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May 4th, 2006 20:00
DSL vs. Cable
Off the subject of computers; but, I need some advice and input.
I've been using DSL for about 4-5 years; but, now I'm considering switching to broadband cable (RoadRunner); whereas, I can, also, subscribe to Vonage phone service.
My overall desire is to stop using the local phone service/DSL which is expensive and a "pain".
I have 2 Dell Dimensions (8400 & E510) networked and hardwired through a US Robotics router with a built-in print server. Everything works fine.
If I switch to RoadRunner, can I still utilize my current PC/router setup? Are there any disadvantages to using cable? Can I continue to use Firefox browser with RoadRunner?
Thanks..........
Dimension 8400
1 GB SDRAM
3.4GHz
160GB
Samsung CD-R/RW
Philips DVD+RW
Iomega HDD 80GB USB 2.0
Radeon X300
WinXP w/Service Pack 2
USR 8001 router
ADSL
Firefox browser
Dimension E510,P4,3GHZ
512MB DDR SDRAM
128MB ATI Hyper Memory Radeon X300 SE
160GB ATA Hardrive
WinXP Media Center
48X CD-RW /DVD Combo
ADSL
Firefox browser
I've been using DSL for about 4-5 years; but, now I'm considering switching to broadband cable (RoadRunner); whereas, I can, also, subscribe to Vonage phone service.
My overall desire is to stop using the local phone service/DSL which is expensive and a "pain".
I have 2 Dell Dimensions (8400 & E510) networked and hardwired through a US Robotics router with a built-in print server. Everything works fine.
If I switch to RoadRunner, can I still utilize my current PC/router setup? Are there any disadvantages to using cable? Can I continue to use Firefox browser with RoadRunner?
Thanks..........
Dimension 8400
1 GB SDRAM
3.4GHz
160GB
Samsung CD-R/RW
Philips DVD+RW
Iomega HDD 80GB USB 2.0
Radeon X300
WinXP w/Service Pack 2
USR 8001 router
ADSL
Firefox browser
Dimension E510,P4,3GHZ
512MB DDR SDRAM
128MB ATI Hyper Memory Radeon X300 SE
160GB ATA Hardrive
WinXP Media Center
48X CD-RW /DVD Combo
ADSL
Firefox browser
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volcano11
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May 4th, 2006 20:00
The router will still work, although you may have to change it's configuration if it is currently using PPPoE to make the dsl connection. Otherwise there will be no difference except that cable is probably faster (depending on your ISP).
Steve
beneteau
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May 4th, 2006 21:00
My DSL is PPPoE. I noticed on some of the RoadRunner info (online) that they use a "version" of IE for their browser and I can only assume that I would not have any problem using Firefox. I'm just not an IE person.
Unfortunately, where I live you only have one choice for telephone/DSL service and many people are "fed-up" with the service and their prices.
volcano11
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May 4th, 2006 23:00
You can use any browser that you want, and you would probably want to stay away from the branded version of IE anyway.
Steve
BBraxton
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May 5th, 2006 14:00
* Bon Echo (version 2 of FireFox)
* Maxthon
* Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2
Each is unique so both at home and at work I use all three simultaneously. I especially like Tabbed interface
By the way, FireFox did a security update 10.5.03