Wiznet

[Marc Lijour (Professeur d'Informatique)]

Le 15 Octobre 2003 23:09, Gary Layng a écrit :
> I should probably be asking this of the NewTLUG forum, but:
>  - Mandrake 9.1, installed last week.
>  - Home PC, a PIII, dual boot with XP
>  - Alcatel SpeedTouch USB
>  - No flippin' internet on Linux.  XP works just fine, but I'm trying to
> wean myself from bugware.

ifconfig -a
to see if you have your ethernet card there (eth0), or
 dmsg | grep eth

I'd guess you need the special RPM for the ADSL modem speedtouch
Do a search for it on rpmfind.net, or contact me if you can't (you can get it 
at Mandrake club)


> System seems to be having a problem with Ethernet, and I'm completely lost
> as to why.
>
> Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
>
> His Lordship Mayhem
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org [mailto:owner-tlug at ss.org] On Behalf Of Ralph
> Doncaster
> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 5:25 PM
> To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org
> Subject: Re: [TLUG]: Wiznet
>
> On Wed, 15 Oct 2003, Marc Lijour (Professeur d'Informatique) wrote:
> > Advice for a (good/well-priced) ADSL modem? (I currently rent one)
> > Thanks.
>
> The Alcatel speedtouch home is generally regarded as one of the best, but
> the only way you'll find one under $100 is 2nd-hand.
>
> The GNet(GVC) modems are not as reliable, but the warranty and support
> makes up for it.
>
> Lately we've been selling refurbished Speedstream 5260 modems and have
> found them to work almost as well as the Alcatels.  I don't think you'll
> find them at your local computer store though.
>
> -Ralph
>
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