Re: [newbie] Typing in different language
Op Sun, 6 Feb 2005 22:14:31 -0500 schreef Roger Bird: >I have 10.1 official on an AMD k6-2 350 running KDE 3.6 . >In AbiWord I want to be able to type documents in French Canadian with >accents etc. My default language is US-en. > >How do I get the accents? For this I have switched my keyboard setting to US-international. (I sometimes type french of german, and dutch also uses accents.) Paul -- Love is like war; easy to begin but very hard to stop. - H.L. Mencken http://www.nlpagan.net/linux.php Have you visited http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org yet? Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] nvidia problems w/kernel 2.6.8.1-24
RickSisler wrote: I haven't had any problems with the nvidia drivers since 9.1 when I started using Mandrake, but I need some advice here. I upgraded the kernel to 2.6.8.1-24mdk and rebuilt the nvidia driver with version 6111 from nvidia website. At first it didn't install because of the kernel source being /usr/src/linux symlink to lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 19 Feb 3 20:22 linux -> linux-2.6.8.1-24mdk drwxr-xr-x 21 root root 4096 Feb 3 20:21 linux-2.6.8.1-24mdk/ I recently ugraded to the 2.6.8.1-24mdk kernel and installed the nvidia 6629 driver. I used the nvidia installer (package name).run with the -e option and accepted the default settings until the source directory then changed it to /usr/src/linux-2.6.8.1-24mdk. The install went through with no problems and all users can run glxgears. Just my experience HTH. Graham -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.5 - Release Date: 3/02/2005 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Hardware compatibility - dvd burners
On Sunday 06 February 2005 11:01 pm, Hugh Dixon wrote: > > -Original Message- > > From: Hugh Dixon > > Sent: Monday, 7 February 2005 3:38 PM > > To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com > > Subject: [newbie] Hardware compatibility - dvd burners > > > > > > Hi, > > > > I'm looking to get a DVD burner, and am having trouble > > sourcing things from the Mandrake hardware compatibility > > list. Does anyone know how up to date this list is? Am I > > correct to think that anything that conforms to the IDE spec > > should be OK? Does anyone have stories of things to avoid? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Hugh Dixon > > Oops. Just saw the current thread about dual layer DVDs. - sorry. > Anyone got anything to add about any other DVD burners? > > Thx, > Hugh plextor dvd burners work out of the box and are exceptionally quiet. My 2cents. -- Dennis M. linux user #180842 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
RE: [newbie] Hardware compatibility - dvd burners
> -Original Message- > From: Hugh Dixon > Sent: Monday, 7 February 2005 3:38 PM > To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com > Subject: [newbie] Hardware compatibility - dvd burners > > > Hi, > > I'm looking to get a DVD burner, and am having trouble > sourcing things from the Mandrake hardware compatibility > list. Does anyone know how up to date this list is? Am I > correct to think that anything that conforms to the IDE spec > should be OK? Does anyone have stories of things to avoid? > > Thanks, > > Hugh Dixon > > Oops. Just saw the current thread about dual layer DVDs. - sorry. Anyone got anything to add about any other DVD burners? Thx, Hugh Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Hardware compatibility - dvd burners
Hi, I'm looking to get a DVD burner, and am having trouble sourcing things from the Mandrake hardware compatibility list. Does anyone know how up to date this list is? Am I correct to think that anything that conforms to the IDE spec should be OK? Does anyone have stories of things to avoid? Thanks, Hugh Dixon Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Typing in different language
I have 10.1 official on an AMD k6-2 350 running KDE 3.6 . In AbiWord I want to be able to type documents in French Canadian with accents etc. My default language is US-en. How do I get the accents? -- --- Roger Bird Burlington, Ontario [EMAIL PROTECTED] Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Minor irritation
