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[sindi keesan <keesan AT sdf.lonestar.org>]

> > the ISPs were all too propriatary in their software.
>
> Yes, most ISPs expect Windows.  However, I have been able to
> use Linux to connect to every ISP I have tried (4 out of 4).

8  out of 8 for me.  I use the same DNS numbers every time.

> > All refused to consider supporting Linux.
>
> None of my four ISPs supported Linux either.  You just need
> to know what you are doing.

By 'support' they mean they won't help you set it up, not that it will not 
work.  A friend was told his school broadband system did not support 
linux, but the people running it helped him to get it working anyway - it 
is just that you don't get their CD that installs the virus checker etc. 
(You don't need it with linux).

There are (or were, anyway) a few free ISPs that support themselves by 
advertising and require Windows and IE to display the ads.  I used one of 
those with DOS for a while (no ads) but they all seem to really require 
Windows (or Mac) now.

> > Some thought even trying something other than their own
> > provided software and MS IE
>
> All Linux needs is username, password and telephone number.
> It's also nice to have their DNS address (but it's not essential).
>
> > violated their user agreement and could lead to immediate
> > termination of membership.

What is their user agreement?  Do you pay them for the service?


> Sounds like a good reason to change ISPs.

In this country you can get an internet connection for $5/month and up. 
The two more expensive ones I have experience with are the least 
supportive.

> Cheers,
> Steven

Sindi