I love my AMD's. I have never had an issue and when at LANs my computer consistently loads gams faster. That being said I am now rocking an Intel but as I'm not wealthy, price is important.
I'm a staunch Blackberry man, and my carrier won't allow tethering as I have unlimited data lol. If only there was a torrent app for the bold lol. Sorry for the hi-jack
They have a similar issue where I work. They now are resorting to the user mails a burnt dvd with the files and it's manually added. We have no end of trouble with our VPN connections using 3g and NextG data cards for their tuffbooks. Sorry i can't give you any more a useful idea.
Ages ago a post on this subject would get you flamed hardcore ala hel me hax mah skool type post. Let us know how you do then seeing as it's permitted, I am interested.
I am helpdesk and if you can resolve calls or give the teir 2 techs good information they will appreciate the effort and look out for you and let you know when jobs come up.