[oak perl] DSL or Cable, etc.?

[Adrien Lamothe]

Hi George,

SuSE Linux has a very easy-to-use graphical 
DSL configuration utility. You can get to it by first
running Yast Control Center, then selecting "Network/Basic".
In "Network/Basic," there is a "DSL configuration" icon/
option (an icon if you are using Yast2, a menu option if
using text-based Yast.)
When you run "DSL configuration," a one-page form will
present itself; the configuration options are fairly 
simple. You will use the configuration options supplied
by the DSL provider. I would suggest choosing the
"Activate firewall" option (even though the provider
should have a firewall and other types of security.)

One important detail:  If the DSL provider is providing
the DSL modem (usually the case,) then make sure that the
model they give you will work with SuSE/Linux. You can do
this by going to SuSE's home page (www.suse.com) and
clicking through the "Hardware Database" link (located on 
the left menu.) A "Simple Search" or "ID Search" (as 
opposed to "Extended Search") will suffice to check compatibility of the device in question. I like to perform
a simple search using the manufacturer name and device type 
(in this case, "modem,") because such a search will produce
a list of any devices that SuSE has information about. Note
that absence from the list doesn't mean the device won't
work (many devices enjoy linux kernel module support,) but
in this case you use the device at your own risk.

Best Wishes,

Adrien


----- Original Message -----
From: George Woolley <george at metaart.org>

Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 22:47:20 -0800 
To: oakland at mail.pm.org

Subject: [oak perl] DSL or Cable, etc.?

> Oh learned sysadmin gurus and other wise ones,
> I have only a simple modem connection.
> Woe is me. :(
> 
> But I have the possibility of a contract
> working from home (doing Perl --yes!),
> for which contract I will need
> a high speed connection for downloads. :)
> Perhaps I should get such a connection anyway.
> 
> So I seek council from those wiser than I.
> Is it better to go cable or DSL?
> Who do I get whichever from?
> What else should I be concerned about?
> 
> I know not what information is helpful
> in giving me council.
> But perhaps the following is relevant:
> * I live in Oakland (near the Grand Lake Theater)
> * I have two PCs on which I run Linux
> plus an ancient MAC Performa.
> The one who may contract me
> says he will supply me with a PC
> which will run some version of that other OS.
>       
> Thanks for any suggestions.
>       -- George
> 
> 
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