[expert] Library + MySQL DB
I have a library project I need to set up. It consists of about 500 materials, including some CDs, tapes, and (mostly) books. There is no checkout system; all I need to do is create a remotely-accessible list of its contents. I could just put the content in an HTML page, but a Windows user needs to be able to use some tool (preferably net-accessible as well) remotely when more materials arrive to update it. That would occur about 10 times a year, or less. So, I was thinking of using a MySQL database. Looking around freshmeat.net, I found a complete implementation of a library called Koha. However, this quickly fell into the category of "Massive overkill". Is there a simple way? I've heard that I can just put the data in a MySQL table, and use phpSQLAdmin (or something similar) to remotely log into MySQL, but I've never dealt with MySQL before. (PS: The finished product will be at http://residents.wox.org/) Thanks in advance. -- Asheesh Laroia. PS: I have a CueCat barcode scanner, in case that might be helpful in inputting data. -- The camel died quite suddenly on the second day, and Selena fretted sullenly and, buffing her already impeccable nails -- not for the first time since the journey begain -- pondered snidely if this would dissolve into a vignette of minor inconveniences like all the other holidays spent with Basil. -- Winning sentence, 1983 Bulwer-Lytton bad fiction contest. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] is this list seeing double yet again???
check the man pages for procmail. there are example recipes in there on how exactly to do just that. -- Mark / * Sometimes it becomes necessary to rock the boat * in order to get the rats up from below decks * so they can be kicked over the side and drowned! * * REGISTERED LINUX USER # 182496 */ <*REPLY SEPERATOR*>> On Wed, 22 Nov 2000 Charles Curley had this to say! > On Wed, Nov 22, 2000 at 09:25:14AM -0800, Tom Berkley wrote: > > That may be one of the problems, but I think that some people need to > > check address to lines and make certain that they haven't picked up more > > than one occurrence of [EMAIL PROTECTED] when they poke the > > reply button in their mail browser. > > That would certainly be a good thing to do in any event. > > However, Yo, LST MANAGER: perhaps the list manager would be so kind as to > include a procmail recipe that detects and deletes duplicate messages. > > And those of you who are somewhat conversant with procmail can add your > own. I have one, and that is why I don't see very many of the duplicate > messages. > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
RE: [expert] XFree86-4 questions
I'm using Mandrake 7.2 and a PCI Banshee. I installed the latest version of UT last week. Works fine in software mode, but a little slow. Accelerated is another matter. Speed seems okay, but it looks terrible. Really messed up transparencies and the like. I had to comment out some the features in the ini file to get it to work at all using LibGL. Also, it only works in the demo it plays in the beginning, it won't actually start a game. All the OpenGL games that come with Mandrake work fine accelerated now. Not sure what I did that fixed it, but I run 1280x1024x16, and everything works accelerated, windowed and full screen. Now that I think about it, I think I relinked libgl and installed pmesa to try and speed up mesa with my dual processors. BTW, anybody looking for a cheap card that does a great job with 2D and high res, the Banshee PCI cards are a good solution. 2D acceleration is very nice under Linux, no more stutters when I scroll in a window. Plus, they do decent 3D. I'll probably upgrade to a GForceMX when I get tired of it, the price to performance ratio is looking unbeatable right now. Sean Harbour [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Svante Signell > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2000 3:23 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [expert] XFree86-4 questions > > > Finally took the step to leave 3.3.x for 4.0.x. Some questions: > > 1. Got HW accelaration almost working (4.1.0, Banshee). Quake3 starts > accelerated, but exits due to errors with 4.0.1, i.e. with MDK 7.2 and > libgL. Should I go for Glide, or GL? > 2. Another alternative is to upgrade to cooker X4 (4.0.1e??) and use > ligGL. Is this workable, or is Glide still the solution? > 3. Does Quake need to be upgraded to 1.17? > 4. Which version of UT works? > 5. Anuthing else? > > > > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Pine
On Fri, 1 Dec 2000, Gary de Montigny wrote: > bill wrote: > > > > Dec 1 10:00:56 bonnie sendmail[13282]: eB1G0uj13282: SYSERR(gjd): Can't > > > create transcript file ./xfeB1G0uj13282: Permission denied > > > > > > Obviously this is a permission error. How do I correct this problem? > > > Thanks. > > > > What does your .pinerc permissions show? > > > > Mine are: ls -l .pinerc > > > > 'user' -rw-rw-r-- 1 useruser 13933 Dec 1 06:15 .pinerc > > 'root' -rw-rw-r-- 1 rootroot 13683 Dec 1 06:15 /root/.pinerc > > > > This is stock install of LM 7.2 with 'normal' security settings > > I am also using Postfix instead of Sendmail which is the stock way > > my mail setup installed itself as. > > Hello Bill. My permissions are identical to yours. I am running the iso > version of 7.2 using the stock sendmail. > > Thanks, For me: #rpm -q postfix postfix-19991231_p108-5mdk and #rpm -q sendmail package sendmail is not installed It may not have anything to do with it all but maight as well get that part straightened out. Sometimes stock installs seem to vary according to which choices are made on installation!? Also is your security set to more than the default? Let us know if you truly have sendmail or postfix installed. Then we can take another try at tracking this down. Basically if its sendmail then you may want to try and include something like "sendmail pine prob" in your subject so maybe one of the sendmail advocates could jump in !!! Of course if someone has the magic answer right now that would be nice too :) William Bouterse Talkeetna Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] FTP from Win NT to Linux Mandrake 7.2
winFtp simply uses ftp... so all u need to do is start ftp server on u're box. If you are not paranoid about security, then simply start the inet service. Use the command service inet start to start it.. u can check /etc/inetd.conf for the services u have started when u started inet.. -sarang On Friday 01 December 2000 22:42, you wrote: > > Hi > Does anyone know how to set up any server so we can use WinFTP to > transfer file. What server should I config, and how to do > those? > ThankGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer > download : href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com Content-Type: text/plain; name="message.footer" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Description: -- -- Sarang Lakare Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Finding files based on date
Thanks for the reply, but that doesn't work. At least in the form: find /etc/* -amin 8 Seems to return some files that have been created long ago. The actual files do seem to change with time. Example: [root@main postfix]# date Fri Dec 1 22:55:43 EST 2000 [root@main postfix]# find /etc/* -amin 10 /etc/fstab /etc/host.conf /etc/hosts /etc/postfix/virtual.db /etc/postfix/sender_access.db /etc/postfix/header_checks [root@main postfix]# dir total 230 -rw-r--r--1 root root 1147 Dec 1 22:43 header_checks -rw-r--r--1 root root 4096 Nov 29 01:11 relocated.db -rw-r--r--1 root root 1001 Nov 23 13:06 sender_access -rw-r--r--1 root root20480 Nov 23 13:06 sender_access.db -rw-r--r--1 root root14244 Dec 1 15:18 virtual -rw-r--r--1 root root10132 Sep 8 16:34 virtual.backup -rw-r--r--1 root root20480 Dec 1 15:18 virtual.db As you can see, sender_access is dated in November, and has an identical time/date stamp as sender_access.db, which wasn't picked up. Header_checks is the file I expected it to return. She no be workie! Bob Please CC your reply to me directly: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] FTP from Win NT to Linux Mandrake 7.2
