Being an Earthlink customer, they do indeed work with Linux. However
techincal support (when I needed it almost a year ago) was available, tech
support beyond getting connected with the modem and TCP/IP passing the line,
will be very limited. The support reps are Winblows clones, so the gui and
software side, you will be on your own.
Earthlink's "propreitary" software simply means their dialer and optionally
packaged with IE. Their dialer is better than what Win9x provides since 9x
doesn't provide for alternate phone numbers (Win2000 does). Their dialer
also will let you browse a list if you're a road-warrior. If you're a
homebody, you're all set!
The bright side, just get a local access number, build a ppp-chat script for
it and you're off and running. I've never had a problem with Linux and
Earthlink dialup and actually use it when my cable modem goes down.
Good Luck,
Jim Roland, RHCE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Reimer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 4:52 PM
Subject: Is Earthlink Linux-friendly?
> Well, not only did webzone.net dump their Linux server a couple of months
> ago, now their dumping all their dialup clients, with Earthlink picking
> up the pieces. The notice from webzone included the following gem:
>
> * EarthLink will provide you with a full set-up kit, including EarthLink's
> proprietary software and Internet Explorer, at no cost to you.
>
> Sounds sorta like AOL to me - I'm so thrilled.
>
> Anyway, does anybody have experience with Linux and Earthlink? Should
> I dump them the way they're dumping me? Your comments and advice will
> be appreciated.
>
> -jdr-
>
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