On Mon, 18 May 1998, George Lenzer wrote:
>
> I am have joined this group hoping to gain a better understanding of Linux. My
> 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
Well that's half the battle! :)
> 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.
Could also be a limitation of the actual hardware you're using.
> 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...
I'm getting a feeling of 'deja vu'. I'm pretty sure I saw an RPM (see
below) version of Elightenment.
> 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. :)
RPMs (see no. 5) will automatically install where it wants. You can do it
the hard way with makefiles and the bit, but once you learn how to use
RPMs, I think you'll be hooked.
> 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?
Read..read..read. Look for the IP/Masquerading HOWTO from www.linux.org
> 5. How do I add packages that I left out during the initial installation?
> Package Manager in X? For instance NFS or Samba.
Read the RPM HOWTO...
> 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.
There's a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for this. Just type 'netcfg&' on
the command line.
> 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.
Linux will never 'find it'. PnP cards can be made to work, for the most
part, with Linux, but the easy days of Windows (Plug and Pray) are over
with RedHat. If the NIC works as a 3COM, then leave it unless you think
you'll get a performance boost.
Phew! That was long...I need a nap now :)
Marco
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