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Old 12-23-2003, 10:55 AM   #1
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What ISP do you use?


hey i was wondering what isp you guys use with linux.Do you use like aol and msn? and what isp will work with linux
 
Old 12-23-2003, 11:12 AM   #2
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RoadRunner Cable

It's mad fast (3MB)

All ISP's will work with Linux!!!
 
Old 12-23-2003, 11:45 AM   #3
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RoadRunner as well.. use to work there too..(crap job though)
 
Old 12-23-2003, 11:59 AM   #4
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Cox High Speed Internet. Love it. Will never go back to dial-up again.
 
Old 12-23-2003, 12:13 PM   #5
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I use NTL via cable and ethernet - probably only applies in UK.

Trickykid - is there anywhere you heven't worked?
 
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Trickykid - is there anywhere you heven't worked?
Umm.. Haven't worked at McDonalds ever and hopefully never have to..
 
Old 12-23-2003, 12:16 PM   #7
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I mean are there any 56k isp for linux?
 
Old 12-23-2003, 12:17 PM   #8
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Any ISP that doesn't use their own (Windows) software should be ok. As long as all you need to do is dial a number and log in, any OS can use it.
 
Old 12-23-2003, 12:41 PM   #9
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okay so i could use my isp from widows (http://www.peoplepc.com) even though it says the software is only for windows.
 
Old 12-23-2003, 12:49 PM   #10
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I use Earthlink, it works with linux.
 
Old 12-23-2003, 12:53 PM   #11
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okay so i could use my isp from widows (http://www.peoplepc.com) even though it says the software is only for windows.
No. The software is for Windows only. Unless there is a way of connecting without the software from PeoplePC, you will have to try a different ISP.
 
Old 12-23-2003, 12:59 PM   #12
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errrr damn it lol why cant they just make it for linux.I have a ? okay what if i got the #s that they dial to connect me and on mandrake it has that inter net connection program if i could get all the right #s and stuff do you think i could connect that way?
 
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As long as the software isn't part of the connection process - as, say, AOL is - then it shouldn't be a problem. However, if they have made the software part of the connection (and not just an easy way to setup the connection), lets say, when you connect, the software forms part of the handshake - then you may need to switch ISP.

Try the manual connection - if it's anything like AOL, there are probably some DNS settings to change - and let us know how you get on.
 
Old 12-23-2003, 08:13 PM   #14
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Okay so like u mean like when you connect to the isp a whole program starts? when i start mine a windows stays up and if you close it you get dissconnected.So do u think i could?plz help lol
 
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Manny,

I thought you were "the man"? LOL






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