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Grex > Coop8 > #144: Get a 56K Line Instead of a T1? |  |
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janc
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response 50 of 62:
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Nov 26 15:58 UTC 1996 |
It should be noted that there are several ways to connect to Grex that don't
use a pty, like ftp and backtalk. Someday I'll probably figure out some
way to limit numbers of backtalk connections, but it's a difficult technical
problem.
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nephi
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response 51 of 62:
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Nov 29 04:36 UTC 1996 |
(I think that since conferencing is Grex's *purpose*, it wouldn't
make sense to limit the number of people who want to use software
that can only be used for conferencing. I really hope that we
don't start turning away conference-goers.)
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tsty
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response 52 of 62:
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Nov 29 05:34 UTC 1996 |
in the main, conferencing is the more significant purpose for grex.
even though email is the greater load, conferencing is still the (as i
see it) the main function of grex.
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tsty
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response 53 of 62:
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Nov 29 05:35 UTC 1996 |
but back on topic .. the 56K sted T1 line... it's purely economic
at this point. each improves the grex response.
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omni
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response 54 of 62:
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Nov 29 19:33 UTC 1996 |
I'm more inclined to support a T1 since the net is growing, and
we are more likely to out grow the 56k sooner. It makes sense for all
the right reasons.
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scg
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response 55 of 62:
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Nov 30 04:58 UTC 1996 |
In prrinciple, I agree. Now you just have to find somebody to donate a T1
connection.
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nestene
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response 56 of 62:
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Nov 30 13:59 UTC 1996 |
How much would it cost us to retain our current connection if ICNet pulled
out? It could still be useful as a backup.
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arthurp
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response 57 of 62:
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Nov 30 18:45 UTC 1996 |
How much would it cost to have a second computer for mail and a second 28.8
line to it? Marcus' argument about 56k lines being more or less equal to a
28.8 modem made this idea of a 56k leased line sound real bad.
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janc
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response 58 of 62:
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Nov 30 22:53 UTC 1996 |
I don't think anyone is talking 56K these days. I thought the hot proposal
on the table was for 128K ISDN.
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tsty
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response 59 of 62:
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Dec 1 06:41 UTC 1996 |
whjiel this item seems t be a discussion of t1-vs-56kb... ther eis also
the option of 33.6 modei (or 56k /33.6k modei) given the newer
techonology. 17% is noting to sneeze at.
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ajax
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response 60 of 62:
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Dec 1 06:56 UTC 1996 |
Re 56, the cost of the two phone lines for our IC-Net connection
is about $40/month. There is no assurance that IC-Net would continue
our current service arrangement if we added another Internet provider
to handle the bulk of our traffic. I'm not aware of any discussions
with IC-Net about this.
Re 57, a second 28.8 line is about $40/month for the phone lines,
and the Internet service fee varies. Commercial rates are probably
in the neighborhood of $125-$250/month. Startup costs of a computer,
two modems, and line installation would probably add another $300-1200,
depending on what equipment was used (we've got some stuff on hand).
Re 59, if the ISDN and T1 pursuits fall through for the foreseeable
future, that's something to consider, particularly with the 56 Kbps
modems due out in '97. We may even be able to upgrade our current
modems to 33.6. Ordinarily it's hard to get an analog line with a
clean enough connection for 33.6, but we could conceivably get an
ISDN line, and place the analog modem call over that. (You can use
ISDN lines just like regular phone lines, with the proper adapter,
and it provides a cleaner signal to the phone company). But all that
is contingency planning; hopefully we'll leapfrog the 33.6 and 57.6
speeds entirely!
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nephi
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response 61 of 62:
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Dec 1 09:22 UTC 1996 |
I wonder if ICnet would be willing to donate two dedicated
28.8 connections, if we bought the modem on their side and
paid for their phone line? I wonder if ICnet is near
saturation, such that bandwidth is an issue. It seems that
this would be their only real cost . . .
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scott
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response 62 of 62:
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Dec 1 13:44 UTC 1996 |
Well, we already bought the modem and have been paying for the phone line on
ICNet's side, so we can't help any further there.
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