look at what dns server windows is using and put it into the linux configuration...

to see the dns servers you are using in windows, do a "ipconfig /all" in a "command.com" when you are connected...

don't sweat over the dns thing, you can change that later to whatever you want by editing the file /etc/resolv.conf anyways...

I know I done that. But when I click on the TCP/IP Properties, the "Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically" is checked. Weird.

I thought Fdisk was built-in. So I dont know what you meant by Slackware does not have any partitioning options?

thought Fdisk was built-in. So I dont know what you meant by Slackware does not have any partitioning options?

dude, i already explained to you that i said the slackware INSTALLER doesn't have partitioning options...

of course slackware itself has fdisk/cfdisk, every major distro has these, but the INSTALLER expects you to do your partitioning BEFORE you run it... get it??? you can run fdisk/cfdisk from the slackware cd before you run the installer... they are there for when you need them, which you DON'T.

Yep i got it. Im just waiting for the CDs to arrive.

it would be a really good idea if you would download SLAX and use it for a while to get the slackware feeling... slax is a live cd based on slackware... it's less than 180mb... you can use it to practice your linux skills without having to touch your hard drive... i REALLY recommend you donwload it and use it in preparation for the actual slackware install... you should even be able to connect to the internet from slax:

http://slax.linux-live.org/

remember also to practice editing files with vi...

Could you fill me in on this??? On install guide I read this:

""After the root disk finishes loading, it will present you with a login prompt. Log in as root (there is no password).""

What do they mean by NO PASSWORD FOR ROOT???? I don't get it.

Could you please fill me in on this please? I want to fill out a Root password like in Mandrake.

Theres two Cds that I ordered. Which one will be the root CD?

And another thing, is that I MIGHT go along with Mandrake after all. I MIGHT. I dont know.

But, what did you mean by Slackware would be easier for me to handle? I know is that the upside for all this is the modem issue. But what did you mean by Slackware being a bit easier for me?

I have dial-up BTW. So its going to take me at lease 9 hours.

Two things I want to clear up

Install Linux Kernel
bootdisk: Use the kernel from the installation bootdisk
cdrom: Use a kernel from the Slackware CD
floppy: Install a zimage or bzimage file from a DOS floppy
skip: Skip this menu and use the default /vmlinuz

Just tell me which one to choose and thats it. I will do it it on my own from here.

it's talking about when you boot the install cd... there's no root password at that point, because you still haven't even started to install slackware... near the end of the installation, you'll be asked to assign a root password for your system...

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Theres two Cds that I ordered. Which one will be the root CD?

there is no root cd... it's root DISK... it's the software that contains the setup program and the filesystem to use during install... you don't need to worry about this, just go with the flow... the root disk you need will be loaded automatically when you hit ENTER at the boot prompt, as you need the default one...

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And another thing, is that I MIGHT go along with Mandrake after all. I MIGHT. I dont know.

that's good, but since you are staring you should give other distros a fair shot also, and then you can see which one you like the most...

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But, what did you mean by Slackware would be easier for me to handle? I know is that the upside for all this is the modem issue. But what did you mean by Slackware being a bit easier for me?

slackware isn't easy, it's SIMPLE... everything in slackware is straight-forward and in-your-face... this is unlike distros like mandrake, for example, that hide the system behind so much fluff that you never learn anything and you end-up bringing your windows psychology over to the linux side...

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I have dial-up BTW. So its going to take me at lease 9 hours.

you mean slax?? well , i think it's worth it, as you still need to study a lot, and what better way of studying than by doing?? think of those 9 hours as an investment in your linux future...

skip the menu and use the default vmlinuz...

Also, I had a PC built in Europe. Now, It does have an external modem that the guy had offered me. I do not know nothing about the modem such as name and such. But it is an external modem.

Do you think that the two Distros (Mandrake/Slackware) will be compatable with that external modem? I heard that MOST Linux distros (including Mandrake) will work with an external modem. If not, then I will not sweat it.

My question is, how would I configure on which COM port will the modem be on? And will I configure it under Windows too???

What will be the commands under Linux?

The OS is a Win2000. but I want to take these Linux CDs and install one of them on that PC. What do you think?

most external modems will work with any distro, yes... but just to be sure, look closely at the modem's case and try to find a model number or a brand or something which we can use to verify beforehand...

what was that about windows 2000?? i didn't get that part...

Its pre-installed with Win2000 right now. I cant do a model check right now unless I email the technician that built the machine. That might take me a while though.

As I remember, my friend had an external modem-like device and I said to the tech that I wanted the same modem (56K) I beleive. I dont really know. But Im prolly sure its in fact a 56K modem.

But I was concerned, how would I configure the modem in the terminal? What are the commands?

Of course, I dont know which port# it is, but for example,

If the modem COM port on Winows lets say....on COM3 then what would that external modem be on the Linux??

Give me some examples please

it's the same thing except you'd be using a different driver and a different com port...

here's something that i googled for you:

http://www.linux.org/lessons/beginne...lesson17d.html