Re: [newbie] Swap
Add a new swap partition so that you have 2 swaps instead of one. Gilbert -Original Message- From: JM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Monday, May 31, 1999 2:29 AM Subject: [newbie] Swap > > >I have a humnm I think 60M of swap partition. I did this because I chose >workstation installation and automatically assigns this number. My >question is : How do I change this to a 100M for example? >
Re: [newbie] My Mandrake is strangely slow...
Your swap is small. Try adding more. Gilbert -Original Message- From: Jose Alberto Abreu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: newbie list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, May 29, 1999 7:20 AM Subject: [newbie] My Mandrake is strangely slow... >Hello everyone: > >Just installed Mandrake 5.3 a couple of days ago, and I have been >configuring it the last couple of days (BTW, thanks Brian for the tip >with the mouse)... But it seems that KDE is working sluggishly slow >(Slower than MSOffice 97 on a Pentium 100, if you take my meaning) > >Is my AMDK6 (200Mhz) with 32MB of Ram too old for KDE? (works fine in >the _other_ OS) > >I have a 40Mb swap partition, and it seems to be in use all the time. >Gimp refuses to run, Netscape takes forever to download a simple, almost >all text webpage (yahoo)... It doesnt seem right. > >Your thoughts in the matter will be helpful > > >Jose Alberto Abreu > >-- >__ >"I happen to be very selective >about the reality I choose" > >-Calvin, from Waterson's "Calvin & Hobbes" > > > >=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >Get Your Own Free Pop or Web Based Email and a >10MB Web Site for FREE at: http://www.nettaxi.com! >=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > > >
Re: [newbie] Pine
"J. Marrero" wrote: > How do I set Pine to get my email? I am not sure what to write on the > user-domain or personal -name. Is it my loin name for my ISP? I cannot get > any mail using pine. I have my smtp server name and the nntp (my ISP's). > However, I am not sure what else I have to know... > Responses will be appreciated. You should use fetchmail first. This will get the mail from the mail server of your ISP. After this if you open Pine your mail will be in the Inbox.
Re: [newbie] Kernel installation(Long message)
Actually, the RPM kernel upgrades do take care of that. The process is similar when you first install Mandrake. You did not have to compile a kernel then. Most probably, the new modules that come with the kernel have problems with your hardware, probably the sound card. Gilbert "James J. Capone" wrote: > Yes you need to run make modules and also make modules_install after the > make zImage is finished. I do not believe the RPMs take care of this > because they do not know which modules you are going to use and which are > being compiled etc... > > Thanks, > > James J. Capone > > On Sunday, May 23, 1999 1:33 AM, John Richards > [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > > No I didn't. Since it wasn't mentioned in the previous email, I thought > > the rpm's took care of it. Or am I wrong here? > > > > -JR > >
Re: [newbie] Kernel installation(Long message)
John Richards wrote: > Do you think it would help then if I installed the rpm kernel upgrades > without having run sndconfig first? > > -JR Yes it might work. Though running it again might cause your PC to hang up when its loading the modules. What's your sound card anyway? The new kernels seem to be looking for a different way to configure the sound. I tried upgrading the kernel before using the RPM's and after that my sound card refused to work with the new module. Not even pnpdump and isapnp can make it work (worked in 2.0.36). Gilbert > > > - Original Message - > From: Gilbert Espinosa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, May 23, 1999 1:56 PM > Subject: Re: [newbie] Kernel installation(Long message) > > > Actually, the RPM kernel upgrades do take care of that. The process is > similar > > when you first install Mandrake. You did not have to compile a kernel > then. > > Most probably, the new modules that come with the kernel have problems > with > > your hardware, probably the sound card. > > > > Gilbert > > > > > > "James J. Capone" wrote: > > > > > Yes you need to run make modules and also make modules_install after the > > > make zImage is finished. I do not believe the RPMs take care of this > > > because they do not know which modules you are going to use and which > are > > > being compiled etc... > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > James J. Capone > > > > > > On Sunday, May 23, 1999 1:33 AM, John Richards > > > [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > > > > No I didn't. Since it wasn't mentioned in the previous email, I > thought > > > > the rpm's took care of it. Or am I wrong here? > > > > > > > > -JR > > > > > >
Re: [newbie] Relevance of Mandrake
Brian Erikson wrote: > Idris Samawi Hamid wrote: > > > "Mandrake is dead. The whole idea behind Mandrake was to integrate KDE > > with RedHat. Now that RedHat has KDE as an option, what's the need for > > Mandrake?" > > Idris, > Well I have installed both RH6.0 and Mandrake5.3 and the Mandrake > installation > is much better even tho older. I think Mandrake will do a wonderful job > on > the next release and will more than likely be worth the money. > > Brian Just talk to people using Redhat and you'll be surprised as to how many features they still have to configure on their box. Mandrake is not only Redhat + KDE. It's overall a better distribution in all aspects and we have to give the Mandrake team credit for that. Redhats RPM packaging just provides the packaging of the software (It sounds redundant I know). If Mandrake was just a mirror image of Redhat then why make us wait for Mandrake 6. They could have ridden the bandwagon which Redhat unfortunately seems to have done and released it. Redhat 6 is using many early releases while Mandrake 6 I expect would put in the more stable versions. Gilbert
Re: [newbie] scanner
"J. Marrero" wrote: > > Thanks for the sugestion about the SANE website. I downloaded SANE however, > > after configuring it ( I guess I did not do it right) it does not work. Does > > any body know the steps to follow? I tried both ways: SANE 1.01 rpm and the tar > > version. My scanner is a Mustek 600 CP (parallel). SANE does not support any parallel port scanners. I have one too and its the main reason why I can't remove Windows from my system. Gilbert
Re: [newbie] hey guys
Do tell us if the book is any good. Gilbert On Thu, 20 May 1999, Pliler Main Unit wrote: > No I didn't know that, ha. > Guess I will wait till this idiots guide comes tomorrow ANd see > if it can help me with modem setup. > Thanks for All your time. > Will > > - Original Message - > From: Dan Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, May 20, 1999 12:24 PM > Subject: Re: [newbie] hey guys > > > > Pliler Main Unit wrote: > > > > > So What about a driver, does linux need one? > > > > No, Linux doesn't need a driver for a modem. > > > > > BTW dan, that minicom, got me into trouble, it > > > did respond to the cntl A Z command, and I didn't know > > > how to get out of it, so had to hit the C-A-Del keys. > > > > No, you didn't have to do that--you also could have switched to a > > different virtual console (Alt-F2, F3, etc.), logged in as root there, > > and killed minicom if it had hung. You probably didn't know that, > > though... > > > > -- > > Dan Brown, KE6MKS, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good > > with ketchup. >
Re: [newbie] Sound (isa board)
Brandon Somogie wrote: > I cant get my isa yamha sound card to work. I tried sndconfig but no > progress. Do I need to buy another sound board?? > > _ > Do You Yahoo!? > Free instant messaging and more at http://messenger.yahoo.com I have the same card and here is how to make it work. at the terminal prompt type: pnpdump > /etc/isapnp.conf This will output different plug and play combinations for all plug and play devices. Edit /etc/isapnp.conf and simply remove the preceding "#" to the dma and I/O settings that your card uses. If all is ok save the file then reboot and isapnp will now wake up your card. Use sndconfig to generate the modules.conf and test the card to hear Linus say "Linux". Gilbert PS Read up on isapnp tools on the /usr/docs directory for more info.
