Re: [ilugd]: Dishnet DSL and Linux

2002-05-05 Thread Amit Goyal
Hi guys! Sandeep wrote: Has anybody here used their service? What have your experience been? Yes I have am using Dishnet DSL connection. The connection is fine as long as it is connected. But the problem is that alomost everyday the line is down from evening to early in the morning. I

Re: [ilugd]: Dishnet DSL and Linux

2002-05-04 Thread Ambar Roy
On one of the many lists that I am subscribed to someone had mentioned that Dishnet forces users to use an USB modem which is not supported on Linux. This is very disturbing considering the stff initial non-refundable fee that they charge. So before commiting I would like others feedback.

Re: [ilugd]: Dishnet DSL and Linux

2002-05-04 Thread amit soni
Call them ! Ask the money that you are looking for, if they dont agree, ask them to take the antenna off. For standard rates of use of space, ask your cable walla, they usually put antenna and signal boosters at various places. Also companies like primus india should know, I know a person who

RE: Re: [ilugd]: Dishnet DSL and Linux

2002-05-04 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear Amit, Thanks for the much needed advice. Call them ! Infact they are calling us now as we have already sent them a letter saying that unless they finalise the rent within next few days we would dismantle everything. My CEO was very angry with the situation. But I tried to negotiate as

Re: [ilugd]: Dishnet DSL and Linux

2002-05-04 Thread M.K.Pai
Hi guys, I too have had the misfortune of dealing with DishNet. I agree with all that Amit says. I would like to inform the list that the USB modem that is supplied by DishNet has NO linux support. It is a Centillium USB modem. As of a couple of months ago, www.centillium.com had no Linux

Re: [ilugd]: Dishnet DSL and Linux

2002-05-04 Thread M.K.Pai
Regarding your main query, will DSL work with Linux, I have no idea, my freind in preet vihar doesnt like linux and didnt allow me to install it and test it. :o( Will DSL work in Delhi ? I'm sure it will. I have configured pump to work with SpectraNet ( which provides a docsis modem ). But

Re: [ilugd]: Dishnet DSL and Linux

2002-05-04 Thread Raju Mathur
Looks like time we made a concerted effort to talk to the various DSL/Cable Internet providers in Delhi and asked them their plans for the Linux community. Can someone draft a letter that we can send to each of them? If we manage to show a significant number of users and a bit of carrot, I'm