Check /etc/resolv.conf

This file is supposed to be populated with stuff like:
SEARCH
NAMESERVER

The nameservers are critical to Internet domain
resolution.  You can have all equipment recognized and
every driver in place, but if you have no *reference*
point to lookup www.tldp.org then you won't be able to
resolve the domain to the IP and get web content back.

As far as physical connections, you got a USR external
modem right?  /dev/ttyS*  This connection in linux
should allow you to configure the port, but you also
must make sure that the modem is properly connected to
the serial port.  Also you might try purchasing a new
serial cable (since that is something you would keep
and if its the problem would be a cheap fix).  OTHO if
your connection problems are surrounding the Ethernet
card and its properly recognized and addressed via
DHCP, then the /etc/resolv.conf file should fix your
ills.

Good luck.  
Peace be the journey,
jontheisguy

PS.  FWIW, in the future when you post about possible
meeting/help onsite, you may wish to mention a general
geography if not city/state.



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