Re: ftp install : failed to connect to ftp server

From: JM Remacle (jmremacleNOSPAM_at_tiscali.be)
Date: 02/14/05 

Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 20:15:10 +0100

Tom Goodman a écrit :
> Tom F. wrote:
>
>> OK, I think I understand what you are saying. Please let me know if I
>> understand you correctly.
>>
>> When running SuSE, do you connect to the internet during bootup or
>> after? It seems like after.
>>
>> When you connect, you need a user name and password to log into your
>> isp?
>>
>> Obviously, you will have to find some way to log into your isp before
>> installation can begin. I'm sure this is possible, but I have no idea
>> how do do that. Maybe someone else has an idea.
>>
>> Sorry I can't be of more help.
>> Tom F.
>>
> Since you must be connected WHEN you boot with the SuSE cd or boot
> disks, you need an ISP connection which is always on. ADSL is one such.
> Dialup is no good I think, because if you reboot the machine the
> connection will be broken and will not be re-made until you are back in
> windows or some other operating system which has an autodialling method.

> The SuSE linux ftp installer does not have such an autodialler.
What a pity !
  It relies upon an internet connection with DHCP/DNS already being
present.
> That is provided by a typical broadband modem or modem/router
> combination. I use a D-Link modem. It is connected permanently to my ISP
   and it makes no difference if my computer if on or off or even
> removed physically. So when booting into the SuSE installer the ISP
> connection is there ready to be used.
I have an adsl ethernet speedtouch alcatel modem but the the modem is
not always on, unfortunately in the present situation.
If someone can tell me how i can have it permanently i am happy...
>
> You would find dial up to be terribly slow and expensive. Perhaps a week
> to download. Better to buy the package. Or have a trial broadband
> connection fpr ftp-ing SuSE...
when on my connection works very very well.
JM
> Tom

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