[CLUE-Tech] linux & broadband

[David Willson]

No sir, I am into answering the friggin' question;  it is a more effective
method of promoting Linux, and if by some chance an opportunity arises
within the context of the question to bash a company I hate, I might do
that, but ...

Your answer seemed, and still does seem, to be pure propaganda.  I read it
three times before making my very light criticism.

My unasked-for-advice to anyone attempting to promote Linux is to get
comfortable with the knowledge that most people start out wanting to "add
Linux" to their computing lives, not "break the Windows habit".  Approach
them in a manner consistent with their goals, and you will be very
successful in promoting Linux in their lives.

This fellow is a perfect example.  You may feel that in offering him your
valuable opinion, you are saving him configuration time or wasted effort
with the Windows box and encouraging a more appropriate, to your mind,
configuration; however, he claims to be "new to Linux" and clearly stated
his initial goal.  My impression of the situation is that if he were to
attempt, right now, to set up Linux as a gateway for his Windows box, he
will not only fail, but he will also send up frustrated and Linux will have
become "frustrating" by association.

His self-set goal is reasonable, so rather than pushing him toward a goal
six times as difficult to reach, an effective Linux-promoter, and a helpful
person, will just help him reach it.

Oh, and I'm sorry for sending HTML from Outlook Express last time, and for
enclosing more opinion than information this time.  That last makes me
something of a hypocrite, but I did want to answer the question fully.

----- Original Message -----
From: Cyberclops
To: clue-tech at clue.denver.co.us
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 7:40 AM
Subject: Re: [CLUE-Tech] linux & broadband


Are you into thought control?
David Willson wrote:
 Cyberclops, that answer was less than useful.  Try the exploratory
approach, instead:Himanshu, what version of Windows do you have there?  Are
you planning to add to your network, or stick with two machines for now?
How many Network Interface Cards (NICs) do you have available?You will need
three to do what you are attempting:Two for your "gateway" box: One for the
'Net, one for your LAN.One for your client box.  Your LAN can be a hub, if
you're planning to add machines to it, or a crossover cable.You probably
should consider using the Linux box as the firewall/gateway, but your
configuration is possible, and relatively simple.  Configure your Linux box
as dynamically as possible.  This should be the default condition, when you
have installed the NIC.  Next, set up "Internet Connection Sharing" or
"Routing and Remote Access" on the Windows box.  Which one you use will be
determined by which version of Windows you have.
----- Original Message -----
From: Cyberclops
To: clue-tech at clue.denver.co.us
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 6:21 AM
Subject: Re: [CLUE-Tech] linux & broadband
 I'm of the opinion that most people do it the other way around.  They use
Linux as the master connection and Windows as the slave.  As I understand
it, they make this decision based on Linux's superior firewall capabilities,
and more overall versatility in connecting to different operating systems.
In short, Windows as a multifaceted operating system is less than optimal.
Himanshu Sharma wrote:
Hi,I am new to Linux. I am trying to configure it so I can connect to the
internet. I have another machine running windows and connected to the net
via a cable modem. I want to use the windows machine as a gateway and
network the linux box to this machine. I am completely clueless on how to go
about doing it. Any help would be appreciated. thanks,himanshu