Re: Which ISPs will work with Linux in Southern California?

From: Alan Connor (zzzzzz_at_xxx.yyy)
Date: 09/30/04 

Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 04:22:08 GMT

On 29 Sep 2004 21:06:23 -0700, Johnny
<spam_depository2004@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I will be moving to a new place soon, and I will have a choice
> of a bunch of cable internet type of ISPs (Cox, RoadRunner,
> AOL) and one DSL (SBC Yahoo), I believe. None of them mention
> any compatibility with Linux. On the contrary, they are all
> saying I will have to install some kind of custom software from
> them (PC or Mac). Which ones will work with Linux 100% and
> which won't?

I use Earthlink, and none of their software. They are pretty good
for a Linux Runner that just wants a gateway onto the Internet. I
have a dialup account (PPP) with unlimited usage for 21.95/month.

They now offer limited support for Linux under "Other
Os's". Their web interfaces *stink* but I don't need any tech
support from them, in the usual sense of the word.

Their bureaucrocacy is a fucking *nightmare* of technically
ignorant office drones trying to evade taking the responsibility
for anything.

support@earthlink.net or newssupport@earthlink.net will just
make you crazy...

But if you know what you are doing, they are perfect. I've
been bumped from the Internet twice in 3 years, and couldn't
access news.west.earthlink.net for a couple of minutes, twice.

AC

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