It ain't no hot rod. Why that's a good thing.
Many people first experience a fast Internet connection at work.
But cable modems and some DSL connections that you might get at home can be faster than many business connections. It's easier to receive smooth video, clear sound and services such as pop-up searches. Availability and responsiveness promotes informality and inquiry. People with fast connections research, investigate and reference information more casually and more frequently than those who work at dial-up speeds. These connections are always on, so there's no more dialing in.