Re: [OT] Tragedy, narrowly averted

ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
...re copper wires...

But those signals through copper wiring r.a.r.e.l.y. failed
unlike the new, bright, and shiny digital service.  Even with
a cell phone as a backup system or you only phone you have to
scramble around to find a place to charge THAT if you don't
have a USB port in your car when power is lost.

  doesn't everyone have a cigarrette lighter conversion cable?

  actually many cars don't seem to have cig lighters any more
so that can be noted as a huge improvement in the quality of
life for millions of people.

  our copper wire line was always a PITA for as long as we had
it.  i was relieved when we finally got rid of it and moved on
to the cell service.  my internet comes via another system as
we are out in the sticks - that's a whole different kettle of
fish...


  songbird