Network Help
 

I'm trying to get slackware online. I have comcast but I have a few questions.

What is a hostname?
What is a dhcp?
and what is a domain name?

Sorry for sounding dumb :(

hi,
Hostname : A hostname is a one through which a computer is being identified. U can say that its the name of ur computer.
DHCP : DHCP is known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This is actually used to assign IP adrresses to the computers
dynamically. U can find the whole documentation on redhat site.
Domain Name : U will find the detail information here http://www.webfoot.com/advice/email.domain.html?Email
If any queries feel free to ask.
Bye

Once you have your nic up and working run the command netconfig as root in a terminal window. Fill in the blanks. Make something up for host and domain name. Chose to use dhcp. Then run dhcpcd -r

If you're still stuck...ask away:)