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Re: Cable Vs. DSL


From: Jamie Pratt <jamie () nucdc org>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 10:35:54 -0400

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I'm not sure this is the case in all telco's setups - For example, I
am on a cable modem at home, and I can't see *any* traffic but my
own... (Which is how I want it anyways)

jamie

Neal K. Groothuis wrote:

> DSL.  With cable, you're on a broadcast medium, and therefore
everyone
> on your segment can see your traffic and vice-versa.
>
>                                            - neal
>
> On Mon, Apr 21, 2003 at 11:42:25AM -0400, Hornat, Charles wrote:
>
>>Which is more secure?
>
>

- --

Jamie Pratt
Systems Administrator/Programmer Analyst
Norwich University Course Development Center
jamie () nucdc org | ph. (802)485-2532

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