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Jerry H Chambers wrote:
>
> I still need to edit LILO though to give the option for 
> the DOS partition.

You may find it easier to boot the system in DOS and launch
Linux (when required) by executing loadlin.exe.

> How do I find what packages are already there?  A word 
> processor "UP" is supposed to be but can't find it.

That's wp, not UP.  Simply execute the following:
--
wp
--

I warn you, it's very primitive.  If you want a real word
processor, I suggest you try AbiWord.  The package can be
downloaded from the BL3 add-ons.

> Does LINUX have a path statement?

echo $PATH

> I know the file colors denote the type but can't find a 
> list to show what type vs color.

I've never seen a list, but it shouldn't be too hard to make one.

> I seem to connect to the Internet but every site I try fails 
> so maybe not.

How exactly is it failing?  Try accessing them by number rather 
than by URL.  For example, Slashdot is http://66.35.250.150
Does that work?

How exactly are you connecting?  Dial-up modem?  Router?

When you are connected, do you see the default route when you do:
-----
route
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Cheers,
Steven