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    Mobile net using Linux

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by arpanroy1987, Mar 10, 2009.

  1. arpanroy1987

    arpanroy1987 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am a beginner in Linux environment. I want to know which linux distribution is best for mobile net. My mobile handset is NOKIA N72 with GPRS connectivity and my surfing speed is upto 115.2 Kbps . Currently I am using Mandriva Powerpack 2009, but I can not find the process of network connection in it.If u know any thing please reply. My mob-->9474699490(Arpan)
     
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    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Are you using kde or gnome?
     
    Ayle, Mar 11, 2009
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    arpanroy1987 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am using KDE
     
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    Does the n72 have a modem mode?
     
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    arpanroy1987 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry Friend Ayle, just now I wake up in the morning & I read ur message.

    In my windows it shows now I am connecting through:-
    Nokia N72 USB Modem #4 (OTA) with speed 115.2 Kbps
    (very slow) .
     
    arpanroy1987, Mar 11, 2009
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    The 115.2kbps is the COM port speed, it is not the speed that you're actually on the Internet. It looks as if you're using it as a USB modem though.

    I've got an idea... let me google that for you....

    http://www.samrathacks.com/2008/03/internet-connection-using-reliance.html

    http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/discussions/board/message?board.id=connectivity&thread.id=11625

    http://mynewn95.blogspot.com/2008/06/using-nokia-n95-as-modem-for-linux.html

    The first few links seem to be quite helpful.
     
    Pitabred, Mar 12, 2009
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