Re: Gnome desktop
I think I am already doing that, althought I may not have done it correctly. I edited "Xsession" and added the lines: fvwm2 & exec /usr/bin/gnome-session I also tried adding the line: gmc & but that didn't make any difference. Did I leave something out, or do I need to do this differently? Thanks, Sandy >Alternitvely, you could use gnome-session which will run gmc and the >gnome panel (an anything from previous sessions) for you. Create a >.xinitrc file in your users home directory and include the following >line: >gnome-session >Hope this helps. >Johnny. >Marshal Kar-Cheung Wong wrote: >> >>>>> "Sandy" == Sandy Shapiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> >> > I installed Debian (slink) and the X Window system. My "manual" >> > that came with the CD, "Learning Debian Gnu/Linux" has a section >> > on using GNOME. >> >> > Most of the things they refer to are there, but two are missing: >> > home directory icon and File Manager. I suspect they didn't get >> > installed. I used dselect to check the CD Rom, but I can't find >> > any Gnome related files that are uninstalled. >> >> > Are they listed under another name? Is there some other way to >> > complete the installation? I kind of enjoy using Gnome, and I >> > would like to find and install the rest of it. >> >> They are both the same think. You need the gmc package, and just run >> gmc when you are in X windows. >> >> Marshal >> >> > Thanks, >> >> > Sandy Shapiro >> >> > -- Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe >> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] < /dev/null >> >> -- >> Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] < /dev/null >begin:vcard >n:Stevenson;John >x-mozilla-html:TRUE >org:Valtech Ltd >adr:;; >version:2.1 >email;internet:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >title:Technical Consultant / Trainer >x-mozilla-cpt:;0 >fn:John Stevenson >end:vcard
Gnome desktop
I installed Debian (slink) and the X Window system. My "manual" that came with the CD, "Learning Debian Gnu/Linux" has a section on using GNOME. Most of the things they refer to are there, but two are missing: home directory icon and File Manager. I suspect they didn't get installed. I used dselect to check the CD Rom, but I can't find any Gnome related files that are uninstalled. Are they listed under another name? Is there some other way to complete the installation? I kind of enjoy using Gnome, and I would like to find and install the rest of it. Thanks, Sandy Shapiro
RE: ppp problem
>? Okay I think we might have the problem, because you said "name" of the >ISP. Here is my file: >search shadypond.com >nameserver 127.0.0.1 >Yours should look something like that. >after nameserver, put the IP address of your ISP's nameserver, NOT the >literal hostname; it has to be numeric. Yes, that fixed the problem! Thank you very much, Sandy
Re: ppp problem
>On Mon, Apr 10, 2000 at 02:43:27PM -0400, Sandy Shapiro wrote: > I >installed Debian (Slink) on another computer, and I think I may have > >missed something in setting up the ppp connection. >> >> I can dial out, connect to, and log on to my ISP. But when I try to ping a >> site, I get the error message: unknown host. When I use Mozilla, it says: >> Unable to locate the server. >> >> Ifconfig says that ppp is running. >> Wvdial says ppp negotiation detected; starting pppd. >> >> Everything seem to be working except I can't communicate with the ISP. >> >> Is there something I can edit to fix this? >> >> Is more information needed? >---end quoted text--- >This is similar to a problem I had (still have?). >Upon dialling up to my isp, the "default route" was >eth0 rather than ppp0. This meant ping, and any nameserver >request was directed along eth0 rather than to the >appropriate location ppp0, and thus those utilities >never returned with any kind of successful result. >(I'm running a local ethernet in addition to dialing >up to my isp). >If you think this might be your problem, a way to check >is to > cat /proc/net/route Here it is: Dest Gateway Flags RefCnt Use Metric Mask MTU Window IRTT 42006E89 00050 0 0 00 ppp0 42006E89 00030 0 00 0 ppp0 Does this help? Thanks, Sandy >(as running "route" to see the list of routes is futile, or at least very >time-consuming). >If the last entry is not ppp0, try the following commands >route del default eth0 (or whatever the device is on that last line) >route add default ppp0 >HTH
RE: ppp problem
