Basic Linux Questions

[arynn]

I have two initial questions regarding Linux:

1) How do I dual boot Windows 2000 and Linux (I have Red Hat 7.2)? I currently have each on its own hard drive and can boot to either. I looked in the FAQ and it mentioned how to dual boot with the LILO boot loader. However, I have the GRUB boot loader.


2) What is the easiest way to configure the network settings to work with a DSL modem? I am not sure how to find out my DNS information. In Windows, I just checked a box to have it autodetect.

Thanks.

 

[Chatterjee]

1) grub is easier to get to dual boot with win2k... you say you can boot to both with grub, so what's the problem

2) use netcfg... type netcfg from the console and you'll see a gui intended for setting up your name servers, ethernet card info, etc.

-S

 

[Priit]

Simpliest way to get xDSL work is download PPPoE client from Roaringpenguin and install it. In windows, you get DNS information by typing "ipconfig" on command line (DOS shell).

 

[arynn]

Chatterjee - thanks for the Linux command, I'll give a shot. I have not problem booting with Grub, but I don't know how to add Windows 2000 as a boot option.

Priit - thanks for the info - I'll try it out.