Dialer program?

[Ios]

I recently set up a dual boot with SUSE Linux 10.1 on my computer. I was suprised to see that it didn't come with a dialing program. So after some google searches I found KPPP. I didn't realize I would have to compile the source code. I tried it anyway and it wouldn't work, it said the C Compiler isn't working. This is no good...how I am supposed to get on the internet without a dialer? Any suggestions?

Also since I am a complete Linux newb, do GNOME apps run on KDE and vice versa? So far I've only seen KDE and I don't think I have GNOME istalled. Is there a way for me to install it now?

[ryptyde]

Can't you just open a terminal and type as root:

apt-get install kppp

seems that there should be ready made packages without having to compile. Try installing "synaptic" to get a gui that will make it easier to view and select packages if you dont have it installed already.

You can install other window managers. When you login to SUSE is there a session option to choose/change window managers? I use Fedora Core 6 and there is a choice to change sessions at the login.
Somethings will run in both Gnome or Kde but usually run best in which one they were designed for.

[bryansmith]

KDE programs will run in GNOME and vice versa assuming the proper libraries are installed.

As for dialing programs, you could try kinternet. If it is not installed by default, I think it is in the kdenetwork package. You can install that through yast.

Bryan

[devils casper]

I recently set up a dual boot with SUSE Linux 10.1 on my computer. I was suprised to see that it didn't come with a dialing program. So after some google searches I found KPPP. I didn't realize I would have to compile the source code. I tried it anyway and it wouldn't work, it said the C Compiler isn't working. This is no good...how I am supposed to get on the internet without a dialer? Any suggestions?

you dont have to compile anything. KPPP is available in installation CD/DVD. open Yast and type 'kppp' in search box, Yast will prompt you for installation CD/DVD.

Also since I am a complete Linux newb, do GNOME apps run on KDE and vice versa? So far I've only seen KDE and I don't think I have GNOME istalled.

as mentioned by 'bryansmith', you can run Gnome applications in KDE and vice-versa. i use KDE only and run Gnome system monitor, Gparted and System log quite often.

Kppp is not installed by default in SuSe. you have to install it through Yast.





casper