openSUSE Linux Unleashed

Chapter 12. Connecting to the Internet

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Basic Connectivity Information

• Starting with a localhost Interface

• Configuring Your Dial-up Internet Connection

• Configuring a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Connection

• Connecting Your Computer to a Wireless Network

• When to Call Your Internet Service Provider

• References

As it has over the last decade, the Internet is a prime driver of computer sales all over the world. People want to get access to the treasures of the World Wide Web, send email and instant messages to friends and family, learn more about this spam thing they keep hearing about—well, maybe not that.

With all due respect to the SUSE employees in Germany, it is difficult to imagine Linux existing without the Internet bringing together programmers ...