Re: [SLUG] FiOS and Linux

From: Chuck Hast (wchast@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Feb 19 2008 - 01:12:11 EST


On Feb 18, 2008 11:56 AM, Greg <gviscardi@gmail.com> wrote:
> Rich Morgan wrote:
> > Hey slug'ers, quick question for anyone who has FiOS: Any caveats that
> > I need to watch out for when the installers are setting me up? My
> > install is scheduled for Friday and I wanted to get any Linux-specific
> > install advice/pitfalls from any slug member who has already gone
> > through the process.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> >
> The only thing I can tell ya is that don't plan on running a httpd on
> port 80 unless you have their $99 business static-ip plan, they block
> that port on all other plans. Other than that I haven't had any issues
> with FiOS and Linux so far.
>
I was thinking of going to FiOS but if they charge $99 for a static then I will
stay with my RR static at $69... What do I get over what I have now that
makes it worth $30/mo more?? I have the basic SoHo package and have
had it now for I guess about 5 years or more.

-- 
Chuck Hast  -- KP4DJT --
To paraphrase my flight instructor;
"the only dumb question is the one you DID NOT ask resulting in my going
out and having to identify your bits and pieces in the midst of torn
and twisted metal."
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