Opinion on Vista and Dapper delays

[Alexander Jacob Tsykin]

On Wednesday 12 April 2006 10:20, Cefiar wrote:
> On Wednesday 12 April 2006 09:44, David M wrote:
> > And yes, I did need to dig out my old modem just the other day when I
> > *did* have ADSL problems.. ;-)
>
> I just wish ADSL All-in-one (router/modem/VPN/VoIP) manufacturers would add
> a dial-up modem into the mix as well. It's not a HUGE cost, and I for one
> would pay for a reliable device that had this functionality all in the one
> box.
>
> Yes, I know you can buy boxes that have ISDN as a backup, or a serial port
> that can be used for dial-up. Is it so much more to ask for a modem as
> well?
>
> (end OT rant)
>
> Of note: I would expect dial-up to be around, at least in many parts of the
> world, for a LONG time, like at least 5 years, possibly longer in the less
> economically profitable countries.
>
It will be around for much longer than 5 years, but it will gradually become 
less and less popular.

Sasha