Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband connection with Eclipse
On 3/5/07, Wulfy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robin Menneer wrote: On 3/5/07, Dave Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you know what the make and model of the 'black box' is? Yes. It's labelled Speed Touch 330 made by Thomson Telecom. Try this: http://www.linux-usb.org/SpeedTouch/ubuntu/index.html It worked for me and I have that modem from Tiscali... use the instructions for Dapper if you have Edgy... I've looked at it and it is too advanced for me but I am passing it on to my webmaster in hopes. Many thanks -- Blessings Wulfmann Wulf Credo: Respect the elders. Teach the young. Co-operate with the pack. Play when you can. Hunt when you must. Rest in between. Share your affections. Voice your opinion. Leave your Mark. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Broadband connection with Eclipse
Having had Orange take five weeks (and dozens of phone calls) to replace their white box after an ordinary lightning strike, I have moved to Eclipse. Their black box works ok with my mac mini but my webmaster tells me that it won't work with Ubuntu on my Compaq laptop (which worked ok with Orange) and that I will have to buy a different box costing in excess of £30. I'm on broadband with non-wireless USB connections. Help please... -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband connection with Eclipse
In the long run you are probably better off owning your own modem/router anyway. They're reasonably cheap (although they are in excess of £30), but what you sacrifice in terms of price you gain in terms of functionality - the reason that many boxes don't work with Linux is because the hardware they contain is unable to do all the work itself - it requires some clever pieces of proprietary software to acheive full function. A normal router (or even just an ADSL modem, which might be a cheap option if you only want 1 port) will work over Ethernet, and all the hard work will be performed by the hardware itself, which is a preferable situation anyway. One option (as hinted above) might be to get an ADSL modem, which will usually have an ethernet port on the back, which you could then swap between your 2 boxes (the mini and the laptop) and then, at a later date, you could buy yourself a router, thus expanding your network. This would allow you to split the cost into 2 smaller outlays. HTH mrben [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 05/03/2007 14:54:52: Having had Orange take five weeks (and dozens of phone calls) to replace their white box after an ordinary lightning strike, I have moved to Eclipse. Their black box works ok with my mac mini but my webmaster tells me that it won't work with Ubuntu on my Compaq laptop (which worked ok with Orange) and that I will have to buy a different box costing in excess of £30. I'm on broadband with non-wireless USB connections. Help please... -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Unless stated otherwise above: IBM United Kingdom Limited - Registered in England and Wales with number 741598. Registered office: PO Box 41, North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 3AU -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband connection with Eclipse
Hi Robin, Did 'webmaster' tell you why it will not work with Ubuntu? Do you know what the make and model of the 'black box' is? Does this 'black box' have a network cable port (RJ-45) (pic: http://www.offspringtech.com/images/big/COUPL-RJ45.jpg). It's bigger than a normal telephone connection. If so, that is definitely the preferable option. Kind Regards, Daviey On Mon, 2007-03-05 at 14:54 +, Robin Menneer wrote: Having had Orange take five weeks (and dozens of phone calls) to replace their white box after an ordinary lightning strike, I have moved to Eclipse. Their black box works ok with my mac mini but my webmaster tells me that it won't work with Ubuntu on my Compaq laptop (which worked ok with Orange) and that I will have to buy a different box costing in excess of £30. I'm on broadband with non-wireless USB connections. Help please... signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband connection with Eclipse
On 3/5/07, Ben Thorp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the long run you are probably better off owning your own modem/router anyway. They're reasonably cheap (although they are in excess of £30), but what you sacrifice in terms of price you gain in terms of functionality - the reason that many boxes don't work with Linux is because the hardware they contain is unable to do all the work itself - it requires some clever pieces of proprietary software to acheive full function. A normal router (or even just an ADSL modem, which might be a cheap option if you only want 1 port) will work over Ethernet, and all the hard work will be performed by the hardware itself, which is a preferable situation anyway. Am being a bit dumb. I need (and will need) only one connection to the web so shouild I get a router or an ADSL modem or what ? and do I presume Belbin is ok although they have a lousy power plug socket in the USB dock which I have. We are prone to lightning here and I take care to disconnect the phone socket but obviously would rather be protected electronically. Thanks for your interest. One option (as hinted above) might be to get an ADSL modem, which will usually have an ethernet port on the back, which you could then swap between your 2 boxes (the mini and the laptop) and then, at a later date, you could buy yourself a router, thus expanding your network. This would allow you to split the cost into 2 smaller outlays. HTH mrben [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 05/03/2007 14:54:52: Having had Orange take five weeks (and dozens of phone calls) to replace their white box after an ordinary lightning strike, I have moved to Eclipse. Their black box works ok with my mac mini but my webmaster tells me that it won't work with Ubuntu on my Compaq laptop (which worked ok with Orange) and that I will have to buy a different box costing in excess of £30. I'm on broadband with non-wireless USB connections. Help please... -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ Unless stated otherwise above: IBM United Kingdom Limited - Registered in England and Wales with number 741598. Registered office: PO Box 41, North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 3AU -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband connection with Eclipse
On 3/5/07, Samuel Toogood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robin Menneer wrote: On 3/5/07, Dave Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Robin, Did 'webmaster' tell you why it will not work with Ubuntu? No ! Do you know what the make and model of the 'black box' is? Yes. It's labelled Speed Touch 330 made by Thomson Telecom. T Does this 'black box' have a network cable port (RJ-45) (pic: http://www.offspringtech.com/images/big/COUPL-RJ45.jpg). It's bigger than a normal telephone connection. If so, that is definitely the preferable option. It has two connections: a tiny plug to the landline and a cable with a USB plug on the other to the computer, and is working on my mac as I type. Kind Regards, Daviey On Mon, 2007-03-05 at 14:54 +, Robin Menneer wrote: Having had Orange take five weeks (and dozens of phone calls) to replace their white box after an ordinary lightning strike, I have moved to Eclipse. Their black box works ok with my mac mini but my webmaster tells me that it won't work with Ubuntu on my Compaq laptop (which worked ok with Orange) and that I will have to buy a different box costing in excess of £30. I'm on broadband with non-wireless USB connections. Help please... -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ An ADSL router is better (more reliable, can connect more than one computer at once etc), but you should be able to use the box you've been given. Take a look at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UKSpeedtouchDSLHowTo. Hope this helps, Sam Thank you. I've had a look at it and it's a bit complicated for me so I'll pass it on to my webmaster. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Broadband connection with Eclipse
Robin Menneer wrote: On 3/5/07, Dave Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you know what the make and model of the 'black box' is? Yes. It's labelled Speed Touch 330 made by Thomson Telecom. Try this: http://www.linux-usb.org/SpeedTouch/ubuntu/index.html It worked for me and I have that modem from Tiscali... use the instructions for Dapper if you have Edgy... -- Blessings Wulfmann Wulf Credo: Respect the elders. Teach the young. Co-operate with the pack. Play when you can. Hunt when you must. Rest in between. Share your affections. Voice your opinion. Leave your Mark. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
