Greetings, I am new to Linux.. (as you will be able to get but I am not new to networking, and computers).... I am attempting to get mandrake Linux 7.1 installed on a p-166 64m, Realtek RTL8029 NIC, and connected to a cheap-ass 10-base hub which is also connected to a cable modem and that's how I see out. I have tried to reinstall 3-5 times already and none of the times I can ping my gateway (@home's), now my wife's computer. I am plugging in the settings that I have from @home, including my ip address, gateway, and the DNS's. and I am still unable to get anywhere.... So if anyone has @home and knows how I can learn to pull my head out of my ass, I would be grateful! Thanks, Joe m.... >From the Home office of Joe M. -------------------------------- If you don't like what I have to say then you should call: 1-800-RTO-CLUE Rent to own your own clue today!