Re: tlug: isdn dsu/ta + isp providers in Tokyo - Linux/WinNT compatible?

[Scott Stone <sstone@example.com>]

On Wed, 2 Sep 1998, Joseph Norton wrote:

> 
> Greetings.
> 
> I recently moved to Tokyo and starting subscribing to the tlug mailing 
> list.  I'm looking for some help/advice in selecting an isdn dsu/ta and 
> an isp provider.  I would appreciate any advice or
> pointers to other sources of information.
> 
> 1) isdn dsu/ta 

If you buy an AIWA, you have to recompile the kernel because the AIWA TA's
firmware PPP implementation is broken.  Not sure on the NECs.

> 
> I used to have a Motorola BitSurfrPro on my linux/WinNT box in the U.S.  
> However, I'm not sure what is the best product (and where) to purchase 
> in Tokyo that is compatible with linux and WinNT.  Any suggestions?
> 

well, you can *not* use a TA/DSU purchased outside of Japan on the
Japanese ISDN network.  or vice-versa.  Kind of sucks.

> 2) isp provider
> 
> I'm looking for a Tokyo isp provider that provides good service at a 
> reasonable price.  Any suggestions?
> 

Threeweb has a nice flat-rate 64k ISDN for around 2000 yen/month or so.
I've been very happy with them since I signed up in January.

PSINet is also good.

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