On Tue, 2004-09-07 at 04:31, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hello All
>
> I am a beginner in Linux using Debian. I have installed Debian in my
> old computer i386 machine (Configuration given below)
> I would like to know if there is a way I can have this macine to
> identlify the network and the ip address. I have DSL Internet
> connection - I have a DSL Modem and a 4 port Linksys Router. I have 2
> computer connecting to this Router - One running Windows XP and the
> other Debian. I have these following questions
>
> 1. How to have it identify the Network connection?
You don't mention how you physically connect to the router; is it a
network card? or USB? You need to have the appropriate module loaded
into the kernel when you boot.
> 2. Can I have it work as a firewall and a router - the DSL Modem
> connecting directly to the server.?
Yes. A nice firewall to run is Shorewall (Debian package available).
Using the computer as a router requires the computer to have two network
interfaces. You would need to add a network card which would be
connected to your home LAN. I don't how the DSL modem connects and
whether that can connect directly or whether it would be easier to
connect to the computer through the router.
> 3. How to set the Time and Date?
For example to 23:47 on September 6th 2004
As root:
date 090623472004
Then install the ntpdate and ntp-simple packages to keep the time and
date accurate by asking Internet servers.
> 4 I have a mouse which connects to the USB Port - but its also not
> being identified by the X Window.
>
> What commands I need to execute? Need some help.
Set it up in /etc/X11/XF86Config-4. It needs to contain a section
looking something like this:
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "CorePointer"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice
Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2"
Option "Emulate3Buttons" "true"
Option "ZAxisMapping" "4 5"
EndSection
and that section needs to be tied into the ServerLayout section.
> Thanks & Regards,
>
> AARON ROY
>
> ORIGINAL Configuration:
>
> Intel® Celeron™ 366MHz (w/128KB Cache) PPGA CPU
> 32MB SyncDRAM (up to 256 MB)
> 2 USB Ports (1 is on Front)
> 1 Serial / 1 Parallel / 3 Expansion Slot
> Audio In & Out / Game Port on Front
> Internet Ready
> Microsoft Works
> ATI Rage Pro Turbo 2X AGP with 4MB SGRAM
> Crystal CS4280 3D PCI Audio
> 40x Max. CD-ROM Drive
> 4.3GB HDD (Ultra DMA EIDE) [ADDED 30 GB NEW HDD]
> 3.5" 1.44MB FDD
> 56K* ITU V.90 PCI Fax/Modem
> PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
> Stereo Speakers
> Thanks & Regards,
>
>
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