Re: [SLUG] (OT) ISDN connections

[davidf@nospam.magentatech.com.au (Dave Fitch)]

David <david@nospam.kenpro.com.au>
> I'm thinking about organising myself an ISDN connection. Does anyone have
> any thoughts regarding Telstra v. Connect v. anyoneelse? Is there a
> difference in performance?

dunno, only played with telstra so far

> Am I right in thinking that Telstra's pricing regarding back channel
> is bizzarre? or am I not reading it correctly? It reads as if the more you
> download within their flat rate, the more you can upload for no extra
> cost.

yes.  Ie. it's to catch people who only serve content and don't
download any/much (and therefore wouldn't pay any/much of the per
megabyte charges).  It sucks but that's telstra.

> This connection is primarily for web hosting.

then you'll more than likely pay backchannel charges

> ObLinux: any thoughts regarding Cisco router v. Linux box with ISDN card?

go for the router.
There's nothing really wrong with linux and ISDN card, and if you're
short of cash it's a good way to go.  But IMO if you're spending
money on ISDN (ie. lots of money) then do it properly.  A router
is worth it.

Dave.
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