[OLUG] Introduction and DSL ISP question

[Phil Brutsche]

I don't have a cable modem (I'm in a college dorm) but I'll put in what I
know...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far way, someone said...

> Oh yes, I've considered the cable modem option but it looked like cox at home
> was the main choice (I'll admit I didn't look overly in depth) and they
> seem to use some proprietary software which at first glance would seem to
> rule out them being tolerant of Linux (although I'm sure the service would
> work on Linux).  If cable modem access is the recommendation of the group
> for copious/cost effective bandwith I'll certainly give it a more thorough
> investigation. What cable modem ISP do most OLUG members use?

The only way to get a cable modem in Omaha is Cox at Home.  They do use their
own proprietary software.  I would have a Windows system temporarily set
up when the installation person comes so that he doesn't have a fit and
leave without doing anything.  After that it's a matter of getting the
networking information from Windows and setting up Linux accordingly.

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Phil Brutsche					pbrutsch at creighton.edu

"There are two things that are infinite; Human stupidity and the
universe. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein


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