Hi Linz, If you have an Ethernet based connection, or a modem that supports an ethernet cable, just plug it in and it works. If it's a USB only ADSL modem, then get a new modem, as USB modems are awful for many reasons.
If you have a wireless 3G type service, and are using Ubuntu 8.10, the just plug it in and follow the prompts, and it works. If it's dialup, then I'm not really sure. 2008/12/29 Linz Johannsen <linz...@ozemail.com.au>: > Hi Friends > > Well, here I am in the wilds of Pine Creek NT getting this XP laptop back > together after having to wipe the HDDs and reinstall the OS and everything. > In the interim I attempted coming to terms with a mate's new Vista machine, > an experience which had me contemplating either a), parting company with Mr > Microsoft and where he was going or b), slashing my wrists. > > And it came to pass that during this time I fie me to darkest Katherine for > some Christmas shopping, and there I happened upon a copy of Ubuntu in a > paper shop. This is now installed on my second HDD. And what a bloody ripper > it is. Currently I'm familiarising myself with its integrated filing system, > OOo and Gimp etc. > > But there is a problem. I can set up an internet connection okay in XP and > Virus Express, but when I tried to do this in Linux I found that I either > didn't know the answers to what I was being asked, or I didn't understand the > question - or both. And I can't download any Apps and updates until I have > the connection going. (Well maybe I can, but I'd rather do it directly > through Linux.) > > Predictably, Pine Creek ain't exactly a hotbed of open-sys activity, so I > thought I'd send an E and see if someone there can help. > > Thanking you for your attention > > Trues Yourly > > LinZ Johannsen > -- > SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ > Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html > -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
