KrnlPanic's Linux Notes and Tips

Working with linux since kernel version 2.0.30

C Compiler Basics

The Make command The make command allows you to manage large programs or groups of programs. As you begin to write larger programs, you will notice that re-compiling larger programs takes much longer than re-compiling short programs. Moreover, you notice … Read more »

Apache Virtual Hosts

Apache Virtual Hosts Apache is an open source web server that is currently dominating the market because of it’s low cost (nothing) and ease of use and configuration. There is a large support database available from www.apache.org and the source … Read more »

Understanding the sudo command

Sudo discourages the use of su. In fact, sudo makes the perfect replacement for su. What sudo does is give restrictive access to commands as other users. For instance, if you were a web administrator on a system and were … Read more »

Definition of Kernel Panic

What in the hell is a KrnlPanic? Let’s start with “What is a kernel?”. The kernel is the core of your operating system (OS), whether your OS is Linux, Unix or windows. The kernel takes care of all process management … Read more »

HowTo Dual Boot Linux and Windows with LiLo

How to Dual Boot Linux and Windows with LiLo Well, if you’re here, it’s because you’re not sure how to get your new Linux box to cohabitate with Windows. Actually, it’s pretty simple, so read on and I’ll take you … Read more »

MySQL Installation and FAQ

All of the information in this tutorial besides the installation instructions can be found at http://mysql.com/doc. Use the search at the top of the page to find what you’re looking for (The documentation is very good). Topics covered in this … Read more »

LAMP – Linux Apache, MySQL, PHP Installation

Apache, MySQL, PHP Installation Linux Apache MySQL PHP (LAMP) Guide by Wicked187, ddortch@netscape.net Created on November 20th, 1999 Last modified on 29 November 2001 by KrnlPanic, krnl@krnlpanic.com. This tutorial will explain how to install the Apache webserver, first and foremost, … Read more »

vi editor quick reference

The vi editor is often looked at as archaic and difficult to learn, but it is in fact rather simple if you know the main commands to use, and quite powerful if you have some detailed knowledge. This tutorial will … Read more »

Kernel Build Tutorial

This tutorial was copied from my original site.  I haven’t used it in several years (since about kernel version 2.0.36).  Good luck! 🙂 Here are some quick instructions on how to build and install a new kernel. (these instructions are … Read more »