20060928

PeoplePC without their software

A couple of a days ago, I had some trouble with the PeoplePC software and had to reinstall it. However, the uninstaller didn't wor so I coudn't reinstall. I contacted support, expecting to have to make registry changes and the like. However, they instead told my how to connect without their software. This was after emailing them questions about using their service without the software and being told it was impossible. They also said there is no Linux support, but I have it working in Linux (and am using it now). All you do is enter your username and password in your system's standard dialup networking tool, but use your full email address instead of the username (in other words, username@peoplepc.com as the username, not username). Use the same numbers as their software uses. Windows 98 didn't have any tweaking necessary, though in Linux (using GNOME PPP), some tweaking was needed (it'll be obvious what to do after opening settings.

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Yesterday upon the stair
I met a man who wasn't there
He wasn't there again today
I think he's with the CIA

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