On Sunday 11 April 2004 02:26 am, Laura Callier wrote: > Hi, > > OK, I'm going to reveal what a total computer novice I am...I don't know > what a you/etc/lilo.config file is or how to access it. I understand > completely if you don't want to take the time to explain it to me...I'll > find out what that file is and how to check the content and get back to > you. > > About USB, I am not using USB mouse or keyboard. > > I had the same shut down problem when I tried out Xandros last month...not > only wouldn't it shut down, but it wouldn't let me use the power button to > turn it off. > > Thanks, > Laura > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "et" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2004 2:40 PM > Subject: Re: [newbie] 10.0...shut down problems > > > On Saturday 10 April 2004 03:23 pm, Stephen Kuhn wrote: > > > On Sun, 2004-04-11 at 13:48, Laura Callier wrote: > > > > Hello, > > > > > > > > New to Mandrake. Installed 10.0 from Cheap Bytes discs. So far all > > > > is well except there is no auto shut off. When I click shut off, > > > > things shut down except for an arrow. I am able to turn it off by > > > > using the power button, but would prefer an auto shut off. Does > > > > anyone know if 10.0 is designed for auto shut off or if this is a > > > > glitch? It could be a bios problem, but wanted to see what experience > > > > other have had. > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Laura > > > > > > It's going to have to do with your APM and ACPI functions; what's the > > > content of you /etc/lilo.conf file? > > > > maybe not,,, depending on version,,, 10.0 had a kernel related problem > > with > > > USB as I recall > > > > > stephen kuhn - owner > > > ============================== > > > illawarra computer services > > > a kuhn media australia company > > > http://kma.0catch.com > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > * This message was composed on a 100% Microsoft free computer * > > > We expressly refuse to utilise Microsoft DRM encoded documents > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > It is important to note that probably no large operating system using > > > current design technology can withstand a determined and > > > well-coordinated attack, and that most such documented penetrations > > > have been remarkably easy. -- B. Hebbard, "A Penetration Analysis of > > > the Michigan Terminal System", Operating Systems Review, Vol. 14, No. > > > 1, June 1980, pp. 7-20 > > > > -- > > linux counter #167806 > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- ---- > > > ____________________________________________________ > > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com > > Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com > > ____________________________________________________ How old is your computer? I had the same problem when I had a AMD K6 II on a Soyo mobo with the old via 133 chip set (I think that was it). The problem was with the mobo and not the Op Sys. Not much help unless you do have an older Motherboard. -- Dennis M. Linux user #180842
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