It is an "easy" way to change network settings. for example set static ip on the Touch
Btw for some reason the prompt is "outside" the files system "cd /" fix that, if you want to learn some basic linux skills you can use it for that. get a good linux book (linux bible is ok) or google some shell commands like ls ( dir in dos) cd is change directory try ls -la for a more comprehensive list Your network settings is in the file "interfaces" /etc/network/interfaces try this # cat /etc/network/interfaces cat is a command that "prints" a file to the screen so now you can read it There is a text editor on-board the Touch "vi" it is horrible but very light just # vi file_name example: # vi /etc/network/interfaces !! google some good instructions on vi before doing this, frustration guarantee included. Want to edit your wireless settings fast: /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf learn to use scp or get winscp so you can copy files I have as an experiment changed to boot sound on my controller and the boot screen. There is an example in the wiki about changing highlight color, you now that black bar under the menu text's You can use scp to fetch the "messages" file if you want to read the logs if you have a bug to track. # reboot reboots it Or learn lua and do some awesome applets as Erland does -- Mnyb -------------------------------------------------------------------- Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J and assorted amps SiriuS, Classe'Primare and Dynadio speakers (including a pair of Contour 4 ) Bedroom/Office: Boom Kitchen: SB3 + powered Fostex PM0.4 Miscellaneous use: Radio (with battery) I use a Controller various ir-remotes and a Eee-PC with squeezeplay to control this ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mnyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4143 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77491 _______________________________________________ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
