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Re: Help. How do I reconfigure my the network?



In foo.debian-user, you wrote:
> Please I need some help.
> 
> I have Debian GNU/Linux running on my Sony VAIO PCG-505G which I carry
> around to different offices. I need to connect to the networks in the
> different offices so I can download my e-mail and stay in contact with
> the rest of the world.
> 
> When I installed Linux I set up the network to work in my main office.
> It works like a dream. Now I am down in another office, and I can't get
> the network to work right. I have changed the following files to fit the
> new network:
> 
> /etc/hostname
> /etc/hosts
> /etc/networks  (Did not make any difference at all. Is still looking at
> the network in the main office.)
> /etc/resolv.conf
> 
> Since it did not work I deleted the IP address and default router using
> route and added a new IP address and default route. After this I was
> able to ping all the machines in the office, but not the router nor any
> machines outside the office. Based on this, I am getting the impression
> that the problem lies in the set up of my default router.

Look in /etc/init.d/network

Also, check your mailer.  It seems to be sending html.

-Mitch


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