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Ubuntu Issue by Eddie on 05-23-2008 at 05:48 AM
Ok, i recieved my Ubuntu disc yesterday 
installed it and what-not and now i cannot bridge my connection to my xbox 360 
anyone got any idea on how i can do this on ubuntu, i have searched google numerous times but no succesful results 
RE: Ubuntu Issue by mattisdada on 05-23-2008 at 06:13 AM
Search the Ubuntu Forums and ask them . Cant be bothered booting into my Ubuntu right now to find out.
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Eddie on 05-23-2008 at 06:34 AM
quote:Wouldn't exactly call that a helpful post, if i hadnt of searched that forum i wouldnt be asking here, i know most people here are relatively intelligent so am asking for help
Originally posted by mattisdada
Search the Ubuntu Forums and ask them
RE: Ubuntu Issue by scott2010_h on 05-23-2008 at 07:29 AM
How to make a network bridge in linux?
or
Bridged Network Connection: Howto?
or
bridge-utils / internet connection sharing
It seems fairly straight forward. Hope this helps.
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Eddie on 05-23-2008 at 07:50 AM
Seems so yah, but i always get a permissions error or i dont understand it, im completely new to linux / ubuntu
RE: Ubuntu Issue by mattisdada on 05-23-2008 at 08:06 AM
Oh, login as root.
Do you know how to do that? As im currently in my Windows Boot (And cant get out of it right now, converting lots of movies 
). I think you can into Groups and Users. Open up the user "root". And allow it to be logonable.
Once you have done that, logout of your current user. And then type root as username. And whatever password you specfied to log in as root.
Then try and do it
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Eddie on 05-23-2008 at 08:47 AM
quote:ok i will try that shortly, thanks.
Originally posted by mattisdada
Oh, login as root.
Do you know how to do that? As im currently in my Windows Boot (And cant get out of it right now, converting lots of movies
Once you have done that, logout of your current user. And then type root as username. And whatever password you specfied to log in as root.
Then try and do it
RE: Ubuntu Issue by foaly on 05-23-2008 at 11:53 AM
I was under the impression ubuntu didn't use root...
just prefix with sudo... IIRC that is the same as execute as root...
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Dr4g0n on 05-23-2008 at 12:29 PM
There's no need to log in as root. Prefix your commands with 'sudo' instead.
RE: Ubuntu Issue by mattisdada on 05-23-2008 at 12:52 PM
Nah Ubuntu heavily uses Root. And you cant sudo everything when your NOT in root.... Its a bit more secure now a days
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Dr4g0n on 05-23-2008 at 12:55 PM
I don't think networking will require him to actually log in as root though, surely a quick sudo should be enough..
RE: Ubuntu Issue by mattisdada on 05-23-2008 at 12:57 PM
Yeah it should be, but he doesnt sound very experinced.... so root is far easier
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Dr4g0n on 05-23-2008 at 01:05 PM
Fair enough. Personally I think enabling and using root or using sudo are equally easy. =]
RE: Ubuntu Issue by mattisdada on 05-23-2008 at 01:07 PM
Yeah, but i dont think his ever used the terminal ever . First linux using.
And now a days terminal isnt as important as it once was, more things can be done with the tools provided.
Makes it much easier for new users, and sometimes, quicker for the old
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Dr4g0n on 05-23-2008 at 01:10 PM
I suppose. Anyway, either way should work fine. =p
Let's just hope he manages it. =]
RE: Ubuntu Issue by mattisdada on 05-23-2008 at 01:44 PM
Lets hope
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Eddie on 05-23-2008 at 02:11 PM
quote:it says permission denied when i use sudo
Originally posted by Dr4g0n
I don't think networking will require him to actually log in as root though, surely a quick sudo should be enough..
quote:correct, im a n00b ^.^ lol.
Originally posted by mattisdada
Yeah, but i dont think his ever used the terminal ever
And now a days terminal isnt as important as it once was, more things can be done with the tools provided.
Makes it much easier for new users, and sometimes, quicker for the old
P.S. havent tried yet, still playin Xbox
RE: Ubuntu Issue by RaceProUK on 05-23-2008 at 07:36 PM
quote:As he doesn't sound experienced, I wouldn't suggest letting loose as root: it's too easy to screw a system up like that.
Originally posted by mattisdada
Yeah it should be, but he doesnt sound very experinced.... so root is far easier
At least with sudo, you have to purposefully type that.
RE: Ubuntu Issue by joey on 05-23-2008 at 10:47 PM
quote:without reeading any of the other posts, there's no such thing as root. its just another username with all privelidges instead. that why you do "sudo" when needed.
Originally posted by mattisdada
Oh, login as root.
Do you know how to do that? As im currently in my Windows Boot (And cant get out of it right now, converting lots of movies
Once you have done that, logout of your current user. And then type root as username. And whatever password you specfied to log in as root.
Then try and do it
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Eddie on 05-24-2008 at 09:06 AM
quote:please note my post before, when i login to ubuntu and do as said in the website it says permission denied. so what else do you suggest if not root?
Originally posted by RaceProUK
quote:As he doesn't sound experienced, I wouldn't suggest letting loose as root: it's too easy to screw a system up like that.
Originally posted by mattisdada
Yeah it should be, but he doesnt sound very experinced.... so root is far easier
At least with sudo, you have to purposefully type that.
RE: Ubuntu Issue by mattisdada on 05-24-2008 at 11:03 AM
Btw, did you mananage to figure out how to enable root login?
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Jarrod on 05-24-2008 at 11:28 AM
quote:can't you just log in normally and use the su command
Originally posted by mattisdada
Btw, did you mananage to figure out how to enable root login?
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Eddie on 05-24-2008 at 01:42 PM
EDIT: apologies for this post.
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Dr4g0n on 05-24-2008 at 01:46 PM
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Eddie on 05-24-2008 at 04:34 PM
quote:i apologise, i will try that when i get the chance.
Originally posted by Dr4g0n
su is not sudo. =/
RE: Ubuntu Issue by Eddie on 05-24-2008 at 06:57 PM
Succesfully followed all instructions, but the bridge doesnt want to work, everything happened that was meant to bt yah...dusnt seem to work at all