Angus Auld wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Anne Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com > Subject: Re: [newbie] Minor irritation > Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 21:56:07 + > > >>-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- >>Hash: SHA1 >> >>On Sunday 06 Feb 2005 22:28, Paul wrote: >> >>>On Sun, 2005-02-06 at 19:12, Anne Wilson wrote: >>> -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 My users can't change their icons in the login screen. As I understand it, any user should be able to do this for their own account, but when they try they get a message that the administrator has disabled it. What needs changing? >>> >>>Anne, I've never tried it before, but I had no problem going from the >>>panel to system > Configuration > KDE > Password & user account. >>> >>>Hadn't realised there was capabilities for putting other pics in there. >> >>For some strange reason that works on my 10.0 box but not on the 10.1 box. >> >>Anne >> > > Anne, I'm noting the same behavior here with 10.1..same "admin disabled" > message. Sorry I can't be of help to resolve it. > > Best regards. > > --Angus Open up a xterm(or what ever you prefer) su to root and type [root]# kcontrol System>Login Manager>Users>User Image Source and select (User) or (User,Admin) apply settings and you should be good to go. The default was (Admin) on mine, and I got the same as you folks. Mike Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Laptop Overheating OT
Greg wrote: "Mikkel L. Ellertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Greg wrote: Lanman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Greg wrote: Hi Everyone I have a HP Pravilian ZE 1230 laptop that is shuting down after it runs for awhile I have found out it is overheating I beleive the cooling fan inside has quit working Is it possible to change the fan and is it hard to change the fans I have built many desktop computers but never been inside a laptop Is there anything I should know I am sorry to post here but I know and trust everyone on this list Thanks Greg Greg; I have the HP Pavilion ZD7000 and even with a P4 CPU it runs hot sometimes. However, AMD CPU's are notorious for running even hotter that Intel P4's. Your problem could simply be that the temp shutdown settings are too low. Try changing the settings in your BIOS - you can access it when booting the laptop. You should see a notice on the screen which tells you which key to press for BIOS access. Have a look at anything related to CPU Temp, Thermal Shutdown or CPU fan monitoring to see if there's a setting you can adjust. Be careful though! Turning off or changing the settings might cause the system to overheat and cause permanent damage! If you need to replace the cooling fan(s), you will have to order the correct fans from HP, assuming that they'll even ship them to you at all. HTH. Lanman Registered Linux User #190712 Thanks for the tip I will look at it and what the setting are and get back to you I used to hear the fan cycling off and on but now I dont hear it at all It does have the AMD CPU in it Greg If you are using acpi, check to see if you have an entry for the fan in the /proc/acpi tree. I don't know about your laptop, but I know the fan can be software controlled on some laptops. For that matter, I used to have a utility to control the fan on my old Toshiba 400CDT under Linux, and it didn't suport acpi. Mikkel I dont have linux on the laptop yet I only use it when I am at work All the software I use on it is for XP I am going to try VMware or other things so I can run Linux on it some day Just have not had time yet to play with it Plus I need a spare laptop ( have not been able to talk wife into that yet ) so that I have one to use while I play I need to get it running again I use it to log on to DDC control systems at work I have not been able to get into the BIOS yet It overheats too fast I was just trying a few minutes ago and I did hear the fan come on once but that was all Is there any way to keep the fan on all the time I am not worried about battery power because I have a outlet in the DDC panals I build so I dont use the battery much Thanks Greg Sometimes there is a setting in the BIOS for that, but I don't think it will help in this case. If it overheats before you can get into the BIOS, then the fan probably is going to need to be replaced. It sounds like it starts to run, and then binds up. You may be able to get it going again for a SHORT while if you can get at the bearings, and put a drop of oil on them. On some laptops this can be done with a toothpick or straw. Others, you can not even see the fan... Mikkel Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Dual layer DVD recommendations?
