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[sophistry]

Fact: rumours have been circulating in re. Eircom (my ISP) caving to music biz vis a vis blocking access to filesharing sites & instituting 3-strikes system.

Fact: this morning, was unable to download Bones from either Megaupload or Sendspace (download dialog popped up, 'started' download but did not actually... start); had to watch streaming online.

Fact: have checked all wiring, yet as of hour-ish ago, router no longer receiving wireless signal.

Fact: ummmmmm. :|

Pirating next door's wireless before darting back to study. If I don't return, avenge my internet's death.

Comments

[kessie.livejournal.com]

I would say (and have asked housemate just now) that it's coincidence--our internet (also Eircom) tends to go wonky towards bill time. They have to officially warn you before doing anything to your signal.

*crosses fingers, regardless*

EDit: Also, as far as I can tell, it's focused on torrents more than anything else. But, you know.

[gone-gatoring.livejournal.com]

How come you're still using eircom? They're so expensive!

[colonel-carter.livejournal.com]

I think you are alright. We also have eircom and their broadband has been flickering on and off for the last few days. However it stayed on long enough for me to get both Bones and Hell's kitchen, so it's probably (hopefully!!) a temporary glitch.

Fingers crossed that Eircom can resist the pressure, unlike the French government.....