> First of all I don't know what the options mean: > direct connection, use ie5 settings, and use http/ftp > proxy. First of all what does direct connection mean, > am i supposed to be on the internet when I try to do > this (I'm guessing yes), or does this dial them up > directly (I doubt this) or what? Second I have > Internet Explorer 6 not 5, I'm assuming that ie5 > stands for Internet Explorer 5. And lastly what are > you supposed to put in the proxy host box and the port > box if you select that option?
This stuff is only needed if your machine is not directly connected to the net, but has access through a proxying firewall. If your Internet Explorer works correctly, and can be used to download files, then all you need to do is choose the 2nd option. If you know that you don't go through a firewall (eg you have a normal dialup or broadband connection at home) the first option should work. setup.exe doesn't dial up itself, but it may trigger automatic dialup if you're not already connected - this depends how your system is configured. If you don't know what to put in the proxy boxes, you probably shouldn't be using that option. If you are behind a firewall (eg at work) ask your sysadmin. -- Cliff -- Unsubscribe info: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple Bug reporting: http://cygwin.com/bugs.html Documentation: http://cygwin.com/docs.html FAQ: http://cygwin.com/faq/