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- From: robert@hitman.demon.co.uk (Robert)
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.networking
- Subject: Re: Non Demon amiga users (UK)
- Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 23:06:55 GMT
- Message-ID: <2260.6632T1307T979@hitman.demon.co.uk>
- References: <532.6631T1251T2454@hitman.demon.co.uk> <31349380.3809@cityscape.co.uk>
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- >Robert wrote:
- >>
- >> I am considering changing my account from Demon to some other ISP
- SNIP
- >Ok, so I see all three sides of the story, and I suggest you stay with Demon.
-
- >Briefly, Zetnet runs dynamic IP allocation, which is a pain. Not that it's a
- Cant this be changed?
- >massive problem- it's just that it makes some things difficult. I personally
- >wouldn't like a dynamic IP account. Demon is having problems at the moment,
- >but it isn't their fault. They simply cannot get enough external bandwidth
- >because of the current state of the internet. Cityscape (Yes, my bosses)
- >don't come into the equation because they buy their feed direct from Demon.
-
- >From an amiga point of view, there is little to choose from. You're on your
- >own
- >(save for other amigans). If you're not technologically adept, then you
- >should maybe go where there's a large crowd of amiga users (i.e. Demon right
- >now). Here at Cityscape, I shouldn't think we will *ever* support the amiga,
- >unless the new machines really take off in a big way. Zetnet... well, I was
- >asked to organise a dialler for the amiga for their dynamic accounts, but
- >didn't get it sorted out before I had to do other stuff. They seem keen to
- >support the amiga, maybe because Dave Gorski was an amiga fan way back when.
- I think ill mail them see what they say.
- >So. To sum up, if money is the problem, then sure- you'll suffer dynamic IP.
- I think you misunderstood me, money isnt a problem nor is Demons bandwidth. I
- am only *considering* changing because, as in everything i strive to get the
- best i can get for my money. If i find that its Demon the Demon it shall be.
-
- >If you want to do anything esoteric, then there's only one choice.Demon. It
- >has the largest base of Amiga users against any other ISP in the UK, offers
- >static IP, and is getting to be a large and efficient company. Demon get
- >about the closest to real amiga support on their front-line desks, but
- >demon.ip.support.amiga is a great place for help.
- Is ^^^ not availiable if i am not at Demon?
- >Ick. Reccomending a competing company. The boss will kill me. ;)
- Surely not if they are only missing out on an AMIGA. ;)
- >Neil.
- Thanks for your comments they are very much appreciated.
- <ACTION> Robert hands neil a nice beer.
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