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CentOS

Copy your eth0 config file located at /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ (you need to be root to do most of these commands) cd /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ cp eth0 eth0:1 Now we need to edit this new file. You will need to …escape.. the colon. Neither eth0 or eth0:1 can be set by DHCP, you must setup [...]

This was copied from the Johnny Chadda blog.
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When you are out traveling or just at work, the need sometimes arises when you have to access your computer at home. This article will show you how to access your computer in a simple and secure way. The article is focused on Ubuntu, but can just as [...]

This is partially reprinted from the Ubuntu community documentaion
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingANewHardDrive

Format the Partition via Command Line

To format the disk as ext3 filesystem (best for use under Ubuntu):
sudo mke2fs -j /dev/hdd1

Substitute “/dev/hdd1″ with your own drive’s path.
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Modify reserved space (optional)

When formatting the drive, 5% of the drive’s total space is reserved for the super-user (Root) so that the [...]