Re: Question about a small Windows program

Paul wrote:
> Costy Coffeeman wrote:
>> Hello! I am kind of new  in Linux, I`ve tried Linux distros before, 
>> but my ISP has a small software, that installs on windows, and 
>> requires a .exe to have access to the internet. The quoestion is: How 
>> can I use this small software( about a 1,6 mb) in Mandriva to have a 
>> connection? This program has to function at every startup.
>> Thank you very much!
>
> You can first see if it does work in Linux, when you run it through 
> wine (which needs to be installed).
>
> After booting linux, try wine "<program>.exe" and see if that connects 
> you.
>
> Paul
>
it is most likely only a script to setup the ppoe (if DSL) or dhcp 
session (if cable). you might try the mandrake control center (mcc in a 
text prompt) network setup, and see if you need the ISPs software
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