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Subject: Re: Hello, World -- second try...
To: adonai@jump.net (Lee Crites)
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> >The biggest problem I have is knowledge -- I have no clue what it is like to
> >manage an isp.  That's why I signed on to this group.  I know unix, so
> >that's not a problem; I know some system security stuff; I know some system
> >administration.  I know a little about all of it.  I just don't know enough
> >to be comfortable in my 'new' position.
> >
> >So, I hope y'all don't mind me asking a lot of dumb questions, because I'm
> >sure I will.
> >
> >I just got the FreeBSD 2.1.5 cd's yesterday, and gave them to the guy who is
> >building my unix box.  He's looking through the installation manual that
> >came with the cd's to see what hardware to put together.  If you have any
> >suggestions, I'd be greatful if you could pass them along.
> >
> >Well, I'm going to keep this short -- something I don't do very well.  I
> >look forward to being a part of the list.

Hi,

I would recommend that you thoroughly examime

http://www.amazing.com/internet/
http://www.westnet.com/providers/

Hmm... where did my other ISP URL's go.. well these are two good places
to start for reference purposes, and I highly suggest you spend a day or
two following links and reading.  :-)  It is really pretty good advice.

... JG