"Sumpter, Lloyd" wrote:
>
> > Hi, folks!
> > I have a few questions about upgrading to RedHat 6.1.
> >
> > First, the gateway/firewall:
> > 1. Can I install RedHat 6.1 without either KDE or Gnome (i.e. just with
> > X and fvwm)? The firewall normally isn't used as a workstation, so the
> > fancy user interface would just get in the way.
> > 2. I'm now using IP-Masquerading. Will this work with RedHat 6.1 "out of
> > the box", or do I have to re-complile the kernel, etc.?
> >
> > Next, the workstation:
> > 1. Can I do an "upgrade" and not loose all my files?
> > 2. I don't see gcc in the packages list - do I have to go to egcs now?
> >
> > Thanks for any help or advice!
> > Lloyd
> >
1. Yes, you can install w/o KDE or Gnome. Choose the "custom" install
and choose your packages.
2. You will have to recompile the kernel from a new install. Also, it is
no longer ipmasquerading, but ipchains. I have a copy of an article that
explains the whole thing. It even has a cut - paste section that you can
make your scripts with. Let me know if you want it.
Next, the workstation:
1. Yes... but you will have to reconfigure it again.
2. Not sure on this one... check the ftp mirrors for which packages are
listed.
Hope this helps.
--
Brian Howe
"Insanity is doing the same thing over
and over and expecting different results."
