Linux-Hardware Digest #305, Volume #9 Sat, 30 Jan 99 05:13:34 EST
Contents:
Re: Success at Booting Linux from ATAPI ZIPDRIVE??? (Frank Carney)
Re: Eggcam support for Linux (James)
Re: HardWare Advice Much Appreciated (James)
Re: Winmodem or no?? (Charlie Vigue)
Re: Cheapest Linux "Hardmodem"? Less than $55.95? (Chris Lee)
Re: 3COM sells crippled modems (was 3COM "support" (was: any voice capable/fax
modem software for use in warp4?)) ("狂人")
Re: QuickCam VC (James)
Re: Arrggghhh!!! (James)
CD Re-Writable (James)
Re: Ram Detection (Simon H. Garlick)
Re: Linux becomes slow with more memory (Gert Wollny)
tape backup drive support ("R.H.")
Printer problem :) (same ol' - same ol') ("Udfyld dette med chfn. Oprettet af root")
qlogic2100 driver and kernel 2.2.x (Seth Mason)
Re: Any SB 128PCI Users? ("KiWiB0RG")
Re: Newbie Q: Linux Box as Router, Server, Gateway?
Re: 3COM sells crippled modems (was 3COM "support" (was: any voice capable/fax
modem software for use in warp4?)) (Jack Troughton)
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From: Frank Carney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.misc,linux.redhat.misc
Subject: Re: Success at Booting Linux from ATAPI ZIPDRIVE???
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:21:10 -0700
In order to do this the motherboard bios must support it. If it does
not then it will not happen. Many MBs do support both the IDE Zip IDE
LS120. Good Luck
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From: James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Eggcam support for Linux
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 01:11:08 -0700
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>From all the information I've seen about video for Linux, the only truely
supported
video system is from hauppauge.
Kees Leune wrote:
> I am looking for a video camera which I can hook up to my computer. I have
> heard very good stories about the Eggcam made by Panasonic. According to the
> QuickCam Third-Party Drivers web page at http://www.crynwr.com/qcpc/ that
>
>
> Thanks in advance
> -Kees
>
> --
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From: James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.misc,linux.redhat.misc
Subject: Re: HardWare Advice Much Appreciated
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 01:16:29 -0700
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Any SoundBlaster card (or compatible) would be my first suggestion.
I still use a Pro Audio Spectrum 16 card on me second Linux box, good sound
and never had a driver problem with it. I might suggest getting a disk larger
than
2 meg id you plan to load Linux and a few of the development apps such as
java swingset, database tools from Oracle, Informix, IBM DB2 or Sybase.
(and there are SO many more to choose from !)
A Nourai wrote:
> i'd like to build a system for linux from scratch.
>
> I was wondering what sound cardS would give me the least problem.
> I dont need anything fancy, anythig that will allow me to listen to mp3's
> with reasonable quality will suffice.
>
> also, under what conditions will I ever need more than 2 gig to run linux?
>
> thanks
>
> pls reply to me via email disregarding the XXX in my address, or post to
> this group.
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From: Charlie Vigue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux,comp.os.linux.advocacy,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Winmodem or no??
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 07:59:38 -0800
DaZZa wrote:
> On Thu, 28 Jan 1999, Charlie Vigue wrote:
>
> > > Not Really.......
> > > There are just too many vague generalities and too many combinations.
> > > Its more like a specification than a standard.
> >
> > Do you have any idea what ANSI stands for?
>
> American National Standards Institute.
>
> However, ANSI "standards" are more de-facto standards as opposed to
> de-jure ones like IEEE or ISO.
OK. But it is a standard, de-facto, de-jure or de anything else.
What about NSI/TIA/EIA 232-F-1997 is ambiguous?
I've never had anything that claimed to be RS232 fail to work with other
RS232 devices. I HAVE had plenty of 'serial' devices not work with RS232
devices, but that is to be expected.
EX: I can buy a serial to parallel converter, or an RS232 to RS422 converter.
One claims to meet a standard, one merely claims vague functionality. Serial
could be RS232, RS422, etc. or (most likely) could refer to compatability
with a PC serial port. RS 232 means RS 232.
> They just came into common useage because America was at the forefront of
> early computer useage, and people just continued to use them because it's
> easier than changing.
And that makes ANSI the American National Specifications Institute? What is
your point?
