Re: tlug: cable modems

[Jonathan Byrne <j-byrne@example.com>]

Thomas O'Dowd (tom@example.com) wrote:

> About the cable service, I'm wondering if you get a fixed IP
> address and if so, are technically able to run a private web server
> to the greater internet from it.

You'll have to ask your specific cable provider, since both of
those are policy descisions set by the individual provider.


> Anyone know when DSL or ADSL will be available for all in the 
> upcoming months?

It's available right now in a number of Tokyo 03 prefixes and has been
for some time.  What's your telephone prefix?


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