DSL

[Jon M. Hanson]

	Qwest may not support Linux but if you do need support you just need  
to translate the Windows instructions they give you into Linux  
instructions (like how to release and renew a DHCP IP address). Once  
you get the IP address information figured out there isn't any OS- 
based support beyond that. After you're established the only  
technical support you'll need is if there are a line problem an  
Qwest's end.
	I don't think it matters what kind of DSL modem you get as long as  
you get one that has an Ethernet output and not USB. A USB-based  
modem would need drivers for sure but Ethernet-based is just straight  
TCP/IP.
	The most secure things you can do for a Linux system exposed to the  
Internet is to make sure that you aren't exposing any services to the  
Internet that you don't need to. You can also use iptables as a  
firewall to do things like port forwarding if you need it.
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Jon M. Hanson (N7ZVJ)
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On Dec 13, 2006, at 9:28 PM, Trent Shipley wrote:

> It is past time to insult my wallet with high speed internet.
>
> After the recent thread on Qwest I am planning to go with Qwest DSL.
>
> 0.  Is Qwest non-hostile to Linux?  Some ISPs (e.g. AOL, Earthlink)  
> think
> Linux isn't worth having.  They want to save support costs by  
> having everyone
> use pre-packaged internet software--good luck finding parameters to  
> access
> their services yourself.
>
> 1. DSL modem compatibility?
>
> 2. What are general internet security protocols for a Linux  
> workstation.
>
> 3. Are there others when you go to DSL/cable?  (Eg. external dedicated
> firewall.)
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