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From: noshellswill 
Subject: Re: Ubuntu and Internet
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On Sun, 04 Mar 2007 19:50:03 +0000, Pete wrote:

> Will a fully functioning Ubuntu machine be able to connect to the Internet 
> simply by connecting the network port to the free port on my router.
> (An XP machine can do this.)
> Thanks.
> -Pete

Pete:

A semi-functional UBUNTU machine will automagically configure and
establish your internet connection as part of generic installation ! Just
drop-in the CD and get coffee + donut. Watch. 

nss
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