So, I messed with my /etc/network/interface and assigned the different addresses basically blindfolded. I can't even ping google, and really don't know what my addresses should be.
This file describes the network interfaces available on your system
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I personally would decline the flag and close the question as unclear, and considering is a VM issue, there's the possibility that he just restarted from a new vm
@FaheemMitha Yep. Now, due to your roll, Lennart has destroyed Linux, by doing such dastardly things as implementing dependency handling between services. And worse, services that only start when needed. And, worst of all, faster boot times!
You've got no choice but to install Windows ME. No Lennarts there.
@FaheemMitha I doubt it'll break that bad. But for example, if you had a webserver, fileserver, etc. running on the system, it might be down until you fix the config
But, backups are good even if you're not upgrading.
@derobert I guess. But I mostly use mercurial as backup. Plus I have a script running that backs up my email hourly. Kind of a primitive script. Otherwise no.
@derobert Different David. That would be David K., apt maintainer. Who probably doesn't believe a secret alien lizard conspiracy rules the world. Though I haven't actually asked him.
@FaheemMitha sometimes it isn't lazyness, it is policy you are working against. Local installs need not end badly if you know what you are doing -- though that often isn't the case when people are asking about that here.
Something that opens up services, maybe? But ipython? And the poster didn't want to "bother" the sysadmin. Very considerate, but perhaps a little silly.
So, trying to configure wireless here. Can I call the SSID anything I want?
No, neither of these are worthwhile measures against an attacker. Unless you have an easy to guess password you need to assume anyone who might realistically try to gain access to your network has software to help or a little knowledge of how to get around such techniques.
SSID hiding doesn't i...
Another question. The USB port on my phone seems to be a bit smaller than the regular one. I'd like to hook up a keyboard and mouse to it. Do I need a micro USB to regular USB hub or something?
@Gilles when i tried to install fdroid, it said install blocked because unknown source. What is the good way of resolving this? Maybe I should take this to the android chat.
On second thoughts, the solution seems to be to allow installation from unknown sources. Which of course I don't need the net to tell me how to do. But that seems like a really crappy solution.
@casey I'm not sure it will work on this phone. And I don't want to trash it before I've even started using it. Are there any particularly useful apps that you would suggest for someone mostly using it as a phone with occasional use as a camera?
So, I messed with my /etc/network/interface and assigned the different addresses basically blindfolded. I can't even ping google, and really don't know what my addresses should be.
This file describes the network interfaces available on your system
and how to activate them. For more information...
