Re: [cobalt-users] Migration

[Matt Mohebbi <mattm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I'm attempting to migrate from the XTR to the 4R. Following the instructions
> in the .pdf file, I've put the # before the appropriate line in crontab by
> FTP'ing it to my PC, amending it and FTP'ing it back. However, it won't let
> me either replace or delete the file on the XTR.
>
> Is there an easy way of doing this. If the answer is to Telnet in, I'm
> afraid I need language than a 5 year old can understand. Anyone out there in
> Hertfordshire who can either:
>
> 1. Teach me Linux basics, or,
>
The permissions will not allow for the admin user to modify the crontab.

Pico is probably the easiest text editor to use.

1.) Login with telnet as admin

2.) su
    Password:  <- enter your admin password (will not echo to screen)

3.) pico /etc/crontab

4.) Use the arrow keys and comment out the following line:

    0,15,30,45 * * * * root /usr/local/sbin/swatch >>/var/cobalt/adm.log
2>&1

    by placing a # in front

5.) While holding down the Ctrl key, hit x. It will ask if you want to
save the changes. Type y, then enter.

> 2. Come round and help me setup my 4R!

You could hire me for the migration as there is more to it than editing
the crontab. I have done one remote xtr->raq4 migration already and am
planning on a second when the replacement raq4 comes in from
cobalt. Contact me off list if you are interested.

-matt