Andy’s Technotes and commentary

Error 619 result following a dial-up attempt is often caused by a bad or poor quality modem.

Add the Nintendo Wii to the list of sources of WiFi 802.11x interference. The Wii shares the unregulated 2.4 ghz spectrum with such items as cordless phones, wireless keyboards, headphones, cell phones and older microwave ovens.

Consumer affection for expensive, slow and unreliable wireless networking is baffling to this blogger.