On (18/12/03 17:22), mmissett wrote: > > Apologies first if this if a very basic and/or stupid > question, but I have not managed to find > anything about it in the archives and > documentation that seems to be working. > I am running potato on a powerpc (Mac G4) > and have just changed the computer from > dial-up to cable internet. The connection to > cable is via an ethernet wireless bridge. As far > as I can judge, that connection *seems* to be > up and running properly, but I don't seem to be > able to access the internet over it. > I have the feeling that I'm missing something > really basic here, but I can't seem to figure out > what it is. > Any assistance would be *most* appreciated. >
First, you should consider upgrading to woody - obviously difficult to do without an internet connection. However, if you have MacOS running, it is quite easy to do a hard disk install, via a broadband internet connection. I am assuming that your connection works on the Mac side. It is probable that your NIC will be supported by the woody installer. I've got a dual processor 450 Mz G4 and it is how I install: http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/powerpc/ch-install-methods.en.html#s-boot-drive-files If you have a separate partition, for /home you can perform the install without touching your data files - remount the /home partition after installing the base system - before installing too many programs that place configuration files in $home. HTH Clive -- http://www.clivemenzies.co.uk strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
