Subject: Re: DSL vs. Cablemodem
From: shortpier (shortpier@shortpier.is-a-geek.com)
Date: Wed Oct 01 2003 - 05:12:27 AKDT
I Currently use DSL and just got done setting up a Clients new Linux box
on a DSL. This was done (both at home and at the clients using Mandrake
9.1 PLF Distro)
At home it went fine setup the DSL during the install....
Set up Clients machine here then deployed it.... 4 hours later I had the
DSL up (power outage here in valley)
Cable modem is easier yes...
But on MTA the SDSL is nice for a low level server
Also where we are located we can get DSL but no cable. I have used both
since 1997 and have found the DSL to be better for my and my clients
needs for limited access servers for small groups (email, streaming
security video systems, Small web and ftp).
My main prob with the cable modem system is GCI has NEVER responded to
any complaints about KNOWN Crackers trying to get into systems even when
the logs show REPEATED intrusion attempts from the same host ON their
system, Plus if you have a few warez pups on the same segment as you and
watch your bandwidth DIE. 3:00 AM full speed 7:00 am 1/4 speed
downloading a Distro.
Also GCI tech support? Whats that?
my 2 pieces of Copper Clad Zinc in the Unconstitutional money of the USA
Shortpier
On Wed, 2003-10-01 at 09:44, Jamie Hushower wrote:
> After a disappointing* stint with GCI cable modem service, I am switching
> back to DSL. The memory of a painful PPPoE setup on Linux looms in my mind-
> granted, it has been a few years. In comparison, the cablemodem/DHCP setup
> was as simple as installing dhclient and pointing it to the appropriate
> interface. I have heard a lot of good things about Roaring Penguin and
> notice that it is included in Redhat's distribution. Can anyone recommend
> for or against dealing with Roaring Penguin or any other PPPoE facilitator
> versus using a Linksys router (which I already own) in front of my Linux
> firewall? I am impressed with the simplicity of Linksys' cablemodem/DSL
> router setup... Thanks.
>
> -Jamie
>
> * If you have cablemodem service, you come to expect portscans, various
> broadcast traffic, and windows SMB announcements to take up a fair portion
> of your monthly bandwidth allotment. Why should I pay for all of that
> traffic?
>
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