Mike Adolf wrote: Any recommendations (or horror stories) for a dual layer DVD drives? I am looking at the Sony DAU 710A ($90 - $100) and the LiteOn SOHW-1213S. ($80). Mike The Sony DRU-710A works fine on MDK 10.1 and burns double layer no problem with k3b. Takes about 45 minutes to burn 8.5 Gig. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Laptop Overheating OT
"Mikkel L. Ellertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Greg wrote: > >>Lanman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >> >>>Greg wrote: >>> >>> Hi Everyone I have a HP Pravilian ZE 1230 laptop that is shuting >>>down after it runs for awhile >>> >>>I have found out it is overheating >>> >>>I beleive the cooling fan inside has quit working >>> >>>Is it possible to change the fan and is it hard to change the fans >>> >>>I have built many desktop computers but never been inside a laptop >>> >>>Is there anything I should know >>> >>>I am sorry to post here but I know and trust everyone on this list >>> >>>Thanks Greg >>> >>>Greg; I have the HP Pavilion ZD7000 and even with a P4 CPU it runs hot >>>sometimes. However, AMD CPU's are notorious for running even hotter that >>>Intel P4's. >>> >>>Your problem could simply be that the temp shutdown settings are too >>>low. Try changing the settings in your BIOS - you can access it when >>>booting the laptop. You should see a notice on the screen which tells >>>you which key to press for BIOS access. >>> >>>Have a look at anything related to CPU Temp, Thermal Shutdown or CPU fan >>>monitoring to see if there's a setting you can adjust. Be careful >>>though! Turning off or changing the settings might cause the system to >>>overheat and cause permanent damage! >>> >>>If you need to replace the cooling fan(s), you will have to order the >>>correct fans from HP, assuming that they'll even ship them to you at all. >>> >>>HTH. >>> >>>Lanman >>>Registered Linux User #190712 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>Thanks for the tip I will look at it and what the setting are and get back to >>you I used to hear the fan cycling off and on but now I dont hear it at all >>It does have the AMD CPU in it >>Greg >> >> >> >If you are using acpi, check to see if you have an entry for the fan in >the /proc/acpi tree. I don't know about your laptop, but I know the fan >can be software controlled on some laptops. For that matter, I used to >have a utility to control the fan on my old Toshiba 400CDT under Linux, >and it didn't suport acpi. > >Mikkel > > > I dont have linux on the laptop yet I only use it when I am at work All the software I use on it is for XP I am going to try VMware or other things so I can run Linux on it some day Just have not had time yet to play with it Plus I need a spare laptop ( have not been able to talk wife into that yet ) so that I have one to use while I play I need to get it running again I use it to log on to DDC control systems at work I have not been able to get into the BIOS yet It overheats too fast I was just trying a few minutes ago and I did hear the fan come on once but that was all Is there any way to keep the fan on all the time I am not worried about battery power because I have a outlet in the DDC panals I build so I dont use the battery much Thanks Greg -- Linux Mandrake Rules __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] speedtouch suite
>From time to time people have inquired about speedtouch adsl modems. I noticed an announcement for this driver installation suite on Freshmeat today: http://s1x.homelinux.net/projects/speedtouch_suite -- Kenneth Rhodes 100% MicroSoft Free Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Dual layer DVD recommendations?
On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 11:22:00 -0500, Mike Adolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any recommendations (or horror stories) for a dual layer DVD drives? I am > looking at the Sony DAU 710A ($90 - $100) and the LiteOn SOHW-1213S. ($80). > > Mike > I am happy with my LG 4120 12x dually. Also surprisingly happy with my (unknown previously to me brand) Benq single burner (1610) - so much so that I would seriously look at upgrading to Benq again when needed. Never burned a dually though with them. YMMV Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Laptop Overheating OT
Greg wrote: Lanman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Greg wrote: Hi Everyone I have a HP Pravilian ZE 1230 laptop that is shuting down after it runs for awhile I have found out it is overheating I beleive the cooling fan inside has quit working Is it possible to change the fan and is it hard to change the fans I have built many desktop computers but never been inside a laptop Is there anything I should know I am sorry to post here but I know and trust everyone on this list Thanks Greg Greg; I have the HP Pavilion ZD7000 and even with a P4 CPU it runs hot sometimes. However, AMD CPU's are notorious for running even hotter that Intel P4's. Your problem could simply be that the temp shutdown settings are too low. Try changing the settings in your BIOS - you can access it when booting the laptop. You should see a notice on the screen which tells you which key to press for BIOS access. Have a look at anything related to CPU Temp, Thermal Shutdown or CPU fan monitoring to see if there's a setting you can adjust. Be careful though! Turning off or changing the settings might cause the system to overheat and cause permanent damage! If you need to replace the cooling fan(s), you will have to order the correct fans from HP, assuming that they'll even ship them to you at all. HTH. Lanman Registered Linux User #190712 Thanks for the tip I will look at it and what the setting are and get back to you I used to hear the fan cycling off and on but now I dont hear it at all It does have the AMD CPU in it Greg If you are using acpi, check to see if you have an entry for the fan in the /proc/acpi tree. I don't know about your laptop, but I know the fan can be software controlled on some laptops. For that matter, I used to have a utility to control the fan on my old Toshiba 400CDT under Linux, and it didn't suport acpi. Mikkel Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Laptop Overheating OT
