Re: Router query

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Callan wrote:
> So you'd want to be asking :
> 1. Does the router handle the connection to the ISP even if no 
> computers are plugged in?
> 2. Do I need a 'driver' to use the router or will the router just 
> offer a DHCP IP Address to any device I plug in?
> 3. Do I have access to the router's control panel interface to change 
> settings if required?
> 4. Is the router locked to that ISP's network, or can you use it on 
> any network?
> 5. What brand and model number is it?
> If they can answer those questions properly, it's all good. If they 
> can't, ask for someone else in the organisation to talk to as those 
> questions aren't really all that technical.
> If they complain, just tell them that you've just bought an Asus eeePC 
> or similar from Dick Smith, and it runs a custom operating system :)
> Feel free to ask more Qs if you need.
> Cheers
> Callan
Hi all,
have checked out router HarbourIT satellite sells, it's a Netgear 
WGR614, has anyone had any experience with
this router.
Have asked the questions, and have all good answers from HarbourIT, but 
they are asking $185 for it pre-configured,
I can buy the same router from Harvey Norman for $89, so sounds like a 
very expensive "pre-configuring", as I am on a pension.
I think I should learn to do it for myself, will get no help from "Help 
Desk", no support for Linux, and I live
in a very small town North of Adelaide, so must be able to help myself, 
have 2 other locals in the process of being "converted" to Ubuntu, but 
it's me helping them (with Windows too), (blind leading the even more 
blind) so as I said I should be able to help myself if the need arises. 
HarbourIT looks like doing a lot of business in this town, only 
alternative to satellite is Telstra NextG wireless which is expensive, 
so someone in the town with a little knowledge could be useful :-)

If anyone has any experience with this router I would be most 
appreciative. Have the manual for it and it looks like it shouldn't be 
beyond me, and I could certainly use the $100 saving.
Many thanks in advance.
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Re: Router query

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Callan wrote:
>
> So you'd want to be asking :
>
> 1. Does the router handle the connection to the ISP even if no 
> computers are plugged in?
>
> 2. Do I need a 'driver' to use the router or will the router just 
> offer a DHCP IP Address to any device I plug in?
>
> 3. Do I have access to the router's control panel interface to change 
> settings if required?
>
> 4. Is the router locked to that ISP's network, or can you use it on 
> any network?
>
> 5. What brand and model number is it?
>
>
> If they can answer those questions properly, it's all good. If they 
> can't, ask for someone else in the organisation to talk to as those 
> questions aren't really all that technical.
>
> If they complain, just tell them that you've just bought an Asus eeePC 
> or similar from Dick Smith, and it runs a custom operating system :)
>
> Feel free to ask more Qs if you need.
>
> Cheers
> Callan
>
Hi Callan,
thanks, will ask those questions, guess it's time again I do some 
reading. Brain box isn't really very good on the short term memory, but 
can always refer multiple times if I have it in print1 :-)
Take Care
Have a safe and peaceful Easter everyone.
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Re: Router query

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Callan Jefferson Davies wrote:
>> Are there any pitfalls I may encounter, am running 8.04 at the 
>> moment, but will upgrade when I have broadband access.
>
> Hi Winton,
>
> I work for Adam Internet (Adelaide), and I get a lot of customers 
> asking me exactly the same thing.
>
> My answer is - provided the ISP-supplied router is decent, has good 
> features and a 2+ year warranty, you should go with whatever they offer.
>
> The reason is that if you ever have a problem with your service, you 
> can get FULL support from the ISP. If you supply your own hardware, it 
> makes it really hard for the support staff to do their job and 
> therefore any issues may take longer to solve.
>
> Just make sure it's a "decent" router, and has a good warranty.
>
> If you did want to supply your own, ask the ISP what models they know 
> to work OK - don't expect a miracle answer, but they should be able to 
> at least point you in the right direction.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Cheers,
> Callan
>
Thanks Callan,
they have already told me the usual, don't support Linux, so will need 
to know a bit myself.  what features should I be looking for, I won't be 
using the wireless feature?  Can't remember the last time I actually 
used an ISP help desk, for that reason. May get router warranty  
honoured, but that's about all, but that doesn't bother me, only has to 
last around 20 years :-)   Most even back away if Firefox is used.
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Router query

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Hi all,
am in the process of changing to satellite broadband (from years of dial 
up) with HarbourIT, and have been told by them
that I can purchase wireless/wired router with 4 access ports for $180. 
This router comes pre-configured.

