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I would like ot try using Mandrake 9.1 and need to know if it is possible to log on to the network, which is a Win2K Active Directory network.

In other words I want to use the user name and password to log on to the machine without needing to create them on the Linux box, same as is done with the Windows.

I have started experimenting with Linux as a desktop at the office. One thing I need is to connect to a mainframe in the USA. To do this I need a 3270terminal emulator.

Any suggestions? :unsure:

Thanks for the information!

I would like to install Mandrake on one of my Office desktops. The only obtstacle is that I need to run an old application that uses DOS. Any suggestions how I can do this? Will it also work for my Windows applications?

Thanks for the information!

:( Does anyone know if there is specific documentation for the Advanced Extranet Server. If yes were do I find it?

Also, is mod_frontpage installed automatically with the Advanced Extranet Server?

Hi, I'm no expert but your problem sounds very similar to what I had and I would like to tell you what I did to solve it. However first, there is a major difference between my setup and your setup. I have only Linux on my system whilst you seem to have Windows and Linux. Here'sthe chronology of events for me.

1. First make sure you installed Mandrake with the BIOS setting for plug and play devices to Off. When I installed Mandrake the first time I overlooked this and after a long time playing with the settings I realised and thought this might be a problem. So I did a fresh install of the full Mandrake system again with the proper BIOS setting.

2. The second mistake I made when I installed Mandrake for the first time is that I chose to setup the network after the installation was completed using the same Wizard you are trying to use. With my second installation I had 1) the correct BIOS settings and 2) set up the network and adsl connection using the Wizard in the installation program. Not the Wizard in the Mandrake Control Panel. And after this I managed to connect to the internet.

3. After my second installation, I don't remember exactly how or why it happended, but I needed to run the Network Wizard again from the Mandrake Control Center, and after that, no more Internet and adsl again. So after a long time playing with all sorts of settings I decided to reinstall the Mandrake again using exactly the same procedures as in points 1 and 2. And till now after more than one week I have a stable internet connection. However I did not use that Network Wizard again in the Mandrake Control Center. I think there must be a bug in it and when I have time I will send MDK a report about my experience.

4. What's good to know is that I have exactly the same modem as you, however my ISP settings are different. For example I need to put an IP address in my Network card and also I have to put a DNS server address. Do not fill in a gateway address. Leave it blank (thats what I suspect anyway) since you are only connecting one PC and not a network. Also my ISP uses PPTP. I looked at the settings that are on your ISPs website and I did not notice any reference to this. I mean do you use PPTP or some other method? You really will need there help with this.

Good Luck and hope this helps you. :shock:

Thanks for your help.

I'm new to Linux and Mandrake. I currently know that it is possible to synchronise my data between Palm and KDE applications. However I am considering purchasing a Fujitsu Siemens Pocket Loox PDA. This is running MS Pocket PC 2002 software. Does anyone know if I could find something that would enable me to synchronise between this device - MS Outlook (at the Office) and KDE (at home)?

I don't simply purchase a Palm PDA again because there is no local distributor. :?:

Thanks for your help guys. I'm new to MDK and Linux so I'm still finding out new things everyday. :lol:

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