Re: See Ya
jp may (jpm@TWEB.COM)
Sun, 21 Jul 1996 21:20:22 -0700
>>
>> Have you heard of Ricochet modems? They are HOT out here, and provide a
>> solution to the dilemma posed above. Ricochet makes a wireless modem that
>> lets you, in most of the SF Bay Area, connect to the Net from wherever you
>> are. So you can juggle in the sunshine in Golden Gate Park, then take a
>> break by answering Greg, then go back to rollerblading.
>
>Yup. Looked at 'em. they're okay, I guess. Although compared to the TAL
>routers (http://tetherless.com) they're crap.
>
>The ricochet systems run at less than a 28.8k modem. the TAL routers run at
>110k, and they'll be running at 440k in four weeks. TAL are setting up a
>network across Melbourne at the moment, and we're going to use them to
>provide connectivity to our clients.
>
>Ultimately, we'll follow their network across Australia, setting up local
>ISP's as we go.
>
>Compared to them, the ricochet modems aren't worth the bother, really. They
>have a 30 kilometre range, they're spread spectrum,
Amazing, Dwayne!
Whats the cost ?
do tell ..
>they're ROUTERS, not
>modems, they're excellent.
I dont understand that. They are routers ?
If so why ?
Do you put them on your laptop, or are they large, or what ?
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