Topic: Ubuntu Releases...

[GillE]

I had a look at that before, Davy, but looks a little complicated to me and I believe it would require permanent changes to my computer set up.  I'm not yet that ready to commit to an Open Source operating system.  However, if AOL was to support the connection and if it worked with an OS that allowed me to access files I'd created under the Windows environment (I believe Suse does this?) then I would certainly find it difficult to resist.

Gill

[sam]

oh ubuntu and all debian based systems (possibly more) allow you to mount windows partitions and use the files... though I'm not sure they allow write access though.

[davy51]

suse does
i have it  on a hard drive now and have been  moving files back  and  forth

ive been  using wine to adapt windows programs to linux i lose some adjustments but they seem to work

[sam]

wine works quite well, now, and things will get better sooner rather than later.. but then again I do find that I can do most of what I want from my linux terminal.

[davy51]

i run a couple programs that are not linux compatible because they dont have a linux counterpart and are an exe. file so for those i use wine

[GillE]

I've just found a guide to installing BT 105 modem (the model used by AOL) drivers for Linux here.  When I pluck up the courage (it won't be for a couple of days yet) I intend to follow these instructions and see if they work.  If they don't, will I have compromised my Win XP settings?  Do the instructions look sensible to those of you who are familiar with Ubuntu?  I intend to use an Ubuntu Live CD for all this.

Gill

[davy51]

you can also try the
U.S Robotics 5686E

Ive used it on ubuntu suse and a couple others it worked with all
and the drivers were there for it


you can find them on ebay for 20 to 30 dollars usa


http://www.usr.com/support/product-template.asp?prod=5686e

[sam]

it will not compromise your windows settings..  and they look sensible, not entirely sure though as I have never done that sort of thing

[davy51]

you can look here to see if it will be compatible




http://www.xmodem.org/index.html