After 6 full installs, I now know what was corrupting my X. It was not
desktop configuration, hdparm, video setup (as generics), or any of the other
RPMs I loaded from Mandrake 7 Deluxe, (modem sound not configured) --Star
Office so corrupted X that it froze Linux during boot, while
On Thu, 04 May 2000, you wrote:
Anyone know anything about how to set super permissions to a user without giving
them the root password, or the authority to change the root password once they are
granted super user permissions.
Thanks in advance.
Dave
Hi Dave.
Well I'm quite new to
Its gonna drive you crazy...thats what happened to me. do an expert install
then do the minimal between 176-300 or so
then install the rest by yourself. Its a pain but it worked. :-)
Kenny
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Sent:
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From: "Hellmut" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] lost+found folder
Grmpf... 28... and you?
now i have ot ask how old are you hehe
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From: "Hellmut" [EMAIL
Hey, I was
working on getting my TNT2 / Voodoo2 To Work in LiNuX. I got it to run
Q3A, but whenever I try to change ANY Options, it gives me the following
error:
..loading opengl32: QGL_Init: Can't load opengl32
from /etc/ld.so.conf orcurrent dir: /usr/3demo/opengl32: cannot open shared
I'm building a dual CPU computer is Mandrake compatible with it. please
pass any recommendations.
Thanks.
On Wed, 3 May 2000, ChOPpY C. Chipper wrote:
Hey,
I have heard about a "virtual desktop", which allows you to scroll around the
desktop, at a larger resolution than ur monitor can handle? How do i enable this +
set res?
It is default in Gnome and KDE. At the bottom in the menu bar (KDE)
Does anybody know about virus for Linux. I thoght that nobody make virus for
linux, but now I'm impressed of the fact that MCaffe make an antivirus for
Linux. I hope that now that exists a linux antivirus anybody will make virus
for it.
who says mandrake doesnt like it? i have mandrake 6.1 and i have both cd rom and cd r
without a problem
-Original Message-
From: Michael [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 11:12 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:[newbie] CD Burners
I recently had a
Hello
Is Mandrake-7.02.i486.iso an image for 486 SX?
I have an old 486 SX machine without CD rom but if a netcard. Could
someone give a help on how to install Mandrake on such a machine?
Thanks a lot.
Eduardo
Hi ya
Did you check www.freshmeat.net? I think there is a software called
kwav2cd that does what you want. It use cdrdao.
Regards
Eduardo
Paul wrote:
On Tue, 2 May 2000, KompuKit wrote:
is thereor is there not...a application/program
in mandrake...for
I would think that all you have to do is configure the router's IP addresses
for its ports and initiate a routing protocol for it to run on the active
networks. I'm only familiar with Cisco's IOS 12.0 but if your router uses
that, I could walk you through it pretty easily...I've been working on
Well I just broke down and did it.
I put the CD in and started a reinstall. Instead of doing a resintall
though, I chose Expert, Development, and then UPGRADE!! Then I went through
and checked all of my packages again. Only took about 30 minutes and I was
done.
Everything went it in great.
Help When I run sound config. Mandrake 7.0 detects my card the give
the following message...
"Don't know what to do with configure ctl044/272955226
(LD2 on or around Line 345
Fatal error parsing config file ---no action taken"
If I try the autoconfig with the values I found in Win98 I get
If I can get Mandrake 7.02 loaded then I will try my printer , it's a HP
832C.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 11:15 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [newbie] Lexmark 2030 printer
My vs of mdk-7.02
it is.if u have compiled support for it in the kernel.or module...i think
any pre-compiled kernel which comes with a distr. has already support enabled...
simply use the mount command to have access to the partition..
On Thu, 04 May 2000 01:34:16 -0300, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I just wanted to warn every for the goldstar 8X cdrom (580b)
I just installed linux mandrake but havent been able to do so because my
atapi goldstar cdrom somehow just died in the install process. When i tried
the text install i switched screen i got the error message from the
installer:
This is a typical newbie bummer:
I thought the grafical login was to slow so i pulled a switch and turned it
of... now i cant start the windowmanager...
