DSL VS. Cable

BitterBeerFace · Posted: Thu May 16, 2002 2:46 am Post subject:

I'd decide what to get for a connection based on what part of town you live in... I had a cable modem last year in a house in a neighborhood where I know there were very few computer users, especially downloaders... it freakin' flew!

I also know people who live near the college with all the pr0n downloading college kids, and their cable can't compare to a simple 256k DSL... Maybe you could ask the cable company how many people are currently in your area...

Brujah · Posted: Thu May 16, 2002 2:54 am Post subject:

Linktodeath · Posted: Thu May 16, 2002 4:38 pm Post subject:

If I do replace my dialup the thing that i would get would either be Verizon DSL or Time Warner RoadRunner (Cable), but i dont know which one. I know Roadrunner is cheaper but i dont know which is better in my area. I live really close to the time warner company if that helps any.
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QuasiModo · Posted: Thu May 16, 2002 6:13 pm Post subject:

Borg...I'm not trying to be an ass but get a part time job at Micky-D's or somewhere...work only 2-3 days a week...one weeks take home pays for DSL or Cable for the Month...the other 3 weeks take home save up and buy computer with a NEAR top of the line video card this fall...you should be able to find a bank that offers free student checking so open a checking account...

this should take the parents out of the problem and also show them how responsible you are...

this winter take life guard training class and work next summer at the pool...

Lil-Yugi · Posted: Thu May 16, 2002 6:48 pm Post subject:

My ping is 98% under 100.

Vulcan · Registered User Joined: 29 Dec 2001 Posts: 2773

My problem is if I was to have a job, I would have no time to enjoy the benifits. I am also acedemically involved and have virtually no time for a job. I have been trying to find little ways to get doing stuff, but so far, my schedule won't allow me to get a job, even in the summer.
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JtH · Posted: Thu May 16, 2002 7:41 pm Post subject:

I have a cable modem and i split it through 4 cpus. i use a hub and i have one cpu being a fire wall. the other 3 cpus are mine, my brother's, and my dad's.
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Lil-Yugi · Posted: Thu May 16, 2002 9:54 pm Post subject:

Lol... I have two cable routers in my house.

Bright Red Nipples · Posted: Sun May 19, 2002 1:16 pm Post subject:

Vulcan · Registered User Joined: 29 Dec 2001 Posts: 2773

Here we only have the one line. No one ever calls though. If I had the time I would get a job anywhere. But the problem is my schedule won't allow me to get a job. Otherwise, I would have one and would buy a TOP of the line computer. Nothing similar to the thing I have pieced together over the past year from what I am able to get for money.
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My Personal Insanity · Posted: Sun May 19, 2002 9:53 pm Post subject:

gindapoo · Posted: Sun May 19, 2002 10:27 pm Post subject:

I prefer DSL. Why?--It is the only broadband available in my town of under 3000 people.

I really like the speed and I have never had any problems with my connection--even in a complete power blackout. (My computer, monitor, and DSL modem all are on UPS--the phone line has its own power source.) I have friends in other cities that have cable (so does my brother) and some of them loose their connection when there are power outages around town--even if their house still has power.

Of course, surfing the web when the power is off probably isn't a big issue for most people.

Psychotic · Posted: Sun May 19, 2002 10:37 pm Post subject:

I use cable ($40/month) because DSL is pretty "spendy" here($70-$100/month)for 256k.
It costs and extra $5 a month for each extra user, or you can spend ~$150 for a router and bypass that charge.
I ping sub 50 to TV IV and ~100 to the other Ville servers.
I can run 2 comps on the same server with no degradation in my/our ping.
IMO it all breaks down to this: If you want your bandwidth guaranteed, get DSL. If you don't really care, or are a cheapskate like me, get cable.
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Bada Bing · Posted: Mon May 20, 2002 1:06 pm Post subject:

Hey AngelofDeath. I'm just 2o miles further up from Hwy49/88 off 88 now. I am now hidden in the trees so that snipe shot is just a little harder now and I have cammies on too.
hehehehe
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