Lanman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Greg wrote: >> Hi Everyone I have a HP Pravilian ZE 1230 laptop that is shuting >down after it runs for awhile > >I have found out it is overheating > >I beleive the cooling fan inside has quit working > >Is it possible to change the fan and is it hard to change the fans > >I have built many desktop computers but never been inside a laptop > >Is there anything I should know > >I am sorry to post here but I know and trust everyone on this list > >Thanks Greg > >Greg; I have the HP Pavilion ZD7000 and even with a P4 CPU it runs hot >sometimes. However, AMD CPU's are notorious for running even hotter that >Intel P4's. > >Your problem could simply be that the temp shutdown settings are too >low. Try changing the settings in your BIOS - you can access it when >booting the laptop. You should see a notice on the screen which tells >you which key to press for BIOS access. > >Have a look at anything related to CPU Temp, Thermal Shutdown or CPU fan >monitoring to see if there's a setting you can adjust. Be careful >though! Turning off or changing the settings might cause the system to >overheat and cause permanent damage! > >If you need to replace the cooling fan(s), you will have to order the >correct fans from HP, assuming that they'll even ship them to you at all. > >HTH. > >Lanman >Registered Linux User #190712 > > Thanks for the tip I will look at it and what the setting are and get back to you I used to hear the fan cycling off and on but now I dont hear it at all It does have the AMD CPU in it Greg -- Linux Mandrake Rules __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Dual layer DVD recommendations?
On Sunday 06 February 2005 16:57, Anne Wilson wrote: > Is dual-layer supported already? I thought it was still to come. This little line is from one of the k3b support sites: dvd+rw-tools - The DVD+RW-Tools are used to burn and format DVD+R(W) and DVD-R(W) media. For DVD+R Double Layer burning version >= 5.20.4.10.8 is required. I will assume that this means that DL disks are supported by k3b as long as your dvd+rw tools are new enough. -- Bryan Phinney Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Dual layer DVD recommendations?
On Sunday 06 February 2005 16:57, Anne Wilson wrote: > > I have the Sony DW-D22A and it works just fine. > > Is dual-layer supported already? I thought it was still to come. According to posts, double layer media is supported by Linux and K3B. I have not burned to a double layer disk since they are still so expensive. I was thinking of ordering a couple of disks just to try one out though, because I was curious. When I do, I will update you. -- Bryan Phinney Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Minor irritation
- Original Message - From: "Anne Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com Subject: Re: [newbie] Minor irritation Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 21:56:07 + > > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > On Sunday 06 Feb 2005 22:28, Paul wrote: > > On Sun, 2005-02-06 at 19:12, Anne Wilson wrote: > > > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > > > Hash: SHA1 > > > > > > My users can't change their icons in the login screen. As I understand > > > it, any user should be able to do this for their own account, but when > > > they try they get a message that the administrator has disabled it. What > > > needs changing? > > > > Anne, I've never tried it before, but I had no problem going from the > > panel to system > Configuration > KDE > Password & user account. > > > > Hadn't realised there was capabilities for putting other pics in there. > > For some strange reason that works on my 10.0 box but not on the 10.1 box. > > Anne > Anne, I'm noting the same behavior here with 10.1..same "admin disabled" message. Sorry I can't be of help to resolve it. Best regards. --Angus "Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness." -- James Thurber *** ~Linux Laptop, Powered by Mandrake 10.1~ *** ~Reg. Linux User #278931~ *** -- _ Web-based SMS services available at http://www.operamail.com. From your mailbox to local or overseas cell phones. Powered by Outblaze Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Installation problem - ?disc not being read
Hi I am attempting to install Mandrake 10.1 on an AMD Athlon 2000+ running WinXP. I've been to hardware devices list but little detail as it was a 'pre-packaged' system. Display adapter VIA/S3G, legacy audio drivers. I put the first disc in and the options highlight when I hover the cursor. Clicking on the right hand options of "discover on line store", receive assistance" and 'keep your computer up to date' cause Firefox to load and a request to connect to internet. Clicking on left hand options, including 'install' nothing happens. I rebooted with disc in situ and get the window with the two options " press F1' and "enter to install" Looked at F1 and then pressed enter. It appeared to start installing but then the monitor went black, with the words "proceeding, please wait ..." I waited 20 mins but no activity apparent i.e. no noise from box, and the indicator light not lit. How long should I wait? Could it be my BIOS settings still. The installation instructions mention PNP OS or Plug and Play OS, but I have been through the options in the BIOS and none match this. The two closest are "CPU PnP SetUP" and "PCI Plug and Play SetUp" and they both have a range of options. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks Rosemary Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] what video mode?
