setup internet

[pablo]

I have been experimenting with "live" versions of all the popular linux distros(trying to assess which will suit me best) In all cases I have not been able to access the internet. There appears a window with boxes for my isp my password and sometimes my ip address. This window does not appear to be "active" as when I click on them nothing happens. Am I missing a step somewhere ? There appears to be many code words which are completely different to windows Where can I get basic instruction for a "newbie"

[glc]

Exactly how do you connect to the Internet?

[pablo]

On my spare pc using win Me

[glc]

That's not what I meant. Dialup, broadband, USB, Ethernet, with a router - that kind of stuff.

[pablo]

I use Adsl modem (broadband)

[glc]

Okay - what brand and model modem, and how is it connected to your Linux computer? PLEASE PROVIDE ALL DETAILS.

[pablo]

Modem is bt voyager 105 usb Adsl broadband. When I change pc,s I swap all the cables over, Maybe some fault here.

[glc]

You have the wrong hardware for Linux.

http://www.lack-of.org.uk/viewarticle.php?article=114

[pablo]

I have now got another modem with the latest linux drivers on cd (terra copperjet adsl usb) I cannot find how to install this modem. I have xandros on my hdd but I have 10 other distros mostly "live" versions. Could someone point me in the right direction please !

[glc]

You would be MUCH better off getting an Ethernet-capable modem - those require NO drivers. In fact, if you get a combo modem/router, you wouldn't even have to set up PPPoE - the router would handle it.

[pablo]

Thanks Gic. I will move in that direction.