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Yudi Purwanto

16 Oct 2008 16 Oct '08

03:20

Hello all Linux Experts.... I'm new in linux. Currently i'm using Open Suse 10.2 (i586). I get some problem on how to connect my WinXP to my OpenSuse. I dont understand on how to configure the network susc as IP address, gateway, and DNS on Linux. I have tried to ping IP address of my Win XP from Linux ---> it's work well But, when i try to ping Linux IP from My WinXP --> it's report that destination unreacable. if i success in connecting OpenSuse and myWinXP, i plan to attached MySQL database server on MyOpenSuse. I plan to use OpenSuse as my small server. Currently i'm still developing small client application using VB and MySQL to handle inventory system. Thank before Yudi Purwanto -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

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David C. Rankin

16 Oct 16 Oct

03:41

Yudi Purwanto wrote:

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Hello all Linux Experts....

I'm new in linux. Currently i'm using Open Suse 10.2 (i586). I get some problem on how to connect my WinXP to my OpenSuse. I dont understand on how to configure the network susc as IP address, gateway, and DNS on Linux. I have tried to ping IP address of my Win XP from Linux ---> it's work well But, when i try to ping Linux IP from My WinXP --> it's report that destination unreacable.

if i success in connecting OpenSuse and myWinXP, i plan to attached MySQL database server on MyOpenSuse. I plan to use OpenSuse as my small server. Currently i'm still developing small client application using VB and MySQL to handle inventory system.

Thank before

Yudi Purwanto

Yudi, First use Yast to configure the network card on your openSuSE machine to set a fixed IP address and to set the hostname, domainname and gateway (default route). If you only have the two machines, then the easiest way to get your XP box to find your linux box is to create the file 'LMHOSTS' in %SystemRoot%\System32\Drivers\Etc on the XP machine with the simple entry of the IP of your linux box and its hostname. For example, if your linux box has the IP address of 192.168.0.2 and its name is "linuxbox" your LMHOSTS file would be: 192.168.0.2 linuxbox That will solve the name resolution issues from XP and allow you to ping your linux box. additional reading: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/l/lmhost.htm http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314108 http://www.itap.purdue.edu/email/exchange/qex_speed_lmhosts_winnt.cfm If you want to set your openSuSE box up right as a real server, configure and secure MySQL, etc, see: http://www.3111skyline.com/download/linux/howto/openSuSE_Server-Setup -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Satoru Matsumoto

04:18

Hi Yudi,

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I dont understand on how to configure the network susc as IP address, gateway, and DNS on Linux.

YaST is the tool for you! You can find configuration menu for network settings in: YaST -> Network device -> Network Card. But...

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I have tried to ping IP address of my Win XP from Linux ---> it's work well

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when i try to ping Linux IP from My WinXP --> it's report that destination unreacable.

Do you mean Linux box can find Windows box and Windows box can't find Linux box? If so, the problem could be not only due to the network setting of Linux box, but also due to some other settings including those of Windows box and network devices between them. You'd better report the network settings of both Linux and Windows box. And one more thing, if you plan to use openSUSE 10.2 for your server, do you know that openSUSE 10.2 will be discontinued soon? http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-announce/2008-10/msg00000.html I recommend you to upgrade or reinstall to openSUSE 11.0 or at least to 10.3. ;-) Bests, -- _/_/_/ To be Happy! _/_/_/ _/_/ Satoru Matsumoto _/_/ _/ helios_reds@gmx.net _/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Satoru Matsumoto

05:27

Hi Yudi, You have replied only to me. You should 'Reply to all' next time. ;-) Yudi Purwanto wrote:

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Currently My office using small workgroup and no DNS/DHCP server. I have set the IP address/Subnet mask/host name of my OpenSuse. The above problem has been solved. But how to set Gateway and DNS on OpenSuse. I didn't find it on YAST. Currently my WinXP uses the following address : Gateway : 192.168.1.1 DNS : 203.130.193.xxx (this address i got from our local ISP)

how can i set above value in OpenSuse? Or do i need another tool like Samba? This is only for testing. if i pass this step, your suggestion for upgrading will be considered. I'm sorry, my knowledge about network, even in windows still inadequate.

Thanks before

Can you launch YaST2? I attache some screenshots to this mail and you can follow these steps. (These are the screenshots on KDE desktop of my openSUSE 10.3 laptop, though...) 1) launch YaST2 and select 'Network Devices' -> 'Network Card'. - 001.jpg 2a) To set IP address, open 'Overview' tab and click 'Configure'. - 002.jpg Then open 'Address' tab and you can set IP address here. - 003.jpg 2b) To set DNS, open 'Hostname/DNS' tab and fill your DNS server's address in the 'Name Server 1' box. - 004.jpg 2c) To set gateway address, open 'Routing' tab and fill your gateway address in the 'Default Gateway' box. - 005.jpg Bests, -- _/_/_/ To be Happy! _/_/_/ _/_/ Satoru Matsumoto _/_/ _/ helios_reds@gmx.net _/

Kai Ponte

15:01

On Wednesday 15 October 2008 08:20:28 pm Yudi Purwanto wrote:

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if i success in connecting OpenSuse and myWinXP, i plan to attached MySQL database server on MyOpenSuse. I plan to use OpenSuse as my small server. Currently i'm still developing small client application using VB and MySQL to handle inventory system.

