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To: Ilaine who wrote (68)	2/12/2001 8:30:52 AM
From: Tom Clarke	Read Replies (1) of 163

Actually, Pournelle didn't disparage it, he just said it wasn't the best solution for him. But then, he lives in Los Angeles, so he has multiple options. He's leaning toward getting a T-1 line. Must be nice. :) The negative comment I read was from an e-mailer to his site. "I suspect that Mr Loeb's StarBand recommendation is based on not having ever used one, or having seen the beta system delivered to resellers and installers which is based on different hardware using a different satellite. Their advertising and public website ( starband.com ) make it sound wonderful. As I have said in an earlier message, the only way Starband is acceptable is when there is no other choice -- 14.4 KBaud dialup is better for everything except large downloads. Also, only Microsoft Outlook / Express works with StarBand, and the preferred browser is IE -- not a surprise when MS is a partner. Highly NOT GOOD ENOUGH to amend your tag line." His comment that Starband is acceptable only when there is no other choice is interesting. The number of people who don't have access to cable modem or DSL far outnumber those who do. Starband looks like a good option for anyone living in the country.

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