[newbie] Just wondering a few points!
Hi there, I am wondering a few things... SUBJECT #1: E-MAIL Can any of the e-mail programs (like K-Mail, Evolution, etc...) that are on here be configured to read and send messages via Yahoo e-mail (the free one)? I don't want to keep on using Netscape to load up the Yahoo e-mail page to read my e-mail, I want to be able to browse the web while going back and forth reading my e-mail. I know I can open up another window, but that takes up time and puts lag onto Netscape. SUBJECT #2: Real Player 8 I recently purchased the Desktop Edition of LM 8.0 which only has 3 CD's in it. I figured I might as well update my real player to version 8 also. I went on to their website, put in the necessary information and downloaded the file. I then I did the RPM package, appropiately, it asks for CD #4 which wasn't included with my setup because of it being the Desktop edition. If I downloaded it, why would it ask for the CD? I would understand if when I was installing it, it was on CD #4,but with the desktop edition it was 3 CD's not 4. I think it was the professional edition or something like that had the 4th - 7th CDs because it came with more. SUBJECT #3: USB Scanner I recently did what a lot of people suggesting for my USB scanner. I still can't get it to work. I downloaded the newest version of SANE, it said it was already installed. I had this when I booted up the system: NOTE, spaces are NOT accurate. Loading USB interface [OK] Mount USB filesystem [OK] Starting USB daemon[OK] So I know it knows about my USB, does that usually goto IRQ 11? If that is the case, I think i know the problem, but my soundcard which does use IRQ 11 works perfectly fine. Should I put my sound card in another PCI slot then try this again? I do appeciate all the help I got in the past and the future...I love Linux much better than Windows, even though I don't have as much software as I would like to have. Thanks = Richard Wegner - Linux User - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! I don't do Windows me (Proud Linux User) ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] USB Scanner w/LM 8.0
Hi there, I recently upgraded my Linux system to Mandrake 8.0 and boy it works like a charm. I went on the web site called www.linux-usb.org and it mentioned that my scanner (UMAS Astra 1220U) was supported with a certain version of Kernel. Well, I have that version, but how do I configure my system to recognize that there is a scanner on my USB port? The site wasn't really helpful, at least it didn't speak in English where I could understand it. Any help would be greatly appreciated...I am regoing to the web site, maybe it has it clearer (or my head will be) where I can get it. I will post that I got it if that is the case. Please send me the message as a private message. Thanks! = Richard Wegner - Linux User - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! I don't do Windows me (Proud Linux User) ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] New Kernel
Hi there, I was wondering, since I bought the 7.2 Desktop Edition and if I decided to do an upgrade of my Kernel by downloading a new version, will it screw up my other files and configurations with my sound, KDE Desktop, and other stuff? Also, I was thinking of getting 8.0 from the website (purchasing the CDs from Mandrake) and can I do a Live Update to upgrade my Linux from 7.2 to 8.0? I can do either...I have currently 2.2.17-21mdk, and if I goto 2.2.19 or higher that is what I am wondering about. Richard Wegner = Richard Wegner - Linux User - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! I don't do Windows me (Proud Linux User) ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
Re: [newbie] Enabling Screensaver in KDE
--- Barry Premeaux [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Awhile back, someone gave the terminal command for enabling the screensaver in KDE. I thought I had saved a copy of that, but I haven't been able to find it. I also came up empty with a search of the archives. Can someone repost that? Although I have set up the screensaver in KDE config., I have yet to see it come up automatically. Barry I don't know about a terminal command, but to do it in the KDE Desktop you do the following: CLick the K (or right click on the screen) Then click CONNFIGURATIONS Then click KDE (not KDE SETUP) Then Click LOOKNFEEL Then Click SCREENSAVER = Richard Wegner - Linux User - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! I don't do Windows me (Proud Linux User) ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] USB Scanner
Hi there, I went recently onto the website called www.linux-usb.org in which it tells the devices that are currently supported by Linux that happen to have USB ports. To my delight, my scanner was listed (UMAX Astra 1220U), however it said that I needed kernel version 2.2.19 to operate it. It said I didn't need any drivers for it. I purchased LM 7.2 from the store and it has on there (according to my information) 2.2.17-21mdk version of the kernel. Would that work or do I have to get 2.2.19 or higher to operate it? If I have to get the other version of the kernel and I complile it, do I lose everything that I had here before? I don't want to lose my settings for the soundcard, video and everything else. Also, if I do have to get the new version of the kernel and it won't effect the outcome of my system, can you please tell me how to compile it? Thank-you very much! = Richard Wegner - Linux User - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! I don't do Windows me (Proud Linux User) ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Scanner
Hi there again... I am having problems with my Scanner on LM 7.2, again here are some of the specs (done correctly this time) Pentium 133mhz 80mb RAM 10gb hard drive (IDE) 8gb hard drive (IDE) 24X CD ROM drive (IDE) 4X4X32 CDRW drive (IDE) 100mb Zipdrive (SCSI) Everything else works great, but the scanner. Here is the specs on the scanner: Brand: Mustek Model: MFS-6000CX Type: SCSI I first had it hooked up after my zipdrive. Someone suggested to try hooking it up by itself without the zipdrive. Well I did and here is what I get when I do a profile of SCSI devices on my system (spaces are not done correctly)s Attached devices: Host: scsi0 Channel: 00 Id: 01 Lun: 00 Vendor: Model: ' Rev: L7 Type: Sequential AccessANSI-SCSI revision: ff That's just for the scanner, I am not putting the one for the CDROM drive. The Id number is correct that is the number it is set for on the scanner. This scanner IS listed on the supported hardware for LM 7.2 according to their website, plus the scanner works fine on my Macintosh. If this scanner won't work, can I use a USB scanner??? = Richard Wegner - Linux User - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! I don't do Windows me (Proud Linux User) ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Scanner not working...
Hi there, I have a Mustek MFS-6000CX SCSI scanner hooked up on my LM 7.2 system which has the following hardware: Pentium 133mhz processor 80mb RAM about a 10mb hard drive (IDE) about a 8mb hard drive (IDE) 24X CDRom 4X4X32 CDRW drive Adaptek SCSI controller IOmega SCSI Zip 100 HP 610CL Deskjet Printer Sony SVGA monitor I/O Magic Video card (8mb) Well, everything works except the Scanner. It is hooked sequentially after the Zip Drive using a 25pin/25pin (as it is referred to as a Mac SCSI cable) to the computer and then another one going to the scanner, where there is a 50pin centronics termination on the device as that I am using the 25pin connection from my Zip drive. All I get when I do a SCSI check is the following: Host: scsi0 Channel:00 Id:01 Lun:00 Vendor:Model: 'Rev: L7 Type: Sequential-Access ANSI SCSI revision: ff Host: scsi0 Channel:00 Id:05 Lun 00 Vendor: IOMEGA Model: ZIP100Rev: J.02 Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02 Host: scsi0 Channel:00 Id:00 Lun 00 Vendor: ATAPIModel: CD-R/RW 4X4X32 Rev:3.ER Type: CDROM ANSI SCSI revision: 02 As I said before, everything works great except the scanner...According the Linux-Mandrake website, my scanner is one of those supported by my system. Also, I know the cable works because I tried putting the cable from the computer to the Zip Drive and it works just fine. Can anyone help me? BTW...I dont care if it only can scan at 300dpi but I would love to scan some photos into my system without using my sisters Windows system. Also, I do know the scanner works as that I used it on a Macintosh before. Thanks in adavance. = Richard Wegner - Linux User - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! I don't do Windows me (Proud Linux User) ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Software looking for
HI there, I am looking for any house planning software for the Linux system, even if it is just a blueprint program. But I don't want a CAD program because I want it to be able to select doors, windows, etc... Thanks! = Richard Wegner - Linux User - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! I don't do Windows me (Proud Linux User) ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Digital Camera
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has been sucessful hooking up a digital camera through the serial port (or USB) on Linux-Mandrake 7.2 or 8.0? I had it hooked up when I used Windows and now I don't use Windows anymore and I don't want the camera to goto waste. Thanks! Richard Wegner = Richard Wegner - Linux User - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! I don't do Windows me (Proud Linux User) ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Why?
