Simviation Forum - Live in rural England? Want to send data?

Sep 16^th, 2010 at 11:49am

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Ues a pigeon .......... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11325452

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Broadband is the most modern of communication means, while carrier pigeons date back to Roman times.

But on Thursday, a race between the two highlighted the low speeds of rural broadband in the UK; the pigeon won.

With all the waffling about saving money ...... how about investing it in something that will aid people rather than ********. Don't want to get political.

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Reply #1 - Sep 16^th, 2010 at 2:39pm

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If you will insist on living in the Third World (as confirmed by the Catholic church Grin

) eno then what do you expect? You should know everything is pants once you get North of Potters Bar Grin

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Reply #2 - Sep 16^th, 2010 at 3:11pm

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Aye ....... well .... we are more civilised up here ....... as noted when I went to visit my sister (admittedly in Essex) ..... turfed out of the pub by 11 on a Saturday and Sunday night.

Here in this part of deepest darkest Derbyshire I manage a respectable 7Mbps on a good day ........ and the pubs dont chuck out till well after midnight, even in the tiny village I live in.

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Reply #3 - Sep 18^th, 2010 at 4:00am

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True enough. That said I can get lockin's whenever I like as I work in my local... Haven't had a lockin' for a while, think I'll mention it to the boss tonight after I've installed all the new bits on her PC for her

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Reply #4 - Sep 18^th, 2010 at 4:15am

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ozzy72 wrote on Sep 18^th, 2010 at 4:00am:

True enough. That said I can get lockin's whenever I like as I work in my local... Haven't had a lockin' for a while, think I'll mention it to the boss tonight after I've installed all the new bits on her PC for her

No chance Ozzy, after you have installed the "Bits", you will spend the next two day trying to convince windows that;

The parts are actually installed.
They are compatible
The software can be installed and you are the administrator
The software version is compatible with your version of Windows
Convince Windows that there are no conflicts with other software/hardware just to name a few.

Then as you are just about to close the door on your way for that well deserved pint, Mrs Ozzy is heard to shout...."You are not going to believe this but".......... Grin

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Reply #5 - Sep 18^th, 2010 at 4:28am

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Matt, I built the bosses computer. It knows and fears me! It'll do what it is told.... or else Smiley

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Reply #6 - Sep 18^th, 2010 at 8:03am

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I don't know if I am lucky, (or what), but I pay Talk-Talk about £6:00 per Month for 8Mb/s ADSL Broadband (the max)...
(Phone connection extra)...
...and I consistently get 8.3 Mb/s during my Internet connection...

...!

Mind you. I can almost see my local Telephone Exchange from my Bedroom Window!

Paul....

...!

...the only annoying bit...I regularly get disconnected, and have to re-connect (dial) again...annoying, when in the middle of a on-line Multiplayer Session!

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Reply #7 - Sep 18^th, 2010 at 10:21am

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Fozzer wrote on Sep 18^th, 2010 at 8:03am:

...the only annoying bit...I regularly get disconnected, and have to re-connect (dial) again...annoying, when in the middle of a on-line Multiplayer Session!

Fozzer, I'm confused. I have DSL and there is no "dialing" up to connect. The line is always just connected. It has nothing to do with the use of the telephone. Shares the copper. I can use the phone and the DSL service at the same time.

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..................john

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Reply #8 - Sep 18^th, 2010 at 11:01am

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JBaymore wrote on Sep 18^th, 2010 at 10:21am:

Fozzer wrote on Sep 18^th, 2010 at 8:03am:

...the only annoying bit...I regularly get disconnected, and have to re-connect (dial) again...annoying, when in the middle of a on-line Multiplayer Session!

Fozzer, I'm confused. I have DSL and there is no "dialing" up to connect. The line is always just connected. It has nothing to do with the use of the telephone. Shares the copper. I can use the phone and the DSL service at the same time.

best,

..................john

Whenever I switch on my computer I have to instruct my wired, USB, ADSL Modem to connect to my Broadband Supplier, (Talk-Talk)* via my Phone line using a dedicated Phone Number, via a pop-up window.
I am able to connect and disconnect the Service, via this window. It does not automatically connect upon computer switch-on.
It is similar to "Dial-up", but uses High-speed, ADSL Broadband via the public telephone line.
...its the way it works... Grin

...!
As you know, I don't use a "Router"...(Port Problems!)
The Modem and Phone are connected together to the Public Phone line via a "Filter".

Zoom. 5510 USB ADSL Modem:
http://www.zoom.com/products/adsl_overview.html?gclid=CJT0y9SbkaQCFQX92AodSWAZIg...

Paul...

£19 per Month. 8 Mb Broadband and Phone connection service. (Friends and Family phone calls free. Other Calls at National Rate).

* http://broadband.talktalk.co.uk/products/broadband/essentials

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Reply #9 - Sep 18^th, 2010 at 11:09am

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Fozzer wrote on Sep 18^th, 2010 at 11:01am:

JBaymore wrote on Sep 18^th, 2010 at 10:21am:

Fozzer wrote on Sep 18^th, 2010 at 8:03am:

...the only annoying bit...I regularly get disconnected, and have to re-connect (dial) again...annoying, when in the middle of a on-line Multiplayer Session!

Fozzer, I'm confused. I have DSL and there is no "dialing" up to connect. The line is always just connected. It has nothing to do with the use of the telephone. Shares the copper. I can use the phone and the DSL service at the same time.

best,

..................john

Whenever I switch on my computer I have to instruct my wired, USB, ADSL Modem to connect to my Broadband Supplier, (Talk-Talk)* via my Phone line using a dedicated Phone Number, via a pop-up window.
I am able to connect and disconnect the Service, via this window. It does not automatically connect upon computer switch-on.
It is similar to "Dial-up", but uses High-speed, ADSL Broadband via the public telephone line.
...its the way it works... Grin

...!

Basically the same system I use. It occasionally disconnects for some unknown reason but automatically reconnects after a few seconds.

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Reply #10 - Sep 18^th, 2010 at 11:21am

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Hagar wrote on Sep 18^th, 2010 at 11:09am:

Basically the same system I use. It occasionally disconnects for some unknown reason but automatically reconnects after a few seconds.

Mine has the option to Auto-Redial upon disconnection, but I find I sometimes have to re-Boot the Modem after it disconnects (unplug and re-plug the USB connection)....
Its annoying when I am half-way through doing "something": Turning pages, Posting, Videos, On-line Multiplayer, etc...
Google: Disconnection: Its a common fault with UK Service Providers.

Paul...an occasional Sink Plug... Cool

...!

Dell Dimension 5000 BTX Tower. Win7 Home Edition, 32 Bit. Intel Pentium 4, dual 2.8 GHz. 2.5GB RAM, nVidia GF 9500GT 1GB. SATA 500GB + 80GB. Philips 17" LCD Monitor. Micronet ADSL Modem only. Saitek Cyborg Evo Force. FS 2004 + FSX. Briggs and Stratton Petrol Lawn Mower...Motor Bikes. Gas Cooker... and lots of musical instruments!.... ...!
Yamaha MO6,MM6,DX7,DX11,DX21,DX100,MK100,EMT10,PSR400,PSS780,Roland GW-8L v2,TR505,Casio MT-205,Korg CX3v2 dual manual,+ Leslie 760,M-Audio Prokeys88,KeyRig,Cubase,Keyfax4,Guitars,Orchestral,Baroque,Renaissance,Medieval Instruments.

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