WhiteHawk

Hi, i'm a newbie. I have installed linux Mandrake 9.2 Downaload Version on my Acer Aspire 1203X (i have also WinXPpro). My problem is: When i start linux, he start all, but after he have start the eth0, he start the PCMCIA but he make nothing, for 30, 40, 50 minutes. Therefore i can not use linux. What can i make? (I'm not english, i'm italian, i speak little the english, but i unterstand well. Sorry) Thanks

I have found a os. Slackware 9.1 works fine with a Acer Aspire 1200. Use this.

My computer is 1203X. I have a internal Lucen WinModem, he's a soft modem? I think yes. But I use not the modem for internet, i use the Lan (linux start the eth0, he work). The modem i can shut down. I can make this in the BIOS? I have not find this option. I must upgrade the BIOS? I have a PhoenixBIOS setup Utilis v1.60 Thank for the help.