Eli Aran wrote:

> my windows os is configured to use VPN in the cable modem internet
> connection
> i remember that when i tried to configure internet access with Red Hat i
> had to MANUALLYtype the ISP server IP address.
> the fact that i did not succeede in conecting drove me to try the
> recommended Knoppix system.
> how could Knoppix guess the IP address alone?
> i would like some simplified explannation on where and how this is done.
> for now i get unable to access (whichever web site address i mark)
> and sometimes "no access to port 80" (or was it "port 80 is not configured
> correctly"?)
> it is difficult to shutdown windows and load Knoppix for each individual
> configuration.
> i am mearly asking for help on a beginner's level.
> be gentle with me...
> thank you

I agree with what mjt said, Eli. Try MEPIS and, if you're still having
trouble with VPN, try here again.

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