Hi Does anyone know how to set up any server so we can use WinFTP to transfer file. What server should I config, and how to do those? ThankGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] looking for suggestions on PRO email server
thanks, I'll check it out. any idea how it stands up to high use? Gavin on 11/30/00 8:39 PM, Greg A.Bur wrote: > Try NeoMail. You can get it from freshmeat. > http://neomail.sourceforge.net/ > > It's only a frontend for users but it works well with postfix. > > On Thursday 30 November 2000 22:45, Gavin Clark wrote: > >>> Hi, >> >> I am going to need to serve 40 - 50 thousand email accounts. >> >> I need the user to be able to change his own password with some sort of web >> based interface, hotmail-like functionality would be a nice bonus but not >> crucial. >> >> Low maintenance is the key. Money is not really a problem so I'm looking >> for a turn-key package to save myself some headaches. Has any one had >> experience with communigate? >> >> Any suggestions on software and/or hardware configs? >> >> fast machine, big drives, raid array, what do I need? >> >> thanks, >> >> Gavin Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Postfix or Sendmail
On Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Jarabe de Palo wrote: > Ok, this is probably a dumb question for all you Experts, but I will ask > anyway. Ok I want to send and recieve mail diectly from my linux box. Do I > need a domain name registered? And which proggy is easier for the first time > user? I will need about 10 accounts. And another thing my computer is not > always connected to the net so I know that would effect something. The main > reason I need this is for a database i am creating. Its for my family to > enter in their genealogy information for me to edit and setup into a family > tree and the like. So my website would only need to be up for a little > while, would not have to be always on cause i could tell every one when they > need to enter in the info etc. Ok enough of that, my main question is > regarding email, do I need a domain name registered to send and receive > email directly from my linux box? The domain I want to use is not registered > as of yet. > > thanx > > Jarabe, Others more knowledgeable than I may already have answered this but for me : !-I am using the stock install of the postfix mdk rpm. It basically was "point and click" It used to be harder to get things going but always has been much easier than sendmail and quite secure as well. 2-I have a registered domain and at least one ( of what I call subdomains). One of the legal domains Hosted by an ISP is the name of the accessable machine. I do have a static IP matching my assigned domain which makes alot of configuration simpler and even if you are not on all the time it is much easier for others to log into your machine when you are. Of course the normal security precautions are in order, and regular checks of logs etc. A static IP is usually only another 10$ US or so a month. My two thoughts ! William Bouterse Talkeetna Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Postfix or Sendmail
You don't need a domain name. you can get a free subdomain dns account from justlinux.com, dhs.org which will point to your ip and use it for email. purposes. NeoMatrix http://www.iamnewbie.com On Thu, 30 Nov 2000, you wrote: > > Ok, this is probably a dumb question for all you Experts, but I will ask > anyway. Ok I want to send and recieve mail diectly from my linux box. Do I > need a domain name registered? And which proggy is easier for the first time > user? I will need about 10 accounts. And another thing my computer is not > always connected to the net so I know that would effect something. The main > reason I need this is for a database i am creating. Its for my family to > enter in their genealogy information for me to edit and setup into a family > tree and the like. So my website would only need to be up for a little > while, would not have to be always on cause i could tell every one when they > need to enter in the info etc. Ok enough of that, my main question is > regarding email, do I need a domain name registered to send and receive > email directly from my linux box? The domain I want to use is not registered > as of yet. > > thanx > > Content-Type: text/plain; name="message.footer" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Description: Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Postfix or Sendmail
Oh yes, if you wish to run an e mail, or web server or both, you must register a domain name and have a static ip address. One must also be sure that the hostname of your machine matches that of the domain name. I have heard alot of boogering about on postfix and sendmail, I personally prefer sendmail because it puts the mails where they belong in /var/spool/mail/username instead of off in some stupid other file where pine and other mailers can't find it. I would try to make all speed to get your domain name registered as quickly as you can, before some boogerface bogarts it, unless the domain name is so unusual that no Bob Normal would ever think of it, if this is the case you are safe. I hope I have helped. Vic On Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Jarabe de Palo wrote: > > Ok, this is probably a dumb question for all you Experts, but I will ask > anyway. Ok I want to send and recieve mail diectly from my linux box. Do I > need a domain name registered? And which proggy is easier for the first time > user? I will need about 10 accounts. And another thing my computer is not > always connected to the net so I know that would effect something. The main > reason I need this is for a database i am creating. Its for my family to > enter in their genealogy information for me to edit and setup into a family > tree and the like. So my website would only need to be up for a little > while, would not have to be always on cause i could tell every one when they > need to enter in the info etc. Ok enough of that, my main question is > regarding email, do I need a domain name registered to send and receive > email directly from my linux box? The domain I want to use is not registered > as of yet. > > thanx > > Content-Type: text/plain; name="message.footer" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Description: Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Alsa
I had a similar motherboard and hte sound worked perfectly on LM 7.1 out of the box! I don't know of sound quality compared to others coz I use it mainly for playing CDs to my head-phones.. but ac97 did work out of the box on VIA chipset in LM 7.1 is the bottom line :) -sarang On Friday 01 December 2000 20:49, you wrote: > > On Friday 01 December 2000 05:51 pm, you wrote: > [...] > > > My system's a 900mhz thunderbird with the via ac97 (snd-card-via686a > > kernel module). Any clues on this would be appreciated. I've done a good > > bit of google-ing & deja-ing, looked at the alsa archives, but haven't > > run across a similar situation yet. > > Can't help with with the resetting of the alsa settings... > > You say your alsa config file(s) do not change/are not changed upon reboot? > If they are, you could try setting the config file attribute to immutable > so nothing will change it, period. > > My more immediate interest is in your ac97. I have an Athlon 700 on an > AK72 AOpen board, VIA chipset, and the ac97. I haven't even tried to get > the onboard sound to work, going instead with my AudioPCI. However, if the > ac97 does a good job, there is an attractiveness to opening up a PCI slot > and using the onboard sound. > > When the alsa settings are proper, does the ac97 do a good job? Nice > sound? Work with games? Does windoze handle it OK? I am wondering about > the quality of the onboard sound, overall. > > Finally, where did the snd-card-via686a kernel module come from? > > Thanks for any information, > > praedor Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; name="message.footer" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Description: -- -- Sarang Lakare Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] unclutter ?
