Re: [expert] Freeze of kwm
Tom Berger wrote: > > On Tue, 28 Sep 1999, you wrote: > > On Tue, Sep 28, 1999 at 09:04:35AM -0600, Herman Van Keer (softouch) wrote: > > > "Johan Segernäs" wrote: > > > > > > > When i'm switching between X and an other console a few times and done so > > > > for a while my machine hangs. I have no net on that machine so I can't > > > > telnet/ssh to it, it's just to press the reset.. no fun. > > > > Did you try to ping the box ? If it don't answer, then it means that the > > kernel is down. > > > > > Yes... it's no fun to press a reset... > > > But FWIW: you can eventually use one of your serial ports to login, using a dumb > > > terminal or an older pc with DOS and Kermit (free communication program) will do > > > the trick. > > > Then at least you can login and do a decent 'reboot' > > > > What about using watchdog ? It's designed to prevent brutal reboot. > > Well, if the kernel's down, 'watchdog' wouldn't run either or would it? > > BTW, I have the same problem over here intermittently. Sometimes the box hangs > up to three times a day, then it just runs fine for days. I *believe* that > there is something odd about the network layer. Crashes seem to become more > frequent when I have smb running. Odd. I made a search on deja and some RedHat > 6.0 users seem to have the same problem. > If everyone having this problem could put their hardware/software confiurations up, maybe we could spot a pattern. This might be caused by an interaction between uncommon configuration elements. my .02 Bob J.
Re: [expert] To backup or not to backup
Alain Terriault wrote: > > How about archiving, I usually keep monthly backup of all my users > files. > Students comes and goes .. they sometime come back after a year or two. > > I agree mirror is nice, that is a little bit why I got my RAID-5 in the > first place. I guess, I could buy two big IDE drives just to do my daily > backup (mirror), I may just do that. > For sure I will never mirror my files outside my office. If you can afford it, you might think about getting/keeping a backup at home. One of the things that was really streesed in Cray's disaster recovery policy was to have at least one off-site backup in case of fire. A backup in your desk isn't much good if the desk burns. Bob J,
Re: [expert] How to install in KDE vs. Console?
John Aldrich wrote: > > On Wed, 22 Sep 1999, you wrote: > > John Aldrich wrote: > > > > > >> > > > > Well, I learned computers BEFORE Windows was an O/S, so I still > >^^ > > > > When did that happen :-) > > > Okbefore Windows *CLAIMED* to be an O/S. ;-) Ok, much better. We strive for accuracy. :-) Bob J.
Re: [expert] How to install in KDE vs. Console?
John Aldrich wrote: > >> > > Well, I learned computers BEFORE Windows was an O/S, so I still ^^ When did that happen :-) Bob J.
Re: [expert] Few questions
Brian Millar wrote: > Why not include this in the mandrake distribution, or at least put this in the > faq or something. > Now that's a good idea, if someone can tell me how to pull the archives in one big chunk I'll sort through them and make a FAQ from the most asked questions. Bob J.
Re: [expert] Couple questions
Axalon Bloodstone wrote: > > On Thu, 16 Sep 1999, Vincent Danen wrote: > > > Instead of writing a few messages, I figured I'd ask all my questions in > > this one, so please bear with me. > > > > I have a genuine SoundBlaster PRO ISA soundcard and for the life of me I > > can't get the bloody thing to work under Mandrake (or RedHat) with > > soundconfig... even lothar didn't set it up right. The only time I got it > > working was using OSS under SuSE... should I install OSS under Mandrake > > and use it instead of sndconfig? How is this going to affect the sound > > daemon, enlightenment's sound, etc if I do? > > If you want to install it install it it won't break it, but isapnp should > really be able to handle it. > > None that i know of. > > > Time configs. People are using atomic clocks and other time servers to > > update their own clocks. How do I do this? Do I need a time server in my > > own timezone? I tried doing this with some tips in Linux Journal (Sept 99 > > issue) and the NTP servers, but I could never find one in my own timezone > > (MST7MDT). Is there a way to offset the reported time? Ie. if I pick an > > NTP server that is GMT0 is there a way I can have a perl script (I'm > > assuming there is a program to do this also, but I don't know what it > > is... enlightenment there would help) report it back as my local timezone > > or give an offset (ie. -7)? > > xnntp just needs the offset told to it if i remeber correctly, rdate does > the timezone conversion automagicly, but even if it didn't time.nist.gov > is in your timezone > > > Dang... there was another question, but now I can't remember it... =( > > The answer is blue. Only if upstairs is round. Bob J.
