----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Wooledge" <[email protected]>
To: <devl at freenetproject.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 6:36 AM
Subject: Re: [freenet-dev] Windows Installer
SiliconZealot (siliconzealot at attbi.com) wrote:

>> Maybe explain where to find what
>> their IP is?  How about suggesting they click here:
>> http://www.whatismyip.com/

>That will detect their ISP's transparent web proxy.  They need to
>run "WINIPCFG" (at least in the DOS-based Windows releases; I don't
>know NT).

For NT it is CMD then IPCONFIG

I was thinking along the lines of people with cablemodems with build-in NAT
or people like me with a router between thier cablemodem and computer.  But
then we would need to remind them to forward the appropriate ports (assuming
they can figure that out).  Oh god, tech support for the clueless masses
here we go...

How about a window that pops up when they forget to change their IP address
from localhost.  Have that window provide a FAQ about setting up a permanent
node, finding their IP and forwarding the appropriate ports???  Remember we
want people to join and STAY on the network, right?   =)

Oskar, Matt-  please don't shoot this down needlessly.  =)


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