[newbie] mounting proc filesystem dup2 : Bad file descriptor .
hi , Today , I can not startup my linux , and it give me some message as title . Can anybody help me ? yuhao
Re: [newbie] Can't boot into Windows!
John Hendrickx wrote: > > I've screwed up badly. I installed Linux on the second segment of my > primary IDE drive and now I can't boot into Windows 95. What's more, > if I boot from a floppy my c-disk or any other hard disk isn't > recognized anymore. Help! I've tried fdisk /mbr from a floppy, that > didn't work. The Windows files are there, I can access them as > /dev/DOS_hda1. Any suggestions? [snip] Johnopen konsole, su to root and execute: fdisk /dev/hda then type: p then using your mouse and left mouse button highlight the output of the 'p' command you just did. Paste it into a reply to this message, using your middle mouse button. Here is what mine looks like: Disk /dev/hda: 64 heads, 63 sectors, 787 cylinders Units = cylinders of 4032 * 512 bytes Device BootStart EndBlocks Id System /dev/hda1 * 1 104209632+ 6 FAT16 /dev/hda2 105 787 13769285 Extended /dev/hda5 105 231256000+ 82 Linux swap /dev/hda6 232 235 8032+ 83 Linux /dev/hda7 236 239 8032+ 83 Linux /dev/hda8 240 243 8032+ 83 Linux /dev/hda9 244 247 8032+ 83 Linux Alan
RE: [RE: [newbie] Linux Format]
Gack... I was off by half! I got confused and was thinking of Maxximum Linux when I quotes $7.95 (ok, ok, I *quoted* $795). Today I went over there to see what was in this month's Linux rags and they had Linux Forum. It was $13.95 (I suppose for consistency that should be $1395) It did come with a CD that included Omnis Studio Lite (db based app developer), Gnome 1.2 and a bunch of other stuff. The magazine seemed to have a lot of decent stuff in it. Mildly chagrined!! -rick -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Scottaline Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 5:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RE: [newbie] Linux Format] "Rick Commo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I buy it occasionally at Barnes&Noble here in Bellevue, WA. It costs $795 > if I remember correctly. > -rick Hm..., Does that include import fees Mike "Many loads of beer were brought. What disorder, whoring, fighting, killing and dreadful idolatry took place there!" Baltasar Rusow, Estonia, 16th century Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://home.netscape.com/webmail
Re: [newbie] internet with cable?
Alan Shoemaker wrote: [snip] > > Marciain your system bios, have you set aside the IRQ's > that the isa cards use for ia bus use instead of PCI bus use? > > Alan (whoops) Marciain your system bios, have you set aside the IRQ's that the ISA cards use for ISA bus use instead of PCI bus use? Alan
Re: [newbie] connecting via ppp
I am having the same problem as Marc is, to clear up our problem i got a error messages like this: The pppd daemon died unexpectedly! Oct 7 18:49:54 localhost pppd[811]: pppd 2.3.11 started by root, uid 0 Oct 7 18:49:54 localhost pppd[811]: Using interface ppp0 Oct 7 18:49:54 localhost pppd[811]: Connect: ppp0 <--> /dev/ttyS3 Oct 7 18:50:24 localhost pppd[811]: LCP: timeout sending Config-Requests Oct 7 18:50:24 localhost pppd[811]: Connection terminated. Oct 7 18:50:24 localhost pppd[811]: Receive serial link is not 8-bit clean: Oct 7 18:50:24 localhost pppd[811]: Problem: all had bit 7 set to 0 Oct 7 18:50:24 localhost pppd[811]: Exit. If anyone can help us out it would be great, if i could get Linux to connect to ISP I would get more intrested, as of no i have to download through windows, and copy to linux :) markOpoleO - Original Message - From: "Marc Popejoy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 8:05 PM Subject: [newbie] connecting via ppp > I've been unable to get MD 7.1 to log on to my ISP, (open 2.4 will). I > posted a message earlier this week about a message in /var/log/messages > that said "all had bit 7 set to 0" and it was suggested I add "noauth" > to my ppp/options file. The only other entry on line one is "lock". > I was able to log on today via minicom, so I'm convinced that it's not a > hardware issue. But I'm growing wearing of trying to solve this. Any > ideas would be appreciated. > > Marc > >
Re: [RE: [newbie] Linux Format]
"Rick Commo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I buy it occasionally at Barnes&Noble here in Bellevue, WA. It costs $795 > if I remember correctly. > -rick Hm..., Does that include import fees Mike "Many loads of beer were brought. What disorder, whoring, fighting, killing and dreadful idolatry took place there!" Baltasar Rusow, Estonia, 16th century Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://home.netscape.com/webmail
[newbie] connecting via ppp
I've been unable to get MD 7.1 to log on to my ISP, (open 2.4 will). I posted a message earlier this week about a message in /var/log/messages that said "all had bit 7 set to 0" and it was suggested I add "noauth" to my ppp/options file. The only other entry on line one is "lock". I was able to log on today via minicom, so I'm convinced that it's not a hardware issue. But I'm growing wearing of trying to solve this. Any ideas would be appreciated. Marc
Re: [newbie] Can't boot into Windows!
dont ask me why but it works and im sure you have never done this turn your system off!! leave it alone for a couple minutes at least 10 seconds if your impatient and then turn it on, when grub boots try windows, you should be able to boot into windows, for some reason linux affects the hardware in a way windows doesnt like and it will continue to do the same thing over and over again, until you do a cold boot, beleive it or not this works for the vending machine here in the barracks, turn it off for 10 seconds and try again. In a message dated 07-Oct-00 18:03:21 Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I've screwed up badly. I installed Linux on the second segment of my primary IDE drive and now I can't boot into Windows 95. What's more, if I boot from a floppy my c-disk or any other hard disk isn't recognized anymore. Help! I've tried fdisk /mbr from a floppy, that didn't work. The Windows files are there, I can access them as /dev/DOS_hda1. Any suggestions? Full story: I had Windows 95 installed on my primary IDE disk and Linux on the slave. The primary disk is 15G so I thought I had to put Linux on the slave because of the 1024 cylinder limit. That doesn't turn out to be true, so now I was trying to get Linux onto the primary disk, on the second of four approximately 4G partitions (the last is of course slightly smaller). So I tried to install Linux-Mandrake 7.0 on the second partition, basically to get the directory structure, after which I would copy the files from /dev/hdb. The installation ran into snags, I couldn't get X working (it's working fine now on the older installation), but that didn't matter since /home and / were due to be replaced by the older installation. Afterwards, I could boot into the new Linux installation, but not into Windows. I used my rescue disk to restore LILO so I could boot into the old Linux installation, it still works fine and I can read and access my Windows files from here. But I have no idea how to restore my old Win95 system. Help greatly appreciated. >>
Re: [newbie] How do I find which version of xfree86 do I have?
Thank you. On Sat, 07 Oct 2000, you wrote: > In a message dated 07-Oct-00 13:00:40 Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: > > << If you downloaded and installed xfree86 4.0, you'd know it. It is LARGE. > I don't believe it came with the 7.1 distro, but I am not certain (handed > the cd's to someone to copy mdk, so I can't check). >> > the 4.0 install is on the 7.1 cd but you would know if you installed it > because it is only available for the expert mode of install. > however not all graphics cards are currently supported by 4.0, atleast the > version on the 7.1cd -- Jeff Malka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Registered Linux User 348854
[newbie] booting screen display to printer?
