Re: [SLUG] Need advice here -OT

From: Pete Theisen (petetheisen@verizon.net)
Date: Sun Oct 29 2006 - 00:36:18 EDT


On Saturday 28 October 2006 00:11, Bob Stia wrote:
> Hello sluggers,
>
> I know you are all a pretty good bunch of people and won't mind this OT
> question.
>
> I have a daughter (adult) who is confined to a hopital for a serious
> condition and will be for the next few months. I want to give her a
> computer with internet access.
>
> I have available a late model Mac to let her use. The hospital does not
> have wi-fi in the patients rooms so I am thinking cell phone modem.

Hi Bob!

I am using the verizon service with a pcmcia. It runs at about 128 but it
costs $60 per month so it is not a lot of speed for the money. It is
*supposed* to be always on but they will cut you off after while if you
aren't actively using it.

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Regards,

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