Hi again!
First, thanks, Shah, for answering so promptly!
I forgot to mention the following:
1) I downloaded Knoppix free of charge, burned it on CD then booted it from it. So far so good...
2) I'm no computer genius...
3) My OS in everyday life is (don't laugh!) Windows XP SP2...
Aside from the fact that I can't access the web under Linux/Knoppix, I love the penguin just fine, and I would really like to solve this problem.
I'm going to try and adjust the stuff you told me about...
Don't be surprised to hear from again...
Cordially
HT