Update, 1 of 2

Went to the OTE office today and arranged for DSL. The lady was very apologetic when she said the wireless router/modem wasn't in stock today, but would probably be in stock by tomorrow or Friday. My view is that it's no big deal, because I'd have to wait a week to ten days anyway for the DSL to be turned on.

Those of you with DSL: how long did it take to get turned on where you were?

Deeper update (2 of 2)

Nine years ago today, I should have died. And if I hadn't broken a fundamental rule, I probably would have.

( Long story behind the cut. )