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. </para> + <para> + 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 + <xref linkend="apt-get"/> + </para> <para> 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 </listitem> <listitem> <para> - There is Redhat admin tools. + Here is a list of Redhat admin tools given below: <programlisting format="linespecific"> # 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 </itemizedlist> </para> </sect1> + <sect1 id="apt-get"> + <title> + 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 + + + Advanced Topics - Linux Boot Process