Linux help

[ForceIndia]

Just got an eee pc, trying to set up my n95 as a modem using my data package. No idea of how to use linux, using this link to set it up
http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=2109

Step 5 is where I get lost, any help?
Cheers

 

[iain187]

run the terminal program under applications > accessories

and type: sudo nano /etc/ppp/peers/dialup1

This will open up a file editor of the above file (compare to editing a config file in windows) (sudo means with admin powers - if you browse to it, you will prob get an error)

then add the text from your link and hit save.

 

[ForceIndia]

I've got the terminal program up. Typed the above and get this screen

Do I just copy the text in and save?
Getting confused by this instruction
5) Edit /etc/ppp/peers/dialup1 ("sudo nano /etc/ppp/peers/dialup1") - find the bottom paragraph, which starts "modem", and edit that part of the file to read:

Can't see any paragraphs?
Sorry for being a complete noob!

 

[iain187]

i would be expecting some paragraphs too! I'm not sure myself

 

[ForceIndia]

All sorted, now have browsing whereever I am! Cheers!

 

[KDF]

Was just gonna say you either typed the wrong path, the file didn't exist or the file was empty.

 

[ForceIndia]

Was just gonna say you either typed the wrong path, the file didn't exist or the file was empty.

Problem was I was using easy mode. Once into full mode, no problems at all. The connection is great, hardly slower than my home broadband!

 

[theduck]

Hate the linux on eee pc! Couldnt even get rid of it to replace it with ubuntu

 

[KDF]

Problem was I was using easy mode. Once into full mode, no problems at all. The connection is great, hardly slower than my home broadband!

I wouldn't stick with the default install TBH, its crap.

Hate the linux on eee pc! Couldnt even get rid of it to replace it with ubuntu

Really ? I did it with an eee pc and it was a case of inserting a usb stick with a ubuntu installer on it. Job done !

 

[theduck]

I had issues with trying to do it that way, cant remember why now but it simply wouldnt play ball. Gave up as its not for my use so I wasnt too bothered. Just wanted to make it more 'windows like' for the person using it.