I agree - the only way to go these days. There are loads of cheaper solutions geared to email only services.bb_matt said:/me pats the only logical decision for a business related email - your own domain !
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bb_matt
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The beauty of it is how low cost it is.
I can get an entire years email access for R100 if I shop around, which includes the yearly domain renewal.
It also allows me to move my domain to another host if I'm not happy with the services = complete flexibility.
I can get an entire years email access for R100 if I shop around, which includes the yearly domain renewal.
It also allows me to move my domain to another host if I'm not happy with the services = complete flexibility.
mikkelz_za
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bb_matt said:/me pats the only logical decision for a business related email - your own domain !
Agreed, definately. Bit strange if you have a business and don't have your own domain these days..
bb_matt
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I think it's because people are a bit scared off by the process, but it's just so easy these days - initial setup including domain can be under R200 and then it's R100 a year after that - often for 5 to 10 email accounts !
All you have to do is pick a reputable hosting company, decide on a domain, pay and it's done.
All you have to do is pick a reputable hosting company, decide on a domain, pay and it's done.
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Remember I'm talking about your "average joe" user.
The ones that think ADSL modems still dial out
The ones that use their DSL for browsing, email and the odd download - these users prolly make up an easy 50% of the existing ADSL base, and are not the most tech savvy.
The ones that think ADSL modems still dial out
The ones that use their DSL for browsing, email and the odd download - these users prolly make up an easy 50% of the existing ADSL base, and are not the most tech savvy.
mikkelz_za
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i.e. all the "satisified" users?
bb_matt
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lewstherin is 100% correct - most people just are not interested or care, so long as their email works and they can view websites.
Heck, a business buddy of mine STILL doesn't understand the concept of a network cable and ADSL - like lewstherin says, he still thinks about dialing and modems.
I say to him, "here's your network cable, plug it into your laptop here"
Him: "here ?"
Me: "No, that's your modem plug, if you look real carefully, you'll see that the network plug you have will not fit into that socket" (at this point I have visions of him as a toddler hammering the square peg into the round hole)
Him: "Aaah - ok, then I just dial out ?"
Me: "No, you plug the cable into your network point in the wall over here, the one that is labelled 3 - Dave"
Him: "Here ?" (tries to plug it into telephone socket)
Me: "No, that's for your telephone, you can see that the network cable won't fit" (at this point I have visions of me as a toddler hitting him over the head with the square peg)
Him: "Oh, ok, then I just dial out ?"
Me: "No, you don't dial out, remember I told you about that little room under the stairs where Telkom were the other day, hmmm ?"
Him: (looking confused): "Er, yeah, yeah sure"
Me: (baby talk) "Well, the nice man from Telkom installed ADSL for us and that's where your network cable goes to"
Him: "so, I don't dial out at all ?"
Me: (I'm almost there !) "no, your online 24/7"
Him: "Wow, that's amazing ! - these machines are incredible !"
Me: "Yes, they are, ok Dave, I'll be going now !" (make a desperate run for the door)
... As I'm walking out the door
Him: "What's my password for dialup ?"
Heck, a business buddy of mine STILL doesn't understand the concept of a network cable and ADSL - like lewstherin says, he still thinks about dialing and modems.
I say to him, "here's your network cable, plug it into your laptop here"
Him: "here ?"
Me: "No, that's your modem plug, if you look real carefully, you'll see that the network plug you have will not fit into that socket" (at this point I have visions of him as a toddler hammering the square peg into the round hole)
Him: "Aaah - ok, then I just dial out ?"
Me: "No, you plug the cable into your network point in the wall over here, the one that is labelled 3 - Dave"
Him: "Here ?" (tries to plug it into telephone socket)
Me: "No, that's for your telephone, you can see that the network cable won't fit" (at this point I have visions of me as a toddler hitting him over the head with the square peg)
Him: "Oh, ok, then I just dial out ?"
Me: "No, you don't dial out, remember I told you about that little room under the stairs where Telkom were the other day, hmmm ?"
Him: (looking confused): "Er, yeah, yeah sure"
Me: (baby talk) "Well, the nice man from Telkom installed ADSL for us and that's where your network cable goes to"
Him: "so, I don't dial out at all ?"
Me: (I'm almost there !) "no, your online 24/7"
Him: "Wow, that's amazing ! - these machines are incredible !"
Me: "Yes, they are, ok Dave, I'll be going now !" (make a desperate run for the door)
... As I'm walking out the door
Him: "What's my password for dialup ?"