Relocating to Toronto

[Julian C. Dunn]

On Wed, 8 Sep 2004, Tim Goodaire wrote:

> I'm looking for some information, before I move to Toronto. I would like
> to know what my options are for ISPs, and which ones you folks
> recommend. In particular, do you know if any of them block port 25? All
> of the ISPs here in Halifax do, which is rather annoying if you're a
> geek who wants to run their own mailserver at home. What about
> connection speeds? Customer service?

I also second the recommendation for IStop.com. It's nice to finally have 
an ISP whose techs are clueful and will support you even if you're using 
UNIX. Plus, having the IStop.com president on this mailing list speaks 
volumes!

> Also, I'm looking for a decent place to buy new and used computer gear.
> Preferably, some place with knowlegable staff, and good prices.

People have already recommended Canada Computers; I get all my brand-new 
gear there. It's always a madhouse on weekends so I recommend going after 
work during the week. Plus you can check out our nifty bohemian-type 
open-air market, Kensington Market, which is just down the street!

A great place to pick up miscellaneous parts is Above-All Electronics on 
Bloor just west of Bathurst. It's a geek's paradise. There is also Active 
Surplus on Queen between Peter & John, but I wouldn't buy stuff there that 
I expect to work (cables aside). Corollary: If you want to buy stuff 
there, buy at least three, in case two are broken.

- Julian

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