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Can't connect to the internet



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> don't know much about suse, but I think you're using 
> the wrong program.  I think you need dhcpcd or pump, 
> both of which handle dhcp connections and dynamic IPs
> (dhcp: _Dynamic_ Host Control Protocol).
 
Actually, for DSL connections, you need to use the PPPoe protocol for
transport.  Dynamic IP allocation should work over this though.

PPPoe - Point to Point Protocol Over Ethernet

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Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers.

Cole Tuininga
Network Admin
Code Energy, Inc
colet at code-energy.com
(603) 766-2208
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