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Operating Systems => Linux and UNIX => Topic started by: Windows_SuX_@$$ on 1 September 2003, 10:45

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: Windows_SuX_@$$ on 1 September 2003, 10:45

I will install Linux soon how does my cable modem work with it, or do I have to call up my ISP and ask them ? [ will it work if I just hook up the modem to the PC ? ] Sry for the noob questions I dont know nothing about linux I am gonna get Mandrake 9.1 if I should get somthing else please suggest

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: suselinux on 1 September 2003, 11:09

I have my PC hooked up to a router, for the firewall  :D  , and it seems to work like, like......

well I just plug in Ethernet cord and start surfing

as long as your network card is supported (Linux Compatible) it should be something similar.

you have  ADSL/DSL, or Cable right???

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: Windows_SuX_@$$ on 1 September 2003, 11:19

Yea I got cable, the ethernet card should be suppord by linux its a basic PCI one it should easyly be supported.  So you think it will work if I just connect my cable modem to it ?

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: sime on 1 September 2003, 11:33

Don't forget you NEED A FIREWALL!

Sime

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: Windows_SuX_@$$ on 1 September 2003, 11:39

Why would I need a firewall I never been hacked? Hardware or Software firewall ?

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: suselinux on 1 September 2003, 11:45

You don't NEED an exterior firewall if your using Mandrake and only Mandrake.  Most every Linux Distro comes with a great firewall, Mandrake has the configuration for it's own fwall in the Mandrake control center( really easy to find and use)

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: Windows_SuX_@$$ on 1 September 2003, 11:50

:rolleyes:  thats cool I realy want to start using mandrake will i be able to use some of my my Window$ progz on it somehow? [ ex. AIM, P2P progz] [Not those shitty progz like office they arnt worth using ]

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: hm_murdock on 1 September 2003, 11:57

most stuff has a Linux counterpart and you don't need windows apps at all

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: kibawarior on 1 September 2003, 11:59

usb adsl modems all work especailly the speed touch usb.

to set up ethernet cards or broadband modems you have to open control center click on hardware section then open up modemdrake your etho card will be pre set you just double click on your etho then type your username and password for your dsl conection and your set.

if you are using a usb dsl modem then you will have to select ad new modem it will detect it then ask you for a suitable driver and walah type in your username and password and away you go lil bro

[ September 01, 2003: Message edited by: kibawarior ]

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: kibawarior on 1 September 2003, 12:03

for p2p try nutella cleints like limewire and phex the run on java script so the set up is pretty easy.

Title: How do I use my Broadband with Linux ?
Post by: Windows_SuX_@$$ on 1 September 2003, 12:16

My cable modem is USB shouldnt it work as soon as I hook it up to my linux box ?