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  From: Leigh Hart <hart@dotat.com>
  To  : <linuxsa@linuxsa.org.au>
  Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 00:19:03 +1030

Re: ADSL Enabled Exchange Areas: Updated 20/11/2000

G'day Richard,

Richard Russell <richardrussell@mail.com> wrote:
> > > Been there, done that!
> > > The only answer that came back from Telstra was:
> > > "We don't support Linux!"
> > 
> > Without naming names, there *are* alternatives to Telstra for ADSL.
> 
> Just like a normal phone line, you need an ADSL connection
> from Telstra, and then you may use any ISP (including Telstra
> BigPond) for the Internet-over-ADSL service...

However you don't need to ask Telstra for the ADSL service if
you are planning on using another ISP - it doesn't work that
way here (yet).  Your ISP (if they provide ADSL service) will
do all the ADSL side of things for you, and is also responsible
for the CPE (customer premesis equipment).

> > all the while allowing instant connection and an "always-on" feel.
> 
> I assume that this is an "always-on" feel from your computer's (or the
> user's) point of view -- is it always-on from the internet's point of
> view?

Pretty much - some ISPs (not sure who yet) may disconnect the PPPoE
session if it idles out, or if it reaches a maximum session time, but
none of this stops you wrapping your linux PPPoE commands into a looping
script - it's not like it costs you a phone call to reconnect any more :)

> I would like a connection that I can ping or ssh to from outside
> easily... (ie a permanent connection with a permanent IP).

Bigpond explicitly do not offer permanent IP (yet).  They won't say
when either.

> My understanding is that ADSL is pretty much like a normal modem
> in terms of it's on if you've connected... So if you wanted a real
> permanent connection, you would have to pay for it.

Currently, no amount of money will appear to convince Bigpond that
they should provide a fixed IP - shop around instead.

> > I won't make a recommendation, I'm biased (who wouldn't be!), so
> > I'll let someone else do that.
> 
> er... Internode? :)

I KNOW NOTHINGK!

Cheers

Leigh
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