[NTLUG:Discuss] Wireless

[Gilbert Morrow]

Was told by Verizon Tech that they support Linux as well now .
Don't know to what extent though .

On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 2:15 PM, ./aal <al_h at technologist.com> wrote:

> On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 1:37 PM, Burton Strauss III
> <Burton at smallnetsolutions.com> wrote:
> > No.
> >
> > The ATT Connect card is completely separate from your existing DSL.  It
> uses
> > the AT&T Cellular data network to connect your laptop to the Internet.
>  It
> > is also slower than your DSL.
> >
> > -----Burton
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: discuss-bounces at ntlug.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ntlug.org] On
> Behalf
> > Of Allen Meyers
> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:45 AM
> > To: discuss at ntlug.org
> > Subject: [NTLUG:Discuss] Wireless
> >
> > I realize I will get diverse views which I welcome.
> > I want to go wireless I am ATT Yahoo DSL and I would have to purchase
> their
> > connect card at $149 and add $60 month to my present $39.
> > I can go wireless and not have to change my IP am I not correct.
> > Please advise on any and all options
> > Thanks
> > Allen
> >
> >
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>
> yeah, but...
> depending on the dsl service you have (base level dsl is not much faster)
> although only a few things are slower than dsl, gprs and 3G are a couple of
> them
> along with clearwire, which is basically glorified cell net
>
>
> as long as you know what you are getting, you wont be dissapointed :D
>
> dsl is faster but the long cord always gets snagged on a mailbox
> or run over by oncoming traffic when I go on the road with it and
>  that wire is expensive to replace all the time
> LOL
>
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