> In a nutshell if you want non-Windows support you get a full ADSL
> modem+router or go for an ADSL modem that has support for an alternative
> OS.
>
> Two good alternatives are:
> 3Com Dual link
> ASUS External Router.

For those lucky enough to have competition available, I believe there is
another alternative: the Telstra/Saturn modem (or whatever you prefer
to call it) is at least a simple line/ethernet bridge, allowing to
set up whatever one can get going on a dedicated firewall/router PC
(mine won't be running M$). If the modem has more functionality than
bridging then that shouldn't matter. Considering that the modem can
be hired for effectively $7/month it looks like a bargain to me (and a
protection against Telecom making a long nose by suddenly deciding to
change the network, forcing all modem owners to invest again). Waiting -
the digger already made the hole...

Volker

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Received on Thu May 3 19:25:23 2001