After adding a network card (NIC or Network Interface Card) to an OpenSuSE system, and configuring the device with YaST, I could not get it to activate.  After a reboot it also didn’t show up as an active interface.

Now that I have explained virtualization, the question remains of why would anyone use it?

Everywhere you turn, IT professionals are talking about virtualization as the next big wave in technology. People banter around the terms Virtualization, Virtual PC, VMware, and others. But while IT people debate virtualizing computers, many people don't understand the concept, or why it's even needed.

Well, I have finally bout a new laptop to replace my aging desktop PC. Why a laptop? I frequently support friends and family, so I wanted a system that I could take with me so I had all my tools handy.

I bought (from Costco) a HP DV6253CL (6200 series) laptop.
It has the following configuration:

Computer System

Computer History
Timothy J. Bruce

PC001

Style: Generic PC/XT
Island Micro, Inc (Seattle, WA)
NEC V20
20 Mb Hard drive
640Kb RAM
CGA Video Card
Color Composite Monitor (Upgraded to EGA about 1988)
1200 Baud Modem (Upgraded to 2400 Baud)
MS DOS 3.0
Purchased: August 1986
Disposed: 1991? (Sold)

PC002

Style: ??
TI 99/4A
Data Cassette