Linux-Hardware Digest #848, Volume #10 Sun, 25 Jul 99 23:13:30 EDT
Contents:
Re: Beginner need help for Samsung printer configuration ("GuangJun Wu")
Poem about a former roommate (Matt Garman)
aureal vortex sound chip (Ric Stephens)
Support for 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee ("David Casey")
Re: Intel740 driver (Ric Stephens)
Re: Hardware Problems causing Sig 11.... (Colin Wong)
Re: Why Build Box? ("John D. Verne")
BP6 mobo ultra/66 and linux (Tango)
Sound (SBLive)as Root only (Brian Hunt)
Re: serial port 1 (wizard)
Installing PCMCIA support (Nelson Ricciardi)
Re: "The LinuxStore" - are they good ?? (Jesse)
Re: Asus vs. Abit (wizard)
Re: Asus vs. Abit (Robert Sheskin)
Re: RedHat 6.0 - Internal modems (wizard)
Re: HP false advertising!!!! ("Burns MacDonald")
UP and SMP (difference in atomic operation and spinlock function?) ("robert_c")
Re: S3 chip and problems too...... (Michael Meissner)
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From: "GuangJun Wu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Beginner need help for Samsung printer configuration
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 18:57:20 -0400
You are right, it's really a winprinter. Please read the last paragraph of
the following
paper: http://pcworld.com/software/internet_www/articles/feb96/feb9617.html
wu
Grant Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> "GuangJun Wu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> >>> I use the RedHat 6.0 with the kernel 2.2.5.15, my printer is Samsung
> >>> QwikLaser 85G. The printer is dedected at /dev/lp0, I have tried some
HP
>
> > The seller of Future Shop told me that the printer was not
> > "winprinter" and should work under linux, but perhaps he didn't know
> > what he said. I found the installation
> >
manual(http://samsungelectronics.com/support/downloads/files/Eist85g_gplus.p
> > df) and the user's manual
> >
(http://samsungelectronics.com/support/downloads/files/Emul85g_plus.pdf),
> > I holp it'll be useful.
>
> Hmm. I poked about in the manual, and it really does sound like a
> paperweight, but I'm still not entirely certain; they went out of
> their way to word things vaguely.
>
> For example, in the "Windows Printing System" section, it has the
> setting:
>
> PCL Memory: provides the means of selecting the amount of RAM the PC
> should use for PCL emulation.
>
> This just doesn't sound hopeful. Then again, the specs part of the
> manual says "WPS and PCL 4.0" are both standard emulations. I don't
> know if I beleive them, though...
>
> If it doesn't go when you configure it as an ljet4, then I think it's
> really a paperweight. I've added it as such to my listings; if it
> turns out to work, let me know.
>
> --
> Grant Taylor - gtaylor@picante<dot>com - http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/
> Cellphone information: http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/cell/
> Libretto information: http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/
> Linux Printing HOWTO: http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/pht/
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Matt Garman)
Subject: Poem about a former roommate
Date: 25 Jul 1999 22:46:19 GMT
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This is my first post to this NG. I wrote this about a former
roommate. Go nuts with critiques, comments, concerns, flames, etc.
I haven't given a title any thought, but here goes:
======================================================================
Pompous, impatient, demanding and spoiled,
He'll never understand those that have toiled,
With weight on their backs, for only their fill,
When everything he's ever wanted came at will.
They said, "We'll gladly give you anything,
All your heart desires, and more we'll bring.
And forever you'll be our baby, our only one,
For fears of working you'll have none!"
His world is his, relolving around,
And centered upon only him, without bound,
The entire universe, focused on him,
The epicenter of reality, we bow to his whim.
He perceives others as tools,
Objects for his personal gain, for fools
He plays them, because he is superior,
In every way, our existence pitiful, inferior.
And forever they tell their glory,
"We are above anyone and everyone, end of story.
As long as we buy you whatever you desire,
To have the best you need not prespire.
"As God as our witness, you'll never work,
Or toil, because nearby, always, our money lurks.
And everything we have is yours,
For this you'll never lift a finger, nor do chores.
