[Gllug] Cheap Linux PC, I'll get me coat

[Caroline Ford]

On 22/10/2007, John Hearns <john.hearns at streamline-computing.com> wrote:

> Alain meant USB interfaces, such as the Alcatel 'frog'
>
> These have been notoriously difficult to get working with Linux in the
> past.
> Many people use these I would imagine, as they are the type given away
> with broadband subscriptions (I could be wrong). As far as I know, its
> not just a matter of plugging them in and you're off and running with
> most Linux distros. whereas if you have a router with either a single
> ethernet connection or a small hub/switch then it should give you a DHCP
> lease and you're off and running.

I think they are generally giving away wireless routers these days,
like the BT home hub things.

I managed to get my frog working with mandriva several years ago, it
just needed a microcode.

Caroline



Caroline
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