I can buy a straight wired router for $90, (no wireless card in my main 
machine, and would like to plug in my laptop into same router) so I 
would like to know what is involved in configuring it myself.  Am on a 
pension and would rather not spend the funds if I can get one for $90, 
and have the extra knowledge as a bonus :-)

Are there any pitfalls I may encounter, am running 8.04 at the moment, 
but will upgrade when I have broadband access.

Many thanks in advance.
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Re: Router Question

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squareyes wrote:
> db wrote:
>> 3g / next g / wimax  doesn't reach you ?
>>
>> 2009/3/28 Andre Mangan :
>>  
>>> 2009/3/28 squareyes 
>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> am about to at last dive into broadband, unfortunately has to be
>>>> satellite.
>>>> I can setup a dialup connection in my sleep, first time with broadband
>>>> so a new learning curve.
>>>> My query , I intend to connect 2 machines via a hard wired router, 
>>>> would
>>>> I be correct that they are "plug and play"?
>>>> and are there any I should stay away from, and are there any 
>>>> problems I
>>>> may encounter?.
>>>> Many thanks in advance.
>>>> Take Care
>>>> Winton
>>>>   
>>> Hello Winton,
>>>
>>> Since you are with Internode, why not use the routers that they 
>>> recommend.
>>> They are a little more expensive than if you were to buy any of them 
>>> from
>>> another source but they do come to you fully configured with your 
>>> account
>>> details as well as a warranty.  The warranty means that if you were to
>>> suffer damage to your router, all you have to do is to phone 
>>> Internode and
>>> they will send you a replacement including a bag to return the damaged
>>> item.  That seems pretty decent of them.
>>>
>>> Another advantage is that if you were to use their Nodephone service 
>>> the
>>> router is VoIP capable.
>>>
>>> Connecting two machines is not a problem, there are four sockets and of
>>> course there is WiFi as well.  Yes, they are "plug and play".
>>>
>>> My experience with routers is limited but I can tell you that if you 
>>> have a
>>> Siemens router you will be able to fry an egg on it.
>>>
>>> The Billion 7401 looks like it would do the job nicely.
>>>
>>> Andre
>>>
>>>
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>>   
> Thanks for the suggestions,
> unfortunately cannot  use Internode for broadband, no access here, can 
> access Telstra NextG wireless, but don't
> feel like mortgaging my house to pay for it. Extremely expensive. 
> After my dial up experience getting dropped off 36 time between Jan 26 
> and March 26, (stopped logging disconnects after dialog with Telstra) 
> would rather not any more  to do with Telstra than I have to, besides 
> with satellite I can dump my land line, which I would have to keep if 
> I went Next G wireless. In my area I have to have a NextG mobile, 
> normal mobiles have no coverage.
> May still buy router from Internode though, have been very happy with 
> their service, sorry to be leaving them.
> Thanks again
> Take Care
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Router Question

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Hi all,
am about to at last dive into broadband, unfortunately has to be satellite.
I can setup a dialup connection in my sleep, first time with broadband 
so a new learning curve.
My query , I intend to connect 2 machines via a hard wired router, would 
I be correct that they are "plug and play"?
and are there any I should stay away from, and are there any problems I 
may encounter?.
Many thanks in advance.
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Re: Laptops

