Compatibility issues... (vent) - Tech Support Forums

blu_dvl_fn · July 16th, 2007, 04:21 PM

Good LORD is there no dial up ISP that is compatible with Ubuntu?!

PeoplePC works only with Windows... NetZero works only with Windows and Mac... What's a girl to do if she can't even set up &*^#$ dialup on her %^#^%$ computer?!?!

Is there something I can do? A loophole to get around those pesky little setup and install apps that have .exe file extensions? It seems to be those that are killing me. Will I be stuck with cable internet? ARRRGH!

**GroundZero3** · July 16th, 2007, 04:30 PM

The problem is you are using ISP that require you to have the application loaded to connect to them

Im curious on why you would want to go to dialup when you have cable internet?

blu_dvl_fn · July 16th, 2007, 04:39 PM

I am currently in a bit of a financial bind and am living with my parents for the next 2 months... My dad has digital cable in his name, and it's all done by address... So if I want to get cable internet, it would have to go under his name, which I really don't want to do. He shares cable internet with the neighbor, who has a wireless router. My dad has a laptop with wifi... Thus, I am kinda screwed unless his friend cuts me into the whole sharing internet thing which I don't really feel like asking. Besides, I'd have to buy an adapter and all that in 2 months when I am moved into my new place I won't need! So I wanted to go dialup for the time being but CAN'T because it's evil. ARRRGH!

see my problem?

[edit: and how do I set up an avatar? I can't seem to find where to do that!]

Xeroid · July 16th, 2007, 04:49 PM

Arg, I remember Linux on dialup. To make a connection you have to configure your dialer manually. All I needed was my login name and password. Do you already have your modem configured. Is your modem a hardware modem or software modem? What make and model is it.

I use KDE so the dialer I used was KPPP. Ubuntu uses Gnome so take a look at this link and see if it helps. . .

http://www.debianadmin.com/setting-u...in-ubuntu.html

It's been a while so I don't remember a lot of details but that might get you started. Good luck.

**GroundZero3** · July 16th, 2007, 04:51 PM

Why don't you just use windows until you are in a better situation because any free service is gonna require you to use the programs (to push ads)

You need 50 post to put an avatar

blu_dvl_fn · July 16th, 2007, 04:56 PM

I am not sure what make and model... It's an old computer that has changed hands a few times.... Since it was bought new it's been reformatted a handful of times, like 3 OS's, a new mobo, a CD burner, and who knows what else installed! I know what you mean about configuring it... Lemme go to my room and try to see if I can't set it up manually. Thanks so much for the suggestion xeroid!

samwichse · July 16th, 2007, 06:31 PM

Just FYI: For the same price as two months service with dog-slow, bargain basement dialup ($20-30), you could buy a cheap wireless PCI card off ebay and enjoy far higher speeds.

Intel chipsets are particularly well supported under Linux.

Sam

RetroEvolute · July 16th, 2007, 07:42 PM

Yeah... I was about to say the same thing, samwichse. Just get a wireless card and borrow some internet... If there's no security, it's not illegal (If I remember correctly).

blu_dvl_fn · July 17th, 2007, 12:09 AM

quick question... I configured the connection, but how do I connect? I can't find "network monitor" as that article on debianadmin.com mentioned. I will try using pppconfig and see if maybe I don't have better luck.

**GroundZero3** · July 18th, 2007, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RetroEvolute

Yeah... I was about to say the same thing, samwichse. Just get a wireless card and borrow some internet... If there's no security, it's not illegal (If I remember correctly).

This is a very gray area of the law.

Xeroid since netzero and peoplepc have the application to connect to their network, would you need to have it installed onto the pc?

I know netzero used to have a linux client but isnt supported anymore