Author: KarinsDad
Date: 17:04:49 06/04/99
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On June 04, 1999 at 19:28:40, Robert Hyatt wrote: >On June 04, 1999 at 15:52:45, James B. Shearer wrote: > >>On June 03, 1999 at 23:07:27, KarinsDad wrote: >> >>>1) The satellite technology that allows us our Internet connectivity that we use >>>right here at CCC would be in more of an infancy if not for the space race. >> >> The internet is connected with fiber optic cables. > >Please go show me the fiber running from here to England, and from here to >Australia, and from .... Actually, there is underwater fiber connected between the US and England (e.g. Atlantic Crossing Submarine Cable System). The one between the US and Australia (e.g. Southern Cross Cable) is not scheduled to be complete until the end of the year. However, there are several intercontinental cables at this point and a whole bunch either on the drawing board or in the works right now. There just isn't nowhere near enough of it to handle the load, so submarines keep dropping down more. In the meantime, satellites handle the bulk and of course, satellite companies had the market in the first place, so they are resisting the laying of fiber. KarinsDad :) PS. This is the last I will say on this off topic post except via Email. > >The internet is _not_ "just fiber". Not by a long shot... > > > > >> >>>Your ability to play Fritz or Hiarcs at home is DIRECTLY related. >> >> I don't believe this for a minute. >> James B. Shearer
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