[lug] Advice for a incoming Colorado newbie

[dan radom]

* Jordan Crouse (jordan at cosmicpenguin.net) wrote:
> Greetings -
> 
> My name is Jordan Crouse, currently of Salt Lake City, but soon to hail
> from the Boulder / Longmont area.
> 

welcome.

> I'm in the process of getting all my ducks in a row to move, so I turn
> to you for advice on the geekiest (and therefore most important)
> options:
> 
> 1) Internet connectivity:  High speed is mandatory (I have a cable modem
> right now, and I don't even want to contemplate going back to dialup).
> What options are available (cable, DSL, etc)?   What providers are the
> most Linux and geek friendly?  Are there any areas around Boulder /
> Longmont that are *not* wired for high speed?  Personally, I would
> prefer DSL with a static IP, but really, any high speed / always on
> connections will do.

in many areas both dsl and cable are options.  it really just depends on
where you settle in.

> 
> 2) Television:  Is cable or satellite preferred?  Who is the cable
> company, and what is their track record?   Here in Utah, everyone has
> Comcast, and hates them universally.

comcast.  i'm sure everyone here hates them too.  it's a given right to
hate your cable provider.

> 
> 3)  Location:  Are there any neighborhoods or areas that are wired for
> fiber?  Where would be the ideal place for a Linux geek to live?
> 
> 4) Is there anything else I need to know before making the move?

bring your own job!

> 
> Thanks in advance for your assistance, and hope to see you all soon.
> 
> Jordan

dan