[newbie] odd behavior with Evolution
Hi, I've been using Evolution since installing Mandrake 10. Tonight the screen configuration suddenly changed. Before the change I could view a column of folders on the left, the message list top right, and the actual text of a highlighted message lower right. Now I can only view the folder column, and, either the message list OR message text. I cannot simultaneously view the message list and the text of the highlighted message. I've tried making changes in the view menu but nothing works. Help. Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
RE: [newbie] odd behavior with Evolution
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Michael Tienhaara Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 11:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] odd behavior with Evolution Hi, I've been using Evolution since installing Mandrake 10. Tonight the screen configuration suddenly changed. Before the change I could view a column of folders on the left, the message list top right, and the actual text of a highlighted message lower right. Now I can only view the folder column, and, either the message list OR message text. I cannot simultaneously view the message list and the text of the highlighted message. I've tried making changes in the view menu but nothing works. Help. Michael Michael, You have got ticked the Message Preview and the Folder bar I take it? Tony. Thanks Tony.If a check the preview pane I can ten read the message. However, the list of messages then disappears. I should be able to see the list of messages, and, if I highlight a message, I should then be able to read the message in a separate pane. Until yesterday, this was how it always worked. Now, I can only view the list, or, the message pane. Not both. Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] odd behavior with Evolution
On Mon, 2004-07-12 at 01:57, Stephen Kuhn wrote: On Mon, 2004-07-12 at 08:39, Michael Tienhaara wrote: Hi, I've been using Evolution since installing Mandrake 10. Tonight the screen configuration suddenly changed. Before the change I could view a column of folders on the left, the message list top right, and the actual text of a highlighted message lower right. Now I can only view the folder column, and, either the message list OR message text. I cannot simultaneously view the message list and the text of the highlighted message. I've tried making changes in the view menu but nothing works. Help. Michael I feel for ya mate; I'm having heaps of probs with MDK 10.0 as well - and especially with Evolution under MDK 10.0; but what I'd suggest is to run gconf-editor and go to apps = evolution and check all the configurations there; I've been able to change SOME issues, but not all; it would appear as thought there are no updates/upgrades to Evolution or it's associated libraries as well - and you can't run red-carpet through MDK 10.0 (at least as of yet). stephen kuhn - proprietor Thanks Stephen, I was hoping you would have a solution. Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Kbear FTP problems
Thanks ZBrandon. I'll try your suggestion. I did look at gftp. The interface is indeed obscure. Michael I had the same problems when trying to connect to my FTP service which is hosted on a WinXP box. You might try turning of passive ftp for that site to see if that helps. As for me, the more I used KBear the more bugs I ran into. Although I don't care much for the UI I'm now using gftp, it is at least, dependable. __ __ Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Kbear FTP problems
Thanks Brant, I just tried Konqueror and I was able to connect. However, I'm still getting slow connects. With Konqueror just like Kbear it's taking several minutes just to navigate between directories. In the past I've always used FTP Voyager in Windows. With it I can connect and navigate between directories in seconds. Obviously I'm encountering a Linux issue when communicating with the site. I will try tech support at the hosting site to see if they have any suggestions. Thanks, Michael Have you tried just using Konqueror? You can bookmark ftp server connections (password and all) just like any other directory. You can navigate, copy, delete, and preview files on remote servers just like you would your local file system. There is no que, but I don't ever use it anyway. You can even drag and drop files between servers. I think it relays it through your local machine, but the capability is there. To connect to an ftp server just use: ftp://ftp.yourdomain.com/ It will ask for your username and password and you're on. Bookmark it and you have quick access in the future. - -- Brant Fitzsimmons Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Kbear FTP problems
Hi, Are you going through a proxy? I'm not sure I know what that means. I checked the configuration for Konquerorunder proxy I have connect to the Internet directly checked. Michael I have a terrible time using ftp in Konqueror while going through my Squid proxy. I have to bypass it for anything to work. - -- Brant Fitzsimmons [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] Kbear FTP problems
Thanks again, I'm not going through a LAN. My computer connects to the internet directly through the modem. Michael That means that you are not intentionally going a proxy server on your way to the Internet? If you are on an office LAN you may still be going through one. I can't seem get ftp in Konqueror to go through a proxy. That's just my experience. I'm sure if I can help any further. May be someone else can chime in. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Kbear FTP problems
Hi, I tried to use Kbear for the first. I have no problem connecting to a website. After connecting, I see that the login and password was accepted followed by this message: 229 Entering Extended Passive Mode. But, after I connect I can see no directories and files at the website. I also see the word reading and below it 0%. After a wait of about 4 minutes the file system on the website appears. However, it takes another 3 to 4 minutes to open any directory. Every directory change requires another 3 minutes. Why would Kbear run so slowly? Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] defraging
