Linux-Misc Digest #980, Volume #25 Sun, 8 Oct 00 15:13:01 EDT
Contents:
Re: Creating RPM package for install (Faheem Mitha)
ipchain firewall pb ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
binutils: ./configure: libtool problem? (Martin Herrman)
Favorite learning tool ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP (James)
Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP (James)
Re: alsa problem ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: Favorite learning tool ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: shutdown vs halt (Bill Unruh)
Re: renaming mount points (Neil Zanella)
Re: Should I jump into Linux? (Faheem Mitha)
Re: Making my own single floppy distribution: HOWTO?? (Martin Herrman)
Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP ("Kenny")
Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP (martin)
Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP ("G")
Netscape 475 locking desktop (jaalaw1)
Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP (Jim Gadbaw)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Faheem Mitha)
Subject: Re: Creating RPM package for install
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 17:12:30 -0000
On Sun, 08 Oct 2000 16:58:46 -0000, Faheem Mitha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>On Tue, 03 Oct 2000 19:10:33 GMT, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>We are trying to create an RPM package to install our software.
>>As part of our installation, we need to install another vendor's rpm
>>package. Is this possible??
>
>If you mean, the rpm needs to install some other rpm before installing
>itself, I expect this can be put as part of the %pre step. See pg 185
>of Maximum RPM.
>
>It says
>
>"The %pre script executes just before the package is to be
>installed."
However, let me just add that this is a very non-standard way of
handling it. You need to think about where the rpm package is going to
get the other rpm packages from. I doubt whether you could have the
other binary rpms included in your rpm package as a file, since the
system cannot preinstall an rpm which is not already `there'. If it is
somewhere standard (like on some ftp or http site) and you know it is
going to be there, then I suppose you could just put that in your
shell command in %pre ie
%pre
rpm -Uvh ftp://<user>:<password>@hostname:<port>/path/to/package.rpm
Otherwise I don't see a way.
The usual way of handling this is simply to say that the rpm depends
on package foo. And then the installer will have to go and fetch
package foo manually. What is wrong with that?
Faheem.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: ipchain firewall pb
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 17:27:58 GMT
I've just installed a firewall based on ipchains on linux RH 6.2.
Tried to call it manually by executing :
./firewall.sh <external Interface> <internal interface>
in the correct directory.
I just want to protect my box from intrusions from internet so I only
have to give the external interface=my IP address, right. I have a
dynamic IP address so I have to see which address has been affected to
my box before typing it to activate the firewall (quite a burden...).
The problem is that by implementing that, it displays the following
message :
Checking External Interface 212.27.44.254 .Unavailable. Aborting.
Why this message? What must I put as "external interface"? (must surely
look like a stupid question but I'm still quite newbie)
Other question : does someone over there know a script that could start
the firewall automatically?
Thanks
Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
Before you buy.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Martin Herrman)
Subject: binutils: ./configure: libtool problem?
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 19:36:59 +0200
Hi all out there!
I'm busy with the Linux From Scratch book (www.linuxfromscratch.org),
and while ./configure the binutils source, I receive this warning:
(..)
checking if libtool supports shared libraries... yes
Warning: the command libtool uses to detect shared libraries,
/usr/bin/file, produces output that libtool cannot recognize.
The result is that libtool may fail to recognize shared libraries
as such. This will affect the creation of libtool libraries that
depend on shared libraries, but programs linked with such libtool
libraries will work regardless of this problem. Nevertheless, you
may want to report the problem to your system manager and/or to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
checking whether to built shared libraries... yes
(..)
What should I do now? Just ignore the message (i'm still able to compile
the package), or is there a nice solution?
much thanks in advance!
Martin
--
Linux Gebruikers Handleiding v1.2 : http://2mypage.cjb.net
Linux RedHat 6.1 Kernel 2.2.17 Toshiba P233 MHz, 32 Mb RAM
7:30pm up 1 day, 2:11, 5 users, load average: 0.02, 0.04, 0.01
Western Civilization, that would be a good idea!
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Favorite learning tool
Date: 8 Oct 2000 17:31:25 GMT
Here's my plight. I've been using linux for the past year or so. I've
removed windows from all my computers and installed RedHat. I use tin
to read the news and vi to write my perl scripts. I'm a full convert.
And yet, I'm way behind in my basic knowledge of the OS. For instance,
only recently did I learn about such basic commands at 'top', 'ps' and 'df'.
