Internet

[melow71]

Is the ISP the only way to go on the internet?? If I wanted to go on the net without restriction from an ISP could it be done and how?? A friend of told me if you had a satellite dish?? don't really understand, could guys please elaborate if you can.


thanks again guys-

 

[GGJstudios]

Without an ISP (Internet Service Provider), you don't have access.

 

[Consultant]

Is the ISP the only way to go on the internet?? If I wanted to go on the net without restriction from an ISP could it be done and how?? A friend of told me if you had a satellite dish?? don't really understand, could guys please elaborate if you can.


thanks again guys-

Different type of ISP
- Dialup
- DSL
- Cable modem
- FIOS
- Satallite
- Cell phone carrier

They are all ISP.

 

[PrinceOfEgypt]

Is the ISP the only way to go on the internet?? If I wanted to go on the net without restriction from an ISP could it be done and how?? A friend of told me if you had a satellite dish?? don't really understand, could guys please elaborate if you can.


thanks again guys-

you can always try this, but I heard it's very slow:

http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc1149.txt

 

[GGJstudios]

you can always try this, but I heard it's very slow:

http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc1149.txt

What kind of nonsense is this????

 

[Tallest Skil]

What kind of nonsense is this????

Ever heard of a carrier pigeon?

 

[GGJstudios]

Ever heard of a carrier pigeon?

Of course, but they won't get you to the internet!

Is the ISP the only way to go on the internet??

 

[PrinceOfEgypt]

Of course, but they won't get you to the internet!

http://tinyurl.com/bohqsz

 

[robbieduncan]

You could, in effect, become your own ISP by entering into a peering agreement at a major exchange. This would be outwith the financial resources of most normal people though

 

[Tallest Skil]

http://tinyurl.com/bohqsz

I'm usually the one that posts these, but mine are always relevant.

That was a little uncalled for. He knows what sarcasm is, that sarcasm was being used, and that the concept contained in the sarcasm would NOT actually function for the purpose at hand. Therefore, the sarcasm itself was slightly misplaced as it did not pertain to the question put forth.

 

[GGJstudios]

http://tinyurl.com/bohqsz

read

I'm usually the one that posts these, but mine are always relevant.

That was a little uncalled for. He knows what sarcasm is, that sarcasm was being used, and that the concept contained in the sarcasm would NOT actually function for the purpose at hand. Therefore, the sarcasm itself was slightly misplaced as it did not pertain to the question put forth.

Eloquently and accurately stated!