I used to use one of these, and also felt like putting my foot through the screen every so often. Too bad the computer was my former employer's property.
That's just what the companies want -- non-business class types (i.e., residential) opting for the more expensive service. I suppose it depends on how much more they're squeezing out of us on whether it's worthwhile or not.
I was told by my provider that I had to use their SMTP server for email or switch to the business grade service. All of a sudden my other email provider's SMTP servers stopped working. Granted, that's pretty insignificant. But they want us to go for the business grade services, no doubt about it.
And, FWIW, I can't switch to FiOS yet, because I have buried service, and they haven't gotten around to installing the cable.
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It already has. Things may start to get better under Bush lite.
I used to use one of these, and also felt like putting my foot through the screen every so often. Too bad the computer was my former employer's property.
That's just what the companies want -- non-business class types (i.e., residential) opting for the more expensive service. I suppose it depends on how much more they're squeezing out of us on whether it's worthwhile or not.
I was told by my provider that I had to use their SMTP server for email or switch to the business grade service. All of a sudden my other email provider's SMTP servers stopped working. Granted, that's pretty insignificant. But they want us to go for the business grade services, no doubt about it.
And, FWIW, I can't switch to FiOS yet, because I have buried service, and they haven't gotten around to installing the cable.
Yes, I hear you. Let's hope that someone else with deep pockets feels the same way and takes over the venture.
RP