I have a lot of scattered knowledge, but no strong basis on which to
build.
I'm a frequent vistor of such sites as linux.org, linux.com, linuxnewbie.com
and other informative sources, but I haven't yet found a comprehensive
introduction to all that Linux has to offer.
My question to you is, How did you learn to use Linux? What, in your
opinion, is the best way to build a comprehensive knowledge of the OS?
The LDP is great, but I'm looking for a read-cover-to-cover kind of
site. I'm sure many of you out there can relate. I also don't mind
reading books, but online sources are always better.
I want as many opinions as I can get. Tell us how you came to know
what you know now.
--
-Tyler
(This space is intentionally left blank.)
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From: James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To:
alt.os.linux.mandrake,comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 17:43:00 GMT
Jim, you say to set DHCP_HOSTNAME=cxxxxxxx, which is the id number your cable
setup gives you. I don't know this number, how can I find it?
Jim Gadbaw wrote:
> Jeremy Smith wrote:
>
> > Amen to that. I am in the same boat
> > "James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > > Arg, linux newbie here with some problems setting up my cable modem with
> > > dhcp. I have Mandrake 7.1. I type in "netconf" which takes me to the
> > > network configurator. In "Basic Host Info" there is a "hostname +
> > > domain" entry which is set to "localhost.localdomain".
> > > Under the "adapter1" tab is the following info:
> > > net device: eth0
> > > kernel module: 3c509
> > > irq: 10
> > > ip: my ip
> > > the dhcp radio button is selected
> > >
> > > When I close out of netconf and tell is to activate changes I get an
> > > error. Here it is:
> > >
> > > Executing /etc/rc.d/rc5.d/S10network reload:
> > > > Bringing up device eth0 Determining IP information for eth0 via
> > > dhcp...faile
> > > > [FAILED]
> > >
> > > And that's that. No internet connection. I've already read a couple of
> > > how-to's (especially cable modem, dhcp mini-howto, and the ethernet
> > > howto) and they didn't help.
> > >
> > > I have a 3com Etherlink III (3c509B)
> > >
> > > Any help is appreciated! Getting frustrated and wanting to switch back
> > > to Winblowz.
> > >
> > > James L
> > >
>
> Jeremy - Maybe it was more luck than knowledge, but this worked for me. Do as
> you did under netconfig - set your eth0 to DHCP and select boot at start up.
> Then go to /etc and add to your profile file DHCP_HOSTNAME=cxxxxxxxx - the id
> number your cable set up gives you. Add to export just DHCP_HOSTNAME to
> export it out. Then go to /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts and find ifcfg-eth0
> file and add the line DHCP_HOSTNAME=cxxxxxxx - your id number again. Reboot
> and that was all I did to have the DHCP working for me RH 7.0- on my laptop
> with pcmcia ethernet card. Hang in there -- Jim
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From: James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To:
alt.os.linux.mandrake,comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 17:48:13 GMT
Hey guys, thanks for all the help. But it is STILL not working. Now, I am
either a complete idiot or tremendously unlucky. I went into netconf and
set everything to blank except kernel module and net device.
kernel module = 3c509
net device = eth0
of course
Then I tried rebooting. During the initialization, I got to "booting up
eth0" and then it hung for a while. Then I got the error again, unable to
setup eth0 via dhcpcd..failed. But this time, the PC light on the cable
modem actually turned on and the data light was blinking.
Then when I was logged in, as root, I typed "pump -i eth0" and then the PC
light came on again, it hung for a while, then it said "operation failed"
and the light went off. I even tried typing "dhcpcd -r" and the same thing
happened. The light goes on then off. Please don't hate me for bothering
you guys but I really wish to learn Linux. But I can't when some things
don't work. BTW, the ethernet isn't the only thing working. But I'm taking
it step by step.
thanks again
James wrote:
> Arg, linux newbie here with some problems setting up my cable modem with
> dhcp. I have Mandrake 7.1. I type in "netconf" which takes me to the
> network configurator. In "Basic Host Info" there is a "hostname +
> domain" entry which is set to "localhost.localdomain".