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David Ryder wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm after a notebooks which I will only put Ubuntu (8+) on. I want the
> internet camera and mic built in (Ekiga, Skype).
>
> I went to JB Hi-Fi and Powerhouse yesterday. To my amazement, I was told
> that all notebooks will take linux perfectly (as in "no problems") and
> one said he uses Ubuntu on 'several' without a problem - though he
> needed his brother-in-law to install it.
>
> Neither would accept my offer of "I will buy it if you guarantee my
> money back if it does not work with Ubuntu (8.04). They would not as
> they then said "They were made to work with Windows XP/Vista".
>
> My second question was, do any have dual monitor outputs? No. OK, it was
> a like-to-have, not a necessity.
>
> So, I ask the list, is it true that all notebooks will work with Ubuntu
> 8.04 (+?) including the camera, mic, Skype for Ubuntu, Ekiga, ethernet
> adapter to my router, Seagate FreeAgent 500 usb drive, wi-fi internet??
>
> Apologies for asking but I was under the impression notebooks were not
> so simple?
>
> David
>
>
>   
Hi David,
can't tell you what to get, can advise you to leave Lenovo alone.
Optical Drive doesn't work with Ubuntu. With Vista installed, when hard 
drive is partitioned
optical drive ceases to exist.
Hope this helps.
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Re: How do I set up a dialer to open my account at Tadaust?

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Dean and Margaret Kilsby wrote:
> Hi For the last two days I have busted my head trying to get Ubuntu to 
> dial up the internet. Ok I am old and not up to these things but I 
> have tried all that I can think of PLEASE help
> Deani
Hi Dean and Margaret,
you may find this to be useful.

http://download.ubuntupocketguide.com/ubuntupocketguide-v1-1.zip

Download this and unzip it, unzipped it's a pdf that may help you. To 
unzip just double click
the downloaded file.
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Re: How do I set up a dialer to open my account at Tadaust?

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Dean and Margaret Kilsby wrote:
> Hi For the last two days I have busted my head trying to get Ubuntu to 
> dial up the internet. Ok I am old and not up to these things but I 
> have tried all that I can think of PLEASE help
> Deani
Hi Dean,
If you are using Dial up, and have an External Serial modem,  if you 
have an external usb modem it must be
ACM compatible, or it may be a Winmodem, you will need the drivers for 
Linux.

open a terminal  "Applications menu"  > "Accessories"  >  "Terminal

Type sudo pppconfig  . press enter and  type in your password
Fill in your details.  Do not put anything in "Provider" slot

When finished Click on "Write files" and then Quit this utility.

Open  a Terminal and type  pon to connectpoff to disconnect

Hope this helps.
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usb dial up modem query

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Hi,
have been trying to acquire a usb external dial up modem,
but have been unable to get a zoom mini, or US Robotics USR 5637,
they have to be shipped from US or UK and they don't seem to want to 
ship outside
respective countries. Does anyone know of anywhere in Australia I could 
get one.

Has anyone had any experience with Radicom USB Dongle Modem -  V92HU-E2  ?
or have any other suggestions. I am after a modem that I can just plug 
in and setup on various
laptops(other peoples machines), without having to play with installing 
drivers etc.

Many thanks in advance.
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Telstra Probs

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Hi all,
am having problems with my dial up, 40 or so disconnects since January,  
bloating my phone bill.
Have minicom installed could anyone let me know how I could use this to 
do yet another molds test.
Telstra doesn't support Linux, so it looks like I will have to talk 
Technician through it, and would be nice to know how to do it :-)  The 
Telstra faults people are very airy fairy, answer usually is  "well 
don't know what can be done about this, ring faults whenever disconnect 
occurs", thereby getting 2 more local calls added to my phone bill.

Many thanks in advance
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Re: HELP

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Mark & Charmaine wrote:
> hello there i have one of those computers and have no idea how to use 
> it could you  please email me the info  to 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
>  
> which company does support the computer as we tried to get the 
> internet on it and they say they dont do it
>  
> you can also contact me on 0437532811 thank you heaps
Hi,
I haven't run across any Internet service providers that won't allow you 
access if you
are using Ubuntu Linux, you may have problems with internal modems though.
If you live North of Adelaide I would be happy to give you any help I am 
able. Your welcome to email me off list
if you do live north of Adelaide..

I suggest you try clicking on the Help icon (the small lifebelt) on top 
of the screen and do some reading.

Hope this helps.
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Re: softqware for Molds test??

