[ubuntu-uk] Orange broadband

[Robin Menneer]

On 4/19/07, Mark Harrison <Mark at yourpropertyexpert.com> wrote:
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>  It's notoriously difficult to say "my favourite broadband supplier is",
> given that most people have experience of at most 2 J I've not been an IT
> consultant for a while, but still keep in touch with former clients:
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>
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> -          Personally, I use Eclipse, because they are able to provide me
> with a block of 8 static IP addresses at no extra charge – (subject to my
> filling in a RIPE form demonstrating why I need them) – however, they're not
> so great I'd recommend them for "normal home use."
>
> -          One of my clients uses Nildram for about 200 home-based
> workers, and seems very happy with them.
>
> -          My brother uses TalkTalk and finds them VERY cheap, but has had
> reliability problems.
>
> -          Another client uses BT Internet and finds them very good (which
> certainly was not the case about 3 years ago!)
>
>
>
> I'd suggest a look at www.adslguide.org.uk which is a "rate my supplier"
> site and therefore aggregates large numbers of customer experiences.
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> Over the past six months, Virgin has consistently outperformed Orange….
> but Nildram has consistently outperformed Virgin on speed, reliability AND
> customer service.
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> Personally, given the price of them nowadays, I'd always get a router, at
> which point it really doesn't matter whether they provide "Windows software"
> – if your router can connect, then your linux machines can.
>
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>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Mark
>
>
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> *From:* ubuntu-uk-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:
> ubuntu-uk-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] *On Behalf Of *Lee Tambiah
> *Sent:* 19 April 2007 13:33
> *To:* British Ubuntu Talk
> *Subject:* Re: [ubuntu-uk] Orange broadband
>
>
>
> On 4/19/07, *Dianne Reuby* <pramclub at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
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> I've had a good report on Orange broadband, from someone who uses it to
> run his business. But the CD only list Windows, and website requirements
> state Windows. I've asked about Linux, but while I wait for a reply,
> does anyone else use Orange broadband with Ubuntu?
>
> TIA
>
> Dianne Reuby
>
>
> Ive heard the complete opposite, I've heard Orange isn't very good has a
> lot of drop outs, if you can do so choose Virgin Media which was once
> Telewest Broadband(blueyonder), they provide a very good connection. In my
> opnion the best one out there! You will have no problems with Linux
> detecting it either.
>




It took Orange nearly 5 weeks just to replace a lightning-struck box despite
> constant abortive phoning.  Never again.  With Eclipse now
>




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