"And to your lavish, loving childhood, we'll feast,
On only fine wine and premium, choicest beast.
Because our standards are elite, above all the rest,
At their mediocracy and cupon-cutting we jest!"
He claims he's worked hard, for what he's earned,
He spent months picking and choosing, I learned,
What options he wanted for his car,
New, and luxurious: for him their wallet left ajar.
When something's good, but not the best,
He'd die if seen with anything less,
Or without mark, hint, suggestion, or aire,
Of his trademarks, status, and name-brand wear.
Thinking, is he, of his bestness and grandeur,
He's better, better, better for sure,
Than your or my best, because he will decide,
Other judgements and stardards all cast aside.
And when he wants to speak, it's always his turn;
Whoever currently has the stage will quickly learn,
That all that matter are his thoughts alone.
Let him have his way, and further decorate his throne.
You're always wrong when you break his tradition,
Of not bending to his desires and ambitions,
No matter how intrusive they are you or me,
Face the wrath of his spoiledness or let him be.
He'll lash out with fantastic fury,
His speach bitter and garbled in his hurry,
To remind you how hard life's been,
And to question his position is to greatly offend.
If only he were humbled, or lashed with a mace,
Bring him down to our level, scar his face.
All his material loves, we could take away,
So to realize his lack of character, if only for day.
Put him in a canvas coat, and workers' boots,
And kill all his affluent roots,
Burn the tailored Italian suit -- just to test,
I'm quite sure suicide would then be his best!
======================================================================
Thanks,
Matt
--
Matt Garman, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
"And through the window in the wall
Come streaming in on sunlight wings
A million bright ambassadors of morning."
--Pink Floyd, "Echoes"
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From: Ric Stephens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: aureal vortex sound chip
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 00:00:30 GMT
Has anyone seen a driver for soundcards based on Aureal Vortex chip
besides the $30 one from OpenSound?
I have a Diamond Sonic Impact S90 that I'd like to make work under
Linux.
Thanks in advance!
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From: "David Casey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: linux.help
Subject: Support for 3Dfx Voodoo Banshee
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 00:38:51 -0000
Reply-To: "David Casey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Just in case not everyone already knew, I found a web site with
directions on how to get Linux to support that Diamond Monster Fusion video
card (or any other Voodoo card) that you might have gone out and bought. It
is pretty detailed, and I really have no idea how to actually do it, but it
does give some help. The web site is: www.uno.edu/~adamico/banshee/
Dave Casey
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From: Ric Stephens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Intel740 driver
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 23:54:37 GMT
JIM NIELSEN wrote:
> Hi, I am yet another Linux newbie, and i have a rather annoying problem, i
> havenīt been able to find a driver for my Intel 740 graphicscard (DFI
> agp7410 rev. A+
>
> If thereīs anyone out there, who can help me with that, i would be happy.
go to:
ftp.redhat.com/pub/XBF
get:
XBF-i740-glibc-1.0.0-1.i386.rpm (also available in .tgz) (also available in
glib5 version)
and
xf86config-glibc-1.0.0.i386.tgz
and
README.i740
see also my reply to earlier similar query. Works great! Quite speedy.
have fun!
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From: Colin Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Hardware Problems causing Sig 11....
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 00:32:16 GMT
Problem Solved!
Bad memory! The faulty memory chip finally broke down completely resulting
in CRC errors after forcing it to compile a kernel 100 times overnight.
Thanks to Bobby D. Bryant of Austin Texas for reminding me to read the
http://www.BitWizard.nl/sig11/ more carefully.
=)
Colin Wong
Colin Wong wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I have been experiencing hardware problems (I'm guessing) that have
> caused my efforts to compile the kernel and module to 'crash' with a
> signal 11 error most of the time. By most of the time I mean about 60+%
> chance of a failed compilation. Here is a list of my specs, and what I
> have done.....
>
> I am running a P100 chip produced in Intel's SU099 group, with 32MB of
> 70ns 5V FPM RAM (uses SIEMENS chips with part number HYB514400BJ-70) on
> an ASUS P/I-P55TP4XE (rev 2.1) motherboard.