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Paul Shirren wrote:
> squareyes wrote:
>> Does anyone know of any software I could install to allow a Telstra 
>> tec to do a Molds Test on
>> my machine. Everything seems to be firmly Windows entrenched.
>
> Install the minicom package using the package manager.
>
> Open a terminal and type minicom. You may need to reconfigure it to 
> your serial port.
>
> You can use atdt followed by the phone number supplied by Telstra.
>
> It just needs a dumb terminal so any terminal program on any OS will do.
>
> Thanks for bringing back memories of the 1990s.
>
Many thanks Paul,
Here we don't get reminded of the past, we in Telstra's infinite wisdom 
still live in it. Surprised they still don't use uni and bi-selectors in 
the local exchange :-)
Am trying to convince Telstra to stop ripping me off, had 33 drop outs 
since 26 Jan and would
really like some of my money back.  They did a Molds test today using 
their laptop, which showed as being fine, which it is most of the time, 
but they won't do anything until they actually use my machine.
Have tried 2 different modems (external) on 2 different machines with 
the drop outs still occurring.
Still waiting for the Government's promise of broadband for all, but 
have been through HBIS and other programmes, all came to nothing, still 
only dialup access and am not holding my breath that things will 
change.. Can get access with Telstra's next G system, but is very expensive,
Where I live standard mobile phones don't work, only cdma and next G 
phones are any good.
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softqware for Molds test??

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Hi all, am having problems with dropouts (disconnecting my dial up)

Does anyone know of any software I could install to allow a Telstra tec 
to do a Molds Test on
my machine. Everything seems to be firmly Windows entrenched.
Thanks in advance
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[Fwd: Re: another Lenovo 3000 N200 problem]

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Gordon Loughnan wrote:
> I have the same model that installed without a problem except that both
> Windows Vista and Ubuntu no longer recognise my DVD-rom.
> Lenovo suggested taking it back to the factory default settings which
> gave me back my dvd-rom but again on installing Ubuntu it is lost.
> I have taken it back to the factory default again (Vista)
> Anyone with any ideas on this one.
>
>
>
>   
Hi,
managed to get Ubuntu 7.04 installed with gparted live CD, Deleted 
partitions, and made an ext2.
I didn't get a Vista CD, now I have same problem, no CD recognized.

[EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ cd /media/
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:/media$ ls
cdrom  cdrom0
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:/media$ cd cdrom0
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:/media/cdrom0$ ls
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:/media/cdrom0$ cd /media/
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:/media$ cd cdrom
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:/media/cdrom$ ls
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:/media/cdrom$

Both cdrom and cdrom0 showing, but contents of cdrom drive not showing.
Likewise, any ideas most appreciated

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Lenovo 3000 N200 problems

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Hi all,
just acquired a Lenovo 3000 N200 very cheap, shop had lost box  software 
etc, all I got was laptop and charger.
Am trying to install Ubuntu 7.04, and gets to message

/bin/sh: can't access tty; job control turned off
(initramfs)
This machine had a password(and Vista installed I would like to distance 
myself from) I which I do not know, shop assistant had no clues at all, 
but very cheap, have reset passwords in Bios, but no luck.
Have tried to install Win XP, and loads till a message no hard drive 
installed...

Would anyone have any ideas as to what I am doing wrong,

Many thanks in advance,
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Re: Internode UBU users?

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Dave Hall wrote:
> On Thu, 2008-02-07 at 17:28 +0900, Senectus . wrote:
>  
>> Just how many of the Australian Ubuntu listers are Internode users??
>> 
>
>
>   
Have dial up with them. Waiting till they get Broadband here.
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Re: Can I use Debian DVD's to install on Ubuntu