When one boots into Linux, the screen display tells you what is happening during the booting process. However it goes by so fast there is no way to read it intelligently. Is there a way to make those lines of text go either to the printer or to a file so that they can be read liesurely? It would help understand all that is happening as Linux boots up, and what is included and what is not. Thanks. -- Jeff Malka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Registered Linux User 348854
[expert] iomega install problems
ok i tried to install my iomega zip drive, but i keep getting errors when i use modprobe i type modprobe ppa and it spits out install failure and its driving me nuts here is a transcript of what i did: [root@localhost /root]# modprobe ppa /lib/modules/2.2.15-4mdk/scsi/ppa.o: init_module: Device or resource busy/lib/modules/2.2.15-4mdk/scsi/ppa.o: insmod/lib/modules/2.2.15-4mdk/scsi/ppa.o failed/lib/modules/2.2.15-4mdk/scsi/ppa.o: insmod ppa failed [root@localhost /root]# can anyone help me on this thanks Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [newbie] How do I find which version of xfree86 do I have?
In a message dated 07-Oct-00 13:00:40 Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << If you downloaded and installed xfree86 4.0, you'd know it. It is LARGE. I don't believe it came with the 7.1 distro, but I am not certain (handed the cd's to someone to copy mdk, so I can't check). >> the 4.0 install is on the 7.1 cd but you would know if you installed it because it is only available for the expert mode of install. however not all graphics cards are currently supported by 4.0, atleast the version on the 7.1cd
[newbie] Can't boot into Windows!
I've screwed up badly. I installed Linux on the second segment of my primary IDE drive and now I can't boot into Windows 95. What's more, if I boot from a floppy my c-disk or any other hard disk isn't recognized anymore. Help! I've tried fdisk /mbr from a floppy, that didn't work. The Windows files are there, I can access them as /dev/DOS_hda1. Any suggestions? Full story: I had Windows 95 installed on my primary IDE disk and Linux on the slave. The primary disk is 15G so I thought I had to put Linux on the slave because of the 1024 cylinder limit. That doesn't turn out to be true, so now I was trying to get Linux onto the primary disk, on the second of four approximately 4G partitions (the last is of course slightly smaller). So I tried to install Linux-Mandrake 7.0 on the second partition, basically to get the directory structure, after which I would copy the files from /dev/hdb. The installation ran into snags, I couldn't get X working (it's working fine now on the older installation), but that didn't matter since /home and / were due to be replaced by the older installation. Afterwards, I could boot into the new Linux installation, but not into Windows. I used my rescue disk to restore LILO so I could boot into the old Linux installation, it still works fine and I can read and access my Windows files from here. But I have no idea how to restore my old Win95 system. Help greatly appreciated. __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free! http://photos.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Where are the time-zone config files ?
We moved to Summer time last week-end, and since then my system clock (set to GMT) gives me the wrong time. I suspect the Paraguayan govt changed the time at a different date this time. Anyone know where to find the time-zone def files to correct this ? TIA, Ron the Frog, on the banks of the Paraguay River. -- Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. -- H. L. Mencken --- http://personales.conexion.com.py/~rolgiati ---
Re: [newbie] How do I find which version of xfree86 do I have?
In KDE start--> settings --> information -->X server. Will tell yoy which is running on your system. Cya, Tom On Sat, 07 Oct 2000, Jeff Malka wrote: > I am running Mandrake 7.1 and would like to install something (True Type Font > support) that requires "xfree86 4". How do I find out if I have xfree86 4 ? > > Thanks. > > -- > Jeff Malka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Registered Linux User 348854 -- TRBishop [EMAIL PROTECTED] RLU # 12043 SuSE 7.0 Pro KDE2
Re: [newbie] installing a "tar.gz" app?
Thank you very much Jeff Malka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Registered Linux user 183185 - Original Message - From: Anthony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] installing a "tar.gz" app? > If at all possible, get an RPM version. They're just plain easier to install > and update. However it looks like for you a .tar.gz is your only option, so > here's how you go about installing it: > > First untar it. "tar -xvzf the_program.tar.gz". > Then cd to the new directory it creates, "cd the_program_directory" > Then read the readme that it should come with "more README". It'll contain more > detailed instructions on how to install. However 99% of the time, it'll say to > do this: > "./configure" > then, "make" > Then "su" to root and type "make install". > And now it's installed and ready to use! > > You might get errors during the ./configure step. If this is the case, it's > usually because you don't have the neccasary libraries installed. You can try > to go to rpmfind.net and search for whatever file you're missing, and try > installing that. Most of the time doing that will fix the problem. The easiest > way to get around all that hassle is to go the developer route during the > Mandrake Installation. So if you ever have to reinstall for whatever reason, > choose the developer version next time. > > > I downloaded an app (solar system) in the form of .tar.gz > > > > What do I have to do to install such an app? I only have installed rpm apps > > so far :-( > > > > -- > Anthony > http://binaryfusion.net > Computers are not intelligent. They only think they are. > >
[newbie] Input Device Problems durring instalation!
(Durring instalation)just as the GUI stage of Mandrake 7.1 starts prompting you to choose a language... my keyboard numlock key light goes out and the whole keyboard stops responding. Plus there is no response from the mouse. P2400,160MB,Promise Ultra ATA/66 pci controller,PheonixBIOS 4.0 R6.0 Dualbooting win98\win2k Also the same happens wether I boot from cd or run install from win98 ___ Free Unlimited Internet Access! Try it now! http://www.zdnet.com/downloads/altavista/index.html ___
Re: [newbie] internet with cable?
