On 20/12/03 5:55 PM, "Vladimir James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Some may not be aware that other conditions besides ISPs may affect download efficiency. For example, ancient Telstra cabling Ancient, as in old, has nothing to do with it. Distance from the exchange Faulty cable Incorrect cable distribution design Your modem Your modem initialisation string Your telephones across the line Your computer & Your ISP¹s Modem type Are all things that WILL affect the speed you get. On the other hand, if PRIVATE ENTERPRISE would and could design a robust zero loss type of cable for distribution purposes into residential buildings, Then we may get faster data transfer rates. The current best alternatives to the copper/aluminium cable network for LOW LOSS circuits is optic fibre. Optic , as in glass , is not that robust and is not viable for residential distribution for 3 main reasons: It is fragile and readily breaks Joining the fibres is a complex process.... ever tried joining two pieces of glass so that they do not reflect or refract light passing through the join? Making a T joint is not a working proposition. So the possibilities for extension of Zero Loss circuits to locations distant from an exchange NOW revolve around the use of Optic Fibre between the exchange and Multiplexer boxes located at the distant location, with the ³last mile³ in the present ³copper² cable system. Multiplexer boxes and electronic equipment for high speed data service interface between the two types of cable will become cheaper and more readily available when they become ³BULK² items. So get busy with your Politicians, Optus, Telstra, and every other alleged Telephone Company demanding the service be provided. Merry Xmas Bob
