Q:Cox service. What to order?

Carl Parrish plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
10 Jan 2003 11:50:28 -0700


On Fri, 2003-01-10 at 08:54, alandd@mindspring.com wrote:
> This was posted as a question to the FAQ section of the PLUG web site:
> 
> "I want to connect to the internet through COX high speed internet service
> with my Mandrake 8.2 distrobution. I tried to order online but the only
> options are MS and Mac. The question. Shouldn\'t I be able to connect without
> one of those OS\'s? What about if I use a router? Thanks,"
> 
> Obviously, connection to Cox without MS or Mac is possible.  Using a router is
> fine or direct connection to the cable modem works to.  However, I don't know
> how to answer the what to order part.  
> 
> I assume a Linux user could order either MS or Mac and it would not matter
> because that just specifies what sort of software they will provide to you. 
> Neither of which will be used because Linux provides everything needed.  I
> don't have Cox service so I am guessing here.  Is this correct?
> 
> Alan

The box they sent me went directly into the garbage. All the info you
you need is on their support website. (I think they sent me the M$
version though). 


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