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Re: Can I put Linux on my Amiga?

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From: Christopher
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 00:00
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Kevin O'Brien wrote:
> 
> There are lots of ways to proceed!
> 
> For example:
> 
> Download AmiTCP 4.0 demo and PPP1_45.lha (I'm assuming your ISP uses PPP).
> These files will be in LHA compressed format, so download a de-compression
> program for you Amiga if you don't already have one.
> 
> Put the download files onto a floppy and use CrossDOS to copy the files onto
> your A1200.
> 
> Once these programs are configured, you can move your modem to your Amiga.
> Voila, internet access through your Ami!
> 
> Kevin
> 
> Raven wrote:
> 
> > Hi, Kevin,
> >
> > No I don't have internet access on my Amiga yet.  Looks like I'm in for an
> > up-hill struggle.  Maybe if I try an emulator on my PC to download Linux,
> > I'll be able to move it over, or try and hook my modem up to my Amiga.  Time
> > for the thinking-cap...
> >
> > Sounds like I might have bitten off more than I can chew.
> >
> > Many thanks for your help.
> >
> > Raven.

Would you happen to know where I can find a NIC for my A2000. I found some on the web but they didn't
sell them from there site and I couldn't find anywhere that sells them.  I would like to connect it to my
network and eventualy maybe install Linux.
Chris
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