the plan is to network computer, but presently its a stand alone. connected to cable modem presently. i have been using Ubuntu desktop for 2+ years, now i'm trying to move up to server. i have a limited knowledge of commands, now trying to increase that, and trying to find out which commands to study up on. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Holland" <[email protected]> To: "lugod's technical discussion forum" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [vox-tech] home server
> Bruce, > > It's really hard to know precisely how to advise you without a bit > more context. Is this your only computer, or is it on a network with > other computers? In any case, when you're running Vista, how does the > computer get its IP address? Is this computer connected directly to > your internet service (e.g., DSL modem or cable modem), or is there a > hardware router in between your computer and your ISP? > > Also, from your first message, you seem to be trying to install the > server distribution. For a new user, the desktop distribution makes > for a much friendlier introduction to GNU/Linux. The installer is > easier to use, you get to see what the graphical environment is like > before you install, and IIRC, it will set up your network connection > as a DHCP client by default. The server distribution is aimed more at > experienced users who want to set up a minimal system, and know how to > do all of the necessary configuration by hand. > > Give us more context, and we can help, or, as Bill suggests, go to an > installfest and get help in person. > > Matt > > On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 10:30 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> Correct, bad media. Evidently I have OS on disk but that’s all. >> Downloaded >> 10.04 again, disk seems good. Everything went fine until I tried to >> install >> software, should have not tried to install all of it at once. Gave me >> error >> other thing need to be set up before installing this software. Crashed >> system, reinstalled Vista. Now I have lots of notes on how to install, >> thanks. Still have dual boot problem. Anyone know how? I thought I needed >> to >> set up dhcp for Ubuntu to work, will set up static IP instead. I noticed >> 10.04 downloaded USB support, that may solve problem with keyboard and >> mouse >> not working. I don’t like to send my name in emails, but my name is >> Bruce. >> Thanks again for all your help. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> vox-tech mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.lugod.org/mailman/listinfo/vox-tech >> >> > _______________________________________________ > vox-tech mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.lugod.org/mailman/listinfo/vox-tech > _______________________________________________ vox-tech mailing list [email protected] http://lists.lugod.org/mailman/listinfo/vox-tech
