[aclug-L] Re: DSL vs Cable

[Jeff Vian <jvian@xxxxxxxxxx>]

DSL does NOT require PPP. (at least not with my provider) It uses DHCP to
set the ethernet address.
I am using standard Ethernet connection on  my DSL.  The rest of what was
said here applies.


----- Original Message -----
From: Clint A. Brubakken <cabrubak@xxxxxxx>
To: <discussion@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 11:28 AM
Subject: [aclug-L] Re: DSL vs Cable


>
> 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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