In <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, on 04/10/00 at 10:26 PM, Pollywog <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: >On 10-Apr-2000 18:43:27 Sandy Shapiro wrote: >> I installed Debian (Slink) on another computer, and I think I may >> have >> missed something in setting up the ppp connection. >> >> I can dial out, connect to, and log on to my ISP. But when I try to >> ping a >> site, I get the error message: unknown host. When I use Mozilla, it >> says: >> Unable to locate the server. >> >> Ifconfig says that ppp is running. >> Wvdial says ppp negotiation detected; starting pppd. >> >> Everything seem to be working except I can't communicate with the >> ISP. >> >> Is there something I can edit to fix this? >> >> Is more information needed? >Did you put your nameservers in /etc/resolv.conf ? yes, it lists the name of the isp >What does the 'route' command tell you? Dest Gateway GenmaskFlags Metric Ref Use Iface 137.110.0.90 *255.255.255.255UH 0 0 0 ppp0 default 137.110.0.90 000 0 UG 0 0 0 ppp0 Thanks, Does this help? Sandy
ppp problem
I installed Debian (Slink) on another computer, and I think I may have missed something in setting up the ppp connection. I can dial out, connect to, and log on to my ISP. But when I try to ping a site, I get the error message: unknown host. When I use Mozilla, it says: Unable to locate the server. Ifconfig says that ppp is running. Wvdial says ppp negotiation detected; starting pppd. Everything seem to be working except I can't communicate with the ISP. Is there something I can edit to fix this? Is more information needed? Thanks, Sandy Shapiro
printer in staroffice
I am using Debian "slink." I installed StarOffice 5.1. When I go to print something, I get pages of what looks like lists. I went to Printer Setup and tried installing different printers, but it didn't make any difference -- I just get pages and pages of these lists. The printer works fine otherwise in Debian. Is there some "tweak" I can do? Thanks, Sandy
Wordperfect for Linux
I have Debian 2.1 (Slink). I downloaded Wordperfect 8 for Linux (guilg00.gz). During the install I get numerous error messages. It seems to be looking for subdirectories that don't exist on my system, and the program won't run. Will Wordperfect only work on the Corel Linux, or is there a way to get it to work on Debian? Thanks, Sandy Shapiro
Re: corel linux
In <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, on 04/04/00 at 04:19 PM, "massa confusa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: >I have read that corel linux is based on debian. Does anyone on this >list use it and can they tell me any more about it? Thanks, >mary I tried it and returned it in favor or Debian Gnu/Linux package. On one machine it refused to install, it took a week to connect with tech support who said I had a bad CD Rom drive (which is not true). On another machine I couldn't get the printer to work nor could I get the modem to stay online for more than 10 seconds. According to Corel news groups, many are having similar problems. Those who get it to work, however, love it. I suspect the Corel release is still more of a beta than a finished product. So far, I have been happy with the Debian GNU/Linux package, and the manual it comes with is far superior to the Corel manual Sandy Shapiro
make config
I a looking for a way to install the hpfs file system. I thought I would try "make config." When I type "make config" I get an error message: No rule to make target 'config'. Stop. A similar message occurs when I type: make menucofig. I think something must be missing. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Sandy
printer port
I have a computer where Linux will not recognize the parallel port. (OS/2 and DOS do recognize the port). I tried changing CMOS so that IRQ 7 is Legacy/ISA instead of PNP, but that didn't make any difference. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
HPFS partitions
Linux is in my /dev/hdb1 partition. OS/2 files are in three HPFS partitions: /dev/hda3; /devhda4; and /dev/hda5. My question is: What command do I issue in Linux so that I can access the HPFS partitions from Linux and copy files from OS/2 to Linux. (I have some .tar files sitting in OS/2 that I want to move over to Linux). Thanks, Sandy
HPFS partitions
Linux is in my /dev/hdb1 partition. OS/2 files are in three HPFS partitions: /dev/hda3; /devhda4; and /dev/hda5. My question is: What command do I issue in Linux so that I can access the HPFS partitions from Linux and copy files from OS/2 to Linux. (I have some .tar files sitting in OS/2 that I want to move over to Linux). Thanks, Sandy
Desktop
First, I want to thank all who helped me install my printer. Running magicfilterconfig was the anwser. Now I would like to know how to enable the GNOME desktop. It came with my Debian/GNU Linux package, and I tried using "dselect." So far I have several window managers available: fvwm95, olwm, icewm, wmaker, and scwm. One of them automatically loads at boot up. I have searched through the various applications in the window manager, but I see no desktop. Do I have to edit a configuration file somewhere? Or do I need to go through the dselect process again? Thanks, Sandy Shapiro
printer
I installed the Debian/GNU Linux package. It seems to be working (XWindows, Mozilla, PPP). But I can't get the printer to work. I have a HP LaserJet 1100. What are the steps for installing it or getting it to work? Thanks, Sandy Shapiro