>
> The CPU itself comes with an "Intel certified" heatsink and fan glued on
> it, and I have mounted a 3.7" brushless DC Fan directly on the metal
> casing and provided sufficient air flow through the case, so overheating
> of the CPU is not likely.
>
> I have vacuumed the memory slots (in fact I initially took apart the
> case and removed all dust) and I do not 'believe' the motherboard is at
> fault.
>
> I have attempted to run the CPU at 75MHz, but this is even worse... when
> I attempt to compile and compilation fails, it usually crashes the
> entire system, and requires a cold boot.
>
> I do not have any extra 72 pin memory lying around which I could
> test...... does anyone think I should go out and buy some?
>
> Lastly, this Linux installation was previously working flawlessly in a
> 486 DX 33. The Pentium box is second hand, and the only common
> components reused in the 'upgrade' were the hard drives, cd-rom, floppy,
> sound card and 2 RTL8019 network cards. Memory was not reused b/c the
> 486 used 70-pin RAM common in older AST machines.
>
> I hope that someone can help me, but I will port everything back to the
> 486 if necessary. (a flawless 486 is better than any flaky computer).
>
> Thanks,
> Colin Wong
> (post responsed to comp.os.linux.hardware or email me at
> [EMAIL PROTECTED])
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From: "John D. Verne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Why Build Box?
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 18:58:22 -0400
Matthias Kilian wrote:
>
> > 486DX66, 32Mb Ram, 2Gb
>
> > - make zImage modules modules_install: >10 hours
> > - compiling ssh: 12 hrs
> > - creating 2048-bit ssh key: 10 hrs
> > - text-mode 3D rendering, 3 objects, one light source: >1 day (until
> > interrupted in boredom)
> > - one setiathome work unit: ~5 days
>
> I think there's something odd with your setup. Compiling a kernel took about
> 30--40 minutes on a 486DX33, 8MB RAM, 240MB disk space three years ago. Ok, it
> was a 2.0.x kernel, but 10 hours?
>
> Are you shure your hardware is ok? Are you running memory-consuming
> applications when compiling the kernel, ssh, etc (causing permanent swapping)?
>
Well, I contacted SuSE support and we were not able to get to the bottom
of this. My investigations show that it is only the processor-bound
processes that cause this problem. I've even tried compiling in
single-user mode.
The box is OK when used as a file-server (even NFS), but absolutely
sucks to compile on. Even opening up a man page takes noticeable
seconds (~10). As someone pointed out, this is probably because of the
uncompressing of the man docs. A "gzip -d foo.gz" also takes more time
than I would expect.
For those familiar with SuSE, the "Yast" tool also does a _lot_ of
uncompressing to startup, and this box can take almost an hour to
complete a simple Yast session.
I'm more than willing to accept that this is a setup problem, but if it
is, it is subtle. I was running RH 5.x on the same box and at least it
was usable from the console. SuSE support advised to downgrade to a 2.0
kernel or lower. This is a bit sad, given that Linux _used_ to excel at
maximizing marginal hardware.
Again, since the box is near the end of it's useful life cycle as a
desktop under _any_ operating system, I put it to good use as a
light-weight fileserver. NetWare is also a good example of a prime-time
OS that can run on legacy machines.
Once day I'll tear it down and rebuild it with one of the several free
distros I have floating around to see if it really is the kernel. Given
that the OS is free, and the hardware has paid for itself several times
over, you cannot beat the price.
Of course, that means that the price of my desktop is only the cost of
the hardware. By shopping around and tailoring the hardware
specifically for Linux I was able to build a reasonably priced box that
hums nicely as a desktop. This is something Dell _or_ my local reseller
would/could probably never do.
And boy, does SuSE ever scream on _that_ box. Was it worth the $ and
small amount of time to build? Oh yeah, baby. Oh yeah.
John "It's not really over-clocking if you don't quite _double_ the
clock speed" Verne
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From: Tango <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: BP6 mobo ultra/66 and linux
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 21:20:31 -0400
Hello,
I am planning to buy a BP6 motherboard with ultra ata/66 controller on
board. I am going to use this system with win98/win200/Linux.
My question is, will a hard drive connected to the ultra/66 controlled
work/get recognized in linux?
Thank you,
E
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From: Brian Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Sound (SBLive)as Root only
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 22:22:18 -0300
Hello there,
Just thought I'd ask around and find out why I cannot play my SBLive
audio device, except as the root.
I've changed the permissions for /dev/dsp, /dev/dsp1, /dev/audio,
/dev/audio1, /dev/mixer, /dev/mixer1, /dev/sequencer, and /dev/sndstat.
What am I overlooking that would prevent me from playing music as a
user, rather than only as the root?
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Brian
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From: wizard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: serial port 1
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 21:52:03 -0400
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Jason D. Timmons" wrote:
> Hello,
>
> How do I find out which dev serial port 1 is?
>
> -jason
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> RH6.0
> AMD-K6-2 350mhz
Jason;
Read the man pages on setserial and related functions. You may also
want to look into the proc file to see ho some of the info there.
If I understand the question setserial should do the job
Dave
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Nelson Ricciardi)
Subject: Installing PCMCIA support
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 00:46:33 GMT
I have Red Hat 5.2 installed on my laptop.
Next step should be activate PCMCIA support and make the modem work.
Can someone, please, put me in the right direction?
I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks.
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From: Jesse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: "The LinuxStore" - are they good ??
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 18:50:08 -0700
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
well, it was a very brief interview,
I'm _hoping_ either I misheard that,
or they will change it.
-Jesse
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jeremy Fincher wrote:
>
> >e-biz will be coming out, allegedly, with a 200
> >usa dollar computer...only spec was a 2 meg hd.
>
> A 2 meg hd? for $200? What a deal!! :-)
>
> Jeremy
>
> ----------------------------------
> If i ever forget to capitalize a proper noun, forgive me. i'm a big fan of ee
> cummings
>
> My ICQ # is 28153190. My AIM/AOL name is either jemfinch02 or Cassius80.
> Have a good day, and good luck in your endeavors!
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From: wizard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Asus vs. Abit
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 21:56:33 -0400
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
stephen wrote:
> Hello:
>
> What's your experience with Asus and Abit motherboards?
>
> Which one is more reliable?
> Which one is better quality?
> Which one has less DOA?
>
> Thanks
> Stephen
The ASUS P2B is world renowned for its quality and stable
performance. It is the board I'm most likely to reccomend to anyone
for a general purpose machine. That doesn.t mean it fits every
application but its certainly the finest starting point.
Given that the ABIT dual celeron board is very interesting to say the
least. i have not used it so can't say much about it.
Dave
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From: Robert Sheskin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Asus vs. Abit
Date: 25 Jul 1999 21:03:01 -0500
>>>>> "stephen" == stephen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
stephen> Hello: What's your experience with Asus and Abit
stephen> motherboards?
stephen> Which one is more reliable? Which one is better quality?
stephen> Which one has less DOA?
stephen> Thanks Stephen
Well my experience with abit is that whiles it works its great, if you have
a problem you are on your own, bad tech support (actually non-existent).
I have built a few computers with asus boards and have not had a problem.
I am currently using an Epox which has been flawless. Many motherboards have
support newsgroups and checking them out to see what users say is a smart idea.
Look in the alt.comp.periphs.mainboard headers.
--
Robert Sheskin
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Replace "nospam" with "tidalwave" for email
ICQ 5788323
AIM RobertLS
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From: wizard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: RedHat 6.0 - Internal modems
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 22:03:32 -0400
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In most cases I would never reccomend an external modem. I have a USR
internal modem that has worked fine with linux for years. Just make sure
you can set the base address of the unit and interrupt. There is no wisdom
at all in selecting an external modem. If nothing else make sure the modem
indicates that it supports unix.
External modems are fine if you never intend to use your serial ports and you
don't mind trowing away money on hardware you don't need. Also as far as
I'am concerned an internal modem is far more flexible and reliable.
Dave
"e.t." wrote:
> From what I have heard, the conventional wisdom is to buy an external modem.