- Original Message - From: "Mikkel L. Ellertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com Subject: Re: [newbie] what video mode? Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2005 10:09:23 -0600 > > Angus Auld wrote: > > Greetings, I am trying out various Linux Live CD's, Ubuntu Live > > Release being the latest. For some reason, it's unable to detect what > > video mode my laptop requires, and presents me with a list of "mode" > > options from which I am supposed to choose the correct one. My > > question, how do I determine what mode I need?? > > > > TIA for any help. > > > > Best regards. > > > > --Angus > > > Any of the ones displayed are "susposed" to work. If you are going > to be booting in the GUI mode, as most of the "live" CDs do, then > it isn't too critical, as your selection will affect the CLI, and > the wrong one means you will be able to read the boot messages. If > all else fails, pick the first one offered. If I remember right, it > should give you 25 X 80 text mode. > > Mikkel *** Thank you Mikkel..that's what I wanted to know. Best regards. --Angus "Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness." -- James Thurber *** ~Linux Laptop, Powered by Mandrake 10.1~ *** ~Reg. Linux User #278931~ *** -- _ Web-based SMS services available at http://www.operamail.com. From your mailbox to local or overseas cell phones. Powered by Outblaze Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] what video mode?
- Original Message - From: "Derek Jennings" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com Subject: Re: [newbie] what video mode? Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 13:21:40 + > > On Sunday 06 February 2005 08:03, Angus Auld wrote: > > Greetings, I am trying out various Linux Live CD's, Ubuntu Live Release > > being the latest. For some reason, it's unable to detect what video mode my > > laptop requires, and presents me with a list of "mode" options from which I > > am supposed to choose the correct one. My question, how do I determine what > > mode I need?? > > > > TIA for any help. > > > > Best regards. > > > > --Angus > > Ermm > Isn't this a question for the Ubuntu list? > > derek You are correct Derek. MandrakeMove gave me the same option however, so I can ask the question here in regards to it instead. ;-) Gentoo Live CD likewise had the same option presented to me. Is this something peculiar to my Dell laptop, or laptops in general I wonder? Thank you for your response. Best regards. --Angus "Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness." -- James Thurber *** ~Linux Laptop, Powered by Mandrake 10.1~ *** ~Reg. Linux User #278931~ *** -- _ Web-based SMS services available at http://www.operamail.com. From your mailbox to local or overseas cell phones. Powered by Outblaze Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Dual layer DVD recommendations?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Sunday 06 Feb 2005 20:10, Bryan Phinney wrote: > On Sunday 06 February 2005 11:22, Mike Adolf wrote: > > Any recommendations (or horror stories) for a dual layer DVD drives? I > > am looking at the Sony DAU 710A ($90 - $100) and the LiteOn SOHW-1213S. > > ($80). > > I have the Sony DW-D22A and it works just fine. Is dual-layer supported already? I thought it was still to come. Anne - -- Registered Linux User No.293302 (http://counter.li.org/) Have you visited http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org yet? Mandrake at all levels -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.2.4 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFCBpLlkFAvMr/nNX8RAqmKAJ9Lv51xtsHsMvFXz5WwsT7HZhv7qQCeO1/o wP0gZ/fJ/LWvRyPQ4Vf6g5g= =e7ls -END PGP SIGNATURE- Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Minor irritation