> Under the "adapter1" tab is the following info:
> net device: eth0
> kernel module: 3c509
> irq: 10
> ip: my ip
> the dhcp radio button is selected
>
> When I close out of netconf and tell is to activate changes I get an
> error. Here it is:
>
> Executing /etc/rc.d/rc5.d/S10network reload:
> > Bringing up device eth0 Determining IP information for eth0 via
> dhcp...faile
> > [FAILED]
>
> And that's that. No internet connection. I've already read a couple of
> how-to's (especially cable modem, dhcp mini-howto, and the ethernet
> howto) and they didn't help.
>
> I have a 3com Etherlink III (3c509B)
>
> Any help is appreciated! Getting frustrated and wanting to switch back
> to Winblowz.
>
> James L
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: alsa problem
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 11:04:54 -0700
yes and have tired with amixer, aumix. nothing is working. have re-installed
linux also, but keep getting the same problem. i have tried the other drivers
as well, the (oss)cmpci and (alsa)cmipci, but both of those keep giving me
device or resource busy errors, no mater what the configuration. so i am at a
loss.
Bill Piety wrote:
> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Hello all, Could someone please help me i have been fighting with this
> > for the last week..... I have a cmi8330 card, i can get it all
> > installed, and hear the speakers come online, but when i pull up the
> > mixer i don't have a master volume. I have tried unmute on what is
> > there, but no sound. I don't know what to do. any help would be greatly
> > appreciated. Thank you in advance. KNE
> >
> Which mixer are you using - alsamixer?
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Favorite learning tool
Date: 08 Oct 2000 19:57:56 +0200
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Here's my plight. I've been using linux for the past year or so. I've
> removed windows from all my computers and installed RedHat. I use tin
> to read the news and vi to write my perl scripts. I'm a full convert.
> And yet, I'm way behind in my basic knowledge of the OS. For instance,
> only recently did I learn about such basic commands at 'top', 'ps' and 'df'.
> I have a lot of scattered knowledge, but no strong basis on which to
> build.
>
> I'm a frequent vistor of such sites as linux.org, linux.com, linuxnewbie.com
> and other informative sources, but I haven't yet found a comprehensive
> introduction to all that Linux has to offer.
>
> My question to you is, How did you learn to use Linux? What, in your
> opinion, is the best way to build a comprehensive knowledge of the OS?
> The LDP is great, but I'm looking for a read-cover-to-cover kind of
> site. I'm sure many of you out there can relate. I also don't mind
> reading books, but online sources are always better.
At the risk of taking the phrase "cover-to-cover" too literally, I
would recommend a book for the purpose. Welsh & Kaufmann: "Running
Linux" on O'Rielly has been very valuable for me. I still use it to
look all sorts of things up in all the time. I hear that there exists
books specifically minded for Red Hat users, but I haven't had a look
at any of them (I run SuSE).
HTH
Simon
--
The good Christian should beware of mathematicians, and all those who
make empty prophecies. The danger already exists that the
mathematicians have made a covenant with the devil to darken the
spirit and to confine man in the bonds of Hell. -- St. Augustin
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bill Unruh)
Crossposted-To: alt.os.linux.mandrake,alt.os.linux
Subject: Re: shutdown vs halt
Date: 8 Oct 2000 18:08:00 GMT
>> Just a quick question about the shutdown and halt commands. I used to
>think
>> that the shutdown command did a nice, clean shutdown, but that the halt
>> command did just 'halt' the system, right there on the spot, just as
man halt:
Halt notes that the system is being brought down in the
file /var/log/wtmp, and then either tells the kernel to
halt, reboot or poweroff the system. If halt or reboot is
called when the system is not in runlevel 0 or 6, shut-
down(8) will be invoked instead (with the flag -h or -r).
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From: Neil Zanella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: renaming mount points
Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2000 15:44:13 -0230
I was not quite sure of whether it would work or not but I just unmounted
my /dev/hda1, renamed /dos to /nt, and edited my /etc/fstab as you
described. Then mounting with mount -t ntfs was OK and upon reboot
my /dev/hda1 was automatically mounted on /nt as desired.
BTW I am running linux 2.2.17 which seems to work pretty well. The
write support for NTFS is still experimental so I don't have it
enabled yet as I have heared some people trashed their hard drive
that way but readonly seems to be OK.
Thanks,
Neil
> > Anyway, back to my question. I now have a /dos mount point for
> > /dev/hda1 left over from Win98. /dos seems to be the conventional
> > and preferred name for a mount point for a FAT partition. But
> > now I don't have any DOS there any more and I would like to
> > rename my mount point /nt or something like that (any suggestions?)