Marcia L Waller wrote: > > Dear Anyone, I am very confused. It looks like I have my SMC EZ ethernet > card setup maybe but nothing happening yet. I checked one of the log > files and it said device or resource busy. > I have checked about every file I could such as proc/interrupts, > conference modules,etc. I do not know if things look right or not because > I do not understand that much of it. Is there anyway to print out these > files? > > I did netcfg, linuxconf, edited files, etc. > > My sound card looks set up but again I get a message that device or > resource is busy. My sound card did the same thing a couple of installs > ago:) then all of a sudden started to work on its own when I was in XFce > and turned on the CD player. I have no idea why it started working then. > It is not doing anything in KDE right now. > > My SMC EZethernet card is an ISA and a SMC1660T. From my research that > uses the rtl8019 driver which is supposedly a clone of NE2000. I used > that driver since the rtl8019 is not listed in my Linux-Mandrake 7. > > I know a couple of you said you have the same card that I have and got it > working eventually. It was working well in my Windows 95 before it > crashed so I know the card works. I have not used ISApnp yet.I read alot > about it but I do not understand how to use it. I looked into the Bios > but I can't figure out how to disable the card there for plug and play. > If anyone is willing to help I would greatly appreciate it. I already > posted all of my card and driver information that I got from Windows in a > previous email. I will send it again if I must.Maybe I chose the wrong > driver or maybe it is a conflict problem but I cannot figure it out from > the information I have. I am sure some of you could. I am so > inexperienced with this, I guess. > > I have been paying for cable for a couple of months now and I cannot use > it. I have spent too many days and hours on this. I am just about ready > to reformat my harddrives and just put Windows 95 back on so that I can > use the cable. That is an absolute last resort. I was hoping to be a > Linux user. Your help is always greatly appreciated. Thank you. Marcia [snip] Marciain your system bios, have you set aside the IRQ's that the isa cards use for ia bus use instead of PCI bus use? Alan
Re: [newbie] Modem Blaster Config
Calvin Milles wrote: > > The Modem documentation dose not say a winmodem, In the device manager for > win98 their is a "HCFMODEM" listing, and in this listing their is > "Creative PCI Modem Emulator" it uses IRQ 3, memory range > E400-E400, and a I/O range 6300-6307. Under "Modem" in the device > manager it is listed at "Com 2" and the I/O 02f8-02FF. It is not listed > under ports in the device manager. If anyone has experience setting up > this modem in linux mandrake I would greatly appriceate any advice. Gavin the fact that you have an HCFMODEM listed indicates that this is a controllerless modem - a winmodem. I don't like your chances. Linux in general does not support this type of device which is designed for one software product. Leaving the controller hardware off the card probably reduces the manufactuerers costs by 50%! I would seriously suggest that you obtain an external modem from a reputable supplier of the same there are brand names such as 3Com, Dynalink and many others which will do the job much easier and the messing about you'll be landed with trying and even MAYBE succeeding with this one. > Calvin > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > John Rye > Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 4:50 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [newbie] Modem Blaster Config > > Calvin Milles wrote: > > > > I have a modem from Creative Labs "Modem Blaster" PCI , the exact model > is > > a > > "Creative Modem Blaster Flash56 PCI DI5630-4 any help configuring it > would > > be greatly appriceated. I am running Mandrake 7.1 complete on a dual > boot > > system with win98. When I run harddrake I see a modem listed, but no > info > > for it, when I try and use the config button it dose nothing. > > We need more info here Gavin, > > Where does Windows say it is? > What IRQ? > What Address? > What Com Port? > > Is it a Winmodem? Do you have an HCL device showing when you > look in Windows Control Panel --> System > -- > ICQ# 89345394 Mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > "The number of UNIX installations has grown to 10, with more expected" > (The UNIX Programmer's Manual, 2nd Edition, June 1972.) -- ICQ# 89345394 Mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "The number of UNIX installations has grown to 10, with more expected" (The UNIX Programmer's Manual, 2nd Edition, June 1972.)
Re: [newbie] installing a "tar.gz" app?
Thank you Paul and Philomena Jeff On Sat, 07 Oct 2000, you wrote: > It was Oct 7, 2000, 13:38, when Jeff Malka keyboarded: > > >I downloaded an app (solar system) in the form of .tar.gz > > > >What do I have to do to install such an app? I only have installed rpm apps > >so far :-( > > Hi Jeff, > > Move the tar.gz to a temporary file, like /tmp. > cd to /tmp and then type > > tar xvzf and press enter. > That will unpack the file into a directory with the same name as the > tar.gz. > > cd into that directory and find the README and INSTALL files and READ > them!! > > The usual way to go is: > su to root > ./configure > mmake > make install > > That should do it. > Good luck! > Paul > > -- > The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. > -Henny Youngman > > http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 > -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=- -- Jeff Malka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Registered Linux User 348854
Re: [newbie] installing a "tar.gz" app?
If at all possible, get an RPM version. They're just plain easier to install and update. However it looks like for you a .tar.gz is your only option, so here's how you go about installing it: First untar it. "tar -xvzf the_program.tar.gz". Then cd to the new directory it creates, "cd the_program_directory" Then read the readme that it should come with "more README". It'll contain more detailed instructions on how to install. However 99% of the time, it'll say to do this: "./configure" then, "make" Then "su" to root and type "make install". And now it's installed and ready to use! You might get errors during the ./configure step. If this is the case, it's usually because you don't have the neccasary libraries installed. You can try to go to rpmfind.net and search for whatever file you're missing, and try installing that. Most of the time doing that will fix the problem. The easiest way to get around all that hassle is to go the developer route during the Mandrake Installation. So if you ever have to reinstall for whatever reason, choose the developer version next time. > I downloaded an app (solar system) in the form of .tar.gz > > What do I have to do to install such an app? I only have installed rpm apps > so far :-( > -- Anthony http://binaryfusion.net Computers are not intelligent. They only think they are.
Re: [newbie] internet with cable?
It was Oct 7, 2000, 14:14, when Marcia L Waller keyboarded: >hopefully correct driver.What program is best to use, netcfg, Linuxconf, >both, or manually some other way? Does the above information say that my >card is already configured? I will be very grateful for anyone's help. When you run linuxconf and select networking, then linuxconf will run netcfg. So either way you will end up at the same destination :) Paul -- The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. -Henny Youngman http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=-
Re: [newbie] internet with cable?
Dear Roman and All, Thank you for your advice. I just sent an email with an UPDATE. You may see it come up soon. I mentioned that I actually called my Cox-internet cable support and found someone who knows Linux. I did not actually get to talk to him but he told my helper that all I had to do to get on is set up in Linuxconf. He said to only enable DHCP and disable DNS. He said do not put any numbers down for anything else. No IP addresses needed or anything else. He said everything is automatically detected through the server as long as I just enable DHCP and disable DNS. Does that sound right? I will try it but does not my card have to be recognized and initialized first? I checked into sbin/isapnp /etc/isapnp.conf and this is what it says: Board 1 has Identity 3b 29 17 b7 6b 60 16 a3 4d: SMC1660 Serial No 689420139 [checksum 3b] Board 2 has Identity 35 ff ff ff ff 00 30 32 0d: CIR3000 Serial No -1 [checksum 35] Board 3 has Identity 27 ff ff ff ff 68 18 73 16: ESS 1868 Serial No -1 [checksum 27] /etc/isapnp.conf:46 --Fatal - IO range check attempted while device activated /etc/isapnp.conf:46 --Fatal - Error occurred executing request ' ' --- further action aborted Does this mean that my card is already recognized? It sounds like I just need to set up my card correctly. Yes, Roman, I will accept your offer for help about this . If my cable company does not need very much information from me then do I still have to do alot to get my card set up correctly? I will greatly appreciate your help. Thank you. Marcia YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
Re: OT [newbie] Antique systems [was: Off-topic posts.]
