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How do you connect to the internet

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by genxer36, Jul 19, 2008.

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How do you connect to the internet?

  1. Dial-up

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  2. DSL

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  3. Cable Modem

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  4. Satellite

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  5. At work only

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  6. Other option

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  1. Jul 19, 2008 at 8:40 PM
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    genxer36

    genxer36 [OP] Lord of Tomfoolery

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    I was curious if anyone still uses dial-up. At work we have a modem pool where we can dial in and get free dial-up. Uh! No! I'm too spoiled with highspeed internet.
     
  2. Jul 19, 2008 at 8:43 PM
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    missileman125fw

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    AT&T DSL! I used to have broadband.
     
  3. Jul 19, 2008 at 8:45 PM
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    genxer36

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    I am using DSL with Windstream
     
  4. Jul 19, 2008 at 8:46 PM
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    JimBeam

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    I use cable at home...but during the day when im working im on my cell phone
     
  5. Jul 19, 2008 at 9:01 PM
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    Addicted

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    Cable modem at home and DSL at work.
     
  6. Jul 19, 2008 at 9:12 PM
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    05PreRunner

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    I use DSL, but when i'm away from home, i use my cell
     
  7. Jul 19, 2008 at 10:30 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    cable modem at home.........don really have computer access at work:).
     
  8. Jul 19, 2008 at 10:49 PM
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    chris4x4

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    I dont have high speed in my area, so I have figured out how to hack into a few peoples WiFi. :D
     
  9. Jul 19, 2008 at 11:25 PM
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    BeefTaco

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    :p:p:p
    I use ATT DSL with a airport wifi set up but I sometimes pick up a Starbucks signal when it comes in I need to set up an external antenna some day :rolleyes:
     
  10. Jul 19, 2008 at 11:37 PM
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    4x4Runner

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    At home I run high speed.


    At work i have multiple options.
     
  11. Jul 20, 2008 at 5:27 AM
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    concrete jedi

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    yeah cable, it's so much better than dial up
     
  12. Jul 20, 2008 at 12:27 PM
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    genxer36

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    Yeah Verizon FIOS is much better than Crapcast! I wish it was avalable here in Atlanta,GA & surrounding areas.
     
  13. Jul 20, 2008 at 12:28 PM
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    Khaos

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    Wireless. I got my network all encrypted and whatnot. Neighbors is not.
     
  14. Jul 20, 2008 at 12:40 PM
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    The_Hodge

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    roadrunner to the house, then wireless inside. i work on networks all day at work, so none of my dumbass neighbors are gettin in
     
  15. Jul 20, 2008 at 2:01 PM
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    piercedtiger

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    lol Same here (especially with the new 18" antennas on my WAP), but I'm on DSL. I had RR in my apartment, and have had it several times before at other places so this is the first time I've had DSL. So far it seems faster than RR. Well, speed tests show it's slower than I was getting with RR, but large files download in less time.... :confused: Only thing I can think of is the speed is more consistent than with cable, and doesn't fluctuate up and down all the time.
     
  16. Jul 20, 2008 at 2:03 PM
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    piercedtiger

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    Technically, broadband is any highspeed internet connection: cable, DSL, FIOS, etc. :D
     
  17. Jul 20, 2008 at 2:58 PM
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    it's in coma

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    so, how would you call the little thing that verizon sells for laptops...
     
  18. Jul 20, 2008 at 3:09 PM
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    genxer36

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    Yes that is correct. I was thinking long ago you had just Dial-up, DSL, & (cable (which back then was known as Broadband)). Now every company; cable, DSL, FIOS, etc, are calling high speed broadband. Thanks for pointing my mistake out. I removed it from my orig post.
     
  19. Jul 20, 2008 at 3:46 PM
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    piercedtiger

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    The thing that uses high-speed cell service for slightly faster than dial-up speeds? :D I call it expensive and not worth it. :D
     
  20. Jul 21, 2008 at 6:27 AM
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    Burns

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    Verizon DSL, I rarely go online at home.
     

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