[expert] kernel booting in 8.1
I am just now trying Mandrake 8.1. The install went well, no problems. Lilo is working like a charm. When I select Linux from the menu, the little languages icon pops up, then it says booting 2.78 at the bottom and just freezes. Can someone help me out here. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Payne _ EVILBASTARDS.COM, the definitive free email service. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[expert] Screen resolution and sound card problems
To anyone, I just installed mandrake 7.1 on my computer. I've got a Soundblaster live sound card and a Nvidia TNT2 video card. Everything runs fine, except I can't get sound to work and the screen appears to compressed "inside" the monitor. I have it set to 1024x700 something, and it is at that resolution, but it isn't filling the monitor; it's not even close to filling the monitor. Also, I have tried to get my sound card to work with sndconfig, but that won't work. PLEASE help! Thanks. Payne _ EVILBASTARDS.COM, the definitive free email service. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] Windows 2000 and Partitioning for Linux
To all: I tried to partition my windows 2000 box (the drive is FAT 32) with partition magic 5.0. When I tried to partition 5gbs it gave me an error. It somehting along the lines of file size to big. Any suggestion or help is welcome. Payne _ EVILBASTARDS.COM, the definitive free email service.
[expert] Old Netscape and Java
I'm using Netscape Communicator 4.51. Whenever I go to a site that uses Java Netscape kills itself. Any idea on how to fix this or do I need to install a newer version of Netscape? Thanks. Payne Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
RE: [expert] C problem with math.h and gcc
Thanks, that did the trick. Payne > >Try adding a -lm to the command you are using to compile and link. This >tells the compiler to link in the math library. That is your problem. > >-Eric > >-Original Message- >From: Payne Stanifer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2000 6:26 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [expert] C problem with math.h and gcc > > >To those who can help me: >I am a beginning C programmer and compiler errors are to be expected, but >this one is strange. The situation is that I was writing a program to do >the >quadratic formula for you. I originally wrote it in winders and compiled it >with Borland C/C++ Builder 4.0 with no problems. Then I brought it over to >my Linux machine and gcc returns this error: > >/tmp/ccv8wX5M.o: In function 'main': >/tmp/ccv8wX5M.o(.text+0xc7): undefined reference to 'sqrt' >/tmp/ccv8wX5M.o(.text+0x134): undefined reference to 'sqrt' >collect2: ld returned 1 exit status > >I got one of my CS friends to look at this, he has many years of C behind >him. He tried compiling this simple program on 2 different flavors of UNIX, >but it never worked, even simple programs with just one, easy reference to >any, not just sqrt(), of the math.h calls (ie. sin etc.). Can someone tell >me how in the world you use math.h on the *INX's? BTW, the varibles being >sqrt'ed were tried as doubles and floats, but nothing worked. HELP, please. >Thanks for your time. >Payne > > >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] C problem with math.h and gcc
To those who can help me: I am a beginning C programmer and compiler errors are to be expected, but this one is strange. The situation is that I was writing a program to do the quadratic formula for you. I originally wrote it in winders and compiled it with Borland C/C++ Builder 4.0 with no problems. Then I brought it over to my Linux machine and gcc returns this error: /tmp/ccv8wX5M.o: In function 'main': /tmp/ccv8wX5M.o(.text+0xc7): undefined reference to 'sqrt' /tmp/ccv8wX5M.o(.text+0x134): undefined reference to 'sqrt' collect2: ld returned 1 exit status I got one of my CS friends to look at this, he has many years of C behind him. He tried compiling this simple program on 2 different flavors of UNIX, but it never worked, even simple programs with just one, easy reference to any, not just sqrt(), of the math.h calls (ie. sin etc.). Can someone tell me how in the world you use math.h on the *INX's? BTW, the varibles being sqrt'ed were tried as doubles and floats, but nothing worked. HELP, please. Thanks for your time. Payne Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Improvments: Installation of applications
Probably the biggest problem I have in Linux is getting things that aren't pre-installed to work. It doesn't matter if it is tar'ed or RPM'ed, most of the time various things I download just don't work. It will complain that some dependency isn't met, and even after you go get the required file it still doesn't work. Some people claim that this is fixed in Debain Linux and its varients, but I have never used them so I don't know. Linux needs a standardized installation system. If you are missing something you should be told exactly what you are missing and where you can get the required file. Things like shockwave should be much easier to use as well. If you are wondering what all I have tried that doesn't work a short list would be: everybuddy, gaim, the gnome text editor, Myth2, etc. Finally, I am not asking you how to make these things work, I know all the handy dandy command line commands, I am asking for an improment in an area that Linux is sorely lacking. And to all of you who have no problem getting things to install and work, good for you. Payne Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Distro improvments: A solid IDE
