guides:connecting_windows_3.1_to_the_internet
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guides:connecting_windows_3.1_to_the_internet [2018-10-06 03:53] omolini [Using the Internet with legacy web browsers today] |
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| {{ :guides:pics:trumpet_connecting_3.png?600 |}} | {{ :guides:pics:trumpet_connecting_3.png?600 |}} | ||
| * On the Raspberry's side, you will notice the Hayes commands passed on to the script: | * On the Raspberry's side, you will notice the Hayes commands passed on to the script: | ||
| - | {{ :guides:pics:vmodem_status_2.png?400 |}} | + | {{ :guides:pics:vmodem_status_2.png |}} |
| * After a while, the window should go away and now you're connected to the Internet. | * After a while, the window should go away and now you're connected to the Internet. | ||
| - | {{ :guides:pics:trumpet_connecting_4.png?400 |}} | + | {{ :guides:pics:trumpet_connecting_4.png?600 |}} |
| ===== Install Netscape ===== | ===== Install Netscape ===== | ||
| - | You will need to download and install a web browser before you can browse web sites. You can choose any browser you like, but for the sake of this tutorial, I've chosen Netscape 3.0 Gold Edition for Windows 3.1. | + | You will need to download and install a web browser before you can browse web sites. You can choose any browser you like. For the sake of this tutorial, I've chosen Netscape 3.0 Gold Edition for Windows 3.1. |
| | Netscape Navigator 3.0 Gold for Windows 3.1 | http://omolini.steptail.com/files/win3/internet/netscape/ns304gwin31.exe | | | Netscape Navigator 3.0 Gold for Windows 3.1 | http://omolini.steptail.com/files/win3/internet/netscape/ns304gwin31.exe | | ||
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| Not many websites work with older web browsers. So I went ahead and compiled a list of websites that work. I also made a easily-accessible gateway website to access archived copies of a selection of great websites that you can browse with your retro machine. | Not many websites work with older web browsers. So I went ahead and compiled a list of websites that work. I also made a easily-accessible gateway website to access archived copies of a selection of great websites that you can browse with your retro machine. | ||
| - | * [[guides:List of compatible websites|Click here to see the list of websites]] that will open with legacy web browsers! | + | * [[guides:List of compatible websites|Click here to see the list of websites]] that will work with legacy web browsers! |
| * [[http://wayback.steptail.com|Click here to access the gateway website]], or type in the URL "wayback.steptail.com" using any legacy web browser! | * [[http://wayback.steptail.com|Click here to access the gateway website]], or type in the URL "wayback.steptail.com" using any legacy web browser! | ||
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| ===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== | ===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== | ||
| * **After waiting a while the connection stops working** | * **After waiting a while the connection stops working** | ||
| - | * It is possible the PPP session has timed out. Go back to Trumpet Winsock and Login again by selecting **Dialler** --> **Login**. | + | * It is possible the PPP session has timed out. Go back to Trumpet Winsock and Login again by selecting **Dialler** --> **Login**. You can adjust the timeout value on the Raspberry by editing the ppp.sh file. |
| * **That Compaq background rocks. Where can I find it?** | * **That Compaq background rocks. Where can I find it?** | ||
| * Go to http://omolini.steptail.com/files/win3/drivers/compaq_lte_5000/bg/ | * Go to http://omolini.steptail.com/files/win3/drivers/compaq_lte_5000/bg/ | ||
guides/connecting_windows_3.1_to_the_internet.txt · Last modified: 2022-12-20 05:52 by omolini
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