Qwest DSL

AngelFuree · August 22nd, 2006, 13:04

Anyone know how Qwest's DSL service responds around GFK more specifically the UND apartments? I'm thinking of getting Qwest as my DSL provider 'cause I'm sick of UND and it's oooooh so limited DSL connection/service. Plus, there's that smart enforcer/clean access #### that's driving all of us crazy.
If you know ANYTHING or have heard anything, please reply, you're replies would be very helpful, thanks!

JaceTheAce · August 22nd, 2006, 13:23

Angel what's the matter, you can't download your porn anymore?

J/K .......... I have Midco and the cable internet is very fast. I usually get download speeds showing 3000 kbps and uploads at around 250-300 kbps. But very unfortunately Midco doesn't go out on campus.

I'd imagine that anything would be faster than school's broadband service. Isn't it DSL?...since they make you buy a phone line???

That's the whole point of having broadband... is to download bit torrents and music! (purchasing of course!

)...not to be restricted to some slow download speed and certain websites.

AngelFuree · August 22nd, 2006, 13:42

Exactly man! I can't download the good stuff anymore. Internet just for web browsing is NOT my idea of fun. That's what UND's DSL is for, just web browsing. OH, and if you ever get a virus in your computer and Clean Access detects it, UND will quarantine your connection not allowing you to use your DSL service anymore. So gay.

Qwest offers 1.5 mbps service at the UND apts, so I'm thinking of getting that even if it's not as fast as cable, but it's much better than what the school offers.

AngelFuree · August 23rd, 2006, 00:50

I decided to get Qwest. I canceled my UND land line and DSL application. It'll be better that way

UAL747400 · August 23rd, 2006, 02:44

Yeah, UNDs network is pretty sad. It would always cut out on me when trying to download top gear and fifth gear episodes(Jason's gona be the only one that knows what I'm talking about). Which are HUGE!! Having to start over 4 times to get one show gets old real fast.

I'm using midco net on a wireless network with no problems now. I had all kinds of issues before I downloaded the stupid update for the router. Duh!

TXaviator · August 23rd, 2006, 10:55

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

Yeah, UNDs network is pretty sad. It would always cut out on me when trying to download top gear and fifth gear episodes(Jason's gona be the only one that knows what I'm talking about). Which are HUGE!! Having to start over 4 times to get one show gets old real fast.

I'm using midco net on a wireless network with no problems now. I had all kinds of issues before I downloaded the stupid update for the router. Duh!

yeah man, firmware updates for routers are key. i have a shiiiitty d-link right now... i need to see about hacking the power output on the transmitter.

JaceTheAce · August 23rd, 2006, 11:24

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

Yeah, UNDs network is pretty sad. It would always cut out on me when trying to download top gear and fifth gear episodes(Jason's gona be the only one that knows what I'm talking about). Which are HUGE!! Having to start over 4 times to get one show gets old real fast.

I'm using midco net on a wireless network with no problems now. I had all kinds of issues before I downloaded the stupid update for the router. Duh!

Haha, I have almost every episode recorded from DVR onto DVD!

WOO HOO! Let me know if you want copies. (They are full 480i resolution).

Have you seen Tiff drifting in a Morris Minor? Pretty hilarious.

stuckingfk · August 23rd, 2006, 15:25

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Haha, I have almost every episode recorded from DVR onto DVD!

WOO HOO! Let me know if you want copies. (They are full 480i resolution).

Have you seen Tiff drifting in a Morris Minor? Pretty hilarious.

What do you use to record off of your DVR onto DVD?

What DVR are you using? Midco's?

Thanks

JaceTheAce · August 23rd, 2006, 16:15

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Originally Posted by stuckingfk

What do you use to record off of your DVR onto DVD?

What DVR are you using? Midco's?

Thanks

I got them from a friend who religiously records Top and Fifth Gear episodes...actually he has Tivo and he records it directly to DVD-R's (I believe it has a DVD-R built in). I'm going to get the High Definition service through Midco since it's only $8 a month more... it's supposed to come with some sort of DVR setup. I'll let you know how it works once I get it set up.

Foxcow · August 25th, 2006, 12:50

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

Yeah, UNDs network is pretty sad. It would always cut out on me when trying to download top gear and fifth gear episodes(Jason's gona be the only one that knows what I'm talking about). Which are HUGE!! Having to start over 4 times to get one show gets old real fast.

