> Registerdirect might be a good choice for receiving mail, but they
> don't have smtp. As sendmail/postfix/exim are out of the box, you don't
I use a redirector for my domain. It is based in the states, closer to the
central DNS servers so changes get sent out pretty quickly.
> Paradise's attitude has deteriorated ("if you don't like it, switch to
> a different ISP"). The problems you describe with ADSL seem like
...and the only way to stop that is to say no to them a few times...and the
only way to say no to them in a way they understand is to cost them money
either by removing custom and lots of it or else taking legal action. It may
be a waste of time but it puts them on notice thier actions are unappreciated
and bad business sense.
> Orcon - I can't (so far, Telstra/Paradise cable outperforms Telecom
> ADSL). Legal action would seem to be a waste of time - plenty of good
Not if you live in the NW of Chch. The fendaltonites didn't want cable laid so
there is none here. I cannot go line of sight or satellite either, I did try.
Telstra tells me we are the last place who will be getting cable so until
then I am stuck using telecom based copper and paying an ISP on top of it.
:-(
Cheers,
shane
