> now i just need to specify my isp's dns's (207.76.102.251/252). (i > forget where that's specified. locate *dns* gave me cold leads.) > where do i set that? /etc/resolv.conf are you using a laptop or a desktop? i am assuming the latter, so please do a man interfaces to find out how to permanently configure your machine. martin [greetings from the heart of the sun]# echo madduck@!#:1:s@\@@@.net -- may the bluebird of happiness twiddle your bits.