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connected. Talked with the ISP friday and they say it's coming from my end. Doesn't seem to be the phone line so I'm gonna get a new cord between the PC and the phone. If that don't do it. I guess it's time for a new modem.
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Serk
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2009, 09:13:43 AM » |
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Wow... There are still people out there using dialup? I feel for you... Seriously... That'd be like being forced to ride a Harley in a Valkyrie world...  |
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3fan4life
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Any day that you ride is a good day!
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2009, 09:19:09 AM » |
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Wow... There are still people out there using dialup? I feel for you... Seriously... That'd be like being forced to ride a Harley in a Valkyrie world... Some of us live in areas where Dial-Up is the only option available. I guess sometimes you pay a price for living in "Gods" Country. |
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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2009, 09:47:08 AM » |
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Even out in the boonies, there's still many microwave relay ISP's, and beyond that, there's satellite internet now available up and down these days... I've got some friends out in the sticks that use both of those options...
I realize having high speed internet isn't the top priority for everyone, not trying to be elitist or anything, but there are other options...
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3fan4life
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Any day that you ride is a good day!
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2009, 11:50:59 AM » |
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Even out in the boonies, there's still many microwave relay ISP's, and beyond that, there's satellite internet now available up and down these days... I've got some friends out in the sticks that use both of those options...
I realize having high speed internet isn't the top priority for everyone, not trying to be elitist or anything, but there are other options...
My understanding of Sattelite i.e. service from Direct TV or Dish Network is that it is expensive (apx. $80/mo) and really is not much faster than dialup. I have considered using an aircard but those services aren't truly unlimited access. I would gladly spring for DSL if it was available here. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2009, 12:14:43 PM » |
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I have considered using an aircard but those services aren't truly unlimited access If you have good cell service in you area, buy a Verizon USB stick. $60/month and almost as fast as cable broadband. I know because I have one!!  5gb/month is more than you will ever use (unless you are downloading serious files). It will work on your desktop or laptop and you can switch in between. I am considering getting rid of Comcast broadband cable modem because Verizon is almost as quick. I don't have a land phone line either. Just use cell. Sean |
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Normandog
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« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2009, 06:53:27 PM » |
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are not an option. No cell service. No clear view of the southern sky required for satellite. Too far from the nearest amplifier in the phone line to get DSL. Only option is to move.  |
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« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2009, 06:55:13 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2009, 07:09:33 PM » |
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I see folks post about livin' in the woods and show a picture of their home with houses all around we call that a subdivision in the south. My friend Ron ( Normandog ) does live in the woods in a beautiful log cabin just off the James River. I could'nt imagine going back to the old AOL days with dial-up but I would think about it to live in Ron's world |
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« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2009, 07:23:02 PM » |
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are not an option. No cell service. No clear view of the southern sky required for satellite. Too far from the nearest amplifier in the phone line to get DSL. Only option is to move. Ronnie, Have you tried two soup cans with a string between them?  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2009, 05:53:39 AM » |
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are not an option. No cell service. No clear view of the southern sky required for satellite. Too far from the nearest amplifier in the phone line to get DSL. Only option is to move. Ronnie, Have you tried two soup cans with a string between them? Sometimes I think that would beat what I have now.  |
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« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2009, 05:57:52 AM » |
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 Should cut out 95% of the dust we been dealing with. Also takes away my best excuse for not detailing the bike more often. 
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MP
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« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2009, 06:16:38 AM » |
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We use a microwave type set up here in the country. Works great. I cannot imagine going back to dial up, so I feel for you. Although, I never had many problems with it, just slow.
I doubt microwave would work in your area, as it needs line of sight. Works good in ND, but not in the mountains!
Best of luck fixing it.
MP
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