@jahonix:
XZed, I can imagine what your driving force was. Been there, done that.
I still have some old ISDN and DSL cards laying around.
Look at it this way: technology is changing that fast analog/ISDN/ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+/VDSL/3G that it is weasier to use a separate, dedicated box as bridge between your outside connection layer and an ethernet port on the internal side.
When upgrading to a higher speed connection all you have to do is change out the bridge.
well, at least, i'm relieved that someone understand me ;D
old school style ;D
but, finally, i "accepted" your vision way and, in fact, you're right…
ok, topic closed ;D
thank you,
sincerely,