Cable Internet Access

[Barbara Brattin]

We are finally moving to a web based integrated library system, and are now 
faced with moving up to a T-1 line for our telecommunications. Needless to 
say, this is quite an expensive proposition, even with the e-rate discount. 
 I have heard how fast cable internet access is, however, I have also heard 
that it is much more unreliable than using a T-1 line. Are any of you using 
cable for internet access? We have been told cable access is free for 
public libraries, but what are they not telling us? Besides a cable modem, 
what different equipment will I need to purchase? Does "free" mean one IP 
address, or can I connect as many pc's as I want to simultaneously? Thanks 
for your help.
Barb Brattin