TCP/IP on Linux

libhf · 12-15-2004, 11:26 AM

I am new to linux and still used to things being done for you in a windows environment... So here goes:

When you install linux, is TCP/IP configured automatically? Or do you have to roll up your sleeves and do it manually? What is a newbie like me to do? Any input will be appreciated. Some [relevant?] info:

Distribution: Suse pro 9.2
Wireless connection on a laptop

Thanks.

halo14 · 12-15-2004, 11:39 AM

TCP/IP is generally automatically configured when you install. What kind of issues are you having?? Can you not connect to the wireless conection?? What type of wireless adapter is it? Did you check yo see if it was supported??

What is the result of 'ifconfig -a' as root?

If you are having issues, than perhaps you set it up to use IPv6 upon install? Go into YaST and look at you network devices.

libhf · 12-15-2004, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the prompt response.

The wireless adaptor is Linksys wpc v.3.0 and is instantly recognized and configured by Suse.
What I am trying to do is install and run Remote Desktop by Windows via wine. I get the error message from the Remote Desktop installer that the application will not run properly because it cannot detect TCP/IP.

I know I can use rdesktop which is what I am doing now, but am wondering why I am getting this msg from the windows application.

halo14 · 12-15-2004, 01:10 PM

ahhh.. i see.. I use the WPC11 v.3 as well...

As for the Remote Desktop for windows terminal services, I am going to recommend continuing to use rdesktop.. because it's the same thing... there's no need to install the windows version via wine. Is there any specific reason you wish to do this?

libhf · 12-15-2004, 01:31 PM

I volunteered to test it for Codeweaver's Crossover office. Me and my big mouth.

halo14 · 12-15-2004, 04:24 PM

ahh.. I see.. well that's cool... Did they specifically ask you to test out Microsoft Terminal Services Client?? Or was that just an idea you had? I would say to test out things that don't have equivalent/identical programs on linux.

Things you might want to try:

The new Macromedia products(not just Dreamweaver):
-Fireworks
-Flash
-Contribute
-Flex
-Breeze
-etc.. (the trials can be downloaded for free)

Try the various Adobe products and FileMaker Pro as well.

Just some suggestions.

libhf · 12-15-2004, 08:32 PM

Good idea. I will. I have most of these apps on their individual cd's. I think it is a good idea to do tests on things that do not have counterparts in linux, and things that do not require win xp or 2000 to function. Thanks for the suggestions.

halo14 · 12-16-2004, 01:33 PM

no problem. Good Luck!