trying to connect to the web / vpn / l2tp - what shall i do ?

[doron387]

hi
i am trying to make my girlfriend use ubuntu 10.10 instead of winxp.
i have installed 10.10 using wubi on her machine.
i can't connect to the web = no updates, i can't 'sell' ubuntu to her like this.
i lack the knowledge of internet protocols and stuff, so i gon'a need clear explanation.
her winxp is connected via cable modem, the connection is vpn, and the words that i have seen for too much time, w/out understanding what they mean are : L2TP, wan mini-port.
all i have is her username and psswrd that she got from the internet supplier (which obviously does not support linux users).
so,
can anybody give me a hint so that in the next visit to her house i'll be ready to show off ubuntu ?

thnx
doron387

[grahammechanical]

Do you not have an internet connection on your machine? How did you set it up? Is the girl's machine connected to the modem by cable or by wireless? Is there a network icon in the top panel? What options do you see when you left and right click the icon?

Regards.

[doron387]

i have internet connection.
i didn't set it up, it works with winxp.
it is cable modem.
the machine is connected threw cable.
there is network symbol.
it doesn't show any option except for 'set vpn'.
and i just don't know how to confgure this vpn thing.
thanks
doron387