[ILUG] Debian Install and localhost

[FRLinux]

On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 08:55:20 +0000, Daniel Goldsmith 
> Any and all ideas will be gratefully received,

Hello, you didn't tell us which version of Debian you are currently
using, neither the kernel you're on. If you are using a woody install
cd, it is better to go with a : linux24 kernel install (from the boot)
and if using a sarge/sid/jigdo CD, you can type instead : linux26 if
you feel ready for it.

Now, your interface problem, here's a sample of my interfaces file : 

# /etc/network/interfaces -- configuration file for ifup(8), ifdown(8)

# The loopback interface
auto lo eth0
iface lo inet loopback

iface eth0 inet static
        address 192.168.x.x
        netmask 255.255.255.0
        network 192.168.0.0
        broadcast 192.168.0.255
        gateway 192.168.x.x

This should get you going. Make sure you have an alias for eth0 in
/etc/modutils/aliases if using woody. If using sarge, discover should
be installed to take care of this.

Hope that helps,
Steph
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