> Here I am again... I built and installed v2.6.1 also on a different system, this time on linux; i tried both
with the
> existing cfg file and with the new cfg.
> Choosing "configuration", I still only see the current logbook configuration file section with "Save" and "cancel"
> buttons, no access to global config whatsoever; the same as I saw on windows version. I tried version 2.6.1-1622.

I tried again, using the configuration file from the distribution (elog:1627/1). Hitting "config", I see the picture
attached (elog:1627/2). So it's a mystery why it is different in your case...

[global]
port = 8080

[demo]
Theme = default
Comment = General linux tips & tricks
Attributes = Author, Type, Category, Subject
Options Type = Routine, Software Installation, Problem Fixed, Configuration, Other
Options Category = General, Hardware, Software, Network, Other
Extendable Options = Category
Required Attributes = Author, Type
Page Title = ELOG - $subject
Reverse sort = 1
Quick filter = Date, Type