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https://totalizator.wordpress.com/2012/10/03/connect-windows-95-to-the-internet-using-linux-box-and-rs-232-serial-port-null-modem-cable/
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How about connecting an old PC or laptop running Windows 95 to the Internet. No need for a NIC adapter or modem. All you need is a machine running Linux to share the connection, Point-to-Point Protocol daemon (PPPD) and a null modem serial cable.
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Configuring pppd:
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Edit your /etc/ppp/options to contain:
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```
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nodetach
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debug
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dump
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noauth
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netmask 255.255.255.0
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proxyarp
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192.168.1.201:192.168.1.200
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ms-dns 192.168.1.1
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lock
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passive
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lcp-echo-interval 8
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lcp-echo-failure 6
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nologfd
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crtscts
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local
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connect 'chat TIMEOUT 20000 CLIENT CLIENTSERVER'
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115200
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/dev/ttyS0
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```
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Select a proper ms-dns and /dev/ttySx values depending on your network and hardware configuration. All the options can be also passed in command line if you prefer.
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Enable ip_forwarding:
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1
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```
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echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
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```
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Start pppd by simply invoking it. Keep in mind that it will terminate every time the client disconnects. You can use the following script to restart it automatically:
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```
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#!/bin/sh
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until pppd; do
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echo "Respawning.." >&2
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sleep 1
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done
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```
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You may need root permissions for all the above commands.
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Configuring Windows 95 is as simple as opening Direct Cable Connection, choosing the Guest mode and a COM port. Click Next and connection should be established immediately. You can even browse Samba shares right away. The solution should work in Windows 98 as well but I haven’t tested it. Happy browsing! |