On 3/28/06, Bob Goodwin <bobgoodwin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Has anyone used Direcway/Hughes Net satellite ISP service who can tell me > what data speeds they attained? > > They publish a lot of hype about download speed but are pretty vague about > upload which is a consideration in our case. > > Apparently there are no Linux related problems that I have been able to > find? > > I would appreciate receiving any information. > No direct experience, but satellite Internet has high latency. If you are into any on-line gaming this can put you at a disadvantage, ' The signal has to travel up to orbit and back down again. Pesky spped of light limitation. -- Leonard Isham, CISSP Ostendo non ostento.
