[NCLUG] Linux-friendly satellite modem service

[dobbster]

Mike,

Thank you for checking into this.  From what I've seen, we'll probably
go with Starband.  My only concerns are that we'll have to run Windows,
and we probably can't network things...  It also requires a year signup
for MSN.  Blech.  Still, when you live that far away, I guess you take
what you can get.

Thanks again for checking on this!

Mark (dobbster at frii.com)

mike cullerton wrote:
> 
> on 12/15/00 6:42 PM, dobbster at dobbster at frii.com wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a co-worker who lives far up the Buckhorn canyon, away from
> > telephone lines, power lines, etc.  We have been looking for a means to
> > get him connected to the Net.
> 
> i've got a friend who lives up in red feather, so i asked him what he knew.
> his response is below.
> 
>  -- mike cullerton
> 
> Now to your satellite question; as far as I know, there is only one
> two-way (both upload and download) system available on teh market
> today; Starband.  For all the info, goto their site
> (http://www.starband.com).  Quick info: up to 500 kbs download, 150 kbs
> up, only windows compatable rite now with either a card or a satellite
> modem and USB.  No Linux solution that I know of rite now, and I wouldn't
> hold my breath :\  DirecTV's version (DirectPC) as far as I know only
> allows download and you need a dedicated phone line for upload at a
> whopping 33.3 kbs.  For networking, send your boy this link too:
> 
> http://www.starband.com/faq/homenetworking/index.htm
> 
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