On Sun, 22 Mar 1998, Steve "Stevers!" Coile wrote:
> On Sun, 22 Mar 1998, Steven Hanley wrote:
> >My ISP uses Windows NT and I need a How to on how I can connect. I think
> >they are using MSCHAP.
>
> If they only provide MSCHAP, they really don't want you as a customer.
> They've chosen to go with a proprietary protocol that excludes
> non-Microsoft operating systems. If you have the options, I'd recommend
> changing to another ISP.
>
> Of course, before you switch ISPs, call your ISP up and ask if they
> support PAP authentication. Specifically tell them that you are not using
> the software they provide and that you do not have the option of using
> Microsoft Windows or Windows 95. If the person you speak to doesn't know
> whether they support PAP authentication, demand to speak to someone who
> does know, or demand to speak to a supervisor. Assert yourself and get
> a solid answer one way or the other. If they tell you that you *must*
> use MSCHAP, tell them--in no uncertain terms--that that is completely
> unacceptable and that you will be finding a new ISP.
>
We might also think about a Class Action Anti-Trust Law Suit at
sometime. At least demand that they supply the source code so that we
can put it into the public domain.
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