[ale] Linux friendly ISP

[andy]

Wandered Inn wrote:

> Jere McDevitt wrote:
> >
> > Ok,
> >
> > I'm getting tired of the problems with my Mindspring account.  I can't even
> > get through a full fetch of news messages without it dropping out on me.
> >
> > Any pointers to Linux friendly ISPs in th 770 area code?  Contacts?  Also,
> > anyone using a MediaOne cable modem with Linux?  Don't know if it's available
> > my area, but I'm gonna sure check.
>
> I'm with Atlnet who is very Linux friendly.  I've got a dedicated IP and
> they run either Sun or Linux boxes.  Give them a call, I don't know
> their phone, but check it out at www.atlnet.com.  They'll bill you
> quarterly and give you a discount if you take that option.  They have
> the best deals on ISDN connectivity I've seen, if that's an option.
>
> I've had very few problems with them, and when I have, they already are
> working on them when I call.  Their support is excellent and the
> downtime has been virtually non-existent.
>
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jere
>
> --
> Until later: Geoffrey           esoteric at denali.atlnet.com
>
> You mean you paid MONEY for Service Pack '98????

A few questions about Atlnet.com

(1) How are the news groups comprared to say mindspring or supernews?

(2) What kind of modems do they have? and what kind of 56k connection do you get?

    I have had major problems connecting and getting good 52000, 49333 connections
    with any Rockwell based modem. I have to use USR 56k with Mindspring or my ISP
    to get the above connection speed.  They both use USR Total Control Chassis
which
    does not give good V90 connections with anthing other than a USR modem.  USR
    modems are cool and all but are quite expensive and drive up the cost of each
system
    I build for folks who want to save money.


Andy
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