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03-08-2006, 09:48 AM
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setup internet
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"
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03-08-2006, 10:14 AM
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Exactly how do you connect to the Internet?
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03-08-2006, 03:27 PM
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On my spare pc using win Me
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03-09-2006, 12:12 AM
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That's not what I meant. Dialup, broadband, USB, Ethernet, with a router - that kind of stuff.
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03-09-2006, 02:40 PM
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I use Adsl modem (broadband)
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03-09-2006, 03:09 PM
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Okay - what brand and model modem, and how is it connected to your Linux computer? PLEASE PROVIDE ALL DETAILS.
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03-10-2006, 05:11 AM
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Modem is bt voyager 105 usb Adsl broadband. When I change pc,s I swap all the cables over, Maybe some fault here.
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03-10-2006, 07:17 AM
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04-07-2006, 09:39 AM
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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 !
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04-07-2006, 06:41 PM
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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.
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04-08-2006, 05:00 AM
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Thanks Gic. I will move in that direction.
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