Earthlink is defiantly linux friendly. Before they start outsourcing all of there support they even officially support linux. Cox doesn't official support linux but they don't try to stop you from using linux and there techs will walk you through as long as you know where to go. IE they will tell you lets change your DNS Servers and you need to be able to do that without step by step instructions. SpeakEasy and Covad are also linux friendly just never tell them your running linux. As well it must be a config issue. Try to fix it or we can send a truck out but it might cost you. Thornton Cierra Group www.cierragroup.com Efficient Licensing and Consulting