[sllug-members]: looking for a modem and a cheap ISP

[Paul Koshevoy]

I just checked -- allvantage.com bills by credit card. I am not sure
these seniors have a credit card. I'll have to ask them.

    Paul.

Russell Martin wrote:
> As far as cheap, OS agnostic, dial-up ISPs go, I don't think
> allvantage.com can be beat. They are $5.95 per month for unlimited
> hours. I think they charge a $5 setup fee. I've helped 3 people sign
> up with them and they are all very happy with it and have been using
> it for around a year now.
>
> On 10/30/06, Paul Koshevoy <paul at aragog.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I already asked this at work, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask
>> the SLLUGers.
>>
>> I am putting together a computer for an elderly Russian speaking couple.
>> I have an old ISA (non PnP) 14.4K modem. I am wondering if anyone has a
>> better modem laying around (internal or external) that you don't need.
>> I'll be happy to put it to better use. The operating system I used is a
>> localized (Russian) openSUSE 10.1 distribution, so I can't use the
>> softmodem / winmodem because support for those is rather poor on Linux,
>> it has to be a true hardware modem. Old style external modem connected
>> to the serial port would work for sure.
>>
>> I have to mention that one of the guys at work has already answered
>> saying he may have a 33.6K external modem for me.
>>
>> I also have to find a cheap local ISP -- something in the price range
>> comparable to netzero $9.95 per month. I know there is sisna -- but I
>> have no experience with them. I am looking for a simple/affordable
>> Linux friendly dialup service. If you can suggest something better --
>> please let me know.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>     Paul.
>>
>>
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