Re: LUG: LInux and DSL - Fri, 12 Aug 2005 09:47:51 -0400

Subject : Re: LUG: LInux and DSL

From : Jim WW4M <jim.ww4m@gmail.[redacted]>

Date : Fri, 12 Aug 2005 09:47:51 -0400

I like Portbridge, too. If you have BellSouth phone service then you
can get cheaper DSL through Portbridge over your BellSouth connection.
And I think they speak more languages than just Windows.

Jim

On 8/12/05, Brian Pike <bapike@gmail.[redacted]> wrote:
> Last year I had DSL service with an excellent local outfit called
> Portbridge. I think we had DSL service within a week of calling, with
> no setup fees or cancellation fees, no problems with linux clients,
> and they even setup the DSL modem to serve as a router so we didn't
> have to buy one. I don't remember any outages or problems.
>
> And no, I'm not a paid endorser. :)
>
> -Brian
>
> On 8/12/05, Jessica Phipps <jessicalois@gmail.[redacted]> wrote:
> > Hi Kevin.
> >
> > Just thought I'd put my two cents in.
> >
> > I'm running FC4 and no prob with the DSL, but I am also plugged into a router.
> >
> > If you are going to go with DSL, let me strongly caution you against
> > Verizon. I only have it because my room mate chose it and she pays
> > the phone bill, but they suck suck suck. We've had big problems with
> > them recently regarding customer support and their so-called
> > 'troubleshooting,' so I wouldn't go with them if I were you. Also, I
> > only know about BellSouth's phone service (not their DSL) but everyone
> > I know who has ever had them for phone service has had bad experiences
> > with them. So, I say they suck suck suck too.
> >
> > I've heard good things about Earthlink DSL and Sprint, though.
> >
> > Hope this helps!
> >
> > Jessica
>
>