Manual updates
As a newb to FreeBSD I find that the manual/handbook is not great in detail, (understatement), and I seem to be relying on this questions list for a lot of help. In my opinion it relies on far too high a plateau of knowledge by it's readers to be of initial use. Am I really that thick or does anyone else feel this way? Do the email list respondents find themselves answering the same questions over and over? Is there some way I can help to upgrade the manual entries with the detail I find necessary to get things working and understand how they work, thereby hopefully benefiting following newbs? Is there a FreeBSD for dummies? Thanks Andy (very frustrated) ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Custom scripts files locations?
Where should I put any scripts I write or use for the use of all system users please? For example in the FreeBSD Manual in section 9.4.3.2 there's a script for Network Printing; where should this reside please? Thanks Andy ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Network Printing recommendations please
I've just built my 6v2 box and all is going well so far. I've read the manual and understand LPD and directly attached printers. The manual however is pretty minimal when it comes to network-based printers, (netprint), and only mentions LPRng and CUPS on a single page briefly. I understand this; it's probably because they're not direct FreeBSD products but this doesn't help a newb-to-FreeBSD like me. I only want to build the foundation system once, so, any recommendations please on what to install/configure? (Hope this doesn't start a bikeshed). It's a single user system, for my own education (and enjoyment?) so it'll almost certainly never print any graphics or host complicated databases, etc. It's only got 512Mb RAM and a 10Gb HD so I don't have a huge resource available. The printers I have are a bullet-proof classic/HPLJ4 with internal JetDirect card, and a new HPDeskjet 6980 (colour inkjet). Unless someone can come up with a good reason to use X-Windows I don't know if I want to install it so that counts out LPRng? Apologies if this is the wrong forum or invalid posting, please advise. Many thanks Andy. (newbness embodied) ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Network Printing recommendations please
I've just built my 6v2 box and all is going well so far. I've read the manual and understand LPD and directly attached printers. The manual however is pretty minimal when it comes to network-based printers, (netprint), and only mentions LPRng and CUPS on a single page briefly. I understand this; it's probably because they're not direct FreeBSD products but this doesn't help a newb-to-FreeBSD like me. I only want to build the foundation system once, so, any recommendations please on what to install/configure? (Hope this doesn't start a bikeshed). It's a single user system, for my own education (and enjoyment?) so it'll almost certainly never print any graphics or host complicated databases, etc. It's only got 512Mb RAM and a 10Gb HD so I don't have a huge resource available. The printers I have are a bullet-proof classic/HPLJ4 with internal JetDirect card, and a new HPDeskjet 6980 (colour inkjet). Unless someone can come up with a good reason to use X-Windows I don't know if I want to install it so that counts out LPRng? Apologies if this is the wrong forum or invalid posting, please advise. Many thanks Andy. (newbness embodied) ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Error message: inetd[667]: ssh/tcp: bind: Address already in use
Hi All, Can anyone please help me with this error message which pops up at regular intervals on the console and in the log? It's been happening since I built the box a few days ago and extensive Googling and BSD list searches haven't resulted in any clues. Unfortunately I'm a FreeBSD newb but I'm not a technology newb. So far I have: 1) Downloaded and burned the 6v2 CD's 2) Used them to build the box. 3) Set up a few Host Table entries 4) Put the box on my LAN. 5) Created my user account with root priviliges 6) Turned on SSH. 7) Allowed remote root log in over SSH. (I know bad security practice). Next I want to: 1) Sort/understand the above error message 2) Set up two network HP printers (any recommendations) 3) Get CVS configured and working. (I'm surprised I can't find a recommended basic build anywhere.) Thanks Andy ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Install question FreeBSD 4.8r13
I've had the above picked for me because it's going on a very limited hardware resource. (1Gb HD, 16Mb RAM). I've created the two boot floppies and booted the server fine. I ran the install and it copied in the /bin fine but skipped the /crypto and another one. (I only the minimal install). How do I now install the /crypt and other one please? Can mount floppy well. Any help appreciated. Andy ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
