Alternative to @Home cable software?

[SteelyKen]

I will be getting cable internet soon and I have read somewhere that the @Home software should not be installed. What exactly is in this software and do I need it? Is there an alternative? Thanks and please forgive my ignorance.

 

[BCYL]

You dont need those software.... I uninstall it immediately... it's a bunch of useless programs (like scheduler, TV guide, etc...), you dont need the software to use cable....

 

[fitzhue]

I agree the @home software is horrible. Especially their browser for 2.0
I got rid of it immediately. All you have to do is under network identification type your computer name and under workgroup type @Home. Then it will work fine.

 

[IamDavid]

I agree with the others.. Ya don't need @Home software or any other...

 

[DeeK]

Just forget the @Home software. Everything should be handled through DHCP automatically by your OS.

 

[RGN]

Don't let the installers install the @home software. They just mark their sheet as 'customer self-install'

Just plug the modem into the NIC and let DHCP take over. Remove any auto dial settings from IE...