Tips&Tricks Using MSN Internet Access in KPPP

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James_H_Covington

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Post Posted: Fri May 03, 2002 1:45 pm Post subject: Using MSN Internet Access in KPPP

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A couple of years ago, I signed up for MSN Internet Access to get the Staples $300 rebate (got a Palm Vx out of the deal!). Then I discovered Linux Mandrake 7.2 and wanted to use my MSN account to access the internet. Here's how:

 

In KPPP (labeled "Connect to the Internet" on the KDE desktop)

 

1. I named my connection "MSN" (I know, no imagination whatsover)

 

2. I entered the phone number for local access (you can find this in the Dial-up networking properties, if you are still using a Windows9x machine or have a dual-boot system).

 

3. I entered my user name. Here's the poorly documented part of the whole process, so pay attention! For user name "Bob", enter "MSN/Bob".

 

4. I entered my password, and left everything else blank.

 

Simple!

 

 

 

Editor's note: This thread was originally posted at the old MUB (Mandrake User Board at club-nihil). This post is the result of a 99% automatic backup, so due to its nature some text may be lost (improbable but possible).