Hi: With regard to choosing an ISP. For those of you located in the U.S., take a look this publication: "Internet Service Providers Directory." It is published by Boardwatch Magazine and you can preview the publications at URL: <<A HREF="http://boardwatch.internet.com/isp/index.html"><A HREF="http://boardwatch.internet.com/isp/index.html</A">http://boardwatch.internet.com/isp/index.html</A</A>>> I do not know if the pub lists ISPs in Canada, but it may. Here is a table of contents of sorts: *About the Boardwatch Directory of Internet Service Providers *Measuring the Internet *Internet Architecture *National Backbones *Major Events in the Backbone Business *Busting the Busy Signals in Dialup Access *National Dial-Up Access Providers
-----Original Message----- From: owner-suse-linux-e@suse.com [<A HREF="mailto:owner-suse-linux-e@suse.com]On">mailto:owner-suse-linux-e@suse.com]On</A> Behalf Of Michael Perry Sent: Friday, November 27, 1998 8:59 PM To: suse-linux-e@suse.com Subject: Re: [SuSE Linux] Any Earthlink Users in US/CA?
Thus spake Ken Archer (karcher@idworld.net):
I used Sprint for about two years with great results. Then
Sprint merged with
Earthlink and service went to hell in a handbasket. I finally went with a local ISP. I haven't found a "Linux Friendly" ISP yet, but really haven't needed their support. The support I received in Windoze wasn't anything to write home about.
On Fri, 27 Nov 1998, you wrote:
I'm looking for new, and hopefully "Linux Friendly" ISP (USA).
Anyone here using Earthlink? Comments re: Linux "support"; service in general?
Other ISP suggestions welcome.
sandy
-- Sandy Seeds
Where are you located? Have you tried searching for a regional ISP list on the web? There are also usenet newsgroups that focus on ISP lists and regional or local ISPs. If memory serves, they are in the alt hierarchy somewhere.
Many of the computer rags also have isp lists in the back. We get two such mags called computer currents and microtrends or something like that. Both have ISP lists. Im lucky with regard to support. My ISP has supported me quite well with whatever OS I use. Since they use linux to do tech support, its been pretty easy to get support from their support reps. This included scripts, program hints, etc.
I would find a reputable regional or local listing and start delving into exactly what features you want and then go to the ISPs and ask what they can do. I like the local ones better. I have been with mine for 4 years now straight. Its been a good ride with them. They've grown but seem to have a good plan in place.
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