"Bump" is probably counter-productive when your post has no answers -- you will be removing it from the "0 Reply Threads" list.
"Bump" is annoying otherwise.
"Bump" may against the rules here, I don't know, but it might be.
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On a happier note, I don't see you doing any of the dumb newcomer things that provoke flames.
In fact, you deserve compliments on many aspects of your Q.
- Good English -- easy to read, easy to understand, respectful of our time.
- Reasonable balance between brevity & relevant detail.
- An account of your attempts to help yourself
* Shows you are trying.
* Tells us what not to suggest.
- Good background info on your system & distro (& why)
- Clear exposition of what you want
- Good sense not to ask all your Q's at once
Keep it up, & good luck getting your answers.
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Now, let me try to help.
Do you still have access to that "very simple walkthrough that I used while I installed SuSE a year ago"?
Might it help now?
Might it be a good framework to develop very specific Q's for this time?
If it's available on the 'net, might it give us an idea of the level of advice you are seeking?