Re: [newbie] hey guys
Dan Brown wrote: > From: Pliler Main Unit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > I didn't hAVe a modem (except USB), now I put an external > > serial port modem on and tried to go back to KPPP, and query > > the modem, it said it couldn't find one. > > Which port is your modem attached to? Which device is kppp set to > use for the modem? Most likely, kppp is set to use /dev/modem. If so, > you've got two choices. First, you can change kppp to use > /dev/ttyS[com-1] for the modem, where [com-1] is one less than the com > port number where the modem's attached--if your modem is on com3:, you'd > use /dev/ttyS2. The second option is to do this as root: > > # cd /dev > # rm modem > # ln -s ttyS[com-1] modem > > Either way, this should set kppp up to use your modem on the correct > port. Another way is to open a terminal and type "modemtool" at the prompt. This lets you assign /dev/modem to the actual port of the serial modem. Choose from: /dev/cua0com1 /dev/cua1com2 /dev/cua2com3 /dev/cua3com4 Gilbert
Re: [newbie] kernel update & configure
You can't access the MBR using delete. When LILO is gone dos should replace it with its own boot record. Format will rebuild it for you without erasing the data in your HD. Gilbert On Mon, 17 May 1999, Pliler's Remote Unit Mail wrote: > James, > Why can't I just delete this file that was created by the LILO install, I > assume its a hidden file on my C drive? > Any thing to do with format, makes me believe it wipes the MBR clean. > > Will > - Original Message - > From: James J. Capone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, May 17, 1999 6:32 PM > Subject: RE: [newbie] kernel update & configure > > > > Hello, > > > > Well stability for one. No need to reboot everytime you upgrade something. > > Nothing is hidden from you, Better use of space and speed of your > computer. > > Many other reasons. I guess we all have our reasons one or the other. But > > if you run the format /mbr that will remove Lilo from your boot record and > > boot right into Windows 9.xxx > > > > Good Luck and sorry Linux didn't work out for you, > > > > James J. Capone > > Webmaster http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/Linux > > Asst. Webmaster http://www.ptm.com > > Co-Author - Linux Book For Newbies. > > "The Only Person To Hear Both Sides Of A Argument Is The Guy In The > > Apartment Next To Yours!" > > > > > > On Monday, May 17, 1999 6:43 PM, Pliler's Remote Unit Mail > > [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > > > Hi James, > > > I just bought (yes paid $55 for the LM, thru Circadian soft\ware), > > because > > > I'm retired with lots of time > > > on my hands. I also was influenced by the ZDTV guys who keep hyping how > > > great this OS is. > > > I don't play games, and my only use would be to do the net. and I can't > > with > > > my modem even give > > > that a try., So why do I need it, I can't name one reason. > > > I just wasted $55. > > > Will > > > > > >
Re: [newbie] kernel update & configure
On Mon, 17 May 1999, Donald J. Taylor wrote: > then check to find my kernel and guess what? It is not where it is > supposed to be, at least not according to the documentation. Mine is > in /proc/sys/kernel not /usr/src/linux. So much for the directions. /proc/sys/kernel is not a physical location in the hard disk. It is similar to a RAM drive that Linux creates every boot time so that system processes info are accessible from the ext2 filesystem. Your kernel sources are still on the CD. You just need to install them since they are not included during the installation. Gilbert > I suppose that is where it is normally found under Mandrake 5.3, which > is (I now know) running on my computer. It would really be nice if > there was some information somewhere that would make some of these > things available. I am not lazy and would gladly look up the proper > information, but it sure is frustrating to try and find something; when > everyone that is already using linux assumes that anyone just starting > must already know all of this stuff! I have news for you. We DON'T! > But we want to support the concept and would like to learn. Please be > patient with our ignorance. Most of us are not stupid, just ignorant. > I happen to have an airline transport type rating in the 747-400. If > you came up in the cockpit with me, I could make you look pretty stupid > if I wanted to, but that wouldn't make me any smarter, so I would not do > that. enough said... > > How, please, does one upgrade from 2.0.36 to the new 2.2 kernel under > mandrake 5.3? If I do this, will I destroy my cofiguration for getting > on the internet through control panel, network, interfaces and > highlighting and clickin on my ppp0 interface? > > Thanks for any help > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
Re: [newbie] Kget -> Caitoo
