Re: LUG: LInux and DSL - Fri, 12 Aug 2005 08:34:00 -0400

Subject : Re: LUG: LInux and DSL

From : Brian Pike <bapike@gmail.[redacted]>

Date : Fri, 12 Aug 2005 08:34:00 -0400

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

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