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{{:Quick Facts (Dial-up)}}
Puppy Linux is a very popular lightweight Linux distribution, distributed for free, that will run on very old computer hardware. It is ideal for dial-up users because  it supports dial-up modems right out of the box and has no updates to download. 

If your computer is running Puppy Linux then these instructions will assist you in setting a dial-up connection.

==What you will need==
To use your Puppy Linux computer on NCF dial-up you will need:

*An internal hardware or external dial-up modem that is connected to a working outside telephone line (Puppy doesn't work with internally mounted Windows-style WinModems) The [http://support.usr.com/support/product-template.asp?prod=5637 US Robotics model 5637] has been recommended as a good external modem for Linux.
*Your NCF count ID (like aa123)
*Your NCF account password - the same one you use to sign into the NCF Start Page

==Modems==
At one time all computers came with dial-up modem cards in them, but today most do not. It is easy to check and see if your computer has a dial-up modem installed or not:
*On a desktop tower there will a phone connector on the back, usually near the bottom.
*On a laptop there will be a phone connector on the side or back; usually they are located on the side, near the hinge-line.

If your computer originally ran Windows then an installed modem card will likely be a WinModem and not work with Puppy. The easiest solution is to buy an external USB modem (about $30) that simply plugs into any USB port.

==Setting up a connection==
Follow these easy steps:

#On the desktop click on ''Connect''
#Select ''Dial-up analog or wirless modem''
#Select ''Tickbox if external modem'', if it is applicable
#In the PupDial dialogue box that appears enter the connection details:
##'''Phone number''': enter 613-520-1135
##'''Username''': (your account ID in the format ''aa123'')
##'''Wireless APN''': leave blank
##'''Password''': (your NCF password)
##Click ''Connect'' to dial the connection.
#Open your web browser and it should now load your home page, indicating that you are connected to the internet.

In the future you should be able to connect via dial up by just clicking ''Connect'' on the desktop.

[[File:Puppy Linux 533 pupdial.png]]

==See also==
*[[Getting Started (Dial-up)]] - for a list of instructions for other operating systems
*[[Tips for Dial-up]]
*[[Puppy Linux]]

==External links==
*[http://www.puppylinux.org/ Puppy Linux home page]
*[http://puppylinux.org/main/Download%20Latest%20Release.htm Download Puppy Linux for free]
*[http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/ Puppy Linux help forum]

[[Category: Dial-up]]
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[[Category:Computer help]]