Re: (FWD) Re: [seul-edu] need detailed network advice

[Roger Dingledine <arma@mit.edu>]

On Sat, Sep 02, 2000 at 10:49:12PM -0500, Dave Prentice wrote:
> Roger,
>     I would like a copy of the Running Linux book. Please email me at
> prentice@instruction.com so I can reply and send you my mailing address.
> Thanks,
> Dave Prentice

Er, no, this wasn't me.

I was just forwarding the message because z was using an email address
that wasn't subscribed to the list, so majordomo had caught it and
bounced it to me for approval.
I don't actually own any books on Linux. You should mail z@valinux.com
with your book requests.
--Roger
 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roger R Dingledine <arma@mit.edu>
> To: seul-edu@seul.org <seul-edu@seul.org>
> Date: Saturday, September 02, 2000 8:44 AM
> Subject: (FWD) Re: [seul-edu] need detailed network advice
> 
> 
> ----- Forwarded message from owner-seul-edu@seul.org -----
> 
> Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 22:50:28 -0700
> From: zeruch <mrzenn@precog.com>
> To: seul-edu@seul.org
> Subject: Re: [seul-edu] need detailed network advice
> 
> I cannot think of a single book that would cover all these with an
> in-depth focus on each, but I canb recommend the following:
> 
> 1. Running Linux from O'Reilly (which I have a few floating around.  I
> can send you one) A very good generalist book that covers most areas
> with a reasonable amount of attention (read: not exhaustive, but beyond
> the cursory)
> 
> 2. Practical Linux from Que. The successor to the 'Using Linux'book,
> this one has 3 of its 6 authors fom VA, and they have all confirmed what
> I wanted to know...all of the examples in the book actually work when
> applied [ceteris paribum] ;)
> The previous book was well known for errors in the examples.
> 
> 3. Linux Firewalls from New Riders apparently is very good, but I have
> never looked it over, so I cannot lay any blessing upon it...
> 
> 4. A good 'save-your-ass' book that I've been perusing as of late is The
> Linux Problem Solver' from No Starch Press. Considering how small the
> publisher is, I am impressed with the quality of the book, from the
> writing and editing of content to the layout and presentation.
> 
> My 2 escudos,
> 
> z
> 
> BTW, as a former SUN guy, NIS is evil, and NIS+ is evil+
> Its about as pleasant as diaper rash.
> 
> Dave Prentice wrote:
> >
> > To divert from the discussion about trade shows:
> >     Can someone please recommend a very detailed book or set of
> instructions
> > for setting up various server functions? After a year of asking, I finally
> > got an Internet connection in my classroom today. As of now I have a 486
> > file server and 6 slow Pentiums networked, each of which has its own /home
> > directory. I want to centralize the system more, but need step-by-step
> > instructions on:
> > 1. How to set up NIS so I don't have to enter each user on each machine;
> > 2. How to set up one machine with 2 NIC's as a gateway for all the others
> to
> > be able to access the Internet without losing contact with each other (it
> > doesn't have to be a real secure gateway, because the school district
> > already has 2 firewalls);
> > 3. How to add more network printers. (Rick, I couldn't get to the machines
> > today to get those printcap files -- will get back to you Tues.)
> > 4. How to set up old 486's as Xterms.
> >
> > Though I've seen files and threads that give bits and pieces of info, they
> > all assume more knowledge than I have. For instance, I don't know how to
> > recompile a kernel. I am looking for a single source that will give me
> every
> > detail I need. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Dave Prentice
> > prentice@instruction.com
> 
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