On 2004-07-21 23:11:42 +0100 IanBell ian@redtommo.com wrote:
[...] Assuming I go for a wires only package, what is the most suitable hardware?
Probably a combined ADSL device and network switch, but I've not heard of a consistently good make. I've a Belkin which crashes in hot weather because some idiot decided that the base is a good place for vents and the top should be unbroken thick plastic. I run it upside-down now, which helps, but the vents are a bit small. It says "designed in California" so I'll be trying to avoid other Californian designs now. ;-)
As far as ISPs are concerned I have heard good reports of F9 and ukfsn.org ought to be worth a look/supporting. Any group experience of, preference for either?
I use ukfsn dialup, which has worked well so far. They also fund AFFS grants (call for applications should appear as soon as the secretary returns AIUI).