Are you just looking for support of your Linux box connection? It
shouldn't prove to be to difficult to set up a dialer such as kppp and
connect to ANY ISP that uses PAP. I've connected with several.
Including, but not exclusive to, EarthLink, local ISPs, employee RAS
dial in, and a dial in that is nothing but UNIX.
What sort of support or connection problems have you run into? The
beauty of UNIX/Linux users to an ISP is they're normally very
knowlegedable. When I worked for a local ISP we "supported" UNIX/Linux,
but not on the OS level. We just helped run tests to find out where
the problem is in them connecting. (i.e. Watching logs as they dialed.)
Most cable connections are going with the trend of using MAC addresses
to assign DHCP address. I know the RoadRunner service offered through
MediaOne/Comcast does this. You have the option of giving them your MAC
address, they set up the modem etc; and you're on your own. At which
point you should only need to plug in the ethernet and run an
/etc/init.d/network restart to get a DHCP address. Every ISP that I've
known, save AOL, but I won't voice my opinion for them, doesn't give a
rat's $*%^@ what OS you're running. They give you dial in numbers,
userID and passwd, mail server, news server, and possible proxy
information then you're on your way.
At least that's the experience I've had, and the one I've dealt with
having worked in the support department of an ISP. I honestly wish I
had the knowledge I have now, then! To help Linux users, as well as
more UNIX/Linux knowledge.
tdh
T. Holmes
Unixtechs.org
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"Real Men use Vi."
* Jennifer Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [010403 07:20]:
| I doubt you wil find any and it's sad as most of the techs at ISPs run
| Linux on their home systems.
|
|
| Jenn
| (ex ISP tech who was not allowed to support linux users despite the
| simplicity of the questions)
|
|
|
| Jennifer Davis
| [EMAIL PROTECTED]
|
| On Mon, 2 Apr 2001, phil wrote:
|
| > Anyone know of any Linux friendly ISP?I get the Impression My ISP
| > is not.
| > Cable access Roadrunner Time warner!