thanks. This shoud be good >:-) That deformed smile was an attempt at an evil grin. - Original Message - From: "Austin L. Denyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 4:47 PM Subject: Re: OT [newbie] Antique systems [was: Off-topic posts.] > > > > >Strike one for bloatware, I agree. I once set up a 50-user stock > control > > > > >system running on a low-end 486 with 16Mb RAM with Novel NetWare > 3.12... > > > > > > > > I know about that too. And indeed. Netware 3.12 would run on that, but > not > > > > on much less. > > > > > > Never underestimate Novel NetWare. I used to have several 10-user > NetWare > > > 3.12 setups running on IBM PS/2-80 servers. These were 386dx20 with 8Mb > > > RAM! These ran fine with quite hefty database applications - I only had > to > > > up the RAM to 16Mb when I added TCP/IP support. > > > > Would you mind posting the specs you used netware with on > > alt.games.final-fantasy.rpg? I argued with someone there who didn't > > beleave me when I said my schools fileserver only had one processor. I > > would enjoy proveing to them that something less that a cray would be > > able to run a school network. > > Feel free to forward this if you wish. > > The original setup that I was responsible for was as follows: > > 12 servers running NetWare 3.12 10 user on IBM PS/2-80 (386dx20) with 8Mb > RAM > > 1 server running NetWare 3.12 50 user on IBM PS/2-77 (486dx33) with 16Mb RAM > > These were dotted around the UK up to 200 miles from Head Office. > > We then added TCP/IP to link them into a WAN via a SUN SPARC at Head Office. > The NLM used for the TCP/IP stuff was Novix, which required doubling the RAM > in all the servers as they acted as bridges to the IP network (the NetWare > network was IPX/SPX). > > The servers were all running a fairly intensive Stock Control system > (Locator), some sites had remote Radio Data Terminals (RDT) on the trucks. > > All sites also ran Sophos Anti-virus NLMs with real-time scanning, as well > as NLMs for APC UPS (with full logging and auto-shutoff), FTP, RCONSOLE, > remote printers (including JetDirect), Tobit FaxWare for faxing (send and > receive) etc. > > In fact, the 50-user site was virtually paperless. > > Performance was not blistering, but was still surprisingly good. The > company itself was a cold storage and transport outfit, and one of the > largest in the UK. > > I have a screenshot of the Server monitor screen that I can send you if you > want... > > Feel free to e-mail me if you want any more details... > > Regards, > Ozz. > > >
Re: [newbie] How do I find which version of xfree86 do I have?
It does. It gives a warning about 3.? haveing better support for video cards than 4.0 and asks if you want to use it. Truetype fonts shouldn't need 4.0. If you have 3.? then dont worry as it might still work. - Original Message - From: "Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] How do I find which version of xfree86 do I have? > It was Oct 7, 2000, 12:44, when Jeff Malka keyboarded: > > >I am running Mandrake 7.1 and would like to install something (True Type Font > >support) that requires "xfree86 4". How do I find out if I have xfree86 4 ? > > If you downloaded and installed xfree86 4.0, you'd know it. It is LARGE. > I don't believe it came with the 7.1 distro, but I am not certain (handed > the cd's to someone to copy mdk, so I can't check). > > Paul > > -- > The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. > -Henny Youngman > > http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 > -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=- > >
Re: [newbie] Setiathome
It was Oct 7, 2000, 13:22, when Austin L. Denyer keyboarded: >There is also a great deal more variabilty in execution time with version >3.0. This is explained in the FAQ. Over time, each participant will get both >"fast" workunits and "slow" workunits. Ths will average out and thus not >have much of an effect on stats. Perhaps my machine is working on some less complex Wu's then... Paul -- The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. -Henny Youngman http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=-
Re: [newbie] internet with cable?
Dear Eddie and All, Yes, I did checkout Harddrake early on before I did the 1000 steps to card setup :) and it did not detect my card. However when I went to /sbin/isapnp /etc/isapnp.conf I got this information: Board 1 has Identity 3b 29 17 b7 6b 60 16 a3 4d: SMC1660 Serial No 689420139 [checksum 3b] Board 2 has Identity 35 ff ff ff ff 00 30 32 0d: CIR3000 Serial No -1 [checksum 35] Board 3 has Identity 27 ff ff ff ff 68 18 73 16: ESS 1868 Serial No -1 [checksum 27] /etc/isapnp.conf:46 --Fatal - IO range check attempted while device activated /etc/isapnp.conf:46 --Fatal - Error occurred executing request ' ' --- further action aborted This seems to say that my ethernet card, dialup CirrusLogic Modem, and sound card are all recognized by Linux. The Board 1 identity is my SMC ethernet card. UPDATE: I actually did my next to last resort and called tech support for Cox internet. Of course he said they do not support Linux. I then asked if there was anyone there who knew how to connect with Linux anyway. There was. He said that all I have to do is go to Netcfg or Linuxconf and enable DHCP and make sure DNS is disabled. He said do not put anything else down. He said everything is detected automatically through their server. He said it is very simple. >From this information I assume as long as I have my card setup correctly and initialized first that if I follow his instructions afterwards I should be on. Well I probably have done alot of things I do not need to do. Please correct me here: I need to setup my card and choose the hopefully correct driver.What program is best to use, netcfg, Linuxconf, both, or manually some other way? Does the above information say that my card is already configured? I will be very grateful for anyone's help. Thank you. Marcia YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
Re: [newbie] installing a "tar.gz" app?
It was Oct 7, 2000, 13:38, when Jeff Malka keyboarded: >I downloaded an app (solar system) in the form of .tar.gz > >What do I have to do to install such an app? I only have installed rpm apps >so far :-( Hi Jeff, Move the tar.gz to a temporary file, like /tmp. cd to /tmp and then type tar xvzf and press enter. That will unpack the file into a directory with the same name as the tar.gz. cd into that directory and find the README and INSTALL files and READ them!! The usual way to go is: su to root ./configure make make install That should do it. Good luck! Paul -- The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. -Henny Youngman http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=-
Re: [newbie] installing a "tar.gz" app?
You have to uncompress the file - it will probably create a directory with the name of that app, i.e. /solar or something like that, with all its files underneath. Then you should follow the readme file to install. The command to use is: tar xvzf without the <> :-) philomena Jeff Malka wrote: > > I downloaded an app (solar system) in the form of .tar.gz > > What do I have to do to install such an app? I only have installed rpm apps > so far :-( > > -- > Jeff Malka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Registered Linux User 348854
Re: [newbie] How do I find which version of xfree86 do I have?
One way to find out - If you are running KDE, open the control center and click on information and then xserver - that should show you your version. philomena Paul wrote: > > It was Oct 7, 2000, 12:44, when Jeff Malka keyboarded: > > >I am running Mandrake 7.1 and would like to install something (True Type Font > >support) that requires "xfree86 4". How do I find out if I have xfree86 4 ? > > If you downloaded and installed xfree86 4.0, you'd know it. It is LARGE. > I don't believe it came with the 7.1 distro, but I am not certain (handed > the cd's to someone to copy mdk, so I can't check). > > Paul > > -- > The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. > -Henny Youngman > > http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 > -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=-
[newbie] Maple Install
Hello all, I recently purchased Maple 6, which is compatible with both Windows and Linux (Unix). I was able to install in Windows fine, and obtained a liscense from them without a problem.. However Linux was a different story. I was able to install correct.y, and from what I can get from the manual I now need to input my netowork license..? Naturally I don't have this. I'm wondering if anyone else has installed this program and knows where I can get this networking license? I tried to register again and obtain a networking version of my liscense, but I was not able to register twice. I wrote the company, and I am hoping to hear from them... Just thought i'd check with all you folks too. Any thoughts/help is greatly appreciated! - Joe :)
Re: [newbie] internet with cable?
