Hello everyone,
I am have joined this group hoping to gain a better understanding of Linux. My
experience with Linux is very limited and I have "learned" everything I know
mostly on my own. Here at work, everything is Windows NT, but I am hoping to
put a few Linux boxes on the network in the near future.
Here is what I do know:
1. Installing Redhat Linux
2. Some experience with X Windows, however, I still can't get the resolutions I
want! (More on that later)
3. Connecting to my ISP using PPP
Here is what I need to learn:
1. How do I get X Windows to change resolutions? I have toyed with the
'XF86config' file with some degree of success, but I still can't get
640x480x24bits
or 800x600x16bits. The XF86configurator doesn't seem to help out either. I
can only do 640x480x8bit or 800x600x8bit.
2. I am interested in using the "Enlightenment" window manager... But, I still
haven't gotten the hang of using makefiles. Has anyone else had experience
with Enlightenment? Which leads me to another question...
3. If I download a Linux executable, does it have to be stored in one of the
'bin' directories to actually execute or can I use CHMOD to allow it to execute
elsewhere? (I'm kind of a "neat freak" and I like to put all of my
applications into corresponding directories. i.e.. bin/Graphics/GIMP) If this
isn't the way Linux works, I can change my way of thinking. :)
4. How would I set up a Linux box as an IP router for connecting my home
network to the Internet via one POTS connection? Any suggestions?
5. How do I add packages that I left out during the initial installation?
Package Manager in X? For instance NFS or Samba.
6. Where would I change my IP address. (I accidentally assigned an address
that was in use by another machine.) Can this be done without a re-install? I
mucked around in /etc/sysconfig/network but I don't think that was the only
place I needed to make changes.
7. Is it possible to use PnP network cards with Linux? I have a D-Link DE-220
card that claims to be NE2000 compatible, but Linux couldn't find it. I turned
off PnP using the DOS setup util and manually assigned IRQ9 and I/O 240. I
eventually wound up getting a 3com 509 card. I would still like to use the
other card though.
8. Is there a WINE95 emulator being developed? This is just off the top of my
head..; )
Any suggestions to the above questions would be appreciated. I am eager to
learn as much as I can about Linux. Also, let me know if this was an
inappropriate list to post this to.
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