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by JOhannSnyman
Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:17 am
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Offline PC (Linux)
Replies: 14
Views: 3424

Re: Offline PC (Linux)

The mac is connected directly to the internet with broadband modem, plugged in the usb port. So the mac calls that "Ethernet <en2>" and the other is "Ethernet" where the linux box is connected. I found the "Sharing" thing in the CP, seems easy to configure. I think the ...
by JOhannSnyman
Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:39 am
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Offline PC (Linux)
Replies: 14
Views: 3424

Re: Offline PC (Linux)

Ok, I ran a cable to it (temporarily) just to see if I can get things going. Wife not tooo thrilled, but I'll buy her some flowers later on. This is Linux Ubuntu "Manic Meerkat" or whatever they call it. I can connect to it from my iMac, but how do I get it to connect to the internet via t...
by JOhannSnyman
Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Offline PC (Linux)
Replies: 14
Views: 3424

Re: Offline PC (Linux)

Hi guys,

Thanks. I'll look into wifi. Good point about updating the pictures too!
by JOhannSnyman
Fri Mar 04, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Offline PC (Linux)
Replies: 14
Views: 3424

Offline PC (Linux)

HI, I havde a Ubuntu LInux PC hidden away in a cupboard, and all it does all day is play a slideshow of my photos to a display in the living room. The problem is this machine cannot connect to the internet at all. Is there a way I can download workunits with my internet computer and have the linux m...