> Well, I figure I'm not the only one would want to know this.  Being a
> newbie who has not networked with linux, what steps are necessary to get on
> ResNet?  Do we need to find out an IP address or netmask etc?  I have

Do you have your ethernet card working?  If so, you can just
do "dhclient eth0" or "dhcpcd eth0".  Either program should work and
contact the DHCP server on ResNet and get your IP address. It
also automatically configures your routes, nameservers, etc.  

Here is a nice doc on the SIGLinux page:

http://locutus.csres.utexas.edu/siglinux/dorm.html

HTH,
Dave

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