coLinux Installation


  1. Download and install the latest stable version of coLinux for Windows from SourceForge.
     
  2. During the installation process uncheck the "Root Filesystem Image Download" component.


     
  3. You will be instructed to install the Windows Packet Capture Library (WinPcap). At this point download and install the latest stable version of WinPcap from http://www.winpcap.org. After WinPcap is installed click next to continue with the rest of the coLinux installation.


     
  4. Click yes when presented with the "Digital Signature Not Found" dialog.


     
  5. View your Windows network settings and rename the newly installed TAP-Win32 adapter to colinux.


     
  6. Right click on the new colinux adapter icon and view the property settings. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click on Properties.


     
  7. Enter 192.168.37.10 for the IP address and 192.168.37.1 for the default gateway. Enter 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.

 


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