Starband Internet & Linux

[Jonathan]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Midkiff [mailto:chris at datacaptech.com]

> I am currently setting up a Starband 180 Receiver connected 
> to a Redhat box configured as a firewall.  I'll put together 
> a howto and perhaps a review of the service when I get it working 
> if anyone is interested.  I would not recommend it to anyone who 
> has cable or DSL service available, but for those  of us out in the 
> stix, it's an option, even though it's unsupported.

At 500/150, it should perform about as well as SWB's basic DSL; and that can
go for about the same price from some of the repackagers (excuse me,
"alternative providers").  The reviews I've seen have been pretty good.

I think you'll like Dish Network too - I've got RoadRunner, but I get my
programming from Echostar because it's more of what I want for less money,
and on a system that just works better.  Dish Network still has the best
technology for video, and I've been very happy with them.

Looking forward to seeing your HOWTO!