Thank you for answering Harry Kuhman.

well, my ip begins with 10.***.***.** so im guessing its using a router? and yes im running knoppix 4.0.2 from the CD, i havent tried to install it since i dont want to mess up anything on this hard drive until im sure the internet works. and also yes whenever i put a website url in konquror and it doesnt open it..

im really lost here about the internet.. have you got any more information?

Thank you again.