ANSI is a well known and accepted STANDARDS body. They produce standards.
It's what they do.
> DaZZa
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Chris Lee)
Subject: Re: Cheapest Linux "Hardmodem"? Less than $55.95?
Date: 29 Jan 1999 14:04:45 GMT
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] says...
>
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Chris Lee) writes:
>
>> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> says...
>> >
>> >Can anyone find a better price than $55.95 on a modem listed as
>> >working with Linux on http://www.o2.net/~gromitkc/winmodem.html, or
>> >otherwise known to be compatible? At www.buycomp.com I found the Best
>> >Data #56SF for $55.95. Its not "V.90", is that important? Test your
>> >surfing/shopping skills!
>>
>> Do yourself a real favor and check around your local office supply stores
>> and such before buying a modem via the WWW. You'll find out that the
prices
>> aren't all that different once you add in the WWW site's S&H fees, and
>> you'll won't run into problems with returning the modem if you buy it
local.
>
>What's the best price you've seen at an office supply store for
>a Linux compatible modem?
I've seen the Zoom 56k v.90/56kflex that comes with mac/pc software for
$80.00 at an local Staples office supply. They also carried 3Com modems for
around $20-$30 cheaper than many other places I've seen.
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Crossposted-To:
comp.os.os2.comm,comp.os.os2.misc,comp.os.linux.setup,comp.os.os2.setup.misc
From: "狂人" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 3COM sells crippled modems (was 3COM "support" (was: any voice
capable/fax modem software for use in warp4?))
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 08:09:32 GMT
In <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, on 01/30/99
at 07:15 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ron Gibson) said:
>On Fri, 29 Jan 1999 00:35:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Brush) wrote:
>> I didn't think even NT could deal with a winmodem. Wow, we are in
>> trouble when one cannot even tell from the box that we are being
>> robbed. I also wasn't aware that other manufacturers are making
>> winmodems. Sad times :(
>I insist on opening the box and looking for the jumpers.
Or refund guarantee with NO RESTOCKING FEE WHATSOEVER... :)
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From: James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: QuickCam VC
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 01:27:33 -0700
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Good LUCK!!!!
I talked to the vendor a few months ago and NO WAY would they offer an form
of support or documentation! Yeah it's cool under Win, They just don't take
Linux
seriously!, Try a Hauppaugge instead!
Jeff Kopmanis wrote:
> Yeah, I know...the QuickCam VC is on the explicit "no-way!" list of Linux
> Drivers. BUT...I'm feeling ambitious and have picked up some info on
> writing device drivers, have scoured the net for info on this VC beast.
>
> anybody have any info on a VC? ANY insights into tackling this reverse
> engineering nightmare (for me anyway) would be MOST appreciated.
>
> Please email the response back, as our news server has been VERY flakey
> lately.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Jeff. :)
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From: James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Arrggghhh!!!
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 01:23:58 -0700
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If it's any help I think that your MB has a built in IDE controller (my
PcChips 598 does)
and if you are using a seperate SCSI card you may need to disable the on
motherboard
IDE controller through BIOS?
James
Shane Bearham wrote:
> Peter Ludwig wrote:
>
> > I am trying to setup my new hardware, and it refuses to install Debian
> > Linux (Base System Downloaded Today off the Internet).
> >
> > The problem which occurs is simple :-
> >
> > When initialising the partitions the partition gets almost initialised
> > (i.e. almost completed just need to write a little bit of extra info
> > to the drive to complete the partition init), and then the System
> > stops responding.
> >
> > My Hardware is as follows :-
> > Intel Pentium 166 Overdrive Processor,
> > PC-Chips M571 Motherboard (featuring the Intel TX-Pro II Chipset, with
> > onboard VGA, and Soundcard),
> > Adaptec 1542CF SCSI Controller Card,
> > Twin Quantum Empire 1080S HDD's.
> >
> > No Other Hardware is in my machine at present (nope, not even a floppy
> > Drive).
> >
> > If anyone would be able to provide me with an answer to my problem it
> > would be much appreciated. DOS has me peeved already and I've only
> > been forced to use it again for the last day or two...
>
> Hmmm That's a tough one... I setup a system on the TX Pro II M/B also
> with the IDT-C6-225 Winchip... and it worked without a hitch...
