[newbie] Ram Usage
I was just testing out some new commands I learned tonight, and was startled to see that Linux is using such a large amount of ram. I was also concerned about the "please recompile me" message. I've included the output of my procinfo -a command at the end of this message, if anyone is so inclined to take a look. If fact, the following example was taken during a kde session with netscape, licq, and the gimp running. When I ran the command with kde closed and no programs running, it reported that even more Memory was being used? ( I ran it after a reboot if that matters?) On a side note, I recall someone was having trouble with Star Office. I installed it today for the first time and created a step by step journal for my own future reference. It seems to be running well, so if like I could mail it to you, just drop me a line. Thanks In Advance, Ben Linux 2.2.3-ac4-4 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) (gcc 2.7.2.3) #1 [satori] [WARNING: can't print all IRQs, please recompile me] Memory: TotalUsedFree Shared Buffers Cached Mem: 63276 577165560 503361332 24424 Swap:529163088 49828 Bootup: Fri Apr 23 00:58:12 1999Load average: 0.13 0.12 0.09 1/44 546 user : 0:01:29.85 3.3% page in : 119249 disk 1: 34r 1w nice : 0:00:00.00 0.0% page out: 8385 system: 0:00:28.76 1.0% swap in : 26 disk 3:20882r3799w idle : 0:43:57.36 95.7% swap out: 929 uptime: 0:45:55.96 context : 424826 irq 0:275597 timer irq 9: 1 soundblaster irq 1: 1022 keyboard irq 12: 18848 PS/2 Mouse irq 2: 0 cascade [4] irq 13: 1 fpu irq 5: 49665 serialirq 14:43 ide0 irq 6: 3 irq 15:260635 ide1 Kernel Command Line: BOOT_IMAGE=linux ro root=1601 Modules: 17 *ppp 4 *slhc 2 *nls_iso8859-13 *nls_cp437 11 *vfat24 *fat 10 opl331 sb 5 uart401 54 sound0 soundlow 2 *soundcore Character Devices: Block Devices: 1 mem 10 misc 1 ramdisk 2 pty 14 sound 2 fd 3 ttyp 29 fb3 ide0 4 ttyS 36 netlink 9 md 5 cua 128 ptm 22 ide1 7 vcs 136 pts File Systems: ext2[proc] iso9660 [devpts] vfat
Re: [newbie] Kernel version
On Thu, Apr 22, 1999 at 08:40:07PM -0500, Ing. Carlos Mayorga V. wrote: Hi, How I can know the version of kernel installed in my compu... uname -a -- Fabio Coattihttp://felix.unife.it/~cova Ferrara Linux Users Group http://flug.unife.it GnuPG fp:6AB9 277E 9AA7 9D20 E82C 9EE7 2D17 E351 3DCB 0CDC Old SysOps never die... they simply forget their password.
Re: [newbie] do not have a DNS entry!/ kPPP
At 08:12 23/04/99 +0200, you wrote: Hi! Do anybody now how to get my kppp up? I've managed to connect my pc to the remote server, and everything looks ok, BUT when I write an ordenary url, it doesn't check the server at all(I can not see any blinking at SD (send data) at my modem), I just get the message :"Do not have a DNS entry!". I know there are something to disable inn one of the checkboxes at setup who should do somthing about it, but I tried both. And I still get the same message. Greetings ffom Jarl Gaute Norway You need to let your machine know who is your DNS server. Edit the account setup - the third tab is for DNS, so put your ISP's server ip addresses in there. hih nick@nexnix
Re: [newbie] No rule to make target
At 00:43 23/04/99 -0500, you wrote: "No rule to make target" What does this mean? I'm trying to configure my sound card, SB Awe 64. When I try to run "make xconfig" or "make menuconfig" this is what I get. NetZero - We believe in a FREE Internet. Shouldn't you? Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at http://www.netzero.net/download.html Erm, you do have the kernel source code in /usr/src/linux? You're actually _in_ /usr/src/linux when you give the make command? ttfn nick@nexnix
Re: [newbie] Gateway Soundcard on MB
Britt Selvitelle wrote: Cool, thanks BTW, your problem with the messages comming out as one long string is not the typers fault (they shouldn't have to hit enter in the middle of sentences), but the fault of your email program? Which program are you using? I'd recommend Eudora or Outlook... RANT WTF?! You _DO_ realize that this is a LINUX mailing list, correct? You also realize that alot of us use Linux to READ the mail on this mailing list? What kind of suggestions are Eudora and Outlook? I've search Freshmeat, but near as I can tell, neither of those programs are available for Linux. Thanks for playing our game! /RANT The line wrapping should be set on outgoing messages. Certainly the mail program that the poster was using is capable of setting the line width to something that is reasonable for this mailing list. Most suggestions I've seen have been around 70-75 characters per line. Please remember that a large number of us use text-mode mail readers and be considerate when sending mail. -- Steve Philp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [newbie] No rule to make target
