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Pastimes : Linux OS.: Technical questions
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To: g_m10 who wrote (171)2/18/1999 4:32:00 PM
From: Gerald Walls   of 484
 
Have to admit that gossips about Linux being ready for the desktop prime time are slightly exaggerated.

They're Wild Fabrications, also known as Damn Lies.

Today I tried to get connected using linuxconf for setup. Nice programm, but doesn't have TCP/IP in it. To the best of my ability setup PPP, but didn't get any signs of life. Gave a call to my ISP. The answer was:
1. For Linux they need to setup something on their server
2. They don't support Linux
3. He will email to his boss, and the boss will email me within 48 hours about what can be done.

It isn't very difficult, just confusing. Read the how-tos. They got me through it. They were probably installed onto your Linux system or you can get to them through linux.org or directly at linux-howto.com

Here's a couple that will be immediately useful:
PPP: linux-howto.com
TCP/IP: linux-howto.com

As far as what the ISP told you, they're full of sh|t:

1) Total BS. They do not know and do not care what OS you use. They care about a PPP connection and TCP/IP.
2) From 1, the only sense this makes is that they don't have an installation program to set up the TCP/IP numbers for you, or that they don't have a pretty "internet desktop."
3) Don't hold your breath waiting for an intelligent answer.
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