> even X is working at 1280x1024 .( which is I think is the sis 5597 )
> Though I notice you have a 1542F SCSI card which by chance I've also had
> problems with but NOT in that same system..
>
> Sorry ...can't help any more than that
>
> Shane()
>
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From: James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: CD Re-Writable
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 01:29:04 -0700
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
"allo all!
Was wondering if anyone out there went through the pain and agony of
getting a Memorex CDRW 2216 to write under Linux??????
Tia
James
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Simon H. Garlick)
Crossposted-To: linux.redhat.install,comp.os.linux.help
Subject: Re: Ram Detection
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 08:19:12 GMT
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Yea, verily on Fri, 29 Jan 1999 23:57:43 -0500, did Gregory J Smith
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> write unto us:
>what was the fix I've got the same problem my system saw 32Mb until I added
32Mb
>now it only sees 16Mb with and with out the linux mem=64mb option (as a
matter
>of fact if I issue anything over 16mb in the mem= command the kernel panics
it
>can't see any memory at all....
>thanks
edit /etc/lilo.conf and immediately above the "image" lines, add the line
append="mem=XXM"
where XX is the amount of memory you have in Mb.
Save and close, then run /sbin/lilo to update the system. Reboot.
S :)
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From: Gert Wollny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Linux becomes slow with more memory
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 15:02:52 +0000
And I forgot to mention - top gives no usefull results!
Bye
Gert
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From: "R.H." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: tape backup drive support
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 01:45:45 -0800
I have a Teac Internal Backup Tape drive that I use with Win98. It is
installed in parallel with the floppy controller cable. Does anyone
know if it is possible to use it with Linux. I have Caldera Linux 1.3
with a 2.0.35 kernal.
Thanks,
Roger
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From: "Udfyld dette med chfn. Oprettet af root" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Printer problem :) (same ol' - same ol')
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 14:41:01 +0100
Now I've tried to find the answer for quite a while -- thought I might
just as well ask.
"Printer not working! %#^#$%$@%@#$ "
"Works with Window$ - thu"
Facts:
printer : HP LaserJet 5 (or 6 -- can't rem.)
system : RedHat 5.1 -- kernel 2.0.34
K6 200 Mhz
32 MB RAM
Big screen
Old mouse
Dusty
I've tried to follow the Printing.HOWTO. I've included the lp-device in my
kernel, as the module stuff didn't work -- same problem. I've set
"lp=0x378,5,0x3bc,5,0x278,5" in the lilo thing (tried other settings too -
but havn't made the exhaustive search yet). Remade the /dev/lp's -
with MAKEDEV.
But still - when I write "cat stuff > /dev/lp0" it responds "bash:
/dev/lp0: device not configured". And the nice "Printer-Tool" program wont
autodetect a bit.
During bootup I get a message like: "lp:driver configured but no
interfaces found."
HELP HELP HELP
- Jesper
ps. I might just shoot the damn thing.
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From: Seth Mason <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: linux.dev.kernel
Subject: qlogic2100 driver and kernel 2.2.x
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:58:43 -0800
I've compiled the latest patch as modules from gfs.lcse.umn.edu for
the qlogic fibre channel adapter with no problems. However, when I try
to load the module my system does a hard lock up. I don't believe that
I'm able to generate a trace of what is going on at the time of the
lockup.
There are no other devices on the loop, the card is plugged into the
hub and the hub registers a good connection, though I'm starting to
think that the card might be downloading the firmware and locking up the
system at that time....
-Any ideas? Alternatives?
-Seth
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From: "KiWiB0RG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Any SB 128PCI Users?
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:06:52 -0800
I am running Redhat 5.2 and it automatically detected my pci128 and runs
great.
you may want to consider upgrading if 5.1 won't detect it.
/KiWiB0RG
Ki-Won Lee wrote in message <78uam5$13t$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>Greetings!
>
>I just purchased the card and am trying to get it to work in my RH5.1 linux
>box. I used sndconfig, but that only lists upto SB 64 and my card's not
listed
>at all.
>
>Can someone who's using the card tell me how they were able to configure it
>correctly and use it in linux? Strange thing is though, it's grabbing the
>9 irq and in windows that conflicts with my vidcard, but it's performing
>just fine even when playing QuakeII. It's just in Linux that I can't seem
to
>get it to work. Thanks in advance.
