Post #407821 · Elektrine

2025-12-24 21:42 UTC

Story Time! I love my ISP. Though sometimes, their support makes me question things. We&#39;ve been having some weird internet speed issues. Alternating between 1.3M Down/110M up to 24M down/116M up. Called ISP, wanted me to test by connecting my PC directly to the ONT. Support said, &quot;Don&#39;t worry, I&#39;ll walk you through how to set up a connection.&quot; I said, &quot;Just so you know, I am not on a Windows or Mac.. I am on Linux. And it sounds like you want me to set up a PPPoE connection.&quot; (1/3)

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@josey@gamepad.club 2025-12-24 21:46

Support's response was, "You're not on Windows?" I continued, "There is not a single Windows machine in this house. Nor do I use a Mac. I use a Linux distro." Support sounds confused, "What did you say you used?" "Linux. Well we have several different distros in this house." Long pause from support and then softly, "Can you spell that for me?" "Sure! L.I.N.U.X." Support continues, "Oh. Um, we usually just do the phone wizard connection." I stop them. (2/3)

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@josey@gamepad.club 2025-12-24 22:01

@sam I am 1000% with you. Linux can be scary as it's an unknown, but how many people actually need Windows? Like realistically? Most users don't even know what an MMC is in Windows We should have freedom and privacy, and I really wish people with stop with the whole "AI" thing. It's not AI, it's a glorified auto complete. But that's a topic for another time. I was once a HUGE supporter of Windows. I had MCPs, almost had an MCSE, and stuff. Now, hell nah mate.

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