The Virtual Pub
Come Inside... => The Computer Room => Topic started by: Barman on May 27, 2010, 02:05:50 PM
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Looks like LL will have to make a quick exit to the UK this weekend because of family health issues...
What would be the best way to get Intermong access on her laptop for a short period (up to three months)?
She will mostly be based in Epsom.
I'm thinking along the lines of a 3G dongle or suchlike?
Thanks...
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O2 looks cheapest, but what do I know?
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O2 looks cheapest, but what do I know?
I'll avoid it like the plague then! lol:
Seriously, thanks - I'll check their web site out...
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Check for free wi-fi spots.
Our Youngs pub has a free service.
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Check for free wi-fi spots.
Our Youngs pub has a free service.
I'm not having her sit in the pub all day! cussing:
Looks like a Vodafone or Virgin Dongle... rubschin:
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You can still get a signal outside.
Also it's an hotel so you can always sit in reception.
We even use their leccy.
Anyway, just check Epsom for free wi-fi spots.
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How about -
http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/restaurants/restaurant-locator.shtml
no alcohol, just calories
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How about -
http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/restaurants/restaurant-locator.shtml
no alcohol, just calories
I don't think so... noooo:
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Have you tried looking yet?
Holiday Inn etc.
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Have you tried looking yet?
Holiday Inn etc.
She really needs to communicate from home - so a 3G dongle is going to be the best bet. She is renting for six months so a land-line and broadband is out of the question...
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Dongle is the answer ~ cost depends on just how much download you want but the dongle on a PAYG basis will sort the job and be available every time you both come over. BTW most dongles will not handle Linux. I am having a hell of a job finding one to work with Linux ~ despite various promises from all main suppliers etc.
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Dongle is the answer ~ cost depends on just how much download you want but the dongle on a PAYG basis will sort the job and be available every time you both come over. BTW most dongles will not handle Linux. I am having a hell of a job finding one to work with Linux ~ despite various promises from all main suppliers etc.
I think you're right...
Just to choose betwixt Virgin and Vodafone...
Virgin says 'Good' coverage (as opposed to V. Good or excellent) in Epsom... can't get the Vodafone site to give the same info but I'd guess it would be better... don't want her to be fucking about hanging out of windows or climbing on stools to get a signal really... noooo:
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She might fall off and bruise her bum.
Oh redface:
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I borrowed a Vodafone dongle when I was in hospital and it worked fine. It was a spare office one and we have several others being used in the southeast and I've not heard of any complaints.
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I borrowed a Vodafone dongle when I was in hospital and it worked fine. It was a spare office one and we have several others being used in the southeast and I've not heard of any complaints.
Thanks Uncle, Vodafone it is then... happy088
I'll order it now and set the SMTP up for her before she goes...
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I bought a 1 G Vodafone dongle for ?30 which includes ?15 top up. It works like Skype credit you have to use it within 6 months to keep the credit otherwise you will lose it. Have used it at various hotels recently with excellent results. Only works in the UK and bought it from Maplin. Used about ?2.50 over a weekend which is brilliant value compared to the ?15 a day vouchers hotels want to charge.
As I am off to France tomorrow I have bought the Vodafone 3g dongle, cost ?25, includes the ?15 for one month top up, should work in Europe, pay as you go, but expires after 1 month. I am planning on leaving it with my brother for him to continue to use after I return home. Hopefully I will let you know how I get on with it on Saturday.
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Excellent - thanks top team! cloud9:
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Oh bought the 3g one from the Vodafone Phone shop.
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Just a thought, do you have any friends over here who are on a BT broadband tariff as the free wifi minutes on all the plans are now unlimited (10k minutes a month fair usage policy). If they are happy to let LL log into that then the minutes can be used on any BT opernworld of BT fon network that she can receive (any recent BT broadband customer now has part of their bandwith automatically assigned to the fon network).
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Just a thought, do you have any friends over here who are on a BT broadband tariff as the free wifi minutes on all the plans are now unlimited (10k minutes a month fair usage policy). If they are happy to let LL log into that then the minutes can be used on any BT opernworld of BT fon network that she can receive (any recent BT broadband customer now has part of their bandwith automatically assigned to the fon network).
Thanks but no... noooo: