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Coming from Debian/Ubuntu camp, I know that ifup eth0 or ifdown eth0 can be used to bring a network interface down/up. Unfortunately, ifup and ifdown is not available by default on an Arch netinstall. Also, it seems like ifup/ifdown are now in the list of deprecated tools. So, what's the alternative? Use ip  command, like to bring down an interface do: #: ip link set eth0 down Conversely, if you want to bring up an interface, do: #: ip link set eth0 up Enjoy! Tags: Debian, Ubuntu, Arch, interface, ifup, ifdown, replacement, alternative

Linux Mint 12 was released last 2011-11-12. The release made it to the top of the list in Distrowatch.com. Looking at the outside, Linux Mint 11 and Mint 12 are almost identical except for minor verbiage change. Linux Mint 12 comes with the following major software: kernel:  3.0.0-12-generic X Org:  1.10.4 GNOME: 3.2.1 Firefox: 7.0.1 Below is my configuration of the guest machine: General Name: mint12 OS Type: Ubuntu System Base Memory: 1024 MB Processor(s): 1 Execution Cap: 100% Boot Order: Floppy, CD/DVD-ROM, Hard Disk VT-x/AMD-V: Enabled Nested Paging: Enabled Display Video Memory: 12 MB 3D Acceleration: Disabled 2D Video Acceleration: Disabled Remote Desktop Server: Disabled Storage IDE Controller   IDE Secondary Master (CD/DVD): Empty SATA Controller   SATA Port 0: mint12.vdi (Normal, 20.00 GB) Audio Host Driver: Windows DirectSound Controller: ICH AC97 Network Adapter 1: Intel PRO/1000 MT Desktop (NAT) Serial Ports Disabled USB Device