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Sunday 06 Feb 2005 22:28, Paul wrote: > On Sun, 2005-02-06 at 19:12, Anne Wilson wrote: > > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > > Hash: SHA1 > > > > My users can't change their icons in the login screen. As I understand > > it, any user should be able to do this for their own account, but when > > they try they get a message that the administrator has disabled it. What > > needs changing? > > Anne, I've never tried it before, but I had no problem going from the > panel to system > Configuration > KDE > Password & user account. > > Hadn't realised there was capabilities for putting other pics in there. For some strange reason that works on my 10.0 box but not on the 10.1 box. Anne - -- Registered Linux User No.293302 (http://counter.li.org/) Have you visited http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org yet? Mandrake at all levels -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.2.4 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFCBpJ3kFAvMr/nNX8RAozmAKCH5GQVSvcGGkwNO2jpDXSTEuWOiACgnUVl IRSu5OfAhSUt15QwGnRggAc= =2ONt -END PGP SIGNATURE- Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Laptop Overheating OT
Greg wrote: Hi Everyone I have a HP Pravilian ZE 1230 laptop that is shuting down after it runs for awhile I have found out it is overheating I beleive the cooling fan inside has quit working Is it possible to change the fan and is it hard to change the fans I have built many desktop computers but never been inside a laptop Is there anything I should know I am sorry to post here but I know and trust everyone on this list Thanks Greg Greg; I have the HP Pavilion ZD7000 and even with a P4 CPU it runs hot sometimes. However, AMD CPU's are notorious for running even hotter that Intel P4's. Your problem could simply be that the temp shutdown settings are too low. Try changing the settings in your BIOS - you can access it when booting the laptop. You should see a notice on the screen which tells you which key to press for BIOS access. Have a look at anything related to CPU Temp, Thermal Shutdown or CPU fan monitoring to see if there's a setting you can adjust. Be careful though! Turning off or changing the settings might cause the system to overheat and cause permanent damage! If you need to replace the cooling fan(s), you will have to order the correct fans from HP, assuming that they'll even ship them to you at all. HTH. Lanman Registered Linux User #190712 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Minor irritation
On Sun, 2005-02-06 at 19:12, Anne Wilson wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > My users can't change their icons in the login screen. As I understand it, > any user should be able to do this for their own account, but when they try > they get a message that the administrator has disabled it. What needs > changing? > Anne, I've never tried it before, but I had no problem going from the panel to system > Configuration > KDE > Password & user account. Hadn't realised there was capabilities for putting other pics in there. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Dual layer DVD recommendations?
On Sunday 06 February 2005 11:22, Mike Adolf wrote: > Any recommendations (or horror stories) for a dual layer DVD drives? I am > looking at the Sony DAU 710A ($90 - $100) and the LiteOn SOHW-1213S. ($80). I have the Sony DW-D22A and it works just fine. -- Bryan Phinney Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Laptop Overheating OT
Hi Everyone I have a HP Pravilian ZE 1230 laptop that is shuting down after it runs for awhile I have found out it is overheating I beleive the cooling fan inside has quit working Is it possible to change the fan and is it hard to change the fans I have built many desktop computers but never been inside a laptop Is there anything I should know I am sorry to post here but I know and trust everyone on this list Thanks Greg -- Linux Mandrake Rules __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Minor irritation
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 My users can't change their icons in the login screen. As I understand it, any user should be able to do this for their own account, but when they try they get a message that the administrator has disabled it. What needs changing? Anne - -- Registered Linux User No.293302 (http://counter.li.org/) Have you visited http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org yet? Mandrake at all levels -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.2.4 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFCBmwWkFAvMr/nNX8RAo0JAJ9KIl7dKalJcoNcfyVnKryAu0pYegCgk4kI A7f8y0/XWT1+WYFTdIyJ47g= =So+P -END PGP SIGNATURE- Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Dual layer DVD recommendations?
