[CQ] Basic questions from a newbie

[Daniel González Gasull]

You're right.  There's a monthly cap, but pretty high: 250GB.

http://xfinity.comcast.net/terms/network/amendment/

2011/5/16 Daniel González Gasull <gasull at gmail.com>:
> 2011/5/16 Bruce Perens <bruce at perens.com>:
>> On 05/16/2011 09:33 AM, Daniel González Gasull wrote:
>> Although you are a newbie, it is not that much of a reach
>> for you to see how long a link you can create between wifi devices, and then
>> experiment with antennas, and then try to make versions that are permanently
>> mounted and provide permanent networking facilities.
>
> But I need a goal; someone or something to connect to.  Otherwise it's
> too lonely.
>
> Are there some existing mesh networks here in San Francisco?  In The
> Mission-Dolores area?
>
>> Regarding your questions, I've heard no evidence that there is a network at
>> all.
>
> Thank you for giving me an answer.
>
>> The problem with sharing your DSL is that DSL providers are capping monthly
>> bandwidth. ATT an Comcast already do.
>
> I believe my Comcast connection doesn't have a cap.  I don't see
> anything in my contract.
>
> And this is another reason why we need the hinternet.
>
> --
> Daniel González Gasull
>



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Daniel González Gasull