i think he means the "unclutter" option that comes when u right click.. it works fine for me (i think!) -sarang On Friday 01 December 2000 21:12, you wrote: > > By 'unclutter' do you mean the 'Show Desktop' Icon in kde that icons > everything giving you a clear desktop and then allows you to return to > the mess of windows that you had before you poked the icon by poking it > again??? > > Tom Berkley > > Tom Brinkman wrote: > >Has anybody had 'unclutter' workin on 7.2 ? > > > >I've used it since 6.0, still had it workin with 7.2b3, but since > > 7.2 final (dl edition), and with the KDE2 updates to 20001122, it's > > still no go :( > > -- > > Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay > > > > > > > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; name="message.footer" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Description: -- -- Sarang Lakare Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] unclutter ?
By 'unclutter' do you mean the 'Show Desktop' Icon in kde that icons everything giving you a clear desktop and then allows you to return to the mess of windows that you had before you poked the icon by poking it again??? Tom Berkley Tom Brinkman wrote: > >Has anybody had 'unclutter' workin on 7.2 ? > >I've used it since 6.0, still had it workin with 7.2b3, but since > 7.2 final (dl edition), and with the KDE2 updates to 20001122, it's > still no go :( > -- > Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay > > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Pine
bill wrote: > > Dec 1 10:00:56 bonnie sendmail[13282]: eB1G0uj13282: SYSERR(gjd): Can't > > create transcript file ./xfeB1G0uj13282: Permission denied > > > > Obviously this is a permission error. How do I correct this problem? > > Thanks. > > What does your .pinerc permissions show? > > Mine are: ls -l .pinerc > > 'user' -rw-rw-r-- 1 useruser 13933 Dec 1 06:15 .pinerc > 'root' -rw-rw-r-- 1 rootroot 13683 Dec 1 06:15 /root/.pinerc > > This is stock install of LM 7.2 with 'normal' security settings > I am also using Postfix instead of Sendmail which is the stock way > my mail setup installed itself as. Hello Bill. My permissions are identical to yours. I am running the iso version of 7.2 using the stock sendmail. Thanks, -- / Gary de Montigny / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / TeleSoft Systems / http://telesoft.ca Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] unclutter ?
Don Your emails have two listings of the [EMAIL PROTECTED] in the reply section. If you will remove one or not use the reply-all to these e-mails, we will stop getting two of the same messages from you Thanks Tom Berkley Don wrote: > > Why does your e-mail show up with very large letters > You must have your system setup to display 400 by 600 > screen. > > Don > > On Friday 01 December 2000 17:05, you wrote: > > > >Has anybody had 'unclutter' workin on 7.2 ? > > > >I've used it since 6.0, still had it workin with 7.2b3, but since > > 7.2 final (dl edition), and with the KDE2 updates to 20001122, it's > > still no go :( > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="koi8-r"; name="message.footer" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit > Content-Description: > > > -- > > 73 de KK6WJ > > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] unclutter ?
Why does your e-mail show up with very large letters You must have your system setup to display 400 by 600 screen. Don On Friday 01 December 2000 17:05, you wrote: > >Has anybody had 'unclutter' workin on 7.2 ? > >I've used it since 6.0, still had it workin with 7.2b3, but since > 7.2 final (dl edition), and with the KDE2 updates to 20001122, it's > still no go :( Content-Type: text/plain; charset="koi8-r"; name="message.footer" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Description: -- 73 de KK6WJ Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Alsa
On Friday 01 December 2000 05:51 pm, you wrote: [...] > My system's a 900mhz thunderbird with the via ac97 (snd-card-via686a > kernel module). Any clues on this would be appreciated. I've done a good > bit of google-ing & deja-ing, looked at the alsa archives, but haven't > run across a similar situation yet. Can't help with with the resetting of the alsa settings... You say your alsa config file(s) do not change/are not changed upon reboot? If they are, you could try setting the config file attribute to immutable so nothing will change it, period. My more immediate interest is in your ac97. I have an Athlon 700 on an AK72 AOpen board, VIA chipset, and the ac97. I haven't even tried to get the onboard sound to work, going instead with my AudioPCI. However, if the ac97 does a good job, there is an attractiveness to opening up a PCI slot and using the onboard sound. When the alsa settings are proper, does the ac97 do a good job? Nice sound? Work with games? Does windoze handle it OK? I am wondering about the quality of the onboard sound, overall. Finally, where did the snd-card-via686a kernel module come from? Thanks for any information, praedor Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] XFree 4.0.1 not cooperating
use XFdrake instead of xf86config.
-sarang
On Friday 01 December 2000 17:29, you wrote:
> > I would like to get my Viper 550 AGP working with Nvidia drivers, but I
> need to update XFree86. So, I installed XFree86 4.0.1 with the RPM
> included with the Mandrake disk (I used the "mandrake update" program or
> whatever it's called. I think the file name was something like
> XFree-server-4.0.1.rpm.) Then, I exit Xwindows and use "xf86config" to set
> up my stuff. I'm positive that all the info is right, but when I then try
> "startx" it fails to init because it had an "unknown error" with the dbe
> module (couldn't find it, I think, but not sure). Is there anything
> special I need to do? insmod maybe? Am I looking at the correct
> configuration file ("XF86Config", right? or is it XF86Config-4?) Is there
> more I need to install?
>
> Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.
>
> Perplexed,
> Tim
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Re: [expert] umount2: Device or Resource busy
On Friday 01 December 2000 10:55 am, you wrote: > During shutdown, I get the following error message and /dev/hda7 does not > get unmounted cleanly : > - > Unmounting File Systems: umount2: Device or Resource busy > umount: /usr: device is busy [FAILED] > init: no more processes left in this runlevel > > This happens everytime I try to shutdown, and I have to power off the > machineand then during startup, it always does a check force on /dev/hda7. I had the same problem version with an earlier version of mandrake - not sure offhand which one it was though - maybe 6.1 or 7. It was posted as a bug on the mandrake site and there was an upgrade for it. You will have to do a bit of searching for it if that's your problem - I can't remember exactly where it was posted. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] unclutter ?
