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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1215 on: July 17, 2007, 11:30:20 PM »
Yes, speed is total difference. We are very far from the central office or whatever,  so it woul dbe pretty slow. with cable,
it doesnt matter where you are.
There's not really a difference in speed between cable and DSL. I've used both and the speed of cable is definitely comparible to DSL. :yes:

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1216 on: July 17, 2007, 11:31:33 PM »
Well, how far are you from central office? you could be a lot closer than i am.

My dad refuses to ever get DSL. cable is more reliable, faster, and easier. its like all newer technology.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1217 on: July 17, 2007, 11:33:44 PM »
Well, how far are you from central office? you could be a lot closer than i am.
I'm not sure. But from my experience, DSL and Cable speeds are very similar.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1218 on: July 17, 2007, 11:34:18 PM »
Unfortunately Gil, we can't control where you live, and its not fair that you bash DSL based on your situation. Most folks live within a reasonable distance form their CO. The only time distance is usually a factor is when your in a rural area.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1219 on: July 17, 2007, 11:34:34 PM »
Well like almost everything, it all depends on your area.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1220 on: July 17, 2007, 11:35:04 PM »
Unfortunately Gil, we can't control where you live, and its not fair that you bash DSL based on your situation. Most folks live within a reasonable distance form their CO. The only time distance is usually a factor is when your in a rural area.
Well, my dad says we are far from the central office, so thats a no-go.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1221 on: July 17, 2007, 11:35:45 PM »
Gil, you've gone from complaining about the complexity of it to ocmplaining about the distance....:wacko:

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1222 on: July 17, 2007, 11:36:09 PM »
Gil, you've gone from complaining about the complexity of it to ocmplaining about the distance....:wacko:
I'm complaining abut everything :D

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1223 on: July 17, 2007, 11:36:30 PM »
Unfortunately Gil, we can't control where you live, and its not fair that you bash DSL based on your situation. Most folks live within a reasonable distance form their CO. The only time distance is usually a factor is when your in a rural area.
Well, my dad says we are far from the central office, so thats a no-go.

Well that's unusual in a urban or even suburban area.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1224 on: July 17, 2007, 11:36:54 PM »
I'm complaining abut everything :D
No surprise there. :D

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1225 on: July 17, 2007, 11:37:18 PM »
I'm complaining abut everything :D
No surprise there. :D
My thoughts exactly.  :D

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1226 on: July 17, 2007, 11:39:20 PM »
Yah, I complain a lot. :D Anywho, I'm happy with cable, and i'd have it over anything. THats my oppinion.

If I can afford it, then I will keep it.

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1227 on: July 17, 2007, 11:41:44 PM »
If I can afford it, then I will keep it.

Well, judging by your posts (not to mention your nature) it doesn't seem that that would ever be a problem.  ;)

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1228 on: July 17, 2007, 11:52:18 PM »
If I can afford it, then I will keep it.

Well, judging by your posts (not to mention your nature) it doesn't seem that that would ever be a problem.  ;)
No, it isnt ;)

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Re: The Front Porch
« Reply #1229 on: July 17, 2007, 11:57:41 PM »
Yeah, that's pretty clear.