Fortunately I do not lack the ability to comprehend modern English, but I do lack the ability to read into a statement what is not there. Even if your suggestion was intended, that DSL line could be shut down as well, which was the point my response was intended to address. -Declan At 10:45 PM 11/7/2001 -0600, Harmon Seaver wrote:
Duh! Read it again. "802.11'd to DSL to a very remote web site?" That DSL line could be clear across town.
Declan McCullagh wrote:
Yes, but then your clandestine midnight droppers-by could disconnect your DSL service in advance. You'd have to couple your DSLcam with a remote is-it-alive pinging service from a secure location...
-Declan
On Wed, Nov 07, 2001 at 11:40:48AM -0800, Major Variola (ret) wrote:
Of course you could connect an automated firearm.
Think of the opportunity to market dedicated camera + uplink devices... battery powered lest the dark visitors check the outlets? 802.11'd to DSL to a very remote web site?
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