Cox now insists on DHCP protocol

[tim cutler]

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