Marcia L Waller wrote: > > Dear Anyone, I am very confused. It looks like I have my SMC EZ ethernet > card setup maybe but nothing happening yet. I checked one of the log > files and it said device or resource busy. > I have checked about every file I could such as proc/interrupts, > conference modules,etc. I do not know if things look right or not because > I do not understand that much of it. Is there anyway to print out these > files? > > I did netcfg, linuxconf, edited files, etc. > > My sound card looks set up but again I get a message that device or > resource is busy. My sound card did the same thing a couple of installs > ago:) then all of a sudden started to work on its own when I was in XFce > and turned on the CD player. I have no idea why it started working then. > It is not doing anything in KDE right now. > > My SMC EZethernet card is an ISA and a SMC1660T. From my research that > uses the rtl8019 driver which is supposedly a clone of NE2000. I used > that driver since the rtl8019 is not listed in my Linux-Mandrake 7. > > I know a couple of you said you have the same card that I have and got it > working eventually. It was working well in my Windows 95 before it > crashed so I know the card works. I have not used ISApnp yet.I read alot > about it but I do not understand how to use it. I looked into the Bios > but I can't figure out how to disable the card there for plug and play. > If anyone is willing to help I would greatly appreciate it. I already > posted all of my card and driver information that I got from Windows in a > previous email. I will send it again if I must.Maybe I chose the wrong > driver or maybe it is a conflict problem but I cannot figure it out from > the information I have. I am sure some of you could. I am so > inexperienced with this, I guess. > > I have been paying for cable for a couple of months now and I cannot use > it. I have spent too many days and hours on this. I am just about ready > to reformat my harddrives and just put Windows 95 back on so that I can > use the cable. That is an absolute last resort. I was hoping to be a > Linux user. Your help is always greatly appreciated. Thank you. Marcia > > YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! > Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! > Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Marcia, Log in as root and run DrakConf. Click on the Hardware configuration. Let it check your hardware configuration. Next, run Linuxconf->system configuration->Networking->Basic host information. But especially read the link shown below. It will help you immensely http://members.home.net/randal.leavitt/CableModemConnectionNotes.html -- Roman Registered Linux User #179293 Support Linux drivers:
Re: [newbie] internet with cable?
Marcia L Waller wrote: > > Dear Anyone, I am very confused. It looks like I have my SMC EZ ethernet > card setup maybe but nothing happening yet. I checked one of the log > files and it said device or resource busy. > I have checked about every file I could such as proc/interrupts, > conference modules,etc. I do not know if things look right or not because > I do not understand that much of it. Is there anyway to print out these > files? > > I did netcfg, linuxconf, edited files, etc. > > My sound card looks set up but again I get a message that device or > resource is busy. My sound card did the same thing a couple of installs > ago:) then all of a sudden started to work on its own when I was in XFce > and turned on the CD player. I have no idea why it started working then. > It is not doing anything in KDE right now. > > My SMC EZethernet card is an ISA and a SMC1660T. From my research that > uses the rtl8019 driver which is supposedly a clone of NE2000. I used > that driver since the rtl8019 is not listed in my Linux-Mandrake 7. > > I know a couple of you said you have the same card that I have and got it > working eventually. It was working well in my Windows 95 before it > crashed so I know the card works. I have not used ISApnp yet.I read alot > about it but I do not understand how to use it. I looked into the Bios > but I can't figure out how to disable the card there for plug and play. > If anyone is willing to help I would greatly appreciate it. I already > posted all of my card and driver information that I got from Windows in a > previous email. I will send it again if I must.Maybe I chose the wrong > driver or maybe it is a conflict problem but I cannot figure it out from > the information I have. I am sure some of you could. I am so > inexperienced with this, I guess. > > I have been paying for cable for a couple of months now and I cannot use > it. I have spent too many days and hours on this. I am just about ready > to reformat my harddrives and just put Windows 95 back on so that I can > use the cable. That is an absolute last resort. I was hoping to be a > Linux user. Your help is always greatly appreciated. Thank you. Marcia > > YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! > Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! > Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Have you tried running HardDrake to detect your ISA card? -- Eddie Torres www.veloct.net
Re: [newbie] How do I find which version of xfree86 do I have?
It was Oct 7, 2000, 12:44, when Jeff Malka keyboarded: >I am running Mandrake 7.1 and would like to install something (True Type Font >support) that requires "xfree86 4". How do I find out if I have xfree86 4 ? If you downloaded and installed xfree86 4.0, you'd know it. It is LARGE. I don't believe it came with the 7.1 distro, but I am not certain (handed the cd's to someone to copy mdk, so I can't check). Paul -- The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. -Henny Youngman http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=-
RE: [newbie] Modem Blaster Config
The Modem documentation dose not say a winmodem, In the device manager for win98 their is a "HCFMODEM" listing, and in this listing their is "Creative PCI Modem Emulator" it uses IRQ 3, memory range E400-E400, and a I/O range 6300-6307. Under "Modem" in the device manager it is listed at "Com 2" and the I/O 02f8-02FF. It is not listed under ports in the device manager. If anyone has experience setting up this modem in linux mandrake I would greatly appriceate any advice. Calvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Rye Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 4:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] Modem Blaster Config Calvin Milles wrote: > > I have a modem from Creative Labs "Modem Blaster" PCI , the exact model is > a > "Creative Modem Blaster Flash56 PCI DI5630-4 any help configuring it would > be greatly appriceated. I am running Mandrake 7.1 complete on a dual boot > system with win98. When I run harddrake I see a modem listed, but no info > for it, when I try and use the config button it dose nothing. We need more info here Gavin, Where does Windows say it is? What IRQ? What Address? What Com Port? Is it a Winmodem? Do you have an HCL device showing when you look in Windows Control Panel --> System? Cheers -- ICQ# 89345394 Mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "The number of UNIX installations has grown to 10, with more expected" (The UNIX Programmer's Manual, 2nd Edition, June 1972.)
[newbie] installing a "tar.gz" app?
I downloaded an app (solar system) in the form of .tar.gz What do I have to do to install such an app? I only have installed rpm apps so far :-( -- Jeff Malka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Registered Linux User 348854
Re: [newbie] Setiathome
> >That's surprising. Seti's own figures state that 3.0 takes 40% longer than > >2.4, as it does a lot of additional processing. > > Hmm... that is strange indeed. This because I am getting more and more > convinced that it is at least not slower. And I checked, I was running the i686 > version of 2.4 also. >From Seti@home's website (http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/version30.html) Note on execution time and individual/team statistics The combined effect of FFT optimization, pulse detection, and the extended doppler drift range is that a typical workunit will take about 40% longer to complete with version 3.0 on any given platform. On balance, this gives the project the best science for the CPU cycles used. We trimmed processing where we could to lessen the impact on execution time. This of course affects the stats. It will take longer to add to your results received statistic. While it might be nice to somehow make version 3.0 workunits "worth more" stats wise, we have not added that complexity. There is also a great deal more variabilty in execution time with version 3.0. This is explained in the FAQ. Over time, each participant will get both "fast" workunits and "slow" workunits. Ths will average out and thus not have much of an effect on stats. Regards, Ozz.
[newbie] internet with cable?
