chefbob Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I'm either getting earthlink dsl or powerlink from adelphia.... is there much difference between dsl & cable? the better deal slightly goes to cable. also, I believe adelphia left a cable modem here when he set my tv cable up. are some modems better than others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Thank god... Yes I'm switching very soon with a new computer... I have a couple options has anyone heard anything or has dealt with Netzero hi-speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefbob Posted September 23, 2003 Author Share Posted September 23, 2003 I had netzero for a while last year, it was ok....didn't have the hi-speed though. I downloaded earthlink accelerator and all it does is lower the pixels or something in the images you see. It works pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJBurnett34 Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Get DSL Faster downloads, and it doesnt interupt your phone line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Look around at www.dslreports.com for speed tests for both of the services your thinking about. YOu should be able to put in the zip code and have it show you different speeds and stuff. Choosing one is just basically choosing what's better in your specific area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJC Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 NetZero high speed is a total lie there is no difference between them and any other dial up service. the "high speed" comes from the caching system they use,if you had visited a site before it will load faster but you are still working at 56k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 if i were doing dialup service.... my biggest concern would probably be cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBurque Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I went to a cable modem about 2 years ago through comcast. Its very fast but you do open yourself to tons of CRAP. If you go cable you must use a firewall (duh, use one anyway) and I strongly recommend a wireless router. Cable is great but its a wide open door right into your computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBurque Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 this seems like a good time to tell people about this........... In the past 2 years, I have moved 3 times. Now, the first time I moved I decided to go ahead and hook up Cable Internet (it was new and they had a good $29 deal). From what I understand, you NEED to have some type of CABLE TV service to receive Cable internet. Most people who would have cable internet will generally always have basic cable at the least right? Well, I don't watch too much tv so I signed up for limited basic service mainly so I could have the internet access. Limited basic is $9.95 for something like 15 channels which mostly consists of news and home shopping. I have requested ltd. basic and been billed for ltd. basic all 3 times I have had service. Yet, I have never recieved Limited Basic, I get all 75 channels that people pay $39.95 for while I only pay $9.95. So, I get full cable internet service ($40 a month) and full basic cable ($50 a month) for $50 - ($40 internet + $10 ltd. basic). I have friends who have the same set-up as me, yet they pay over $100 a month because they asked for basic cable service (if you add HBO and stuff it will be higher). I'm 3 for 3 on this. The first 2 times I thought I was lucky but now I'm convinced. If your just hooking up a cable internet account, try this. Hopefully you get cheap TV also. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefbob Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 I finally bought firewall software after my computer was hit by msblast. But if I shut down my computer.....is the computer still vulnerable? And if so, does the firewall still protect it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBurque Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I finally bought firewall software after my computer was hit by msblast. But if I shut down my computer.....is the computer still vulnerable? And if so, does the firewall still protect it? From what I understand (mind you, I have zero credibility so if I'm wrong someone please correct me) if your comp is off OR if your cable modem is off, your connection is completely blocked to the outside world. But if your comp is on and your modem is on, you are vulnerable to intrusion even if you don't have the internet up. Cable service is worth it as long as you protect yourself properly. Admin and Das can probably give you better details on how to watch your back. A firewall works basically like a security guard, it lets in who you say to. I have Norton FW 2003 and it has helped a lot but I still have some problems from time to time. A wireless router will really help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJC Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 router is like having 2 firewalls and if you are really paranoid use a router and a fire wall. oh hell just get a Mac. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBurque Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 router is like having 2 firewalls and if you are really paranoid use a router and a fire wall. oh hell just get a Mac. lol its not a matter of being paranoid at all. Its a matter of protecting my shiit. There are people out there that can walk through a firewall like it was a door. If you don't believe that then you deserve to get hacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJBurnett34 Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I have Comcast but Bellsouth DSL is very good also. I would recomend either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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