Well I finally had to buckle down to get internet service. My "local unsecured provider" is no longer in service and with the university's wireless service being less than reliable consistently, I've decided that it is about time that I acquire a dedicated service for myself. It will be provided by the forever awesome cable internet service provider, Cox Communications. I was a little hesitant to purchase service with them, but considering the fact that I would have little savings through Qwest's DSL service, plus Cox being faster, Cox it was. They should be coming on Saturday to hook it up and I may even get the cable modem and router I ordered by Friday (Monday at the latest), so granted that there are no hiccups, I should have "blazing fast" internet service soon.

Oh, I forgot to mention the extra perk at no extra charge Cox will provide for me, basic cable! Now I get access to all my favorite network channels with the quality of analog cable plus I will have access to such other great channels such as the QVC and HSN shopping networks, C-Span and C-Span 2 and over six public access television channels!

Well, I suppose that I had to face the music eventually that I could not get a free ride. Since I am not on the friendliest terms with my neighbors, who are now leaving garbage in my back yard, I thought it was best that I did not broach the subject of accessing their wireless network, thus leaving the only option to get my own. My hope is that they will move out after the semseter with their replacements being much less of the uberparty types and hopefully willing to split some costs. If the price is right, I may consider getting expanded basic, but I think I will save the money for other necessities.

-Trevor