Dear Anyone, I am very confused. It looks like I have my SMC EZ ethernet card setup maybe but nothing happening yet. I checked one of the log files and it said device or resource busy. I have checked about every file I could such as proc/interrupts, conference modules,etc. I do not know if things look right or not because I do not understand that much of it. Is there anyway to print out these files? I did netcfg, linuxconf, edited files, etc. My sound card looks set up but again I get a message that device or resource is busy. My sound card did the same thing a couple of installs ago:) then all of a sudden started to work on its own when I was in XFce and turned on the CD player. I have no idea why it started working then. It is not doing anything in KDE right now. My SMC EZethernet card is an ISA and a SMC1660T. From my research that uses the rtl8019 driver which is supposedly a clone of NE2000. I used that driver since the rtl8019 is not listed in my Linux-Mandrake 7. I know a couple of you said you have the same card that I have and got it working eventually. It was working well in my Windows 95 before it crashed so I know the card works. I have not used ISApnp yet.I read alot about it but I do not understand how to use it. I looked into the Bios but I can't figure out how to disable the card there for plug and play. If anyone is willing to help I would greatly appreciate it. I already posted all of my card and driver information that I got from Windows in a previous email. I will send it again if I must.Maybe I chose the wrong driver or maybe it is a conflict problem but I cannot figure it out from the information I have. I am sure some of you could. I am so inexperienced with this, I guess. I have been paying for cable for a couple of months now and I cannot use it. I have spent too many days and hours on this. I am just about ready to reformat my harddrives and just put Windows 95 back on so that I can use the cable. That is an absolute last resort. I was hoping to be a Linux user. Your help is always greatly appreciated. Thank you. Marcia YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
Re: [newbie] Setiathome
> > The AMD K6-2 at 400 Mhz is taking about 15.5 Hrs per work unit, the AMD > > K6-2 333 on windows 98 looks to be about 31 hrs. ? Don't understand > > that, nothing else is running. Just shows that the Penguin is superior > > in just one more way. Everything seems to run faster on linux. Search > > on, > > I have noticed the same thing. Seti in Windows on my machine also takes a lot > longer. Literally hours longer, like 18, compared to 12 now. > I thought that was the case too, but I noticed that those results are with the screen saver version.. If you run the text/command line version with windows/NT, then the unit times are essentially equal..Try it To improve window screen saver times, set the time for screen to blank to 0 or 1 whichever is the lowest allowed - you'll see a huge decrease in work unit times...HOURS les
[newbie] How do I find which version of xfree86 do I have?
I am running Mandrake 7.1 and would like to install something (True Type Font support) that requires "xfree86 4". How do I find out if I have xfree86 4 ? Thanks. -- Jeff Malka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Registered Linux User 348854
Re: [newbie] Mustek SCSI scanner
[EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: > On Sat, Oct 07, 2000 at 05:23:24PM +0200, Joan Tur keyboarded: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: > > > > > >Thanks for your answer. Now it's working... much slower than under Win/OS2 or > >Win98 but it works. > > > >Do you know how to make the scanner send higher amounts of data and less times? > >Under OS/2 or Win98 it scans for a longer time and then it stops and sends the > >scanned data and then it starts scanning again... 8-? > > Hi again, Joan. > I am sorry, I can't help you with that. I can use the scanner in Linux, but I > can't get the colors right with the panel that xscanimage shows. But the speed > of scanning is equal to windows, I think. > Probably has to do with the driver for the SCSI card and how that is set up to > send the data through. > > Paul Thanks anyway... i'm in luck because i use the scanner very few often!! ;-) > > > -- > The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. > -Henny Youngman > > http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 > -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=- -- Joan Tur. Ibiza - Spain [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ 11407395 Joan.Tur.pagina.de Club.Ibosim.pagina.de Linux: usuari registrat 190.783
Re: [newbie] Mustek SCSI scanner
On Sat, Oct 07, 2000 at 05:23:24PM +0200, Joan Tur keyboarded: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: > > >Thanks for your answer. Now it's working... much slower than under Win/OS2 or >Win98 but it works. > >Do you know how to make the scanner send higher amounts of data and less times? >Under OS/2 or Win98 it scans for a longer time and then it stops and sends the >scanned data and then it starts scanning again... 8-? Hi again, Joan. I am sorry, I can't help you with that. I can use the scanner in Linux, but I can't get the colors right with the panel that xscanimage shows. But the speed of scanning is equal to windows, I think. Probably has to do with the driver for the SCSI card and how that is set up to send the data through. Paul -- The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. -Henny Youngman http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=-
Re: [newbie] Setiathome
On Sat, Oct 07, 2000 at 11:14:34AM -0400, Austin L. Denyer keyboarded: >> Of course it is. >> I also noticed (but not sure yet) that vs. 3 in Linux is faster than 2.4 >> in Linux. > >That's surprising. Seti's own figures state that 3.0 takes 40% longer than >2.4, as it does a lot of additional processing. Hmm... that is strange indeed. This because I am getting more and more convinced that it is at least not slower. And I checked, I was running the i686 version of 2.4 also. I'll keep an eye on it... Paul -- The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. -Henny Youngman http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=-
Re: OT [newbie] Antique systems [was: Off-topic posts.]
> > > >Strike one for bloatware, I agree. I once set up a 50-user stock control > > > >system running on a low-end 486 with 16Mb RAM with Novel NetWare 3.12... > > > > > > I know about that too. And indeed. Netware 3.12 would run on that, but not > > > on much less. > > > > Never underestimate Novel NetWare. I used to have several 10-user NetWare > > 3.12 setups running on IBM PS/2-80 servers. These were 386dx20 with 8Mb > > RAM! These ran fine with quite hefty database applications - I only had to > > up the RAM to 16Mb when I added TCP/IP support. > > Would you mind posting the specs you used netware with on > alt.games.final-fantasy.rpg? I argued with someone there who didn't > beleave me when I said my schools fileserver only had one processor. I > would enjoy proveing to them that something less that a cray would be > able to run a school network. Feel free to forward this if you wish. The original setup that I was responsible for was as follows: 12 servers running NetWare 3.12 10 user on IBM PS/2-80 (386dx20) with 8Mb RAM 1 server running NetWare 3.12 50 user on IBM PS/2-77 (486dx33) with 16Mb RAM These were dotted around the UK up to 200 miles from Head Office. We then added TCP/IP to link them into a WAN via a SUN SPARC at Head Office. The NLM used for the TCP/IP stuff was Novix, which required doubling the RAM in all the servers as they acted as bridges to the IP network (the NetWare network was IPX/SPX). The servers were all running a fairly intensive Stock Control system (Locator), some sites had remote Radio Data Terminals (RDT) on the trucks. All sites also ran Sophos Anti-virus NLMs with real-time scanning, as well as NLMs for APC UPS (with full logging and auto-shutoff), FTP, RCONSOLE, remote printers (including JetDirect), Tobit FaxWare for faxing (send and receive) etc. In fact, the 50-user site was virtually paperless. Performance was not blistering, but was still surprisingly good. The company itself was a cold storage and transport outfit, and one of the largest in the UK. I have a screenshot of the Server monitor screen that I can send you if you want... Feel free to e-mail me if you want any more details... Regards, Ozz.
Re: [newbie] Setiathome
> Of course it is. > I also noticed (but not sure yet) that vs. 3 in Linux is faster than 2.4 > in Linux. That's surprising. Seti's own figures state that 3.0 takes 40% longer than 2.4, as it does a lot of additional processing. Regards, Ozz.
Re: [newbie] asx?
