Re: Linux and AOL
On Sun, Oct 11, 1998 at 11:28:43AM -0500, Stephen Gore wrote:
> Is it possible to connect to the Internet through AOL?
No, not using Linux.
> I'm installing Debaian
> v2.0 via floppy and ftp, and need internet access to complete the
> installation. Any alternative suggestions welcome. Thanx!
I would shop around for an Internet Service Provider in your area. Call them
and ask them what they know of Linux.
AOL uses their own proprietary protocol to link your pc to their pc's. That
is why you need to use AOL's software, which is not avalable for Linux.
Linux has support for PPP connections using PAP, CHAP, and chat
authentication.
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