[dba-Tech] Modems

Yes, networking can get more complex, but the basics are going to remain
relatively constant (eventually we will move to a 5 byte IP Address, but I
don't see that anytime soon.).  My biggest problem is 'user friendly' OSes.
I know Macs are good for something (and when I figure that out, I'll let you
know <evilgrin>), but they are a shining example as to a system you DON'T
want to troubleshoot.  We had a fella bring a Mac laptop in, and we had to
get it access to parts of our network.  While goofing around with his
amazingly well hidden settings, I asked him where the ping utility was, and
he said that was an 'extra' module he never installed.  ARG!!!

Anyhow, glad to help, holler if you need more details on anything.

Drew
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven W. Erbach" <serbach at new.rr.com>
To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues"
<dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Modems


> Drew,
>
> I am impressed and humbled by your effort to educate me. Thank you. I have
> not had time to apply your analysis to my sons' PC yet, though I've
> underlined pertinent passages; like, "IP addresses starting with 169 are
> usually card assigned, which means the NIC couldn't find a DHCP server." I
> will definitely use that as a starting point.
>
> In the end I will figure this out. It just seems as though the amount of
> knowledge required grows with each new problem...sort of like how auto
> engines have become so complex that one cannot fix them without diagnostic
> computers...and if the computer can't find the problem you're scrod.
>
> Steve Erbach
> Scientific Marketing
> Neenah, WI
>
> "Eventually, socialists run out of other people's money."
> -- Lady Margaret Thatcher
>
>
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