> > but I remember last time I renamed a mount point I created some
> > havoc somehow. So, how can I rename /dos without messing things
> > up? (BTW, everything works fine except that I don't like calling
> > an ntfs dos when it's not).
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Neil
>
> If I understand you correctly, you want to just change the name of the
> mount point? I.e., change its name from /dos to /nt?
>
> I think it suffices to umount /dos; rm /dos; touch /nt and then diddle
> your /etc/fstab to tell the truth about /ns and remove the stuff about
> /dos. When all that is done, you might do mount /nt. Since I have no
> Microsoft stuff on this machine, I cannot try it out.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Faheem Mitha)
Subject: Re: Should I jump into Linux?
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 18:19:22 -0000
On Fri, 29 Sep 2000 20:30:03 -0000, Andrew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I am looking for any advice and wisdom people have about 'an average Joe'
>installing Linux on a home machine. I'm an applied math graduate student,
>and I use my computer quite a bit. Like most folks I use the web and e-
>mail, but I also write papers using Word and use Telnet and FTP to access
>and utilize Matlab from home. I don't do any programming, except
>mathematical programming using Matlab.
There is a program called Octave which is very similar to Matlab.
>-I've read and watched all the excitement about Linux, and I'm wondering
>what advantages installing Linux would offer to someone like me?
>-I'm a TA, and I have to use a Unix spreadsheet program called Xess. My
>Microsoft spreadsheet program doesn't seem to be compatible. Is there a
>Linux equivalent that is freely availble that would be compatible to Xess?
>-Is most Linux software free? More specifically, I have to write my
>thesis using LaTex. Is there a Linux version of Tex that is free?
>
> The bottom line, is that I'm not a Windows hater or Windows lover.
>I use my computer as a tool to get information and get my work done.
>Would Linux be a good step for me to take?
>
> Thanks for any help you could give me....Andrew
Dear Andrew,
I have never willingly used Windows in my life. I consider the
interface pathetically inept, and it is terribly bad value for money
in general. Once you get used to using a decent Unix system, you will
never want to go back to Windows.
Try any of the free Unix versions available, the various Linux
distributions or the *BSDs, specially FreeBSD (www.freebsd.org). These
days Linux distributions are becoming very easy to use. They install
themselves, configure themselves, and you have to do very little. I
currently use SuSE (www.suse.com) and recommend it, though
unfortunately they seem to be becoming more greedy and
commercial-minded. Once I installed it (which was almost automatic),
it was pretty much ready to use right away. This may be a good
distribution for you, because it bunch of scientific packages ready to
install and run, like Octave, R (similar to Splus), and Scilab, and of
course Tex/Latex.
I hear Mandrake is also very user-friendly, but I've never used
it. Debian and FreeBSD are powerful and well-maintained volunteer
projects, but probably require more effort on your part. If you just
want to get running right away, use one of the big commercial Linux
distributions for preference.
Best regards, Faheem Mitha.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Martin Herrman)
Subject: Re: Making my own single floppy distribution: HOWTO??
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 20:20:15 +0200
On 8 Oct 2000 16:05:53 GMT, Dances With Crows <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> http://linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/Bootdisk-HOWTO.html
> will get you started, at least for the basic questions of "How do I make
> a bootdisk?" and "How do I create a RAMdisk image for use with a
> bootdisk?" Keep in mind that you won't necessarily have to put
> *everything* on one floppy; it's certainly possible to have one floppy
> that contains a kernel and a RAMdisk image, and another one that
> contains application software like cdrecord.
>
> The process is a bit time-consuming and involves a lot of
> experimentation, at least in my experience. If you have 2 CD-ROMs in
> this machine, you may wish to think about the Linuxcare Bootable CD,
> available at http://linuxcare.com/bootable_cd/ . It offers a lot more
> stuff and space than a single or dual floppy mini-distro can, but you do
> have to leave the CD in the drive.
THANKS MATE!!!!
I really didn't notice this howto, stupid me :-) I don't care if it is
time consuming, time enough, am not in a hurry so.. When I succeed, my
distro will be found at freshmeat one day :-)
bye!
