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Connecting to the college network

Sandals · 2005-09-18 14:02:32

Ok here is my problem, I do not have Windows Xp Pro on my laptop just Xp Home, so can not get connected according to the TCD website. I have a copy of Mandrake Linux at home but it is not yet installed on my Laptop, If I install it would I be able to connect to the network, I am not very technical but am good enough with…

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Sandals

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Ok here is my problem, I do not have Windows Xp Pro on my laptop just Xp Home, so can not get connected according to the TCD website.
I have a copy of Mandrake Linux at home but it is not yet installed on my Laptop, If I install it would I be able to connect to the network, I am not very technical but am good enough with computers.

Or does anyone think I could somehow get my hands on a free copy of Windoes Xp Pro or is there anyway of connecting using Windows Xp home?

Thanks for your help.

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#2 18-09-2005 3:42pm

John

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There's no way of connecting with WinXP Home at all. You have to have XP Pro if you want to be networked. I don't know anything about using Linux to connect to the network, I try to avoid Linux at all costs.

As for a free copy of XP Pro I'm sure that's illegal and not condoned by anyone on boards.ie. A google search or two may reveal some more information though...

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#3 18-09-2005 3:53pm

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Upgrade from XP Home to XP Pro... (or alternatively you could downgrade to Windows 2000)

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=3366314&postcount=31

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#4 18-09-2005 3:56pm

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yeah but I can't afford that, can nayone help me out, the Linux way?

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#5 18-09-2005 3:57pm

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It is possible to connect with linux, but I don't know if the helpdesk would be ready or able to show you how

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#6 18-09-2005 4:56pm

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the help desk will do sfa to help a linux user in general :P i'd recommend getting a distro like knoppix or something like that to mess with first before commiting yourself (of course when registering just say you're running debian)

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#7 18-09-2005 4:57pm

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I cant get a new one cause dont have broadband at home, only have mandrake, would it be hard to set up on that?

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#8 18-09-2005 5:18pm

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im sure someone in college (netsoc in particular) can sort you out.

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#9 18-09-2005 5:30pm

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or possibly that CS society aswell....

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