Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux -- NOT SO! Not for Linux!

2000-03-20 Thread WILLIAM
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > What I have is a U.S. Robotics 56k, I think this is considered 'Winmodem,' > yes? If yes, where do I go from here...? > > -Chris > > In a message dated 03/19/2000 11:04:14 PM Central Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > As for the modem problem, lets hope

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux -- NOT SO! Not for Linux!

2000-03-20 Thread CMi1255179
What I have is a U.S. Robotics 56k, I think this is considered 'Winmodem,' yes? If yes, where do I go from here...? -Chris In a message dated 03/19/2000 11:04:14 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > As for the modem problem, lets hope that you do > not have a 'winmodem'

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-20 Thread Lane Lester
I tried last night to sign up with freewwweb, and I got almost through the registration process to where I think it was going to actually do something. Then I got some kind of server error from their end? I was running Linux; do you have to run Windows when you sign up? -- Lane Lane Lester

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux -- NOT SO! Not for Linux!

2000-03-19 Thread Vic
As for the modem problem, lets hope that you do not have a 'winmodem' as these are not supported very well in linux if at all. On Sun, 19 Mar 2000, [EMAIL PROTECTED] mewed: > Ok, so I want to download this to run on Madrake 7.0, but I have to use > Windows '95 and AOL to get it. Once I get it,

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-19 Thread Vic
Ok no problem. First bring up kppp via the menu or by typing kppp in a virtual terminal. Then click on setup, and a new window should pop up titled kppp Configuration. Then click on the New... button and another iwndow should pop up titled New Acount then the connection name (you can call this

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux -- NOT SO! Not for Linux!

2000-03-19 Thread Vic
The last time I tried it, it worked for me I just did not download any of thier software, I just took the DNS numbers and put them into kppp and I set my browser's home page to http://home.freewwweb.com and it made out ok. On Sat, 18 Mar 2000, Benjamin Sher mewed: > Dear Anthony: > > Out of cu

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-19 Thread CMi1255179
I'm not sure how to check the dns numbers in the kppp. You may have to walk me through this...I am fairly new to Linux and fairly new to computers (owned one for 2 years). -Chris In a message dated 03/19/2000 4:37:57 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > the freewwweb ser

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-19 Thread Vic
the freewwweb service does not require the windows software, all I did was to put the correct dns numbers in kppp where they belong (ask me if you don't quite know) and then *make sure* that the browser that your using has "home page" set to http://home.freewwweb.com and that should continue to wo

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux -- NOT SO! Not for Linux!

2000-03-19 Thread CMi1255179
Ok, so I want to download this to run on Madrake 7.0, but I have to use Windows '95 and AOL to get it. Once I get it, how do I get Linux to dectect my modem and how do I install the program..? -Chris In a message dated 03/19/2000 1:44:21 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux -- NOT SO! Not for Linux!

2000-03-19 Thread Jeremy
Benjamin Sher wrote: > > Dear Anthony: > > Out of curiosity, I just went to the > https://reg.freewwweb.com/cgi-bin/signup.cgi site you mentioned. Here is > their home page: > > FreeWWWeb: > > http://www.freewwweb.com/pricing/pricmain.html > > http://www.freewwweb.com/register/ordmain.html >

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-19 Thread CMi1255179
So this will be ok for dial-up? I'm oldskool, and I live in the older part of the city where they don't have DSL... -Chris In a message dated 03/19/2000 8:26:15 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Nope, you don't have to use any program. Just go to this page: > https://

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-19 Thread Anthony Huereca
Nope, you don't have to use any program. Just go to this page: https://reg.freewwweb.com/cgi-bin/signup.cgi and then just fill out the info it asks for. And now you're signed up! And thanks for the link to it, for while I already have cable, I used it to connect my Dreamcast to the internet. > I

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-19 Thread CMi1255179
I checked this out...I am currently using Winblows '95 and AOL to dial up...When I went there it asked me what type of OP, and didn't have anything listed for Mandrake...Will downloading this software work under Linux? -Chris In a message dated 03/16/2000 4:21:42 PM Central Standard Time,

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-16 Thread ChOPpY C. Chipper
I have a friend who runs NetZero from the kppp dialer! Sign up and try it out! -Julien - Original Message - From: Dan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux > http://www.freewwweb.

Re: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-16 Thread Dan
http://www.freewwweb.com --- KM Linux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi there gang: > > Does anyone know of a free ISP for Linux? I have a > friend who wants to connect > but it on disability and can't afford an ISP. > > Thanks, > > Karekin > >

RE: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-16 Thread Riley March
I just thought and should have before replying the first time. :P You may need to look for one of the free ISP's that advertise you don't have to stare at banner ads the entire time surfing. I doubt any out there have there software interfaces available for Linux. Sorry I didn't think about tha

RE: [newbie] Free ISP for Linux

2000-03-16 Thread Riley March
Any ISP should be able to handle a Linux user as far as their hardware is concerned. However getting tech support from them on doing it may be another story. I would just get manual setting from any of the ones that are available out there for free and set it up just like you have done with your