Is the new version going to be easier to get working?

[Chuck Swiger]

NoIP (exemail) wrote:
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>         Seven computers I have tried with all three BSDs and not one of them
> managed to produce a working network connection. The only thing I achieved
> was that now I can almost visualise every screen from the installations.
> 
>         I am baffled by how anyone is able to get a bsd networked system
> working.  I guess I just have to stick with a windowsOS.

The simplest thing to try is the command: "dhclient".

If you've got a DHCP server on your network (perhaps via your ISP or via a 
broadband hub or firewall), this should get your network going.  Then follow 
the Handbook lists others have posted to make your network config permanent.

-- 
-Chuck