Info on /proc/sys/net/ipv4

[Rick Stevens]

On Wed, 2007-03-14 at 11:57 -0700, Les wrote:
> Hi, everyone,
> 	I am having difficulty with some websites as well, particularly one
> that uses frames and multiple hosts for Java and Javascript, including
> links to 3rd party content.  I have followed many of the hints, but now
> I am ready to attempt some serious (read that as actual)
> troubleshooting.  To begin that process, I would like to know where to
> go for information regarding the /proc/sys/net/ipv4 files, how to
> configure them what they do, and what options there are.  Can anyone
> provide me a link to known reliable information, or recommend some
> book(s)?

Take a look at the contents of the
/usr/share/doc/kernel-doc-2.6.19/Documentation/networking/ip-sysctl.txt
file.  Gives a fair rundown on things.

> 	I have looked at several books on firefox, and found them woefully
> lacking in technical content, oriented mostly for windows users, so a
> good reference for a firefox technical reference would be appreciated as
> well, specifically one that some of you good admin types found helpful.
> 
> 	I prefer books rather than on line.  I find that my glaucoma limits how
> long I can read on the computer more than via books.
> 
> Thanks,
> Les H
> 
> 
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