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<DIV><FONT size=2>Yes, I tried to plug in the cable into the Linux box.
Initially when I plugged it in, I couldn't bring up the GNOME GUI after I
booted, not even to sign in. When I would unplug it, I could sign on using
the GUI. Strange you say? Well, that's a close echo unless you
include a bunch of profanity I was using.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>After re-installing Linux the second time, I choose to use KDE
as the primary GUI. Interesting is that I can now sign in using the GUI,
even if I have it plugged into my eth0. Strange you say? Well, then
again we're singing from the same hymnal.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Now, I'm not implying that the install of RH linux was
difficult, because it was surprisingly very starightforward for a user
who NEVER even saw Linux. However, plugging in a cable modem has turned
this into a rather unpleasant experience.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>BTW, I WILL NOT be keeping my linux box connected to RR as a
server. I just need to download some files for it, then unplug it and
configure it as an Oracle DB server.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Why this has to take three days to connect a cable modem
is, how should I say it without offending other list members....um,
bulls*%#!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Yet, I'm trying to stay positive and a believer in Linux so as
to promote it while shouting about its usefulness from the rooftops of
corporate America as an Oracle DBA.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I hope that with the brainpower of this list, a solution to
connect the tiny little cable thingie to my super big computer boxie will happen
soon.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>TIA,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Mark</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>