[aclug-L] Re: DSL vs Cable

[Jeff Vian <jvian@xxxxxxxxxx>]

When I installed my DSL for Linux they told me they did not support Linux
(SWBELL).
However, I set it up in a matter of 5 minutes and it has been flawless.
The notes on PPPoE are not really relevant because that part is taken care
of between the modem and their switch.
To my system it seems just an ethernet connection and with DHCP to get the
IP it has had NO hitches in over 11 months.

I routinely get 110 - 120 K/S download rates.
I even downloaded the RedHat 7.0 CD images in about 3 hours each

There is NO special software required for service from SWBELL with Linux.
Their "special software" allows a windows user to break and reestablish the
DHCP lease and to view the network parameters (IP, routing, etc).  It does
not apply to Linux.

----- Original Message -----
From: jg <jamesga@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <discussion@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 6:20 PM
Subject: [aclug-L] Re: DSL vs Cable


>
>
> I called SWBell 2 days ago to find out about availabilty in my area (67207
> zip-code). They said "no-go" but work should have been complete by fall
> 2000. I also asked about Linux. She said "SWBell does not support
> Linux". She also said: "special software is required". She also mentioned
> "PPPOE". A SWBell tech should be emailing me with some more info.
>
> To John Alexander: Please bring up the subject of "being Linux
> friendly" to people when people call sprints 1-800 number. It seems
> SWBell thinks like CoxCable when Linux is concerned.
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, 21 Dec 2000, 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.
> >
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