[linux-help] Re: SBC DSL promo

["Jonathan Hall" <flimzy@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I have DSL from MTC/Carrollsweb as well.  I run a web site--and know that
many others do as well (as I get a lot of ISS virus crap from them).  I
point my domain to it--there's no technical, legal, or practical way for
them to prevent that.

-- Jonathan


----- Original Message -----
From: "Lars von dem Ast" <mrprenzl@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <linux-help@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 1:15 PM
Subject: [linux-help] Re: SBC DSL promo


>
> marcbachman@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >I am considering moving to DSL and am seeking some guidance on what to do
> >myself as far as installation, and what to let SBC do. They say I can't
have
> >a static IP unless I let them install it and its obvious they want to
> >install their cards on any machine that I hook up. Since I think I want
to
> >use a gateway/firewall, I think I shouldn't have more than one direct
> >hookup, but the static IP is my biggest question. Has anybody had success
> >with the static IP setup? If so, what did it cost to have them do it, and
is
> >there any real benefit to letting them do it, as in will I absolutely
keep
> >my static IP? I actually called them to find out but since I'm not
already a
> >customer they don't want to talk to me. Also, is their firewall any good?
> >What does it do? How about Linux compatibility?
> >
> I've got DSL synchronous in Moundridge and it's just like a regular
> TCPIP network connection. I had to provide my own 10/100 card, and Linux
> setup has been no problem. They (Moundridge Telephone) provided a
> hub-looking box to which the phone line comes in and a network cable
> goes out to my box. It blinks like a modem. I also have a static IP
> address. RH Net configuration is a snap.  I asked Carrollsweb if I could
> host my own Web servers and they said yes...until I wanted to point a
> domain name to my address, then they wanted $10/month. Otherwise, I
> think DSL acts just like any other TCPIP network connection, i.e.,
> easier than even the latest PPP connections.
>
> As far as "letting them do it" I'm sure it's an additional charge and
> I'm also sure they'll balk at Linux and treat you like an al-Quaeda
> leper. They might want to install software to hinder any P2P stuff you
> might do with a static IP, or other such Big Corporate Brother crap.
>
> Lb
>
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