Is that like an Apple ?

[Ed Smits]

unfortunately most DSL's in Canada at least run PPPoE, I assume the
same might be true elsewhere as well, in which case you'll need to
install the PPPoE drivers and configure it

I manage my PPPoE through my router (so other machines can all use the
same DSL line), no need for Linux to be set up, but I assume that the
forum will have how-to's galore on the problem.

ED

On 2/28/07, Arthur H. Johnson II <arthur at johnsonfamilymi.us> wrote:
> Hey guys, thought I'd chime in.  I'm new to the Ubuntu world, but have
> been in the Linux realm since 1996.
>
> I can't think of anything you should ask.  If its anything like a cable
> modem you should be able to just obtain your IP address automatically
> via DHCP.
>
> On Wed, 2007-02-28 at 13:53 -0500, Patrick Newberry wrote:
> > I just got a call from my local public service telephone company whom is
> > my ISP for my dial up connection. Turns out they are going to be
> > offering DSl in the next couple of weeks. The lady on the line ask if I
> > wanted to get DSL and I said heck yes (I pay 21.95 for dial up and DSL
> > is 39.95)
> >
> > She ask what which version of windows do I have and I told her I did not
> > have window, but linux. There was this silence on the other end of the
> > phone for a bit, then she ask: Is the like an Apple computer? I guess
> > she had never heard of linux! Well I do live way out in the country.
> >
> > So anyway a couple of weeks from now I will go down and pick up my dsl
> > modem. I have already google about dsl set up as I wanted know any thing
> > I ask before I go down. Looks Like I need to ask if I have to use a
> > specific IP address.
> >
> > Is there anything other configuration questions  I should ask when I go
> > down to pick up my dsl modem?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > pat
> >
>
>
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