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From: Doug White <dwhite@gdi.uoregon.edu>
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To: Jason Lixfeld <carrera@idirect.com>
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Subject: Re: Installation help!
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On Sun, 25 Aug 1996, Jason Lixfeld wrote:

> I am trying to install FreeBSD 2.1.5-RELEASE  I am having a problem that I
> hope you can assist me with.  I am a MAJOR NOVICE with UNIX! :)  

We all were at some point :)

> I have managed to figure out how to create the boot disks, image them,
> etc.. I have figured out how to sest the freebsd partitions on my drive,
> ALL of that.. I'm pretty impressed with myself!  I am trying to install
> via modem and anonymous FTP.  I ahve selected all the dcorrect options
> leading me up to the screen that tells me to press ALT+F3 to get to the
> screen to make the call.. it says that I will only need to enter one
> command.  term.  Once I do that, I am LOST!! I do not know what commands
> to enter to get it to call my ISP and start the download!  HELP!! :) 

Once you type 'term', you are talking directly to your modem.  Use your
modem's AT commands to dial up.

So to dial, type 'atdt 9999999' where 9999999 is the number for your ISP.
After you CONNECT, you should see the normal login sequence for your ISP.
Login as to start a PPP session.  PPP will take over from there.  

If you don't know how to start a PPP session on your ISP's machine, ask
them.  

Doug White                              | University of Oregon  
Internet:  dwhite@resnet.uoregon.edu    | Residence Networking Assistant
http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~dwhite    | Computer Science Major