Re: [LIB] Overlay program wanted
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 11:14:14 -0500 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [LIB] Overlay program wanted Hi Raymond, Thanks for the response... I've given up on keeping my 8gb windows intall. I've gone ahead and intalled IBM disk manager (couldn't find the ez-drive posts you mentioned) and let it create one 8gb partition. Interesting that when I went to install version 9.5.7 it wanted to create one partition of 39.9gb (ie it saw the whole drive) but I went back to 9.4.3 which created one partition of 8gb (ie it only saw the bios limited part) and then upgraded to 9.5.7 for the heck of it. Now I've got my 8gb partition, I've got my overlay, and when I boot up fdisk sees the whole drive. I guess I understand a little bit more about how these overlays work now. I guess they install an additional 8k at the beginning of the drive, and then trick the BIOS into thinking it's not there? Now, the way I used to do it was pop the drive into my linux desktop, and manually create the second partition skipping about 80MB or so for the hibernation partition. I didn't have a problem the last time I did it, but that doesn't necesarily mean anything. Am I going to have problems since I'm modifying the partition table with an OS that's not running through the overlay? How else do I create a second partition while skipping the hibernation space? The dos fdisk is so retarded I can't even make more than one primary partition even though I know that the DOS partition table allows for up to 4... all I can do is create an extended partition, and there can only be one, and I'm sure it will create it in the bad place at the end of the 8gb... I've actually got a backup of my win98 install, I'll post a separate message asking for help on how to restore it! Thanks a ton for the responses! David On Mon, Nov 18, 2002 at 05:09:23PM -0800, Raymond wrote: Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 08:36:31 +0800 From: Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [LIB] Overlay program wanted At 10:09 AM 18/11/2002 -0800, you wrote: Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 13:07:26 -0500 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Overlay program wanted Hi All, I'm upgrading my HD to a 40 gb. I've got Win98 loaded and running on an 8gb partition, and I'm all ready to add the overlay and be able to access the remainder of the drive. I've used IBM Disk Manager before, but it has a horribly cryptic menu system. The only options that would seem to make sense, are to convert the drive to their proprietary format (what does that mean?) or to let it blow away my partition table and recreate it. I'm using EZ-Bios 9.06W by Micro House International (it did ship for Western Digital but it doesn't seem to mind the Fujitsu I've got) and have had it work nicely on both my L50 and L100. Somewhere in the archives are 2 speals by me on how to get it all working with various setups (for instance I'm now using in with a 20 gig Fujitsu, triple booting Win98SE, Red Hat Linux 6.2 and Win2k, all accessing the hard drive through the overlay). I did run into a few pitfalls which you may like to avoid! Search for ezdrive.zip or ezdrv909.zip in the archives. Note that EZ-DRIVE distribution version 9.09W actually contains EZ-BIOS version 9.06W ... go figure ... hehe Just remember that once it's on there, any time you modify the partition table, you *must* have booted from the hard drive and loaded EZ-Bios. Forgetting to do this is a sure way of screwing up the partition tables as everything will be offset by 8KBytes. Also, whilst it *is* possible to install it and not destroy your current partitioning scheme, in my experience unless it's a stock standard partitioning scheme, it's better to install it and get it to blow everything away. Oh and remember to leave space for hibernation at between 1010 and 1040 cylinders! Hope this helps! - Raymond --- /~\ | | Does fuzzy logic tickle?| | ___ | My HDD has no reverse. How do I backup? | | /__/ +---| | / \ a y b o t | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | | Need help? Visit #Windows98 on DALNet! | | ICQ: 31756092 | Libretto IRC channel #Libretto on DALNet! | \~/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ - Archives ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest
[LIB] ghosting windows installations under linux
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 11:21:27 -0500 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ghosting windows installations under linux Hi All, Anyone have experience using standard linux tools to ghost a windows partition? I had to blow away and repartition my hard drive to get the overlay installed. Prior to this I popped the drive into my linux desktop and tarred up the entire drive. I've got my drive reinstalled, I've got the overlay installed, I've got it sys'd from a win98 boot disk. I tried extracting all the files from the tarball back onto the disk (except for the dos files in the root directory: msdos.sys, command.com, etc.). Now the machine boots back into the command line as if windows isn't even there. If I type win it complains about himem.sys not being in the windows directory (even though it is). I thought these were all just standard files, and that other than the boot sectors, the positions of these files physically on the disk didn't really matter? I've got the output of a dd of the entire partition, and I'm able to extract it to another drive and it works just fine, but since I've installed the overlay, I'm expecting that my partition is approx 8kb smaller, so I can't dd the contents of the old partition onto it since it's smaller. Has anyone else ever used linux tools to backup and restore a windows intallation? Anyone know enough about the guts of win98se to know how to get it booting into the window manager instead of just the command line? Thanks in advance for any pointers, David ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ - Archives ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest **
[LIB] Overlay program wanted
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 13:07:26 -0500 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Overlay program wanted Hi All, I'm upgrading my HD to a 40 gb. I've got Win98 loaded and running on an 8gb partition, and I'm all ready to add the overlay and be able to access the remainder of the drive. I've used IBM Disk Manager before, but it has a horribly cryptic menu system. The only options that would seem to make sense, are to convert the drive to their proprietary format (what does that mean?) or to let it blow away my partition table and recreate it. I don't want either of these, I just want the overlay added to the boot record. I've tried making a boot floppy, and running fdisk /mbr from it, but that didn't seem to transfer the overlay to the hard drive. I've downloaded ezmaker.exe from Western Digital, but after going through all the hassle of making a diskette and booting from it, it refuses to run since my disk is a Toshiba brand, not a WD. Can anyone point me to a drive overlay that can be installed on a disk without re-partitioning it? I'm certainly willing to pay a fair price for it if that's what it takes... Thanks, David ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ - Archives ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest **
[LIB] WTB: extra hard drive bracket
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 17:11:15 -0500 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WTB: extra hard drive bracket Hi All, Anyone have an extra hard drive bracket for a L110 (probably same as 50-110) to sell? I'm swapping drives rather regularly, and getting tired of having to deal with 4 screws, when it really should be just two (and optional ones at that...). I'm in the US, and have money ready to go in my paypal account... Thanks in advance, David ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ - Archives ---TO UNSUBSCRIBE--- Reply to any of the list messages. The reply mail should be addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Then replace any text on the message's subject line: cmd:unsubscribe TO UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Do above but with this on subject line: cmd:unsubscribe digest **
L110 - Win2k - 2 issues
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 15:40:10 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: L110 - Win2k - 2 issues Hi All, I just upgraded my Lib110 (64MB, 30GB HD) to Win2K and I have to say that so far I am very impressed. Very good driver support in general, and very few issues. Much improved reliability. Now for the down side - I have two problems remaining. First is that it won't automatically shut it self down. I upgraded BIOS to 8.1 and made sure that I had installed the Toshiba Power Extensions from the Toshiba site, but it still hangs at the screen saying It is now safe to turn off your computer. I know it's APM BIOS, but how do I make it shut off? Second, is there a Win2K driver available for the PCMCIA floppy drive? If so, I couldn't find it on Toshiba's site or by letting Win2K detect it... not a big deal since nobody uses floppies these days, but just thought I would check... Thanks in advance if anyone has any suggestions! David -- __ __ __ _ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ __ / | /, | / / // // |/ |/ // __// | / / // __// | / / // // / // // / / / , ' // _/ / / // / // _/ / / / /___//_/_/ |__//_//___/ /_/|__//___//___/ |__//___//___/ Unix Systems Engineer VOICE: +1 864 331 8181 NuVox Communications, Inc. FAX: +1 864 331 1466 301 North Main Street, Ste 5000EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greenville, SC 29601 USAPAGER: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: ac adapter pa2501u
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 09:45:50 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ac adapter pa2501u Just got my two in the mail, and they both came with power supplies. Not only that, but they came with mains cords for both US and UK power. Bonus! Not a bad deal for $19! David On Wed, Aug 29, 2001 at 01:35:26PM -0700, Damian D'Onia wrote: Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:26:39 -0300 From: Damian D'Onia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ac adapter pa2501u Yes. PA2501U is the right power supply for Libretto 100/110. Somebody say's that the Enhaced Port Replicator come with a power supply (it costs $19 at Toshiba's Online Store), but i'm not shure. dd. // At 12:20 29/08/01 -0700, you wrote: Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:40:35 -1000 From: scott wormser [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ac adapter pa2501u can anyone verifly that the ac adapter # pa2501u is the right power supply for the toshiba protogee 3020 and the lib 100/110, best price I have seen for these is about $50, anyone know any better deal's or the volt/amp's and plug for it? will it also work on the lib 50/70 ? thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** - Damián D'Onia [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** -- __ __ __ _ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ __ / | /, | / / // // |/ |/ // __// | / / // __// | / / // // / // // / / / , ' // _/ / / // / // _/ / / / /___//_/_/ |__//_//___/ /_/|__//___//___/ |__//___//___/ Unix Systems Engineer VOICE: +1 864 331 8181 NuVox Communications, Inc. FAX: +1 864 331 1466 301 North Main Street, Ste 5000EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greenville, SC 29601 USAPAGER: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: Subscribed as ericgree@enoreo.on.ca
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:02:37 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just a few minor corrections... On Sun, Aug 05, 2001 at 11:50:44PM -0700, neil barnes wrote: They do indeed use the standard connector. Drives of up to 20G have been Make that 30GB! o 50/70 machines don't see more than 8.4G through the bios and need an external driver to manage the drives (e.g. onTrack, IBM, or Linux, W2K) Same for 100 and 110 also! o Maximum height (thickness) of 9.5mm (requires plastic spacers removing from inside the back panel in 50/70 case) Same for 100 and 110 also! -- __ __ __ _ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ __ / | /, | / / // // |/ |/ // __// | / / // __// | / / // // / // // / / / , ' // _/ / / // / // _/ / / / /___//_/_/ |__//_//___/ /_/|__//___//___/ |__//___//___/ Unix Systems Engineer VOICE: +1 864 331 8181 NuVox Communications, Inc. FAX: +1 864 331 1466 301 North Main Street, Ste 5000EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greenville, SC 29601 USAPAGER: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** PGP signature
Re: Lost hibernate on 70CT
