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Rob Beard writes: > Julian Hall wrote: >> jon.davey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: >>> I'm very tempted. Why do I need the MAC address? >> This is (another) example of two things in IT with the same >> abbreviation. In this contest a MAC is Migration Authorisation Code >> which your current ISP will giev you that you then pass onto your new ISP. > HTH. >> Julian > Make sure you get a Mac code rather than them ceasing the connection. > Generally if you can get a Mac code you can migrate to another ISP with > hardly any down time (a matter of minutes) and it's usually free to > migrate. If your connection is ceased you will have to wait until the > line is clear of the ADSL before you can put in another order and then > you'll have to wait for activation (which could be up to a week although > usually only a couple of days) and there is a chance that you could be > charged an activation fee (not all ISP's charge this, some pay this and > just keep you on a 12 months contract). > Sounds like you're best to get away from Pipex though. It really gets > me when these big ISPs which offer awful service go on a buying spree > purchasing lots of other ISPs. > Rob I'm defonatly not happy with them. Depending on the outcome of what's happening at the moment I will change. Cheers, Jon -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html