[1485] in RedHat Linux List
Re: PPP and Sound
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Robert Hart)
Mon Oct 28 17:40:32 1996
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 08:23:17 +1100 (EST)
From: Robert Hart <hartr@interweft,com.au>
Reply-To: Robert Hart <iweft@ipax.com.au>
To: Jodi & Dave <pom@spiritone.com>
cc: "'redhat-list@redhat.com'" <redhat-list@redhat.com>
In-Reply-To: <01BBC495.6947B960@max1-2.spiritone.com>
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On Mon, 28 Oct 1996, Jodi & Dave wrote:
> I was also told that I would need to install all the NETWORK stuff as
> well in order to use PPP. I do not have an IP # of my own as well as a
> domain name of my own. So at the install portion of NETWORK I
> skiped it. Did I make a mistake? Do I need to dole out the bucks to
> internic for a domain name and IP # to use PPP?
Don't worry - it can all be done, but there is a lot to grasp all at once!
As far as the 'networking' stuff is concerned, the thing to remember is
that when you are running PPP you *are* networking. Network links come in
all sorts of shapes and sizes, not just Ethernet cards! So you do indeed
need the 'networking stuff' installed.
However, you do NOT need to register with the NIC and get your own IP
number(s) unless you really want to. The far end of your PPP link will
'loan' you an IP number for the period of the connection (this is what is
called Dynamic IP number allocation).
As for your kernel, the PPP-HOWTO provides an overview of the
configuration required to recompile.
> Sorry to seem to lost but the FAQ's I have read use so many terms that
> I am not accustom with.
Not a problem - everyone has to start sometime!
Robert Hart iweft@ipax.com.au
Voice: +61 (0)3 9735 3586
InterWeft, 35 Summit Road, Lilydale, Victoria 3140, Australia
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