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 16:46:26 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Lost hibernate on 70CT No, you're not the only one... I've tried every BIOS version on the 70ct, and I haven't personally seen ANY limit on drive size other than the famous 8GB limit. David On Thu, Jul 26, 2001 at 01:45:43PM -0700, Trevor Morgan wrote: Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 21:38:40 +0100 From: Trevor Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Lost hibernate on 70CT Hi most puzzled I have just fitted a 2.1g Toshiba hard drive to a lib 70. Before I fitted the drive I upgraded the BIOS to v6.4 from 6.2. I used Norton Ghost to Clone my original drive an 810mb from a lib 50 to the new drive. On rebooting the 70 it clearly shows the drive as having a useable space of 1.99mb under properties on the c drive. I thought it could only see 1.6g? Mine seems to show the drive in its correct sizing. Am I the odd one out? Regards Trevor Morgan - Original Message - From: Jim Hudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Libretto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 6:40 PM Subject: Re: Lost hibernate on 70CT Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 18:35:17 +0100 From: Jim Hudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Lost hibernate on 70CT WARNING: 6.20 BIOS for the L70 only allows you to replace the HD with models larger than 1.6GB and let you see the entire HD. 6.40 BIOS limits what the PC can see to 1.6GB only! and prevents the use of larger HDs. I can't go back to the 6.20 BIOS since the HD then doesn't get recognised as a system disk. As for the hibernation, see Power Mgmt, in the control panels, to enable 'hibernation'. Assuming the BIOS settings are correct and everything else is set to hibernate correctly (eg. Toshiba control panel). I believe I have all the settings correct. The BIOS is set to hibernate rather than boot. Win98 Power Management settings have the system tab, for both mains and battery power, set to hibernation and the Switch to resume mode when the display is closed box ticked. What exactly are you referring to everything else is set to hibernate correctly (eg. Toshiba control panel). ? Would it be possible for you to send me a copy of your settings? ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.265 / Virus Database: 137 - Release Date: 18/07/01 ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** -- __ __ __ _ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ __ / | /, | / / // // |/ |/ // __// | / / // __// | / / // // / // // / / / , ' // _/ / / // / // _/ / / / /___//_/_/ |__//_//___/ /_/|__//___//___/ |__//___//___/ Unix Systems Engineer VOICE: +1 864 331 8181 NuVox Communications, Inc. FAX: +1 864 331 1466 301 North Main Street, Ste 5000EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greenville, SC 29601 USAPAGER: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** PGP signature
Re: Bad AC adapter
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 16:32:31 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Bad AC adapter There are always several on ebay. I currently have a bid out on one, but no hard feelings if you outbid me! David On Tue, Jul 17, 2001 at 01:20:44PM -0700, Chris Kalos wrote: Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 16:15:36 -0400 (EDT) From: Chris Kalos [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Bad AC adapter Amongst *other* issues with my Libby (when it rains, it pours) I've now got a bad AC adapter. If anyone has one for sale for the 100/110/more recent Portege series, and is willing to sell it, I'd appreciate it. Toshiba apparently doesn't believe in servicing parts when they charge me for 3 year warranty service, and Micro Solutions isn't the avenue I'd like to take. CK ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** PGP signature
Re: Lib110CT HDUpgrade
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 09:42:13 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Lib110CT HDUpgrade David, Now I'm confused... you mention 110 once and =110 once, and you also say it shouldn't matter on the 110? I just received my 110, and am trying to get a 12GB drive working with Win98. I have the 7.3 BIOS. When I boot to Win98 I only see 7.9GB... so is there a BIOS upgrade that will allow it to see all 12GB or is the 110 just like my 70CT? I'm assuming I'll have to load a BIOS extender, and leave 64MB + video memory free between the 8GB partition and the rest of the drive for hibernation... and that even with the BIOS extender the Toshiba BIOS will still suspend at the end of the 8gb it can normally see. Thanks for clearing this up again David, I know you get tired of this confusion with disk sizes! Would it really kill Toshiba to release upgraded BIOS for their computers that support the larger drives that Toshiba is now making?!? David On Thu, Jul 12, 2001 at 03:25:45PM -0700, David Chien wrote: Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 15:20:54 -0700 (PDT) From: David Chien [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Lib110CT HDUpgrade * List of components: Lib110CT, Toshi MK3017GAP(30gigs)(~260USD), V8 Bios * Result of slak disk: 8036MB CHS=1018/255/63, Q: Installed disk man. prog. and solved(don't like disk man. programs). I think, bios must see all drive parameters. Anyone tested 8GB HD's with old bios V7.20? Shouldn't matter on the L110. The Libretto 110 models do have the problem where the BIOS only sees the first 8.4GB unless the OS bypasses the BIOS and reads this information directly from the HD. Linux and Windows 2K can both do this without the use of an additional disk manager program. Unfortunately, with all =L110 models, no BIOS can handle 8.4GB HDs without additional help or an OS that can handle 8.4GB HDs like Linux and Win2K. d =) = adorable toshiba libretto The latest news and information for the Toshiba Libretto owner. http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Video Driver for 98 on 110CT
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 11:25:11 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Video Driver for 98 on 110CT Fellow librettors, which video driver does on use on a CT110 running 98? I found a 95 driver on Toshiba's web site, but not one for 98. Thanks in advance, David ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: your mail
