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How Much Does Your Work Depend on the Internet?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the connectivity-required dept.

malord asks: "I work for a small company that has recently had problems finding a stable internet connection. It started when we moved our office in order to upgrade our connection speed. We decided to go with cable internet through Comcast, since they offered the best speed for the price and told us that it would be available before we moved. Unfortunately, Comcast did not provide any service for two months after we moved, so we piggy backed on an existing (slow and unreliable) wireless account with another company in the meantime. When Comcast finally came around, the service that was provided was far from adequate with a consistent 30% packet loss and multiple disconnects everyday, which was confirmed through Comcast's tech support. Throughout this process, we have realized that having a reliable internet connection is more important than having a phone line and almost as necessary as electricity. What would you do if your internet was suddenly like dial-up for weeks at a time? How much money would your workplace lose if it was out for an hour or an entire day?"

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  1. None at all by Terminal+Saint · · Score: 5, Funny

    How much money would my workplace lose if we didn't have connectivity for an hour or even a day? None. In fact, we don't have an internet connection or even a dedicated fax line.

    Hooray for state parks!

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    It's sad when choosing an installation directory on your own qualifies you as an "advanced user."
  2. Re:100% by CthulhuDreamer · · Score: 5, Funny

    "If my Internet connection is down- I go home."

    If my Internet connection goes down, then I have to go to work.

  3. Answer to the question by starrsoft · · Score: 4, Funny
    What would you do if your internet was suddenly like dial-up for weeks at a time?
    Commit suicide.
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    Read my blog: HansMast.com
  4. Re:How timely! by mgabrys_sf · · Score: 5, Funny

    re:"Tech support, however, seemed happier beating off than trying to help"

    I think that would apply to just about everyone on the planet (and many animals from what I've seen at the zoo). Why single out tech support?

  5. Hang on... by Colin+Smith · · Score: 4, Funny

    The ISP placed their data centre near a major fault line. OK i've heard of bravado but that's taking the piss. "Hahaha mother nature, we have six lines. SIX! Mwhaahaha... Do your worst!" CEO gestures at the ground cackling wildly.

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    1. Re:Hang on... by WebCrapper · · Score: 4, Funny

      I worked for an insurance company that had a call center that was down for a week due to a car accident. When they moved buildings, they made sure to pull double everything. Double water, power, phones, etc... Spent millions on the extras. They claimed it was the most up-to-date call center in the city. 3 days later, the whole thing was down again. This time: A car ran into the _1_ pole that ran the power, cable and telco lines into the building - some people are just stupid.

  6. The Horror... by Benzido · · Score: 4, Funny

    The internet is super-critical to my job - philosophy. If the internet went down for a day, I would have to go to the LIBRARY!

  7. Lose? by Muggins+the+Mad · · Score: 4, Funny

    > How much money would your workplace lose if it was out for an hour or an entire day?

    For some of us, we'd probably make massive *gains* in productivity.

    - MugginsM