[ubuntu-uk] Dialup from Ubuntu

[David King]

I am using Ubuntu 8.04, and there is a modem option in the Network 
Connections dialog, but no option to actually click to connect, or click 
to disconnect.

David King


Rob Beard wrote:
> On 28/01/2009 15:18, David King wrote:
>   
>> It is great for broadband users to install Ubuntu and then just get
>> online and get updates, etc., but when broadband is broken, there is no
>> easy way to get connected. And without the internet connection, no way
>> to search online for an answer.
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>>     
> <snip>
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> Which version of Ubuntu are you running?
>
> Ubuntu 8.10 does include a newer network manager which appears to 
> support all sorts of internet connections including wired ethernet, 
> wireless, 3G mobile broadband and dialup.  Can't say I've tried it 
> though, in fact I don't even think I have a compatible modem kicking 
> around anymore and I haven't the foggiest if my laptop supports it (I 
> must give this a try sometime).
>
> Rob
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