[NTLUG:Discuss] Wireless

[william jones]

Gilbert Morrow <gkfmorrow at gmail.com> wrote: Was told by Verizon Tech that they support Linux as well now .
Don't know to what extent though .

On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 2:15 PM, ./aal  wrote:

> On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 1:37 PM, Burton Strauss III
>  wrote:
> > No.
> >
> > The ATT Connect card is completely separate from your existing DSL.  It
> uses
> > the AT&T Cellular data network to connect your laptop to the Internet.
>  It
> > is also slower than your DSL.
> >
> > -----Burton
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: discuss-bounces at ntlug.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ntlug.org] On
> Behalf
> > Of Allen Meyers
> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:45 AM
> > To: discuss at ntlug.org
> > Subject: [NTLUG:Discuss] Wireless
> >
> > I realize I will get diverse views which I welcome.
> > I want to go wireless I am ATT Yahoo DSL and I would have to purchase
> their
> > connect card at $149 and add $60 month to my present $39.
> > I can go wireless and not have to change my IP am I not correct.
> > Please advise on any and all options
> > Thanks
> > Allen
> >
> >
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>
> yeah, but...
> depending on the dsl service you have (base level dsl is not much faster)
> although only a few things are slower than dsl, gprs and 3G are a couple of
> them
> along with clearwire, which is basically glorified cell net
>
>
> as long as you know what you are getting, you wont be dissapointed :D
>
> dsl is faster but the long cord always gets snagged on a mailbox
> or run over by oncoming traffic when I go on the road with it and
>  that wire is expensive to replace all the time
> LOL
>
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i have been with Verizon since they first offered FIOS (fiber optic system).  I purposely set up a Windows XP computer for installation, and the techs they sent were grateful.  They did the install on Windows XP, then told me that Verizon does support Linux, and left me with a hand-written card of instructions for using Linux, and a phone number for their technical staff, which was promised to be Linux capable.  This was part of the phone/TV/internet package I ordered.  I like it still.  The instructions were enough, no assistance needed.

 Much later, when the provided modem/router went bad, their technical staff quickly diagnosed the problem over the phone, and sent out a very capable technician the next day with a new model modem/router.  He reworked some of my plugged in wiring, retrieved several Verizon items replaced by the new modem/router, and left.  He did not ask a single question about Linux, and had no trouble using it. 

William L. Jones