RE: [SLUG] linux gateway
Hi Shaun, If you can spare an old computer with an ethernet card (or two).. I recommend using smoothwall, ( http://www.smoothwall.org/ ) which is a free linux based firewall that has the option of being a DHCP server (makes it real easy to get the other computers on the net). Although I use this box for Cable internet- I have noticed that there is dial-up support as well. The wonderful thing about smoothwall is that your partner can get it to dial up to the internet through her browser or have it set to dial on demand.. You can access the smoothwall on port 81 at it's IP through any webbrowser on the local network which provides both a GUI and a shell, and it also has ssh if you want to just use the terminal. therefore saving on the need for even having a monitor or keyboard on the firewall box. Anyway, check it out, Cheers, Jasper -J.L.E Streit- -- Shaun Oliver [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/07/2003 02:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: Subject:[SLUG] linux gateway hi, I want to run linux as a gateway computer between my lan and the internet. I am well aware of the tools needed to acomplish this task as I have been using linux for the last 2 years or so. my dilemmer is this. I am the only one who knows and understands linux in my household, and my partner prefers to use windows. I am searching for a way to enable her to be able to point and click and start or stop pppd and get the usual connection statistics she has become acustom to. currently, I run debian3.0 kernel 2.4.20 and speakup-1.5. I must point out at this point in time that I am a blind user of GNU/Linux and prefer to use it as my os of choice due to the nature of the free software movement. any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance. -- Shaun Oliver Becareful of the toes u step on today, they maybe connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow! EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 76958435 YAHOO: blindman01_2000 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: captain nemo 200 IRC: irc.awesomechat.net: IRCNICK: blindman CHANNELS: #awesomeradio #mircpopup-magic #linux #help #ourworld #audiofile #mauisun -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.slug.org.au/archives/slug/attachments/20030704/acfef6f8/att achment.html -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
[SLUG] Newbie here.. a few basic dumb questions.
Hi, I appreciate the help. I am running Redhat 6.0. Gnome Enlightenment. 1) I know that I must run pump to get my machine to look for a DHCP server to get it's IP address. I also know that I must put this pump /sbin/ifup to make it run automatically, but I am not sure exactly where to place it to ensure that it is run for all occasions. 2) I have a Compaq Qvision 172 monitor and a SiS2326 video chipset. However, the screen still looks somewhat bulky and not as hi-res as I would have expected. Is there any way to find out exactly what I can do? 3) I tried just a basic Hello world C prog to test out gcc and g++ however, when I try to run the a.out, it won't recognise it as an executable. Do I need to link this file in some way? I've tried using chmod to force it to be executable but to no avail. Thanks in advance. L. http://mobile.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Mobile - Check compose your email via SMS on your Telstra or Vodafone mobile. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] RH73 RHN rhn-register fails with socket error occured: (110, 'Connection timed out')
At 09:04 AM 30/06/2003, you wrote: snip Now that the machine has a proper IP/hostname, I wanted to re-register it with RHN, but , it fails with: rhn-register A socket error occured: (110, 'Connection timed out'), attem pt #1 A socket error occured: (110, 'Connection timed out'), attempt #2 A socket error occured: (110, 'Connection timed out'), attempt #3 A socket error occured: (110, 'Connection timed out'), attempt #4 I have also had a problem recently with rhn-register, on a new install of Redhat 7.1, I believe that the problem in my case (I can't remember if it is the exact same, but I seem to remember it being very similar) was an incorrect date/time on the box. Additionally, you may find that up2date + rhn-register may not work without being significantly updated anyway, (and about 12 other dependencies besides). YMMV After a few alternative approaches to updating the system (eg: downloading updated up2date rpm's + dependencies) I gave up (it was only installed that day so nothing to loose) and am today downloading/installing gentoo (www.gentoo.org) (over a modem, should be interesting...) Brett -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
[SLUG] I Need Help Please.
Greetings, Hi, I have a problem and I do not know if it relates to the BPA Login problem. I am trying to get Mandrake Linux Security Firewall V9 working for Bigpond Dial Up Acc. I log on and nothing happens, it sits there until I try to bring up a url for a couple of attempts then kicks me off. Do I need DHCP server configured as in the info at linuxathome.net/bpalogin.php --For dial a up modem? Linux box + single desktop ? As far as I can determine everything is working, I can configure the firewall and it responds. I have not configured routing as I do not have Cable or Adsl. Another question is the gateway would this need to be configured as is same as machine IP - 192.168.0.1 - even in the example of what can go in the gateway IP block via help block? Help files are a little thin and not being an expert on Linux, would like to get to know more on how to get around and do worthwhile things instead of having my head stuck in books not knowing the cause or solution. Anyone live in the western side of Sydney? Willing to travel with linux box for expert help to get it working. I would appreciate your help, Will talk by phone if necessary. Cheers, Ken -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] linux gateway
On Friday 04 July 2003 04:26 pm, Jasper Streit wrote: Hi Shaun, If you can spare an old computer with an ethernet card (or two).. I recommend using smoothwall, ( http://www.smoothwall.org/ ) which is a yupe .. i'd second this recommendation ... as a novice in the mysterious ways of firewalling ... i have discovered that this particular firewall is a virtual no-brainer for a dialup modem... the management frontend via the browser is plenty adequate for me .. m -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] linux gateway
there's one thing I don't quite get though, smoothwall, is it a totally independant system or does it require an underlying GNU/Linux system -- Shaun Oliver Becareful of the toes u step on today, they maybe connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow! EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 76958435 YAHOO: blindman01_2000 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: captain nemo 200 IRC: irc.awesomechat.net: IRCNICK: blindman CHANNELS: #awesomeradio #mircpopup-magic #linux #help #ourworld #audiofile #mauisun -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] linux gateway
On Saturday 05 July 2003 12:09 am, Shaun Oliver wrote: there's one thing I don't quite get though, smoothwall, is it a totally independant system or does it require an underlying GNU/Linux system well... it installs a version of linux ... some funky version of redhat i believe .. based on some old kernelomagicky ... i dunno!!! i m new at this u know :)) i d/l the iso and burnt an install cd and shoved that into the cdrom and booted off the cd .. easy as that .. just answered some basic stuff .. ip addresses .. blah blah blah .. and that was basically it!! oh .. make sure u got the modem plugged in and switched on ... makes it easier that way .. m -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] I Need Help Please.
