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Article #21Re: Can I put Linux on my Amiga?
From: Christopher
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 00:00
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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