>>>>>I just got my full-time Internet connection hooked up, and had to test it. Full-time UT now, no more dialing for messages... kewl!
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>>>>You know you're a geek (and I mean that in the most flattering way) when you get excited about full time UT access!
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>>>>Congrats Rick!
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>>>I just hope this move doesn't cause layoffs at our local phone company, considering the amount I was paying in per-minute telephone charges (at business rates) to connect to my former dial-up ISP. < g >
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>>Nah, Ma Bell still makes LOTS 'O MONEY on the bigger pipes as a result of all this. Ever wonder how many people now have a second phone line compared to 3 years ago as a result of the Internet?
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>Yeah, we're making that decision at my house right now... install a second line, or wait to see if and when DSL and/or cable-modems are coming to our neighborhood. Any thoughts?

This comparison may be interesting for you:
"Which is better, Cable or ADSL"
http://www.tcp.ca/gsb/net/Wave-vs-ADSL.htm