Windows Meta Files http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/imedia/windowsmedia/crcontent/asx.asp -- Roman Registered Linux User #179293 Support Linux drivers: http://www.libranet.com/petition.html Mark Weaver wrote: > > No idea cause I don't know what program that file came from or what it's > associated with. > > -- > Mark > > /* I never worry about the to-jams. > * Once I've stuck my foot in my mouth > * it's already too late...just make sure > * you chew them thoroughly before swallowing! > */ > Registered Linux user #182496 > * Pine 4.21 * > > On Sat, 7 Oct 2000 1:19pm ,Hellmut spake passionately in a message: > > > Hi! > > > > A friend has sent me a file ending on .asx. I don't know how to open it, > > does > > anybody know which program I need? > > Thanks in advance, > > > > -- > > , > > > > (o o) > > +--oOOO--(_)---+ > > | | > > |H E L L M U T | > > | | > > | www.fegefeuer-webzine.de | > > | | > > +-0OOO-+ > > | _ | _ | > >| | | | > >| | | | > >ooO Ooo > > > >
Re: [newbie] Mustek SCSI scanner
[EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: > On Sat, Oct 07, 2000 at 01:27:06PM +0200, Joan Tur keyboarded: > >I'm not able to make my scanner work... it's a Mustek Scanexpress 6000SP > >connected to it's ISA SCSI card (DTC-3181). > > > >I've compiled the kernel with generic NCR5380 support (module) but i > >don't know how to load it through modprobe. I've tryed the following: > > > >modprobe -C /Fitxers/mustek -r g_NCR5380 > > > >And what's in /Fitxers/mustek file is: > >ncr_addr=0x280 > >dtc_3181e=1 > > Hi Joan, > I have a similar scanner and I did not do anything special to it. Perhaps the > difference is that my SCSI card is Adaptec 2940UW? The card recognises the > scanner at boot, and SANE/xscanimage found the scanner the first time. > > Good luck > Paul Thanks for your answer. Now it's working... much slower than under Win/OS2 or Win98 but it works. Do you know how to make the scanner send higher amounts of data and less times? Under OS/2 or Win98 it scans for a longer time and then it stops and sends the scanned data and then it starts scanning again... 8-? > The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. > -Henny Youngman > > http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 > -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=- -- Joan Tur. Ibiza - Spain [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ 11407395 Joan.Tur.pagina.de Club.Ibosim.pagina.de Linux: usuari registrat 190.783
Re: [newbie] CD-ROM won't open
erik nord wrote: > > Question for you all. I have just installed Mandrake > 7.0. Everything installed fine. At the very end > right before rebooting I tried to remove the CD-ROM. > The CD-ROM will not open. Is there a something I need > to do to get the CD-ROM open to be able to use it in > the future. > > Thanks > Erik Hi Erik! Make sure that something does not have "hold" of your CD-ROM. For example, I've found on my setup that if I have any terminal open, and am currently located in the /mnt/cdrom directory it won't open. Same sometimes with a KDE window open on my CD-ROM. When all else fails, I do open a term., and type in: eject /dev/cdrom and: eject -t /dev/cdrom will close the tray back. Hope this helps! BTW, I had more trouble with this in v7.0 than in 7.1, also its better when I installed as developer than not...dunno why. In fact I'd say its pretty well gone in v7.1 - developer... See ya! ;-) -- /\ Dark>
Re: [newbie] asx?
On Sat, 07 Oct 2000, you wrote: > .asx rang a bell so I searched my Win2K machine and one popped up. > When I ddouble clicked it launched MultiMedia Player and played a > song. So at least in Win2K it's a multimedia file of some sort. > Mine was a song. On Linux .asx might have another meaning > altogether. > > -rick .asx is just another of micro$soft's attempts at "embrace, extend, extinguish" They're movie files that Billy's made proprietary so you'll have to have Winblows to use them. -- Tom Brinkman[EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay
Re: [newbie] Grub help?
> Hi Tom. Thanks for replying. Okay. I've got it setup like this: > WD-10 megger - hda with /swap, /, /usr, and /home as partitions. > added: an old Seagate < 1 gig HD, as hdd1. > My Zip drive is indeed, hdc4... > So whats the easiest way to change the old Seagate (hdd1) to hda, > and my WD (hda) to hdd1? Without losing data, or having to > reinstall? Can I just swap entries in /etc/fstab? Only thing I know for sure is there's more to it than just changing fstab. When I was runnin 7.1 I swap'd master for slave on second ide (ie, no bootable drive was involved). I made the changes in fstab, before shutting down to make the hardware change. Bootup failed. I put my install CD in and chose upgrade, but didn't select any additional packages. A few minutes later I had a working system again :) So while the hardware change was successful, I really don't know all that was involved. Since you are swap'g the bootable drive around, you'll surely have to re-install lilo/grub. 'Course, an upgrade will take care of that too. I believe you'd be better off getting advice from someone who's actually swap'd boot drives tho. BTW, when you do swap, don't forget to change the drives' jumpers ;) -- Tom Brinkman[EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay
RE: [newbie] Linux Format
Well, I know good Linux advice is valuable - But it would have to be **really** good to justify $795! My bad on dropping the decimal point ;-) -rick -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Roger Sherman Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 11:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux Format On Fri, 6 Oct 2000 20:13:31 -0700, you wrote: >I buy it occasionally at Barnes&Noble here in Bellevue, WA. It costs $795 >if I remember correctly. Damn! Oh wait, $7.95 ;-) Ya just knew someone had to point that out, right? lol >-rick > > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mark Weaver >Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 5:58 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux Format > > >I wonder...could a fella get that here in the states? peace, Rog http://www.slammingrooves.com
Re: [newbie] asx?
asx is for windows Media Player markOpoleO - Original Message - From: "Mark Weaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 8:06 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] asx? > No idea cause I don't know what program that file came from or what it's > associated with. > > -- > Mark > > /* I never worry about the to-jams. > * Once I've stuck my foot in my mouth > * it's already too late...just make sure > * you chew them thoroughly before swallowing! > */ > Registered Linux user #182496 > * Pine 4.21 * > > On Sat, 7 Oct 2000 1:19pm ,Hellmut spake passionately in a message: > > > Hi! > > > > A friend has sent me a file ending on .asx. I don't know how to open it, > > does > > anybody know which program I need? > > Thanks in advance, > > > > -- > > , > > > > (o o) > > +--oOOO--(_)---+ > > | | > > |H E L L M U T | > > | | > > | www.fegefeuer-webzine.de | > > | | > > +-0OOO-+ > > | _ | _ | > >| | | | > >| | | | > >ooO Ooo > > > > > >
RE: [newbie] asx?
