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To: robert duke who wrote (6554)3/13/1999 9:03:00 AM
From: RTev  Read Replies (2) of 41369
 
Can you tell me why would I want high speed if my moedm

Beyond the speed (which is a huge advantage), there's another advantage to a broadband connection: it's always on. Whether it's from DSL or cable, a broadband connection connects your computer to the internet whenever the machine is turned on. That soon makes for a different way of dealing with the net. One example: IE4 automatically opens windows to the url's that were open at close. Many users will find that they rarely look at their browsers default home page.

Another advantage: In some (but not all) implementations, it's simple to use a broadband connection on a home network of multiple machines.

And why might you pick cable over DSL? In many cases cable is faster for the same price. DSL is available only to those who are within a couple of miles of the switching office. DSL adds a low hum to the voice phone line which could be irritating.
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