On Tue, 19 Feb 2008, Chuck Hast wrote:
> 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.
Last hurricane, cable service (TV and internet) was out for 5 days. I have
yet to see how FiOS acts, but at least optic fiber isn't conductive.
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