Johnny Dang wrote:
> On Thu, 21 December 2000, Jim Harris wrote:
>
> >
> > What is PPPOE?
> PPPOE means PPP Over Ethernet. Somekind of VPN over your Nic.
>
> >
> > Why is it a problem?
>
> It is implement as a software for Windows and Mac (something is wrong here with the
>word Mac)... At this time, it is only DSL people such as Verizon, Earthlink, and so
>on are using it. I don't think Cable people are doing it. You can still get away with
>a full Linux PC but not with a floppy unless you play with it by LRP (Linux Routing
>Project). I hope this will help.
> >
> > Does anyone know if Charter uses it?
> Good luck.
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