[NTLUG:Discuss] DSL vs. Cable modem

[Johnie Stafford]

>>> On Sun, 5 Dec 1999 0:32:14 -0600, Kevin McMillan <bilbo.baggins at gte.net> said:

 km> One more very important thing is, GTE will not support DSL under
 km> Linux. They only support MicroCrap. Windows, Internet  Explorer,
 km> etc....I was even told by GTE tech support, that it "will not
 km> work with Linux" Imagine their embarrasment when I  informed them
 km> that I was at that moment connected thru my Linux box.  The lack
 km> of GTE support is no biggy, just get your support from the Linux
 km> community, I will offer my assistance should you have
 km> difficulties and need help.  

And don't forget, just because GTE provides the line doesn't mean that
you have to use GTE as the ISP. I use DirectLink. I've had their
service for almost a year now and have had very little trouble. Most
of my DSL problems have been telco related. They have no trobles with
people using Linux. I don't know if you would say they "support" Linux,
I've never thought about asking them a Linux support question, but
they've certainly never given me any grief because I run it. 

	Johnie