> That's what I intend to do.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> -EdT., ICQ # 17313062
> http://www.alltel.net/~etruitt
> "Note to spammers: my 'delete' key is connected to YOUR ISP.
> Also, if you send me UCE, I reserve the right to post your spew
> on my Web site, with the appropriate color commentary, for others
> to have a good laugh at your expense."
> Bob wrote in message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> >I've just installed RedHat 6.0 and everything works fine except
> >the Rockwell based WinModem (as expected).
> >
> >I'll buy I new internal modem. Checked the
> >http://www.redhat.com/corp/support/hardware/intel/60/rh6.0-hcl-i.ld-15.html
> >but there are quite a few ifs and buts.
> >
> >I was looking for a "Tier 1" internal modem but it only lists a modem
> >that's unknown to me (Actiontec PM-6500-LKI).
> >
> >Suggestions?
> >
> >
> >TIA
> >Bob
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From: "Burns MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.portable,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.sys.laptops,comp.sys.intel
Subject: Re: HP false advertising!!!!
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 02:25:25 GMT
David J. Topper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
>
> Indeed, but that doesn't make it right. They sold and charged me
for a 400mhz
> machine. I spent hours on the phone with their tech. support in
order to
> prevent something like this from happening. There were also several
HP press
> releases concerning the new 400mhz chip.
If you really feel that strongly about it, put your money where your
mouth is and sue them in small claims court. If nothing else, it will
get their attention. If they contest your suit, it will probably cost
them more than they made on your laptop in legal fees. If they don't -
you win.
In the meantime, try a more reasoned adult-like approach and don't
burden us with your juvenile hysterics. Besides, this is off-topic for
the comp.sys.intel newsgroup. Try not to x-post again.
>
> Lies are bad ... just like poorly written operating systems.
>
And jerks are just jerks, regardless of the operating system they use.
--
Burns
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From: "robert_c" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.development.apps,comp.os.linux.development.system
Subject: UP and SMP (difference in atomic operation and spinlock function?)
Date: 26 Jul 1999 02:42:53 GMT
Hi:
Could someone tell me your advices about race condition in SMP.
In my opinion, to avoid race condition, we can use three methods in LINUX
1. bit operation: (just for binary mutex) we can use test_set, test_and_set,
...
2. atomic integer operation: like atomic_inc, atomic_dec_and_test...
3. spin_lock: like spin_lock, spin_unlock, spin_lock_irqsavc...
But, what's these application (or situation) for above three methods are
used?
My thought is like following.
1. [bit operation]: used in UP and binary lock
2. [atomic integer operation]: used in UP and mutiple integer lock.
3. [spin_lock]: bit and atomic operations are belong to spin_lock subset, so
spin_lock can do anything [bit and atomic operations] they can do. Besides,
spin_lock are mainly used in SMP. So I can use spin_lock in UP and SMP.
(but, if it is used in UP, the perfomance will be little bad)
Best Regards,
Robert
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Subject: Re: S3 chip and problems too......
From: Michael Meissner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 25 Jul 1999 23:07:44 -0400
"Larry Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I too am having probs with my s3 chipset and I am looking for the newest
> server at xfree86.org and I see some dedicated for my s3 chip I think I am
> looking at the right place but how do I know what version xfree86 I am
> running now? thanks larry
The Xserver prints the version number when it starts up. Also if you use
RedHat (or Mandrake, etc.) rpms, you can do:
rpm -qf /usr/X11R6/bin/XF86_S3
to find what the package name (which includes the revision #) you are using.
Two things regarding S3 chips: 1) I believe the XF86_S3{,V} are the older
servers while most of the newer S3 support (screen optimizations, etc.) went
into the SVGA server; 2) Some older S3 video cards don't work too well with LX
motherboards as I found out when I upgraded my pentium to a pentium-II (I had a
#9 GXE64 Pro card with a 968 chipset IIRC).
--
Michael Meissner, Cygnus Solutions
PMB 198, 174 Littleton Road #3, Westford, Massachusetts 01886
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 978-486-9304 fax: 978-692-4482
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