----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Waugh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 10:07 PM
Subject: Re: [SLUG] DSL / Linux Friendly ISPs?
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> Absolutely -> there is a very good reason for not having static IPs on an
> ADSL service. If I had a whiteboard, this might be easier:
>
>
> ISDN
> ----
> Installation: $BigBread
> Hardware: $DoleOutTheDosh
> Call costs: $PrettyPenny
> ISP Service: $HeavyDough
> Tech Support: $HipPocket
> Speed: Shite
>
>
> ADSL
> ----
> Installation: Plug 'er in.
> Hardware: Cheap Plastic Box
> Call costs: Boss, can we charge for this?
> ISP Service: Cheaper in bulk for carrier
> Tech Support: Is your modem on, sir? Is your computer on, Madam?
> Speed: Crankenhausen (if the carrier can actually keep their network
up)
>
>
> So shut up and be happy, consumer. "Making it easier."
>
> - Jeff
And you can still get all the benefits of a fixed IP by adding a dynamic DNS
service to the cheaper dynamic IP address.
David
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