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sindi keesan wrote:
>
> You can use BL3 with a later kernel.  

A later kernel is not recommended for a 486 with 
10mb RAM.

> upgrade your libraries 

Again, not recommended for a low-end, low-RAM 486.
However, if that is the only way to run a key CLI
application, then it may be necessary.  Best option
is to find (or compile) a libc5 version.

> I was able to plug our BL3 laptop computer into someone's 
> DSL modem via ethernet and go online.  

That works for DSL routers (ethernet).  It doesn't work
for DSL modems (USB).

> You need to know the IP number for the DSL connection 

Or, alternatively, use DHCP (if the DSL router is running 
a DHCP server).

> run udhcp 

In BL3 it's called:  udhcpc

> and then telnet or ssh to the IP number.

That only works if the DSL router is running a telnet/ssh 
server.  Most DSL routers run a HTTP server -- use a browser 
(eg links).

> BL with the 486 kernel (the default kernel for BL3.40) 

The default kernel for BL3.40 is the 386 kernel.
486DX users should replace it with zimage.4dx
(from the BL3 site).

Cheers,
Steven