Having my own network at home, I find it very useful to have a network sniffer-like tool. I have found a src.rpm and compiled it into a binary rpm for all. It does require some additional libs, but the all should be on the Mandrake 9.1 PPC CDs.
You can find the RPM at: http://www.cvmiller.net/~cvmiller/mandrake/ethereal-0.9.13-1.1mdk.ppc.rpm http://www.cvmiller.net/~cvmiller/mandrake/ethereal-0.9.13-1.1mdk.ppc.rpm.md5
Some notes regarding Ethreal:
* Must run as root (since the interface must be put into promiscious
mode
* After ending a capture, the interface is "blocked" (that is it
doesn't pass normal traffic)
o To unblock the interface bounce it with ifdown eth0; ifup
eth0 (assuming you are sniffing on eth0)
* Find out more information on Ethereal at www.ethereal.comI didn't do anything to the source other than compile it. If you have questions on how to use it, I suggest you look at www.ethereal.com, or look at the excellent man page. You can also ask me, and I'll tell you what I know.
Feature requests should be directed to the fine folks at www.ethereal.com.
Have fun, and sniff networks for good (not just to pick up passwords on the wire).
Craig...