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 11:10:44 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: your mail Hi Richard, Pending the arrival of my 110 (Thanks Ken!) I plan on converting the 70 into a primarily jukebox role (as opposed to my only system). I currently dual boot linux and windows on a 30 GB drive. I use linux for everything except Quicken and Quickbooks. I use mpg123 from the command line which is an excellent mp3 player. There are countless front ends already written for it, many are curses based (which will run without x windows) and many are xwindows, gtk, kde, whatever GUI based. I'm still looking around for the front end to use, but this is definitely the system for me to build my jukebox. If I can't find something I like I'll write my own using perl and mySql. The best part is that on my 70ct clocked at 150mhz, the mpg123 process takes less than 50% CPU to play mp3's. If you think of this as being roughly the equivalent of 75mhz of power, you should have plenty left over on an oc'd 50ct. Oh, and even with the PCMCIA drivers loading and getting a dhcp address, etc., my 70ct boots rather quickly. From hitting the power button, here's a timeline: 0 - hit power button 18 - POST finishes 20 - LILO menu 44 - kernel almost completely loaded, waiting for dhcp address 61 - login prompt So... 61 seconds to boot up. The first 20 are almost totally BIOS POST, so nothing can help that, and the remaining 41 could be trimmed down a lot if you don't have PCMCIA drivers, DHCPCD, sshd, other stuff loading. Linux is supposed to suspend very well, but I haven't dug around for the command to suspend... must be in the APM howto or something... Anyway, my Linux is built from scratch, if you want to use a distro you'll have to do some trimming to get rid of lots of startup junk, but it can be done, and you can probably got comparable results with a little tweaking. I'll probably hand-tailor a root partition with a minimal kernel and startup scripts for my jukebox when I get to that point... If people are interested I'll post updates when I get the front-end working. Feel free to email me if you want to discuss off-list. Other options? QNX is supposed to be extremely lightweight and should be possible to build SOME kind of MP3 player on it, maybe even mpg123. It's also designed for realtime applications, so it might very well handle MP3 playback smoother than Linux, but that's really a guess on my part. Check out http://www.qnx.com if you're interested... Good luck, David On Thu, Jul 12, 2001 at 06:40:47AM -0700, Richard Harrison wrote: Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 08:31:49 -0500 From: Richard Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Well my on going experiment of turning my Lib 50 into a jukebox continues. To date I've: overclocked the Libby to 100 stripped down windows as lean as possible using Lite98 installed a 13 gig hard drive replaced Explorer with LiteShell tried about 15 players to find one that wouldn't skip/stutter So, here are my remaining problems after spending two weeks on holidays with the Libby in the car. It still takes TOO LONG TO BOOT! it can take five minutes from pressing the power button until I start hearing tunes! Occasionally it would still stutter. Twice it shut down due to overheating. Using only WinAmp directors is too difficult find songs with 12 gig out there. Using MusicLibary to manage songs slows things down and the interface has too much going on for the size of the Libby's screen. I admit I've got a pretty high standard I'm trying to hit, but I think it should be attainable. Essentially, I what the Libby to behave like an audio component. No one would accept a CD player that took five minutes to start up. No one would use a radio that skipped occasionally. All I want is perfection! Now I'm back to exploring other options. I'm convinced that the real villain it Windows, so I'm asking the list for other suggestions. Ideally, I thing I need an OS without a GUI so that I can get a quicker boot time. But, I still need a player that will handle the huge number of songs I have. So far, I've been looking for a DOS player, but can't find anything that will do more that play one song at a time or may be a sub directory at a time. Also, stopping to type in command line stuff isn't very safe in a moving car! I did find something for the GEM environment, but haven't had a chance to try it yet. Can anyone suggest a DOS player or a Linux console player? Can anyone make any other suggests? If this fails, I may just buy a hard drive based MP3 player (archos) and use the Libby for something else. Bye for now. _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ** http
Re: Anyone with a Linux (preferrably Redhat v7) boot-up floppy?? Have problems installing LINUX on my Libretto 70CT
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 16:55:02 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Anyone with a Linux (preferrably Redhat v7) boot-up floppy?? Have problems installing LINUX on my Libretto 70CT Hi, I run Linux on my 70CT, but it's LFS -- Linux From Scratch. I've loaded RedHat 6.2 on a 50CT though... I loaded it on a desktop, then swapped the hard drive into the Libretto -- much easier than messing with boot disks, zip drives, whatever. A boot-up floppy would have to either be a standalone floppy (the net boot floppy is a single floppy but I don't know if it works with your network card plus it requires a good connection to an FTP server) or get the kernel support for Libretto FD built into the kernel on your boot disk. I have no idea if that kernel support is kept current, or where to get it. I also don't relish the idea of making a custom boot disk. Since I have a working 70CT running Linux, let me know if I can do anything to help you get started, but really, your easiest route is to slap the hard drive into a desktop and load it that way. Just one guy's opinion, you don't even owe me the traditional $0.02! Good luck, David On Tue, Jul 03, 2001 at 01:03:30PM -0700, Robbert J. van Herksen wrote: Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 21:59:07 +0200 From: Robbert J. van Herksen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Anyone with a Linux (preferrably Redhat v7) boot-up floppy?? Have problems installing LINUX on my Libretto 70CT Hi there, Trying to install Redhat v7 unix on my beloved Libretto 70CT. Want to get in contact with Libretto 70CT owners that run any version of (preferrably) Redhat Linux. Thanks for your help. Rgds Robbert van Herksen Soesterberg The Netherlands [the new home of Slovodan Milosovic... :-)) ] ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: Strange issue with opl3sa2 driver under linux 2.4.4
Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 11:26:15 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Strange issue with opl3sa2 driver under linux 2.4.4 Hello Christian, I read somewhere online that there is a considerable difference in sound quality on our chipset when using the different drivers. The opl3sa2 driver I believe is 16bit while the opl3sa driver is 8bit. I didn't even try to get the opl3sa driver working. I'm not much on MIDI, but I believe that the mpu401 emulation is what your midi player will use. You might want to explore and try to find out if your chipset is listening on the default port (0x330) or a different one... I don't have any MIDI files, but if you want to tell me where to get a file and a player I can try to duplicate your problem if that will help... Good luck, David On Mon, Jul 02, 2001 at 01:45:24AM -0700, Christian Gennerat wrote: Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2001 10:38:14 +0200 From: Christian Gennerat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Strange issue with opl3sa2 driver under linux 2.4.4 David Nedved a écrit : Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 13:33:17 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Strange issue with opl3sa2 driver under linux 2.4.4 Merci beaucoup Jérôme! You are indeed correct, somehow you saw through my rantings, and although I thought I had tested everything extensively and scientifically, it does indeed work with 0x370... Now I have an alias in /etc/modules.conf so that all I have to do is modprobe opl3sa2 and everything works... if you don't mind I'd like to ask a few questions about getting it a little more automated... 1.) any idea how to get it automatically inserted when I try to use the sound card? (For ethernet cards I know you alias eth0 to the driver name, but aliasing dsp and sound to opl3sa2 don't seem to work) 2.) any ideas how to avoid the opl3sa2: Control I/O port 0x370 is not free messages since they are apparently bogus? 3.) any ideas what to do to make it work when compiled into the kernel? a line in lilo to pass parameters to the kernel? 1) something like alias sound-slot-0 opl3sa2 4) I actually use opl3 instead, and it works. I have tried opl3sa2 with your parameters, and I can play wav. when I try to play mid, I have the message: modprobe: modprobe: Can't locate module synth0 what is wrong in: modprobe soundcore modprobe sound # modprobe ad1848 io=0x530 irq=5 dma=1 # modprobe opl3 io=0x388 modprobe opl3sa2 io=0x370 mss_io=0x530 mpu_io=0x330 irq=5 dma=1 dma2=0 grep -q opl3 /proc/modules modprobe opl3sa2 io=0x220 mss_io=0x530 mpu_io=0x330 irq=5 dma=1 dma2=0 ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: Strange issue with opl3sa2 driver under linux 2.4.4
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 13:33:17 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Strange issue with opl3sa2 driver under linux 2.4.4 Merci beaucoup Jérôme! You are indeed correct, somehow you saw through my rantings, and although I thought I had tested everything extensively and scientifically, it does indeed work with 0x370... Now I have an alias in /etc/modules.conf so that all I have to do is modprobe opl3sa2 and everything works... if you don't mind I'd like to ask a few questions about getting it a little more automated... 1.) any idea how to get it automatically inserted when I try to use the sound card? (For ethernet cards I know you alias eth0 to the driver name, but aliasing dsp and sound to opl3sa2 don't seem to work) 2.) any ideas how to avoid the opl3sa2: Control I/O port 0x370 is not free messages since they are apparently bogus? 3.) any ideas what to do to make it work when compiled into the kernel? a line in lilo to pass parameters to the kernel? Thanks again, David On Thu, Jun 28, 2001 at 09:04:29PM +0200, Jérôme Augé wrote: David Nedved wrote: Hi all, I'm trying to get sound working on my laptop, and I'm having some strange problems getting it work as expected, and I hope that you can give me some insight. I have a Toshiba Libretto 70CT, which is one of the hardware platforms that is mentioned as working in the docs... I CAN get sound out of it, but only after a strange ritual... I have to do this to get it to work: #modprobe opl3sa2 io=0x220 mss_io=0x530 mpu_io=0x330 irq=5 dma=1 dma2=0 opl3sa2: Control I/O port 0x220 is not a YMF7xx chipset! #modprobe opl3sa2 io=0x370 mss_io=0x530 mpu_io=0x330 irq=5 dma=1 dma2=0 opl3sa2: Control I/O port 0x370 is not free opl3sa2: Control I/O port 0x370 is not free opl3sa2: Control I/O port 0x370 is not free #modprobe opl3sa2 io=0x220 mss_io=0x530 mpu_io=0x330 irq=5 dma=1 dma2=0 notice that I have to modprobe it FIRST at 0x370, it fails, then it will insert into 0x220! I have verified all the settings through both the BIOS setup utility and by dual-booting into Windows98. This is with kernel version 2.4.4. Do you have any idea about why it is acting so strange upon inserting? In /proc/ioports it lists 0x370 as belonging to OPL3-SA3, and 0x220 is not listed, however 0x220 is the address that it ends up working under both in Windows98 and Linux. Thanks very much, I really hope you have some idea how to work around this more elegantly (so that maybe I can boot and have sound without typing all that junk!) If there's anything I can do to experiment around that would help others, just let me know and I'll be happy to do it. Are you sure it really fails when modprobing at 0x370 ? Try to modprobe at 0x370 and immediatly look at the output of lsmod to see if the driver is really loaded or not ... ??? -- Jérôme Augé echo [EMAIL PROTECTED] | tr khplmndvqyc nirtelacufj - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line unsubscribe linux-laptop in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Strange issue with opl3sa2 driver under linux 2.4.4
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 14:04:29 -0400 From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Strange issue with opl3sa2 driver under linux 2.4.4 Hi all, I'm trying to get sound working on my laptop, and I'm having some strange problems getting it work as expected, and I hope that you can give me some insight. I have a Toshiba Libretto 70CT, which is one of the hardware platforms that is mentioned as working in the docs... I CAN get sound out of it, but only after a strange ritual... I have to do this to get it to work: #modprobe opl3sa2 io=0x220 mss_io=0x530 mpu_io=0x330 irq=5 dma=1 dma2=0 opl3sa2: Control I/O port 0x220 is not a YMF7xx chipset! #modprobe opl3sa2 io=0x370 mss_io=0x530 mpu_io=0x330 irq=5 dma=1 dma2=0 opl3sa2: Control I/O port 0x370 is not free opl3sa2: Control I/O port 0x370 is not free opl3sa2: Control I/O port 0x370 is not free #modprobe opl3sa2 io=0x220 mss_io=0x530 mpu_io=0x330 irq=5 dma=1 dma2=0 notice that I have to modprobe it FIRST at 0x370, it fails, then it will insert into 0x220! I have verified all the settings through both the BIOS setup utility and by dual-booting into Windows98. This is with kernel version 2.4.4. Do you have any idea about why it is acting so strange upon inserting? In /proc/ioports it lists 0x370 as belonging to OPL3-SA3, and 0x220 is not listed, however 0x220 is the address that it ends up working under both in Windows98 and Linux. Thanks very much, I really hope you have some idea how to work around this more elegantly (so that maybe I can boot and have sound without typing all that junk!) If there's anything I can do to experiment around that would help others, just let me know and I'll be happy to do it. Thanks once again, David ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
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Re: Windows reinstallation assistance required!!
Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 06:02:31 -0700 (PDT) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Windows reinstallation assistance required!! I don't know if this wil help anyone or not, but I run Win98 straight out of the box with no additional drivers at all. I've played around with downloading drivers from Tosh for my 70, but I've had so many bad experiences with them that I've stopped. To me it's all very confusing, there are two or three different packages that contain several programs each (magnifying glass, floppy drive driver, etc.) but I found that if you install all of them on 98 (some are apparently written for 95 ?) then you'll end up with a machine that won't boot. I had to comment vxd's out of one of the windows files to get it to boot after my last bout of installing everything. Even then I never used any of them. Anyway, the lesson I've learned from all that is not to even bother with Toshiba drivers. Everything on my 70 works fine. Video, sound, PCMCIA, IRDA, docking stations, everything. Well, the floppy doesn't work outside DOS, but I've never liked floppies anyway and haven't used one for anything but a bootdisk for years Anyway, like I said, maybe this will help someone...I don't have a hairy lightbulb (and personally I think this sounds a little scary!), or a floppy driver, and couldn't be happier! I can't change screen brightness, and that might be nice, but it's not worth the hassle with the drivers! My motto - if it works don't mess with the drivers! David --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 08:11 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Windows reinstallation assistance required!! David I think we are missing the point here - I have already installed indows on the formatted drive on my Lib 100 - I am just trying to sort out the frilly bits now - I need advice on getting the Tosh utility/accessory disks installed correctly and how to make sure the drivers are properly linked up to the hardware on the Libretto - as I mentioned I noticed that after installing the Yamaha drivers the device manager showed the Yamaha sound processor conflicting with another device - I took it upon myself to remove the conflicting device from hardware profile but whether this was the correct way of resolving I do not know... the sound levels are still very low compared to what they should be etc etc GW Original Message- From: David Chien [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Libretto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Windows reinstallation assistance required!! Reply-To: Libretto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 10 May 2001 2:22 AM Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 18:18:48 -0700 (PDT) From: David Chien [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Windows reinstallation assistance required!! Never worked with a L110, but usually, if you've got the windows disks, copy everything to one directory on the Libertto, then run setup.exe to install WIndows. Otherwise, pull of the entire \win95 \win98 or \winxx directory off a Windows CD, and dump that into a directory on the libretto before running setup.exe. After that, simply download all the latest drivers from www.csd.toshiba.com and install to make it just as good as new. d =) = adorable toshiba libretto The latest news and information for the Toshiba Libretto owner. http://www.silverace.com/libretto/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy
Re: Mp3
Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 05:50:26 -0700 (PDT) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Mp3 --- Ken Kwok [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am now thinking of getting a GPS card and running that on the Lib 50 since I'm already using it in my car. ANyone have any experience with running GPS on Libs? The StreetAtlas series from Delorme seems to work fairly well for the US. Don't know of ANY good software for Europe. Programs which let you scan the maps in and calibrate them (like OziExplorer) seem like too much trouble to me, although if you stick to one particular area a lot then maybe it wouldn't be too bad to set up a map or two. The upside with them is that as long as you can get a paper map of your area, you can use the software. I have used the Delorme Tripmate GPS and now have a Garmin GPS 45 on the boat which interfaces brilliantly to the Libretto. Personally I hate the tangle of wires that plugging a GPS and Laptop in the car make. I've thought seriously about a more imbedded design... maybe including a MP3 player as well... I'd hate to hack up a Libretto for that though, I'd probably just go with a biscuit PC. David = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: New Libretto Released in Japan
Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 06:57:25 -0700 (PDT) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: New Libretto Released in Japan Ar! Does this mean that they've dropped the IRDA port???!? I like the USB and Firewire and everything, but come on Toshiba, I need my IR! Thanks for the posting though, you gotta love that new 1280 x 600 resolution! David --- Shinjiro Oyama [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 22:50:14 +0900 From: Shinjiro Oyama [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: New Libretto Released in Japan Though they are in Japanese, you can see the pictures. http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/pc/docs/article/20010507/toshiba.htm Toshiba's release note in Japanese. http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2001_05/pr_j0701.htm The spec is; Crusoe TM5600 600MHz 1,280¡ß600 10 TFT Display with Savage IV (8MB) 268x167.2x20.5mm (W x D x H) 1.1 kg up to 256MB RAM 10GB HDD PC-card x 1, USB x 2, IEEE 1394 x 1, RGB, V.90 Modem Windows ME about JPY140,000- It is announced to be started selling on May 18. Shinjiro ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: Switching HDs between generations?
Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 10:28:02 -0700 (PDT) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Switching HDs between generations? Never done it with Libretto's, but have with desktops a few times with differing levels of success. The best I ever had was a machine that ran, and everything worked for the most part, but crashed much more than usual. The worst case had EVERYTHING messed up. You're ALWAYS best loading straight from media IMHO. I've only seen Windows products work well during the first 6 months following a clean install! Good luck, David --- Tom Stangl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Thu, 03 May 2001 10:17:14 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Tom Stangl) Subject: Switching HDs between generations? I have a new 20G HD in my 50, and just got a 110 with a 4Gig HD. Does anyone think I can just swap them, enter Win98, and then add the proper drivers, or do you think that I'll have to wipe the OS partitions on the HDs and reinstall from scratch? -- | Tom Stangl, iPlanet Web Server Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | iPlanet Support - http://www.iplanet.com/support/A division of AOL Time Warner | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: Libretto 110 accessories?
