> From: Ginny Evans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [PCI] DSL Dilema > Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:07:45 -0700 > > Dear James, > > I have a 6500, got tired of "dial-up" & ordered DSL. Well my Server > HAD to use the Phone Co techs to install because the Server used the > phone Co. lines to deliver their service (I don't know if the same > "laws" govern such things elsewhere--it may just be a Calif. thing).. > > In any event, when the tech came & walked in, the first thing he said > was "Oh, you've got a Mac!" & his mouth just sort of hung open. I > should have said "OUT" right then & there. They "fiddled around" for > about 3 weeks, with his buddies coming & going" to "help" him. They > never did get me connected to the Internet. They were all using > Windows PC laptops to "check" things, so I don't know what I expected. > > I finally gave up & thought I would just have to put up with dial-up. > I was so disappointed, I called "Earthlink" - my Server, & they looked > at my customer "history" & said they had never seen anyone with such a > long history of problems. I told them "I understand you have a > do-it-yourself kit" & they confirmed it. I told them that this wasn't > "brain surgery" & I thought I could do it. They agreed I deserved it & > sent me the "kit" for free. I installed the software, connected the > modem & called Earthlink & they gave me some new settings & ISP > addresses & I "clicked the connect button" & was on the Internet > through DSL. It was a piece of cake. Yeah, I'm 81 years old, but live > in the heart of Silicon Valley & still "have all my marbles", but I > still cannot understand WHY the phone techs could not accomplish in 3 > weeks what it took me about a 1/2 hour to do, all told. I still shake > my head over that one! > > James, you shouldn't have any problem as long as you have the right > software & modem type for your 6500 & call your ISP Server for new > settings.
You truly are an inspiration Ginny. Seriously. This tale has cheered me up and I will think about it as I stare into my own future (I am no spring chicken...). The image of those techies... yes that is just what they would say: "Oh, you've got a Mac!" Here in Sydney, we have some major telephone companies who mostly ensure that they say in their ads that ADSL connections for Macs are "not supported", though I understand they work fine for those who have them. David Elmo -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
