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 connect poff to disconnect Hope this helps. take Care Winton -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