On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 11:22:00 -0500 Mike Adolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any recommendations (or horror stories) for a dual layer DVD drives? > I am looking at the Sony DAU 710A ($90 - $100) and the LiteOn > SOHW-1213S. ($80). I cannot say anything about those two or any other Dual Layer DVD actually but I would think that NEC 3510-A should be a good choice /Anders Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Logo in Login Manager
Hi, I have problem with my Mandrake 10.0. I changed something in Login Manager (Users tab), if I'm not mistaken, I uncheked Enable passwordlessblahblah...blah.(it's in upper left of Users tab). And I changed the logo (the K logo) but forgot to edit the new logo into suitable measure.and now I can't even log in to my Mandrake :'( because as if the new logo covered the dialogue window to login. Anybody can help??? Please tell me step by step to fix it since I have no experience with Linux. Do I need to re-install my Mandrake? Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] what video mode?
On Sunday 06 February 2005 08:03, Angus Auld wrote: > Greetings, I am trying out various Linux Live CD's, Ubuntu Live Release > being the latest. For some reason, it's unable to detect what video mode my > laptop requires, and presents me with a list of "mode" options from which I > am supposed to choose the correct one. My question, how do I determine what > mode I need?? > > TIA for any help. > > Best regards. > > --Angus Ermm Isn't this a question for the Ubuntu list? derek Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Dual layer DVD recommendations?
Any recommendations (or horror stories) for a dual layer DVD drives? I am looking at the Sony DAU 710A ($90 - $100) and the LiteOn SOHW-1213S. ($80). Mike Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] BIOS password on a Compaq Presario 1275
On Saturday 05 February 2005 07:59 pm, Deep Thinker wrote: >>> snip > Yep. I ended up having to take the thing apart. Talk about a pain in > the @55! I have one very small screw and one somewhat small screw in > the top drawer of my desk. No idea where they are/were supposed to go, > but I can get on my new machine running win98SE. Don't worry about those extra bits; they're totally superfluous. Contrary to what you may think, the number, size and position of mounting screws is not the result of careful analysis and experimentation, but rather involves a series of random choices, the only constraints being design must appear to be plausible to a casual observer, i.e. supervisory personnel. The same principle can be found in automobiles. I once had a 1955 Plymouth that lost about 2 or 3 pounds per year as excess parts were gradually removed, and it didn't run any worse when I sold it than when I bought it. -- cmg Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Any good detailed references on custom kernel compile options?
Is there any good references available that describe in detail the different options you can choose when creating a custom kernel compilation? (beyond the standard help files themselves, which are often kind of limited and don't describe the implications of choosing certains options) Thanks Paul Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] urpmi advice needed (1)
On Friday 04 February 2005 11:22 am, Paul wrote: > I'm having some problems installing gimp 2 on a 10.2 beta system. > > Urpmi tells me it is installed when I try to install, urpme tells me its > not there when I try to remove. Slocate doesn't find it. > > I've rebuilt the rpm database (twice), with no effect. When posting questions such as this, posting the exact commands entered and the exact messages returned is extrememly helpful, and helps eliminate a lot of guessing on the part of well-meaning people. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] nvidia problems w/kernel 2.6.8.1-24
I haven't had any problems with the nvidia drivers since 9.1 when I started using Mandrake, but I need some advice here. I upgraded the kernel to 2.6.8.1-24mdk and rebuilt the nvidia driver with version 6111 from nvidia website. At first it didn't install because of the kernel source being /usr/src/linux symlink to lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 19 Feb 3 20:22 linux -> linux-2.6.8.1-24mdk drwxr-xr-x 21 root root 4096 Feb 3 20:21 linux-2.6.8.1-24mdk/ Is this correct for the kernel source location ? does anyone else have this ? I did get it to run successfully with the addition of the --kernel-source-path (or whatever the switch was) Problem is, it *is* installed successfully but only root can run glxgears and glxinfo ... my user ricks gets a segmentation fault. I also checked a new user, testme, and had same results. So I thought it was a permissions problem but I can't find it .. [EMAIL PROTECTED] root #> glxgears 3975 frames in 5.0 seconds = 795.000 FPS 4840 frames in 5.0 seconds = 968.000 FPS [EMAIL PROTECTED] ricks $> glxinfo Segmentation fault [EMAIL PROTECTED] ricks $> glxgears Segmentation fault the line from /etc/security/consile.perms: 0666 0666 root.video [EMAIL PROTECTED] ricks #> ls -l /dev/nv* crw-rw-rw- 1 ricks video 195, 0 Feb 6 10:54 /dev/nvidia0 crw-rw-rw- 1 ricks video 195, 255 Feb 6 10:54 /dev/nvidiactl I changed the owner to root: crw-rw-rw- 1 root video 195, 0 Feb 6 10:54 /dev/nvidia0 crw-rw-rw- 1 root video 195, 255 Feb 6 10:54 /dev/nvidiactl made no difference .. I'm still reading the nvidia readme but was wondering if anyone had any ideas .. TIA -- RickS Registered Linux user #338463 Mdk 10.1 OE - Linux 2.6.8.1-12mdk@ http://counter.li.org gpg --recv-keys --keyserver www.keyserver.net 0x24AABE61 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] what video mode?
Angus Auld wrote: Greetings, I am trying out various Linux Live CD's, Ubuntu Live Release being the latest. For some reason, it's unable to detect what video mode my laptop requires, and presents me with a list of "mode" options from which I am supposed to choose the correct one. My question, how do I determine what mode I need?? TIA for any help. Best regards. --Angus Any of the ones displayed are "susposed" to work. If you are going to be booting in the GUI mode, as most of the "live" CDs do, then it isn't too critical, as your selection will affect the CLI, and the wrong one means you will be able to read the boot messages. If all else fails, pick the first one offered. If I remember right, it should give you 25 X 80 text mode. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with Ketchup! Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] mandrake 10.0 firewall settings..
On Sunday 06 February 2005 11:56, r_if wrote: > hi.. > through MCC-Security-Firewall I configured the firewall for my home desktop > Mandrake10.0 system. Now how can i b sure that its working right & prevent > intrusions from net while i connect to internet through 56k modem? how to > find that out? > pls tell me. > thankx. Go here http://scan.sygatetech.com/ and do a scan of your computer. Its been a while since I used dial up, but I am not sure if the firewall GUI actually enables the firewall on dial up connections. If you want to confirm that, using your software install GUI install the 'webmin' package, then in Mandrake Control Centre>System>Services make sure the webmin service is running. Then in a browser go to https://localhost:1 (Note https NOT http) Log in as root. That will fire up the webmin web based configuration tool. Select Networking>Shorewall Firewall>NetworkInterfaces (Shorewall is the name of the firewall used by Mandrake. Shorewall can be configured using either the Mandrake GUI which is very simple, or by the more comprehensive webmin interface.) If interface ppp0 is not listed select 'Add' and add ppp0 to zone 'net' with 'Automatic' broadcast address. (ppp0 is the name of your dial up interface) Then use the 'Apply Configuration' button in the shorewall main menu to activate the new settings. Your dialup interface should now be protected. HTH derek -- www.jennings.homelinux.net http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] mandrake 10.0 firewall settings..
hi.. through MCC-Security-Firewall I configured the firewall for my home desktop Mandrake10.0 system. Now how can i b sure that its working right & prevent intrusions from net while i connect to internet through 56k modem? how to find that out? pls tell me. thankx. Get Your Private, Free E-mail from Indiatimes at http://email.indiatimes.com Buy The Best In BOOKS at http://www.bestsellers.indiatimes.com Bid for for Air Tickets @ Re.1 on Air Sahara Flights. Just log on to http://airsahara.indiatimes.com and Bid Now! Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] what video mode?
Greetings, I am trying out various Linux Live CD's, Ubuntu Live Release being the latest. For some reason, it's unable to detect what video mode my laptop requires, and presents me with a list of "mode" options from which I am supposed to choose the correct one. My question, how do I determine what mode I need?? TIA for any help. Best regards. --Angus "Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness." -- James Thurber *** ~Linux Laptop, Powered by Mandrake 10.1~ *** ~Reg. Linux User #278931~ *** -- _ Web-based SMS services available at http://www.operamail.com. From your mailbox to local or overseas cell phones. Powered by Outblaze Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
