The main cable line into the house was split between the computer and the televisions and a cable 'modem' was attached to the network card and the incoming cable and plugged into an AC outlet. I tested some favourite websites against a 2X modem running at 31,200 and load times were between 3 to 5 times as fast. A 1 Meg file downloaded in seconds instead of minutes. Web searches are lighting fast, e-mail is sent faster, especially with attachments and newsgroup postings are downloaded instantly. Streaming audio suchh as Realaudio and Liquidaudio have much superior quality when listening at cable speed.
Cable access is available in a growing number of centres across Canada.
The Connection Computer Center has been completely renovated and now features a huge selection of software, hardware and accessories. Here you will find product information, free seminar details, employment info, press releases, a showcase of lighting installations and training information. The site features information on MIAC '99 in Montreal this August and details the Association's many other activities. Music Books Plus has greatly expanded their catalogue and now features online over 3,000 books, videos and CD-ROMs on concert lighting, architectural lighting, theatrical lighting, multimedia, video, pro audio and the Internet.