seeking advice for speeders

[Gregory Nowak]

If you're running ipmasq. can your isp run a tracer on you and
catch you?
Greg


On Sat, Jul 14, 2001 at 03:18:23PM -0400, Janina Sajka wrote:
> Chuck:
> 
> You can be happy either way. Which you should do depends mostly on your needs. In particular I would suggest you decide
> whether you want a static ip or not, and whether you want to run a home network off your high-speed connection.
> 
> There is a national isp that does explicitly support linux and does not mind if you run a network. I speak of
> speakeasy.net. Everyone else I've found frowns on, or wants extra money, for multiple machines--even though you do your
> own ip masquerading.
> 
> Beyond these two factors, speed would be the next priority item, in my opinion. Both cable and radsl can be fast, or
> slow, depending on various factors such as how many other users you're sharing a segment with and how far you are from
> the phone company's central office (and the quality of the lines) in the case of radsl. Point to remember is that the
> advertised rate is not what you'll get, most likely. In fact, the radsl folks will like consider anything above 128K
> successful---no matter what you're paying for.
> 
> Installation may be another issue--but that's best taken up when you make a decision, I think.
> 
> But, go ahead and choose. Fast and persistent net connections just can't be beat. It's a very different experience
> knowing you're just always connected.
> 
> On Fri, 13 Jul 2001, Charles Hallenbeck wrote:
> 
> > Hi gang -
> >
> > I am getting unhappy with my 56k dialup method and want to switch either
> > to cable or to DSL. I can do both in the area where I live - or rather I
> > can do _either_ - and I would appreciate it if someone could outline for
> > me the considerations in choosing between the two. I cannot expect much
> > support either from my cable company or from my phone company on the Linux
> > side. My present ISP is affiliated with our cable TV provider and if
> > possible I want to stay with them. They are parochial but worthy. My sense
> > is that a reliable local ISP is a better bet than a nationwide access
> > super provider.
> >
> > Tha;nks for any advice.
> >
> > Chuck
> >
> >
> > Visit me at http://www.mhonline.net/~chuckh  (Yahoo ID: hallenbeck2002)
> > The Moon is Waning Crescent (48% of Full)
> >
> >
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