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On Fri, 30 Jun 2000 18:13:27 GMT, gsmh@gmx.net (Phillip Deackes)
wrote:

>In article <slrn8lpg36.67q.charlesb@local-gateway.summerfieldtechnology.co.uk>, Charles Blackburn wrote:
>>On Tue, 27 Jun 2000 22:18:54 +0100, Trevor Barton wrote:
>>>Hear hear, I agree entirely ... if yo'all insist on keeping connections
>>>up with no reason then inevitably someone has to pay for the extra 
>>>modems and incoming connection that freeserve will need to supply not 
>>
>>so how will dial-on-demand help me access my box from the other side opf the 
>>country over the internet then?
>
>Charles, an IP describing itself as '24/7' or 'unlimited' is simply
>stating that a user can connect at any time, day or night, without
>incuring telephone charges. I hadn't even considered that such an IP
>might be selling a permanent link. What you seem to want is an 'always
>on' connection. For this you need a cable modem, ADSL or a leased line.
>A dial-up IP is not 'always on' and the company can only offer the
>service it offers if users realise this and abide by the terms and
>conditions.
>
>I notice that RM (Research Machines) is selling software to schools
>which allows students to connect to the school network from home. If
>the student tries to initiate a connection over the Internet, the
>school server responds by going on-line. Maybe this is the sort of
>thing you need. I am sure RM are not the only company selling such
>software.
>
>-- 
>Phillip Deackes
>Using Storm Linux 2000
This may be a little OT, but possibly not. have a look at 

http://www.spacetech.co.uk/eurosky/index.html

seems to me to be a good idea, if a little expensive.