[Gllug] ntl cable modem

[michael norman]

On Friday 04 October 2002 09:57, Jim Bailey wrote:
> On Thu, Oct 03, 2002 at 06:39:00PM +0000, michael norman wrote:
> > Hi all
> >
> > Tomorrow week i'm having ntl home broadband installed.  I intend to let
> > them set it up in w98 and then set it up from Linux (SuSE8.0 but I hope
> > 8.1 by then).
> >
> > Is ther a recommende ethernet card ?
>
> Most cards are supported under Linux Realtek do a bargain basement NIC
> for about 6 UKP that I have used very happily on both desktops and
> temporarily servers in an emergency.  For about 15-18 UKP Intel do a
> great NIC rock solid, PXE enabled (remote booting and other cool stuff),
> you can bond multiple cards into a single interface.  If your box is
> going to be dual homed this is a card you should consider.
>
> > Are ther any other issues I should be aware of ?
> >
> > How good is the service.
>
> Checkout Alan Cox's and his wife Tesla's diaries for NTL customer
> service stories.
>
> Lets just say I wish them ill.
>
> Peace Jim


Thanks, I'll see how it goes next week

Mike

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