[SWLUG] My Trials and Tribulations....

[Lyn David Thomas]

On 19 Nov 02, at 10:34, Carter N. wrote:

> Hello Lyn,
> 
> Thanks for that enlightening post.
> 
> I downloaded (a while back, but it's probably still there) a version
> (7.0) of Mandrake that was designed to run on a 486 in that the kernel
> was compiled  to exclude Pentium-specific items. I've not acutally
> installed it yet, but I'd have thought that the entire distribution
> has been built with old hardware in mind. So, you might expect it to
> have older (or simpler) versions of software. This might be suitable
> for running on your old computer, even if it isn't as old as a 486!

I have seen a copy of it knocking about in the bargin bin at Staples 
in the Cardiff Bay Retail Park...

> As for the dial-up problem, it seems to be be failing at the
> connection or authentication stage. Check that you have the correct
> phone number, 

Yep - correct number.

>check that you have the appropriate protocols, 

Tried both CHAP and PAP

>and check
> that your username and password are correct.

Yes all correct.

> These have been the
> issues that I have seen cause a failed access.

Thanks - I suspect there is some problem with authentication, with 
the operation timing out on me, quite possibly I have something not 
properly installed. 
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\/ Lyn David Thomas
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