[oak perl] DSL or Cable, etc.?

[Adrien Lamothe]

Use a terminal window to do what? To configure the
DSL modem? What program or script would you run from 
the terminal window to configure the modem?
Yast1 (invoked as "yast,") is a curses-based program
that runs within a terminal/shell window or session,
so it meets that criterion. Yast2 is the graphical
version that requires an active window manager.
Both versions have the same menu structure.

----- Original Message -----
From: "M.Lewis" <cajun at cajuninc.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 23:48:02 -0800 
To: oakland at mail.pm.org
Subject: Re: [oak perl] DSL or Cable, etc.?

> 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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> > > Oakland at mail.pm.org
> > >
> > > http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/oakland
> 
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