Hate to give up

[John Heinen]

NoOp wrote:
> 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.
>
>
>
>   
Sorry to keep you waiting. Yes i was able to connect with puppy linux
3.o1 John