Re: [PLUG] other alternatives, was "xDSL"

[Tom <tom.hornberger@verizon.net>]

If the two-way service is the same quality as the one-way, it's not worth it.
I had the one-way service for a year.  Linux was only supported through costly
third party options.  The throughput never was consistent or fast.  The first
thing I did when I moved was get DSL.

YMMV,
Tom

LeRoy Cressy wrote:

> Doug Crompton wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, LeRoy Cressy wrote:
> >
> >From what I've read this morning they have a new system that does not
> require dialup with a purchase of a specific dish type that provides 2
> way communication, along with TV signal.
>
> > > Directv also offers Internet through their satalite service
> > >
> > > http://www.dtv.direcway.com/home/index.html
> > >
> >
> > I believe it is one-way - phone modem downlink. If that is the case then
> > it is worthless for serving. The two-way services I have seen are very
> > expensive.
> >
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