Has anybody had 'unclutter' workin on 7.2 ? I've used it since 6.0, still had it workin with 7.2b3, but since 7.2 final (dl edition), and with the KDE2 updates to 20001122, it's still no go :( -- Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Finding files based on date
On Friday 01 December 2000 02:15 pm, you wrote: > Question: how do I do a locate (whereis), based on date? What I want to > do is display ALL files that have been created or modified SINCE a > certain date.. like 2 days ago. Have you tried using kfind? It's a gui frontend for the find command (I think) and it has the option of dates. It's part of the kde 1.1.2 and 2.0 packages. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] Postfix or Sendmail
Ok, this is probably a dumb question for all you Experts, but I will ask anyway. Ok I want to send and recieve mail diectly from my linux box. Do I need a domain name registered? And which proggy is easier for the first time user? I will need about 10 accounts. And another thing my computer is not always connected to the net so I know that would effect something. The main reason I need this is for a database i am creating. Its for my family to enter in their genealogy information for me to edit and setup into a family tree and the like. So my website would only need to be up for a little while, would not have to be always on cause i could tell every one when they need to enter in the info etc. Ok enough of that, my main question is regarding email, do I need a domain name registered to send and receive email directly from my linux box? The domain I want to use is not registered as of yet. thanx Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] Alsa
Peculiar new problem's just come up. I'm running 7.1 w/helix-gnome & alsa-0.5.7-4mdk and have had no problems to speak of. All of a sudden, if I re-boot alsamixer goes back to the default (and a rather strange default imo) muted state. Same with aumix, despite the perfectly valid ~.aumixrc file. I've rerun alsactl to generate the sound.conf file a couple of times. Moreover, the sound is likely to just stop, causing me to reopen aumix, load the rc file again. Or, reopen alsamixer & readjust the levels. My system's a 900mhz thunderbird with the via ac97 (snd-card-via686a kernel module). Any clues on this would be appreciated. I've done a good bit of google-ing & deja-ing, looked at the alsa archives, but haven't run across a similar situation yet. begin:vcard n:Piety;Bill x-mozilla-html:FALSE adr:;; version:2.1 email;internet:[EMAIL PROTECTED] x-mozilla-cpt:;0 fn:Bill Piety end:vcard Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Finding files based on date
rpm -qf `which ps` rpm -V rpmfromabovecommand rpm -qf `which ls` rpm -V rpmfromabovecommand if these are compromised from a root kit you should install the rpm's using rpm -ivh --replacefiles procps-2.0.6-12mdk.i386.rpm this will clean out the root kit with new files. if you suspect that rpm has been messed with, then boot with your boot and rescue disks, mount the root partition on /mnt/tmp and use the rescue disk to fix/replace the rpm command. Then fix everything else. Also, until you fix your security, keep your system off the net except to get any files you need. Now you want to read the security howto, check into bastille-linux if you want to do it in a hurry, and add portsentry (look it up on http://freshmeat.net). You should also get nmap (also on freshmeat) and use it on your system to see where you are vulnerable. Tom Berkley "Bob Puff@NLE" wrote: > > Hello, > > In the close inspection I've been giving my machine since it was hacked, > I see that there was a 100kbit/sec upload averaged over 5 minutes.. that > is a lot of data. I don't see any new files to account for this, and > suspect the hacker might have uploaded something naughty. > > Question: how do I do a locate (whereis), based on date? What I want to > do is display ALL files that have been created or modified SINCE a > certain date.. like 2 days ago. > > It would be real nice if the resulting output could give the entire > pathname to each file. > > I tried messing with some switches in the FIND command, but it didn't > work. > > Thanks. > > Bob > > P.S. Please CC messages directly to me also: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] XFree 4.0.1 not cooperating
On Fri, 01 Dec 2000 23:29:28 Tim Faehnle wrote:
> I would like to get my Viper 550 AGP working with Nvidia drivers, but I need
> to update XFree86. So, I installed XFree86 4.0.1 with the RPM included with
> the Mandrake disk (I used the "mandrake update" program or whatever it's
> called. I think the file name was something like XFree-server-4.0.1.rpm.)
> Then, I exit Xwindows and use "xf86config" to set up my stuff. I'm positive
> that all the info is right, but when I then try "startx" it fails to init
> because it had an "unknown error" with the dbe module (couldn't find it, I
> think, but not sure). Is there anything special I need to do? insmod maybe?
> Am I looking at the correct
> configuration file ("XF86Config", right? or is it XF86Config-4?) Is there
> more I need to install?
>
You should upgrade all the packages related to XFree (XFree86-*), but the
-contrib package.
--
Juan Antonio Magallon Lacarta #> cd /pub
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] #> more beer
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Re: [expert] kde2 and kaimon
this is definitely abnormal.. something is running in the background that shouldn't be running! while in KDE, press Ctrl-Esc and u'lll see KSysGuard program running.. check the CPU usage and see which process is the culprit.. kill it! -sarang On Friday 01 December 2000 01:32, you wrote: > > I am getting a 85-95% cpu usage from kde on LM 7.2 > > Is this the ususal behavior? > > For instance on one machine user 'X' uses XCFE usage barely registers > Then user 'Y' logs in with KDE and suddenly "TOP" shows 95% CPU usage. > user 'Y' logs out of KDE and logs in with XFCE or other WM even > Enlightenment and the CPU usage goes back to minimal. > > Just curious if this was normal or something misconfigure on the > machine in question!? > > William Bouterse > Talkeetna Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"; name="message.footer" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Description: -- -- Sarang Lakare Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Finding files based on date
On Sat, 02 Dec 2000 00:34:45 Kelley Terry wrote: > On Friday 01 December 2000 02:15 pm, you wrote: > > > Question: how do I do a locate (whereis), based on date? What I want to > > do is display ALL files that have been created or modified SINCE a > > certain date.. like 2 days ago. > man find. more tight, try find -ctime or find -atime. -- Juan Antonio Magallon Lacarta #> cd /pub mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] #> more beer Linux 2.2.18-pre24-vm #2 SMP Wed Nov 29 02:56:21 CET 2000 i686 unknown Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Networking problems(solved)
Thank you Lars for your help, (I also appreciate help from EagleIce regarding boot levels) Now the install is OK and the upgrades are made (including kdebase). Networking is working too. Next step: 1. No log files (like messages, kernel.log etc) are created. Where to change that? 2. Where to disconnect/change user of autologin (except rpm -e) 3. XFree86 V4 & Banshee, separate posting. 4. grub: is it sufficient to edit /etc/lilo.conf? What about /boot/grub/menu.?? lilo is non-functional? Why is it installed? Thank you for your help, maybe I won't switch to another distribution. I'm still not fluent enough in Mandrake;( Lars Nordin writes: > Like I posted before check the links in /etc/rc.d/rc3.d or /etc/rc.5d/ for > the script "network" in /etc/rc.d/init.d. I had the same problem upgrading. > I was able to get the network running again by simply running "ln -s > /etc/rc.d/network/etc/rc.d/rc5.d/SXXnetwork" where 'XX' is some two > digit number. Run 'tksysv' if you like/need to use a graphical tool to fix > this. > > - Original Message - > From: "Svante Signell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 4:48 PM > Subject: [expert] Networking problems > > > > After upgrade from 7.1 to 7.2 networking in non-functional. Any > > pointers? Everything is a mess, the upgrade did not complete > > either. Maybe it's time to switch to another distribution, I am using > > debian and RH on other boxes? This graphical/framebuffer thing is > > maybe good for newbies, but I feel like I've lost control of the > > configuration :( > > > > > > > > > > > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. > > > > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] XFree86-4 questions
Finally took the step to leave 3.3.x for 4.0.x. Some questions: 1. Got HW accelaration almost working (4.1.0, Banshee). Quake3 starts accelerated, but exits due to errors with 4.0.1, i.e. with MDK 7.2 and libgL. Should I go for Glide, or GL? 2. Another alternative is to upgrade to cooker X4 (4.0.1e??) and use ligGL. Is this workable, or is Glide still the solution? 3. Does Quake need to be upgraded to 1.17? 4. Which version of UT works? 5. Anuthing else? Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] KDE Menu crippled!
