On Fri, Nov 18, 2005 at 11:04:08AM -0800, Paul G. Allen wrote: > > FKI (for KPLUG's Information), we (QUAKE Global, Inc.) now have modems > capable of fairly high wireless bandwidth. They use both satellite and > cellular connections. Think of them like an external dial-up modem only > with DSL speed. Drawback - they're not cheap (brand new product line means > low quantity which translates to higher production cost). > > We are also working on higher bandwidth, lower cost satellite modems (think > Iridium). For someone willing to put in the development effort, these > things have a great potential. > > PGA
I should say! As a wannabe cruiser, the idea of having internet access on a sailboat in mid-Pacific is delicious. Not just a geek issue -- contact with friends and family (and emergency response), live weather feeds, and the ability to order parts and have them meet you at the next port of call. So how does this satellite thing work? Is the satellite company my ISP? -- Lan Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linux Guy, SCM Specialist 858-354-0616 -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
