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Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"?
From: Miles Fidelman <mfidelman () meetinghouse net>
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 21:15:50 -0400
Stephen Satchell wrote:
This goes back a number of years. There was a product that literally was a cardboard box that contained everything one needed to get started on the Internet. Just add a modem and a computer, and you were on your way. No fuss, no "learning curve".These days, wouldn't that be a pre-loaded tablet or smartphone with internal cell card - generally delivered pre-configured, in a cardboard box? :-)I'm beginning to think that someone needs to create a similar product, but for IPv6 internet. The Internet service providers would provide the same sort of kit to get people started. Just add a CSU/DSU (like a cable modem) and a computer, and you are on your way.
-- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is. .... Yogi Berra
Current thread:
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"?, (continued)
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? Dave Pooser (Jul 16)
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? Owen DeLong (Jul 15)
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? Ricky Beam (Jul 16)
- RE: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? Tony Hain (Jul 17)
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? Baldur Norddahl (Jul 15)
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? Mel Beckman (Jul 15)
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? John Kinsella (Jul 15)
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? mikea (Jul 15)
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? Lee Howard (Jul 15)
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? John S. Quarterman (Jul 14)
- Re: Remember "Internet-In-A-Box"? Owen DeLong (Jul 16)