[ubuntu-za] Downloads, repos and CDs

[Miles]

> I feel that the need for some kind of broadband connection is quite
> important - it is not just the basic system that one needs to
> download, but also all the nice goodies that are available on the
> repositories and which really make the difference between Ubuntu (or
> Linux in general) and Windows. Without that connection, we have little
> extra to offer the ordinary user.
> 
> I confess that I have not even tried to connect an Ubuntu machine
> through 3G. Are there some clear instructions about connecting through
> a cell phone available? It is not that intuitive under Windows.
> 
> Bill
> 
Hi Bill. Connecting through a cell phone with ubuntu gui is very simple.
You connect the phone via usb data cable. Then click on the network
manager icon next to your volume icon in the top panel. then vpn
connections and configure vpn. A window opens with the types of
connections. Click on mobile broadband and then click add.
Choose south africa then click forward and you choose your service
provider. Then forward , forward forward and it should connect
automatically. Later you can go back to vpn connections and edit it and
tick connect automatically and all is smooth sailing from there. Hope
this helps.
Miles