[Adam123]

Howdy

I dont have a linux YET, but im quite interested in getting one. All i was wondering was if Linux has the same power as windows to detect a LAN connection. So ill just be able to have the network cable into the back of my computer,and Linux will do the rest.

Thanks.

[macdude425]

Linux is pretty good about recognizing wired LANs on install and automatically setting them up. It's not so easy with WLAN and Dial-up connections, though.

[horndude]

its good at supporting and detecting NIC's, but its lousy at autodetecting LAN types and then autoconfiguring that.......not that it matters, its quite easy to set up a LAN with linux anyway

[straightv6]

Just give it a try, that's the only way you will find out. There's a bunch of people that will try and help if it doesn't work out.