[oak perl] DSL or Cable, etc.?

Tue Feb 4 02:40:10 CST 2003

Yes, to configure the network adapter to talk to the modem. No script. Just 
edit the files.

The last time I saw SUSE, it didn't have such an animal that I know of. But 
that's been 3 or maybe 4 years ago now.

On Tuesday 04 February 2003 00:34, Adrien Lamothe wrote:
> 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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> >
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