Martin
--
Linux Gebruikers Handleiding v1.2 : http://2mypage.cjb.net
Linux RedHat 6.1 Kernel 2.2.17 Toshiba P233 MHz, 32 Mb RAM
8:10pm up 1 day, 2:51, 6 users, load average: 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
Western Civilization, that would be a good idea!
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From: "Kenny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.os.linux.mandrake,comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 18:28:26 GMT
"James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> Hey guys, thanks for all the help. But it is STILL not working. Now, I
am
[snip]
James, when I first set up both RedHat and Mandrake Linux, I had the same
problem. I have never successfully gotten the system to use DHCP on the
first go round.
The workaround I found was to let it fail on startup, then use dhcpcd to
connect. I used the command
"dhcpcd -h cc#######-a eth0" where the "cc#######-a" is the hostname the
techs gave you when they set up your machine. This command connected and
grabbed all the info it needed from the ISP.
Since this command ended up working for me, I just added to the end of the
init file so it executes after the other pertinent stuff does.
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From: martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.os.linux.mandrake,comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 18:29:35 GMT
James wrote:
> Hey guys, thanks for all the help. But it is STILL not working. Now, I am
> either a complete idiot or tremendously unlucky. I went into netconf and
> set everything to blank except kernel module and net device.
> kernel module = 3c509
> net device = eth0
> of course
> Then I tried rebooting. During the initialization, I got to "booting up
> eth0" and then it hung for a while. Then I got the error again, unable to
> setup eth0 via dhcpcd..failed. But this time, the PC light on the cable
> modem actually turned on and the data light was blinking.
>
> Then when I was logged in, as root, I typed "pump -i eth0" and then the PC
> light came on again, it hung for a while, then it said "operation failed"
> and the light went off. I even tried typing "dhcpcd -r" and the same thing
> happened. The light goes on then off. Please don't hate me for bothering
> you guys but I really wish to learn Linux. But I can't when some things
> don't work. BTW, the ethernet isn't the only thing working. But I'm taking
> it step by step.
>
> thanks again
>
> James wrote:
>
> > Arg, linux newbie here with some problems setting up my cable modem with
> > dhcp. I have Mandrake 7.1. I type in "netconf" which takes me to the
> > network configurator. In "Basic Host Info" there is a "hostname +
> > domain" entry which is set to "localhost.localdomain".
> > Under the "adapter1" tab is the following info:
> > net device: eth0
> > kernel module: 3c509
> > irq: 10
> > ip: my ip
> > the dhcp radio button is selected
> >
> > When I close out of netconf and tell is to activate changes I get an
> > error. Here it is:
> >
> > Executing /etc/rc.d/rc5.d/S10network reload:
> > > Bringing up device eth0 Determining IP information for eth0 via
> > dhcp...faile
> > > [FAILED]
> >
> > And that's that. No internet connection. I've already read a couple of
> > how-to's (especially cable modem, dhcp mini-howto, and the ethernet
> > howto) and they didn't help.
> >
> > I have a 3com Etherlink III (3c509B)
> >
> > Any help is appreciated! Getting frustrated and wanting to switch back
> > to Winblowz.
> >
> > James L
Have you tried it without dhcp? I've got my @home connection working with my
settings as follows: (I've got kernel 2.2.17-21 installed)
under adapter 1
Enabled (selected)
Config mode Manual (selected)
Net device - eth0
Kernal module - tulip (my cards chip sett)
also make sure the network selection is selected in the startup services
section of DrakConf, this seems to be easily reset wihen rpms are installed
that look to this section
MT
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From: "G" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <replace spam-me-not with graha.ms)>
Crossposted-To:
alt.os.linux.mandrake,comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 18:38:40 GMT
> > Hey guys, thanks for all the help. But it is STILL not working. Now, I
am
> > either a complete idiot or tremendously unlucky. I went into netconf
and
> > set everything to blank except kernel module and net device.
> > kernel module = 3c509
> > net device = eth0
> > of course
> > Then I tried rebooting. During the initialization, I got to "booting up
> > eth0" and then it hung for a while. Then I got the error again, unable
to
> > setup eth0 via dhcpcd..failed. But this time, the PC light on the cable
> > modem actually turned on and the data light was blinking.
> >
> > Then when I was logged in, as root, I typed "pump -i eth0" and then the
PC
> > light came on again, it hung for a while, then it said "operation
failed"
> > and the light went off. I even tried typing "dhcpcd -r" and the same
thing
> > happened. The light goes on then off. Please don't hate me for
bothering
> > you guys but I really wish to learn Linux. But I can't when some things
> > don't work. BTW, the ethernet isn't the only thing working. But I'm
taking
> > it step by step.
