earthlink advice

blinux1 · 12-18-2002, 09:04 PM

Hey! Well, I would like to load Earthlink on my Mandrake distro. I was just wondering how I will get it loaded on, since the free CDs are for only Windows and Mac (implicitly). How do you guys do it? Thanks

trickykid · 12-19-2002, 02:46 AM

You should be able to connect without their software. Use kppp or any other software that would work when dialing out.

rootboy · 12-19-2002, 06:51 AM

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Originally posted by blinux1
Hey! Well, I would like to load Earthlink on my Mandrake distro. I was just wondering how I will get it loaded on, since the free CDs are for only Windows and Mac (implicitly). How do you guys do it? Thanks

I use Earthlink as well and just like Trickykid says, you don't need anything else. Just use what already comes with linux.

Works great, lasts a long time...

John

blinux1 · 12-19-2002, 09:56 PM

but how do I get a hold of the local access numbers? Do I have to download anything?

neo77777 · 12-19-2002, 11:47 PM

The access numbers for your area code are available on earthlink support page, I am a former costumer of earthlink and I used both DSL and dial-up, also if you still can't find the numbers call them up 1-800-EARTHLINK, they will give you a couple it is not a top secret at all.

lynch · 12-20-2002, 04:22 AM

All you need is:
1. your local access number
2.username
3.password
4.kppp or kinternet
Both are easy to setup.Both should be in your internet menu on the kde desktop.
lynch

blinux1 · 12-20-2002, 01:22 PM

thank you for your help

Edward78 · 12-20-2002, 01:53 PM

You don't need any software, just put the right info in setup. I use Earthlink on linux.