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New column: Upgrading from Dial-Up to Broadband
Upgrading Your Internet Speed: Making the Move from Dial-Up to Broadband In this article, Columnist Joli Ballew offers a detailed description of how to find and install a fast Internet connection that fits your budget. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_feb2005.mspx You can discuss the article in this thread. Click Reply to post a question or comment. Chris Norred Tech Editor (This post provided as is and implies no warranties) |
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New column: Upgrading from Dial-Up to Broadband
The article will be referenced in our Computer Club's newsletter. I am
curious though, the subject refers to "new Column," the link is to "ballew_feb2005.mspx" and the caption above Juli's image says "Published February 14, 2002" Is this somehow connected to the "Love" madness on Valentine's day? "Chris Norred [MSFT]" wrote in message ... Upgrading Your Internet Speed: Making the Move from Dial-Up to Broadband In this article, Columnist Joli Ballew offers a detailed description of how to find and install a fast Internet connection that fits your budget. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_feb2005.mspx You can discuss the article in this thread. Click Reply to post a question or comment. Chris Norred Tech Editor (This post provided as is and implies no warranties) |
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New column: Upgrading from Dial-Up to Broadband
The title tells it all - [MSFT] = mighty stupid *F* twit
-- johnf The article will be referenced in our Computer Club's newsletter. I am curious though, the subject refers to "new Column," the link is to "ballew_feb2005.mspx" and the caption above Juli's image says "Published February 14, 2002" Is this somehow connected to the "Love" madness on Valentine's day? "Chris Norred [MSFT]" wrote in message ... Upgrading Your Internet Speed: Making the Move from Dial-Up to Broadband In this article, Columnist Joli Ballew offers a detailed description of how to find and install a fast Internet connection that fits your budget. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_feb2005.mspx You can discuss the article in this thread. Click Reply to post a question or comment. Chris Norred Tech Editor (This post provided as is and implies no warranties) |
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New column: Upgrading from Dial-Up to Broadband
Hi Everyone,
Don't miss the Web cast on Wednesday, February 16th on upgrading to broadband. There, I'll focus on selecting a provider, choosing an installation method, understanding what hardware is needed, installing the hardware, and avoiding common problems. I'll also emphasize why purchasing and installing a router is important. Routers can keep help keep you safe from Internet evils. The article mentions routers briefly, mostly in the context of connecting networking PCs, but it is certainly something you should consider, even if you have only one computer. Joli Ballew Expert Zone Columnist "Chris Norred [MSFT]" wrote: Upgrading Your Internet Speed: Making the Move from Dial-Up to Broadband In this article, Columnist Joli Ballew offers a detailed description of how to find and install a fast Internet connection that fits your budget. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_feb2005.mspx You can discuss the article in this thread. Click Reply to post a question or comment. Chris Norred Tech Editor (This post provided as is and implies no warranties) |
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New column: Upgrading from Dial-Up to Broadband
Thanks Chuck,
It's a typo, thanks for catching it. I'll fix it now. -Chris "Chuck Davis" wrote: The article will be referenced in our Computer Club's newsletter. I am curious though, the subject refers to "new Column," the link is to "ballew_feb2005.mspx" and the caption above Juli's image says "Published February 14, 2002" Is this somehow connected to the "Love" madness on Valentine's day? "Chris Norred [MSFT]" wrote in message ... Upgrading Your Internet Speed: Making the Move from Dial-Up to Broadband In this article, Columnist Joli Ballew offers a detailed description of how to find and install a fast Internet connection that fits your budget. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_feb2005.mspx You can discuss the article in this thread. Click Reply to post a question or comment. Chris Norred Tech Editor (This post provided as is and implies no warranties) |
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New column: Upgrading from Dial-Up to Broadband
I recently gave up my telephone/DSL service simply because the combined cost
(from Verizon) was too high. I was online twice a week for half-hour at a time, and made no more than five phone calls and the bill was always around $95. I can do without my phone in favor of wireless. My plan is to get cable TV and Internet service, but the service is governed by a monopoly and their charges are excessive. Why is the cost of such vital communications so expensive when the technology is already in place, and what kind of service provides the best bang for the buck? Anyone? Scribbler "Chris Norred [MSFT]" wrote: Upgrading Your Internet Speed: Making the Move from Dial-Up to Broadband In this article, Columnist Joli Ballew offers a detailed description of how to find and install a fast Internet connection that fits your budget. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_feb2005.mspx You can discuss the article in this thread. Click Reply to post a question or comment. Chris Norred Tech Editor (This post provided as is and implies no warranties) |
