In a message dated 9/27/01 8:17:06 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< ... DirecTV says they are switching from TCP/IP to PPPoE. Is this good, bad or pretty much the same? I thought TCP/IP was a better internet protocol. >> PPPoE simply means that the PPP connection, which is itself conducted using the TCP/IP protocol, is being done over Ethernet, not dial. With a router, such as my Linksys, the router handles the PPPoE connection idiosyncrasies, and the Macs all see a TCP/IP connection, therough the switch portion of the router. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