The biggest problem, well not problem, but ease of use issue I have is in all of the Linuxes I have tried there isn't a solid IDE (integrated devlopment environment). I haven't used the latest Kdevelop, but the one I have used was extremely buggy and basically didn't work. I don't want to have to go out and pay another $50 to mandrake for your developer kit because I think there should be one included. I know what everyone is thinking because when I brought this up before everyone just said use a text editor and gcc. Hey, that's great for hello.c, but it's just easier and speedier to have an IDE to do it with. I've used Borland's C++ Builder 4 and it's very nice, but who wants to use winders? I think id mandrake lead the way and developed a GPL'ed, useable IDE it would be wonderful. Thanks for your time. Payne Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] COmpressed files
I was wondering what program I need to open .zip files. I have tried the archiver that comes with redhat 6.0, but it doesn't seem to work. Anyone know what program or patch I need? Thanks. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Major partition magic screw up
I tried to install Linux on a new box of mine, but the vidoe card isn't supported yet. So, I decided I would delete the partition that I created with the partition magic that it came with. Well, everyting went fine and it told me that the partition was deleted. However, when I rebooted partition magic loaded its self and tells me the Linux partition to be deleted can't be found. It does this every time now and I can't get to my winders partition, which, BTW has some pretty important stuff on it. What am I do to Someone PLEASE help. Thanks for your time. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Setting up a small network in a NT environment
I have convinced the sysadmins at my school to allow me to setup a small linux subnet with a web server and a few clients. I was wondering what al is invovled in implementing Linux in a NT network and what all needs to be done to reasonably secure the boxes. I was hoping that someone may have some antedotes or experience in a similar situation. ALl help is appreciated. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Floppy drive mount problem
I am trying out Red Hat 6.0 and everything is greta except when I use the mount drive icon or the terminal to get to a floopy disk it tells me "mount /mnt/floppy 2>&1" reported: mount: wrong fs type, bad option, bad superblock on /dev/fd0, or too many mounted file systems. Any suggestions on how to fix this or maybe get a floppy and cd icon on the desk? Thanks. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] never mind the floppy, now to sound
I fixed that floppy mounting problem, but I still don't have any sound. I have turned it on in everywhere I know, but I still don't have sound. What needs to be compiled into my kernel for me to have sound? I am positive my card is supported, so any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Best developer distrobution?
I was wondering what all distrobution everyone has tried with the main intent to be developing, particulary C and C++. What do you all think is the best distro for coders? Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Required packages for C programming
I made the mistake of not installing the developmental packages on my install. I was now wanting to do some C, C++, and maybe some java programming. What packages do I need to install to do this, and what do I need to do to get an icon (gasp, doing something the "easy" way) for the compiler? THanks Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Major LILO screwup
I accidently forgot to setup a dual boot with windows on my install. What entries do I need to add to my lilo.conf to get it allow me to choose windows at the boot up. PLease help ASAP. I am in dsperate need of some critical files! THANKS! Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Thanks for RAM help
I am sure everyone will be happy to know I finally got my 128 MB of RAM working. Thanks for everyone's help. And whoever signed me up for the newbie list again, that was a real knee slapper. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Syntax to add an extra append
I need to add the infamous append = "mem=128M" to my lilo.conf , but I already have an append and when I add the extra append it tells me I have a syntax error on line * and that I have an extra "append". What do I need to do to add the extra append? Thnks for everyone's continuing support. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] More RAMproblems
I added the line append="mem=128mb" to my lilo.conf and I ran the /sbin/lilo , but Linux still doesn't see my 128 MB of RAM. Do I have to reboot before it will see the RAM, or what? Someone please help. Payne PS Thanks for all the help so far. __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Re-running /sbin/lilo?