Benjamin Sher wrote: > Dear friends: > > For some reason my KDE menu (as accessed directly from the > K launch pad) is missing half the entries. No Networking, > the Multimedia lacks Graphics, Sound, Video. And many > others. > > > Yet, the KDE Menu Editor (MenuDrake) has EVERYTHING in > order. All the menu directories and entries are there as > they should be. > > How, please, do I fix this and update my Desktop menu? > > Would very much appreciate your help with this cosmetic but > disturbing situation. > > Thank you. > > Benjamin Try thisin a console su to root and type: update-menus -v -- Alan Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Printing from kmail
Can you print from other, especially non-KDE, apps? Can you print into a file with kmail and then display the PostScript file with gv? What is the default language on your machine? kmail has some bugs concerning the feneration of PostScript files for printing. If printing to a file and displaying with gv works fine and/or printing does work from any application or even from the command line, please send me the files /etc/cups/cupsd.conf /etc/cups/printers.conf /etc/cups/ppd/*.ppd Till Ted Wager wrote: > > Have just installed 7.2..The only problem on install was it skipped the > create bootdisk and did not allow me to tell it I did not give me the > bootloader option but installed grub on /dev/hda1..Anyway I am very pleased > with the distroI am writing to ask if anyone else has a print problem > from kmail?? > I try to print a mail and the printer and kmail lock up and have to be killed > ...Any advice anyone ?? > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] XFree 4.0.1 not cooperating
I would like to get my Viper 550 AGP working with Nvidia drivers, but I need
to update XFree86. So, I installed XFree86 4.0.1 with the RPM included with
the Mandrake disk (I used the "mandrake update" program or whatever it's
called. I think the file name was something like XFree-server-4.0.1.rpm.)
Then, I exit Xwindows and use "xf86config" to set up my stuff. I'm positive
that all the info is right, but when I then try "startx" it fails to init
because it had an "unknown error" with the dbe module (couldn't find it, I
think, but not sure). Is there anything special I need to do? insmod maybe?
Am I looking at the correct
configuration file ("XF86Config", right? or is it XF86Config-4?) Is there
more I need to install?
Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.
Perplexed,
Tim
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[expert] Finding files based on date
Hello, In the close inspection I've been giving my machine since it was hacked, I see that there was a 100kbit/sec upload averaged over 5 minutes.. that is a lot of data. I don't see any new files to account for this, and suspect the hacker might have uploaded something naughty. Question: how do I do a locate (whereis), based on date? What I want to do is display ALL files that have been created or modified SINCE a certain date.. like 2 days ago. It would be real nice if the resulting output could give the entire pathname to each file. I tried messing with some switches in the FIND command, but it didn't work. Thanks. Bob P.S. Please CC messages directly to me also: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
RE: [expert] Mandrake 7.2 upgrade problem
"I have upgraded my Mandrake 7.1 to 7.2 " That's the problem, don't upgrade, install "fresh"... I.E. Reformat and install. 7.1 leaves too many things behind which will kill 7.2. It's well worth doing! -JMS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Stear Sent: Friday, December 01, 2000 12:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [expert] Mandrake 7.2 upgrade problem Hi all, I have upgraded my Mandrake 7.1 to 7.2 today and have a few problems. When booting from the cdrom to upgrade the system hung half way through the boot sequence. So I rebooted into 7.1 and did the upgrade from there, all seemed to go well but the system would not boot, so again I booted using my old kernal and it worked. However, I am now in KDE2 and cannot even run the file manager - I get the error - Konqueror - The Crash Handler saying:- The application Konqueror crashed and caused the signal 11 (SIGSEGV) Can any body help me please Thanks Paul Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] Re: KDE Menu crippled! -- Solved!!!
Dear Zeljko: You hit the nail on the head. Typed update-menus -v as user and, bingo, all the menus were redone AUTOMATICALLY. I click on K and all the menus were there, every last one of them. All my thanks and my thanks to others who may have also written. Amazing how a simple command, when you know it, can make your day. Thanks again and Merry Christmas. Benjamin -- Benjamin and Anna Sher Sher's Russian Web http://www.websher.net Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] KDE Menu crippled!
