[ydl-gen] Re: newbie questions

[rev rob]

Thank you so much. That was extremely helpful.
   Thanks again
       Rob

On 1/20/06, Derick Centeno <aguilarojo at verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi Rev:
> First for more detailed information refer to:
> http://netatalk.sourceforge.net/
>
> Next see if you have netatalk, the # indicates that you should be in su
> (superuser mode):
>
> # whereis netatalk
>
> now if you have it you should get a directory listing where it is like
> /usr/bin.  If it turns out that it is there then you go there and start
> it by:
>
> # cd /usr/bin
> # ./netatalk
>
> and you are off!
>
> If you don't have netatalk, you could ask yum to find it and then
> install it.
>
> # yum search netatalk
>
> once yum lists it as available then do:
>
> # yum install netatalk
>
> Then you do the process above again to find where it is and start it.
>
> Regarding mounting USB external drive.  Most current linux kernels can
> do this automatically nowadays; however there are occasional missing
> pieces of facilitating programs here are there occasionally.  So let's
> assume it's a few years ago and we have to do this the hard way, which
> isn't that hard -- just tedious.  Once you can do this, it won't matter
> whether you have the kernel support or not.
>
> Obviously make sure the USB cable is connected and the drive you wish
> to mount is on -- a Homer Simpson doh -- is appropriate here.  You
> would be astounded how many get caught up right there.  If your kernel
> and the port is functioning properly, your device should mount by
> itself.  If nothing happens, try another USB port.  If nothing still
> happens then we move on to one of the following procedures:
>
> http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_general/usb-
> device.shtml
>
> or
>
> http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_2.3/
> firewire_disks.shtml
>
> The above two approaches, although dated, are like one of those
> statements Yogi Berra has been known to make "When you come to a fork
> in the road, take it."  The explanation behind that statement is that
> in Brooklyn, NY there exists two forks leading to the same road.  The
> above instructions are like that, they are different in appearance but
> they will get your drive mounted.  Of course, you know enough to use
> mount hfs as opposed to mount ext3.
>
> Before I forget Linux can read/write from hfs but only read from hfs+.
> So from within the MacOS X side, make sure your drive is in hfs!  You
> can make the necessary changes from within Apple's disk utility.
> Select your drive within the left column and if it is not hfs+ the icon
> for Enable Journaling will highlight.  To disable Journaling and return
> to HFS format, do Command (Apple clover symbol) and j.
>
> The router usually has a way to access it via a browser nowadays.  The
> specific directions to access it vary with the manufacturer.  IP refers
> to Internet Protocol; TCP Transfer Control Protocol.  The IP address
> identifies every device (there are massive texts on the subject, very
> interesting and recommended reading if one wants to have a clearer idea
> of what is going on).  The IP address for your router to access the net
> is provided by the ISP you got the router from; you may have a wireless
> router or a regular one.  The advantage of a wireless router is that
> this will allow access to the net from wherever in your home you are.
> If you acquired your own wireless router to attach to your regular
> router then you will be able to enforce security within your home so
> that anyone within the home can access your wireless network but anyone
> else merely roaming in the neighborhood cannot.  Not all ISP providers
> have such security for their users; usually they are just intent on
> selling their services.
>
> Regarding getting your router to see your YDL system; this is a matter
> of really comprehending IP.  First, your router has to communicate with
> your ISP properly (the company providing you internet access  --
> Internet Service Provider.  It can be your cable or phone or other
> company.  IF you have high speed access -- DSL or cable -- great!
> Cable and dsl have different problems providing security for their
> customers.  You can get a little ahead of that problem by including a
> little device which is essentially a hardware firewall and because it
> sits between the wireless router and DSL modem or cable modem and
> wireless router it doesn't matter what computer you use, no viruses,
> worms or anything else will pass it!  And no update/upgrade fees either
> (as long as you are not a business).  Read up on it here:
> http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/accessories/75f3/).  Next your YDL
> setup has to be told what this device is.  This can be done from within
> the Network Browser within YDL.  Once you see that it has the IP
> address of the device that's really all it needs.  Make sure it's
> activated and that's it.
>
> Best wishes...
>
> > On 1/19/06, rev rob <houseofshame at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Hi All
> >>  New to YDL and have a few basic questions (I've searched this list's
> >> archives and was able to find answers on my own).
> >>      1)   How do I get netatalk going?
> >>      2)   How (or can) I mount a USB external drive formatted in Mac
> >> OS X?
> >>      3)   How do I get my router to see my YDL machine? (What's IP and
> >> need internet access?)
> >>
> >>  TIA
> >>     Rob
> > oh yeah, sorry, I'm running YDL 4.01 on an iMac 233 with 160Mb of RAM
> >           thanks
>
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