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June 27, 2002 05:04 pm, Lyvim Xaphir wrote:
>
> I haven't yet, but are planning to. Sorry I haven't got anything ready
> yet.
>
> Most satellite systems run a piece of M$ software that redoes tcp/ip
> traffic so that it will be more efficient when your transmit dish sends
> it back up. It's entirely possible that you may have to run the windows
> client that they give you; the one that talks to your satellite modem or
> reciever/transmitter. Probably not a biggie, Codeweaver's Wine will most
> likely suffice. That's what I was planning to try, if the sat peeps
> force me to use an M$ client.
>
> HTH,
>
> LX
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>From the Starband FAQ page:
StarBand Residential is right for...
* Residential usage
* Windows-based PCs (Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000
or Windows XP operating systems)
* Web surfing, e-mail, instant messaging
* File downloads and streaming audio/video
* Fixed-location installation
StarBand Residential is NOT currently right for...
* Commercial/business usage
* Macintosh, Linux, Unix
* Gateway/router-based networking
* Web hosting, VPN, voice and video over IP
* Real-time shooter and RPG games
* Mobile installation applications (e.g. RVs)
* AOL 5.0/6.0 or Prodigy 5.0 browsers
* Large file and e-mail uploads
* Peer-to-peer (P2P) filesharing applications
>From Direct:
Minimum PC System Requirements needed for DirecPC two-way systems:
* 300MHz Pentium II-class processor or better
* Windows� 98SE, 2000 and ME
* 64MB RAM (Windows� 98SE and ME)
* 128MB RAM (Windows� 2000)
* 20MB of free hard drive space for DirecPC two-way application
* Analog dial-in modem connection (required for initial system setup)
* Professional installation required
* Available USB port
* CD-ROM drive
I don't see any options for GNU/Linux support anywhere. It may be different
elsewhere but it sucks in North America. :(
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