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By Mark Woodcock

Choosing an internet ISP is often a rash and impulsive decision, but you should put more research and time into this decision to achieve the best results. Internet ISP’s are the portal by which you get onto the internet to visit websites. There are many different ones to choose from. The main goal that you should have in choosing one is that it offers a steady and consistent connection without disruptions, as well as speed.

Internet ISP service prices vary from company to company. You should not solely base your decision on price though. There are many other things to take into consideration when choosing an internet ISP. Here are a few:

1. How many email addresses do they allow per account?
2. Do they offer personal web site service?
3. Can I connect from anywhere?
4. What is the amount of web storage that is available?
5. Do they offer SPAM block or virus protection? What is the cost?
6. What is their customer service like? Is their response quick and helpful, or slow and irritating?
7. What type of service do they offer? Dial-up, DSL, cable, satellite, etc.
8. What are their billing options? Do they allow you to pay monthly or by the year?
9. If you have children, do they have web blocking service?
10. If you are on dial-up, are there local access numbers?

As you can see there are many different things that you need to take into consideration when choosing an internet ISP. This list is not inclusive, there may be many more items that are important to you and your family.

When you find an internet ISP that you are interested in, research them via internet or by asking friends. Call their customer service number and ask questions to see how well they answer the questions and to give you a feel of their availability and response. A simple five to ten minute conversation can give you a pretty good idea of what their service would be like if you had a problem.

Narrow it down to two or three choices and then line up their features side by side to see which one is the right choice for you. You may find that they vary little or you may find that they vary widely. This will give you a clear picture of your choices to enable you to make the right choice for you and your family. This will give you an internet ISP that is sure to make every member of your family happy!


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If you want an IDS package that’s pretty, graphical and idiot-proof, Snort isn’t for you. But if you want something that’s surprisingly powerful and costs nothing, and you don’t mind spending a few hours figuring out how to write rules and chant the right incantations on a Linux command line, go and download Snort now.