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On Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:17:37 -0800, Jim wrote:

> I am in contact with the local phone company here in Nevada (AT&T) and
> they seem to insist that I need to be running windows to install their
> modem into my network.
> 
> They specify W2K, XP or Mac as required to install and use their
> service.  I tell them that a browser is a browser, but they are just
> reading off their instruction sheet.
> 
> Does anyone know of a contact within AT&T that has some knowledge.
> 
>     -Jim


Jim:

I've got that nonix cr*p from several telephone companies. Just ignore it,
wireup the modem/router/ethernet cable.  Turn on the power. Ubuntu will
simply punch-thru and connect automagically.

The business-Nazis ( ATT = worst of the goosesteppers IMVHO ) hate it
cause they loose control, but they can't do sq*at.

nss
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