How do I re-run my /sbin/lilo so Linux will recognize my 128MB of RAM? Thanks. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Major RAM Problem
I am having troubles with Linux not recgnizing my 128mb of ram. I added the append RAM=128MB to my lilo.conf, but it didn't work. By the way, this is caldera 2.3. Please help. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: [expert] Gnome startup help needed
> > I use KDE by default, but I want to have Gnome as an option too. I have > > Gnome installed and I have a .Xclients file in one of my users to start > > Gnome. When I login however, Kde starts until I try to save to the >.Xclients > > file, at which time gnome decodes to start, replacing the bottom KDe >panel > > with the Gnome panel, but the KDE bar at the top remains. I think the > > problem is that sawmill isn't starting and I am still using kwm. I >despartly > > need help on getting gnome to work. Thanks. > > Payne > >I do not have any .Xclients file at all - I just choose Gnome in the >"session type" menu of kdm at login, and everything works. > >Sasha > that works if you installed Gnome and everything was stup for you, but I didn't install it. I downloaded october Gnome. Does anyone have anysuggestion? Read the above. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Gnome startup help needed
I use KDE by default, but I want to have Gnome as an option too. I have Gnome installed and I have a .Xclients file in one of my users to start Gnome. When I login however, Kde starts until I try to save to the .Xclients file, at which time gnome decodes to start, replacing the bottom KDe panel with the Gnome panel, but the KDE bar at the top remains. I think the problem is that sawmill isn't starting and I am still using kwm. I despartly need help on getting gnome to work. Thanks. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Gnome dependency problem
I have all the October gnome files and when i eter the command to install the packages it stops and tells me I need libgr-progs for imlib-1.9.7-1. I found multiple libgr's but no progs. If the other gr's are what I need, which one do I need? thanks. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Printer Drivers
I have a Canon BJC-240 printer and my distro has the driver, but Wordperfect doesn't have it. Is there anything I can to do fix this? Where is the printer driver located in Linux and can I put it in with the WP drivers? Any help is grately appreciated. Payne Stanifer __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] GNOME installation
I just downloaded October Gnome and I want to install it, but I want to have an option between KDE and Gnome. HOw should I go about the installation and setup up of the Gnome/KDE option? Any help would be great. Payne Stanifer __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] KDE themes
Does anyone know how to install all the aspects of a KDE theme? Thanks. __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Myth 2 problems
I just installed Myth 2 with the small install and it isn't working properly. It will start and i even get as far as the animation before the game itself begins, but then it shuts itself off and the terminal says something about memory protection. Can anyone help? if you need more info to help, email me. Thanks. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Atlanta Linux Showcase
Hey everyone, who all is going to the ALS? Bythe way, I am building a web page and I have a section on Linux, and I was wondering what you all thought would be good to put on the page. Here is a link: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Hardware/9568/ Email me any ideas. payne AIM=ironpayne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: [expert] Please help with gAIM or AIM
Thanks TIK worked immediately. I highly recommend it. >From: alann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [expert] Please help with gAIM or AIM >Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 16:26:18 + > >root wrote: > > > > Get the rpm from www.linuxberg.com. Go to > > http://nitco.linuxberg.com/x11html/com_messengers.html > > > > get gaim in rpm and install it. > > > > Tik can be installed by tar zxvf tik-0.70.tar.gz This will create a > > directory called tik. change to that directory. type ./tik.tcl > > > > there you have it. > > > > Matthew A. Reklau > > > > Payne Stanifer wrote: > > > > >You shouldn't be logged in a root either! > >no no no no no no! > >Alan > >=== >[EMAIL PROTECTED] ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) >Coming to you with Linux-Mandrake 6.0 > __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] gAim
I have installed all the necessary files, and I rune the configure script, but it tells me to specify the host. What do i need to tell it? Thanks;-) Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Please help with gAIM or AIM
Can someone please tell me how to install and run gAIM or AIM for Linux. I am frustrated, and the more throuogh the answer the better. Thanks. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Finding libg++.so.2.7.2,libstdc++.so.2.7.2,and /usr/java/bin/jre
All right, I have instaled AIM and I can't run it because I don't have the "/usr/java/bin/jre" and I can't run real player because I don't have the libg- and libstdc++ . I found the lib's on rpm find but they wouldn't download for some reason. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Aol Instant Messenger
I just downloaded AIM for linux and I was wondering how do you install it? I need a pretty through explination. I didn't see any instructions at the site where I downloaded it. Thanks Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
RE: [expert] Wordperfect 8
So what do I need to change the permissions to, specifically? >From: Fred Frigerio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: [expert] Wordperfect 8 >Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 16:04:16 -0400 > >Yes it is. The fact that you are root doesn't mean that you can write >anywhere. If a file has no access for root you can't write to it until >you cahange the access (which as root you can, by overiding the >security). But still unless you override you cannot write. > > > -Original Message- > > From: Payne Stanifer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 9:16 AM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: [expert] Wordperfect 8 > > > > > > I recently deleted WP 8 with the rm -rf command and I wanted > > to reinstall > > it, but when I type the ./install.wp command it says > > permission denied. I am > > the root when this happens, so that's not the problem. Any > > suggestions? > > > > __ > > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > > __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Wordperfect 8
I recently deleted WP 8 with the rm -rf command and I wanted to reinstall it, but when I type the ./install.wp command it says permission denied. I am the root when this happens, so that's not the problem. Any suggestions? __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Wordperfect 8
I recently deleted WP 8 with rm -rf command and I was going to reinstall it, but when I type the ./install.wp it tells me permission denied. I am logged in as root, so thats not it. Any suggestions? __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
[expert] Other Distros
Will someone give me a quick rundown of the advantages and disadvantages of the other major distros of Linux (ie. Debian, Suse, etc.). I would appreciate it. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
