kandgmazzella
09-17-2000, 11:52 AM
Where is the future of internet service? This 56K stuff isn't cutting it. I can't get cable or DSL in my area. Is there any other alternative for home computing?
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Warthog
09-17-2000, 01:21 PM
Where is the future of internet service?
In the far future, it's satellite internet service. But that is a long time from now. First, everyone needs to have DSL http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif.
Looks like you're gonna have to wait for DSL or cable to be available in your area http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/frown.gif.
Don't worry, though. I live in Vermont (backwoods state) and they almost have DSL in my town. I was surprised when I called Verizon and they said that they will have the wire service for my area running in less than 3 months.
Warthog
In the far future, it's satellite internet service. But that is a long time from now. First, everyone needs to have DSL http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif.
Looks like you're gonna have to wait for DSL or cable to be available in your area http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/frown.gif.
Don't worry, though. I live in Vermont (backwoods state) and they almost have DSL in my town. I was surprised when I called Verizon and they said that they will have the wire service for my area running in less than 3 months.
Warthog
brandon184
09-17-2000, 03:29 PM
Warthog... Satellite service isn't available in the far future - but now. Where have you been?
http://www.direcpc.com/
http://www.direcpc.com/
Warthog
09-17-2000, 03:35 PM
Well, I guess I missed it. After all, it's not like it's publicized at all. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
Warthog
Warthog
brandon184
09-17-2000, 05:23 PM
Sure its publicized. Its an option. Maybe not a major option. But definately an option.
TweakerXP
09-18-2000, 06:17 PM
Sats is coming at a PRICE! We just got cable a couple months ago and its GREAT!!! LOVE IT! Its like driving a F1 race car compared to a 68 vw bug. Download from Napster 4-8 minutes a song, Cable, 1-2 minutes! The choice is yours!! Cable or DSL you cant go wrong!
NDC
09-18-2000, 08:03 PM
Definetly get DSL or cable as soon as it's available in your area. You'll wonder how you were ever able to tolerate with 56K modem speeds. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
voogru
09-21-2000, 08:11 PM
In the far future, it's satellite internet service. But that is a long time from now. First, everyone needs to have DSL .
Warthog,
You are 100% Inncorrect I am a beta tester of a new TWO WAY SATILITE INTERNET
Thats Right no crappy phones wires to plug you puter into! always on! and as just as about as fast as dsl when it comes down to downloads!
when will it be avalible you may ask?
not 2010
not 2005
not 2002
Not even 2001!
It will be avalible fall 2000!
http://www.starband.com
Yes it will suck for gaming but if your tired of your 56k POS you may want to check it out.
Oh and
direct PC is Direct **** to your front door
[This message has been edited by voogru (edited 09-21-2000).]
Fixed URL (and a typo <g> ) -Socalgal
[This message has been edited by socalgal (edited 09-21-2000).]
Warthog,
You are 100% Inncorrect I am a beta tester of a new TWO WAY SATILITE INTERNET
Thats Right no crappy phones wires to plug you puter into! always on! and as just as about as fast as dsl when it comes down to downloads!
when will it be avalible you may ask?
not 2010
not 2005
not 2002
Not even 2001!
It will be avalible fall 2000!
http://www.starband.com
Yes it will suck for gaming but if your tired of your 56k POS you may want to check it out.
Oh and
direct PC is Direct **** to your front door
[This message has been edited by voogru (edited 09-21-2000).]
Fixed URL (and a typo <g> ) -Socalgal
[This message has been edited by socalgal (edited 09-21-2000).]
barry glisson
09-24-2000, 04:03 AM
Link doesn't work. barry
Wilan Wong
09-24-2000, 04:26 AM
The downfall of satellite it's online gaming ability... http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/frown.gif
Underclocked
09-24-2000, 07:53 AM
From StarBand:
Gilat-To-Home is led by President and CEO Zur Feldman, formerly executive vice president of operations at Packard Bell Electronics Inc.
Now, THAT is reassuring! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
Gilat-To-Home is led by President and CEO Zur Feldman, formerly executive vice president of operations at Packard Bell Electronics Inc.
Now, THAT is reassuring! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
voogru
09-25-2000, 12:24 AM
Hey Underclocked,
As a Beta tester howcome they didnt send me a packerd bell? they gave me a Brand Spanking New Dell Optiplex GX100 with moniter and the works. 600 MHZ celeron 10GB hdd 19 Inch moniter.See its no crappy Packerd bell and the service so far is ok but its getting better and better every day.
Oh and heres what it says,
GTH Management Team
Gilat-To-Home is led by President and CEO Zur Feldman, formerly executive vice president of operations at Packard Bell Electronics Inc. The senior management of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is also actively involved. Jon Devaan, Senior Vice President in the Consumer Group at Microsoft, Yoel Gat, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., and a representative from EchoStar Communications Corporation will serve on the Gilat-To-Home board of directors
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation provides state-of-the-art direct broadcast services through its DISH Network™ business unit, offering over 500 channels of digital video and CD-quality audio programming to over 3.4 million customers. The DISH Network service also offers Dolby Digital surround sound, high-speed interactive television and data services, all on a single dish, as well as offering fully MPEG-2/DVB compliant hardware and installation. Other EchoStar business units design and distribute DBS set-top boxes, antennas and other digital equipment for DISH Network and various international customers, and provide video, audio and data services to business television customers and other satellite users. See EchoStar's Web site at www.echostar.com (http://www.echostar.com) for additional information.
