I had a similar problem last night while running setup MDK 7.0. I had NO
Network connection. I returned to Windows and re-configured my Network
control pnl with the correct DNS, Gateway, etc for my cable serv provider.
Then restarted windows and it was fine. As far as I know, PPP is the only
way to connect in Linux.
Also check to be sure your NIC card itself is compatible. I only started
learning 2 days ago myself... www.linux.com may help with a list of
compatible hardware along with this site>
http://members.tripod.com/~algolog/lnxchk.htm
Rich at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] DHCP...
> On Tue, 01 Feb 2000, you wrote:
> > Hey all,
> > Well after Partition Magic caused me to lose my HD a third time, I
decided
> > that I was going to partition and be done with it...so I partitioned
> > normally and installed and am running happily. BUT, I can't for the
life of
> > me get my internet connection up! Under windows I use DHCP, but
selecting
> > "use dhcp" in the network config in linux doesn't work...Can anyone
point me
> > to a good faq (no, the user guide doesn't help.) that goes over how to
set
> > up linux to work on a LAN using DHCP please? Or maybe just even tell me
the
> > steps necessary to get the internet up please?
> >
> BTW, you might want to take a gander at
> http://www.mandrakeuser.org
