[clue-tech] Switching to Qwest DSL soon, any suggestions?

[Tony McDowell]

When I used to live in Alabama and used Comcast, initial setup of the
account could only be accomplished by using a Windows-only app that would
handshake the MAC of my cablemodem with the central server.  After that,
Linux-only was just fine.  While DSL is a bit different from cable, this
could be a similar scenario.  I did find out after my initial cable install
that I  could simply call Comcast's central 800 number, give them the
make/model of my modem and its MAC and be on my way without needing the
Windows software.  Perhaps you can do the same thing with Qwest for your DSL
service on your DSL trasceiver.

.tony

On 6/12/07, Keith Christian <keithchristian at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> My broadband provider is raising rates, and I've not been too happy with
> the
> service lately, so I'm switching to Qwest DSL at the house.  Hope I'm not
> making a mistake.
>
> The rep at the Qwest store said that the install would not work with Linux
> or
> Macintosh, but only with Windows - my assumption is, that is for the MSN
> "service."
>
> I expect that as soon as the DSL is activated, I'll plug in the wireless
> router to the DSL modem and it will "just work."  Am I wrong?  What will
> be
> needed on my two Linux machines to work with the Qwest DSL connection,
> anything?  I don't plan to use any MSN features like email, etc.  All I
> want
> is the internet connection.
>
> Is a default web space provided with Qwest residential DSL?  How about an
> nntp
> Usenet account?
>
> Thanks.
>
> ==========Keith
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