sherman10570
join:2000-10-15
Pleasantville, NY
 ·Verizon FIOS
1 edit | Re: Dial-Up Updates It should be noted that most people probably have broadband already and don't know it - Verizon Wireless. I'm not sure about the other carriers, but VZW offers free (as in used minutes / unlimited off-peak) ISDN-like service over their wireless network. Using a USB cable with my LG VX6000, I can get 10-15 kilobytes/sec download for no additional monthly charge.
14MB isn't that bad at 15k/sec. For $80/month, Verizon also offers their 300-500 kilobit/sec (40-60 kilobytes/sec) service in select major markets (ISDN-like service in the others).
While I sympathize with users stuck without broadband, most companies have made the jump into large file sizes for drivers/updates/etc:
Microsoft Windows XP SP2: 266MB
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4: 129MB
Microsoft Office 2003 SP1: 72MB
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c: 34MB
NVIDIA 71.84 Video Driver: 18MB
ATI 5.3 Video Driver (Full package): 30MB
ATI 5.3 Video Driver (Driver only): 8MB
- Sherman
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Edit: Link to myvzw.com speed test results here @ BBR (mine tested 110/110) |
