> -----Original Message----- > From: Jima [mailto:jima at beer.tclug.org] > Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 6:09 AM > To: Chuck Cole > Cc: tclug-list at mn-linux.org > Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Linux friendly DSL or Cable > > > On Mon, 7 May 2007, Chuck Cole wrote: > > Does this mean anything more than having more people pay for > > higher-priced, proprietary modems in order to have their > home connected > > to the internet? I doubt that there's any bandwidth > ceiling advantage > > over fiber-to-the-home > > Who's offering FTTH in the Twin Cities? If "no one," how does a > bandwidth ceiling advantage/disadvantage matter? > > Jima Significant quantities of equipment has been purchased from local fab shops. Dunno what is installed or where. We weren't discussing mature, readily available, installed options. The discussion was about next options like municipal wireless, et al. Chuck >