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Re: [LUG] Puppy Linux

 

> Having had a lot of difficulty setting up a dual-boot system, I have ended up with 
> >what a friend could provide - Puppy Linux. This is my first foray into Linux and 
> >hope to be able to ditch Microsoft in due course. Right now, my problem is that 
> >the Puppy modem wizard doesn't recognise my modem. Is there a work-around >within 
> Puppy or would I be better off replacing it with another Linux ?

It depends what kind of modem you have. Many dial-ups are known as
"win-modems" and getting support in GNU/Linux for these isn't always
straightforward. There is usually a work around for everything though
so I'm sure someone else, who's more knowledgable, on the list will be
far more helpful than I!
> For someone with only dial-up internet access how might I get another Linux 
> >anyway ?

Pick up a copy of one of the Linux magazines: Linux Format is my
favourite and has helped me a lot over the last year while I've gone
from Windows to Linux. They always have at least one distro on the
cover disc with good installation instructions.

I hope I've at least been some help!

Jon

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