High Speed Internet and Modems and stuff

[Andrew Hammond]

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> But I warn you: Linux isn't for "non-computer types." Heck, even the
> Sympatico help desk finds it so tricky that they won't support it.
> It's an amazing OS, but it was built to be powerful and flexible,
> not user-friendly.. Definitely NOT trying to scare your friend off;
> just trying to make him aware.


Windows isn't for "non-computer types" either. However, there are a
couple of versions of it which are popular enough that Sympatico's help
desk has scripts to help people through configuration.

Other posts advise getting an ethernet connected modem and a router
appliance. This is good advice and should definately be followed,
especially for people who are "non-computer types". ASUS makes a nice
one that does all the usual NAT/WAP stuff and throws in a USB print
server as well.

Drew
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