Pliler Main Unit wrote: > Thanks steve that did it Ok, I was just expecting to see something when I > typed. > This is my first experience with linux. > Another question. I tried following the directions to create myself > a new user > I had just logged into the root and have the root # prompt > So how do I get to bash and create a new user? > the instruction was > S adduser login_name ( how do I input the name here I want not the > login_name ?) > > and $ passwd login_name > You can see I know nothing, ha. > > thanks, > Will Hi Will: After doing the steps mentioned here, you can add more info to your account by using chfn. At root you can type "chfn your_user_name" and just answer what follows. You can also change your own finger information (chfn) as a regular user by just typing "chfn". You can only change your own info if you are not root. You can as an alternative, use "linuxconf" to do this if you'd prefer a graphical version. Just look for the appropriate entry. Gilbert > > > - Original Message - > From: Steve Philp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, May 14, 1999 4:56 PM > Subject: Re: [newbie] Kget -> Caitoo > > > Pliler Main Unit wrote: > > > > > > Hi K, > > > A newbie here. I am trying to install the linx=mandrake 5.3 and get as > far a > > > the root > > > password, then apparently it doesn't or hasn't recognized my keyboard > > > (nothing is > > > even mentioned about a keyboard in the manual), and of course I'm dead > in > > > the water at this point, as you can't get past that page. > > > Any ideas? > > > thanks, > > > Will > > > > It's a password, it doesn't get echoed back to the screen. Type in what > > you want, hit return, type it again and hit enter. You'll then be at > > the OK button. > > > > -- > > Steve Philp > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [newbie] Kernel installation(Long message)
Cindy Pearce wrote: > I have seen various messages on this list about updating the kernel so I > thought I would share my experiences. IMHO, the easiest way is to use the > RPMs built by Mandrake from > ftp://ftp.sunet.se/pub/Linux/distributions/mandrake5.3/updates/kernel2.2/RPM > S/kernel/ > > I downloaded kernel-2.2.5-5mdk.i386 and kernel-headers-2.2.5-5mdk.i386 into > a directory I created on my hard drive. I checked both by changing to the > directory I downloaded them to and using the command: > > rpm -K --nopgp *rpm > > Both should return a "size md5 ok" . I then installed both of them using the > commands: > > rpm -ivh kernel-2.2.5-5mdk.i386 > rpm -ivh kernel-headers-2.2.5-5mdk.i386 > > This automatically installed a directory in /usr/src called > 2.2.5-mdk and a file in /boot called vmlinuz-2.2.5-5mdk. > > I then downloaded all the file updates from: > ftp://ftp.sunet.se/pub/Linux/distributions/mandrake5.3/updates/kernel2.2/RPM > S/updates/ > > and checked them using the same command as before then installed them using: > > rpm -Uvh *.rpm > > I then edited my /etc/lilo.conf file to add the following lines right after > the "timeout=50" line: > > image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.5-5mdk > label=new > root=/dev/hda(whatever your boot partition is) > read-only > > I then issued the command /sbin/lilo and received confirmation that "new" > had been added. It should be noted that I do not boot from a SCSI disk so I > do not need a "initrd=" line in my lilo.conf file. I then rebooted and > selected "new" at the LILO boot prompt and booted a preconfigured kernel. > > If you want to recompile the preconfigured kernel, you must also download > and install > kernel-source-2.2.5-5mdk.i386.rpm. If you do not have pgcc installed as your > compiler, you need to make the changes listed at: > > http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/kernel2.2-upgrade.html > > There are also various fixes for post kernel installation problems found > there. > > YMMV and corrections to my method encouraged, > > HTH, > > Cindy Is ncftp still working after the upgrade? I tried this a few weeks ago and ncftp stopped working. My old sound configuration for 2.0.36 also was not accepted by the new OPL3-SA2 module that came with the 2.2.5 ac3 kernel. Gilbert
Re: [newbie] Linux Games
Luke Vandervort wrote: > Hello, I have noticed that there are a bunch of games located in > /usr/gamesI can only get two of them to work. xboard and xgammon. My > family would love to play these games, We are trying to make Linux a > family op. I have tried opening a window and typing the names to no > avail. I have also gone into xwindows and double clicked on them. They > just lock up my system most times. I can see that they are > executables, and I have permissions for them as root. How do I get > them started? I saw many many games being installed when I install, > but don't see them, nor can I start them. Any help? Also, how do I > start some of the other GUI's I would like to check them out. > Thanks. Luke & Tina Vandervort > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ICQ# 13963194 The games in that directory do not need X to run. Just exit KDE and go to that directory and type the name of the game at the console preceded by "./". eg. ./gomoku ./quiz baby adult (I like this one, just type ./quiz to see other categories.) The X based games are in /usr/X11R6/bin mixed together with other programs. Gilbert
Re: [newbie] Voodoo2
Meanie wrote: > Trying to get my V2 working in Linux so I can check out Q3Test. I read > the 3dfx-HOWTO but it pertained exclusively to Voodoo Graphics/Rush > chipsets. Anyone know where I could look for more information? It > shows up fine in /proc/pci and I have the drivers installed, but the > test program isn't working. Sigh. > > -- > Meanie > > P.S. "the wave fishes"? What does that mean? Hi there! Did you install it using the RPM's? It's easier that way, almost no configuring was needed. Mine was working ok after I installed it. Quake 2 runs faster also in linux. Try checking out http://www.linuxgames.com. I'll try Q3 also! Gilbert
Re: [newbie] Source?