Re: [expert] 6.1 Helios observations
Tom Berger wrote: > > Ken Archer wrote: > > > > Seems like 90% of the time when I find the source of a problem it has it's > > hands on my keyboard. > > > You experience this, too? I believe it's known as 'The Linux install virus', anytime one onstalls Linux (or any other OS for that matter), it attaches itself to one's fingers. There is no cure. Bob J.
Re: [expert] WinModem question READ THIS.
Ramon Gandia wrote: > > Mike Hill wrote: > > > > Ive got a CompUSA ad in front of me. > > > > I see the following. Best Data 56K V.90 PCI Modem $49.99 with $20.00 mail > > in rebate. CompUSA part number is #202878 (internal modem by the way) > > This is a WinModem. It used to be that ALL PCI modems were > winmodems, however there are two out now that are not. THe > first was the MultiTech. However, it still does not work with > Linux The second is the ActionTec (get the right one, they > have PCI winmodem models too!). Other than those two, ALL, > and I repeat ALL other PCI modems are WinModems and do not work > with Linux. > Not so, I had a USR PCI that was _not_ a winmodem. Until I left the phone line plugged in during a storm. RIP USR, blew the tops off three chips. :-( Probably the best modem I've ever had. Be aware that 99.9% of pci's are winmodems, just not all. Bob J.
Re: [expert] WinModem question
David Comeau wrote: > > On Wed, 15 Sep 1999, you wrote: > > Well, it was more than I really had asked for, but I am really impressed and > grateful for all of your responses. It is really unfortunate that WinModems > don't work with linux ( for some people, even a 40$ forkout to a comp shop is > too much), but I agree with all of you. As for my friend, well, I'm going to > take a quick look through the archives like one of you suggested, and if I > can't find the required article, I'll just have to urge him to get the real > thing. Don't give up yet, since he's willing to settle for a slower connection anyway, you may be able to find an ISA 33.6 real cheap. Later when he can afford the $40 or so, he can step up to 56K. If he stays with the Winmodem, he's not going to get 56K anyway. Bob J.
Re: [expert] Why are bugs not fixed ?
Arandir wrote: > > On Tue, 14 Sep 1999, Al Smith wrote: > > >%_I have done my share of assisting people on this list. So don't talk > > about helping people. Second of all I was insulted, I am returning the > > insult. And I am doing my part for the mandrake team. As I said I don't > > report bugs to the bug list because they don't get answered, I go to the > > creator's and get their assistance. With that being said if you chose to > > ignore me go ahead but I do not go away silently. > > > >And for those that did assist me in any problems that I may of have, I > > have thanked and helped them in return. So unless you know me or how I > > respond or act on things, don't comment on me or make accusations. That > > will be one thing that WILL get you landed in a nice lawsuit. Got me? or > > do I need to make it clearer for you? > > This has gone on long enough. > > Does this list have a moderator? Can this moderator please remove Mr. Smith > from this list? I use this list to get information and help others get theirs. > These types of accusatory posts are neither, and the list is beginning to > degenerate. May I suggest a killfile? I plonked Al this afternoon, shortly after his 'neanderthal' post. Bob Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [expert] Mandrake 6.1
Kirk Whiting wrote: > > I checked out the Mandrake site but could not find a listing of a FTP server to > download the new mandrake from (6.1b Cassini). Could someone point me in the > right direction. E, I just cop[ied this off Mandrake.com august 31 1999 - Mandrake 6.1beta (Cassini) available! Test and debug Cassini with us! It has been built from stable parts of Cooker. Kernel 2.2.11, KDE1.1.2, lot of new applications... Read the details here and test Mandrake 6.1beta from the Cassini page. BTW - whats with the date on your computer? The date on ths message is 04/11/1998. You may have a small discrepancy there. ;-) Bob J.