Did you delete the .kde directory, logout and login again? Tom Berkley Benjamin Sher wrote: > > Dear friends: > > For some reason my KDE menu (as accessed directly from the K launch pad) > is missing half the entries. No Networking, the Multimedia lacks > Graphics, Sound, Video. And many others. > > Yet, the KDE Menu Editor (MenuDrake) has EVERYTHING in order. All the > menu directories and entries are there as they should be. > > How, please, do I fix this and update my Desktop menu? > > Would very much appreciate your help with this cosmetic but disturbing > situation. > > Thank you. > > Benjamin > -- > Benjamin and Anna Sher > Sher's Russian Web > http://www.websher.net > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Mandrake 7.2 upgrade problem
This has been stated before on each list but it bares repetting again. Because of changes in the file structure to bring it into compliance with the new standards and because of KDE 2.0 the reccomended mode of installation for 7.2 is as a New Install not an Upgrade. Charles - Original Message - From: "Helsby, James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2000 12:40 PM Subject: RE: [expert] Mandrake 7.2 upgrade problem > Did you buy the cd you were using? Or did you burn it yourself? If you > burned it, did you check your md5's before? Did they match? I had the > problem with cd's that won't boot, numerous times. Most times, its because > of a bad download. > > -Original Message- > From: Paul Stear [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2000 10:11 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [expert] Mandrake 7.2 upgrade problem > > Hi all, > I have upgraded my Mandrake 7.1 to 7.2 today and have a few problems. > When booting from the cdrom to upgrade the system hung half way through the > boot sequence. So I rebooted into 7.1 and did the upgrade from there, all > seemed to go well but the system would not boot, so again I booted using my > old kernal and it worked. However, I am now in KDE2 and cannot even run the > file manager - I get the error - Konqueror - The Crash Handler saying:- > The application Konqueror crashed and caused the signal 11 (SIGSEGV) > > Can any body help me please > > Thanks Paul > > > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Mandrake 7.2 upgrade problem
On Fri, 01 Dec 2000, you wrote: > > Hi all, > I have upgraded my Mandrake 7.1 to 7.2 today and have a few problems. > When booting from the cdrom to upgrade the system hung half way through the > boot sequence. So I rebooted into 7.1 and did the upgrade from there, all > seemed to go well but the system would not boot, so again I booted using my > old kernal and it worked. However, I am now in KDE2 and cannot even run the > file manager - I get the error - Konqueror - The Crash Handler saying:- > The application Konqueror crashed and caused the signal 11 (SIGSEGV) > > Can any body help me please > > Thanks Paul > Hi... Using the Macmillan version I had to reinstall, it would not go through the upgrade. > Regards Ted Wager Mandrake Linux Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] KDE Menu crippled!
Dear friends: For some reason my KDE menu (as accessed directly from the K launch pad) is missing half the entries. No Networking, the Multimedia lacks Graphics, Sound, Video. And many others. Yet, the KDE Menu Editor (MenuDrake) has EVERYTHING in order. All the menu directories and entries are there as they should be. How, please, do I fix this and update my Desktop menu? Would very much appreciate your help with this cosmetic but disturbing situation. Thank you. Benjamin -- Benjamin and Anna Sher Sher's Russian Web http://www.websher.net Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Pine
On Fri, 1 Dec 2000, Gary de Montigny wrote: > Hello, > > When posting message via Pine as a user (root works fine) sendmail is > logging transcript and permission denied errors: > > Dec 1 10:00:56 bonnie sendmail[13282]: eB1G0uj13282: SYSERR(gjd): Can't > create transcript file ./xfeB1G0uj13282: Permission denied > > Obviously this is a permission error. How do I correct this problem? > Thanks. What does your .pinerc permissions show? Mine are: ls -l .pinerc 'user' -rw-rw-r-- 1 useruser 13933 Dec 1 06:15 .pinerc 'root' -rw-rw-r-- 1 rootroot 13683 Dec 1 06:15 /root/.pinerc This is stock install of LM 7.2 with 'normal' security settings I am also using Postfix instead of Sendmail which is the stock way my mail setup installed itself as. William Bouterse Talkeetna Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] umount2: Device or Resource busy
Hello all, During shutdown, I get the following error message and /dev/hda7 does not get unmounted cleanly : - Unmounting File Systems: umount2: Device or Resource busy umount: /usr: device is busy [FAILED] init: no more processes left in this runlevel This happens everytime I try to shutdown, and I have to power off the machineand then during startup, it always does a check force on /dev/hda7. Can anyone help or have any information ?? Thanks. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Linux on LAN
1.) Install NT4.0 2.)Install Linux,putting Lilo in the / Partition,remember the hard drive mount point,on my machine it is hda8. 3.)When Linux is installed you will not be able to get back to it yet.Use the cd and choose rescue to get to a prompt.Mount your floppy drive.Then type this :dd if=/dev/hda8 of=/mnt/floppy/bootsect.lnx bs=1 count=512 (substitute your root mount and floppy mount!) 4.)Boot into NT and make the boot.ini file in the root so that you can edit it.Add the following line at the end of the file C:\bootsect.lnx="mandrake 7.2" 5.)save the file and coppy the bootsect.lnx from the floppy to the root of the NT drive. 6.)When you reboot you should see an entry for Linux,scroll down to it and hit return,there you go,Linux will boot. Here is my boot.ini file: [boot loader] timeout=30 default=scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT [operating systems] scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Windows NT Server Version 4.00" multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Windows NT Server Version 4.00 [VGA mode]" /basevideo /sos C:\="Microsoft Windows" C:\bootsect.lnx="Mandrake 7.2" You could also put Lilo in a boot partition,just remember the mount point ! Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] Pine
Hello, When posting message via Pine as a user (root works fine) sendmail is logging transcript and permission denied errors: Dec 1 10:00:56 bonnie sendmail[13282]: eB1G0uj13282: SYSERR(gjd): Can't create transcript file ./xfeB1G0uj13282: Permission denied Obviously this is a permission error. How do I correct this problem? Thanks. -- / Gary de Montigny / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / TeleSoft Systems / http://telesoft.ca Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
RE: [expert] Mandrake 7.2 upgrade problem
