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Many Internet Users Happy With Dial-Up
prostoalex writes "With cable and DSL operators constantly pushing the values of broadband, and with the President of the United States himself announcing broadband access a priority, the New York Times reports (free reg. req.) that some people actually are perfectly satisfied with their 56K connection. In February 2003 Pew Internet conducted a survey, where they found out 60% of dial-up users weren't interested in switching, a year later in 2004 the percentage was roughly the same."
First off, I'm really bothered by all of the idiotic posts saying something along the lines of "I bet those 60% just haven't tried it." Why, just because someone doesn't agree with you, is it because they don't understand your side? Pretty egotistical.
Anyway, I love my dialup at home. $8 a month, always connects fast, and it does what I need. I spent 5 years in school getting a bs/ms in cs&ce and now spend my time programming/designing/etc 10 hours a day at work, why the hell do I need broadband at home? And why if I don't have it, is it because I don't know any better. Personally, if there is something I NEED, I download the s.o.b. onto my USB drive at work, and take it home. That saves me $35 a month that I can spend on other things. Oh, and, hold your breath, I don't have cable either. Holy shit, I must entertain myself by reading and/or spending time with my family... oh man, what a fucking looser.
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Now that i cant download mp3's, programs, and movies for free, whats the point in paying the $30+ a month? there isnt one. (The record companies should be sueing the dsl and cable companies for providing free passage on there networks to pirated goods)