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[newbie] Scanner
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone had any luck installing a SCSI scanner on their Mandrake 7.2 configuration. However, I have a zipdrive as my first SCSI device, and it is in the chain of SCSI devices. The system recognizes it, but I haven't installed SANE. I was just wondering. My scanner is one supported by it, according to the hardware list (Mustek MFS-6000CX. = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] QUESTION
Hi there, I am thinking of moving my hard drives and my CD ROM drives (both) to a more advanced computer (with a faster processor and capabilities). Do I have to do an UPGRADE on my Linux to update what is on my system? or can I just leave it the way it is. I am thinking of going from a Pentium 133 to a Pentium III system eventually and I was just wondering. = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! ICQ #: 12781393 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Definition?
What is a BOGOMIP? When I start up Linux after shutting down, before it goes to the logon screen, it says my system has 266.24 Bobomips. What is a Bogomip? My system also shows that I am running a 134Mhz Pentium, while the chip says it is a 133Mhz. Thanks again! = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] What's a good program to...
Hi there, I am looking for my Linux system (Pentium 133) the following types of programs: 1) PrintMaster type (that does it all) 2) HTML Editor (NOT CoffeeCup) Thanks! = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] More Than One Printer
Hi there, I am wondering how does one setup more than one printer on a system. I have a HP610CL setup through my parallel port with NO problems, but I also have an HP1100 printer hooked up through a network card. How can I set it up also, plus how do I choose between the two. Here is what I use: Mandrake Linux 7.2 (Desktop Version) Thanks! = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
[newbie] I got it working
Hi there everyone, I just wanted to write to you all and say THANK-YOU for all the help I got from my soundcard working to Xwindows setup, etc... I went and bought the 7.2 Mandrake Version (Desktop Edition) and it works great. I have great resolution, plus I have sound on my system. Boy is it nice! Thanks again! = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
Re: [newbie]PDF
--- phil [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can Linux handle PDF? YES it can, there is a reader for it, written by the people of Adobe. I am not sure if there is a PDF Creator for Linux. I have the one that can read them and it is terrific. = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
Re: [newbie]dhcp daemomn
--- phil [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: anyone know how to find and start dhcp? I keep getting this error message when i try to go online "warning the following hosts are unknown. home.netscape.com,home6.netscape.com and internic.net this means that some or all hosts will be unreachable. Perhaps there is a problem with your name server If your site must use a non-root name server you will need to set the $SOCKS_NS environment variable to point at the appropriate name server it may (or may not be nescessary) to set this variable or the socks host preference,to the IP adress of the host in question rather than its name. consult your system administrator." Hi there, What worked for me is putting in the DNS numbers for your local ISP. After I put those in the kPPP configuration it worked perfectly fine and with no problems what so ever. I am assuming it would also be the same for what you are using. = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text
Re: [newbie] Logging into Mandrake
--- Thomas J Hughes III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am very new at Linux, I have installed the Linux Mandrake OS on my computer which is a PIII 450. The installation went very well which surprised me. My question is that when i come to the login screen, I have a choice of choosing either KDE, Gnome, default...etc. I understand that they are different desktop environments but i can not log into anything unless i use the root as my user name. i don't know what to do here. How do i define a new user? Please don't think this question is too simple, I am new and I am don't want to mess anything up by using the root as my login. There is an option for creating a new user somewhere among your menus in either KDE or GNOME. = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text
[newbie] Sound card problem AND Netscape
Hi there, I am having problems with my soundcard. I currently have a PCI Soundblaster 128 sound card. According to the manufacture (and others) that it will work with Linux Mandrake 7.0. I did run the program (in super user mode) called sndconfig and it does it's check and it says it is (in a box) Model: Ensonic|unknown device 1274: 5880 Then on the next screen it says it is NOT supported. I then did a #sndconfig --noprobe I then select Ensonic AudioPCI (Soundblaster 64/128 PCI) then I get this error message: The following error occured running the modprobe program: /lib/modules/2.2.14-mdklinux /misc/es1370.o: init_module: Device or resource busy Then when I restart my system it gives me the same error message with [FAILED] in nice red letters. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do? If it means getting another sound card, I will accept that option, but as a LAST RESORT. --- Another problem: Recently I tried to run Netscape through and it won't load up any pages. This only happens during when I am under my name of richard for my login, right now I am typing this message in Netscape using the root directory login and I have no problem. I can always create a new login name and delete the old one if that is all I have to do, no biggie. --- Oh yeah, one more problem is that my scanner is recognized by Linux (SCSI) but it doesn't know what it is. It comes up with garbage for the type, it is plugged in AFTER my zipdrive. My zipdrive I have no problems with what so ever. It says my zipdrive is direct access while the scanner as sequential access. -- Thanks for any and all help with these three problems, I would greatly appreciate any help. NOTE: FOr the soundcard, I did a complete re-install on my system (including formatting the drive. Richard Wegner = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