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 10:56:55 -0700 (PDT) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Libretto 110 accessories? I'm sure that if you have both you know more than I do, BUT... the 50 has a round barrel style power connector. Doesn't the 110 have a two pronged little proprietary connector? How can you use any of the accessories from the 50 with the 110? Having to get rid of all my 70CT accessories is one of the main things keeping me from upgrading to a 110, so I'm just curious... Thanks, David --- Tom Stangl, VFAQman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 01:06:06 -0700 From: Tom Stangl, VFAQman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Libretto 110 accessories? PA2504U - is this the power cord from the 2499U battery charger to the Lib110 so that the battery charger can power the Lib110 while also charging a battery? It SEEMS that way, but NOONE has a pic online of it. I have a 2499U from my Lib50, so I want to keep it around for the 110 I just got. Does anyone know of some sites with decently-priced extended batteries for the 110? Cheapest I've found so far is http://www.laptopsforless.com/toshibabattery.htm , and Micsol is WAY too expensive. I see that they still list the port replicator on the Toshiba site, and for FAR less than anyone else, so I'll probably order one asap. -- Tom Stangl ***http://www.vfaq.com/ ***DSM Visual FAQ home ***http://ba.dsm.org/ ***SF Bay Area DSMs ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: Libretto 110 accessories?
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:15:50 -0700 (PDT) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Libretto 110 accessories? As a side, does anyone know WHY Toshiba went to the new 'proprietary' connector? It sure is a REAL pain. The commonly available 'barrel' connector on the 50/70 made it a lot easier to get generic power supplies or hook up and external battery to them. Not to be a cynic, but I would expect that's exactly why they DID go to a new proprietary power connector -- to try to force people upgrading from earlier Libretto's to buy new accessories, and to make it harder to roll your own. They probably get a much better margin on accessories than they do on the actual computers. Ticks me off though, one of the main reasons I haven't upgraded yet (are you reading this Toshiba?) Later, David = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: Re: Scandisk
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 04:26:43 -0700 (PDT)
From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Re: Scandisk
You didn't mention your hard drive size, but ever since it was brand
new my 12 GB Toshiba drive in my 70ct it has never been able to
complete a full scandisk under DOS. It seems as if the speed
asymptotically (sp) approaches zero. It goes fast at first and slows
down the further into the drive it gets.
A scandisk under windows with the scheduling app shut down seems to
work much better on my particular hard drive. It can run in a matter
of minutes in standard mode, or an hour or so in thorough mode.
David
--- Chris Hudak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Date: 17 Apr 2001 05:12:28 MDT
From: Chris Hudak [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Re: Scandisk
Scandisk was running on boot in dos mode, not in windows.
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 14:52:43 -0700 (PDT)
From: David Chien [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Scandisk
Is there any reason scandisk(98) is so
damn slow?
I am reloading and it has been almost 30min so far and its only
62% complete. It does not even appear to be hitting
the harddrive much.
Try running it under DOS. Lots of other programs can interfere
under
Window
sand slow it down, esp. virus checkers, etc.
Chris Hudak
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Re: Overseas access and a great deal on a Portege laptop...
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 12:11:14 -0800 (PST) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Overseas access and a great deal on a Portege laptop... --- Pres Waterman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This Portege, looks great for my wife, but NO CD-ROM? Oh come off it! A libretto owner complaining about not having a CD-ROM? Actually, my 70CT is too slow and I also want a portege, but I don't quite think that this is enough of an upgrade. I'm looking at the 3490 (700? mhz, 128-256 MB, 20 GB, 1024x768, integrated 56K LAN, 3.4? lbs, fast IRda, USB, $2400 direct from Toshiba). Does anyone have any experience with the Portege line (specifically the 3490)? Specifically, is a 3.something pound Portege still easy to toss into a backpack and not really notice it or does the bigger footprint make it a lot harder to bring along than the Libretto? The weight isn't much more, but the size certainly is... It's such a shame that the newest libby is so limited in processor and RAM. I can see that Toshiba is trying to make this a "niche item", but I use my 70CT day-in day-out as my only computer, and just can't see paying $2600 from dynamism for a 266 with 64 MB and a screen with 480 pixels vertically... even if it is the latest greatest libby (with a camera - whoop de do). Too bad they seem to have dropped the line completely... I suppose I'll keep my 70ct for what it's good at, and get something else to carry around and work on daily... Also, do any Toshiba's come with FireWire or are they not going along with that standard? I hate the Sony's but they have a machine similar to the Portege that I won't buy because it doesn't have IR and it has a touchpad instead of a pointer... but at least it has USB and FireWire. Given the choice, I NEED my IR, but I hate to buy a computer in 2001 that still doesn't support FireWire... Any opinions welcome... Thanks, David = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: Overseas access and a great deal on a Portege laptop...