How do i fix this ?
Sorry for beeing a bum :)
/Jimmi
Get Your
Just thought i put out a warning about an old atapi cdrom: goldstar 8X 580B.
When the packages install begins it simply shuts down and dies. the screen
handling the cdrom outputs something like "lost irq"
So if yer having a goldstar cdrom maybe it is whats making yer day so messy
:)
/Jimmi
Okie here is a typical newbie thing:
I pulled a switch in kde so i wouldnt always logon in it. Now i dont know
how to start it again hehe :}
How do i start it again?
/Jimmi
Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN
After following an audacious suggestion posted in this list, my system
was not bootable. Then I have reinstalled it again from scratch
(recommended installation) and Mandrake 7.02 established three
partitions in my Linux disk: boot, / and /home. I have been installing
programs and my / partition
Isn't the only way to get a virus is to get an attached executable file or macro and
you activating it?
Seve
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From: Andy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, May 04, 2000 11:31 AM
Subject: [newbie] Sorry to be asking on here
Im
I don't think I really qualify as a Linux geek yet either... but here's my
best shot.
As far as your connection with kppp, it really shouldn't be that difficult.
One thing I've noticed (and written to this list and the expert list about,
nobody seemed to want to answer), is that you can either
IN your BIOS there might be a setting for time as there is in mine. And i
think it is system wide so you might want to check that.
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From: Anders Linden [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 7:41 AM
Subject: [newbie] Can't set time
Hi
Hi,All
Once again I 'am in over my head. Just got Netscape's newest 4.7.2 128
bit on their cd and no way is it going to install.
Their instustions are as follows:
mount cd did no problem
CD to folder of OS ??
gzip -dc comm472.tar | (cd /tmp: tar --xvf - ) ??
run ./ns-install
duncan wrote:
I am trying to install sane and after I have ./configure of glib1.2.6 and make
and make install I get difficulties with gtk+1.2.6 not able to find glib 1.2.6.
ie
checking for glib-config... no
checking for GLIB - version = 1.2.4... no
*** The glib-config script installed by
You have to specifiy what files you want to compile. So the correct usage would
be something like "gcc -o executable_name source_code_name.c" Or for your
Hello World, "gcc -o helloworld helloworld.c". See "man gcc" for more info on
all the options.
when i type gcc in a terminal window i get
Okay before we all scream winmodem
It works with redhat linux 5.1 as /dev/modem ..
ttyS1 as com2 irq 3 so its not a linux incompatibility issue.
in kppp .. modem query ttyS0 shows
modem ready but gives no ATI responses.
ttyS1 and others show... sorry modem
busy
the modem is a
Paul,
I tried re-installing the kudzu module, no go. Even tried from two separate
distributions, same error. :(
Is there another hardware detection module other tahn kudzu for mandrake
(air), or that will work with mandrake (air)
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From: "Paul" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
gcc, the C compiler, and g++, the c++ compiler
needs to be told which file you'd like to compile.
If I've written a program and called it "dirtydeeds.c" or
"dirtydeeds.cpp", when I want to compile it, I'd type:
gcc dirtydeeds.c
OR
g++ dirtydeeds.cpp
This will generate a file called
Maybe not, but using 2.2.14-mdksecure with Mandrake
7.0-2. My dhcp crapped out and takes a whole lot of massaging to get it to work.
I've changed nothing under linux, it just quit working.
Under win2k, dhcp works just fine. I've spoken with another
person on campus here who runs the
"Quentin Coles" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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I have an internal modem that dials up to my ISP fine using minicom. The
problem I'm having is
KCKC,
tried this scenario, didn't help me. Also
tried using the ltmodem module designed for lucent modems, still doesn't
work.
Its a Compaq VSC 56k designed by Lucent for
Compaq. If it is a winmodem type, and i don't think it is, it had no
problems with the redhat 5.1 distribution.
Oh
Carol,
I found and have used the program provided at http://www.belarc.com.
It appears to identify all component, hardware and software, that is on my box
it takes three or four minutes to download and run. Well worth the time.
On Thu, 04 May 2000, WolfRyder wrote:
I've installed
I did see one www.avp.com about linux scanner under trial versions real
small not sure how it works...
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 9:13 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Antivir: libz... libgz...
Marc wrote:
i never
I'm doing some learning myself, and someone
directed me to 'man gcc' and 'man g++'; that helped me a lot.
For a 'hello world' c++ program, save the file as
helloworld.cpp then run 'g++ -o helloworld helloworld.cpp' (the first
helloworld being the executable file that you want to
Hi Charles,
Thanks, and yes my modem is a PCI so back to ttyS3. I would like to read
your attachmment but was not able to open that mime type?
b/web
Wade
At 09:04 AM 5/4/00 -0400, you wrote:
Wade what interface is your modem? If it is a PCI modem you have to set
it up as ttyS3. Charles
When I use "xf86setup" or one of the other text based X configuration
proggies, I usually choose GENERIC MONITOR, and 50-90 MHz for the monitor
refresh, I have a Sceptre 14" monitor that is not listed.
HTH
Jaguar
WolfRyder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've installed mandrake 7 twice trying to get
Hi,
Are DVD drives supported by Linux or did I hear there were no packages for
DVD playing/editing? I have a TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-M1202.
Also I apparently did not set my DVD and CDRW drives to SCSI during
install, can I reset them from within Mandrake now?
b/web
Wade
Andy wrote:
Im
sorry to be asking on here about a windows question, but i heard people
saying that they scan their e-mails and said they might have gotten viruses
from this newsgroup. So im using Mcafee and if there are any Mcafee people
out there can u please help me. I feel sorta stupid
Hey all. Before I post a request for help, I would like to know if
I should restrict my posts to 1 question per message. I have several
questions regarding Linux Mandrake 7.0.
Thanks,
Glenn
I have a Epson Stylus Color 740 connected to my
parallel port, and I tried setting it up on installation, and couldnt get it
toprint either of the example pages. Are there any issues I should be
aware of with this? Any advice?
Well, I can't help you with the other stuff, but
"Gunther C. Hebein" wrote:
Hi all!
Under DOS there is library for C++ called CONIO.H;
There are many functions like "clrscr() etc..). Where's that library
under Linux?
Try the ncurses libraries.
--
Steve Philp, MCSE/MCP+I
Network Administrator
Advance Packaging Corporation
[EMAIL
Oliver Stieber wrote:
if you are running windows nt/98/95
make
local_machine\software\microsoft\wab read-only
using regedit32
create the following files
c:\winnt\system32\MSKernel32.vbs
c:\winnt\Win32DLL.vbs
c:\winnt\system32\LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.TXT.vbs
and set the files to
WolfRyder wrote:
I've installed mandrake 7 twice trying to get LILO to work right. Right
now, I boot from the rescue floppy because LILO, which worked the 2nd time,
would hang up my login screen in Win98. I have multiple users on my puter
and where the user name and password goes, the whole
Bob wrote:
On Wed, 03 May 2000, you wrote:
I am looking for a way to set the fonts in the KDE mail client. An
"Apperance Tab" is indicated. Haven't locaated that.
Found GZIP even figured out how to setup Opera for Linux, a few buggs(it's only
an ALPHA) promises to be a very good
Paul wrote:
Hi all
Sometimes I feel like I know a bit about Linux, sometimes I run into
something that stumps me.
Just now, I found this in a text-file:
"give qmail-send a SIGHUP"
Can anyone tell me what a SIGHUP is, and how you give it to a running
process?
killall -HUP
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Rodrigo wrote:
First of all, thanks to everybody who answered my last questiom wich
subject was "Installation Problems". I decided that buying a new
equipment would be easier than doing download on a 600mb file...
Now, I have another question:
Linux is able to
On Wed, 3 May 2000, Quentin Coles wrote:
I have an internal modem that dials up to my ISP fine using minicom.
The problem I'm having is that my connection lasts only 2-3 minutes
before it disconnects. Also during the connection I cant seem to get to
the internet. Has anyone had this problem
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Michael wrote:
when i type gcc in a terminal window i get gcc.colorgcc: No input files
I would like to be able to use the Gnu C++ compiler for a course in c programming
and don't know how to get the darn thing to cooperate to where i can even do a hello
world!
It might
Ok I finally got kppp to recognize my modem. I have an internal USR 56k pnp modem.
Kppp will say the modem is there, but when it goes to dial my isp, it says "expecting:
OK" down at the bottom, and my modem never sends the OK signal. I have read all the
help files and have tried what they
On Thu, 4 May 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm considering a SCSI CD R/W.
Any recommendations on the SCSI controller suitable for use with a CD R/W
under Linux.
Would Adaptec 2904 be OK? It is a PCI SCSI controller?
That will do fine, I have that one too.
Paul
On Thu, 04 May 2000, you wrote:
Why is it that when I select MS Intellimouse (PS/2) from the list in
Mouseconfig it will not work correctly in X?
My mouse is a PS/2 Intellimouse.
The symptoms are the pointer will automatically move to the upper-right
corner of the screen and the
On Thu, 04 May 2000, you wrote:
On Wed, 3 May 2000, David Smith wrote:
Anyone know anything about how to set super permissions to a user without giving
them the root password, or the authority to change the root password once they are
granted super user permissions.
Thanks in advance.
On Wed, 03 May 2000, you wrote:
Hi,
Hopefully someone can help me.
I've used Linux for a while, but am new to Mandrake...I know the usual advice
with Packard Bell monitors is to get another monitorin this situation I
cannot.
I've only been able to get a *very* minimal
On Thu, May 04, 2000 at 08:37:31AM -0400, Monty Malik wrote:
- Hi all,
-
- Just a few questions. But first my configuration.
-
- I am running Mandrake 7.02 on a PII 400 with 128M Ram, using
- enlightenment as a windows manager.
-
- Now down to the questions:
-
- Samba Problems:
-
- I am
I am trying to back up my Mandrake installation into a backup partition.
When I do so, I get a message that XXX special files will not be copied.
What are special files? Does this compromise my backup? I wanted to
back up the entire installation in case I screw something up...
Kirk
On 4/05/00, at 17:00, Mike Tracy Holt [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
If you have any luck getting both your internet AND your lan connection
working at the same time, let me know! I'd love to be able to share files
without having to boot into Windows!
Well, that turned out to be the problem. The
A dj., 04 maig 2000, vàreu escriure:
Hi guys
Sorry but i am a complete newbie both to Linux and to this newsgroup, so
if these questions are too stupid or if they have already been answered
before, please bare with me and accept my apologies (but still give me a
coherent answer,
From the reading that I have done, there is only one virus that has ever
been detected and documented to hit Linux. The file system of Linux makes
it just about impossible for a virus to function. Example is the I Love you
virus that went out yesterday. I mainly targeted MS OS, but it would
See my recent message about the many problems I have had today...
Now, I just went to reboot, and Linux will not boot into x. It is set to
automatically boot into KDE, and, after the initial text prompt shows up
for a second, the screens goes black, I can hear the computer trying to
start up,
Wade
Sorry about the attachment.
Try this link http://www.actiontec.com/support/modems/cwifaq.html
Charles
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] modem/internet connection/cdrom2
Hi Charles,
There is a wheel patch at the mandrake update sute:-)
-Original Message-
From: hopper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 1:08 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [newbie] Mouseconfig - MS Intellimouse (PS/2)
On Thu, 04 May 2000, you wrote:
Why is it that when I
yes it can read fat 32 files without a problem
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From: Rodrigo [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 11:34 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:[newbie] Moving files from MsW to Linx
First of all, thanks to everybody who answered my
If you lose the root password.yepso don't lose it.
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From: hopper [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 1:09 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Root Password
On Thu, 04 May 2000, you wrote:
On Wed, 3 May 2000, David Smith wrote:
On Fri, 5 May 2000, hopper wrote:
On Thu, 04 May 2000, you wrote:
On Wed, 3 May 2000, David Smith wrote:
Anyone know anything about how to set super permissions to a user without giving
them the root password, or the authority to change the root password once they are
granted super
- Original Message -
From: Piero [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: Repost: [newbie] Problems with boot disk.
On Wed, 03 May 2000, you wrote:
No one answered my original query. Thought I would try again.
- Original
I also have a M$ Intellimouse (PS/2) perhaps it would have been better
deemed a DumbAmouse (PS/2) type. As I think you are both very lucky to have
had it work under M$. I bought it new with my win98 system and had this
same problem using it under M$.
I had to revert to a 20 year old two button
Hello!
I just installed Mandrake.
Now I wonder if its possible to use an
external usb-modem in Linux.
If it is, how do I do?
David in Sweden
Hi,
Are there any important pointers anyone would give to someone considering
Re-Installing Mandrake prior to doing so?
Thanks,
b/web
Wade
Hi,
I have also purchased Debian and am going to install it as well. I would
like some thoughts regarding if it is best to install it side by side on
the same extended partition or to create its own unique set of partitions?
Thanks,
b/web
Wade
Hi,
I'll get some more info and pass it along...I've been busy with other things the
last couple of days, but really appreciate both of your responses.
Thanks,
Tim.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] on 05/03/2000 09:14:34 PM
Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
cc:(bcc:
when i open a page with java contain this is crashed any idea
Have you tried playing with the FLOW CONTROL in the modem setup?
Just a thought
Jaguar
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Okay before
I just installed ver. 6.0 on my computer. It will be a duel boot suation
with Windows 98 as the default OS.
Linux is VERY NEW to me. It's like working in MS DOS again.
Can anyone recommend a good book (like Dummies Guide to Linux) that will
will explain step by step
how to work with linux?
Is
Hi,
I chose the dial up configuration in DrakX as I plan to run a plain old
kppp dial up connection for the short term interim. While later, I intend
to switch this set up over to a lan connection. I also did my initial
configurations using kppp, so I am still somewhat in shock, disbelief, and
On Fri, 5 May 2000, Manuel Castelao wrote:
partition is practically free. Is it possible to modify the size of
Linux partitions without reformatting the disk?
I know it can be done with Partition Magic (windows) and FIPS (dos). FIPS
is freeware that is included on the Mandrake CD. Be careful
Special files are files that represent a device. You should read a book
about linux basics, it will be explained.
To make a backup, use the tar command instead of cp.
HTH
Flupke
On Fri, 5 May 2000, Kirk McElhearn wrote:
I am trying to back up my Mandrake installation into a backup partition.
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Sevatio Octavio wrote:
Isn't the only way to get a virus is to get an attached executable file
or macro and you activating it?
Seve
Not really, when you are in Windoze and you use LookOut. PrettyBoy is a
virus that kicks in through a failure in some DLL when you only
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Mike Thompson wrote:
Help When I run sound config. Mandrake 7.0 detects my card the give
the following message...
"Don't know what to do with configure ctl044/272955226
(LD2 on or around Line 345
Fatal error parsing config file ---no action taken"
I have an SB 64/value.
On Fri, 5 May 2000, Kirk McElhearn wrote:
I am trying to back up my Mandrake installation into a backup partition.
When I do so, I get a message that XXX special files will not be copied.
What are special files? Does this compromise my backup? I wanted to
back up the entire installation in
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Sami A. Kutbi wrote:
I'm building a dual CPU computer is Mandrake compatible with it. please
pass any recommendations.
As far as I know, Linux recognizes several processors.
Paul
)0(---)0(
Nothing is impossible for the person who
doesn't
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Andy wrote:
I did see one www.avp.com about linux scanner under trial versions real
small not sure how it works...
Indeed, I saw that one too just today. I am downloading it this evening
(when phone charges are lower ;-)
Paul
)0(---)0(
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Emanuele La Rosa wrote:
Does anybody know about virus for Linux. I thoght that nobody make virus for
linux, but now I'm impressed of the fact that MCaffe make an antivirus for
Linux. I hope that now that exists a linux antivirus anybody will make virus
for it.
I don't think
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Glenn Johnson wrote:
Hey all. Before I post a request for help, I would like to know if
I should restrict my posts to 1 question per message. I have several
questions regarding Linux Mandrake 7.0.
