1. Upgrading from <2.2.6-r4
The Apache ebuilds have used /etc/apache2/apache2-builtin-mods for a very long time to select the built-in modules during compile time. However, this behavior has several disadvantages:
Gentoo
Support issues pertaining to Gentoo.
Gentoo Linux Kernel Upgrade Guide
Submitted by Micky on Wed, 08/06/2008 - 11:56
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1. Introduction
The kernel is one of the few package classes in portage that requires some manual intervention to complete the upgrade. Portage will download and install the kernel source for you, but then it is up to you to step in and compile the new kernel before any changes will take effect.
Although this guide is targeted at users upgrading from one kernel release to another, it will also be useful for users migrating from one kernel package to another.
Gentoo - x86 High Memory Support
Submitted by Micky on Wed, 08/06/2008 - 11:50
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Due to limitations in the 32-bit address space of the x86 architecture, a kernel with default configuration can only support up to 896mb RAM. If your system has more memory, only the first 896mb will be visible, unless you enable high memory support.
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Note: This limitation is specific to the x86 (IA32) architecture. Other architectures naturally support large amounts of memory, with no configuration tweaks required. |
Gentoo - Multiprocessor, Hyper-Threading and Dual Core Systems
Submitted by Micky on Wed, 08/06/2008 - 11:50
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Many computer systems are based on multiple processors, but not always in immediately obvious ways.
Gentoo - Setting Up The Network Interface
Submitted by Micky on Fri, 04/27/2007 - 22:40
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The file to edit in Gento to setup the network correctly is as follows:
/etc/conf.d/net
This is basically the ifconfig argument without the ifconfig $iface:
iface_eth0="64.5.42.200 broadcast 64.5.42.223 netmask 255.255.255.224"
#iface_eth1="207.170.82.202 broadcast 207.0.255.255 netmask 255.255.0.0"
Gentoo - Qmail/Vpopmail Virtual Mail Hosting System Guide
Submitted by Micky on Fri, 04/27/2007 - 22:39
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1. Introduction
Whether you're providing e-mail for just system daemons, a single server, a domain, or for many virtual domains, qmail can easily be setup to handle your needs. This guide will help you setup qmail for all of these scenarios with a focus on remote access and encrypted communications the whole way through.
