How do I start NetworkManager on Slackware 14?
Starting with Slackware 14, there is also Networkmanager. It will be installed as part of a full install, but the network daemon will not be started by default. As with wicd, you have to make its init script executable: # chmod +x /etc/rc.d/rc.networkmanager which will make NetworkManager start at boot.
How do I start Slackware Live on a Windows computer?
You still have to select “Start SLACKWARE Live” to boot the computer. In the Syslinux menu, only the keyboard selection menu will return you to the main menu. Any non-US *language* selection on the other hand will boot you into Slackware Live immediately; without returning to the main menu.
How to restart networking service in Slackware Linux?
Under Slackware Linux you can use the /etc/rc.d/inet1 script to start, stop and restart networking service. It can start / restart / stop selected interface too. You must be logged in as the root user to restart networking.
What is the default login for Slackware Live Edition?
Slackware Live Edition knows two user accounts: “root” and “live”. They have passwords, and by default these are… you guessed: “root” and “live”. Also by default, the ISOs will boot into runlevel 4, i.e. you will get a graphical login.
What do you use Slackware for?
One really nice addition to slackware is a new easy to use network management tool built into kde. Finally I can connect my laptop to a wireless network without having to remember arcane commands or copy long keys into config files. By default NetworkManager does not start at boot so lets fix this.
What is the “clean system” in Slackware 14?
This allows you to review the suggested package alterations and select/deselect anything you do not agree with. The “clean-system” is technically only needed after you upgrade from one Slackware release to the next (say, from 14.1 to 14.2) and it is meant to remove any Slackware package which is not (or no longer) part of the core distribution.
What does slackpkg update do in Slackware?
The slackpkg update command will connect to a Slackware mirror and update the local package information database on your computer. This command does not actually install any package! The usual routine for upgrading your Slackware to the latest patches is as follows:
