linux newbee
HI everyone,
as you see from tread i am very new @linux, using RH 8.0 for few days, i like it but i am still lost :(. 1st i have configured printing services ( for printer located on w2k server) i am able to ping printer, and i added same printer with printtool but if i try to print something, out of printer is coming who knows what: all kinds of numbers and letters that doesn't make any sence :(. any idea ? 2nd i both Mark Minasis Book : Linux for Windows Network Administrators and its great and gave me first steps and some opening. what would you recomend for me, i would like to learn it from inside to outside and what verision of linux you would recommend ??? thx again :newbie: |
Sorry, I have no knowledge of Windows 2000 servers. Any Linux distro is good to learn and there are a lot of Red Hat users, so you picked a good one, although I still prefer Redhat 7.3 for it's stability.
Download these to learn Linux: Linux Newbie Administrator Guide Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition # Redhat links RedHat Linux Manuals Get your mp3 support here Maximum RPM rpmfind Easier software management: apt4rpm - Red Carpet RedHat 8.0 Tips & Tricks # Redhat 7.3 down configuration commands setup leads to several configuration tools # Redhat 7.3 up configuration commands Configure soundcard: redhat-config-soundcard Configure X server: redhat-config-xfree86 Configure network: redhat-config-network # Handling NTFS New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs Linux NTFS project |
Normally, if you get a bunch of garbage when you try to print, it's usually due to a wrong or corrupt printer driver.
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now i have another one: :newbie: :Pengy:
why when i type: ifconfig or shutdown -r now getting : command not found :scratch: |
You got to be root to admin your system.
su - and give root's password, then try it. |
also if /sbin is not in your path, your going to have to type the full command such as:
/sbin/ifconfig and.. /sbin/shutdown -r now /sbin/shutdown -h now etc.... |
thx with /sbin/* it works :) but why i have to type evertime sbin, can i change my directory or ???
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su - puts /sbin in your path in all distros I have tried
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fancypiper thx for your help but i am still newbie (and kinda stupid) could you pls be more specific,
i am still learing thx |
As to the first problem, I am not sure what 's the problem exactly.
But I once encountered a problem that graphics were printed as texts. I just checked the "raw queue" option in the settings of printer, and then I fixed it. |
The su - command (after you give the correct password) gives full root power, the same as logging into the root account. Anything typed into that x terminal should be done as long as there is enough system left to do the commands, ie both /bin and /sbin is in your PATH and you save typing 5 charactors.
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fancy@uilleann $ su - Specific enough? |
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su won't put /sbin in your path, su - will.
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yeehaa i got it only thing is and its working but only one thing: every time i rebot my machine i have to follow that procidure.
thx piper, you are great help |
If you want something done on boot-up, you can put the commands in your /etc/rc.d/rc.local file. That is the last script run on boot-up.
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