Did you buy the cd you were using? Or did you burn it yourself? If you burned it, did you check your md5's before? Did they match? I had the problem with cd's that won't boot, numerous times. Most times, its because of a bad download. -Original Message- From: Paul Stear [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, December 01, 2000 10:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [expert] Mandrake 7.2 upgrade problem Hi all, I have upgraded my Mandrake 7.1 to 7.2 today and have a few problems. When booting from the cdrom to upgrade the system hung half way through the boot sequence. So I rebooted into 7.1 and did the upgrade from there, all seemed to go well but the system would not boot, so again I booted using my old kernal and it worked. However, I am now in KDE2 and cannot even run the file manager - I get the error - Konqueror - The Crash Handler saying:- The application Konqueror crashed and caused the signal 11 (SIGSEGV) Can any body help me please Thanks Paul Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Linux on LAN
I wouldn't mind seeing that if you have the chance. To keep for prosperity :) Just in case I wantto play around with something on my old P233. > Getting Nt and Linux to work in a dual boot system is easy.I will post the > procedure to use the NT loader if any would need to know how to do it > > > There's plenty of semicolons to go around Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] Mandrake 7.2 upgrade problem
Hi all, I have upgraded my Mandrake 7.1 to 7.2 today and have a few problems. When booting from the cdrom to upgrade the system hung half way through the boot sequence. So I rebooted into 7.1 and did the upgrade from there, all seemed to go well but the system would not boot, so again I booted using my old kernal and it worked. However, I am now in KDE2 and cannot even run the file manager - I get the error - Konqueror - The Crash Handler saying:- The application Konqueror crashed and caused the signal 11 (SIGSEGV) Can any body help me please Thanks Paul Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Slow system
>From the quill of Michael Powell, PhD. on Thursday 30 November 2000 06:35 pm, wrote: edit your grub or lilo fust add MEM=256M or what ever you have. -- Michael R. Powell PhD. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scyld Beowulf Cluster Master Running on Linux-Mandrake 7.2 Linux reg# 83815 = > > I'm a newbie just getting started with Linux, but if preponderance of > evidence is helpful at all, I also have a VIA chipset, and Mandrake 7 > hasn't found my RAM above 64MB... > > - Av - > > -- > Av Pinzur / Crisp Graphics > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.crispgraphics.com/~newav > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Christian A > > Strømmen [Number1/NumeroUno] > > Sent: Thursday, 30 November, 2000 16:40 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Cc: Larry Tobos > > Subject: Re: [expert] Slow system > > > > On Thursday 30 November 2000 21:39, you wrote: > > > In my case, Winblows gets the correct amount of memory... > > > Forcing the detection in Lilo as suggested had the impact of > > > > freezing the > > > > > system, until I reverted it ... > > > > > > The problem is hardware related: the kernel does not see the > > > > memory, even > > > > > if it is there. I bet my problem is the VIA chipset support in > > > > the kernel > > > > Ahh.. Well, we fixed the performance with hdparm and mem=, but > > now, when the > > disk use is high (like when starting X) the computer freezes, the > > disk spins > > down and the harddisk light light constantly. The only thing I > > can figure is > > that it must be the ide chipset on the mainboard, which is a VIA > > chipset. I > > haven't gotten any response from anybody about this, so I'll past > > the last > > mail below and hope that someone will answer. If not we'll have > > to change > > the mainboard. > > > > Previous mail: > > I've had a lot of problems installin Linux Mandrake 7.2 at my friends > > computer. Sent a mail earlier about a problem with the system > > being terribly > > slow, and got a lot of good help on this, but encountered another problem > > (with might be related?) afterwards. I'll try to get this as > > specific as I > > possibly can. Please read on. > > > > The first problem I had was that the system was terribly slow, especially > > when starting X and other stuff that takes up more memory than > > just bash. I > > got two suggestions on how to deal with this; the first being to add > > "append="mem=128M"" in lilo, something that helped cause the > > kernel seemed to > > only see 64M. The second was that I should run hdparm to get the disk in > > 32bit mode and to use dma, I checked and the disk was running in > > 16bit and > > with dma turned off. So I fixed both of these problems and > > everything seemed > > to run a lot faster(16/no-dma=64M in 17seconds, 32/dma=64M in 3seconds). > > > > Then when I tried to install a big rpm from disk2 (hadn't started > > X yet) the > > system freezed. I could not do anything at all and the > > harddisk-light light > > constantly without the harddisk doing anything (it spinned down and got > > quiet). After rebooting the disk wasn't detected in the bios, I > > had to turn > > off again and then it was detected. I booted up again and tried > > to start X > > and kde2, but halfway into starting kde2 it locked again. It > > seemed after > > more tests that when there was a lot of activitiy on the disk it > > locked. I > > now shut off 32bit and dma on the disk believing that this was > > the problem, > > after more tests I found out it wasn't. To make sure this wasn't > > a hardware > > problem we afterwards installed first Windows2k (yuck, yeah I > > know) and then > > Windows98(even more yuck) and ran extencive tests on both, > > without getting > > the same problem. > > > > After these tests I decided to try again and installed linux once > > more but > > still get the same problem. > > > > The specifications on the machine is(it's 2 weeks old btw.): > > Mainboard: MSI K7T-Pro > > (http://www.msi-computer.nl/product/mainboard/k7tpro.htm) > > Processor: AMD Duron 700 MHz > > Display adapter: ATI Xpert 2000 32MB AGP > > Memory: 128MB original SDRAM pc100 > > Harddrive: Fujitsu 20.5GB UDMA/66 > > > > I also noticed just before I left that the kernel told me that > > the bus-speed > > was set to 33, and that I could override it with idebus= in lilo, > > could this > > have anything to do with this? > > > > I really appreciate any help that I could get on this, and if you > > feel that > > you need some more info, just let me know and I will email it... > > > > Ps. when installing mandrake it always gives me the text-install, > > never the > > fancy graphical one, is there some problem with the chipset on > > the display > > adapter? > > > > -- > > \ Christian A Strømmen / > > \ Number1/NumeroUno @ Undernet - Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] / > > \ Web: www.realityx.net - Cell: +47 911 43 948 / > >Live your
[expert] kde2 and kaimon
I am getting a 85-95% cpu usage from kde on LM 7.2 Is this the ususal behavior? For instance on one machine user 'X' uses XCFE usage barely registers Then user 'Y' logs in with KDE and suddenly "TOP" shows 95% CPU usage. user 'Y' logs out of KDE and logs in with XFCE or other WM even Enlightenment and the CPU usage goes back to minimal. Just curious if this was normal or something misconfigure on the machine in question!? William Bouterse Talkeetna Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Linux on LAN
Getting Nt and Linux to work in a dual boot system is easy.I will post the procedure to use the NT loader if any would need to know how to do it Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re[2]: [expert] no appletalk support in 7.2 kernel?