sledge151 wrote: "No rule to make target" What does this mean? I'm trying to configure my sound card, SB Awe 64. When I try to run "make xconfig" or "make menuconfig" this is what I get. It means you need to: cd /usr/src/linux before typing the make command. :^) -- Steve Philp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [newbie] Gateway Soundcard on MB
Jesus lighten up buddy...I may have made the mistake by saying Eudora and Outlook, cause the majority of the time I currently use Win95, but I think you are gettin WAY to upset over a stupid mistake"Thanks for playing our game!"? Anytime bud... soco [Britt Selvitelle] - Original Message - From: Steve Philp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 23, 1999 4:41 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Gateway Soundcard on MB Britt Selvitelle wrote: Cool, thanks BTW, your problem with the messages comming out as one long string is not the typers fault (they shouldn't have to hit enter in the middle of sentences), but the fault of your email program? Which program are you using? I'd recommend Eudora or Outlook... RANT WTF?! You _DO_ realize that this is a LINUX mailing list, correct? You also realize that alot of us use Linux to READ the mail on this mailing list? What kind of suggestions are Eudora and Outlook? I've search Freshmeat, but near as I can tell, neither of those programs are available for Linux. Thanks for playing our game! /RANT The line wrapping should be set on outgoing messages. Certainly the mail program that the poster was using is capable of setting the line width to something that is reasonable for this mailing list. Most suggestions I've seen have been around 70-75 characters per line. Please remember that a large number of us use text-mode mail readers and be considerate when sending mail. -- Steve Philp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [newbie] Ram Usage
I am having this problem also at the console with nothing running I am using 60 Mb of ram. Also what command gives you that nice printout with the IRQ's and installed devices like that? Jeanette - Original Message - From: Ben [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 23, 1999 1:57 AM Subject: [newbie] Ram Usage I was just testing out some new commands I learned tonight, and was startled to see that Linux is using such a large amount of ram. I was also concerned about the "please recompile me" message. I've included the output of my procinfo -a command at the end of this message, if anyone is so inclined to take a look. If fact, the following example was taken during a kde session with netscape, licq, and the gimp running. When I ran the command with kde closed and no programs running, it reported that even more Memory was being used? ( I ran it after a reboot if that matters?) On a side note, I recall someone was having trouble with Star Office. I installed it today for the first time and created a step by step journal for my own future reference. It seems to be running well, so if like I could mail it to you, just drop me a line. Thanks In Advance, Ben Linux 2.2.3-ac4-4 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) (gcc 2.7.2.3) #1 [satori] [WARNING: can't print all IRQs, please recompile me] Memory: TotalUsedFree Shared Buffers Cached Mem: 63276 577165560 503361332 24424 Swap:529163088 49828 Bootup: Fri Apr 23 00:58:12 1999Load average: 0.13 0.12 0.09 1/44 546 user : 0:01:29.85 3.3% page in : 119249 disk 1: 34r 1w nice : 0:00:00.00 0.0% page out: 8385 system: 0:00:28.76 1.0% swap in : 26 disk 3:20882r 3799w idle : 0:43:57.36 95.7% swap out: 929 uptime: 0:45:55.96 context : 424826 irq 0:275597 timer irq 9: 1 soundblaster irq 1: 1022 keyboard irq 12: 18848 PS/2 Mouse irq 2: 0 cascade [4] irq 13: 1 fpu irq 5: 49665 serialirq 14:43 ide0 irq 6: 3 irq 15:260635 ide1 Kernel Command Line: BOOT_IMAGE=linux ro root=1601 Modules: 17 *ppp 4 *slhc 2 *nls_iso8859-13 *nls_cp437 11 *vfat24 *fat 10 opl331 sb 5 uart401 54 sound0 soundlow 2 *soundcore Character Devices: Block Devices: 1 mem 10 misc 1 ramdisk 2 pty 14 sound 2 fd 3 ttyp 29 fb3 ide0 4 ttyS 36 netlink 9 md 5 cua 128 ptm 22 ide1 7 vcs 136 pts File Systems: ext2[proc] iso9660 [devpts] vfat
RE: [newbie] do not have a DNS entry!/ kPPP
I'm not an expert here. But I think you missed to check your DNS Server during setup. Try re-install it again. It happened to me b4! :) ~~ Avionix ~~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/7373 Powered by: Linux Mandrake / Windows 98 ** Recycle - Save our planet ** -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jarl Gaute Vartdal Sent: Friday, April 23, 1999 2:12 PM To: Linux-Mandrake Helpdesk Subject:[newbie] do not have a DNS entry!/ kPPP Hi! Do anybody now how to get my kppp up? I've managed to connect my pc to the remote server, and everything looks ok, BUT when I write an ordenary url, it doesn't check the server at all(I can not see any blinking at SD (send data) at my modem), I just get the message :"Do not have a DNS entry!". I know there are something to disable inn one of the checkboxes at setup who should do somthing about it, but I tried both. And I still get the same message. Greetings ffom Jarl Gaute Norway
[newbie] When on kppp, getting mail but not getting out
Hello Steve everyone else, On top of my regular problems with Linux, when I am in e-mail, I am able to download all my mail, but the message I sent yesterday never made it to the group. I am able to get onto Netscape, also. So what setting do you think is not set right? Also, if I should get really frustrated, what is the best way to uninstall Mandrake and start again? Linda Hatch
RE: [newbie] When on kppp, getting mail but not getting out
Linda [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] said: On top of my regular problems with Linux, when I am in e-mail, I am able to download all my mail, but the message I sent yesterday never made it to the group. I am able to get onto Netscape, also. So what setting do you think is not set right? SMTP server/account? POP3 is working. Also, if I should get really frustrated, what is the best way to uninstall Mandrake and start again? Rerun the Mandrake install. Use Disk Druid to delete the Linux swap and / partitions. Regards, Richard
Re: [newbie] When on kppp, getting mail but not getting out
On Fri, Apr 23, 1999 at 07:56:56AM -0700, Linda Mike wrote: Hello Steve everyone else, On top of my regular problems with Linux, when I am in e-mail, I am able to download all my mail, but the message I sent yesterday never made it to the group. I am able to get onto Netscape, also. So what setting do you think is not set right? Check to make sure the Outgoing SMTP server is named correctly in the Preferences setting of Netscape. That's about the only thing that would affect sending mail in Netscape. Also, if I should get really frustrated, what is the best way to uninstall Mandrake and start again? Just stick the CDROM in and start a new installation (and be sure to choose to format the Linux partitions during installation). -- Steve Philp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [newbie] [Newbie] Slow / stalling connection using Netscape on KPPP
"Zweers, D" wrote: Dear all, As much as I hate to admit this: it seems to me the connection to my ISP on Linux is significantly slower than using that Other Operating System (the 98 one). Especially dowloading pages with large objects (like pictures) I get a lot of "Stalled" warnings in the status-bar of Netscape. Checking the KPPP detail-window I see a lot of large *gaps* between peeks and most of the time the peaks are not *fully streched*. I'm using a Xircom CEM-56 LAN/MODEM-card (V.90/K56flex up to 56000 bps) on a IBM Thinkpad 380Z. The modem reports a connection speed of 115K in the terminal window. Should I think about optimizing modem settings (if so: how and what) or is the problem cache-related. Or (and why not) is there something else wrong? Thanx, Daan (yes, that is with double -a-) A couple things that you could do: 1) Add this to the bottom of /etc/rc.d/rc.local: setserial /dev/modem spd_vhi This will enable the modem to be set to 115200 and allow the compression to work better. 2) Add this to your KPPP "PPP Options" screen: novj This will disable the Van Jacobsen compression that causes problems with some ISPs (and will cause the speed drop that you mention). 3) You _should_ be able to set the port speed in KPPP to 115200. Try setting it and see if the modem still works. If it doesn't, drop the speed back down to 56. 4) You _could_ try adding this to the "PPP Options" section of KPPP: mtu 296 mru 296 These will cause the modem (actually, the TCP/IP software) to transmit and receive in smaller packets. It helps here, but I'm not sure whether it will help your situation. Good luck! -- Steve Philp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[newbie] Two questions
I hope two questions in one message doesn't put me over my limit ;o). I have successfully downloaded and installed WP 8.0. I had thought that the printer I have installed (Deskjet 695c -- passed the Postscript test in printtool) would be recognized. Guess not ;-( When I go to Printer setup, I'm not sure what to put in the box "Path for downloadable fonts". Does anything need to go there?? How about in the box "Destination" The printer is hooked to my parallel port, I think it's called lp1 (I put dev/lp1 in the box -- doesn't work). Any help would be appreciated as WP is not much use w/o being able to print. I'm using a standard installation Mandrake 5.3. Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com.