>
>With Best,
>
>Steve
>
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Crossposted-To: alt.os.linux,comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.setup
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 04:28:02 -0500
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Newbie Q: Linux Box as Router, Server, Gateway?
Well, with 4 and 8 port hubs going for about $10 or less
per port it would seem to be just as inexpensive to use a
hub without the extra trouble. In any case, two other sources
of information for you would be http://www.linuxrouter.org/
and http://www.freebsd.org/~picobsd/picobsd.html
Greg
> I have tried to lurk to find the answer, but here goes:
>
> I want(hope??) to build a Linux Box for a home network connected to the net by
> Cable Modem with IP masquerading with a possiblity of web hosting.
>
> I intend to have a number of WinNT/9X PCs connected by Samba to the Linux Box which
>has the
> cable modem connected to it. I know Samba does the file/print sharing for
>Linux/Windows.
>
> The Win PCs will have NICs, but do I need a hub to connect to a NIC on the LInux Box?
> Or can I add more NICs to the LInux BOX to become a router, with direct wire
>connections
> from the other NICs. Can (and intend to) use 10/100 NICs all around, hoping for 100.
>
> And if the above is possible, obviously I am limited by the # of NICs I can put in a
>Linux
> box, can I then add a small 4 port hub with one port to the Linux Server.
>
> Yes, it sounds like a lot of work just to eliminate one piece of hardware, but with
>a small
> home network and access to cheap NICs, this seems like a legit question to me.
>
> If the above is possible, what software components do I need, I know I will need the
>following:
>
> Recent Linux Distribution with all Relevant Hardware Drivers (DUH)
> Samba 2.0
> IP Masquerading
> Apache
>
>
>
>
>
> Cyrus
>
>
>
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jack Troughton)
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.os2.misc,comp.os.linux.setup,comp.os.os2.setup.misc,comp.os.os2.comm
Subject: Re: 3COM sells crippled modems (was 3COM "support" (was: any voice
capable/fax modem software for use in warp4?))
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 14:52:40 GMT
On Fri, 29 Jan 1999 00:25:42, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Spencer Lu)
wrote:
> On Thu, 28 Jan 1999 13:57:41, Paul Wylie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Note: Modems which are included with PCs are BY RULE complete pieces of
> > shit. It doesn't matter who made them. They're all crap. PC
> > manufacturers throw in shitty winmodems because they're cheaper than real
> > ones and like it or not, the vast majority of the computer-buying public
> > isn't thinking about the day when they'll finally get pissed off and ditch
> > Windows only to discover that the shitty winmodem ain't supported under a
> > real OS.
>
> Well, the vast majority of the computer-buying public doesn't realize
> that there are alternative OSes.
>
>
> > There are plenty of options, such as buying a REAL modem, like the
> > USR/3COM Courier modem. It's about $200-$250 almost everywhere. That's a
> > damn sight more expensive than the $50-$60 a typical Winmodem sells for at
> > retail. I don't buy analog modems very often any more, but when I do, I
> > buy Couriers.
>
> I bought a Courier, because I thought it'd be more reliable than a
> Sportster. However, if someone just picks up and then hangs up a
> phone (on the same line as the Courier) while I'm online, the Courier
> ALWAYS drops the connection. I thought it'd be able to deal with
> line noise better than that. I probably should have just bought the
> less expensive Sportster.
>
Heh. I used to get a big kick out of a housemate with something
similar to that...
I was running warp, and he was running win95. He used to enjoy
dissing me for running warp... "join the dark side, Luke." Anyway, I
could usually get the last laugh by picking up the phone when he was
online. You know, I wanted to make a call, and didn't know he was on,
etc... his machine would drop the connection. However, mine wouldn't
if he did the same thing to me. The thing is, we even swapped modems
when we realized that my connection was way more robust than his was
to see if it was the modem, and it wasn't: it was the OS.
After doing some reading about it, it became clear that it had a lot
more to do with the tcpip implementation and how it dealt with out of
order packets etc than it had to do with the modem itself. In other
words, the tcpip implementation under windows sucked.
I ended up razzing him back with the line that "hey, it may not have
the bells and whistles, but at least the basics work like they're
supposed to!" That usually shut him up:)
Jack Troughton ICQ:7494149
http://207.96.209.68:8000/
jack.troughton at videotron.ca
jaft at adan.kingston.net
Montr嶧l PQ Canada
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