Some generic Linux tips -- Debian & RH

Eric Dunbar eric.dunbar at gmail.com
Sun Feb 20 06:16:51 MST 2005


Hi, found an interesting site with a variety of neat tips on Linux
"basics" (not-so-basic basics ;):

http://www.laclinux.com/en/LAC_HOWTO

Distribution Specific Tips

    * Starting and Stopping TCP Services
      [Red Hat][Debian]
    * Configuring Network Interfaces
      [Red Hat][Debian]
    * Installing and Removing Software
      [RPM][APT] 

General Administrative Tips

    * Micro-intro to Text Editors
    * Adding and Deleting User Accounts
    * Basic Firewalling/Masquerading with iptables
    * Compiling a Custom Kernel with lackernel 

General User Tips

    * Burning CDs and DVDs
    * Remapping Keyboard Keys (Use the ``Windows'' Keys)
    * Multi-head XFree86 Configuration 

Dual Boot Tips

    * Planning Ahead -- Partitioning Requirements
    * Reinstalling GRUB or LILO to the Master Boot Record
    * Configuring GRUB or LILO for Dual Boot


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