> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ian C.Sison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 9:46 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [plug] OT: cable companies
>
> Sorry, I beg to disagree. As long as the basic IP services
> are provided in
> acceptable quality and quantity, the mere fact that the IP
> address is private
> or public doesn't matter. I'd go for an ISP anytime that can
> provide for me
> download speeds close to my port speed even if they gave me a
> private IP. That
> versus an ISP that gave me crappy service on a public IP.
>
> The advantage of providing a private IP is so that
> subscribers cannot provide a
> service over that IP, and are forced to use the default
> gateway and proxies.
> Of course even with public IPs, ISPs can do that as well via
> sophisticated
> routing and redirection. But that's beside the point.
>
> Bottom line is, the number one use of the internet today is
> web browsing. That
> plus IRC, ICQ, buddy apps. All of these could be provided
> with private IPs
> with the necessary MASQ and gateway software.
I agree with you.
Btw, I'm asking if it's private or public for the purpose of remote
management. Coz I would want my linux box to be geographically administered.
If you still remember my private email to you, you will know my purpose. :-)
Pero, I'm still wondering kung bakit end of this year pa nila pwedeng
e-implement ang high-speed internet sa location namin. I think, all they
have to do is, create a separate frequency for data. Meron na namang
connection sa bahay. Ewan ko ba. :-(
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