Re: [newbie] HELP... please
--- dan burrows [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi all i need some help i have managed to solve my winmodem problem by getting an external modem is an usr sportsterflash modem it connects fine in both windows98 and 2k bur i cant seem to successfully connect in linux i am using mandrake 7.2 with kde2 and kppp it dails, handshakes and appers to get to authentication then fails! i am using NTLworld as my isp. i am using the correct user name and pass and i am using PAP which i belive to be correct.. anyone any ideas? thanks dan Get a new modem! Linux HATES Winmodems, whether they are internal or external. The only good thing about Winmodems is the price, but since they rely on Windows (whether it be NT, 98, or 95) it will not work with Linux. Sorry to burst your bubble! = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Sound cards with Linux
Hi there, I would like some help with soundcards and Linux. Here's what I did... logged in under root typed in sndconfig it recognized a sound card saying Equinox and some numbers it then said it wasn't recognized by Linux and then quit I did this typed in sndconfig --nodected (or something like that, can't remember it was a few days ago) looked for my sound card, which is the SoundBlaster 128 (PCI). It was listed, I selected it, it said gave me some selections and it did NOT work. Does Linux support a ISA sound card...I am thinking of getting the SoundBlaster 64 ISA card to save a PCI slot for a network card I am getting. I know they make a SoundBlaster 64 PCI. Will it work with an ISA card? Thanks = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Scanner Access
Hi there, I am wondering about using a scanner with Linux. I am using LM 7.0 and someone told me to use the utility called SANE. First off, it is on my SCSI chain (after my zip drive, which IS recognized by Linux). The scanner is one listed in the official list by LM. The ID number is set as 1, my system recognizes something at ID #1, but it doesn't say what it is. This is what it says. Host: scsi 0 Channel: 00 Id:01 Lun: 00 Vendor: Model: $ Type: Sequential-Access Then it lists my Zipdrive and my CDRW with no problems... Do I have to do something to my setup for it to know it is a scanner? = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Curiosity
I am having problems...I would like to know what this error message means. NOTE: I am not centering some of the lines as it orginally appeared, but each line appears as it appears. What I did: 1) Set up a POP account for my ISP 2) Used the correct username and correct password ADDITONAL NOTE: This is the way that my ISP said it was to be set up, with no special functions or things to setup in my preferences. Now the error (trying to goto ANY web site through Netscape) Warning: The following hosts are unknown: home.netscape.com home6.netscape.com internic.net This means means that some or all hosts will be unreachable Perhaps there is a problem with your name server? If your site must use a non-root name server, you will need to set the $SOCKS_NS environment variable to point at the appropriate name server. It may (or may not) be necessary to set this variable, or the SOCKS host preference, to the IP address of the host in question rather than its name. Consult your system administrator [OK] Please help! kPPP works fine, it is just I would love to go surf the web using Netscape Richard Wegner = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Now what?
Hi there again...I am back with more questions about Linux. First off, I am glad this group is here for people who are like me and that really don't know Linux, but want to find out. There are lots of great people on here that are very helpful. I finally got my GUI to work, even though it isn't X Windows, it is better than nothing. I use KDE Desktop, for which does fine in 800x600 resolution. Now the stuff I don't know... 1) How do I get Netscape, AIM, or any other internet application to work? REASONS: I use the kPPP program and I connect to T-Three using the PAP type of connection. T-Three does NOT use a HTTP or FTP proxy so I left those spots blank. The way T-Three operates is that it has username and password, and then connect. It doesn't need any scripts to my knowledge. I connect with NO PROBLEM, it is just running the programs. 2) How do I have it recognize my zip drive on parallel port number 2 (LPT2 for DOS/Windows people)? REASONS: I tried the following command: modprobe ppa AND modprobe imm and neither one load the module. This was done in # mode, plus I even tried mount /dev/sd[x]4 -t vfat /mnt/disk with no results. Both say there is no device hooked up. 3) How do I have it recognize my CDRW drive? REASONS: I have my first CDROM drive (read only) recognized with no problem what so ever. So when I installed StarOffice 5.1 it worked great. Now I would like to be able to create MP3's, create my own CD's (from my own CD collection) and create CD's for my own backup purposes. 4) Is there any Scanner software out there that will work? REASON: I have a parallel port SCANNER that I would also like to use. Thanks again EVERYONE! Richard Wegner Linux Newbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Forgot to ask...