I'm using midco net on a wireless network with no problems now. I had all kinds of issues before I downloaded the stupid update for the router. Duh!

For my first two years at UND, aside from convience, the network was one of the main selling points when Napster was at its peak.

UAL747400 · August 25th, 2006, 14:56

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Originally Posted by Foxcow

For my first two years at UND, aside from convience, the network was one of the main selling points when Napster was at its peak.

You're old!

Foxcow · August 26th, 2006, 09:48

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

You're old!

Not too old

. I started in 2000 living in Bek then Smith in 2001.

roundout · August 26th, 2006, 11:22

Quote:

I started in 2000 living in Bek then Smith in 2001.

i heard something about my old roommate from bek hall the other day. you should call our friend.

Foxcow · August 26th, 2006, 16:55

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Originally Posted by roundout

i heard something about my old roommate from bek hall the other day. you should call our friend.

Fatty McGee?

roundout · August 29th, 2006, 10:30

yes. he physically removed kelsey out of the babylon one night a couple weeks ago. she probably deserved it.

Foxcow · August 30th, 2006, 15:49

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Originally Posted by roundout

yes. he physically removed kelsey out of the babylon one night a couple weeks ago. she probably deserved it.

Haha! I am glad I'm outta there because there is no place left to go that she can't go. Fatty McGee 1, Smellsey 0.

AngelFuree · August 30th, 2006, 21:55

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Originally Posted by Foxcow

Haha! I am glad I'm outta there because there is no place left to go that she can't go. Fatty McGee 1, Smellsey 0.

You need to come back one day and visit. It was funny as hell ripping on these people when you were around. I do it more now that you aren't around, no worries

Foxcow · September 1st, 2006, 14:28

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Originally Posted by AngelFuree

You need to come back one day and visit. It was funny as hell ripping on these people when you were around. I do it more now that you aren't around, no worries

Once I finish training, I will grab a few jumpseats on up

August 22nd, 2006, 13:04	#1
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,374	Qwest DSL Anyone know how Qwest's DSL service responds around GFK more specifically the UND apartments? I'm thinking of getting Qwest as my DSL provider 'cause I'm sick of UND and it's oooooh so limited DSL connection/service. Plus, there's that smart enforcer/clean access #### that's driving all of us crazy. If you know ANYTHING or have heard anything, please reply, you're replies would be very helpful, thanks!

August 22nd, 2006, 13:23	#2
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	Re: Qwest DSL Angel what's the matter, you can't download your porn anymore? J/K .......... I have Midco and the cable internet is very fast. I usually get download speeds showing 3000 kbps and uploads at around 250-300 kbps. But very unfortunately Midco doesn't go out on campus. I'd imagine that anything would be faster than school's broadband service. Isn't it DSL?...since they make you buy a phone line??? That's the whole point of having broadband... is to download bit torrents and music! (purchasing of course! )...not to be restricted to some slow download speed and certain websites. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

August 22nd, 2006, 13:42	#3
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,374	Re: Qwest DSL Exactly man! I can't download the good stuff anymore. Internet just for web browsing is NOT my idea of fun. That's what UND's DSL is for, just web browsing. OH, and if you ever get a virus in your computer and Clean Access detects it, UND will quarantine your connection not allowing you to use your DSL service anymore. So gay. Qwest offers 1.5 mbps service at the UND apts, so I'm thinking of getting that even if it's not as fast as cable, but it's much better than what the school offers.

August 23rd, 2006, 00:50	#4
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,374	Re: Qwest DSL I decided to get Qwest. I canceled my UND land line and DSL application. It'll be better that way

August 23rd, 2006, 02:44	#5
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	Re: Qwest DSL Yeah, UNDs network is pretty sad. It would always cut out on me when trying to download top gear and fifth gear episodes(Jason's gona be the only one that knows what I'm talking about). Which are HUGE!! Having to start over 4 times to get one show gets old real fast. I'm using midco net on a wireless network with no problems now. I had all kinds of issues before I downloaded the stupid update for the router. Duh! __________________

August 29th, 2006, 10:30	#15
roundout Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kads Posts: 851	Re: Qwest DSL yes. he physically removed kelsey out of the babylon one night a couple weeks ago. she probably deserved it. __________________ http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm this reference tool contains examples of the proper spellings and usages of the following words: your, you're, there, their, they're, than, then

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