is broadband a luxury?

[erikistired]

depends on where you live!

 

[notfred]

Not any more than a cell phone, or the drive-thru, or air conditioning, or your TV, or almost everything else we spend our money on.

 

[homestarmy]

Nope, not anymore when you can have it for ~$27. The lower the price, the more excruciating it is to try and do tech support for it. I'm glad that I am only there on weekends now (for SBC) and supporting digital cameras where most people calling have some kind of a clue...

 

[Paulson]

I have mediacom at my apartment (3 mbps) which is totally awesome... at home it's only 256kb down/up 🙁 (Damn mvtvwireless)

 

Originally posted by: dighn
yes

you don't need it to survive

It it an absolute, no questions asked necessity for my job.

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: WhiteWonder
isn't a computer a luxury?

Unless you provide food, shelter and clothing for yourself and your family by writing software.

 

[MiniDoom]

Do you still have a black and white tv? or an 8 track?

but I do have 2 technics 1200 turntables cause they still kick a$$!

 

[Klixxer]

Yes it is for most people, some people depend on it to make a living, for those it is not.

I wouldn't want to be without it though.

 

[Gravity]

Posting, however is a priveledge. Please stop.

 

[PanzerIV]

Originally posted by: rdubbz420
Do you still have a black and white tv? or an 8 track?

but I do have 2 technics 1200 turntables cause they still kick a$$!

**drool** The titan of turntables... 😀

 

[JBT]

No its a right.

 

[MiniDoom]

Originally posted by: PanzerIV

Originally posted by: rdubbz420
Do you still have a black and white tv? or an 8 track?

but I do have 2 technics 1200 turntables cause they still kick a$$!

**drool** The titan of turntables... 😀

Definitely stands the test of time:beer:

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: SampSon

Originally posted by: dighn
yes

you don't need it to survive

It it an absolute, no questions asked necessity for my job.

Which is why I clarified for home users. For *most* businesses, a broadband connection is a necessity at some level of their business operations.