Re: opening ports & i feel dumb

From: Stefan Waidele jun. (Stefan_at_Waidele.net)
Date: 08/23/03

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    Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2003 12:06:32 +0200
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    amg wrote:
    > recently switched to debian after years with windows, i am enjoying
    > the experience, although at times i get frustrated - i know that is
    > my fault and not my computer (or operating system - or linux - or
    > debian - or yours)
    >
    > my current dilemma is with ports:
    >
    > understanding them, and working with them

    I tried to explain it in:

    http://stefan.waidele.info/lanremote.html

    Since this document was written for a course for new linux-users, it
    does not cover the complete area with all the IFs, WHENs and
    THEREALSOMIGHTBEs.
    But it should give you some idea (hopefully :)

    HTH,

    Stefan 

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