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Warm & Fuzzy · 08-25-2005, 03:19 AM

Who's still working on 56K? Just wondering.

PZelda · 08-25-2005, 10:20 AM

Some days I wish I was on 56k because my broadband cable box has been going out on me lately. I need a new box.

Ohio8 · 08-25-2005, 11:54 AM

I'm still on 56k. BTW, my computer is down. I've tried several times to reboot it from the satrtup disk, but it won't go. The message I get is that a subfolder from the I/O is missing, or the computer has run out of sufficient memory (I think it's the latter, however). How do I deal with this? I can't get on to at least exit the antivirus program!

Jack1000 · 08-25-2005, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohio8

I'm still on 56k. BTW, my computer is down. I've tried several times to reboot it from the satrtup disk, but it won't go. The message I get is that a subfolder from the I/O is missing, or the computer has run out of sufficient memory (I think it's the latter, however). How do I deal with this? I can't get on to at least exit the antivirus program!

Hey Ohio,

For help with all of your computer questions, one of the best online support sites, staffed by a small group of dedicated computer professionals with several years experience can be found at www.savemybutt.com (T-t's in "butt.") I have used them for the past two years. You should register there, and post your question on one of the message boards that closely matches your need.

Jack

swedeace · 08-25-2005, 12:55 PM

I still use my 56k dialup connection at home. At the moment, I am using high speed internet at work. However, I'll be switching to cable internet at home on the 6th of September when I move into my new apartment.

vienna waits · 08-25-2005, 01:37 PM

home - dialup
school - high speed

i think i rather prefer my 56k here than i would having cable. it seems to go out for days for some people.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 08-25-2005, 02:11 PM

We cant get high speed up here because we're in the middle of nowhere. Me and my Dad are hoping theyll carry it soon somewhere down the line.

Mikado · 08-25-2005, 02:20 PM

ME....id probably have 5000 posts by now, ifI did

dawsongirl · 08-25-2005, 03:20 PM

I am. pissed: DSL isn't available in our area. pissed: And we're not even in the middle of nowhere; we're right between 2 cities. pissed: Qwest sucks ass. pissed:

PZelda · 08-25-2005, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

I am. pissed: DSL isn't available in our area. pissed: And we're not even in the middle of nowhere; we're right between 2 cities. pissed: Qwest sucks ass. pissed:

We get Qwest up here as well but the majority of our cable services are done through Midcontinent -- I believe Midco is available only in the Dakotas. Possibly Minnesota too, but I'm not sure. I actually like Midco -- @Home used to offer broadband internet services here and my dad had @Home when he first went broadband in early 2001. @Home has since long gone bankrupt (appx. early 2002) and the people who were @Home customers were switched over to Midcontinent.

This is kind of for Jeff - I actually get a stable connection with my provider -- it's just that my cable box has been REALLY acting up lately. We had a guy come here the other day but nobody was home so he left a note on the doorknob saying he tested our connection outside our house and everything appeared to be in great shape. When you have broadband internet at home, they give you a small external box that you have to hook up to your computer- a cable runs from the wall and into the box, then you have another cord (either an USB or ethernet cord) running from the box to your CPU that receives the signals, thus keeping you connected. When I'm not having problems with my box, I lose my connection maybe once a month for about 20ish minutes or so.

dawsongirl · 08-25-2005, 03:53 PM

I remember hearing about @Home. We now have Mediacom as our only cable provider, and I hate Mediacom. Their commercials are enough to make you pull your cable out of the wall.

Tuesday Weld · 08-25-2005, 06:46 PM

I don't have high-speed internet. I don't really need to say anything about dial-up.

Ohio8 · 08-26-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack1000

Hey Ohio,

For help with all of your computer questions, one of the best online support sites, staffed by a small group of dedicated computer professionals with several years experience can be found at www.savemybutt.com (T-t's in "butt.") I have used them for the past two years. You should register there, and post your question on one of the message boards that closely matches your need.

Jack

I will go there. Thank you.

jmoney48 · 08-28-2005, 01:09 AM

i think i read somewhere that over 60% of the US now has high speed internet in their homes

InspectorExstead · 08-28-2005, 01:41 AM

We actually just got DSL this Tuesday...and I'm amazed at how fast my computer goes!

08-25-2005, 03:19 AM	#1
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08-25-2005, 10:20 AM	#2
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08-25-2005, 01:37 PM	#6
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08-25-2005, 02:11 PM	#7
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08-25-2005, 06:46 PM	#12
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08-25-2005, 11:54 AM	#3
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,966	I'm still on 56k. BTW, my computer is down. I've tried several times to reboot it from the satrtup disk, but it won't go. The message I get is that a subfolder from the I/O is missing, or the computer has run out of sufficient memory (I think it's the latter, however). How do I deal with this? I can't get on to at least exit the antivirus program!

08-25-2005, 12:55 PM	#5
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	I still use my 56k dialup connection at home. At the moment, I am using high speed internet at work. However, I'll be switching to cable internet at home on the 6th of September when I move into my new apartment.

08-25-2005, 02:20 PM	#8
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08-25-2005, 03:20 PM	#9
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I am. pissed: DSL isn't available in our area. pissed: And we're not even in the middle of nowhere; we're right between 2 cities. pissed: Qwest sucks ass. pissed:

08-25-2005, 03:53 PM	#11
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I remember hearing about @Home. We now have Mediacom as our only cable provider, and I hate Mediacom. Their commercials are enough to make you pull your cable out of the wall.

08-28-2005, 01:09 AM	#14
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08-28-2005, 01:41 AM	#15
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