Re: [newbie] Remote Printing Problem

I finally got it to work! Apparently I had messed up a setting early on and it sent a job to the print server which hung it up. I found it when I tried to print from Windows and nothing would print. I reset the server and when I booted Linux, it started printing. Wendell - Original

Re: [newbie] Memory

Tom I could not let your Windows memory/resourses statement slide. The amount of memory you have in your system has no bearing on the amount of system resourses your OS is using Charles - Original Message - From: "Tom Brinkman" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [newbie] Passing Permissions from 'root' to 'usr'

Copy /root/.kde to /home/your_user_name. "cp -r /root/.kde /home/user_name/". And then be sure to change all the permissions on those files so that you own them. "chown your_name *" and "chgrp your_name *". Might also need to copy /root/.kderc to your user directory. I would like to have my KDE

Re: [newbie] Memory

On Tue, 20 Jun 2000, you wrote: Tom I could not let your Windows memory/resourses statement slide. The amount of memory you have in your system has no bearing on the amount of system resourses your OS is using Charles I know that Charles, but I was describing Windoze behavior

[newbie] 7.1 Essentials Pack Power Pack

Am I correct in assuming that the LM 7.1 Essentials Pack that is announced is not meant to replace the Power Pack and that we are still awaiting the 7.1 Power Pack details? Glenn Crouch mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ:36017076 ESB Consultancy, http://www.esbconsult.com.au Home of ESBPCS, ESBStats,

[newbie] DB2 Installation

Has anyone gotten DB2 7.1 (Free download from http://www.ibm.com/db2) to succssfully install using db2setup on Mandrake Linux 7.1? Supposably installs on RedHat. I get an error when attempting to run db2setup: (db2 7.1 on Mandrake (2.2.15kernel) 7.1) Error encountered when opening or reading

Re: [newbie] error in ml 7.1 ftp install

I didn't find a solution, as it appears to be a general problem with the FTP install. I just installed 7.0 instead and did selective updates with RPM (kernel, linuxconf, as well as installed helix-code). What other packages should I update using RPM (instead of the regular update procedure)?

[newbie] Screen saver work around

Hi list, I haven't fixed my screen saver problem, but I've found I can control it manually by editing /home/Darryl/.kde/share/config/kcmdisplayrc. For some reason, the problem seems to have started when I switched from runlevel 3 to run level 5? Darryl Gibson Linux Neophyte (tm)

Re: [newbie] kdesu

Darrylit should be in /usr/bin in fact when you use kpackage to install the kdesu rpm file you can look under the files tab where there's a list of all of the files that kpackage will install from the rpm file. Near or at the top of that list /usr/bin/kdesu will be listed. Alan Darryl

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Re: [newbie] Passing Permissions from 'root' to 'usr'

Thanks Anthony, You might have to forward that email to me again. I'm installing 7.1 Roman Anthony Huereca wrote: Copy /root/.kde to /home/your_user_name. "cp -r /root/.kde /home/user_name/". And then be sure to change all the permissions on those files so that you own them. "chown

[newbie] Xfree 4.0

Title: Xfree 4.0 One simple question... I installed MKD 7.1 with XFree 4.0, and when I loaded XFDrake con configure it, it installed version 3.3.16 and I cannot go back to 4.0... Did ne1 had the same problem??

Re: [newbie] kdesu

Alan Shoemaker wrote: Darrylit should be in /usr/bin in fact when you use kpackage to install the kdesu rpm file you can look under the files tab where there's a list of all of the files that kpackage will install from the rpm file. Near or at the top of that list /usr/bin/kdesu will

[newbie] error with install of tar.gz files

attached is the error, I get when trying to install the latest SCREEM html editor... why am I getting this...anyone know... -- Registered Linux User:73821 ===KompuKit=== Kit Goins ICQ# 7110071 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [newbie] Xfree 4.0

Title: Xfree 4.0 I had this problem and I downloaded all of the necessary files from ftp.xfree86.org and done a manual install. Everything is great now. - Original Message - From: Christian Punchin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 6:18 PM

Re: [newbie] Xfree 4.0

Yep, I had the same problem. But over the course of 2 weeks I've figured out how to fix it. Go to /etc/X11/. In there, there will be a "file" named "X" which is actually just a link to the 3.3.6 X server. So remove that symlink ("rm X") and then create a new X symlink, except that this one will

[newbie] MDK7.1 Looks and Feels Great

Well... I just installed MDK7.1 and it looks great! I am not sure what Failsafe is used for. And, it appears that I do not have to add append="mem="128M" to lilo.conf to set up my RAM. It has append="failsafe" Is that correct? Everything appears more organized. I just have to check how much

Re: [newbie] Memory

Ah! not so...especially when the kernel is acting more like a sargent and isn't suitably equipped to handle the load that's been placed on it. One reason why I love my Linux box. It manages memory and other system resources much more efficiently than Windows does or can in it's current

RE: [newbie] Xfree 4.0

Title: RE: [newbie] Xfree 4.0 Thanks a lot!... btw... did imwheel worked with Xfree 4???... mine never did! ;( -Mensaje original- De: Anthony Huereca [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Enviado el: Martes 20 de Junio de 2000 7:32 PM Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Asunto: Re: [newbie] Xfree 4.0

[newbie] Which is the ideal directory for RealPlayer7 in MDK7.1?

Hi, I noticed that many features are neatly divided into sections in KDE. I downloaded the r7_linux20_libc6_i386_b2.bin. To which directory should the RealPlayer7 be installed to? During the installation of RealPlayer7, the first default is /usr/local/RealPlayer7. When I installed it to this, I

Re: [newbie] Which is the ideal directory for RealPlayer7 in MDK7.1?

let it install to the dir...it wants to... then, when it's finished...copy/paste the binary into your desktop directory Roman Bysh wrote: Hi, I noticed that many features are neatly divided into sections in KDE. I downloaded the r7_linux20_libc6_i386_b2.bin. To which directory should the

Re: [newbie] Web mail server.

Sorry mike, pardon my ignorance, but send mail will allow for a Web based mail system like hotmail/yahoo mail-ish type of thingy? if so XCELNT or if anyone else has an easy and secure solution. I am still open to offers... and thanks for the quick reply, I have noticed people complaining

Re: [[newbie] ETHERNET CARD PROBLEM]

Thanks Scott, Will try it tonite. Thanks Good day! Joe - Original Message - From: Scott Tyson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 3:23 PM Subject: Re: [[newbie] ETHERNET CARD PROBLEM] Have you done an insmod? This installs the module into the

Re: [newbie] another modem

Chandu, How did you get it to work? I have a Zoom2819 modem with jumpers. eunice thompson

Re: [[newbie] ETHERNET CARD PROBLEM]

friend, 1.) add this line to you /etc/conf.modules alias eth0 3c509 ## eth0 if it is your first NIC, eth1 for the next card and so on. 2.) edit or create your /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 and add something like: DEVICE=eth0 ### note: eth1 on the other card

Re: [newbie] Web mail server.

On 19 Jun 2000, at 23:30, Melissa and Michael Grover wrote: I use Sendmail, It is a bit tricky to setup, But it works well.. I found Linuxconf made it fairlt easy. My biggest issue is roaming users - I haven't figured out how to set up pop before send auth. This seems like the best

Re: [newbie] Promise UDMA-66 problems solved?

FWIW, I installed MDK 7.1 onto a hard drive connected to a PCI Promise Ultra66 IDE controller card and had *NO* promblems. Mandrake deserves a pat on the back. wearing a BIG grin To install Caldera eDesktop 2.4 onto a HD connected to a Promise Ultra66 was a bit complicated, so there is a

Re: [newbie] $6.50 for MDK 7.1 2-CD set (GPL version)

M Thompson wrote: Sounds good to me. Tell me where to send my check. Mail the mandrakes to: Rick Murphy 5758 Flager El Paso, Texas 79938

[newbie] How to install Netscape ?

I just down loades Netscape 4.73. It's a src.rpm and I never installed such packages. What do I have to do? Thanks. -- Piero -- Dr Piero Caracciolo Ecole Normale Superieure ...humani nihil ...

Re: [newbie] Web mail server.

Is sendmail a "webmail server program"? If so, My vote goes to Postfix. Faster and more secure than sendmail, and much easier to configure. For good help try this. http://www.moongroup.com/mailhelp.phtml Melissa and Michael Grover wrote: I use Sendmail, It is a bit tricky to

Re: [newbie] Bus error (Solved)

"Michael H. Collins" wrote: Dunno about Mandrake, because I have been afraid to install plugger. In SuSE 6.4 Plugger was causing this exact same thing. Uninstalling plugger worked for me. Thanks for the advice to all Yes - somehow the plugger is the problem. I found that it was

[newbie] PGP 4 Pine

This evening I picked up a copy of PGP for Pine and I was wondering if anyone on here knows how to use it. I was also wondering if there is anywhere that I can look at some documentation for Pine that will help with this? -- Mark I love my Linux Box!

Re: [newbie] $6.50 for MDK 7.1 2-CD set (GPL version)

Mark Weaver wrote: You can get the same thing at http://www.cheapbytes.com for $1.99 US. -- Mark Yes that is right - so they say anyway. I have ordered it more than a week ago (the 'normal' edition as preorder), and because I live in Europe the charge for delivery is a little higher. But my

Re: [newbie] $6.50 for MDK 7.1 2-CD set (GPL version)

I think I made this offer to someone before and was publicly flamed for such a thought.I think if I did not download the above I too would go to Matt.. From: "Ralph Day" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] $6.50 for MDK 7.1 2-CD set

Re: [newbie] kdesu

DarrylI guess that wasn't the rpm from your installation CD then? Alan Darryl Gibson wrote: Alan Shoemaker wrote: Darrylit should be in /usr/bin in fact when you use kpackage to install the kdesu rpm file you can look under the files tab where there's a list of all of the

Re: [newbie] Web mail server.

Hi -- If you're willing to pay for a commercial server, try DMail for Linux. You can get it at www.netwinsite.com. We've used it for some time, and have found it quite stable. --Original Message Text--- From: Brian Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 14:20:58 +1000 Hey guys, I usually sit back and watch

[newbie] i586 or i686???

Hi again. Been having a look at shell scripts etc. and noticed that when entering the comand "set | more" I find amongst other things "HOSTTYPE=i586" However at the login prompt it describes my system as i686 Why the difference and what is their meaning??? My processor is not intel but a Cyric

Re: [newbie] Probs with Abiword

On Sun, 11 Jun 2000, you wrote: Do you know about the wc (word count command) that is part of the system? It can be set up to work inside Vim and others. Can let you have the relevant snippet from my .vimrc file if that would help. Glyn M. Cheers Glyn. I've just checked up on the

[newbie] Problem on Mandrake 6.5

Sir/Mam, Kindly provide us a technical support on Mandrake. Is Mandrake 6.5 support Adaptec SCSI Controller 29160 or not? If not what version this OS support the controller? Or do we need to download a driver for that card.. Hoping for immediate responce. Thanks, Cris

[newbie] Mounting a Pioneer 105s ATAPI DVD drive...

I installed mandrake 7.1 from the drive fine, so it recognizes it and mounts it for installation. Afterward, when it is installed it will not mount. It returns '/dev/cdrom is an invalid block device'. Hardware: Pioneer 105S ATAPI DVD 10x/40x, (attempting to mount as /dev/cdrom) SAF

[newbie] Balsa

Is it possible to use Balsa with Kde, or daoes it have to used in the Gnome environment?

[newbie] Internet Server Question(Maybe)?

Here's the deal. I have a DSL connection that all the computers on my LAN share. We have an extra phone line that noone calls cause it used to be our dial-up internet connection. My brother is cheap and doesn't want to pay for his own internet acount, so here's what we did in windows 2000.