Re: a non Operating System question...

["Adam Williams" <awilliam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> so i know, this is kinda not necessarily related to Linux... but kinda in a
> weird "everything computer" type of a way...  the question is:

After some of the rants lately we can't be too picky.

>
> which would is better DSL or Cable modem? and why? i ask this because it's
> quite possible that DSL will be readily available in my area in the next few
> months from the wonder that is GTE...

The old profound answer applies:  it depends.  If it was me I would make the
decision based on cost.  The throughput I think would be similair,  assuming
there is no 128K limit on the cable modem,  if there is DSL MIGHT be faster,
 but DSL comes in lots of speeds.  Also the cost of the "modem" might be a
factor.  DSL is theoretically more secure as cable is a broadcast medium,  also
the DSL people probably don't have a policy against running servers that TCI
does have.  But I have read some articles lately debunking the "cable modems
are insecure" rant,  very interesting,  that ISDN or DSL really aren't that
secure either if someone is intent on listening.  Apparently analog is actually
the most secure,  as it barely works anyway,  reconstructing a modem-to-modem
conversation requires about $70k of equipment and alot of patience.

>
> thanks for any input, i understand that a lot of the feeling will be
> personally driven and that's fine, so long as the rationale is explained...

I have no strong feelings on the issue except that I would love to have either
option.