December 10, 2008 · Server · 32 comments

A DHCP Server assigns IP addresses to client computers. This is very often used in enterprise networks to reduce configuration efforts. All IP addresses of  all computers are stored in a database that resides on a server machine.

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December 9, 2008 · General, Package Mgmt · 4 comments

I am trying to use my ext. HD but it is formatted for windows and I can't figure out how to re-format so i can use it for ubuntu. Also, at one point i had alot of the desktop effects working now wobbly windows won't work, but is checked in Compiz, and cube is checked but doesn't seem to work? I am using 32 bit version, would 64 make a difference regarding this or is it just a lack of memory? I only have a 10G int. Hd, that's why I am trying to use the other but can't get it to work right.
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December 8, 2008 · Networking · 11 comments

Hi,

I have a laptop with an Intel3945 wireless.

From what I can tell in both hardy and Intrepid I can see my Linksys 802.11b WAP and connect.

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December 8, 2008 · General, Networking · 14 comments

I was asked to help out in a small christian school with computers.  As it stands they are a mess.  I want to install ubuntu on them all.  I have a group of 9 that are all the same.  I have another group of 16 that are the same, and a 3 group of 18 that are all the same.

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December 8, 2008 · General · 36 comments

If you have problem with Dell Latitude C600/C500 video follow this procedure.This is a ATI Rage 128 Mobility graphics card. The problem is not with the drivers, bit with X configuration.

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