[NTLUG:Discuss] modem-based isp questions

[David Ross]

On Friday 21 April 2006 17:22, jm wrote:
> i have an older pc that i've loaded with linux/ms dual-boot and will
> give to a couple whose old pc bit the dust.  they say their isp was/is
> aol.  my questions:
>
> 1. does aol require their own software to connect/authenticate, or
> will any conventional dialup/authentication sequence work with them?
>
> 2. does anyone know of any free dialup isp in the US?  there used to
> be some, just don't know if any still operate.
>
> i have ethernet installed in the pc as well as a modem, just not sure
> dsl is an option financially, so i'm going with the dialup.  also,
> english is not their strongest point, so getting straight answers is a
> bit of an exercise.
>
> thanks for any help,
> joe
>
1. I believe you need the aol software to dial in.

2. NetZero offers 10 hours a month of free dial-up.

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