[oak perl] DSL or Cable, etc.?

[M.Lewis]

Or, you could just use a terminal window..... :-)

On Monday 03 February 2003 23:27, Adrien Lamothe wrote:
> 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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