[BozemanLUG] Broadband wireless and Linux?

[Chris Ching]

My sister-in-law has a Verizon data plan.  I have a rule, if I clean viruses
off your computer 3 times in a row, you're getting Linux.  She lost, so I
installed Ubuntu on her laptop.  I was surprised that the USB dongle modem
was plug-in-play w/ NetworkManager!  BTW that was 2-3 years ago and haven't
touched that computer since :)

So I would second the Verizon idea.  And if you don't mind rooting a Droid,
you can get a phone + unlimited data plan + Internet connection (by using
wifi tether).

Ching

On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 12:05 PM, Jeff Sharkey <jsharkey at jsharkey.org>wrote:

> My parents live in a broadband dead zone, and last November they
> picked up a MiFi on Verizon.  It works great, and the 5GB/month cap
> isn't a problem if you stay off YouTube.  :)
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiFi
>
> Verizon has good 3G coverage across Montana, so it might be worth a try.
>
> j
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Robert Potter <rpotter at zoncko.com>
> wrote:
> > Not sure on pricing and signal availability, but they might check with
> > Cutthroat Communications (assuming they have not already).
> > Below is a url for their website, I would recommend calling and talking
> to
> > them about location, pricing, etc.  I have worked with their service with
> a
> > previous employer and also knew the CIO of a Hospital that had converted
> > much of their ISP services over to Cutthroat.  All though this was
> several
> > years ago, I have not heard anything bad about their services today and
> can
> > say that I was very pleased with it previously.  They used to be the
> owners
> > of montanadsl.net until they sold off that brand to another company.
> > http://www.cutthroatcom.com/
> > Rob Potter
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 8:35 AM, Scott Dowdle <dowdle at montanalinux.org>
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> Greetings,
> >>
> >> A few weeks ago I had someone call me at home asking about broadband
> >> wireless for Linux.  Turns out the person lives 3 miles north of
> Belgrade
> >> and neither DSL nor Bresnan cable Internet are available to them.  They
> have
> >> been using some satellite service that they have grown unhappy with...
> and
> >> was asking what if any broadband wireless services might be available.
>  They
> >> called the various cell phone company but found out they were all
> clueless
> >> about Linux compatibility.
> >>
> >> The NetworkManager website has a nice list of hardware device
> >> compatibility but it sure would be nice to find someone locally who has
> some
> >> experience with broadband wireless and Linux who can report their
> >> experience.  Anyone?
> >>
> >> Also, are there any alternative ISPs that might be available?  I heard
> >> Littleapple wireless might be an option?  If so, anyone care to comment
> on
> >> that?
> >>
> >> I myself have been using Qwest DSL (in Billings first and then Belgrade)
> >> for the last 7 or so years.
> >>
> >> TYL,
> >> --
> >> Scott Dowdle
> >> 704 Church Street
> >> Belgrade, MT 59714
> >> (406)388-0827 [home]
> >> (406)994-3931 [work]
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