system-config-network won't stick

[Amy M]

This is exactly what I did (and I am using a plain vanilla Realtek 8139 
card, which never gave me any problem).  Again, I was able to make the 
change, save the config, and everything would work fine until I reboot 
the system, then it would revert back to the previous config.

jim lawrence wrote:

>click you device that you want to be active,  click the edit button in
>the new window, under the General tab   there is a little box that is
>unchecked  and says  Activate device when computer starts.   now click
>ok,   and select your other device, and follow the same steps if you
>want that one activated or deactivated.   Remember to do a File and
>then Save  because your changing the profile of the devices.
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