That's incorrect.
I just moved and had to have ComCast install the cable at my new place. When you first get onto the internet, you are re-directed to a "modem registration" page that directs you to download software, and requests that you plug you CPU directly into the modem, bypassing any router/firewalls. It will also prevent your VoIP from functionning BTW...
If you access the page from a box that is neither windows or Mac OS X, you are told that your system is not supported.
I called customer service, informed them that none of my computers would be plugged into the modem directly, and that I ran GNU or Solaris systems anyway, yelled and screamed because the VoIP wasn't working so I had to call using an (expensive) cell phone, and they activated my modem remotely.
and then... VOILA!
Iran's grand Ayatollah says Islamic Republic grants more freedom than US democracy...
Come on, this kind of statment will be news when MS security chief says Linux is safer; but he wouldn't hold his position for long.
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I was looking forward to Jumping Jackass; with some work to make it leaner and shed some of the bloat.
That's incorrect. I just moved and had to have ComCast install the cable at my new place. When you first get onto the internet, you are re-directed to a "modem registration" page that directs you to download software, and requests that you plug you CPU directly into the modem, bypassing any router/firewalls. It will also prevent your VoIP from functionning BTW... If you access the page from a box that is neither windows or Mac OS X, you are told that your system is not supported. I called customer service, informed them that none of my computers would be plugged into the modem directly, and that I ran GNU or Solaris systems anyway, yelled and screamed because the VoIP wasn't working so I had to call using an (expensive) cell phone, and they activated my modem remotely. and then... VOILA!
Iran's grand Ayatollah says Islamic Republic grants more freedom than US democracy ...
Come on, this kind of statment will be news when MS security chief says Linux is safer; but he wouldn't hold his position for long.