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Ubuntu Genius's Blog. Howto: Ubuntu Linux convert DHCP network configuration to static IP configuration. My friend wanted to know how to change or convert DHCP network configuration to static configuration.

Howto: Ubuntu Linux convert DHCP network configuration to static IP configuration

After initial installation, he wanted to change network settings. Further, his system is w/o GUI system aka X Windows. Here is quick way to accomplish the same: Build your own server. Foreword by Brett Thomas If you're anything like me (even before I got really involved with bit-tech.net), you've got spare parts everywhere.

Build your own server

You know what I mean - systems that you have put aside as you've upgraded over the years, like Northwood P4s and Athlon XP boards that have gone the way of the dodo. They aren't your top gaming rig - they don't even need 200W to run, much less have 200W for the graphics card. In my goal of helping you find new and useful ways to use that old crap, it dawned on me - everyone I know complains about files on this computer or that computer, or not being able to get the things they need or want while they're out or away from their home desk.