Hi there, I forgot to ask this the last time I was posting a question... 1) How do I make my ALS200 sound card work with Linux in the KDE Desktop? REASON: I want to play .wav's, my CD's, and hear any other sounds that are there. = Richard Wegner - Linux Newbie - [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
[newbie] A few more questions...plus a big THANKS!
I am having problems again with my Linux system. Here is the basics about it... Linux Mandrake 7.0 is the version Pentium 133Mhz system 80mb of RAM Permedia 3000 video card (4mb) Sony 100SX monitor (SVGA) 10.2gb hard drive for Linux ONLY Zoltrix external 33.6kbps modem Zip 100 External Drive (Parallel) HP610CL Deskjet printer Now the problems... Xwindows will NOT install properly due to the screen always going blank when I select the options given to me while having the # prompt, I typed in Xconfigurator and a program comes up where I can select, but then after selecting it goes blank on me, with the only recourse to reboot my entire system. Now, I am trying to set up my system to be able to call, using the modem, to my internet provider (T-Three) and I don't know how to set this up. I went into the # prompt, and typed in userconf and it came up with menu selections, but I don't know how to do any of this. NOTE: I do NOT have any instructions as that someone just gave me the CD ROMs and the install boot floppy. If anyone can help me, it would be greatly appreciated! Richard Wegner Linux Newbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] = NEW WEB PAGE: http://www.homestead.com/OhioLegacy NOTE: Derek Rayne is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER this is just an e-mail address I chose! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
[newbie] I am really such a beginner...
Hi there, I am what they call definatly a newbie when it comes to Linux. I had obtained the three CD set of Mandrake-Linux version 7.0 with an autoboot install floppy disk. This came with NO instructions, just the CDs and the disk. I am having a few questions, so please help me out... 1) I want to do a dialup to the internet using my T-Three account, how can I set this up? REASON: I thought when I was installing it, it asked me for a connection, and I typed in the information of T-Three, the phone number, username, and password that would allow me to connect. If that was the case and I did it right, how do I get there so I can do the dialup? 2) How do I install XWindows without opening up my machine? REASON: I tried doing the XWindows installation that the CDROM prompted me for, but for no matter what I selected the screen would go blank and that would be the end of it. I selected the exact monitor I had and it still did this. NOTE: I have a Sony 100SX monitor and I do know (my dad told me) that the video card has 4mb of RAM. 3) How do I change my configurations? REASON: For some reason it says when I login under my name that I don't have the privledges to do such. 4) How do I install StarOffice? REASON: It is on the third CD, and I know how to get to read the disk in the /mnt then the /cdrom directory. I then do an ls and it shows me the files on the cd. However it is an RPM file and the RPM --help doesn't help me much at all. I think it is trying to write to the CD and not my root directory. - I do appreciate any help that anyone can get me. I can only now access the net using the computers at school and my sisters one, which I prefer not to do... Here are some specs of the system: Pentium 133mhz 80mb RAM 10.2gb hard drive 24X CD ROM 4X4X32 CDRW drive 4mb Video card (unsure name) Sony Monitor ZIP 100 drive Zoltrix 33.6kbps external modem HP610CL Deskjet If you need any other specs, let me know...as I said, I don't want to open up my machine if possible. Richard Wegner Linux Newbie __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Xwindows configuration
Hi there, I am still stuck on configuring my Xwindows, I am having very bad luck, even if I try the standard VGA or SVGA. Could my card be not one supported? Richard Wegner Linux Newbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
