DSL and Linux questions...

[Sebastian Mindling]

On Wed, 30 Jan 2002 19:32:15 -0800, Paul Stagnoli <chesslover at softcom.net> spoke gently:
> Greetings!
> 
> I have decided to jump on the broadband wagon and get a DSL line from 
> PacBell. Their website reports that the service is compatible with Linux, 
> but Linux is not supported.
> 
> My question is how hard is it to set-up DSL with PacBell and get Linux to 
> talk to the DSL modem. Any ideas, war stories, etc?  Also is there another 
> DSL provider you would suggest that is cheaper that covers this area?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Paul Stagnoli
> 
> 

Maybe not cheaper in $$, but WAY WAY WAY better is sonic.net. Among
other perks, you get a static IP, shell account, and real technicians
who answer the phone. You know, people who not only have heard of Linux,
but who also have a good chance of knowing what ipchains is.

-Seb