[NTLUG:Discuss] Is Sprint ION Linux friendly?

[don]

I'd avoid the satellite service for now.  I work with a guy who had to use
that since he couldn't get anything else.  Its costly and the service is
spotty.  I'm not sure who he uses, but can find out if anyone is interested.

Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Cox" <cjcox at acm.org>
To: <discuss at ntlug.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Is Sprint ION Linux friendly?


> If you don't mind only getting 128 - 170K.... there's always
> Ricochet (I've tested it all around North Dallas and Plano)...
> their transmitters are all up and down Hilcrest.
>
> I've only been able to get about 70K on the uplink side.
>
> Just another option (see http://www.wwc.com, talk to Rick Spies).
> (expensive at $75/mo... but you'll be able to browse in
> the park).
>
> Satellite is another alternative.... but it seems that they
> are all tied to MSN :-(.
>
> I find it hard to believe that Coit/Campbell isn't covered....
> I think I know someone near there that has DSL.
>
> Of course, you could always move :-)
>
> Regards,
> Chris
>
> "Rauschuber, Chris" wrote:
> >
> > Not available in my area, either.  Neither is Cable Modem or Ion.
> > You'd think I lived on top of a mountain or something.
> > Thanks for the suggestion, though.
> >
> > Chris
> > Stranded in the Dallas Broadband Void near Coit/Campbell
> >
> > > From: Jay Urish
> > > To hell with SWbell.
> > > try www.telocity.com
> > > There lines are provisioned by northpoint and its my opinion that
> > > northpoint can put  line in the most impossible places
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