Carl Lowenstein wrote: > On 6/19/07, Gus Wirth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> I recommend DSL Extreme <http://www.dslextreme.com> instead. Their terms >> of service are much better than AT&T at the same price, and their help >> desk actually knows about Linux. I have posted about them before, you >> can search the archives. Here's one post: >> >> http://www.kernel-panic.org/pipermail/kplug-list/2006-December/088912.html >> >> >> The introductory price is only $15/month for the first year. > > Looked at the dslextreme.com web site. This generated some questions. > > First one: they quote speeds such as 384-1500 kbps down, 128-384 kpbs > up for their standard service. What is the significance of the 1:4 or > 1:3 range? Usual rate, exceptional rate on a good day with a > tailwind? > > One of their FAQs with answer: > - - - - - - - - > Can I connect more than one computer to my DSL service / Can I use a > router? > > • Dynamic / Dynamic-1 connections are designed and supported for only > single connection. If a customer would like to install a third party > router they may do so, but this is not supported. The DSL modem that > the customer is using must be configured in bridge mode and the third > party router must support dynamic connections. > - - - - - - - - > Followed by a link to a place on their site for more information, > which results in > "Server Error in '/' Application." > > Gus, do you understand this? (not the web page error, but the > third-party router question)
partial 'answer' (to the rate question).. -from their High-Speed DSL Terms and Conditions http://www2.dslextreme.com/Misc/Terms/Terms.aspx?type=Drj%2ff9CWu%2fQ%3d """ 14. SPEED OF SERVICE. Speed rate depends upon the Subscriber’s Plan and line capabilities (e.g., loop length, line condition, gauge of copper wire and Phone Company provisioning). The maximum speed for ADSL is stated under optimal conditions and may vary significantly. Speeds are subject to a 20% overhead (e.g., 768k stated speed = 768k times 80% throughput = 614k actual speed). Minimum speeds are offered for a AT&T Subscriber and are based on the package’s listed minimum speed minus 20% overhead (e.g., 384-1500k/128-256k stated speed = 384k times 80% throughput = 307k actual speed.) Actual speeds that fit the 80% of the minimum throughput criteria are considered acceptable. A Verizon, Covad or Qwest Subscriber has no minimum speeds. All Services are provided on an AS IS basis and throughput speeds are not guaranteed. """ But there is another question.. -following a link to their Acceptable Use Policy http://www.dslextreme.com/aup.php There is a puzzling inclusion of """ Long & Multiple Connections: As a dial-up user (modem access), you are licensed to a single account for one connection at any given time, unless you pay for multiple connections. As a user, you understand that the unlimited access Internet account is not intended to be a dedicated line. Dedicated modems or unmonitored modems connected on a continuous basis are not allowed and will result in the cancellation of your account. """ I imagine this pertains to 56K "dial up access", but it is disturbing to find it referred to in the DSL terms. Of course like all such contracts there is always the CYA clause somewhere that terms are subject to change without notice, etc, etc, etc. Nevertheless, and all things considered, their terms seem more understandable (and user friendly) than a lot I've seen. The note about SMTP (port 25) filtering that can be cleared on request and agreement to be a good-guy actually smacks of cluefulness, eh? Regards, ..jim -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-newbie
