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Eion MacDonald wrote:
Thanks Eion, BT broadband arrives next Wednesday and I appreciate the help. There seems a lot of programmers in this GLUG. I'm not, so I'll try to be useful in promotion and such :)Folks, 20070323 I know its a bit late to reply: However I have had BT broadband for about 4 years and it works on Linux as well as on Windows. Their set up disc only works with Windows but an email to them gets the set up data. Note; Sometimes you must load connect data programs offline from CD even though they say connect to internet before loading. Why this error I do not know, but I suspect it tries to update some programs by download before it loads others causing must conflict and confusion. Loads when connected to internet on Dells(laptops) but loads only when unconnected on HP machines ( why I do not know) OSs connected directly to BT are: SuSE 9 originally , now to now 10.2 Ubunto last 3 versions SLAX all versions since 2005. Other versions: Puppy (old 1997 computer) Knoppix since version 2, now 5.1 (works on all computers as diagnostic and back up Live Distro Win XP pro (never used Home, so do not know about it)) Win 98.x Note: They have no idea of support data at technical level for Linux, and even on Windows below that of normal Linux experienced person. However: In all this time only one day with problems, due fire at an interconnect exchange. Remember they are by regulation/law they not allowed to charge below the competition, so price wise you cannot compare apples with apples. The ability to have service almost continuously is the most important thing. I am on the basic cost offer at all times. Regards Eion MacDonald (eionmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) Tel. +44 (0) 1925762873 Unencrypted electronic mail is not secure and may not be authentic. If you have any doubts as to the contents please telephone to confirm. stinga wrote:On 20/03/07 12:37:24, feeds@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:Posted by "Peter Fairbrother" <feeds@xxxxxxxxxx> I'm thinking of getting broadband. I had a bad experience with Tiscali, and gather I'm not alone! Before I do the deed, does anyone else use BT broadband, and is their router okay with Linux? I plan to download Suse once I get broadband :) Pete www.pjf.org.uk |
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