.asx rang a bell so I searched my Win2K machine and one popped up. When I double clicked it launched MultiMedia Player and played a song. So at least in Win2K it's a multimedia file of some sort. Mine was a song. On Linux .asx might have another meaning altogether. -rick -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Hellmut Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 4:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] asx? Hi! A friend has sent me a file ending on .asx. I don't know how to open it, does anybody know which program I need? Thanks in advance, -- , (o o) +--oOOO--(_)---+ | | |H E L L M U T | | | | www.fegefeuer-webzine.de | | | +-0OOO-+ | _ | _ | | | | | | | | | ooO Ooo
[newbie] Ethernet PC Card for portable PC
Hey folks. . . I 've just installed Mandrake 7.1 on my Portable PC Fujitsu/Siemens Lifebood E Series, and I've bought an Ethernet/fast ethernet D-Link PC Card DFE 650 Series. The problem is that my Mandrake doesn't recognize this Ethernet adapter ? How can I do to make it work ? ON the handbook, it is said "100Mbps Full Duplex and Linux Ready", but I doubt. Thank you in advance. Francois
Re: [newbie] CD-ROM won't open
On Fri, Oct 06, 2000 at 11:04:00PM -0700, erik nord keyboarded: >Question for you all. I have just installed Mandrake >7.0. Everything installed fine. At the very end >right before rebooting I tried to remove the CD-ROM. >The CD-ROM will not open. Is there a something I need >to do to get the CD-ROM open to be able to use it in >the future. Hi Erik, I have read that this happens when your computer has 48Meg of RAM or less. If this happens, just go for the single-cd install, and later on you can install other stuff that you like. Or add memory. Paul -- The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. -Henny Youngman http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=-
Re: [newbie] Mustek SCSI scanner
On Sat, Oct 07, 2000 at 01:27:06PM +0200, Joan Tur keyboarded: >I'm not able to make my scanner work... it's a Mustek Scanexpress 6000SP >connected to it's ISA SCSI card (DTC-3181). > >I've compiled the kernel with generic NCR5380 support (module) but i >don't know how to load it through modprobe. I've tryed the following: > >modprobe -C /Fitxers/mustek -r g_NCR5380 > >And what's in /Fitxers/mustek file is: >ncr_addr=0x280 >dtc_3181e=1 Hi Joan, I have a similar scanner and I did not do anything special to it. Perhaps the difference is that my SCSI card is Adaptec 2940UW? The card recognises the scanner at boot, and SANE/xscanimage found the scanner the first time. Good luck Paul -- The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. -Henny Youngman http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 -=PINE 4.21 on Linux Mandrake 7.1=-
Re: OT [newbie] Antique systems [was: Off-topic posts.]
Hi! A friend has sent me a file ending on .asx. I don't know how to open it, does anybody know which program I need? Thanks in advance, -- , (o o) +--oOOO--(_)---+ | | |H E L L M U T | | | | www.fegefeuer-webzine.de | | | +-0OOO-+ | _ | _ | | | | | | | | | ooO Ooo
Re: OT [newbie] Antique systems [was: Off-topic posts.]
"Austin L. Denyer" wrote: > > > >Strike one for bloatware, I agree. I once set up a 50-user stock control > > >system running on a low-end 486 with 16Mb RAM with Novel NetWare 3.12... > > > > I know about that too. And indeed. Netware 3.12 would run on that, but not > > on much less. > > Never underestimate Novel NetWare. I used to have several 10-user NetWare > 3.12 setups running on IBM PS/2-80 servers. These were 386dx20 with 8Mb > RAM! These ran fine with quite hefty database applications - I only had to > up the RAM to 16Mb when I added TCP/IP support. > > > Hehehe. Yes, these old boxes really had no protection at all to hackers > > and crackers. But in those days, before 1980, there was not much fear of > > things like that happening. (Resident hackers in training excepted of > > course ;) > > It wasn't uncommon for the students to know more than the teachers... > > > I think I know what you mean. I have used a Prime machine too. It was not > > that slow, it was actually the first Unix machine I got my hands on. That > > is what started my fascination with Unix. > > Well, ours was of mid-70s vintage... > > > >It was in it's own air-conditioned room, protected with the most evil > halon > > >fire-extinguisher system I'd ever seen. (If the ceiling tiles started to > > >fly, you had about 5 seconds to get out of the room before you > > >suffocated...) > > > > Yup. Been there, done that. Because some failure triggered the halon > > system to go off. Man, did I have a rotten time for some days!! > > Nasty stuff, ain't it... > > > >But, the mother of them all was the CICS mainframe. This was the size of > my > > >apartment, with valves (ObTeenager - glass vacuum tubes that functioned > as > > >transistors!) and was WATER-COOLED Believe it or not, we only > retired > > >it six years ago! This ran a basic MRP system, written in a horrible > > >mixture of COBOL and FORTRAN. > > > > Hahaha!! At the main office of my work they have something like that still > > in action!! Next to an IBM S/370. (Did you know there is a linux port for > > the S/370 out??? Yay!) > > WooHoo! I wasn't aware of that... > > > The CICS machine is programmed mainly in Fortran 66 (they lost the tape > > with Fortran 77) and assembler. We're working very hard to cross-compile > > the code from the CICS to the big IBM as much as possible, but it still > > takes a helluva lot of handwork. Most code is so old and crumpled that we > > decided it's better to redo the assembler programs in clean Cobol, and > > patch up the Fortran 66 code to Fortran 77 as we go. > > Should make quite an improvement. > > > >I remember being insanely jealous of the guys who could toggle in the > > >bootstrap code without touching the manual... > > > > I could only do the first 64 switch sequences ;-) > > Still better than I could manage... > > Regards, > Ozz. Would you mind posting the specs you used netware with on alt.games.final-fantasy.rpg? I argued with someone there who didn't beleave me when I said my schools fileserver only had one processor. I would enjoy proveing to them that something less that a cray would be able to run a school network. -- == Goldenpi- programer, unreal level creator, linux user and all round geek. If you are reading this, I sent this mail from linux.
[newbie] Sound Mixer
Hi y'all I have go my SB LIve s/c up and running, but the sound is very low. I have tried to open the sound mixer, but get a message that i can't access it and to change the permission. This happens even when i log on as root. But, i went to the fiolder and changed the permissions, but i sitll can't access it. Anyone have ideas why please? Thanx Mike Williams
[newbie] How to move accounts between servers
Hi I have now configured a new mailserver, using sendmail on Mandrake 7.1 . My old server is running Mandrake 6.1. On my old server i've got 150 mail accounts. How can i move these (replicate) to my new server? When i say move, i then mean move username, passwords, and the content in /home/username/ Jan-Borge
Re: [newbie] Modem Blaster Config
Calvin Milles wrote: > > I have a modem from Creative Labs "Modem Blaster" PCI , the exact model is > a > "Creative Modem Blaster Flash56 PCI DI5630-4 any help configuring it would > be greatly appriceated. I am running Mandrake 7.1 complete on a dual boot > system with win98. When I run harddrake I see a modem listed, but no info > for it, when I try and use the config button it dose nothing. We need more info here Gavin, Where does Windows say it is? What IRQ? What Address? What Com Port? Is it a Winmodem? Do you have an HCL device showing when you look in Windows Control Panel --> System? Cheers -- ICQ# 89345394 Mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "The number of UNIX installations has grown to 10, with more expected" (The UNIX Programmer's Manual, 2nd Edition, June 1972.)
[newbie] Linux on Compaq Prosignia P1?
Hi all, A friend of mine wants to install Linux but is having probs. As I have had no problems with installation I don't have a clue so maybe someone here can help. He is trying to load linux onto a Compaq Prosignia P1 with a SCSI CD-ROM with a smart array controller. He used the 4.60 smartstart CD's to erase the current setup and prepare his system for Linux for which Linux was a selectable option. However, whatever he does he cannot seem to boot off the bootable CD. He has tried Red Hat, SUSE and LM7.1 but they just leave him with a blinking cursor in the top left hand corner of the monitor and he is forced to reboot. With Mandrake he gets a little further with Tux being displayed and the options for auto or manual installation. Both start OK, decompressing the boot instructions but then a message appears saying: "Boot failed - Please change disks and start again." Thing is, as he got the distribution from a cover disk there isn't another to try. Has anyone had a similar problem? Thanks in advance Andrew
