For linux if you download the ocasional iso and the updates 1GB isn't really enough. 5GB is alright but the best option at the moment is probably what orcon, maxnet and other similar ISP's are offering at the moment.
256K/dl 128K/up Unlimited $49.95 a month. Has a conection fee of ~$100 and you need to buy your own router or ADSL modem. Still it's only $10 more a month for unlimited data. So no worrying if your've gone over and you'll never have to pay any more than that. 256K works out to about 8hours per 700MB ISO which isn't to bad. Chad On Sunday 07 Nov 2004 8:40 pm, dave G wrote: > Hi all > > I see telecom are offering a broadband starter promotion this month (for > existing customers?) - no this isn't a promo > > plans start at $39.95 for 256 kbs/1GB allowance up to $69.95 for 2Mbs/10Gb > allowance > > plans include "free" xtra broadband single pc self install kit and > jetstream connection etc. ($99) - supposedly compatible with linux etc. > > I am reasonably keen on switching from my current dialup/second line setup > but don't know much about the pros and cons of broadband, > > I will keep googling but would appreciate any suggestions/recommendations > etc. ...eg .the 1GB cap seemed a bit on the low side to me etc.
