Del wrote:
So, who uses wireless broadband here? I'm currently researching the available alternatives and although Virgin appears the cheapest they also appear to have limited coverage and none of the vendors provide (a) Linux support or (b) an offer of your money back if you can't get it working on Linux. My contenders at the moment are Virgin, Optus, and Telstra (Bigpond). The limitation is that I need it working on a boat, and I only have one limited 240v supply. So I'd prefer it to be a USB stick type approach. I'm interested in any success/failure stories if anyone has them.
I am very happy with my I-Burst "bridge" which plugs into a router or provides ethernet directly so, no issue about linux. It is Wireless but not claiming mobility. I have used the device/account in Sydney and Canberra but it may not work when travelling at speed. There is a PCMCIA option, not sure about USB or coverage out at sea or elsewhere. I gave up on Unwired a few years back...in the interests of the environment you would be welcome to the modem, replacement modem they sent me and the attena I bought to try to improve reception. This equipment might be useless anyway as they have been promising WiMax but I don't know if this has happened or will happen since the company and its spectrum were bought by Channel 7 recently. Info on both at <http://www.bigair.com.au/> Marghanita -- Marghanita da Cruz http://www.ramin.com.au Phone: (+61)0414 869202 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