hi ken i m new to linux myself so u need to pardon my rather amatuerish attempt here i did have problems logging onto my ISP using mandrake 9 and a dialup account and this was mostly due to me installing too many options in the first instance and than not reading the errata on http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/90errata.php3 part of which said ... Error scenario: You have an ethernet card for the local LAN and a modem for internet access and you can't reach the internet. Why: Drakconnect wrongly asks for a gateway, and ppp can't set your modem connection as the default route. Solution: As root, edit /etc/sysconfig/network and manually remove the GATEWAY entry. ... of cos .. i dunno if that is really ur problem as i m only guessing at ur setup here ... unfortunately i can't help u with the firewall setup in mandrake 9 as i do not use it.. maybe when i get better at this linux thang i'll check it out .. as others before me have stated.. a firewall is probably best served using a dedicated machine ... and this i have done so using smoothwall... of cos .. it is only very very basic .. but it'll do for the time being.. i can't wait until i m good enuff to roll my own :)) hope this helps u a bit m -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] linux gateway
ok here's a problem I forsee with this already. I'm a bind computer user and would need to do a kind of telnet installation I have a linux machine already running with speakup on it. for more info see http://www.linux-speakup.org I would need some way of doing a telnet type of install so as I can read the screen and answer the questions and fill in the options etc. is there anything in the docs that suggest that this can be done? -- Shaun Oliver Becareful of the toes u step on today, they maybe connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow! EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 76958435 YAHOO: blindman01_2000 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: captain nemo 200 IRC: irc.awesomechat.net: IRCNICK: blindman CHANNELS: #awesomeradio #mircpopup-magic #linux #help #ourworld #audiofile #mauisun -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] linux gateway
that's right, you did mention that you are blind and for some inexplicable reason, i did not think this made any difference. just goes to show what kind of a genius i am! anyway, telnet installs are something which are quite alien to me as i am simply not good enough with linux yet to understand the requirements for such installs. i am pretty new to linux so i hope you will excuse my lack of knowledge in many areas. perhaps some of the more experienced folks on the mailing list could answer more competently. m -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] Newbie here.. a few basic dumb questions.
For 2) exit the GUI and try running Xconfigurator (notice uppercase X) muck around till you get what you want. In later versions it becomes XFconfig or something like that. Ben -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] I Need Help Please.
Try completely disabling the firewall first just to get on. If that works then enable the firewall and see how you go... Ben -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] linux gateway
Hi Shaun, To save you trouble you could use your working machine as the dialup server. As you have all the speakup packages setup you could simply login through the console directly. I know this may not be the best solution but it seems straight forward to me. Hope this helps. On Sat, Jul 05, 2003 at 01:15:34AM +1000, Shaun Oliver wrote: ok here's a problem I forsee with this already. I'm a bind computer user and would need to do a kind of telnet installation I have a linux machine already running with speakup on it. for more info see http://www.linux-speakup.org I would need some way of doing a telnet type of install so as I can read the screen and answer the questions and fill in the options etc. is there anything in the docs that suggest that this can be done? -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] linux gateway
Hi, Smoothwall and IPCop are distributed as an ISO. Just burn it to a CD and boot from it. The installer will then build a complete system on your hard disk. IPCop is the GPL fork of SmoothWall. The split occurred last year when the discontinuation of SmoothWall GPL was announced. Strangely enough after the fork SmoothWall did a backflip and the GPL still exists, however several developers and many users left to join the IPCop project. IMHO IPCop has some distinct advantages over SmoothWall. Cheers, - Guy. At 12:09 am 05/07/2003 +1000, you wrote: there's one thing I don't quite get though, smoothwall, is it a totally independant system or does it require an underlying GNU/Linux system -- Shaun Oliver Becareful of the toes u step on today, they maybe connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow! EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 76958435 YAHOO: blindman01_2000 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: captain nemo 200 IRC: irc.awesomechat.net: IRCNICK: blindman CHANNELS: #awesomeradio #mircpopup-magic #linux #help #ourworld #audiofile #mauisun -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug -- Guy Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Traverse Technologies ABN 98 078 657 324 652 Smith St., Clifton Hill, Victoria, 3068 AUSTRALIA http://www.traverse.com.au Tel (+613) 9486 7775 Fax (+613) 9482 7754 Mobile 0419 398 234 -- -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
