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[Mike Nicewonger]

 > > How does that play out in line lengths?  For instance, say friend lives 8
> > > mi away.  Do we need to be within 3 miles of each other, or just both of
> > > us within 3 miles of our phone switch?
> > i think he was talking back-to-back, i don't think DSL "modems" know how to dial
> 3miles total length
> Last time I checked  only pairgain modems would support a back-to-back
> config.  $700 for each modem. $20ish for the dry copper. $wasting time
> talking the teleco into actually giving you dry copper and connecting it.
> getting el-cheapo residential dsl/cable then running some sort of vpn is
> more cost effective.

I have a pair of Pairgain E-1 units and they will talk over 4 miles of
unconditioned copper, back-to-back, nice units. I am sure getting the telco to
hook you up with two pairs of dry copper may be fun. (the Pairgains require 2
pair)

-Mike N