Yudi: By "using VB and MySQL" are you developing in VB6 or VB.net? Are you just going to use openSUSE for the database?If so, is the client going to connect over MySQL? Just curious. (For those who are interested, I'm actually gathering requirements for an update to a VB6 system that we still maintain here.) -- kai www.filesite.org || www.perfectreign.com government is a process which utilizes 45.5% gut reaction, 45.5% laws and statutes and 1% logic -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Yudi Purwanto

17 Oct 17 Oct

02:07

Hi Satoru I have tried your direction yesterday but i'm still confusing when filling 'domain name' or 'domain search' box. because we donn't use domain. for testing i fill those value with 'workgroup' Untill now, when i try to search those hostname ('linux' or 'linux.workgroup') from Windows PC, it can't be found. But when i try to ping the IP address from Windows, the Linux was able to reply the ping command What the synonim for 'ipconfig' in OpenSuse? Hi Kai, actually i just want to include OpenSuse in our existing workgroup and install MySQL database server on it. The other PC (Win XP) will run the application which i still developed using VB6 to access MySQL and store the data on it. Thanks 2008/10/16 Kai Ponte :

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On Wednesday 15 October 2008 08:20:28 pm Yudi Purwanto wrote:

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if i success in connecting OpenSuse and myWinXP, i plan to attached MySQL database server on MyOpenSuse. I plan to use OpenSuse as my small server. Currently i'm still developing small client application using VB and MySQL to handle inventory system.

Yudi:

By "using VB and MySQL" are you developing in VB6 or VB.net?

Are you just going to use openSUSE for the database?If so, is the client going to connect over MySQL?

Just curious.

(For those who are interested, I'm actually gathering requirements for an update to a VB6 system that we still maintain here.)

-- kai www.filesite.org || www.perfectreign.com

government is a process which utilizes 45.5% gut reaction, 45.5% laws and statutes and 1% logic -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Satoru Matsumoto

13:30

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Yudi Purwanto wrote:

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I have tried your direction yesterday but i'm still confusing when filling 'domain name' or 'domain search' box. because we donn't use domain. for testing i fill those value with 'workgroup'

Untill now, when i try to search those hostname ('linux' or 'linux.workgroup') from Windows PC, it can't be found. But when i try to ping the IP address from Windows, the Linux was able to reply the ping command.

In the UNIX-like system, domain doesn't mean 'Windows domain'. Refer to: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial29.html http://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Host_name,_domain_name To understand 'domain name' and 'domain search', run those commands below and read the manual pages first: man hostname (or 'man domainname') man resolv.conf

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What the synonim for 'ipconfig' in OpenSuse?

'/sbin/ifconfig -a' will show you the information of IP settings. And there is another much more flexible command like 'ip'. Anyway, run man ifconfig man ip Bests, - -- _/_/_/ To be Happy! _/_/_/ _/_/ Satoru Matsumoto _/_/ _/ helios_reds@gmx.net _/ -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkj4k4YACgkQXnHIfHE6+z3R0ACdFTUGUBlHck00ZBSC3LvxHYmM eA8AmwT9LR1Z6yfOAJaroTTdVT6o58GS =jabD -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

David C. Rankin

16:21

Yudi Purwanto wrote:

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Hi Satoru

I have tried your direction yesterday but i'm still confusing when filling 'domain name' or 'domain search' box. because we donn't use domain. for testing i fill those value with 'workgroup'

Untill now, when i try to search those hostname ('linux' or 'linux.workgroup') from Windows PC, it can't be found. But when i try to ping the IP address from Windows, the Linux was able to reply the ping command

What the synonim for 'ipconfig' in OpenSuse?

Hi Kai, actually i just want to include OpenSuse in our existing workgroup and install MySQL database server on it. The other PC (Win XP) will run the application which i still developed using VB6 to access MySQL and store the data on it.

Thanks

2008/10/16 Kai Ponte :

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On Wednesday 15 October 2008 08:20:28 pm Yudi Purwanto wrote:

...
if i success in connecting OpenSuse and myWinXP, i plan to attached MySQL database server on MyOpenSuse. I plan to use OpenSuse as my small server. Currently i'm still developing small client application using VB and MySQL to handle inventory system. Yudi:

By "using VB and MySQL" are you developing in VB6 or VB.net?

Are you just going to use openSUSE for the database?If so, is the client going to connect over MySQL?

Just curious.

(For those who are interested, I'm actually gathering requirements for an update to a VB6 system that we still maintain here.)

-- kai

Yudi, To make the openSuSE function as a true workgroup member with the XP machines and share disk space with the XP boxes, you need to start samba. openSuSE splits the nmbd and smbd daemons so to start samba, you need to run rcnmb and rcsmb. For your /etc/samba/smb.conf, use something similar to: [global] use sendfile = No workgroup = rb_law server string = Samba %v printcap name = cups load printers = yes printing = cups show add printer wizard = no disable spoolss = yes log file = /var/log/samba/log.%m max log size = 100 time server = yes admin users = thomas smb ports = 139 hosts allow = 192.168.7. 192.168.6. 192.168.8. 192.168.5. 127. domain logons = yes map to guest = bad user security = user encrypt passwords = yes smb passwd file = /etc/samba/smbpasswd socket options = TCP_NODELAY local master = yes os level = 69 domain master = yes preferred master = yes name resolve order = wins lmhosts bcast wins support = yes dns proxy = no usershare allow guests = No [homes] comment = Home Directories browseable = no writable = yes [samba] comment = SambaShares - Pictures, Law path = /home/samba valid users = @shoreline, anna force group = shoreline admin users = thomas browseable = Yes writeable = Yes inherit permissions = yes Don't forget to add the samba users using the SAME username/password combinations that you use to log into the XP boxes. You add samba users with "smbpasswd -a username". The additional benefit is that samba will function as the netbios nameserver and keep the browselist for your local network that will solve the netbios name resolution problem you are having. See www.samba.org for documentation. Specifically see the Using Samba online book that will walk you through setup and configuration. -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

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