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Introduction linuxconf is Red Hat’s “all-in-one” configuration tool. It was written using the GTK libraries(the same as Gnome). In my personal use of linuxconf, I find it to be unreliable. For instance, even after saving and applying the changes, the changes do not show up when you view the configuration  [ Read More ]

Introduction The SuSE distribution comes with a nice “all-in-one” configuration tool that uses the ncurses libraries to create the GUI. The ncurses libaries creates a graphical interface that can be viewed in a terminal or console without X Windows. In other words, you can use YaST even if you telnet  [ Read More ]

Introduction The utility squid is an internet proxy server that can be used within a network to distribute an internet connection to all the computers within the network. One central computer is connected to the internet through any means such as dial-up, cable modem, ISDN, DSL, or T1, runs squid,  [ Read More ]

Introduction Each Linux distribution has its own tool or utility for configuring an ethernet card and network settings. However, learning how to do this using only an xterm session will allow you to configure the network on almost any Linux box. Network Configuration for a Static IP Address Using the  [ Read More ]

Introduction Red Hat has two graphical programs for configuring your network, netcfg and linuxconf. I find netcfg to be very easy to use and less prone to errors than linuxconf. However, netcfg will not help you load the module for your ethernet card. You can easily load it through the  [ Read More ]

Introduction Samba can be used to allow connectivity between Linux and Windows(95,98,NT,2000). Samba can be used to share printers, share directories, connect to an NT domain, and many other useful features. However, this tutorial explains the steps involved in basic configuring Samba for file and print sharing. For more complex  [ Read More ]

Introduction Linux has the ability to share a printer to all the computers on the network. This tutorial covers configuring the print server machine for this. To configure the printer settings on the client Linux machines see Configuring a Remote Printer Using Red Hat’s PrintTool. To share a Linux printer  [ Read More ]

Introduction Red Hat’s netcfg program can also be used to configure dial-up networking for a modem. It can be a little tricky because it assumes your modem works in Linux and you have found the proper COM port for your modem. Other than that, it is easy to configure. Once  [ Read More ]

by Tammy Fox Introduction I recently subscribed to RoadRunner Cable Internet Service despite the lack of security because it is the only high-speed internet connection offered in my area. The following instructions refer to its installation. I would think other cable internet services have similar setups. Configuring the Network Card  [ Read More ]

by Tammy Fox Introduction The utility ipchains can be used within a network to distribute an internet connection to all the computers within the network. One central computer is connected to the internet through any means such as dial-up, cable modem, ISDN, DSL, or T1, runs the ipchains utility, and  [ Read More ]