Stephen Black wrote:
I have installed Suse Linux on my new computer with a Realtek RTL8111B
ethernet controler.
I have not had any success in connecting to the net and would like to know
if there is a way to test my ethernet port to see if it is compatable with
the OS (which seems likely as SUSE supports 5 other similar chipsets but
mine is not mentioned)
I don't yet have a broadband account but I have noticed that the phone line
will connect to the ethernet port (RJ45) and I was wondering if I could use
the port to dial into the internet as a temporary measure untill I get some
broadband action happening
a modem would give you acess to the phone system, then you would need a
dialup account with an isp.
If you are about to get a broadband account, then getting a modem and a
dialup account for a short period is probably a waste of effort, time
and money.
Ken
PS If anybody feels they would like to reccomend a copper free broadband
provider / plan I would be happy to check it out
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