[Wolves] Broadband Advice

[David Goodwin]

Ron Wellsted wrote :
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> Helen Randle wrote:
> > I'm finally looking into getting broadband, but could do with some help
> > to find out what you would recomend.
> > 
> > What is best, a router or a modem? And I'll need one that works under
> > Linux (obviously!)
> > 
> > And what providers are good? I'm not in a cable area, so that rules them
> > out. And I don't want to be able to download War & Peace in 2 seconds.
> > 
> > Any advice gratefully received.
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > Helen
> > 
> 
> Hi Helen,
> 
> I would recommend a router as these often have a built-in firewall.
> Personally, I would recommend a Linksys model such as the WAG354G or the
> older WAG54G (both with wireless, see http://www.linksys.co.uk>).
> 
> As to a provider take a look at either Freedom2Surf <http://www.f2s.com>
> or V21 <http://www.v21.co.uk>.
> 
>
I'll once again pimp Bytemark, who do a relatively cheap with cap
product, or an uncapped but slightly more expensive product.

Alternatively there is also uklinux.net ... both companies are linux
friendly, and have good service.

thanks
David.

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