Part 2: How Difficult Can It Be To .......

pundabee · Mar 2nd, 2006, 02:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by jivan

it's the same with BSNL I get a transfer rate of 30 KBps while BSNL is 50:1 ratio which means one line of 256 KBps get divided among 50 users. I'm sure it's similar with the sify package that u have.

and that is what should be expected from a 256 line anywhere in the world.

slakhs · Mar 2nd, 2006, 02:43

Yet another good, humourous post but I suspect OP gets into situations just so he can write about it

Cheers
Slakhs

crvlvr · Mar 2nd, 2006, 02:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by jivan

AFA the sify connection u're talking about it's the same with BSNL I get a transfer rate of 30 KBps while BSNL is 50:1 ratio which means one line of 256 KBps get divided among 50 users. I'm sure it's similar with the sify package that u have.

Aren't you better off with a 56K modem over a voice line?

Sama · Mar 2nd, 2006, 03:05

hey, you just should've taken the bus to Pondy, like I did from Chennai.....about 48 Rs to, 55 Rs from....no problems!

rangss · Mar 2nd, 2006, 03:25

At last a decent moan!

hanu-man · Mar 2nd, 2006, 04:31

Great write up, I,ll be there in 2 weeks and I am getting seriously exited about it now! Can almost taste the warm Limca!

jivan · Mar 2nd, 2006, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by crvlvr

Aren't you better off with a 56K modem over a voice line?

The issue with a 56K modem are too many to mention from connection breakages(2 hrs. here in pune (the area where Iam) which is connected nicely) to every 1/2 hr. or so. The transfer speed is between 8-12 Kbps & varies widely & they're in-fact discouraging the use of plain dial-up modem. The backbone is going totally digital by offering ADSL & ADSL2(some pilot projects in progress) so it's better to be on ADSL. The only issue perhaps with ADSL is it's good only if u're living in one place for long. If u're keen to move (read travel) then having an internal/external modem with connection as a backup is also nice.

Nick-H · Mar 2nd, 2006, 11:56

Some confusion over bits and bytes. They measure the line speed in bits .... 256Kb, 64Kb. Your computer gives you the dowload speed in Bytes ... 30KB etc.

8 bits to a Byte. 30KB * 8 = 240Kb which is just fine for a 256 connection.

No, he wouldn't be better off with a 56Kb dial-up!

goangoangone · Mar 2nd, 2006, 12:12

While we're

you can check your speed and other things here
http://www.abeltronica.com/velocimet...=uk&newlang=uk
http://www.pcpitstop.com/

Nick-H · Mar 2nd, 2006, 12:58

...and, you can get heaps of good information on broadband etc in India at www.vinuthomas.com.

Now, where were we?

Malkers · Mar 2nd, 2006, 16:45

At long last I'm back online, been out of service totally for past 24 hours and has cost me a few hundred quid in the process as all my work is reliant on net connection.

Its a huge improvement today too, I got 47kbps now

so in fact I'm still unable to work and Sify don't give a shit.

The package I'm paying for is actually supposed to give me 256 or more, there is a problem at my complex and Sify are here now sorting it, hopefully quickly!

Had another hilarious experience this morning, I needed a piece of hose pipe for washing the terrace, if anybody remembers (who could forget) the famous 2 Ronnies sketch, then you can just imagine how much fun I had getting my piece of hose this morning!

I am looking back on several funny experiences to write about but I figure if I put too many on here then none of you stingey buggers will buy the book!

Cheers
Malc

john.sw · Mar 2nd, 2006, 17:09

<rant> My plumber and his mate came to fix a leak between the lavatory sistern and the bowl.

Having dismantled it, he told me that it needed a new washer. They re-assembled the lavatory, packed their tools and told me they were going to buy a new washer.

Three weeks later they appeared with the new washer. From the looks on thier faces you would have thought that they had only been gone for 20 minutes! They fitted the washer and the lavatory still leaked.

The plumber proudly announced, "It is 90% mended, Sir".

