*BSD users (myself included) have often wondered why Linux has been so much more popular and what it would take for *BSD to gain a larger following. Could it be that Microsoft will be the trigger for more widespread acceptance? Talk about your ironies. Someone else mentioned the possibility of a MSBSD. That would be interesting, but just as curious would be if the Beast from Redmond were to give enough press to BSD to push it over the top. I don't think anyone would have predicted that.
The one I've heard the most about is the BAT keyboard by Infogrip. It doesn't include a pointing device, but it's listed at $200 on their web site (www.infogrip.com). I've never tried it myself. The other one I've heard of that does include a pointing device built in is the Twiddler by Handykey (www.handykey.com) - also for $200.
Happy hunting.
OK, I realize this isn't the right solution, but it's at least a possible workaround. Alcatel's Speedtouch Home and Speedtouch Pro both connect to the computer via ethernet instead of USB. I believe they're available to purchase online. It's kind of an expensive solution for you, but it is available. I would assume that those would work with your connection.
Unfortunately, you don't have any recourse YET. The FCC is apparently considering requiring unbundling and I've heard of some technical tests going on, but I haven't heard if/when it will actually go into force. Unfortunately, you are wrong when you say, "there is no valid reason, be it technical, legal, or otherwise, that would prevent them from providing DSL service to non-bell atlantic customers." The valid reason they have is that they are not required by law to do so. That is a valid reason. Do I think they should take advantage of that reason? Of course not. A responsible company should have no problem saying, "Here's our lines, what part of them would you like to use?" But they, just like the cable companies (AT&T especially) have a very screwed up view of the world in believing that the only way they can survive is to be in control of every aspect of their market. "There can be only one!" No, there can't. There can be many, and they all can profit together.
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*BSD users (myself included) have often wondered why Linux has been so much more popular and what it would take for *BSD to gain a larger following. Could it be that Microsoft will be the trigger for more widespread acceptance? Talk about your ironies. Someone else mentioned the possibility of a MSBSD. That would be interesting, but just as curious would be if the Beast from Redmond were to give enough press to BSD to push it over the top. I don't think anyone would have predicted that.
The one I've heard the most about is the BAT keyboard by Infogrip. It doesn't include a pointing device, but it's listed at $200 on their web site (www.infogrip.com). I've never tried it myself. The other one I've heard of that does include a pointing device built in is the Twiddler by Handykey (www.handykey.com) - also for $200. Happy hunting.
OK, I realize this isn't the right solution, but it's at least a possible workaround. Alcatel's Speedtouch Home and Speedtouch Pro both connect to the computer via ethernet instead of USB. I believe they're available to purchase online. It's kind of an expensive solution for you, but it is available. I would assume that those would work with your connection.
Unfortunately, you don't have any recourse YET. The FCC is apparently considering requiring unbundling and I've heard of some technical tests going on, but I haven't heard if/when it will actually go into force. Unfortunately, you are wrong when you say, "there is no valid reason, be it technical, legal, or otherwise, that would prevent them from providing DSL service to non-bell atlantic customers." The valid reason they have is that they are not required by law to do so. That is a valid reason. Do I think they should take advantage of that reason? Of course not. A responsible company should have no problem saying, "Here's our lines, what part of them would you like to use?" But they, just like the cable companies (AT&T especially) have a very screwed up view of the world in believing that the only way they can survive is to be in control of every aspect of their market. "There can be only one!" No, there can't. There can be many, and they all can profit together.