turgut kalfaoglu wrote: > Is it me, or doesn't the default install include the source? > -turgut > > -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Put "Send PGP" in Subject to obtain my PGP signature. > Find-It! Web Search Engine: http://find.egenet.com.tr > http://bbsturk.bbs.tr > > Windows Error 005: Multitasking attempted. System confused. Yes its not included. The RPMs are on the CD. Gilbert
[newbie] Video CD
Does anyone know of a VCD player for Linux aside from MTV? Gilbert
Re: [newbie] Batch commands
Luke Vandervort wrote: Is there an equivalent to the dos batch commands in linux?I would like to start x windows with the following command but do not want to type the whole thing everytime. startx -- -bpp 16 Thanks Luke & Tina Vandervort [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ# 13963194 Just make a file with the commands you like and execute it at the console like this: [this is the prompt]S bash file_commands Gilbert
Re: [newbie] Lilo Boot and Login
Gilbert Espinosa wrote: > "James J. Capone" wrote: > > > I know this question was asked a while back. How can you change it so the > > Little Penguin doesn't show up on the boot during login. I want to use a > > different pic. or not one at all. Also I tried to edit the lilo.conf file > > so that If I hit tab when the Computer starts it will list the OS's on my > > Box. I Run Mandrake 5.3 and Win98 <---For The Wife. I want to change it > > because I have the MBR in the Linux Partition. So when It times out it > > boots to Linux. I want to change it so she can enter her name and it will > > load Windows. It sounds stupid, but little things like that make her happy. > > I tried to change it but it wouldn't allow me, It kept reverting it back to > > DOS. Please let me know. Thanks > > > > James J. Capone > > Webmaster http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/Linux > > Asst. Webmaster http://www.ptm.com > > > > "The Only Person To Hear Both Sides Of A Argument Is The Guy In The > > Apartment Next To Yours!" > > > > About the Penguin. Its a command called linux_logo that shows that graphic. I > haven't really searched which file to change it but you can start by checking > your initab and see what programs are run during startup. Maybe mgetty > settings have something to do with it also. Let us know what you find out ok. You can change the /etc/issue file to change the graphic. Sorry forgot to put that one earlier. > > > Gilbert
Re: [newbie] configuring Kernal
Lance DiBitetto wrote: > I am extreemly new at this and I was wondering how I can configure my > kernal. > I tried logging onn to usr/src/linux and then typing "make xconfig" but all > it say's is "no rule to make target 'menuconfig'Stop." > now in every web site I have went on and every news group posting I have > read states that what I am do'ing is correct, can someone please post the > proper syntax for me to configure the kernal. > I am running mandrake 5.3 festen with default "vannilla" settings. > > thank's ! > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Lance DiBitetto If you installed Mandrake from the CD, its most likely that the kernel-source rpm is not installed in your system. The installation does not put it on your system by default to save space I presume. FYI the error message "no rule to..." means that the make files needed for recompiling are not found. They are in the kernel-source. If you really need to recompile the kernel you need to install that first. You can find it at the first CD (powerpack) or installation CD at /mnt/cdrom/RedHat/RPMS look for the file "kernel-source-2.036-3.i386.rpm". If you're using KDE use kpackage to install it or type "rpm -ivh kernel-source-2.0.36-3.i386.rpm" at the xterminal. Once you've done this just follow the documents that you have been reading for recompiling the kernel. Gilbert
Re: [newbie] Upgrading Kernal
Ripcrd6 wrote: > For the person who asked about upgrading, this was in alt.os.linux.mandrake: > First, you must go to /usr/src/linux directory > here you must type "make config, make xconfig, or make menuconfig" > If you don't have the source, you must first download it and untar > it > in /usr/src (the kernel) > then you can configure > if you have everything configured you must type "make dep" > after this is finished type "make clean" and after this > type "make" >this takes a while. If you have done this all, you can make a > bootdisk >by typing "make bzdisk" > > Else goto linux-mandrake.com and click on the subject on the left of the > page to see the official upgrade method for Mandrakers. BTW they use 2.2.3 > as their example. > Rip Some mirrors at http://www.linux-mandrake.com have the 2.2.5 kernel with the Alan Cox patch. They are all RPMs so its very easy actually. Just be sure to follow the README file. Gilbert
Re: [newbie] Other user except root can shutdown server?
