In order to install Knoppix I had to "Knoppix nodhcp" because if I didn't the entire thing would freeze up on me.

Now, with Knoppix 3.8 sucessfully installed, anytime I try to configure my network card the entire thing freezes on me. I don't think it's the NIC because I'm running an onboard connection. Even If try to set up a static IP it freezes on me. Any Ideas?