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Re: KDE/new Redhat install (was Re: Has anyone ever been)
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lugnet.off-topic.geek
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Tue, 4 Jan 2000 03:20:01 GMT
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mattdm@mattdm.{ihatespam}org
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Mike Stanley <cjc@NOSPAMnewsguy.com> wrote:
> I don't know why but this reminds me of a guy I know via IRC who started up
> his own ISP literally in his own home using a Linux box and a handful of
> lines, providing service mainly to local teachers, with the initial goal
> being to simply pay for his own fairly high-speed dedicated net connection
> (256k). I think he's actually expanded into a fairly decent sized small
> hosting company, all on the side of his real job.
Very similar to my situation, actually. My friend wanted to start an ISP so
he could have net access after college and not have to pay for it.
There was a time a few years ago when it was possible. 56K modems really
raise the bar, though; it means you (the ISP) need to have a digital
connection to the telco. (Not unreasonable, but a lot higher
barrier-to-entry.)
--
Matthew Miller ---> mattdm@mattdm.org
Quotes 'R' Us ---> http://quotes-r-us.org/
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