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

["Jim Vetor" <jvetor1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

No, I was just commenting on the service of Netzero now.
----- Original Message -----
From: Steven Saner <ssaner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <linux-help@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 12:47 PM
Subject: [linux-help] Re: Have question about Slackware Linux 7


>
> 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
> > >
> > >--
> > >Jesse Kaufman                           |       WebSurf Internet Access
> > >Administration / Web Development        |       www.websurf.net
> > >glandix@xxxxxxxxxxx                     |       Ph: 316.945.7873
> > >www.linuxfreak.com/~glandix             |       Fax: 316.946.9944
> > >--
> > >
> > ><<< Vim is a REAL man's text editor.  I don't know why anyone else
would
> > >     even bother with sissy programs like emacs, or even worse...
pico!
> > > >>>
> > >
> > >
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