Vincent Meyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> OK, more news.
>
> The install with the frozen mouse died unexpectedly while
> I was selecting packages. TOTALLY bombed - exited neatly though
> and said was safe to reboot - so it didn't eat the file systems!
do other have the same pb? is it easy to reproduce?
[...]
> Reboot the system - and both the 2.4 and 2.2 kernels are on the LILO
> menu. Ummm. I don't remember clicking on the 2.2 kernel, although i
> might have accidently. Is this something the installer did?
only case kernel22 is installed is when the boot kernel is a 2.2
only case kernel22-secure is installed is when security level > 3
>
> Booted 2.4 kernel. CD-RW configured as IDE-SCSI, DVD drive not.
> I'd think it should be, as DVD stuff can access SCSI, but can't
> copy CD-ROMS as all the CD burning stuff can't see the drive without
> it being IDE-SCSI. Edited this, rebooted, and looks like it copies
> CD-ROMS ok. (haven't checked the target disk for readablility yet,
> but it did the process and ejected the finished disk when it was done)
always the same pb, if we allow DVD drives to be seen as SCSI, they won't be
seen as IDE anymore. Meaning people won't understand what's happening, or will
they?
>
> I don't think the video configured correctly. The card is a AGP Pro
> with a Trident Blade chip set, and it does not appear to have any of the
> acceleration stuff working.
>
> Tux Racer refreshes like one frame every 7-8 seconds, and Flightgear
> won't get past the splash screen. I presume this is related to the
> 3D acceleration not working? Any hints on re-configuring the card
> would be appreciated.
fpons (aka 3d configuration specialist) is on holidays for 3 weeks, so if you
tell me what's wrong i'll fix, but not much more :p
