You don't need to su to root to view ifconfig data. /sbin/ifconfig as normal
user to view the data.
Least time spent as root the better.
Just my cents worth!
On Wednesday 22 August 2001 23:01, Matt Greer wrote:
> --- Glenn Holden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > My NIC tests ok with it's software. How can I be
> > sure the correct drivers,
> > etc. are configured? How do I test it?
>
> as root, type "ifconfig" from a console. Your nic
> should pop up with an ip address.
>
> Then i'd ping the loopback address ("ping 127.0.0.1")
> and your nic's ip address for good measure.
>
> If you pass all three tests you should be good to go.
>
> Matt
>
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