Bulletin: From MrsLop

[MrsLop]

Dear All,

First, let me congratulate and thank all who have done so much for me.  I have been a real piece of "work".

Due to the arrival of the new computer, I will begin posting topics specific to the questions/ problems at hand.   Besides, we have been heading for almost 900 views on one topic and 800 on another and I wouldn't want the system to crash! (and thus become "The Notorious MrsLop.)  LOL

I hope that I will be up and running on the Internet via Cable soon.
WebTV / MSN is giving me a gigantic pain in the ..
If I weren't a lady, I would tell you where, and I would tell MSN precisely where to go.
As it is, I am grateful for having their "service", if only because it helped me to find you (TS)!
It is just time for me to move on and hopefully, Cox Cable will not give me any grief.
The 4400 / 200 system is mind boggling.
You can be sure that I will keep you all apprised of my journey using the OS 8.6
Right now though, I have to figure out some Printer problems.  
Ahhh, Mac Land..."and I say to myself, it's a wonderful world."

[kelly]

Myrna. We avoid discussions of Religion and Poitics.

But.

"All will be well, and all will be well, and all manner of things are well."

[Paddy]

Mrs. Lop, you will be truly amazed at the difference when you get connected via cable. It's a tad expensive compared to basic dial-up, but once you've had a taste of the speed, you'll never, EVER want to go back! Plus, from the sounds of it, you'll have all sorts of choices that you don't have now. Downloading things will take seconds and minutes - not HOURS. No more "hurry up and wait".

BTW - don't worry about how many times people view a topic! We've all been following your progress - so we keep checking up every time we're online and there's a new posting.

[MrsLop]

Well Hello Paddy,

As you have obviously read, I have had quite the journey already.

It was difficult for me to find an ISP who could allow me to use sevices based on the "old" Mac's OS.

I will have to tell you the story of my trip to Andover - one day...

I really must try to reach the Cable Copany today, and find out how much more expensive it is.

Thanks for the encouraging words!

[iGuy]

I have been using dialup internet for three years or more and have the option to get DSL.  If cable internet pricing is similar to DSL, the monthy bill for cable will be double that of dialup.  Not counting the initial set up charge.

Ryan

[Bernie]

I tested your 4400 on cable by way of my router. Ran just fine. It will handle Broadband without any problems. Did you notice the new Asante NIC ?  " Network Interface Card"  
 Mrs Lop. Try to find a reliable Broadband  ISP provider That Doesn't charge for the Cable or DSL modem and free setup. I don't know about your neck of the woods but I'm sure they have them. Try asking People from your  local area Macintosh Users Group "MUG" That's the way to go!
 Thanks Paddy  

[MrsLop]

Good Morning All,

I on't know if I am doing the right thing or not but here goes:

Costs of Cox High Speed Internet Service:

$ 39.95 a month (I have telephone and cable tv with them so I get a discount of $ 10.00 a month for the cable tv only.

$ 79.00 Installation Fee
(payable in 3 installments)

$ 60.00 Modem/connection
(payable in 3 installents)

I've been having some problems connecting with my curent carrier WebTV / MSN TV.

I really needed to get online ASAP not just to do downloads to view on my screen, but to do printing on my illness.

I posted to this as a separate topic before, but the replies didn't make much sense to me at the time.
I don't know much about the abbreviations used as indicators for the types of services or even what some of the words mean.   ie, DSL, Broadband, High speed internet.  Please remember that I am a novice.
I called the cable company to schedule installation for Tuesday.
If I want to cancel, I need to do it by today or Monday morning.  
****Please let me know what you think *****

[Bruce_F]

Hi Myrna, I hope you're feeling better today.

I have been paying for a cable connection for over a year. I live alone and I spend much of my time online instead of watching TV when I'm at home. Does that justify my spending all that money? Most of the time, I think so.

Most people I know still use a phone modem to connect to the Internet. Some of those people spend as much time as I do online, but the slower connection doesn't stop them from getting things done. Some areas of the world do not allow for more than a phone connection.

If you're basically going to do research and then save and print articles, you really do not need a fast connection.

You need to look at the total cost over a year. Then decide if you want to dedicate that much to being online.

You're set up to get online with a phone modem and the cost will be minimal. Try it that way for awhile before you take the leap into the high speed world.

Just my opinion...

[MrsLop]

Hello Bruce, Welcome Back to my Adventures,

I was just telling my husband that I hadn't heard from you in awhile
and here you are - like magic!

You had posted to my earlier topic "Should I Connect.."

At the time, we were talking about a 6110/60AV with an OS 7.6.

Now, we are talking about the 4400 / 200 with the OS 8.6 and that has changed things somewhat.

There is no doubt that the services by my cablce company are high.

I think I was just in such a bad frame of mind with WebTV / MSN TV, about not being able to get into the TS Forum, that I threw caution to the wind, and ordered the
cable company service.  I only know two or three people in the area who have the service.  Cox Cable is getting too greedy though, in my opinion.  Kind of reminds me of someone with the initials BG (whose name I will not mention).  The people I know who have the service have nothing but praise for it.  They of course are better able to afford it.  

I value TS members experience and opinions concerning same, or I wouldn't ask for them.

Thank you for participating in my little "adventures" and
posting your opinions.  It means a lot to me!  
 

[kelly]

Bruce has some good points.

Cost of Dialup Modem probably $60 or less. Or someone might have a spare.

Cost of Dialup ISP $15-$20 a month.

The advantage of a Bradband connection, Cable or DSL is speed.

A 1 MB File Download might take 5 minutes on Dialup just seconds on Cable/DSL.

Is that worth hundreds of dollars to you?

[Bernie]

$ 39.95 a month (I have telephone and cable tv with them so I get a discount of $ 10.00 a month for the cable tv only.  = Good
$ 79.00 Installation Fee   =     Very bad!
(payable in 3 installments)
$ 60.00 Modem/connection  Outrageous!
(payable in 3 installents)
Shop around More.

[krissel]

Hi,

If you think that an average of 5 hours online per day is enough for you, then ATT has a plan for $ 16.95 per month. You get several email addresses and space online to store pictures or set up your own website. They also have an unlimited plan for $21.95 (which I use). Even though the speed for me is rather slow compared to what they call Broadband (cable, DSL, satellite) it has been very reliable with almost 99% connection on the first try and good solid connections. I've used that service for 6 years now. My folks are on the same plan and it suits them just fine. I may be going to cable soon mainly because I spend so much time online and download large files but I doubt that you will be doing that. In any case you can always go to cable in the future if you think you need it.

Look HERE to read about their plans.

Check Access numbers in RI to see if there is a local number for you.

If ATT doesn't have a local number there are other ISPs (Internet Service Providers) that offer similar plans.

[Mrious_be]

I think you are doing great MrsLop
Not much people are doing what you have gone through in the past few weeks.
Still, it seems you are really enjoying it (although frustration might be there at some points) but... you will have lots of fun with your mac(s).
Not to forget with your cable connection

[SnowWitch]

Mrs. Lop/Myrna if you do decide to go with dial up, and are keeping your webtv, MSN will support a Mac with OS 8.6 or higher and then you could use the "One Plan" for $21.95 for both....If you aren't keeping the webtv, then maybe one of the other ISP's would have better Mac support.  I have the new MSN 8 for Macs on the iBook and am very please with it...but that is only for OS X...trish

[gmann]

I have been using Qwest for five years. (ever since I fired AOL) I pay $14.95 per month for unlimited access. Of course you must have your phone service through them also.