[LUNI] SBC DSL

[Samir Faci]

I signed up with them some 4-5 years ago and never had to.  I forget
how I got around it.

Though wine should be able to handle the live CD or at least it's
something to try.

--
Samir

On 10/17/06, Janine Starykowicz <jrstark at barntowire.com> wrote:
> I did not have to run the cd on my new Windows laptop for wireless
> access.  Your "master" computer may need to though.
>
> Janine
>
>
> Mark Stuart Burge wrote:
> > I think Jim is talking about the registration process, which used to
> > be a pain because you had to run their cd wizard.  These days, the
> > process is web based (I can find the url again if needed)
> >
> > The suggestion to use a router is the best option if you don't mind
> > spending a few bucks.
> > If you have a redundant pc (even a 486 with 8mb ram) you can download
> > and install a floppy based router, like coyote linux, which has a
> > firewall included. Then simply install a couple of network cards
> > (rtl8139 work well and cost very little)
> >
> > I also swear by the wrt54g router, which if I recall is linux based
> > and hackable)
> >
> > Have fun !
> >
> >
> > Jim Harvey wrote:
> >> fhealy at aol.com wrote:
> >>
> >>> Does anyone have any experience setting up Linux (specifically
> >>> Debian Sarge) with SBC DSL?  I tried it earlier this evening and got
> >>> my system to talk to the modem, but I wasn't able to do much about
> >>> the settings.
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> >> I don't think it can be done outside of Windows.  I keep an old
> >> laptop around with Win 98 just to do TurboTax, I ended up using that
> >> to set it up. The good news is once you get the modem to connect you
> >> can hook anything to the ethernet jack that can pull a DHCP address.
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