From 1db0548c781f0af6d27bfa8e24537affe47910b1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: alavoor <>
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2003 21:16:19 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] aldev updates
---
LDP/howto/docbook/Kernel-HOWTO.xml | 140 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++--
1 file changed, 133 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)
diff --git a/LDP/howto/docbook/Kernel-HOWTO.xml b/LDP/howto/docbook/Kernel-HOWTO.xml
index 8857f193..18bac4ee 100644
--- a/LDP/howto/docbook/Kernel-HOWTO.xml
+++ b/LDP/howto/docbook/Kernel-HOWTO.xml
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ file: and change to '/usr/share/...' then it works
- v6.7, 15 Aug 2003
+ v6.9, 28 Sep 2003
@@ -168,11 +168,11 @@ file: and change to '/usr/share/...' then it works
It is Illegal, Unlawful, Felony and Fraud to use a computer
without compiling the OS Kernel with your VERY OWN hands! There is
- a punishment of 3 months jail (imprionment) and US$50,000 fine if
- you use a computer without compiling the the OS Kernel source
- code. Some states/countries/governments have stringent laws which
- prohibit using any computer without compiling the kernel source
- code.
+ a punishment of 1 to 3 months jail (imprionment) and fine ranging
+ from US$100 to US$2000 if you use a computer without compiling the
+ the OS Kernel source code. Some states / countries / governments
+ have stringent laws which prohibit using any computer without
+ compiling the kernel source code.
@@ -194,6 +194,32 @@ file: and change to '/usr/share/...' then it works
non-technical "home computer users" will be able to compile and run the
Linux Kernel!
+
+
+ WARNING NOTICE
+
+
+ It is the usual industry practice to have a debug PC box, test PC box,
+ and production PC box. Nobody works directly on a production box
+ without experimenting first on debug PC and test PC. This is because
+ the skills of a person varies and every person needs a warm-up
+ exercise before doing the final show. A computer hardware is a very
+ sophisticated technology like "Space Shuttle" and risks are involved
+ as it can fail unexpectedly. Eventhough efforts are made to ensure
+ that this document is upto-date and all commands are pre-tested, it is
+ strongly recommended that you should practice your skills first on a
+ trainer test PC before you do anything to live production box. You
+ will sharpen your skills and hone your knowledge first on a test PC
+ running Linux and after everything works, then change the production
+ box. Even if you break the test PC with dangerous commands you will
+ learn by doing mistakes and you can afford breaking the test PC. You
+ will be more confident working first on Test PC. Most companies
+ purchase old PCs for using them as "Trainer Machines". Please
+ understand that there is no warranty or guaranty and you can make your
+ own warranty by checking this document with your test PC or your home
+ PC (low risk environments).
+
+
@@ -1812,6 +1838,13 @@ file: and change to '/usr/share/...' then it works
are more than 3 Linux cdroms and it is cumbersome to remove and change
the Linux cdroms. Hence, here comes the FTPFS.
+
+ If you want to automate the installing of RPMs, then consider the
+ 'apt-get' command. The apt-get automatically detects all the
+ dependencies and downloads and installs or upgrades the packages
+ automatically. See the section "Install, Update at Speed of Light" in
+
+
FTP File System is a Linux kernel module, enhancing the VFS with FTP
volume mounting capabilities. That is, you can "mount" FTP shared
@@ -3015,7 +3048,7 @@ file: and change to '/usr/share/...' then it works
- There is Redhat admin tools.
+ Here is a list of Redhat admin tools given below:
# ls /usr/sbin/redhat-con*
/usr/sbin/redhat-config-bind /usr/sbin/redhat-config-packages
@@ -3218,6 +3251,99 @@ file: and change to '/usr/share/...' then it works
+
+
+ Install, Upgrade at Speed of Light With apt-get (Redhat, Debian, Suse,
+ Mandrake, Others)
+
+
+ You can automate the process of maintaining the Linux system with the
+ powerful tool like apt-get. The apt-get tool is immensely powerful and
+ used by millions of computers world-wide on Linux systems. The apt-get
+ utility works with Redhat Linux and Debian. The apt-get works with
+ distros which support RPM or Deb packages. The apt-get may work with
+ most of the distributions; if it does not you can very easily tailor the
+ code. Mandrake has tool called urpmi.
+
+
+
+ If you are using the Redhat Linux, download and get the apt-get
+ package from
+
+ Apt for Redhat Linux
+
+
+
+
+
+ Read more details about Apt for Redhat at -
+
+ Apt for Redhat Linux
+
+
+
+
+
+ Make sure you thoroughly read the documents of apt-get before
+ using it. See
+
+ Debian Docs
+
+ and click on
+
+ User's Manuals
+
+ and click on
+
+ APT HOWTO
+
+ and click on your language
+
+ English: HTML
+
+
+
+
+
+
+ Apt+RPM howto
+
+
+
+
+
+
+ APT for RPM Based Linux Distributions
+
+
+
+
+
+
+ List of Distributions which support APT
+
+
+
+
+
+ See also YUM tool at
+
+ YUM - Yellowdog Updater, Modified
+
+ .
+
+
+
+
+ man apt-get
+ apt-get -f upgrade postgresql-contrib
+ apt-get upgrade postgresql-contrib
+ apt-get install postgresql-contrib
+ apt-get install gaim
+ apt-get dist-upgrade
+
+
+
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