re XDSL
Rudedog,
VERY interesting post. I understand that XDSL may not be 'your' major area of expertise. Still, I have some questions which you may be able to help answer. Since SPRINT is not only my long-distance provider but also my ISP, I think that I will be able to use this ....
1) To what extent is XDSL limited by the modem one uses? and
1a) If one needs to upgrade to a different modem, what standards does one look for or criteria does one apply in selecting one?
2) What is the difference between ADSL and XDSL?
3) What selection criteria should one use in selecting a new computer to maximally utilize XDSL?
4) You note that SW Bell started offering ADSL in your area, and that you had subscribed. What are the associated installation/monthly costs?
5) Since you had to 'subscribe', I am guessing that this is not a feature that one gets automatically with the proper equipment configuration.
Next set of questions:
a) What types of businesses will benefit most from this feature? ==> Stock market traders, I would guess. Any company that derives significant portions of revenue over the internet. Any company that conducts significant portions of operations over the internet. Any company geographically spread out.
b) Would it be true to surmise that in order to take full advantage, both (all) ends of a communications net would need to subscribe?
c) Is this technology more (most) applicable to cultures with an established wire infrastructure?
d) Is this technolgy applicable to wire only, or can it be used on fiberoptics as well?
e) Is this technology portable to non-wire communications?
e1) If not, what is the comparable wireless technology?
That's a lot of questions, I know. And some of them are very likely inane or worse. Please respond gently. <ggg>
TIA, 3. |
