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From: no.top.post on 12 Feb 2010 18:05
Apparently during the install/upgrade process Debian
wants to me to pay for an internet connection, which it
will use to 'connect to it's site'.

This is worse than Micro$loth!
Although I've bought the 5 DVDs, it wants to take control
of my computer and internet connection, right from the start.

You heard about the ex-soviet software that dialed your modem
to the soviet-union, and milked-off the soviet-side telco costs?


From: unruh on 12 Feb 2010 18:14
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On 2010-02-12, no.top.post(a)gmail.com <no.top.post(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Apparently during the install/upgrade process Debian
> wants to me to pay for an internet connection, which it
> will use to 'connect to it's site'.

Apparently? I do not know of any Linux doing this. Now it may be looking
for upgrades, but that is up to you if you want the upgrades. Just say
no, and continue.

>
> This is worse than Micro$loth!
> Although I've bought the 5 DVDs, it wants to take control
> of my computer and internet connection, right from the start.

Take control?

>
> You heard about the ex-soviet software that dialed your modem
> to the soviet-union, and milked-off the soviet-side telco costs?
>

Yes, we notice that you are upset. Instead of just ranting, it would be
more helpful if you actually told us exatly what happened to someone
could give you advise. Or you can rant and be ignored.

>
From: mtp5150 on 12 Feb 2010 18:29
no.top.post(a)gmail.com wrote:
> Apparently during the install/upgrade process Debian
> wants to me to pay for an internet connection, which it
> will use to 'connect to it's site'.
Any internet connection is optional and used for updates and upgrades.
If you don't want Debian to connect to the Internet then skip that
portion of the install.

>
> This is worse than Micro$loth!
> Although I've bought the 5 DVDs, it wants to take control
> of my computer and internet connection, right from the start.
>
> You heard about the ex-soviet software that dialed your modem
> to the soviet-union, and milked-off the soviet-side telco costs?
If your copy is demanding the use of a specific ISP, or phone number, I
would suspect the copy of your install DVD's. Where did you obtain
them, was the dealer a reputable dealer?


Good Luck
mtp5150
From: felmon on 12 Feb 2010 20:36
On Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:05:26 +0000, no.top.post wrote:

> Apparently during the install/upgrade process Debian wants to me to pay
> for an internet connection, which it will use to 'connect to it's site'.
>
> This is worse than Micro$loth!
> Although I've bought the 5 DVDs, it wants to take control of my computer
> and internet connection, right from the start.
>
> You heard about the ex-soviet software that dialed your modem to the
> soviet-union, and milked-off the soviet-side telco costs?

is there a reason to start a new thread? a couple of people, including me,
were trying to help you past the internet connection throttle in another
thread. <hki4gr$qvh$1(a)news.eternal-september.org>

you got good advice from J. G. Miller and Mumia W. you haven't responded
to their tips but I gather you are still having trouble. what went wrong?

Felmon
From: Harold Stevens on 12 Feb 2010 21:24
In <hl4mrh$5hh$1(a)news.eternal-september.org> felmon:

[Snip...]

> you haven't responded to their tips

IMO, this troll's looking for an argument, not a tip.

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