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Do not add the default gateway to the /etc/defaults/rc.conf file. That file is for the defaults only, instead add the gateway to the /etc/rc.conf file. It should exist, but if it does not, make one and add the gateway. The /etc/default/rc.conf file is exec first on boot and the /etc/rc.conf...

Try PDQ, it's in the ports. >(::O>

Maybe this can be helpful, from the the Unix Command Compendium, sed '/--*$/{n;/^$/d;}' file_name This example deletes blank lines that follow the first regular expression--which, for example purposes, consists of two or more hyphens. The n command tells sed to process the line following this...

I agree with you in principle. You will have to know the basics of what you are doing to use Freebsd successfully. In that regard, some of the Linux versions have easier to understand install interfaces. <br> As a simple user desktop, with basic apps installed, Linux is ok for a starter. The...

Check your /etc/resolv.conf file. Your domain must be set and the first name server should be either the loopback or localhost 127.0.0.1 or 0.0.0.0 <br> <br> This should take care of your resolving problems.

What would the configuration or the named.conf and domain files look like for a webserver who is hosting 200 different domains, most with the same ip. These are virtual hosts under apache and freebsd 3.2 (if that matters)<br> Is there an easy way to do this? The box I took over has 200+ domain...

You might try your local library. I seen it at a few libs here in the bay area. They are the older versions though.<br> You could join your local freebsd users group and borrow it from someone along with all the advise your going to need.<br> Our FUG in the bay area (BAFUG) has scheduled...

Hers a tip for ya,<br> <br> For all the new system admins out there, faced with the daunting task of learning too much too fast.<br> Try this cute little web based system admin tool, its fun.<br> <A HREF="http://www.webmin.com/webmin/index.html"...

If you are putting up some systems for the first time, and you need some pointers, you might try looking at the history of someone else who has been through what you are going to go through.<br> <A HREF="http://www.freebsddiary.org" TARGET="_new">http://www.freebsddiary.org</A> is a cronological...

Don't let them kid you, the installation for Freebsd is dirt simple, xwindows and all. I've taken complete novices, who knew nothing about pcs at all, and with minimal help (Mainly network setup) the were able to complete the installation of Freebsd 3.3 with Xwindows and KDE desktop and full...

You should try System Commander for your boot manager needs.<br> It is by far the easiest boot manager I've found so far.<br> I manage a production house with 30+ pcs dual booting between NT4 and Solaris. It works great. SYS. Com. can handle as many OSs as you can through at it. And will boot...

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