INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Popular RPM-based Linux distributions include CentOS, Red Hat, and Fedora versions. This is the command line app that's the basis of all Linux distributions. Depending on your Linux version, you may have several ways of opening Terminal: Press Ctrl+Alt+T or Ctrl+Alt+F1 (if you're on a Mac, substitute the Command key for Ctrl. Click the text box at the top or bottom of the screen if possible. Open the Menu window and find the "Terminal" application, then click on it. If you aren't already logged into the "root" user directory, type in su and press Enter, then type in your root user password when prompted and press Enter. A "root" account is the Linux equivalent of an Administrator account on a Windows or Mac computer. This will normally be the Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection, which has an IP address currently listed on the right side of the window. Type in cd /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts and press Enter. Type in ls and press Enter. You should see your current connection's name in the upper-left side of the network option results. Type in vi ifcfg-network name and press Enter. Doing so will open the network's properties in your Vi editor. For a network named "eno12345678", for example, you'd enter vi ifcfg-eno12345678 here. Change the following values: BOOTPROTO - Change dhcp to none Any IPV6 entry - Delete any IPV6 entries entirely by moving the cursor to the I on the left and pressing Del. ONBOOT - Change no to yes To do so: Type in PREFIX=24 and press Enter. You can also enter NETMASK=255.255.255.0 here. Type in GATEWAY=192.168.2.1 and press Enter. Substitute your preferred gateway address if different. You can use the File menu to do this, or you can type in :wq and press Enter.

SUMMARY: Verify your Linux version. Open Terminal. Switch to root. Find the network connection that you want to change. Switch to the network scripts directory. Display the network options. Open the network options for your connection. Edit the network's information. Enter netmask, gateway, and DNS information. Save and exit the file.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your small dog will need a variety of toys to prevent him from getting bored. Give him two to three toys at a time, then switch them out once a week. If you do not have enough homemade toys to rotate out this frequently, consider adding in some store-bought toys. If your small dog tends to destroy his toys, you may need to rotate them out more frequently. Although dogs are generally not picky when it comes to toys, do not be surprised if your small dog prefers some toys over others. For example, he may really enjoy playing with the homemade stuffed animal, but not show much interest in the tug toy. If you see him gravitating towards certain homemade toys, make more toys of that type. Watching your dog will allow you to observe if (or when) your dog becomes destructive with his toys. Your small dog will love playing with his toys, but his playtime will be even more enjoyable if you are playing with himinteractive play is very important for your dog. Your homemade tug toy is great for engaging in a friendly tug-of-war game with your dog. The other toys you make may be good for playing fetch with your dog. Interacting with your small dog during playtime will allow him to release pent-up physical and mental energy, which will help prevent him from feeling bored or isolated.

SUMMARY: Rotate your dog's toys out regularly. Take note of which toys your small dog prefers. Interact with your dog when he is playing.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While rare, some modems encounter issues when paired with a specific Internet company (e.g., Comcast). Double-check your modem's compatibility with your current Internet subscription before buying (if possible). If you find that your modem won't work with your current subscription, try to exchange the modem for a different one that will work, or switch your Internet subscription. The cable output resembles a metal cylinder with a small hole in the middle and screw threads all around the sides. You'll usually find cable outputs in the wall near the floor in living rooms and bedrooms. In some cases, there will already be a cable connected to the cable outlet. The modem should be relatively high up (e.g., on top of a bookshelf), and it will need to be close enough to the cable output that you can connect it without stretching or bending the cable. You'll also need to have a power outlet nearby. A modem generally requires a coaxial cable to connect to the cable output, as well as a power cable to connect to an electrical outlet. Both of these cables should come with your modem, but if you bought it used, you may need to find replacement cables. If you plan on attaching the modem to a router, you will also need an Ethernet cable. Consider buying a longer coaxial cable if the one that you have is too short to allow you to mount properly your modem. Each modem is unique, and yours may require additional setup outside of this article's capacity. Reading your modem's manual will help make you aware of any additional steps that you have to take to install the modem.

SUMMARY:
Make sure that your modem will work with your Internet subscription. Find your room's cable output. Decide on a place to mount the modem. Make sure that you have all of the required cables. Read your modem's instructions.