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I need linux help!!!

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momalle1 said:
You should have kinternet installed, (if not, use YAST to install it), follow the prompts allowing YAST to set it up.

I tried that but I think it might be a modem problem, everything is set up, it just won't connect. I heard from someone that a lot of laptop modems aren't supported, and i'm having a hard time finding drivers.
 
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I tried that but I think it might be a modem problem, everything is set up, it just won't connect. I heard from someone that a lot of laptop modems aren't supported, and i'm having a hard time finding drivers.

Do you know what modem you have? Most controllerless modems (usually called Winmodems) are not supported, you may need to pick up a PCMCIA modem. Have you checked the manufacturers web site? Many, like Dell and IBM, have Linux drivers.
 
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momalle1 said:
Do you know what modem you have? Most controllerless modems (usually called Winmodems) are not supported, you may need to pick up a PCMCIA modem. Have you checked the manufacturers web site? Many, like Dell and IBM, have Linux drivers.

I have an HP pavilion notebook pc. I might just have to buy a USB external.
 
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