In Japan, they had that on a CD in 1994, just after the law changed. Lines snaked across the floor at Interop in the huge new Makuhari Messe conference center in Chiba. -jsq
Stephen Satchell wrote:
This goes back a number of years. There was a product that literally was a cardboard box that contained everything one needed to get started on the Internet. Just add a modem and a computer, and you were on your way. No fuss, no "learning curve".
I'm beginning to think that someone needs to create a similar product, but for IPv6 internet. The Internet service providers would provide the same sort of kit to get people started. Just add a CSU/DSU (like a cable modem) and a computer, and you are on your way.
These days, wouldn't that be a pre-loaded tablet or smartphone with internal cell card - generally delivered pre-configured, in a cardboard box? :-)