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Re: [PLUG] Linux on Iphone
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On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 12:11 AM, Claude M. Schrader
<plug@claudeschrader.com> wrote:
> On 23:56 Wed 02 Apr , Michael Leone wrote:
>
> > > loading any code not installed through itunes, or VOIP over edge.
> >
> > Well, VOIP over edge would be taxing the edge bandwidth, right? Perhaps
> > I'm misunderstanding why that would be a good thing. Edge networks have
> > lesser bandwidth, and VOIP is bandwidth-intensive, no?
> >
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> giving them the benefit of a doubt, VOIP isn't bandwidth intensive, but it
> does involve lots (relatively) of tiny packets, which could overwhelm an
> underpowered access point if enough people on it are using voip. It also
> eats into your minute usage, and could cut down on precious overage fees,
> of course.
When you buy an iPhone, you are made to get the unlimited data plan.
They are blocking VoIP over EDGE so that AT&T doesn't shit themselves.
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Toby DiPasquale
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