I use Cox high speed internet with Mandrake 8.2,  and I originally 
ordered for MS (that's what I was running at the time.) Mandrake 
detected both the NIC and the internet connection routinely when I 
installed the new OS. No need for a router.

Lee Einer

alandd@mindspring.com wrote:

>This was posted as a question to the FAQ section of the PLUG web site:
>
>"I want to connect to the internet through COX high speed internet service
>with my Mandrake 8.2 distrobution. I tried to order online but the only
>options are MS and Mac. The question. Shouldn\'t I be able to connect without
>one of those OS\'s? What about if I use a router? Thanks,"
>
>Obviously, connection to Cox without MS or Mac is possible.  Using a router is
>fine or direct connection to the cable modem works to.  However, I don't know
>how to answer the what to order part.  
>
>I assume a Linux user could order either MS or Mac and it would not matter
>because that just specifies what sort of software they will provide to you. 
>Neither of which will be used because Linux provides everything needed.  I
>don't have Cox service so I am guessing here.  Is this correct?
>
>Alan
>
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