06 Dec, 2009, Cratylus wrote in the 22nd comment:
I got one o them usb modems that's basically a little cell phone that
hooks you into a cell carrier's idea of "broadband"…it has a plan similar
to what CB described, 5g per month for a ridiculous flat rate, and
extortionate rates above that. The performance doesn't totally suck…
it's on par with DSL, but it's awful expensive. Fortunately I just have
it for traveling, so I don't have to worry about overages.
If CB is on a similar setup, the Windows dial-in application has a
handy little thingus that tells you how much you've used for that
billing period. Probably a good idea to unplug it at night, and
check the usage every morning, if it's your one connection to
The World.
-Crat
http://lpmuds.net
hooks you into a cell carrier's idea of "broadband"…it has a plan similar
to what CB described, 5g per month for a ridiculous flat rate, and
extortionate rates above that. The performance doesn't totally suck…
it's on par with DSL, but it's awful expensive. Fortunately I just have
it for traveling, so I don't have to worry about overages.
If CB is on a similar setup, the Windows dial-in application has a
handy little thingus that tells you how much you've used for that
billing period. Probably a good idea to unplug it at night, and
check the usage every morning, if it's your one connection to
The World.
-Crat
http://lpmuds.net
06 Dec, 2009, quixadhal wrote in the 23rd comment:
David Haley said:
How is that different from your cable modem acting as a "bridge" between the cable network and your wired device connection?
It doesn't sound different at all. I don't "tether" my cable modem, why would I "tether" my cell phone?
Of course, it may not be a bridge.. it could be a router instead… either way, I see no need to invent a new buzzword to describe it.
06 Dec, 2009, David Haley wrote in the 24th comment:
Because it's a useful description to people that the cellphone is linking your computer to "the network". What are you going to do, say to people: "bridge your phone!" "route your phone!" "Use your cellphone in a fashion analogous to a router or cable modem to provide connectivity to your computer!" Dunno, to me it sounds far simpler to just say that it's "tethering".
Great ideas are almost worthless if you can't get people to care about them. A descriptive or catchy name is a good way to get people to care about or only even be aware of the idea.
Anyhow, I do think we've established that you're the only one here who's so bothered by it. :wink:
Great ideas are almost worthless if you can't get people to care about them. A descriptive or catchy name is a good way to get people to care about or only even be aware of the idea.
Anyhow, I do think we've established that you're the only one here who's so bothered by it. :wink:
06 Dec, 2009, Runter wrote in the 25th comment:
well, the first time I heard the term tethering was some years ago.
And we were tethering to phones and using them as dialup modems even though it was actually operating as a phone.
Today I'm sure it's more sophisticated.
And we were tethering to phones and using them as dialup modems even though it was actually operating as a phone.
Today I'm sure it's more sophisticated.
07 Dec, 2009, Kline wrote in the 26th comment:
My WinMo setup was just via the USB cable. The G1 actually turns itself into a WiFi router allowing multiple clients to connect and all share the data connection. Great for when I'm within 3G coverage.
07 Dec, 2009, Chris Bailey wrote in the 27th comment:
Well, I got my mobile broadband "modem" (usb dongle) today… Fortunately, the software is compatible with at least one operating system on one of my computers. It would only work with Windows Server 2003 on my hp Netbook. No other combination seemed to make it happy… Anyhow, it sucks as bad as I thought. :P
07 Dec, 2009, Tyche wrote in the 28th comment:
David Haley said:
Because it's a useful description to people that the cellphone is linking your computer to "the network". What are you going to do, say to people: "bridge your phone!" "route your phone!" "Use your cellphone in a fashion analogous to a router or cable modem to provide connectivity to your computer!" Dunno, to me it sounds far simpler to just say that it's "tethering".
Great ideas are almost worthless if you can't get people to care about them. A descriptive or catchy name is a good way to get people to care about or only even be aware of the idea.
Great ideas are almost worthless if you can't get people to care about them. A descriptive or catchy name is a good way to get people to care about or only even be aware of the idea.
Then might I suggest a catchy alternative: HOOTERS (Highspeed Online Over Tethered Ethernet Routing System)
Example of usage: "My new cell phone has hooters, but every time I roam it goes tits up."
07 Dec, 2009, Chris Bailey wrote in the 29th comment:
ROFL @Tyche
08 Dec, 2009, Kline wrote in the 30th comment:
+1 Tyche :D
08 Dec, 2009, Xrakisis wrote in the 31st comment:
im in the same boat, Just moved.. No internet, going through withdrawl… when i visit my mom and use her comp i get emails about my muds being down and such.. options are dialup or hughes net.. and with my budget right now dialup isnt even looking feasable. Congrats on a cabin, i lived in a Cabin in the woods in PA and its good living..
-Xrakisis
-Xrakisis
08 Dec, 2009, Chris Bailey wrote in the 32nd comment:
Xrakis - Thanks for the congratulations! I seriously considered Hughes net, but I'm glad I didn't take it. The verizon mobile broadband is better for sure. That being said, verizon still blows a big one. Just go with dialup when you get a chance, or do what others suggested with the cellphone. Cabins are the best! =) (It' so quiet here!)
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