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.
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