> I have been using PacBell DSL for almost a year now and it has been great. 
>  I was one of the earlier adopters, so I was lucky enough to get a static 
> ip, and an external dsl modem.  I understand that you can still get static 
> ip service from them for a premium.  You would have to check their website 
> for the exact pricing.

That happens when there's no competition.  We allocate addresses (blocks 
sometimes) for DSL for free, since that's what both the ILECs and RBOC does.

> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Bill Hudspeth [SMTP:wjhud@jps.net]
> Sent:	Thursday, September 14, 2000 12:29 PM
> To:	port-i386@netbsd.org
> Subject:	BSD-Friendly Internet?
> 
> I've made the sad discovery that many ISPs
> are only willing to support WIN & MAC systems.
> Anyone aware of BSD friendly ISPs with service
> on the US west coast?
> 
> TBI,
> 
> Bill
>