Ubuntu Feisty - Internet connection catch 22?

[3gnut]

I've been through the threads on downloading and installing the new Vodafone 3G software for linux, but am unable to install it as it is giving me the python-twister dependency story. Problem is, how can I apt-get python if I can't get a connection to the internet in the first place? Am I missing something?

I need to get this to work via the 3g card, as I have tried to connect to the repositories via my SBS network at work, but I keep getting a message that ISA needs authentication, even though I have set up Synaptic to authenticate correctly under 'Settings'.

At this point I would welcome any suggestions/ideas that anyone might have.

 

[v3gout]

I'd suggest you use wvdial for starters to get connected to the internet. TazzTux put the necessary wvdial.conf on this forum some time ago. Then you can apt-get all you need ...

 

[AirWolf]

I'd suggest you use wvdial for starters to get connected to the internet. TazzTux put the necessary wvdial.conf on this forum some time ago. Then you can apt-get all you need ...

Yep, that's exactly what I did --> connected via Tazz's wvdial file and did the required updates.