Talk about Linux throwing errors, have you tried Windows? I'm preatty sure
you did. I've worked with Windows environment (NT) for years as a
developer, and it's pure sh#@. And NT is supposed to be more stable then
Windows, I feel sorry for the home users. Linux is very straight forward
and if you have all the right hardware, should not give you any major
problems. I've never had Linux crash on me, even after I screwed up lots of
configuration data. I am sure it does crash, for one reason or another, but
you must understand that Linux hardware support is ofcourse short of
Windows. I develop open source software, but most people are in it for the
money. Bottom line, if you look at linux hardware compatibility list, build
your pc, and then install Linux you shouldn't expect too many problems,
especially with LM 8.0. Great version. I've been a user of OpenLinux
(Caldera Systems) for years, since their distro was the most stable as far
as installation and configuration is concerned, since I had problems with LM
8.0. I now installed 8.0 with no problems, first try, I even left while the
insallation was going on. Everything works (except my network card) but
that's a separate issue.
Enjoy!
Ilya Sterin
>From: Mick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: [newbie] Re: New LM 8.0, Not much joy!
>Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 18:29:48 -0700
>
>Hi again List,
>
>I think the root of my problem is this clock timer error. It reads: Clock
>timer configuration lost: Probably a VIA 686a motherboard: Restoring chip
>configuration.
>This error writes itself across the screen every few seconds. No matter
>where
>I am. Logged in as root or user, or not at all. Even during trying to run
>XFdrake. I am beginng to think I should try to install all over again.
>By the way, my bios is set to boot into the cdrom drive first, but when I
>try
>to get the install to start all over again, it just keeps booting into the
>hard drive. I wonder what's the best way round that. Maybe mount the cdrom
>from the prompt?
>Thank you all for replying about how to shut down Linux from the prompt. I
>have now become an expert at shutting down!
>I think this is the devious thing about Linux, it throws you a bunch of
>errors and curve balls at first and forces you to learn a few prompt
>commands! I suppose it can't hurt!
>Mick
>
>
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