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[rumtastique]

So folks, I need advice on two things.

1) I need a monitor. it doesn't even have to be a great monitor, or all that large, it just needs to function. cheaper is better. Any recommendations?

2) I also need to get internet service at home. what service do y'all have, and do you like it? any dis-recommendations?

thanks for your help...

Comments

[heike.livejournal.com]

We may still have a 17" monitor lying around. If we do, you can have it (it works fine, we just have bigger ones).

We have Comcast. I've had no problems with it.

[cayeux.livejournal.com]

we have verizon DSL. I get about 3Mbps on it, which is less than cable modem (though perfectly adequate), but since we don't have cable TV, a cable modem is stupidly expensive.

[bhudson.livejournal.com]

I have a vintage 1995 Sony Trinitron; yours free if you want it (otherwise I'd have to find a recycler).

[firynze.livejournal.com]

I've got Verizon's lowest-tier DSL and it's pretty good. I randomly have to power-cycle the router sometimes, but that's a minor annoyance.

The major annoyance is that I have to pay $20/mo for a phone line I don't use in addition to the $17.99/mo for the internet package. THAT makes me cranky.

[devreux.livejournal.com]

I responded in some detail (http://derrangedferret.livejournal.com/95089.html) when derrangedferret asked this last month.

[gustavolacerda.livejournal.com]

CMU's helpdesks might could lend you one. The one at my office I borrowed from the SCS Helpdesk.

internet service

[varakesh516.livejournal.com]

i have comcast that includes cable internet (and can be wireless), base line cable and all long distance phone coverage 24/7 for $75 a month. It was wonderful telling verizon to shove it, and get all three for so little. I was paying ~$60 for internet alone. Just a thought.

btw...you can still go to the cmu computer store (or pitt now) and get inexpensive monitors. educational discounts and all...

[mario05.livejournal.com]

Wow, I feel like I'm late to the party here with extra computer parts laying around... I know, it's shocking to hear that I've got extra parts.