Thanks to everyone for all the replies. Regards, Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] defraging
Hi, I'm a new Mandrake 10 user. What do most of you use to defrag your hard drives? Thanks, Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] defraging
Thanks for the reply. Now I'm curioushow? Does it defrag on the fly? Or, at set times? Michael I'm a new Mandrake 10 user. What do most of you use to defrag your hard drives? Thanks, Michael Shouldn't be necessesary to defrag with linux. It does it by itself. __ Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Modem installation
Had the same problem. Bought a ZOOM external serial modem for less than $60. Works great in Linux or Windows. Michael But externat hardware controlled serial port modems don't cost a busting fortune why not treat yourself to one and they work well in both linux/windblows. John Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] monitor configuration gamma and brightness
Thanks Derek. I now have a couple choices. Michael On Thu, 2004-05-06 at 04:58, Derek Jennings wrote: On Wednesday 05 May 2004 16:55, Michael Tienhaara wrote: Hi, I need to switch back and forth between Mandrake 10 and Windows. In Windows I use Adobe Gamma to set up my monitor brightness/gamma which produces reasonable accurate color that I need for viewing artwork. However, when I switch to Mandrake the monitor is noticeably differentway too dark for viewing artwork. I can make adjustments to the monitor, but, then I need to also start over when I go back to Windows. In Systemconfiguration I found a setting for gamma. But that won't solve the problem. Is there another way to establish a monitor default setting for brightness/contrast either in Mandrake or with some 3rd party application? Thanks, Michael Check out xgamma http://www.die.net/doc/linux/man/man1/xgamma.1.html and the gamma statement in the XF86Config-4 file http://www.xfree86.org/4.3.0/XF86Config.5.html derek Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] monitor configuration gamma and brightness
Thanks for the link. Much appreciated. Michael On Thu, 2004-05-06 at 02:19, Josenildo Marques wrote: On Wed, 2004-05-05 at 12:55, Michael Tienhaara wrote: Hi, I need to switch back and forth between Mandrake 10 and Windows. In Windows I use Adobe Gamma to set up my monitor brightness/gamma which produces reasonable accurate color that I need for viewing artwork. However, when I switch to Mandrake the monitor is noticeably differentway too dark for viewing artwork. I can make adjustments to the monitor, but, then I need to also start over when I go back to Windows. In Systemconfiguration I found a setting for gamma. But that won't solve the problem. Is there another way to establish a monitor default setting for brightness/contrast either in Mandrake or with some 3rd party application? Thanks, Michael http://mandrake.vmlinuz.ca/bin/view/Main/KGamma The Twiki is your friend !! Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] monitor configuration gamma and brightness
Hi, I need to switch back and forth between Mandrake 10 and Windows. In Windows I use Adobe Gamma to set up my monitor brightness/gamma which produces reasonable accurate color that I need for viewing artwork. However, when I switch to Mandrake the monitor is noticeably differentway too dark for viewing artwork. I can make adjustments to the monitor, but, then I need to also start over when I go back to Windows. In Systemconfiguration I found a setting for gamma. But that won't solve the problem. Is there another way to establish a monitor default setting for brightness/contrast either in Mandrake or with some 3rd party application? Thanks, Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] modem recommendations
You're right...it's an excellent modem. And it does work great in Windows. Now I just need to learn how to get the most out of Mandrake. I've been away from Unix for 10 years. Things have changed. Michael On Sat, 2004-05-01 at 17:55, Carroll Grigsby wrote: On Saturday 01 May 2004 08:04 am, Michael Tienhaara wrote: Thanks for the replies. Today I picked up a ZOOM 56K V.92/V.90 external serial port modem. Works great in Mandrake. Michael Michael: Excellent move. Believe it or not, it will even work in Windows _without a driver_. (Well, it will once you convince the Beast from Redmond that you really don't need a driver.) -- cmg __ Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] problems with Kontact mail
Hi, Just installed Mandrake 10 this weekend. Ximian Evolution works fine...I can send and receive mail from my dial-up ISP. However, Kontact is not working correctly. With Kontact I receive mail but all sent mail sits in the outbox. I'm assuming something is not configured correctly. I've gone into settings and have tried everything I can think of but the problem remains. I'm sure that I'm overlooking the obvious, but, after hours of fooling with the settings, I have not idea what that might be. Thanks, Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] problems with Kontact mail
On Sun, 2004-05-02 at 11:37, Kaj Haulrich wrote: On Sunday 02 May 2004 08:29, Michael Tienhaara wrote: Michael, what happens if you click file --Send queued Messages or some such ? - It is a setting somewhere in Kmail. Kaj Haulrich. When I send I get the message failed to send some messages. What it should say is failed to send any messages. Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] problems with Kontact mail
On Sun, 2004-05-02 at 17:59, Marc Lijour wrote: Try settingsconfigure Kmailnetwork You should add smtp: name: whatever_u_like host: smtp.myisp.com port: 25 Thanks, but, my configuration looks exactly like your example. It's the same configuration I use in Ximian which works fine. Perhaps a bug in the Mandrake 10 distribution? Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] problems with Kontact mail
On Sun, 2004-05-02 at 18:19, Jason Jesso wrote: Wow. I had this same problem today. I removed all config and reconfigured. Now it works. Weird! I tried what you did. No success. Same problem. Michael Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
