[KLUG Members] Ameritech dsl

[W Guy Finley]

I'm using Ameritech DSL at home, company now pays for it.  I use VPN all the 
time with a dynamic IP, never had a problem.  Using a Linky 4-Port DSL Router.

I signed up with A'tech way back in the day here in Chicago when they were 
using Westell Wirespeed modems which use Ethernet connects.  I'm not sure 
which modem they are shilling but I bet it's a POS USB modem.  I believe they 
are very open on equipment now so I would just buy an Ethernet DSL modem (I 
love the Westell Wirespeed by the way, been very reliable for me for over 2 
years) and you will be Linux compatible.

Been using Mandrake with it forever and it works fine.  I suggest getting the 
router because then your PC isn't doing the PPPoE work, the router does and 
then it won't make a difference what OS you are using -- the box sees it as a 
network connect.

--Guy