On Sun, 2001-12-16 at 17:21, Doc wrote: > Gee, Linux has a way to make me feel real dumb ... > > I am stuck at the command line due to an X conflict. I need to > run apt-get update and apt-get upgrade for Debian Unstable to > see if that resolves things on my OmniBook 4100. (Or should > I grab a newer version of Linux instead?) > > Can someone suggest what generic Linux utility included with > 2.4.14 and/or Debian Unstable will cause my laptop to > recognize the Verizon-Westell ADSL modem? > > (I am running through a 3Com 589c pcmcia nic, if that is > relevant.) > > This all worked fine when I had access to X and could run > Mozilla -- it managed the interface and then I worked from > the command line. > > Thanks! doc > Doc,
If I understand you, your ADSL provider makes you login through a Web interface. If that's the case, you might try the command-line web browsers "links" or "lynx." apt-get install should get you either one. I think "links" is a little more flexible. Tony -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