Five months later it is still 90% mended, but at least it's a wet bathroom with a sloping floor and a drain in the corner! </rant>

emilii · Mar 2nd, 2006, 17:15

Malkers: Excellent post! I had a good time reading it. Really helped me to tune myself into the right frequency before departing for my 2nd trip the Wonderland

Quote:

Originally Posted by john.sw

That's India - love it and love moaning about it...

Right to the point

PRIYA · Mar 2nd, 2006, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malkers

I am looking back on several funny experiences to write about but I figure if I put too many on here then none of you stingey buggers will buy the book!

I think you just may as well carry on here. We don't get many books in the nether regions so it's either here or I'll have to ask Phantom to get me a copy

Malkers · Mar 2nd, 2006, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by john.sw

<rant>

Five months later it is still 90% mended, but at least it's a wet bathroom with a sloping floor and a drain in the corner! </rant>

How funny, I have exactly that same situation too, every time he fixes one leek and leaves, another appears but its never leaking when he leaves, i've pretty much given up on it as you have and just let the bloody thing drip now!

Mar 2nd, 2006, 03:05	#19
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,434	hey, you just should've taken the bus to Pondy, like I did from Chennai.....about 48 Rs to, 55 Rs from....no problems! __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Mar 2nd, 2006, 03:25	#20
rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,837	At last a decent moan! __________________ ...and I took the road less travelled.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 04:31	#21
hanu-man Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: london Posts: 31	Great write up, I,ll be there in 2 weeks and I am getting seriously exited about it now! Can almost taste the warm Limca! __________________ he who puts his hand on me to govern me is a usurper & tyrant and I declare him my enemy

Mar 2nd, 2006, 11:56	#23
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,644	Some confusion over bits and bytes. They measure the line speed in bits .... 256Kb, 64Kb. Your computer gives you the dowload speed in Bytes ... 30KB etc. 8 bits to a Byte. 30KB * 8 = 240Kb which is just fine for a 256 connection. No, he wouldn't be better off with a 56Kb dial-up! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Mar 2nd, 2006, 12:12	#24
goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,535	While we're you can check your speed and other things here http://www.abeltronica.com/velocimet...=uk&newlang=uk http://www.pcpitstop.com/ __________________ GoanGoan......here

Mar 2nd, 2006, 02:43	#17
slakhs Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 71	Yet another good, humourous post but I suspect OP gets into situations just so he can write about it Cheers Slakhs

Mar 2nd, 2006, 12:58	#25
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,644	...and, you can get heaps of good information on broadband etc in India at www.vinuthomas.com. Now, where were we?

Mar 2nd, 2006, 16:45	#26
Malkers Not So Bloody Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chipping Sodbury, UK (was Bangalore) Posts: 411	I Need Some 0's For The Garden!! At long last I'm back online, been out of service totally for past 24 hours and has cost me a few hundred quid in the process as all my work is reliant on net connection. Its a huge improvement today too, I got 47kbps now so in fact I'm still unable to work and Sify don't give a shit. The package I'm paying for is actually supposed to give me 256 or more, there is a problem at my complex and Sify are here now sorting it, hopefully quickly! Had another hilarious experience this morning, I needed a piece of hose pipe for washing the terrace, if anybody remembers (who could forget) the famous 2 Ronnies sketch, then you can just imagine how much fun I had getting my piece of hose this morning! I am looking back on several funny experiences to write about but I figure if I put too many on here then none of you stingey buggers will buy the book! Cheers Malc

Mar 2nd, 2006, 17:09	#27
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	<rant> My plumber and his mate came to fix a leak between the lavatory sistern and the bowl. Having dismantled it, he told me that it needed a new washer. They re-assembled the lavatory, packed their tools and told me they were going to buy a new washer. Three weeks later they appeared with the new washer. From the looks on thier faces you would have thought that they had only been gone for 20 minutes! They fitted the washer and the lavatory still leaked. The plumber proudly announced, "It is 90% mended, Sir". Five months later it is still 90% mended, but at least it's a wet bathroom with a sloping floor and a drain in the corner! </rant> __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

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