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Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem?
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^TrInItY^  
Forum Administrator
10/25/2009 2:57 PM
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You know... I noticed that every computer I've bought in the last 2 or 3 years does NOT come with a dialup modem..
This used to be standard equipment...
So if the net goes down and GLP has to revert to old school BBS style dialup coms how many of you would even be able to connect with your current setups?
I used to run a rather large bbs way way back in the day and I COULD do it again if the need arose but how many people could even use it?
Today with unlimited long distance plans this would be a good backup communications plan incase TPTB pulled the net...
Few will listen,
Of the few who listen, fewer still will understand,
Understanding does not mean believe,
Of the handful who believe, most may not know what to do,
Those who even know, how many will actually do ?
And the rare ones who have done it.......
Need not listen to you anymore.
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User ID: 802587
10/25/2009 3:00 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
You know... I noticed that every computer I've bought in the last 2 or 3 years does NOT come with a dialup modem..
This used to be standard equipment...
So if the net goes down and GLP has to revert to old school BBS style dialup coms how many of you would even be able to connect with your current setups?
I used to run a rather large bbs way way back in the day and I COULD do it again if the need arose but how many people could even use it?
Today with unlimited long distance plans this would be a good backup communications plan incase TPTB pulled the net... Quoting: ^TrInItY^
why would they pull the net for? |
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GlassPearls
GlassPearls
User ID: 613866
10/25/2009 3:00 PM
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I've always insisted on one, just in case. My livelihood is dependent on my 'net access.
An additional question might be; does your ISP offer dial-up as an option? |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 773669
10/25/2009 3:01 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
Today with unlimited long distance plans this would be a good backup communications plan incase TPTB pulled the net... Quoting: ^TrInItY^
Or maybe a good old fashion toll free number 1-800...just saying !!
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^TrInItY^
Forum Administrator
10/25/2009 3:01 PM
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I've always insisted on one, just in case. My livelihood is dependent on my 'net access.
An additional question might be; does your ISP offer dial-up as an option? Quoting: GlassPearls
the isp offering dialup wouldn't matter
you'd actually dial straight into the GLP phone number and connect to our modems IF I set it up that way
Few will listen,
Of the few who listen, fewer still will understand,
Understanding does not mean believe,
Of the handful who believe, most may not know what to do,
Those who even know, how many will actually do ?
And the rare ones who have done it.......
Need not listen to you anymore.
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FHL(C)
User ID: 802544
10/25/2009 3:04 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
I have several actually, just in case, but the way things are progressing here, i doubt i will ever need them, 3G is amazingly affordable, and comes in all sorts of forms from usb set up units to phones preinstalled etc. And then there is the oncoming phenomena of wireless broadcast from homeunits making for a new subnet for Interneters to leapfrog around on.
[link to freewordofgod.yuku.com] |
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RememberThis
Oh Shit!
User ID: 801996
10/25/2009 3:05 PM
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Youre freaking me out Trinity 
"Got myself a one way ticket, goin' the wrong way". ~Bon Scott~
"21 gun Salute, Kills 21 People" ~George Carlin~
~Beer: Helping white men dance since 1856~
~Why do midgets laugh when they run? Because the grass tickles their nuts~ |
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^TrInItY^
Forum Administrator
10/25/2009 3:06 PM
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Youre freaking me out Trinity
lol
just thinking ahead
;)
chance favors the prepared mind and all that...
Few will listen,
Of the few who listen, fewer still will understand,
Understanding does not mean believe,
Of the handful who believe, most may not know what to do,
Those who even know, how many will actually do ?
And the rare ones who have done it.......
Need not listen to you anymore.
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FHL(C)
User ID: 802544
10/25/2009 3:06 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
I've always insisted on one, just in case. My livelihood is dependent on my 'net access.
An additional question might be; does your ISP offer dial-up as an option?
the isp offering dialup wouldn't matter
you'd actually dial straight into the GLP phone number and connect to our modems IF I set it up that way Quoting: ^TrInItY^
sounds good Trinity, what your take on obama declaring the state of emergency? i told Malu i think he setting up the SS to make sure people do what he says from now on under the guise of national security.
Last Edited by FHL(C) on 10/25/2009 at 3:08 PM
[link to freewordofgod.yuku.com] |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 773669
10/25/2009 3:08 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
It would work like a post message forum !!
You would need to get all emotions out !! |
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RememberThis
Oh Shit!
User ID: 801996
10/25/2009 3:08 PM
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Youre freaking me out Trinity
lol
just thinking ahead
;)
chance favors the prepared mind and all that...
hehe I do have one tho....And about 3 dozen in a box in the garage. 
