Hi, jdr:
Here is my experience with Earthlink:
I recently got a DSL kit and account from Earthlink/Mindspring.
I received an install CD that requires Windows 95 or better. It
worked fine. I can still receive mail from my other accounts,
but outbound mail must be sent from my Mindspring SMTP.
I downloaded Roaring Penguin pppoe version 3.0. There is
a v3.1 now. In just three evenings I got it configured and working.
Earthlink seems to 'hang-up' on me at least once a day. rp-pppoe-3.0
automagically restarts, but I end up with a new IP address each time.
I was hoping that the service would be 24/7 and my IP address would
be 'essentially static'. Alas, no.
Chuck
Jim Reimer wrote:
> Well, not only did webzone.net dump their Linux server a couple of months
> ago, now their dumping all their dialup clients, with Earthlink picking
> up the pieces. The notice from webzone included the following gem:
>
> * EarthLink will provide you with a full set-up kit, including EarthLink's
> proprietary software and Internet Explorer, at no cost to you.
>
> Sounds sorta like AOL to me - I'm so thrilled.
>
> Anyway, does anybody have experience with Linux and Earthlink? Should
> I dump them the way they're dumping me? Your comments and advice will
> be appreciated.
>
> -jdr-
>
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