I have two PC (both with Windows XP SP3) and an HP printer that are networked together with Ethernet cables and a 2Wire gateway. I now would like to install Debian GNU/Linux 5.0.6 on one of the computers and make it a dual-boot machine. The other PC will remain with Windows XP only.During the installation of Debian, I am asked to supply the domain name of the network. It tells me that I can make up a name but to make sure to use the same domain name on all the computers.I set up the home network (using Windows XP) a long time ago and I honestly do not recall if and what name I gave to the network. I am not much of an expert with these things, so would somebody please tell me how do I locate the name of my network in Windows XP? I obviously would like to use the same name when installing Debian.I went to Start -> My Network Places, but then I do not know where the network name would be on the screen presented...Thanks.1 person needs an answerI do too

You probably don't have a domain name since you don't really have a domain. You do have a Workgroup name, though whether Debian is going to recognize that and use it interchangably as a "domain name" I don't know.To find your workgroup name (which is probably either "Workgroup" or "MSHome") right-click My Computer and choose properties. On the "Computer Name" tab you should see the workgroup name listed. -B- http://www.officeforlawyers.com | http://www.onenote-tips.com Author: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook

Thanks, Ben! I will try and see what happens.

Any luck? :)-B- http://www.officeforlawyers.com | http://www.onenote-tips.com Author: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook

Any luck? :)-B- http://www.officeforlawyers.com | http://www.onenote-tips.com Author: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft OutlookJust finished installing Debian but it is not booting up properly... Will have to work with Debian support, so I am putting off the networking project. <sigh>