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   Subject: Re: DSL service.   
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   On Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:17:37 -0800, Jim wrote:   
      
   > I am in contact with the local phone company here in Nevada (AT&T) and   
   > they seem to insist that I need to be running windows to install their   
   > modem into my network.   
   >    
   > They specify W2K, XP or Mac as required to install and use their   
   > service.  I tell them that a browser is a browser, but they are just   
   > reading off their instruction sheet.   
   >    
   > Does anyone know of a contact within AT&T that has some knowledge.   
   >    
   >     -Jim   
      
      
   Jim:   
      
   I've got that nonix cr*p from several telephone companies. Just ignore it,   
   wireup the modem/router/ethernet cable.  Turn on the power. Ubuntu will   
   simply punch-thru and connect automagically.   
      
   The business-Nazis ( ATT = worst of the goosesteppers IMVHO ) hate it   
   cause they loose control, but they can't do sq*at.   
      
   nss   
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