Stefan Dozier wrote: > At 11:30 AM 5/7/99 +0800, you wrote: > > >The fastest way for a regular user to shutdown is to press ctrl-alt-del then > >press the off button when the screen shows the initial boot up sequence. eg > >before memory check > > You're kidding righthehehehehehe > Stefan Dozier > [EMAIL PROTECTED] No, actually I saw that trick in one of the Linux Documentation. Don't know which one but it does work. Of course you can't do that if you're logged in over a network. It is found in the /etc/inittab file. It sure sounds funny though. 8^) Gilbert
Re: [newbie] Other user except root can shutdown server?
Stefan Dozier wrote: > At 04:16 PM 5/6/99 +0800, you wrote: > >Hi: > > I have added a user named "lyn" as group of root. But the command of > >"shutdown" cannt be used by "lyn". How to assign the right of root to "lyn". > > I accomplished that feat issuing the "chmod u+s /sbin/shutdown" > > Now my regular user as well as root can perform system shutdown. > > There's also some functions under Linuxconf, that allows you to assign > shutdown priviledges to regular users, but it never worked for me while > using Redhat Linux v5.1, so I used the above procedure to accomplish it. > > Probably not the best way to do it, but it works. > > > Stefan Dozier > [EMAIL PROTECTED] The fastest way for a regular user to shutdown is to press ctrl-alt-del then press the off button when the screen shows the initial boot up sequence. eg before memory check
[newbie] netscape 4.5
If anyone wants to upgrade his netscape 4.08 which is the default version installed by Linux Mandrake. There's an RPM version in the APPS directory of the CD of netscape version 4.5. just beside the RPM's for kernel 2.2.1. It's the only RPM I've seen of Netscape 4.5 since its packaged by Mandrake. Gilbert
Re: [newbie] modems
Meanie wrote: > Gilbert Espinosa wrote: > > > Jason Cotterell wrote: > > > > > I have used modemtool to set cua0 to use, > > > I've tried adjusting the volume settings in modem commands from Kppp > > > I've setserial to configure the ports > > > all that happens though is the modem will be ready, then try and set the > > > speaker volume, forever. It won't get past that part... > > > I've even tried the isapnpconf to use the PnP, and it didn't change > > > anything , so now I'm still stuck!!! > > > I don't know anything else to do, and if someone helps me, I'll promise > > > to always post in English > > > lol > > > jacott or The Flying Nun > > > > Hello: > > > > cua0 is Com 1 under Windows/Dos. Are you sure your modem is at Com 1? > > Modems are usually in Com 3 if you're mouse is in Com 2 and Com 4 if your > > mouse is in Com 1. You can't have a setting other than : > > > > Com 1 : Mouse = Com 4 : Modem > > Com 2 : Mouse = Com 3 : Modem > > > > This is because most PC's are only allowed 2 serial ports. Usually, > > Internal Modems have a Com 4 setting which means you have to set it to > > cua3, External Modems have Com 3 which is cua2 in Linux. That's all that I > > can suggest for now. > > > > Gilbert > > Does this apply to busmouses (busmice?)? Sorry, I can't answer that one. 8^( Gilbert
Re: [newbie] modems
Jason Cotterell wrote: > I have used modemtool to set cua0 to use, > I've tried adjusting the volume settings in modem commands from Kppp > I've setserial to configure the ports > all that happens though is the modem will be ready, then try and set the > speaker volume, forever. It won't get past that part... > I've even tried the isapnpconf to use the PnP, and it didn't change > anything , so now I'm still stuck!!! > I don't know anything else to do, and if someone helps me, I'll promise > to always post in English > lol > jacott or The Flying Nun Hello: cua0 is Com 1 under Windows/Dos. Are you sure your modem is at Com 1? Modems are usually in Com 3 if you're mouse is in Com 2 and Com 4 if your mouse is in Com 1. You can't have a setting other than : Com 1 : Mouse = Com 4 : Modem Com 2 : Mouse = Com 3 : Modem This is because most PC's are only allowed 2 serial ports. Usually, Internal Modems have a Com 4 setting which means you have to set it to cua3, External Modems have Com 3 which is cua2 in Linux. That's all that I can suggest for now. Gilbert
