You can try a differetn dhcp client.. I do belive there is the older one
which is dhcp-client..  and then the new one which is dhcpcd.  Running The
latest Mandrake I have never had any issues with dhcpcd.


On Thu, 25 Oct 2001, tim cutler wrote:

> Like most linux users on Cox@home, I have a static IP address. Now,
> Cox@home has sent me email and tells me that they have "identified" my
> computer as having a static address and not using DHCP protocol. They
> are now insisting on my computer to adopt the DHCP protocol.
>
> I never managed to get DHCP protocol to work on my linux and wound up
> using a static IP address (as was recommended here, thanks) to good effect.
>
> I've tried the linux netcfg GUI, selecting "DHCP" for the protocol. As
> soon as I do that, I'm off the network.
>
> So, my trial and error begins again. I'm looking for any breadcrumb
> clues to speed this unpleasant process up. I prefer NOT to use the f!@**
> netcfg GUI (I hate that GUI; unless it works EVERY time it should always
> tell you what files it's "fixing"). I would rather get pointed to any
> /etc/ files that matter.
>
> I have RedHat 7.1.  I don't get why this is so hard for linux.
>
> 	tc
>
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