Activate your network
This one bugged the C*** out of me. I had the same problem you did. I went through all the linux commands and the network configurator etc. It turned out to be alot simpler than that.
First make sure you are using "Shared networking" in Parallels.
Next, look down on the lower right hand corner and look for the network adapter. It is disabled by default. Right click it or double click it to "activate it". It's been awhile. It's similar to what you would do in Windows.
I know it sounds too simple but it was. Unfortunately, I went back to Gnome Ubuntu and deleted my VM. Otherwise I would show you a screen shot.
Last edited: Oct 11, 2007