New to Linux, need HELP setting up SLED 10 distro

[DenTP4rm]

Okay, I'm new to Linux, been messing around with it for about two weeks now and about ready to give up. Here's the deal:

I downloaded and installed the SLED 10 SP1 distro to install on my T60p. I followed the instructions here:
http://www.softwareinreview.com/cms/content/view/54/

I did pretty much everything recommended there on the installation, except that I didn't have a dedicated internet connection so I had to skip the setup for the online update service. I finished the setup and I can get into KDE Linux now but I'm having a hard time with the following:

1. Setting up an internet connection via my DSL account. I got it set up once, was able to access the Internet once but can't seem to reconnect. I can't find where I need to be to run the script or program that connects me to my DSL line.

2. Can't change the screen resolution from XGA to UXGA. Using YaST I got into the hardware section and configured the monitor as LCD, IBM LCD, IBM TFT, etc., reset the resolution to UXGA. I tried just about every alternative I could think of but every time I go back to the desktop and try to configure the Display the only option it shows is XGA.

3. Since I can't get the Internet connection set up I also can't download whatever updates I may need. Do I have to go back and reinstall all over again with a dedicated Internet connection just to take care of the online update service?

I'm eager to give Linux a chance, but, if I can't get past basic screen resolution changes and Internet connection setup I don't think it's for me. I know nothing about programming but have custom built my own desktops for years and am comfortable messing with most configuration settings in XP. If somebody can give me some help I would appreciate it.
thanks,
DenTP4rm

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1. Setting up an internet connection via my DSL account. I got it set up once, was able to access the Internet once but can't seem to reconnect. I can't find where I need to be to run the script or program that connects me to my DSL line.

Are you using DHCP? If so, open a terminal and try

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sudo dhclient eth0

2. Can't change the screen resolution from XGA to UXGA. Using YaST I got into the hardware section and configured the monitor as LCD, IBM LCD, IBM TFT, etc., reset the resolution to UXGA. I tried just about every alternative I could think of but every time I go back to the desktop and try to configure the Display the only option it shows is XGA.

You'll likely need to edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

A wiki or howto site like ThinkWiki.org should have correct parameters for your laptop.

Good luck.