[NTLUG:Discuss] New to this area

[Steve]

BTW,

Most important attribute of running Linux and high-bandwidth modem is to
request the following items from your high-bandwidth provider:

1.  Declare that you're running our prestigious Linux O/S.
2.  External Modem (forget the internal ones, they are exactly like winmodem:
they need to download firmware)
3.  Static IP, if you're running a server (I prefer static always.  DHCP sucks
for DNS, yea yea there's dynamicDNS...)
4.  Review their Acceptable User Policy (AUP) to your satisfaction.
5.  Always use credit card to cover stupid billing behaviour on provider's
part.



Ali Naddaf wrote:

> Hello everyone.
> I just moved to Dallas from Michigan. We had a LINUX group in Washtenaw-Ann
> Arbor with monthly meeting and it was great. Here is my question: I am
> looking for a fast internet connection, either Cable modem or DSL. I live in
> zip code 75252 (coit and Frankford), and obviously I am running Linux. So
> does anyone have any suggestion? Which provider would you suggest?
>
> Thanks, Ali.
>
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