Very Computer

Let's start by assuming I'm a slightly knowledgeable Linux user and an
absolute novice when it comes to networking (especially with Linux). I want to
connect to my university's SLIP server using Linux and DIP. I've read over the
DIP Networking Guide and was able to get my modem to dial to the SLIP server,
but that was about it. Pinging was fruitless and I'm plain stuck.

What do I need to know? My hostname/domainname, SLIP server's names and IP
addresses? What files do I need to modify on my Linux box? And so on. In other
words, I'm asking someone to hold my hand through all this from the beginning
setup to the final product. I have Netscape 3.0b and I'd mainly like to ftp,
telnet, use elm for mailreading, and perhaps some nn newsreading use.

Once I have a good connection, I can make my way through these tools. If
there's anyone sharp with the use of DIP to connect to a SLIP server, I'd
certainly appreciate their help via email or in this newsgroup.

Many thanks,
Gregg Casillo

Quote:> I've read over the DIP Networking Guide.............

However, DIP source package contains countless README files
and script examples, which just might save your day.

Quote:> What do I need to know? My hostname/domainname, SLIP server's names
> and IP addresses? What files do I need to modify on my Linux box?

Also, an exact version of DIP, Linux kernel (and you did
not forget to configure your kernel with SLIP and CSLIP
support, right?) and your screen log (possibly also
the relevant parts from the syslog, like /var/log/debug
or such) might help to pinpoint the problem you're
having.
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Regards,
Uri.

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I'm not sure which upsets me more:  that people are so unwilling
to accept responsibility for their own actions, or that they are
so eager to regulate everyone else's.