"Got myself a one way ticket, goin' the wrong way". ~Bon Scott~
"21 gun Salute, Kills 21 People" ~George Carlin~
~Beer: Helping white men dance since 1856~
~Why do midgets laugh when they run? Because the grass tickles their nuts~ |
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GlassPearls
GlassPearls
User ID: 613866
10/25/2009 3:08 PM
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I've always insisted on one, just in case. My livelihood is dependent on my 'net access.
An additional question might be; does your ISP offer dial-up as an option?
the isp offering dialup wouldn't matter
you'd actually dial straight into the GLP phone number and connect to our modems IF I set it up that way Quoting: ^TrInItY^
Very true. The single point of failure then becomes your carrier, and your modem bank. But, better than doing nothing.
I'd be willing to sign up for something like that if you offered it. |
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Moog
User ID: 526183
10/25/2009 3:09 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
They dont come as standard anymore....got mine custom built so asked them to put one in for me :) |
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Ironfoot
the dream is forever unfolding
User ID: 732038
10/25/2009 3:10 PM
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I voted no, but just remembered that I bought mine with a 56k modem as an optional accessory. It's kind of a moot point though as all phone lines that I know off have been removed from the house.
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GlassPearls
GlassPearls
User ID: 613866
10/25/2009 3:10 PM
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Youre freaking me out Trinity
lol
just thinking ahead
;)
chance favors the prepared mind and all that...
hehe I do have one tho....And about 3 dozen in a box in the garage.
Same here. LOL! Complete with bulky RS-232 cables aplenty. Adapters/benders for every occasion too. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 759743
10/25/2009 3:10 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
You don't have to buy a computer with a modem.
You just have to take out the same modem card from any of your old computers and install it in your desktop [if you are using a normal size desktop that is].
Best to have the modem drivers ready ahead of time... searching for old drivers can be quite a headache, and if the net is down... |
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TandT
User ID: 801610
10/25/2009 3:11 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
On my laptop NO, but on my big desktop, it has both. Just in case. |
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Hand_of_Man
User ID: 791341
10/25/2009 3:11 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
I just checked and apparently I have one, didn't think I did. But, I have no phone line in my house that is active. I mean they are there, but we all have cellphones and have no need for a landline. |
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RememberThis
Oh Shit!
User ID: 801996
10/25/2009 3:12 PM
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You don't have to buy a computer with a modem.
You just have to take out the same modem card from any of your old computers and install it in your desktop [if you are using a normal size desktop that is].
Best to have the modem drivers ready ahead of time... searching for old drivers can be quite a headache, and if the net is down... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 759743
I think I have every old memory stik ever made 
"Got myself a one way ticket, goin' the wrong way". ~Bon Scott~
"21 gun Salute, Kills 21 People" ~George Carlin~
~Beer: Helping white men dance since 1856~
~Why do midgets laugh when they run? Because the grass tickles their nuts~ |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 21977
10/25/2009 3:12 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
i think this is more important. A list of ip's to web sites with news. If they shut the web off more than likely they'll do it thru the DNS
www.GodLikeProductions.com 38.99.109.114
www.DrudgeReport.com 66.28.209.219
www.BlackListedNews.com 70.87.174.182
www.YouTube.com 74.125.45.100
www.WhatReallyHappened.com 75.125.132.163
New.bbc.co.uk 212.58.226.139
Twitter.com 168.143.161.20
www.RogueGovernment.com 70.87.174.182
www.FlightAware.com 216.52.171.100
GuerillaNewsNetwork www.gnn.tv 69.24.209.21
LewRockwell.com 216.92.238.25
Globalresearch.ca 70.35.20.243
NewsRadio wjno.com 207.230.155.254
NewsWithViews.com 75.126.68.179
www.ResistNet.com 64.202.189.170
www.Reuters.com 216.35.67.143
www.RevolutionaryPolitics.com 192.168.0.1
www.SteveQuayle.com 128.121.215.172
www.NoBullShitSurvival.com 67.210.98.200
www.TheInternationalForecaster.com 76.74.229.59
www.ktradionetwork.com 38.102.58.2
www.TheRealNews.com 74.52.173.133
www.UrbanSurvival.com 72.52.162.75
CNN.com 157.166.255.18 - 157.166.255.19 - 157.166.226.25 - 157.166.226.26 |
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Irony
User ID: 655009
10/25/2009 3:13 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
No, we have a 50 Mbit/s connection here, so it's pretty awesome. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 802591
10/25/2009 3:14 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
You know... I noticed that every computer I've bought in the last 2 or 3 years does NOT come with a dialup modem..
