linux internet

DAChristen29 · 01-06-2003, 11:52 AM

I have a question about internet in linux. Im dual booting windows xp/mandrake 9.0 (i want to go linux all the way though).
the problem is, i wont be able to have internet without windows. SO, im going to buy a PCMCIA modem for my laptop. which one should i buy ?(linux compatible).

Now, after i get my modem, how do i set up the hardware in linux ? does mandrake auto detect it on boot ?

after i set up my modem, how do i find an ISP ? I currently use AOL, which, btw IMHO, isnt too good. after i get my ISP, then how do i connect to the internet ?

rshaw · 01-06-2003, 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by DAChristen29
I have a question about internet in linux. Im dual booting windows xp/mandrake 9.0 (i want to go linux all the way though).
the problem is, i wont be able to have internet without windows. SO, im going to buy a PCMCIA modem for my laptop. which one should i buy ?(linux compatible).

any , lowest price

Now, after i get my modem, how do i set up the hardware in linux ? does mandrake auto detect it on boot ?

yes, mandrake will take care of the details

after i set up my modem, how do i find an ISP ? I currently use AOL, which, btw IMHO, isnt too good. after i get my ISP, then how do i connect to the internet ?

phone book, any isp will work with linux, all you need from them is , phone number and dns numbers

mhearn · 01-06-2003, 02:12 PM

Check the various linux hardware compatability lists that are floating about first. Do NOT get a Win/SoftModem, they may not work at all.

rshaw · 01-06-2003, 02:26 PM

read the specs, avoid conexant/lucent/rockwell, most others will work fine.