> >
> > Welcome Margot
> > Two suggestions. First does this machine have an Ethernet interface? If
>
> yes,
>
> > and you do not need it for a local network then disable it either in the
>
> BIOS
>
> > settings, or by simply setting it to not start on boot in the Mandrake
> > Network configuration.
>
> I have no idea if there is an ethernet interface. Where do I look to check
> this? If I find one, HOW do I disable it or set it not to start?


Do not worry. Just do the DNS setting bit

>
> > Second. Did you put your ISPs DNS server IP address into your dial
> > configuration? I looked them up on the Eurobell site for you. They are
> > 212.24.65.65   and 212.24.65.199
>
> All they told me was "server assigned"!

Sure. But put the numbers in anyway. Just run through the wizard in 
MandrakeControl Centre>Networking>Network Connection, and you will see where 
to add them.

derek




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