[aclug-L] Re: DSL vs Cable

["Clint A. Brubakken" <cabrubak@xxxxxxx>]

Keith Fellers wrote:
> 
> I am trying to decide whether to install DSL or Cable for my system.
> Can someone tell me which is best to use especially for Linux.

it depends on your needs , i assume you wondering about swbell DSL, vs
Cox RoadRunner. 

Price wise there about the same for the basic package. 
Speed of basic downstream seems close, 384kBit guaranteed up to 1.5 mBit
for dsl, and I've heard of 90+k transfers via cable. DSL is slower
upstream, but unless your hosting it might not make a big difference
DSL you have to be within a certain range from your local CO so not
everyone can get it. 
Cable costs an extra $10 if you don't have cable tv service.

If you want more then basic 
DSL offers up to 32 static ip's, and if close to the CO, 384k up, 1.5m
guaranteed up to 6m down. 

Linux wise, both will work basic DSL requires you to use PPP over
Ethernet, which is one extra step, but simple to set up.

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