[ubuntu-za] Home network implementations (Phase 1)

[Raoul Snyman]

On Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:16:14 +0200, Wikus Cornelius wrote:
> 1. For a start I want to use the server only for routing with no 
> control. I have an idea how to do the routing (previous question on 
> Ubuntu-za), but it seems to be gone after a reboot. Which file do I have 
> to edit to add the routing configuration automatically when the server
> boot?

Not sure what you mean here. If you want a routing server, look at my
server setup:
<http://blog.saturnlaboratories.co.za/2007/01/01/howto_ubuntu_home_lan_server.html>

> 2. Is there a tool that I can use to change the size of the partitions 
> on the PCs (before installation) to create space for the Ubuntu 
> installations? I know about Partition Magic, but it is not free.

A normal Ubuntu install does that.

> 3. I am going to install the same applications and updates on all the 
> machines, but I want to download it only once. How do I do that?

$ sudo aptitude install apt-cacher-ng

> 4. I want to block the Windows installations from accessing the internet 
> (probably in later phase, but please share your ideas on this)

Have no idea how you'd do this.

> 5. One of the guys on the network is interested in home video editing. 
> Is there an editing system for Ubuntu that you can suggest?

kdenlive

> I do not expect explanations, just pointers. Any ideas, suggestions or 
> advice are welcome. The above will keep me busy for this weekend 
> (configure and install 3 Ubuntu PCs and 1 server/router + required 
> research).

There are your pointers.

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