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 13:14:50 -0800 (PST) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Overseas access and a great deal on a Portege laptop... --- "Marc @ American Elevator" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out the 2 models in the new Fujitsu LX series. Looks like the best Libretto replacements to date. Drawbacks are slightly larger footprint than the Libretto, Crusoe processor and weird screen sizes. The only other option in this size class is the Casio Fiva. There are some 'issues' with these machines too of course. Fiva has an 800 x 600 format screen and the Japanese model has 96MB ram available. Oh for a perfect world... They are indeed nice, but the specs on dynamism don't mention IR for either of them. With it being the only port on my 70CT I've gotten quite used to having it. IR sync with Palm, IR connection to mobile phone (still have to get it working), shooting files back and forth with other enlightened users via IR, etc. All with no cables. Nice. Can't see giving up IR on an "upgrade" machine, although these are VERY nice. As much as I like Linas Torvalds, I just can't get that excited about Crusoe. I'd be running Windows on the machine, so the 533 Crusoe performs like what, a 300 or so Pentium when it's emulating IAPX? Thanks for the quick response... I'll keep looking and hoping, and when I eventulaly can't take it anymore I'll buy the best thing I've found... David = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: FAQ: HD's 8 GB
Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2001 12:21:09 -0800 (PST) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: FAQ: HD's 8 GB Kapusta, I know the list has been going back on forth on this for awhile, but have you actually tested that Win98 w/ a BIOS extender or W2K or Linux will STILL suspend at the 8GB point? I would be happy to check, but don't have the tools or knowledge. BTW, one sitaution where the libby will suspend even if disabled is if it overheats.. BTDT. David --- Kapusta Gerhard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2001 21:02:14 +0100 From: Kapusta Gerhard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FAQ: HD's 8 GB Hi David! I read your updated FAQ, there is mentioned, that the problem exists for L50's or L70's but not for L100's or 110's. This is agains my experience! Updating a L110 to the latest BIOS gives still the 8GB limitation. No problem for WinNT, Win2k or Linux, but also tools as Partition Magic can see only the first 8GB's. For hibernation a part of the disk is used where the BIOS thinks it is at the end of the disk. A good practice to partition a larger disk could be: - Create partition(s) with DOS or other partitioning tools in the area below 8GB. - Install an appropriate operating system - Leave 71MB free (for a L100 or L110 with 64MB) for hibernating. 71MB is neccessary because you have to add the video memory and round it up to the next cylinder. I dont know the value for 32MB memory. - Create partition(s) above 8GB with the installed operating system. A hibernation partition is always nacessary, there are occasions, where the BIOS puts the Lib into hibernation, even if it is disabled or handled by the operating system! (It is not total clear for me when and why, but it occured!) regards Gerhard ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
RE: Infra Red on LIbretto 50CT using windows 98 se
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 15:25:36 -0800 (PST) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Infra Red on LIbretto 50CT using windows 98 se Rupert, under systems/devices I have the following ports: com1 lpt1 virtual I/R com port virtual I/R lpt port under network settings I have a device called "Infrared PnP Serial Port (*PNP0510)" and the only protocol I have bound to it is "Fast Infrared Protocol" In the BIOS I have Serial = com1 (3f8h / irq4) IR = com2 (2f8h / irq3) Parallel = lpt1 (378h / irq7) With that said let me say something that may screw up everything -- I'm not 100% positive that I have 98SE... I'm fairly sure I reloaded off that CD, but not positive. It may just be normal 98. Sorry if I've led you astray, I'll check that too if you tell me how to. Good luck, David --- Rupert Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 15:49:14 - From: "Rupert Parker" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Infra Red on LIbretto 50CT using windows 98 se David Thanks for your help -can you tell me what you have under system/devices - i.e what are the ports listed and also which network protocols are listed? Also what settings are you using in the Bios for the infra-red? Thanks Rupert ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: Anyone know where I can buy the new Toshiba 30GB MK3017GAP?
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 06:12:36 -0800 (PST) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Anyone know where I can buy the new Toshiba 30GB MK3017GAP? Mike, no good news for you (sorry), but since you posted this to the Libby mailing list, is this a 9.5mm drive? If so I'll be very interested in hearing what you find... Thanks, David --- Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 23:25:06 -0500 From: Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Anyone know where I can buy the new Toshiba 30GB MK3017GAP? I can't find it for sale on any websites. It looks like it can't be purchased from the Toshiba website either. Thanks, Mike ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
Re: Libretto Digest #1249 - 3. Hibernation / Drives Bigger than 8GB / Linux
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 22:52:50 -0800 (PST) From: David Nedved [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Libretto Digest #1249 - 3. Hibernation / Drives Bigger than 8GB / Linux Eugene, thanks for confirming the procedure... I suppose you had to use some sort of BIOS extension such as the IBM drive manager to see the second partition... The big question remains -- can LILO boot Linux off a partition that the BIOS cannot see?!? Anyone... Bueler? Thanks, David --- Eugene Hsu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 21:28:48 - From: "Eugene Hsu" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Libretto Digest #1249 - 3. Hibernation / Drives Bigger than 8GB / Linux 3. Hibernation / Drives Bigger than 8GB / Linux This should be on someone's web page, but I just put a 20 GB in my 70ct. I did the following 1) created the max-size 8 GB default partition with boot floppy with Win98se on the libretto 2) used a 2.5 to 3.5 adapter (a really good one) to hook the drive to my toshiba M500D server (I found a local Boston computer store that sells these if someone needs a source) 3) used Partition Magic 4.0 (yeah it's old) to create another partition to use all available space (minus 100 MB) from the end of the disk 4) Slapped the drive back in the Libretto and formatted the second partition So far it has hibernated a few times and it hasn't killed the drive. The only thing I need now is an Adaptec 1460A slim scsi card since I gave away my Sony PRD-650 to my sister. Does anyone have a spare for cheap? Thanks to someone on the list who listed the procedure before. -Eugene- _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... ** = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ** http://libretto.basiclink.com - Libretto mailing list http://libretto.basiclink.com/archive - Archives http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/portable/faq.html - FAQ ---UNSUBSCRIBE--- mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=cmd:unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST-- Use above but add DIGEST to the subject line... **
