> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Gutierrez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 11:50 PM
> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> Subject: RE: [plug] Linux and Destiny Cable
>
> The only problem with xDSL is the service (and bandwidth)
> limited by the
> copper wire distance between the subscriber and the headend.
> Also, the
> "guaranteed" bandwidth in xDSLs is really true, but due to the
> competition with data-on-cable providers, DSL providers had
> to device a
> scheme so their pricing model is not far off with their data-on-cable
> competitors. DSL providers are now using cascaded DSLAM (DSL ?
> Multiplexer) which has brought down the subscription price quite
> significantly. (But in effect, they are shared bandwidth as
> well.) This
> is also the reason why the maximum bandwidth attainable by a
> subscriber is
> limited by the copper wire distance and the number of DSLAMs
> cascading
> between the DSL modem and the headend.
>
I have also heard about infocom that they are going to provide atm access.
It's more of corporate access. Is this true? Last 1998, I set up an frf8
trial network from don cojuanco bldg to infocom's network center in ortigas,
I just don't know kung ano na ang nangyari.
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