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Re: [OCLUG-Tech] plugging in modem

On 09/05/07, Rafael Roquetto <rafaelroquetto [ at ] gmail [ dot ] com> wrote:

On 5/9/07, Ralph Boland <rpboland [ at ] gmail [ dot ] com> wrote:
> I have to move a modem between machines occasionally.
> When I do this I do a restart.  (I am on ubuntu 6.10.)
> What do I have to do to be able to use the internet without
> rebooting?

You mean a cable modem? Is it plugged to your network card or is it a USB
modem?
Does it use PPPOE protocol or are you part of a LAN?


Bell cable modem plugged into network card.  Uses PPPOE  I am pretty sure.


> Also,  I am using internet relay chat for the first time today.
> Can anyone recommend some linux chat rooms where I
> can practice?
>
> Which utility should I use for this?  I am currently using XChat.
I also like irsii.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ralph Boland


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