hi alex, Donnerstag, 30. November 2000, 12:21:39, you wrote: > On Thursday 30 November 2000 02:56, you wrote: >> > hi mandrake-experts-mailinglist, >> >> is there no support for appletalk in the 7.2 kernel. it should be >> since kernel 2.x.x (?). >> when starting netatalk (netatalk-1.4.99-0.20001108mdk.i586.rpm) i get >> the error-message (within webmin, in console it's the same): >> >> Starting AppleTalk services: socket: Invalid argument >> socket: Invalid argument >> atalkd: can't get interfaces, exiting. >> [FAILED] >> [ OK ] >> [ OK ] >> [ OK ] >> >> it seems only atalkd fails the other services are o.k. >> configuration was done like in "linux netatalk-howto" from anders >> brownworth. >> >> "dmesg | grep Apple" and "lsmod" show nothing about appletalk... > It is built as a module, just insmod appletalk and all is ok. > I am having problems with it also, it seems that upgrading to 7.2 caused > printing from the mac to the printer on the linux box to just flat out > stop working. The printer nolonger shows up in the apple chooser either. > Do you have any ideas on that? how it is working fine, thank you for the hint! printing is working fine, too. look at the netatalk-mailing-archive! many good tips there! http://www.umich.edu/~rsug/netatalk/archive/admins/2000/ here is my papd.conf, maybe that can help you: hp:\ #has to start at 1st column! :pr=|/usr/bin/lpr-cups -Plp:op=root:\ #must have 1 tab in front :pd=/usr/share/cups/model/HP/LaserJet_6MP-Postscript.ppd: #also as you see, i am printing over cups, works fine! not it is a cool server-solution for windows(samba) and macs(netatalk)! if you want my complete configuration files, please "private mail". gruesse/regards andreas krahn -- akotec -internet-serviceleistungen & multimedia-produktionen andreas krahn - moorstrasse 14 - 21614 buxtehude - germany tel.: 04161/722260 - fax: 04161/722259 - email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
RE: [expert] Linux on LAN
Hey Viktor! > Eg.: I know that FTP server and telnet is running by default on > linux. Is this > a risk? > If anyone could help me with some advice or a pointer for further info on > this? Running servers are a risk, if they aren't configured well. If you set up a workstation, be sure to deactivate any servers you don't need. Actually it's only a risk for your machine, but maybe an intruder gets through your workstation to other (trusted) boxes. 1st : Don't run any Servers you don't need such as ftp, webmin, ldap, linuxconf, xfs and so on. 2nd : Don't use insecure services like telnet. Use ssh instead 3rd : Make sure your box has valid paket filtering (firewall) rules set if you use useful servers like webmin and linuxconf-web But i think you will get more trouble getting the hole thing to work on an high-end machine together w/ NT bootloader than making it secure. Good Luck Sven Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] Konqueror -- Inexplicable, insoluble URL error?
Dear friends: I have been playing with and exploring Konqueror. Just came across a very strange and apparently insoluble technical problem. Perhaps one of you gurus has an answer. Go first to the following URL about Mad Cow Disease in Europe using Netscape 4.75: As Mad Cow Disease Spread, Consumers Panic. http://www.nytimes.com/2000/12/01/world/01COW.html Please note the vertical box to the right of the article, an ad for TechnoScout. So far so good. Now go to the same URL using Konqueror and you'll see the TechnoScout ad smack across the first two paragraphs of the Mad Cow story, that is, blocking it completely. No way to get rid of it, not even by giving the Devil his due and clicking to their site. It's glued to the newstory beneath it. Can anyone help explain this and is there a solution, please? Benjamin Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] Linux on LAN
Hi everybody, I would like to put LM7.2 onto my computer in our company. This will be a dual-boot system (NT 4.0 and Linux), and I also would like to use the local network with Linux (No server stuff, just a networked workstation). (This is a Windows NT 4.0 network, firewall, etc.This will be probably the first linux box on this network anyway.I do not have experience with linux networking, other then dial-up at home. My problem is, that really do not want to be a "security risk " on this network, but I would like to use the Internet, my network account, and the networked printers. I will probably manage to set it all up, but I would like to know how to configure my box further, to pose a minimal risk for the security of this network. Eg.: I know that FTP server and telnet is running by default on linux. Is this a risk? If anyone could help me with some advice or a pointer for further info on this? Thanks in advance: Viktor Viktor Lakics Through the Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.amexmail.com/?A=1 Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] sony vaio issues
I have just purchased a Sony Vaio F630 notebook. It has Me on it and I guess it will have to stay as the modem seems to be a winmodem. My problems are that I can not get the sound to work at all. Harddrake complains of device or resource busy for anything I choose and I don't seem to have sndconfig installed. Also I can not get the Video to work quite correctly. The video is a Trident CyberBlade i7 3D Graphic accelerator w/shared mem. the Sound is ESS (I forget the rest of it off-hand) Can anyone help in getting video correct on here. Choosing CyberBlade will not work. And when I set the monitor to lcd panel 1024, X complains of some- thing but I forget what. Any help appreciated, Brian D. Klar - CVE OTS WPAFB (937)257-5773 937-973-3125 (Pager) Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] Slow system
I'm sorry too because I have to disagree with you Pj! But first: thank's for the notes on hardware, it is very easy to forget that there can in fact be some small details in the hardware that makes one desperate and sweaty trying to configure a system, this could save some people from going mad and hit the box with a sledgehammer. On Friday 01 December 2000 05:45, Pj wrote: [snip] > > Linux will always recognize the correct amount of RAM. I have previously > used 64EDO, 128 P-100, 160 P-100 and now I have 256 P-100 on a Tyan > board with VIA chip. It was all recognized correctly at the first boot. If you are stating that Linux will always 'automatically' find the correct amount of RAM then you are wrong. My experience is that this is very different between different Linux distributions when installed on the same box, most of them seem to find only 64MB automatically and I have to help them detecting the rest. > > Windows almost always recognizes the correct amount of memory just as it > correctly identifies Winmodems. Unfortunately trying to compare Winblows > with Linux is like trying to compare a cow and a sailboat. There is not > comparison and Linux is a lot smarter too! I like cow's, but I wouldn't try to make them go out sailing with me, they'd probably panic and freeze. Greeting's, ei -- @~~ EagleIce ~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~~@ @~~ Running GNU/Linux & KDE ~~@ Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
RE: [expert] Mandrake logo?
Hello sarang, Just put the following lines in your /etc/X11/xdm/Xsetup_0 # only set the background if the xsri program is installed if [ -x /usr/bin/xsri ]; then /usr/bin/xsri -geometry +5+5 -avoid 300x250 -keep-aspect \ /usr/share/pixmaps/put_here_your.gif fi Copied from redhat ;-) Regards, Frans Verhoef >= Original Message From [EMAIL PROTECTED] = >Why isn't "Linux Mandrake" mentioned anywhere on the login screen? Its so >strage coz one expects to show-off that the machine is running Linux >Mandrake.. or in other words, the login screen should atleast tell what OS >the machine is running! > >I am sure someone can come up with a very nice background for the login >screen! > >-- >-- >Sarang Lakare Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
