[linux-help] Re: Have question about Slackware Linux 7

[Steven Saner <ssaner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

But you weren't using Netzero with Linux, where you?


On Tue, Dec 19, 2000 at 12:32:27PM -0600, Jim Vetor wrote:
> 
> I recently gave up on Netzero. they are so heavy into ads that they drive 
> you completely nuts and the connection isn't what it used to be. I stopped 
> paying for an ISP because netzero's connection worked as good as or better 
> then the one I was paying for. Not the case any more. I have gone back to 
> paying.
> 
> I haven't used Southwind so don't know anything about them.
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
> >From: Jesse Kaufman <glandix@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: linux-help@xxxxxxxxx
> >To: <linux-help@xxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: [linux-help] Re: Have question about Slackware Linux 7
> >Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 11:42:48 -0600 (CST)
> >
> >
> >On Tue, 19 Dec 2000, Steven Saner wrote:
> >
> > > 2. I don't know of any free ISPs that support Linux. Generally you
> > > need a standard dialup provider that allows a standard PPP connection
> > > using PAP (or CHAP) authentication without any proprietary crap in
> > > between. It strikes me that I have heard that someone was able to
> > > crack one of the free ISPs mechanism and make it work with Linux, but
> > > that would surely be against the terms and conditions of the ISP and
> > > would probably get your account closed. As to cheap ISPs, define
> > > cheap. Speaking as an administrator of an ISP, you get what you pay
> > > for.
> >
> >does NetZero use "normal" methods or is it proprietary?  i know a lot of
> >people that use it, but i've never really heard/looked...  personally,
> >also being an admin, i would agree that you get what you pay for, and
> >would definately have to suggest my fav provider: SouthWind! : ^ )  (yeah,
> >i know, i work for a different one...  shhh! : ^ )
> >
> > > 3. You are probably right that no one will want a Packard Bell, but
> > > there are several used computer stores in town that could sell you a
> > > cheap used machine, and might even give you some trade-in
> > > value. Command Computer Surplus is one such place between Wichita and
> > > Goddard. Someone else may be able to direct you to others.
> >
> ><sarcasm>ooo... i want a packard bell</sarcasm> ... actually, i have one
> >sitting right next to me that i wanted to play w/ FreeBSD on, but i've
> >given that up and turned it into a paperweight / computer-junkyard!
> >hopefully once i get my parent's old gateway (not much better), i can
> >finally use it! : ^ )
> >
> >gLaNDix
> >
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> >
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