> http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-ubuntu-linux-convert-dhcp-network-configuration-to-static-ip-configuration.html
>
> I am going to try the above later today. But I would like to know from
> any Ubuntu users if the above looks correct.
That looks correct to me. I had told you about an extra file, rc.conf, but that file is only there if you have installed the old style System V init scripts, it's not there by default. Compare those instructions with these as well:
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/howto-add-permanent-static-routes-in-ubuntu.html
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