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Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address

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Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME)

This section shows you how to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings in the GNU Object
Model Environment (GNOME) using the Ubuntu 8 Linux distribution. The procedure, screens
and file locations may vary depending on your specific distribution, release version, and
individual configuration. The following screens use the default Ubuntu 8 installation.

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Make sure you are logged in as the root administrator.

Follow the steps below to configure your computer IP address in GNOME:

1 Click System > Administration > Network.

Figure 175 Ubuntu 8: System > Administration Menu

2 When the Network Settings window opens, click Unlock to open the Authenticate

window. (By default, the Unlock button is greyed out until clicked.) You cannot make
changes to your configuration unless you first enter your admin password.

Figure 176 Ubuntu 8: Network Settings > Connections