This used to be standard equipment...
So if the net goes down and GLP has to revert to old school BBS style dialup coms how many of you would even be able to connect with your current setups?
I used to run a rather large bbs way way back in the day and I COULD do it again if the need arose but how many people could even use it?
Today with unlimited long distance plans this would be a good backup communications plan incase TPTB pulled the net... Quoting: ^TrInItY^
how many people could dial in at one time if you set up dialup BBS |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 802592
10/25/2009 3:15 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
Mine does have one and it is a new computer. However, I wouldn't use it. Too much lag if I tried to play Navy Field with dialup. |
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Phennommennonn
The Queen Of Mean
User ID: 801942
10/25/2009 3:18 PM
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i build mine and none of them have a dialup modem when we went dsl in 2000 and removed them when we went cable in 2002
~Galatians 4:16
Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 759743
10/25/2009 3:20 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
how many people could dial in at one time if you set up dialup BBS Quoting: Anonymous Coward 802591
One.
DIALING 1234567890
BUSY
REDIALING 1234567890
BUSY
REDIALING 1234567890
BUSY
REDIALING 1234567890
The "leet" BBSes were those that had multiple phone lines. You could CHAT online with someone at the same time you're using the BBS, how COOL IS THAT?!
Ahhh... memories... |
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GlassPearls
GlassPearls
User ID: 613866
10/25/2009 3:20 PM
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You know... I noticed that every computer I've bought in the last 2 or 3 years does NOT come with a dialup modem..
This used to be standard equipment...
So if the net goes down and GLP has to revert to old school BBS style dialup coms how many of you would even be able to connect with your current setups?
I used to run a rather large bbs way way back in the day and I COULD do it again if the need arose but how many people could even use it?
Today with unlimited long distance plans this would be a good backup communications plan incase TPTB pulled the net...
how many people could dial in at one time if you set up dialup BBS Quoting: Anonymous Coward 802591
Good question. I'll buy a modem dedicated to me a xx number of others. :-)
Another thought. Suppose I needed to pay for access with some alternative currency (*cough*silver*cough*). How would one go about getting/keeping backup services, if conducting traditional transactions goes away (paypal) ? |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 802603
10/25/2009 3:21 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
You know... I noticed that every computer I've bought in the last 2 or 3 years does NOT come with a dialup modem..
This used to be standard equipment...
So if the net goes down and GLP has to revert to old school BBS style dialup coms how many of you would even be able to connect with your current setups?
I used to run a rather large bbs way way back in the day and I COULD do it again if the need arose but how many people could even use it?
Today with unlimited long distance plans this would be a good backup communications plan incase TPTB pulled the net... Quoting: ^TrInItY^
That's freakin' amazing
Now, you think that if tptb go far enough to pull the plug to the web, wouldn't they do the same to the phone lines? |
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^TrInItY^
Forum Administrator
10/25/2009 3:23 PM
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how many people could dial in at one time if you set up dialup BBS Quoting: Anonymous Coward 802591
well you can buy what is called a ringdown line from the phone company that will let people call in to the same phone number and it will allow separate connections..
It's limited to the size of the phone line you run in...
Like you'd have to run a t-1 line into the modem on the box to get 24 people dialed in at the same time...
A t-1 line runs about $400 a month right now soo it would be kind of expensive to pull it off and we'd need something a lot larger than a t-1 connection to handle the normal volume on glp...
Few will listen,
Of the few who listen, fewer still will understand,
Understanding does not mean believe,
Of the handful who believe, most may not know what to do,
Those who even know, how many will actually do ?
And the rare ones who have done it.......
Need not listen to you anymore.
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Rev. Stargazer
User ID: 721873
10/25/2009 3:25 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
I've always insisted on one, just in case. My livelihood is dependent on my 'net access.
An additional question might be; does your ISP offer dial-up as an option?
the isp offering dialup wouldn't matter
you'd actually dial straight into the GLP phone number and connect to our modems IF I set it up that way Quoting: ^TrInItY^
Oh! Old school - great idea!
God must love crazy people, 'cause He made so many of them!
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907AKdude
User ID: 655364
10/25/2009 3:26 PM
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current main PC no, however I have several older ones that do and a few modems in the parts box
Fear Profits a Man Nothing.
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 801555
10/25/2009 3:26 PM | | Re: Does Your Computer Have A Dialup Modem? | Quote |
would we use Zmodem or Xmodem protocol? lol |
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