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Could we use what I think is called a Y-splitter so that both the phone and the DSL modem are physically plugged into the same jack?
Yes, and typically your DSL modem will come with a Y splitter, and several signal cleansers that you put on other phones in the house, so that calls on those phones don't sirupt the DSL signal. The signal cleanswers are just a short little jack you plug into the wall, and then plug the phone line into the other end.
what is the difference between cable upload/download speed rates and dsl.
I have comcast also and our internet sucketh, but I need to have good upload/download rates.
I also have a wireless network at home where 3 computers are wireless and 1 tivo. 2 wired computers.
your DSL modem will come with a Y splitter, and several signal cleansers that you put on other phones in the house, so that calls on those phones don't sirupt the DSL signal.
Huh. More research is clearly called for. Given what Comcast has done in the past few months since they took over, I wouldn't mind having another option.
what is the difference between cable upload/download speed rates and dsl.
DSL can have the same upload and download speed (called Synchronous DSL?) or they can be different (with higher download speeds).
eta: I think cable always has a much higher download speed than upload.
I think cable always has a much higher download speed than upload.
that's what I was afraid of.
I think cable always has a much higher download speed than upload.
You can get it synchronous cable (at least from Cox), but it costs more. We have it where I work.
So is that a business account? I mean, do all business accounts come with equal up and download speeds?
At work we have a Comcast business account. I've always assumed the download speed was much faster, but now I'm not sure.
I wonder if Comcast messes with their business accounts the same way they do with home accounts....
I wonder if Comcast messes with their business accounts the same way they do with home accounts....
Well, that article had them messing with Notes, so it's probable.
eta: Responding to Comcast.
The current Earthlink add running on Buzz Out Loud is for something called "freestanding DSL" that you don't need a phone line for, but I think the coverage areas are very limited.
Leopard features, and a release date of the 26th (I skimmed, but didn't find mention of that here).
It will be available [...] Friday, October 26th, at 6pm in Apple Stores and at authorized resellers. Leopard may be the most ambitious MacOS update since the switch to OS X, with new features such as Time Machine, Spaces and Quick Look, plus updated iChat and Mail and a snazzy new Dock with Stacks. The upgrade will cost $129 for a single-user license, and $199 for five-user "family pack." Meanwhile, if you've bought a Mac anytime on or after October 1st, you'll get an upgrade for the cost of shipping