Hate to give up

[NoOp]

On 06/01/2009 09:51 PM, John Heinen wrote:
> NoOp wrote:

>> And use your isp's dns servers:
>>
>> http://kb.earthlink.net/case.asp?article=28968
>> If your software requires DNS server settings, use: 207.69.188.185,
>> 207.69.188.186, and 207.69.188.187
>>
>> You can modify /etc/resolv.conf from a terminal:
>>
>> $ gksu gedit /etc/resolv.conf
>>
>> then enter:
>> nameserver 207.69.188.185
>> nameserver 207.69.188.186
>> nameserver 207.69.188.186
>> and save the file.
>>
>> Now try to ping yahoo.com and google.com.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>   
> We used pppconfig and was advised to leave the set up "Provider" alone
> but did enter te rest such as modem, phone #, etc.
> but no dns numbers
> 

So give the above a try. You can always change it back if it doesn't
work for you.

BTW: you *still* never answered the question asking if you are able to
connect using another distro (Puppy etc). If so please advise.