[newbie] [Newbie] CD-ReWritable
Hi Does anyone know how to configure the Phillips PCA362RW CD ReWriter for linux? I have it set as my secondary slave (My normal cd is my secondary master). Also, since I have installed it, I had to rearrange my cdrom etc to fit it now /dev/cdrom is a node to /dev/hdc1 and not /dev/hdd1 (what's a node? the man's don't help you much). Any instructions on making nodes to re-align my /dev/cdrom to /dev/hdd1 and mounting/unmounting data/audio cd's from the recorder would be a great help. Thanks Martin
Re: [newbie] When on kppp, getting mail but not getting out
On Fri, Apr 23, 1999 at 12:49:09PM -0700, Linda Mike wrote: Check to make sure the Outgoing SMTP server is named correctly in the Preferences setting of Netscape. That's about the only thing that would affect sending mail in Netscape. I should have clarified myself. I am not downloading my mail using Netscape, but rather the e-mail program that comes with KDE. The icon is located on my taskbar (panel at the bottom) and looks like a letter with a big E next to it. When I was using Linux yesterday, I was in my mail program. I'll have to defer to someone else on that question, because I'm not sure how to configure the outgoing mailserver stuff for Kmail. Tom, do you know?? Also, if I should get really frustrated, what is the best way to uninstall Mandrake and start again? Just stick the CDROM in and start a new installation (and be sure to choose to format the Linux partitions during installation). Do I have to use the floppy I made at the beginning and then use the CDROM? If your computer can't boot from a CDROM, yes. :) -- Steve Philp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [newbie] Two questions
On Fri, Apr 23, 1999 at 04:44:12PM -0400, Michael Scottaline wrote: I hope two questions in one message doesn't put me over my limit ;o). I have successfully downloaded and installed WP 8.0. I had thought that the printer I have installed (Deskjet 695c -- passed the Postscript test in printtool) would be recognized. Guess not ;-( When I go to Printer setup, I'm not sure what to put in the box "Path for downloadable fonts". Does anything need to go there?? How about in the box "Destination" The printer is hooked to my parallel port, I think it's called lp1 (I put dev/lp1 in the box -- doesn't work). Any help would be appreciated as WP is not much use w/o being able to print. I'm using a standard installation Mandrake 5.3. You have a couple options on this. First, you could visit the WordPerfect site and see if they have any printer drivers for your specific printer. I've found (and I have to admit this was with an old Epson dot-matrix) that the WP drivers worked better than the second option when I tried them. If they don't have specific drivers for your printer, you'll need to configure a printer in WordPerfect called "Passthrough Postscript". This will create a postscript file out of your document, then pass it to lpd to filter and print. Once you've got that printer available, you want to set the destination for that printer to "lp". That'll send it on to the lpd on your system (and that should work fine since your PostScript test worked earlier). The difference I saw between the two drivers is probably largely negated by printers that are more modern than the 24-pin dot matrix printer I was working with. I've been extremely pleased with both the native WP driver and lpd for output on my HP LaserJet 6L. -- Steve Philp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [newbie] [Newbie] Ps2 Mouse
On Fri, Apr 23, 1999 at 11:53:41PM +0300, Martin Barnard wrote: Hi I have just bought a new mouse (Ps/2 variety) and am wondering which port etc it uses. Any help would be appreciated. I have tried cua0-3 and ttyS0-3 for most of the mice. /dev/psaux -- Steve Philp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [newbie] When on kppp, getting mail but not getting out
--- I should have clarified myself. I am not downloading my mail using Netscape, but rather the e-mail program that comes with KDE. The icon is located on my taskbar (panel at the bottom) and On the KDE Mail client, go to File, then open settings on the pop-up menu. This will give you a menu. Pick the network tab. THen you can set up your, say, pop mail account, and you can use sendmai or smtp for sending mail as those are the choices on the menu. Adios, STeve Winston _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
