Hi Sean,
On Thu, 30 Nov 2006, Sean Gibbins wrote:
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:51:24 +0000
> From: Sean Gibbins <sean@???>
> Reply-To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List <hampshire@???>
> To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List <hampshire@???>
> Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Using Tiscali-supplied DSLmodem in SuSE 10?
>
> Gordon Scott wrote:
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > A guy at work has just installed SuSE 10 but is struggling to progress
> > because his DSL modem isn't going, so he has no access to on-line
> > support. I'm afraid I presently know little more about it than that.
> > I may learn more tomorrow.
> >
> > Has anyone set up a a system like that and has pointers or tips?
>
> Not having used a modem to access my broadband connection for many years
> I wouldn't know for sure, but probably his modem is windows-only, or
> needs specific drivers to be loaded under SuSE for it to work?
>
> Is he flush? Get him to purchase an ADSL modem/router - all of his
> problems will pretty much disappear! Amazon were flogging the Zyxel
> P660HW wireless one with a bundled usb adapter* for £40, which is pretty
> good.
>
> Failing that we'll need a make and model at the very least to progress
> any further, so I guess it's back to your mate for the info or badger
> him to sign up and provide it himself.
That in essense was my advice, too. Thanks for the specific hint about
the Zyxel .. it's always useful to know of one that someone's familiar
with.
He says he has a fried who's already set up this combination, and he'll
try that this weekend.
Encouraging new elsewise. My hitherto reluctant IT department has
started exploring Linux and is definitely becoming encouraged. Vista on
the horizon (is that a mixed metafor or something?) is definitely
causing a re-evaluation of needs. We switched to OO a few months back
and I think there was a new dawn
So hopefully there will be a couple or so new members soon.
G.
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Gordon Scott http://www.gscott.co.uk
Linux ... Because I like to *get* there today.