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New column: Upgrading from Dial-Up to Broadband
I didn't see mentioned how those of us in the rural areas can gain access to
a higher speed connection than dialup. Currently my connection speed is less than 33 Kbps. How can I possibly download SP2 at that speed? I live in between two small communities about 6 miles from each. As far as I know, cable is not available. Suggestions are welcome. . . . "Joli Ballew" wrote: Hi Everyone, Don't miss the Web cast on Wednesday, February 16th on upgrading to broadband. There, I'll focus on selecting a provider, choosing an installation method, understanding what hardware is needed, installing the hardware, and avoiding common problems. I'll also emphasize why purchasing and installing a router is important. Routers can keep help keep you safe from Internet evils. The article mentions routers briefly, mostly in the context of connecting networking PCs, but it is certainly something you should consider, even if you have only one computer. Joli Ballew Expert Zone Columnist "Chris Norred [MSFT]" wrote: Upgrading Your Internet Speed: Making the Move from Dial-Up to Broadband In this article, Columnist Joli Ballew offers a detailed description of how to find and install a fast Internet connection that fits your budget. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_feb2005.mspx You can discuss the article in this thread. Click Reply to post a question or comment. Chris Norred Tech Editor (This post provided as is and implies no warranties) |
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New column: Upgrading from Dial-Up to Broadband
You can use dial-up. It's cheap.
Alternately, you can get a wireless networking card, and hope one of your neighbors has an unsecured wireless router. grep Scribbler wrote: I recently gave up my telephone/DSL service simply because the combined cost (from Verizon) was too high. I was online twice a week for half-hour at a time, and made no more than five phone calls and the bill was always around $95. I can do without my phone in favor of wireless. My plan is to get cable TV and Internet service, but the service is governed by a monopoly and their charges are excessive. Why is the cost of such vital communications so expensive when the technology is already in place, and what kind of service provides the best bang for the buck? Anyone? Scribbler "Chris Norred [MSFT]" wrote: Upgrading Your Internet Speed: Making the Move from Dial-Up to Broadband In this article, Columnist Joli Ballew offers a detailed description of how to find and install a fast Internet connection that fits your budget. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_feb2005.mspx You can discuss the article in this thread. Click Reply to post a question or comment. Chris Norred Tech Editor (This post provided as is and implies no warranties) |
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New column: Upgrading from Dial-Up to Broadband
Crispy,
You could look into Satellite broadband. There are some with pretty decent bandwidth - the problem is the latency, due to the distance the signals have to travel. That's only a problem, though, for real-time applications. For general web use, it should be fine. Alternately, you could see if you can get the phone company to run you a T3 or something, and then sell T1 access to your neighbors by having cables (or even, possibly, wireless) run from your house to theirs. grep crispy4b wrote: I didn't see mentioned how those of us in the rural areas can gain access to a higher speed connection than dialup. Currently my connection speed is less than 33 Kbps. How can I possibly download SP2 at that speed? I live in between two small communities about 6 miles from each. As far as I know, cable is not available. Suggestions are welcome. . . . "Joli Ballew" wrote: Hi Everyone, Don't miss the Web cast on Wednesday, February 16th on upgrading to broadband. There, I'll focus on selecting a provider, choosing an installation method, understanding what hardware is needed, installing the hardware, and avoiding common problems. I'll also emphasize why purchasing and installing a router is important. Routers can keep help keep you safe from Internet evils. The article mentions routers briefly, mostly in the context of connecting networking PCs, but it is certainly something you should consider, even if you have only one computer. Joli Ballew Expert Zone Columnist "Chris Norred [MSFT]" wrote: Upgrading Your Internet Speed: Making the Move from Dial-Up to Broadband In this article, Columnist Joli Ballew offers a detailed description of how to find and install a fast Internet connection that fits your budget. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...w_feb2005.mspx You can discuss the article in this thread. Click Reply to post a question or comment. Chris Norred Tech Editor (This post provided as is and implies no warranties) |
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New column: Upgrading from Dial-Up to Broadband
crispy4b wrote:
I didn't see mentioned how those of us in the rural areas can gain access to a higher speed connection than dialup. Currently my connection speed is less than 33 Kbps. How can I possibly download SP2 at that speed? I live in between two small communities about 6 miles from each. As far as I know, cable is not available. Suggestions are welcome. . . . snip Order the free CD. I got mine is just a few days. Watch for line wrap. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx Also some stores were giving out copies for free. I think it was Staples, Office Max or Office Depot. gls858 |
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