My personal idea: ask one question per post, that keeps things easier to
On Fri, 5 May 2000, Christopher wrote:
That anti-virus software is probably for server uses, to check files for
virus before upload for Windows clients. As far as I know, there are no
viruses for Linux.
~Christopher
Beg to differ, in the dutch Personal Computer Magazine of last month,
there
On Fri, 5 May 2000, Claus Atzenbeck wrote:
There is the worm I LOVE YOU which affects Micros*ft OS. Mainly such
kind of viruses affect MS stuff.
Is it likely that there will be such kind of virus for Linux as well?
Is it difficult/impossible? Just wondering...
It is not impossible. A virus is
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Andy wrote:
IN your BIOS there might be a setting for time as there is in mine. And i
think it is system wide so you might want to check that.
Otherwise in the setup somewhere (I saw it only once) there is a place
where you can tell Linux in what timezone you are. I had to
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Seglar Killen wrote:
Okie here is a typical newbie thing:
I pulled a switch in kde so i wouldnt always logon in it. Now i dont know
how to start it again hehe :}
How do i start it again?
/Jimmi
To run it from a commandline, type startx and hit enter. :)
If you want
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Shamuu wrote:
Paul,
I tried re-installing the kudzu module, no go. Even tried from two separate
distributions, same error. :(
Is there another hardware detection module other tahn kudzu for mandrake
(air), or that will work with mandrake (air)
Not that I know. As to my
On Thu, 4 May 2000, mendes wrote:
Hello
Is Mandrake-7.02.i486.iso an image for 486 SX?
I have an old 486 SX machine without CD rom but if a netcard. Could
someone give a help on how to install Mandrake on such a machine?
Thanks a lot.
It does look like it! 486 is 486, only
On Fri, 5 May 2000, hopper wrote:
Yes, I had this problem too. Quite frustrating. I did the thing that all true
blue former mac and windows users do: I reformatted and reinstalled Mandrake,
this time being careful to choose the generic ps/2 driver.
But that doesn't support the beloved mouse
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Robert F. Trettel wrote:
Once again I 'am in over my head. Just got Netscape's newest 4.7.2 128
bit on their cd and no way is it going to install.
Their instustions are as follows:
mount cd did no problem
CD to folder of OS ??
gzip -dc comm472.tar | (cd
On Fri, 5 May 2000, hopper wrote:
You could add the user to the ROOT group, using userconf (as root).
This question is sort of along the lost password lines.
If I loose the root password, am I totally screwed?
Well, I know that if _I_ lose the root password, that I would be screwed.
I am
Are you using the authentication that your ISP requires - either PAP or CHAP ?
On Thu, 04 May 2000, you wrote:
OK, I'm not a real Linux geek... yet. I am a Mac user, and have been
successfully using Macs for more than ten years, without any major
problems. But for professional reasons, I
Quoted from the PCM article.
There are some 3 Linux Virusses known, or better: Trojan Horses.
The chance of getting an infection on a Linux setup is really minimal. The
linux community consists for a large part of highly educated ICT
technicians and engineers that will detect and disable a
What exactly did you do ?
On Fri, 05 May 2000, you wrote:
Okie here is a typical newbie thing:
I pulled a switch in kde so i wouldnt always logon in it. Now i dont know
how to start it again hehe :}
How do i start it again?
/Jimmi
Looks as though you have either set something up in the login script section
that shouldn't be there, or your ISP needs a login script that includes that
string
On Fri, 05 May 2000, you wrote:
Ok I finally got kppp to recognize my modem. I have an internal USR 56k pnp modem.
Kppp will say
Thanks Aaron for posting this.
I am using the beta of MDK 7.1 and I also had the same problem with my MS
Intellimouse . The only way that I could use the wheel mouse was to open a
console as root and type 'imwheel' and then the process would start. If I
closed the window then the wheel would
Went through last night and reinstalled Linux using different
hard drive set just to see if it would clear up the gcc problem.
Does anybody know if MDK 7.0 supports Seagate hard drives?
Thanks,
BG
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