SBC Yahoo DSL (Scary??)

[numa at thenuma.com]

I use SBC/yahoo, with a dynamic IP, I just use Dyndns.org to give me a
domain, (thenuma.com).  Works great.  I also use it to establish a VPN
between the other SBC DSL connection, c-e-s.biz and thenuma.com, both
dynamic IPS.  Cool eh?

Kris

> Check out this page.
>
> http://support.sbcglobal.net/dsl/
>
> It sounds like it will work with linux and routers after all it lists
> PPPoE setup under "Router FAQ" & "Enter your Member ID and password in
> your router"
>
> Does anyone have the SBC Yahoo DSL (they are running a promotion 760-1.5
> down and 256 up for $44/mo)
>
> This is scary:
> 	DSL Connection Manager
> 	and
> 	Install SBC Yahoo! DSL:
>
> 		Where it says you have to let the CD setup your account.
>
>
> 		"Note: Do not manually connect to the registration server by
> 		 providing the generic SBC Yahoo! Registration
> 		 username/password and registration sever URL. "
>
>  	      No web site registration
>
> 		"...You will need to run the SBC Yahoo! DSL Client Kit and
> 		 register your account in order to surf the Internet. "
>
> 	and
> 	"Test Failed" in DSL Connection Manager
> 		This and the previous "Install..." infer that if you don't
> 		meet there system requirements connection manager will not
> 		even proceed to the point of registering you.
>
>
>
> I assume the connection manager is not required after setup, and once
> you setup your dsl you can use any PPPoE setup. It just plays with your
> system changing email user info (even netscape), and adding software
> when you register.
>
>
> Tempted to go static, but get the run
> around so far, and no promotion...less speed for more $$$.
>
>