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That's on their basic package, which I'm not on. Don't have a download limit yet although they plan to introduce one of 15GB/month in the first quarter of 2005 on my package but that's when my years contract is up anyway and I'm thinking of changing. The quality of the connection with BT is good, bu...
by purplegrum
Fri Dec 03, 2004 2:24 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Praise Be to telewest
Replies: 26
Views: 15822

I was going to sign up for the 2MB trial that BT are offering, but alas I sat on my arse for too long and it's full.

I can see an upgrade to 1MB soon though, I'm beginning to tap my finger at 512.
by purplegrum
Fri Dec 03, 2004 2:18 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Praise Be to telewest
Replies: 26
Views: 15822

Just keep thinking about how good ADSL will feel after months on dial up... it'll be like getting it for the first time again!
by purplegrum
Fri Dec 03, 2004 2:11 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Praise Be to telewest
Replies: 26
Views: 15822

turbozutek wrote:There is no fucking ADSL in my area yet and 'TeleWest' can't dig up my driveway to sling in a cable so:

Virgin Unmetered Dial Up:

Up: 36.6k-BITS
Down: 47.7 k-BITS

Time taken to run a windows update: Fucking phone numbers mate!

:-(

Chris...


Satellite Broadband an option?!
by purplegrum
Fri Dec 03, 2004 2:07 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Praise Be to telewest
Replies: 26
Views: 15822

BT Openworld 512K

Downstream
457 Kbps (57.1 KB/sec) 493 Kbps (inc. overheads)

Upstream
229 Kbps (28.6 KB/sec) 247 Kbps (inc. overheads)
by purplegrum
Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:47 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Praise Be to telewest
Replies: 26
Views: 15822

insomnia

So it's 1:40am and this is the third night in a row that I've been unable to sleep.

Anybody got any proven cures to that awful thing that is insomnia?
by purplegrum
Fri Dec 03, 2004 1:39 am
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: insomnia
Replies: 11
Views: 6215

wegieman wrote:is tom weir still alive?


Yeah, I think he is. He's 90 years old though!
by purplegrum
Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:50 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Molly Weir dies, aged 94
Replies: 13
Views: 7224

What song are you listening to?

This is a thread that really took off on another forum that I frequent, so let's see how it goes here. Idea's simple: most of us listen to music while we're at the PC, so post the song you're listening to and we can get an idea of what kind of music we all like, maybe even discover some new artists ...
by purplegrum
Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:25 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: What song are you listening to?
Replies: 3979
Views: 1560157

The Modern Fossil wrote:
why dont you both get a twin room for about £45, save cash and get breakfast in the morning?

Fossil :)
always happy to help


I'll just drive home, or, sleep in the car!
by purplegrum
Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:23 pm
 
Forum: Forum Archive
Topic: CHRISTMAS NIGHT OUT - 17th Dec
Replies: 138
Views: 86149

Oops. Having the two threads with similar names on the same subject confuses me.
by purplegrum
Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:10 pm
 
Forum: Forum Archive
Topic: The HG.com Christmas night out
Replies: 111
Views: 54478

Nice tree! I'm dreading the trip into the loft to try and find ours behind the years accumulation of (mostly computer) junk that I tend to fling up there out the road.
by purplegrum
Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:09 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Christmas Present
Replies: 14
Views: 6943

Yes, I would still like to join you for a curry and I've paid my £5.
I may be driving if I can't find a floor or park bench.
Yes, I will be coming for a drink after the curry.
Yes, I'm clubbing.
by purplegrum
Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:05 pm
 
Forum: Forum Archive
Topic: The HG.com Christmas night out
Replies: 111
Views: 54478

So, along the line of Christmas presents - what are we all wanting from Santa this year?

I'd quite like one of these really, but I'll settle for a Pocket PC or a new GPS.

Image
by purplegrum
Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:03 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Christmas Present
Replies: 14
Views: 6943

Can I just check you've still got me as coming, told Sharon I wasn't anymore but circumstances changed and you're stuck with me I'm afraid.
by purplegrum
Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:55 pm
 
Forum: Forum Archive
Topic: The HG.com Christmas night out
Replies: 111
Views: 54478

scotia47 wrote:I happen to like U2.

*slinks away*


What do you think of Vertigo then Scotia? I love it.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/u2/ad/ (Requires Quicktime)
by purplegrum
Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:02 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: MP3 players<help>
Replies: 97
Views: 41521
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