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posted in light of all the undersea cables being "cut" (personally I think there are switches that turn on and off
and nothing has really been cut physically, perhaps it could even be done with software).
My business would
come to a stand-still, Bruce's too I would imagine although he has a more dedicated following than I do - mine is
more a one time shot business with no reordering.
So, what would you do if we lost the internet? How would
it affect you?
Several dozen clients would try
to call us to complain. The half that have misplaced our cell phone numbers wouldn't get through because I use VOIP
in my office. The techs would all be going crazy trying to answer all the calls of customers wanting us to figure
out the problem.
I'd probably go have a drink someplace quiet and not worry about it since I couldn't fix
it.
It could be done with software and it could be down with switches but why do you think it was? Not that I am
complaining about overseas tech support having problems, it's been something of a boon to me. I just don't see the
reason.
I've heard is
that it's a prelude to war with Iran or it's a practice drill in anticipation with a future war with Iran, or that
it's retribution for Iran's new oil bourse which will trade in non-dollars and was supposed to start on the 11th
(it's launch has been delayed now with the cable cuts).
I guess it's possible but will
wait for evidence before believing it.
I'm stocking up on
batteries.
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Thanks Bel, I was wondering what
you guys were talking about.
I'm amazed that redundancy is not already built into the overseas cabling.
I use
the internet extensively in my business, but could do without it with a huge loss in time.
And I would miss Nina
Hartley terribly. Gotcha Mobely!!
walks on over and cuts a cable:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/1162550.stm
One of my biggest concerns with the
probable upcoming USA Democrat administration, is how much control they will take of the internet. All in the name
of National security of course.
And too make sure we don't harm ourselves withQuote:
Originally Posted by tounge
it, of course. Remember that nanny always knows best.
like sitting in
Heathrow or Gatwick with time to kill and finding out you aren't allowed (after paying for internet access no less)
that certain web sites are off limits to you.
I wouldn't be happy about it in the
normal sense of the word, but I would spend a lot more time renovating old houses, which I am enjoying.
Good point Bruce... I just had a
long weekend with no internet and no phone, on purpose. Don't think I'd like it as a habit, but it sure was nice
while it lasted.
No internet for good? I would
lose 30 pounds. Get out more.
If I had no internet, I'd bum off
the neighbors' signal.
Oh, wait... :D
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Originally Posted by Holmes
I wouldn't know
what to do with myself without access to Brazilian fart porn. :lol: