i recently upgraded my kernel from 2.2.20 to 2.4.18 using a kernel image via dselect. Unfortunately when I boot the new kernel i cannot establish an internet connection. Am I correct in assuming that i need to to check: a) eth0 is properly configured b) dhcpclient obtained an IP inorder to troubleshoot this problem. i thought the new kernel would run all my old services and leave my system configuration untouched. what's happening? neal.