> On Thu, May 03, 2007 at 08:11:02AM -0400, Charlie O wrote: >> I know this has come up before, but I tried searching the TCLUG site >> email >> list and can't get it to respond. >> >> My daughter wants to set up with a cable or DSL service that is Linux >> friendly - I set up her new machine to dual boot Mepis 6.5 and >> WindowsXP, >> and she wants to make Linux the main internet environment. >> >> So, I am asking for suggestions for providers. I have Quest DSL and am >> having good luck with it so I know that is an option. Are there cable >> companies that are good to work with? Or, are there wireless providers >> you >> like. > > My ISP is Real-Time (http://real-time.com/), which also hosts the TCLUG. > They are more than linux-friendly. I mean, like, get a room already. > > Since I live in Minneapolis, I'm watching the wireless rollout with > more than a little interest.... > Is there such a thing as a "linux unfriendly" ISP? I generally fail to see how the end user OS has anything to do with the ISP. As long as the ISP is not using some proprietary connection protocol that requires a Windows driver or something. People now a days use PPP, Ethernet, or some other very standard protocol. If not, it is usually some CPE hardware that does all of the last mile talk then has an Ethernet handoff. The wireless is very exciting and hopefully more of the metro area will participate making a huge connected network. Couple that with mobile VPNs and I think it will make a pretty sweet network.