[NMLUG] Re: NMLUG Digest, Vol 16, Issue 12

[jkassemi at gmail.com (imessak)]

> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 09:24:10 -0800 (PST)
> From: bg <gonzales@thuntek.net>
> Subject: [NMLUG] Qwest DSL
> To: nmlug@nmlug.org
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> Curious if Qwest/MSN is linux-friendly? I know, "what
> part of *MSN* don't you understand" statements are in
> order, but does a provider really enforce System
> Requirements?
> 
> The system requirements (especially OS) are probably
> put in place to ensure their customer support clones
> are able to help with the simplest of questions, not
> "how do I compile a linux kernel to support TCP/IP".
> Right or wrong?
> 
> If you have recommendations for linux-friendly
> Albuquerque-area ISP, I'd appreciate it.
> 
> Thanks
> 

I've been using Qwest DSL for about six months now. Whenever I'm in
need of service they're unable to give me any specific advice, but
everything gets set up pretty easily with the actionec modem they
send, which has a setup for alternate operating systems. As far as the
MSN Premium package... I'm signed up, but I can't figure out how to
use the additional bonus services. If you have any other broadband
options where you're living (there aren't any other providers in
Corrales, as far as I know), I suggest you take a look at those first,

Good luck,
James Kassemi