[LUGSB] introduction and question

[Vinay Pai]

I use OptimumOnline and am fairly happy with the service.  I typically
get 1 MB/sec downloads and 120kB/sec uploads.   They block incoming
connections on port 80 and 25.  As far as I know, those are the only
ports that are blocked.

One caveat though is that if you saturate your uplink for a long time
(i.e. several days at a stretch), they'll assume you're running a server
and choke your upload speed to 20kB/sec until you call them.  Running a
"server" (whatever that means) violates their terms of service.


On Mon, 2005-06-27 at 20:46 -0400, Michael Hrivnak wrote:
> Dear list,
> 
> I'm hoping this list is still active despite how quiet it's been in the 
> several days I've subscribed.
> 
> This fall I'll be starting a DMA at Stony Brook, moving from Greensboro, NC.  
> I've been a part of the Triangle LUG for a while, and now I'm looking for a 
> linux community in NY.
> 
> Linux-wise, I'm mostly a Mandriva guy.  I use LE2005 mostly on my desktop and 
> laptop, and I have 10.0 Official on a number of servers.  I use my personal 
> server for NAT, my website, file storage via samba and nfs, DNS, and an email 
> solution including imap, pop, multiple spam filters and web access.  I'm 
> mostly just a user who likes to get his hands dirty to find better ways of 
> doing things.
> 
> On to my question, I would like advice on an ISP.  I do not yet know where 
> I'll be living, but when the time comes, I'll need broadband.  Currently I 
> use RoadRunner through Time Warner with a cable modem connected directly to 
> my mandrake server.  It's important to me that ports not be filtered and that 
> I have reasonable speeds, with bonus points for higher than average upstream 
> speeds.  What can you all suggest?
> 
> Thanks a lot,
> Michael Hrivnak
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