About Gilat Satellite Networks
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is a world leader in satellite-based wide-area communication network technology, with over 200,000 satellite dishes installed throughout the world. Gilat is a publicly held company (NASDAQ: GILTF) and was recently named one of the top 20 small companies in the world by Forbes Global magazine. The company provides satellite-based end-to-end networking and rural telephony solutions to customers across six continents. Gilat's combination of exceptional service, performance and economics have made it the preferred network communication provider for leading U.S. businesses, including the U.S. Postal Service, Hollywood Video, John Deere, American Farm Bureau and TGI Friday's, to name just a few. For more information on Gilat Satellite Networks, please visit www.gilat.com (http://www.gilat.com)
HOW IT WORKS
The Gilat-To-Home (GTH) system consists of a 24x36-inch satellite dish mounted on your roof, chimney or on a pole in the yard. The dish must have a clear unobstructed view of the southern sky. Two standard coaxial cables connect the dish to a PC in your home, which is either pre-equipped with Gilat-To-Home transmit/receive cards or connected to an external Gilat-To-Home satellite modem.
<IMG SRC="http://www.gilat2home.com/graphics/diagram.gif" border=0>
The GTH system both sends requests to the Internet and receives the requested Internet content via a Ku-band satellite in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator. The satellite, in turn, communicates with GTH's hub facility, which has a direct connection to the Internet.
The result is two-way satellite Internet service that provides high-speed, always-on access on par with other broadband technologies, such as cable modems and DSL. Best of all, no telephone connection is needed, no terrestrial Internet account is required, and the service is available in any location that enjoys a clear view of the satellite.
The GTH satellite dish is also capable of receiving EchoStar's DISH Network™ 500-channel satellite television programming. By taking advantage of this capability, a single antenna can provide two-way satellite Internet service ,as well as receive DISH Network satellite television programming from two EchoStar satellites. Additional information about this combined offering will be provided in the near future on this Web page.
voogru
[This message has been edited by voogru (edited 09-24-2000).]
As a Beta tester howcome they didnt send me a packerd bell? they gave me a Brand Spanking New Dell Optiplex GX100 with moniter and the works. 600 MHZ celeron 10GB hdd 19 Inch moniter.See its no crappy Packerd bell and the service so far is ok but its getting better and better every day.
Oh and heres what it says,
GTH Management Team
Gilat-To-Home is led by President and CEO Zur Feldman, formerly executive vice president of operations at Packard Bell Electronics Inc. The senior management of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is also actively involved. Jon Devaan, Senior Vice President in the Consumer Group at Microsoft, Yoel Gat, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., and a representative from EchoStar Communications Corporation will serve on the Gilat-To-Home board of directors
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation provides state-of-the-art direct broadcast services through its DISH Network™ business unit, offering over 500 channels of digital video and CD-quality audio programming to over 3.4 million customers. The DISH Network service also offers Dolby Digital surround sound, high-speed interactive television and data services, all on a single dish, as well as offering fully MPEG-2/DVB compliant hardware and installation. Other EchoStar business units design and distribute DBS set-top boxes, antennas and other digital equipment for DISH Network and various international customers, and provide video, audio and data services to business television customers and other satellite users. See EchoStar's Web site at www.echostar.com (http://www.echostar.com) for additional information.
About Gilat Satellite Networks
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is a world leader in satellite-based wide-area communication network technology, with over 200,000 satellite dishes installed throughout the world. Gilat is a publicly held company (NASDAQ: GILTF) and was recently named one of the top 20 small companies in the world by Forbes Global magazine. The company provides satellite-based end-to-end networking and rural telephony solutions to customers across six continents. Gilat's combination of exceptional service, performance and economics have made it the preferred network communication provider for leading U.S. businesses, including the U.S. Postal Service, Hollywood Video, John Deere, American Farm Bureau and TGI Friday's, to name just a few. For more information on Gilat Satellite Networks, please visit www.gilat.com (http://www.gilat.com)
HOW IT WORKS
The Gilat-To-Home (GTH) system consists of a 24x36-inch satellite dish mounted on your roof, chimney or on a pole in the yard. The dish must have a clear unobstructed view of the southern sky. Two standard coaxial cables connect the dish to a PC in your home, which is either pre-equipped with Gilat-To-Home transmit/receive cards or connected to an external Gilat-To-Home satellite modem.
<IMG SRC="http://www.gilat2home.com/graphics/diagram.gif" border=0>
The GTH system both sends requests to the Internet and receives the requested Internet content via a Ku-band satellite in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator. The satellite, in turn, communicates with GTH's hub facility, which has a direct connection to the Internet.
The result is two-way satellite Internet service that provides high-speed, always-on access on par with other broadband technologies, such as cable modems and DSL. Best of all, no telephone connection is needed, no terrestrial Internet account is required, and the service is available in any location that enjoys a clear view of the satellite.
The GTH satellite dish is also capable of receiving EchoStar's DISH Network™ 500-channel satellite television programming. By taking advantage of this capability, a single antenna can provide two-way satellite Internet service ,as well as receive DISH Network satellite television programming from two EchoStar satellites. Additional information about this combined offering will be provided in the near future on this Web page.
voogru
[This message has been edited by voogru (edited 09-24-2000).]
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