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crouse
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 Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2025 11:12 pm Post subject: 10 quick tips to make Linux networking easier |
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10 quick tips to make Linux networking easier
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=400
pdf download.. http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=381367
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Networking is a must-have on all levels of computing. Be it home or corporate, networking is the one aspect of computing that is, without a shadow of a doubt, a deal breaker. And with some help, the Linux operating system can be the king of networking, in both ease of use and security. But that doesn’t mean the average (and sometimes even the above-average) user can’t use some help. These tips should help make Linux networking go a little more smoothly.
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great article..... read more at the above link
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tlmiller
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2025 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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| The one thing I would disagree with is #3. I used wicd on the laptop that I'm on now to manage wireless...would drop every 3-4 seconds. Would sometimes not even CONNECT. Switched over to networkmanager with network applet, haven't dropped since. I've NEVER had any success with wicd. I don't know if it's my setups, or what, but wicd is TRASH IMO.
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Lord.DragonFly.of.Dawn
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Ditto on #3.
I let Gentoo manage my wireless the rare times i drop carrier it's always solved by doing `sudo /etc/init.d/net.wlan0 restart`
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masinick
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2025 1:56 pm Post subject: ceni is my favorite network selection tool |
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| I have had success with wicd, the SimplyMEPIS mnetwork tool, and knetworkmanager. Most often, though, I use a console tool called ceni, which comes with sidux and antiX. It holds my previous connection unless my network changes. I can use it to set up or refresh either wired or wireless connections. I find it to be a fast and very effective tool to use on networks that periodically change, particularly wireless networks. |
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eriefisher
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| Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2025 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Never had an issue with wicd. It has worked perfectly since I started using it.
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