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Chris Debenham wrote:
> On Mon, 2008-01-21 at 14:54 +1030, Karl Goetz wrote:
>   
>> On Mon, 2008-01-21 at 14:12 +1030, squareyes wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> I have a 3 DVD set of Debian 4 "Etch", and was wondering if I can use 
>>> them to
>>> install applications like Scribus, Inkscape etc. on Ubuntu 7.04 ?
>>>   
>> No is the short answer.
>> Not safely, and without causing major long term issues is the longer
>> answer.
>>
>> 
>>> I have friends who have Ubuntu running on machines with no Internet access,
>>> and thought if I could add the DVD's to their (mine too, have slow dial up)
>>> apt.sources list and use them as repositories. Would save them bringing 
>>> their boxes here
>>> and installing via my slow dialup.
>>>
>>> Are there any problems that may rear their ugly heads.
>>>   
>> yes. package conflicts of all sorts :/
>> kk
>> 
>
> The best way to do what you are wanting is to download the Ubuntu 7.04
> dvd from http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/7.04/release/
> Then you can use that one instead
> Ubuntu 7.10 DVD images are also available from that site.
>
>   
>>
>>
>> 
Hi,
many thanks, saved me from making a mess of 3 machines,
will check out the Ubuntu DVD.
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Can I use Debian DVD's to install on Ubuntu

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Hi all,
I have a 3 DVD set of Debian 4 "Etch", and was wondering if I can use 
them to
install applications like Scribus, Inkscape etc. on Ubuntu 7.04 ?

I have friends who have Ubuntu running on machines with no Internet access,
and thought if I could add the DVD's to their (mine too, have slow dial up)
apt.sources list and use them as repositories. Would save them bringing 
their boxes here
and installing via my slow dialup.

Are there any problems that may rear their ugly heads.

Many thanks in advance.
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Re: [Linux-aus] [Osia-discuss] If you could ask Microsoft a question...

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Randall Crook wrote:
> Jeff Waugh wrote:
>> 
>>
>>   
>>> Mark Phillips:
>>> 
> I think we have more to lose than gain by this meeting and should
> focus our efforts elsewhere.
> 
>>> Jeff Waugh:
>>> 
 I've yet to be convinced that there's much of consequence to be lost,
 given the venue and subject matter. 
   
>>> Agreed, not much is likely to be lost; but neither is it going to be the
>>> "lions' mouth" that you were so optimistic about earlier.
>>>
>>> And, of course, Mark is right - there's an opportunity cost. We could have
>>> had a talk about a technology - any technology - rather than a company.
>>> Since when are LUG talks titled by company rather than technology/project,
>>> anyway?
>>> 
>> You've made your concerns and disinterest clear. Given that you're not even
>> in Sydney, and that SLUG is going ahead with it anyway, I'm not sure you are
>> going to achieve anything through repetitive negativity and argumentation.
>>
>> - Jeff
>>
>>   
> Hi all,
if I could ask Microsoft a question, I already have (Not expecting an 
answer).  That is why do they as good as call me/others a thief, when 
after installing XP I still have to contact them to prove I have a valid 
copy. Sorry but I find this to be insulting and offensive, and am sure 
anywhere else would possibly be grounds to sue. I can circumvent this by 
removing and re-installing every 29 days anyway, will give me another 29 
days.
Another question would be,  why is it so hard to get a refund, am at 
present trying :-) .

I feel that Linux should be very careful at this meeting, I seriously 
doubt they wish to attend out of the goodness of their hearts.

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Re: Motherboard Suggestions

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Todd wrote:
> Hi
>
> I am thinking of purchasing a new computer, something that Ubuntu will 
> work with "out of the box".  Could any one give me some suggestions to 
> what would be a Ubuntu friendly motherboard that is readily available 
> online and a suitable AMD CPU to match. I am looking at the budget end 
> of the the market. I was intending also to purchase a N Vidia Ge Force 
> 8500 GT as well as my present ATI card has driven me over the edge. Any 
> comments and suggestion would be most welcome thanks.
>
> Cheers
> Todd
>
>   
Hi Todd,
I have an Asus M2NPN-VM mother board with Athlon 64X2 dual core,
MSI NX7300 GT-TD256E 256 MB DDR2 TV-out DVI HDTV Video Card. All just 
worked, no problems,
all worked fine. Only problem had to install a Pci serial card as no 
serial port on mother board.

Mother Board cost A$169 
Athlon 64X2 dual core A$205
MSI NX7300 GT-TD256E 256 MB A$153 May be cheaper ways to go though.
Hope this helps
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