Rajesh Jain writes:
From a time when I was barely connected (a computer at home and office; no notebook) to now when I have become arguably one of the most connected people has been a short ride. I have a Fujitsu S Series Lifebook notebook running Windows XP and Linux. It has three forms of in-built connectivity: Ethernet, dial-up and Wi-Fi.
To these, I have now added two more connectivity options. There is a Reliance R-Connect card which works as both a CDMA modem and phone, though I don’t use the phone capability. The Sierra Wireless card cost Rs 14,700 ($300) and the monthly service costs Rs 650 ($14) for 1 GB data transfer. (There is also a Rs 1,500 unlimited data transfer option). The Reliance network is present across hundreds of towns and cities in India and it is possible to get 30-40 Kbps connectivity speeds for the most part. Not great, but it is a good start. In addition, my Orange mobile phone now can also work as a GPRS modem via a USB-Bluetooth dongle. So, talk of being “ultimately connected.”
First reaction: "Phew!"
Immediately after that: "Ok, so now what?" What does one do with all this connectivity? In fact, what does Rajesh do with all this connectivity, I wonder.
What would be more useful for me (in my little utopian world) would be a fast, cheap, easy-to-understand, easy-to-configure, low-power and omnipresent connection. I want to forget about the connectivity with all its bells and whistles (although I concede I'd be excited for a couple of days if my wish ever came true) and get on with whatever it is I need the connectivity for.
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