Re: [PLUG] DSL Connection Speeds

[Mike Cramer <cramer@webkist.com>]

Michael Leone wrote:
> On Tue, 2002-02-05 at 18:43, jbeck@jbwd.net wrote:
>
> > Also, anyone know if Verizon is as friendly as DCA regarding running a home 
> > server, multiple PC's, etc? 
>
> Goodness, no! In fact, their official policy used to state that you
> couldn't use the DSL to provide connectivity to more than 1 PC, even tho
> they sold it that way.

As much as I am not a fan of Verizon, I have to point out that this is 
not true. The FAQ on their website makes it clear:


http://www22.verizon.com/foryourhome/dsl/learnmore/NLF_FAQs.asp#using_3

Can I hook up more than one computer?

Yes, but the bandwidth will be shared among all of the active 
connections. Also, Verizon Online does not provide technical support for 
networks. If you choose to set up a network, you need to have the 
appropriate network systems in place

> And Verizon doesn't support anything but Windows, and definitely no
> servers.

And Macs...and they don't care if you run Linux, they just won't help 
you set it up. But who actually lets Verizon touch anything inside their 
house anyway?

--
Mike Cramer
http://www.webkist.com/


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