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Old 04-14-2007, 09:59 AM   #1
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A positive step towards better communication at sea? An interesting development for the near future - Internet via satellite:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6551807.stm

"After initial testing the satellite will be opened up for commercial use".
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A positive step towards better communication at sea? An interesting development for the near future - Internet via satellite:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6551807.stm

"After initial testing the satellite will be opened up for commercial use".
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Shouldn't be too long - I am sending this reply by IPSTAR satellite - which is in stationary orbit over the N.E. corner of Suluwesi (on the Equator at 120 east)

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