On Thursday 16 March 2006 13:55, Steven A. DuChene wrote:
> Are there any issues I should know about if I order broadband internet
> service (and telephone service) from Cox Cable in the Phoenix area
> and do NOT do MS WinBlows? I.E. the system I would be using as my
> router/firewall will be a Linux system.

well, there is 1. don't ever tell them you are running linux. they will 
respond as "unsupported".

>
> Any hints or tips appreaciated. If there is info available on the PLUG web
> site or any other Linux resource site for the Phoenix area, I would be
> glad to examine that as well.

as for setup, using a standard rfc compliant dhcp client works nicely. oh and 
make damned sure you have a firewall in place. otherwise, you'll be facing 
root kit attacks.
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