On Dec 10, 2007 7:44 AM, Jonathan Allen <jonathan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Dear List, > > I have a vanilla FC8 machine that was working into the Internet. After > several hours fighting network manager, I edited /etc/hosts, /etc/resolv.conf > and /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 by hand and bob was my uncle. > > Now, after a a PUP run to pull in updates, I can't get the network to start > after the reboot: > > # service network start > Bringing up loopack interface: [ OK ] > Bringing up interface eth0: [FAILED] > Error, some other host already uses address 192.168.1.6 > > Any ideas ? > > Jonathan > > -- > fedora-list mailing list > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list > Hi Jonathan Allen! Try: ------------------------------------------------------------ System > Administration > Services Un-check NetworkManager Check Network (about 2/3 down the list) Hit "Save" and close System > Administration > Network Select eth0 and press "edit" select "static" and set up your static address - Hit "OK" Choose the DNS tab and key in the DNS servers. Hit "File" and choose "Save" Hit "File" and choose "Quit" System > Shutdown > Restart ----------------------------------------------- Have Fun! Tod