> >
> > thanks again
> >
> > James wrote:
> >
> > > Arg, linux newbie here with some problems setting up my cable modem
with
> > > dhcp. I have Mandrake 7.1. I type in "netconf" which takes me to the
> > > network configurator. In "Basic Host Info" there is a "hostname +
> > > domain" entry which is set to "localhost.localdomain".
> > > Under the "adapter1" tab is the following info:
> > > net device: eth0
> > > kernel module: 3c509
> > > irq: 10
> > > ip: my ip
> > > the dhcp radio button is selected
> > >
> > > When I close out of netconf and tell is to activate changes I get an
> > > error. Here it is:
> > >
> > > Executing /etc/rc.d/rc5.d/S10network reload:
> > > > Bringing up device eth0 Determining IP information for eth0 via
> > > dhcp...faile
> > > > [FAILED]
I had exactly the same prob with mandrake 7.1
what I did was just to statically assign an IP address to eth0
and then once it had booted run "dhclient eth0"
and that did the trick
G
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From: jaalaw1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Netscape 475 locking desktop
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 10:04:23 -0700
I notice Netscape 475 locks the latest gnome desktop occasionally when
it cant get a response from the internet.
No mouse or keyboard response; have to blow out X and restart. Had same
problem with prior versons of both
Netscape and gnome.
Any ideas how to revent this?
TIA
rfjones
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From: Jim Gadbaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.os.linux.mandrake,comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Cable modem, ethernet, and DHCP
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 18:52:49 GMT
James wrote:
> Jim, you say to set DHCP_HOSTNAME=cxxxxxxx, which is the id number your cable
> setup gives you. I don't know this number, how can I find it?
>
> Jim Gadbaw wrote:
>
> > Jeremy Smith wrote:
> >
> > > Amen to that. I am in the same boat
> > > "James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> > > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > > > Arg, linux newbie here with some problems setting up my cable modem with
> > > > dhcp. I have Mandrake 7.1. I type in "netconf" which takes me to the
> > > > network configurator. In "Basic Host Info" there is a "hostname +
> > > > domain" entry which is set to "localhost.localdomain".
> > > > Under the "adapter1" tab is the following info:
> > > > net device: eth0
> > > > kernel module: 3c509
> > > > irq: 10
> > > > ip: my ip
> > > > the dhcp radio button is selected
> > > >
> > > > When I close out of netconf and tell is to activate changes I get an
> > > > error. Here it is:
> > > >
> > > > Executing /etc/rc.d/rc5.d/S10network reload:
> > > > > Bringing up device eth0 Determining IP information for eth0 via
> > > > dhcp...faile
> > > > > [FAILED]
> > > >
> > > > And that's that. No internet connection. I've already read a couple of
> > > > how-to's (especially cable modem, dhcp mini-howto, and the ethernet
> > > > howto) and they didn't help.
> > > >
> > > > I have a 3com Etherlink III (3c509B)
> > > >
> > > > Any help is appreciated! Getting frustrated and wanting to switch back
> > > > to Winblowz.
> > > >
> > > > James L
> > > >
> >
> > Jeremy - Maybe it was more luck than knowledge, but this worked for me. Do as
> > you did under netconfig - set your eth0 to DHCP and select boot at start up.
> > Then go to /etc and add to your profile file DHCP_HOSTNAME=cxxxxxxxx - the id
> > number your cable set up gives you. Add to export just DHCP_HOSTNAME to
> > export it out. Then go to /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts and find ifcfg-eth0
> > file and add the line DHCP_HOSTNAME=cxxxxxxx - your id number again. Reboot
> > and that was all I did to have the DHCP working for me RH 7.0- on my laptop
> > with pcmcia ethernet card. Hang in there -- Jim
There should be a computer name they give you, like cxxxxxxx-c to identify you
machine. Did they give you a work order? See if you can find something that looks
like HST: cxxxxxxxx-c - On my @homw work order it was down at the bottom where
they list your CIP and NET: info. Just call them up at 888-262-6300 and ask for
it. Do you have an CIP number? In a terminal you could type nslookup <your
IP-address> and it should spit it out for you. Jim
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