Re: Preferred PPPoE Tool (Was Recommended ISP's)
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On Mon, Jan 19, 2004 at 11:12:21PM +0000, M.Kirchhoff wrote:
> We'll soon be picking up DSL soon. Is there a particular DSL/PPPoE "KillerApp"
> that is easy to setup and use?
Yes. Boycott all ISPs that employ this in your area. Find one not
trying to outright screw you that doesn't require any special setup.
Expect to be able to just plug your ethernet into your ISP-supplied
DSL bridge (ignorantly called a "modem" by marketroids and newbies)
and plug in some static settings or use DHCP. PPPoE is a classic sign
that the ISP is deliberately overselling their network and needs a
convienent way to "drop" your connection when you've been online "too
long."
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.''`. Paul Johnson <baloo@ursine.ca>
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