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Prelude76

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Orignally, I had only Konqueror loaded as web browser. I tried to load Mozilla from SuSE's install and it 'claims' the lates is 1.2.1 (but i'd rather use 1.3 or even 1.4b if possible). so i uninstalled Mozilla 1.2.1 and loaded Mozilla 1.4b the manual way (download .RPM file and click on it to install). SuSE even uses YaST2 to install the new mozilla, but when i go to install/uninstall programs, it still shows just Mozilla 1.2.1 and its unchecked (not installed). I figured out how to add Mozilla to my menu anyways.I heard someone mention a while back there is a way to force YaST2 (SuSE's setup tool) to incorporate other programs I downloaded. does anyone remember the link?

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I've never worked with SUSE...Does YaST2, dl the packages from some FTP? IF there is a version conflict, I mean u have 1.4 and if they have 1.2.1 then it would create a mix up I think.. B) :D

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Orignally, I had only Konqueror loaded as web browser.  I tried to load Mozilla from SuSE's install and it 'claims' the lates is 1.2.1 (but i'd rather use 1.3 or even 1.4b if possible).  so i uninstalled Mozilla 1.2.1 and loaded Mozilla 1.4b the manual way (download .RPM file and click on it to install).  SuSE even uses YaST2 to install the new mozilla, but when i go to install/uninstall programs, it still shows just Mozilla 1.2.1 and its unchecked (not installed).  I figured out how to add Mozilla to my menu anyways.I heard someone mention a while back there is a way to force YaST2 (SuSE's setup tool) to incorporate other programs I downloaded.  does anyone remember the link?
Prelude76On your last question: NO, I can´t remember.You can uninstall manualy installed rpm´s by:rpm -e package ( where ¨package¨ is the name of the program+versionnumber ):ph34r: Bruno
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Prelude 76Suse 8.1 and 8.2 have a windows apps capability. Have you experimented with it? The reason I ask is I want to run my satellite modem software(Starband) on a linux PC without having to buy VMWare. I figure it must work since they kept it in their latest distribution.I live in a rural area and this is the only "broadband" available to me.Btw, what I read on linux dial-up leads me to believe that the ISP has to have a PPP server. Am I correct?I do know my wife's local ISP doesn't support linux. I don't have many choices for local numbers where I live.I plan on buying Suse 8.2 anyway, just curious. My short range goal is to finish my "Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition". I don't remember who recommended this book but THANKS! :lol: The included Cd-rom Html version of the book was a nice surprise, too.Ken

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voluteer: how big is the starband software? if you want, email it to me and i'll see if it installs thru SuSE. not sure how to test if it works (i only have DSL).

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Volunteer:

Btw, what I read on linux dial-up leads me to believe that the ISP has to have a PPP server. Am I correct?
Linux can handle pap and chap protocol for dial up, most isp´s have one of the two, just check with them.
I do know my wife's local ISP doesn't support linux.
This is very common ! BUT, does not mean that you won´t be able to dial-in to her isp !! It just measns they won´t give any answers to questions you have connecting your modem ! ISP´s are very thick-headed, that´s all ! If you want support: turn to us :)I would sugest you start a new thread listing your connection questions and we will try to give you the answers you need for connecting you ! :lol::lol: Bruno
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