On Thu, 18 Jul 2002, MJ wrote:

>
> Ok, so I'm completely ignorant. I'll risk looking like an idiot and ask.
>
> How can wireless data be worth a sh** if I drop calls on my cell going
> under a bridge or some such? There's obviously a difference, but....
>
> Stop laughing!
>
TCP/IP is designed to deal with less than reliable connectivity,
and wireless communications has been advancing steadily.

I haven't lost a call on my Digital cellphone in ages, though
I had regular drops when I was on analog. So what happens is
that we hit the point where the reliability of the transport is up
to a reasonable level relative to what the protocol is designed to deal
with and things become practical.

I would consider wireless today distinctly superior for data comms
relative to land-line modem of 1993.


-- 
Daniel Taylor
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