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Dial-Up Users "Don't Want Broadband"

Posted by timothy on from the get-spied-on-at-lower-speeds dept.

Barence writes "The majority of dial-up Internet users say they don't want to upgrade their connection to broadband, according to a new study in the US. The Pew Internet & American Life research found that 62% of dial-up users had no interest in upgrading to a high-speed connection." (CNN is carrying the AP's story on the study, too.)

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  1. The other guy replied... by ArsonSmith · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    What the fuck is the internet?

    *survey results may very +-2%. Results collect from the 3 people still on dialup.

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  2. Re:Nooo! by Wister285 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I don't think this is fair. I have used just about every version of Windows regularly from 3.1 to Windows XP SP2. Windows XP is a good OS. Just so you know, I did use Linux on my desktop for about 6 months with only switching over for things that I literally had to. It was a good experience. Linux is great for desktop and especially great for the server, but I just prefer Windows XP as a desktop because it genuinely seems better for that purpose.