On 13/09/03 12:06 +0530, Prakash Advani wrote:
> Most cable modems directly connect to the Ethernet Cable, so Linux 
> compatibility shouldn't be a problem right?
The only issue you will have is if your ISP requires the use of PPPoE
clones.
Normal DOCSIS standard cable modems plug into an Ethernet interface,
 
> Should I buy or rent a cable modem? Are there people selling old cable
> modems?
I would buy a fresh modem (avoid the surfboard 4200, because the
firmware has a bug and most ISPs won't upgrade to a new firmware. You
cannot do the upgrade yourself.). 

Devdas Bhagat

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