Re: tlug: cable modems

["Thomas O'Dowd" <tom@example.com>]

On Tue, May 30, 2000 at 10:26:53AM +0900, Jonathan Byrne wrote:
> 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.

Tokyu cable... The web site is all in Japanese. I can wade through some
of it but I couldn't find anything about it, but that is more a limitation
of my Japanese level. Anyone know off hand. Thanks.
 
> > 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?

Oh, cool. How do I check if my prefix is available? 3422 ? With DSL do you
get a fixed IP? I know that you mostly do in the states.

Cheers,

Tom.
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Thomas O'Dowd
tom@example.com
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