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> On Sunday 18 December 2005 7:33 pm, Jondavey wrote: > Hi, I've just set up a dual boot Windows and Mandrake 9.0 system. I would > like to get on-line with Mandrake and use Windows less (been threatening to > do this for years) but my internal modem won't work in Mandrake. If it's an internal modem, that'll be dial-up - the connection where you have to dial-out on an 0845 or SurfTime 0840(?) number, gets lots of noises and then connect. A router will NOT dial for you. > I recall a > fair amount of talk on here about the benefits of using a router rather > than a modem for your connection, ... the benefits of using an ADSL router rather than an ADSL modem for your broadband connection .... Nothing in that discussion related to dial-up users.<snip> IF you have broadband, get a router to *replace* the ADSL modem that is commonly attached via USB.</snip> If you do not have broadband >I don't have broadband< (but it is in your area) >I'm not exactly sure if it is available in my area< , get it and don't be swayed into getting a modem in the first place, insist on a router. If you cannot get broadband, forget the idea of a router and buy an EXTERNAL modem - <snip>. >This is what I need I think, thanks for the advise.< Neil Williams >Jon Dvaey< -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe. FAQ: www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html