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Article #1091Re: ubuntu on the net
From: Will Kemp
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:12
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:12
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Zebee Johnstone wrote: > In aus.computers.linux on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:02:36 +0100 > Will Kemp <will@xxxx.swaggie.net> wrote: >> Dialup connections (in Gnome, at least) are configured with >> system-config-network, which you get to from the main menu -> System -> >> Administration -> Network. It worked perfectly last time i had to >> configure a dialup connection. > > Being, apparently, older than dirt, if I need to set up a dialup > connection I use wvdial on the command line. > > I read the man page (cos I do it so seldom) and edit /etc/wvdial.conf > > I tend to distrust GUIs, especially ones doing things that are seldom > used. The GUI stuff has improved considerably over the last few years. I've always been inclined to do things on the command line rather than with a GUI, but that's changing now. I'm finding myself using GUI apps more and more. I can't see any point in doing things the hard way (e.g., having to read the manual for infrequently used utilities) when the easy way actually works. system-config-network works well these days - although it's not too good for wireless connections, but NetworkManager handles those. -- http://SnapAndScribble.com
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