Yesterday we managed to setup the cable internet for the network, though it is not as per the book it is working. I will have to read more about MASQ Vs NAT etc
The speeds are between 6 to 8 Kb/sec which is pretty acceptable to me, the best part is no limits on bandwidth usage and a static IP
Aasim’s computer has also been setup the GeForce4 64MB card on that machine really rocks!! Today Aasim wants to try out Quake 3 multiplayer.
I also got time to assemble my new machine with Intel 845glly mobo and had to spend considerable time getting winduhs to install and work over it. I hate being stuck with it, guess will have to wait till a CBP gets back and lets me know what exactly to download, yeah yeah I know its all there on the web BUT then what are friends for if not sharing knowledge 😉
Weekend was pretty busy with nothing in particular. Yeah we did watch the match, guess Swati’s was the first post among my friends about the victory… …
Been thinking a lot about the 2003 Union Budget which was presented on 28th Feb. Everyone is talking about quality of life becoming better etc BUT it is also the a fact that we are moving towards “spend now pay later” economy. This is a great model if the economy is booming and you are assured that the money is not going to dry up. Also this is good when the infrastructure for insurance and health services is great, but India is in a transition phase. This translates to very low interest rates on your savings, poor insurance services, poor investment markets, which inturn means that small businessmen and professionals who went into retirement OR are planning to retire soon with a small capital will be in a fix. Swati’s father has already seen his income from interest shrink by almost 50% My Aunt who is a doctor is similarly worried… …
Even we are worried about our long term strategies BUT thankfully age is on our side.
