I would prefer to have the list of software to

choose. Now I'll have to uninstall an useless mplayer without codecs and with Yast2 it takes time). Never install a pre-selected system always do custom and select what you want <yes I agree pre-ready systems are bloated> (its a lot easier than what you are experiencing unistalling worthless stuff)

Problem on which "icon" in "basic network" do I have to click-click to get rid of the dhcp settings and install a fixed address. If I try: easiest way is via command line curses based YAST which is also tons faster:

yast->network devices->network card->ALT+h->ALT+e now go to town

# ifconfig eth0 netmask 255.255.255.224 192.168.x.x up

try ifconfig eth0 netmask 255.255.255.224 address 192.168.x.x up

Another question: can someone remind me how and when (and why) to use "checkinstall" when installing a tar file.

I think you are talking about gunzip file.tar.gz tar -xvf file.tar ./configure make make checkinstall (this is done to make sure everything is in order prior to really installing) make install David Blomberg AIS, APS, ASE, CCNA, LCA, LCP, Linux+, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, RHCE, Server+ I used to be technically competent now I can only claim that I certified

On Fri, 2003-09-26 at 09:11, John Pettigrew wrote:

In a previous message, David Blomber wrote:

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Another question: can someone remind me how and when (and why) to use "checkinstall" when installing a tar file. I think you are talking about

gunzip file.tar.gz tar -xvf file.tar ./configure make make checkinstall

That's not right - you're thinking of "make check" or something like that.

Checkinstall is a tool to create an RPM automatically during installation and is used *instead* of 'make install'. I always use checkinstall when compiling software, becuase it makes uninstalling it a doddle, and keeps the RPM database in sync with what's installed.

John

And this has WHAT to do with the subject line? Looks like someone hi- jacked another thread. If you have a new subject to discuss start a new email please. This also f*^%s up the thread in the archives.

On Friday 26 September 2003 08:23, David Blomber wrote:

I would prefer to have the list of software to

...

Another question: can someone remind me how and when (and why) to use "checkinstall" when installing a tar file.

I think you are talking about

gunzip file.tar.gz tar -xvf file.tar ./configure make make checkinstall (this is done to make sure everything is in order prior to really installing) make install

checkinstall will build an rpm of the file and adds it to your rpm database. ./configure make checkinstall

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Use YaST2 ........... Network Devices --> Network Card --> Change. Sid, I agree 100%. I drag my laptop with me all the time, and in some places (such as MIT) I need a static IP. YaST provides a quick and easy way to not only change the ip address, but also to switch from dynamic to static IPs.

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