[newbie] Blackbox Window manager
Is there anyone who uses the BlackBox window manager, who can tell me how to autorun applications, when BB is started? TIA.
Re: [newbie] cd-rom won't play music cd
> Hi to all, > In Mandrake 6 on a triple boot system, I can't get my cd to recognize music > cd. It comes up with an error when I try to mount it in X. It has no > problem with data, even DOS data, avi, or midi. My SB16 is set up > automaticlly, and all other sounds, such as system sounds work fine. > Any help would be gladly accepted. Thanks in advance, > Brian You don't mount an audio cd, as they don't have a file system. Just launch your cd player app, and tell it to play from /mnt/cdrom
Re: [newbie] WINE help
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< On 2/22/00, 5:29:37 AM, "Warren Doney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote regarding Re: [newbie] WINE help: > - Original Message - > From: "Paul Hendrick" > > Unreal also runs. > Which Wine/MDK version? > 7.0 + latest Wine won't work for me + breaks Unreal in Windows... I was using the last wine in the 1999 series with mandrake 6.1. You need to udate your unreal files, or it will hang right at the start of the intro. If you don't update Unreal, you can try running it in Windows, then setting the resolution and any other options to do with the display, to what you'll be using when you're running it through wine. So, if you're Linux display is set at 800x600, make sure unreal is set to that too. Also, try using the -desktop 800x600 option when running wine. HTH
Re: [newbie] KDE Themes and Colors
>> Original Message << On 2/21/00, 11:03:01 PM, bluebottle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote regarding Re: [newbie] KDE Themes and Colors: > On Mon, 21 Feb 2000, you wrote: > > i have unsuccessfully attempted to change the color themes in KDE. i am > > running Mandrake 7.0. can anyone help? Run the KDE control centre from a console prompt ( I think the command is: kcontrol) then try to change the colours, themes etc. Look at the text in the console, and it'll probably tell you that you don't have write perrmissions to a certain file. So, log in as root, browse to the file and change the permissions, in the file properties. You can also do this by su root, then using chmod. But I've forgotten the commands to use ;) HTH
[newbie] Saving Themes
Hi, Does anyone know how I can save my desktop theme into a *.tar.gz file for people to download and use on their system? Also, where can I find software for recording songs into mp3 format? tia -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.linux-mdk.net
[newbie] Sortcuts on applications CD?
Hi, I've been looking through the contents of the applications cd that are included in my linux-mandrake powerpack distro, and in the /RPMS folder, there are a lot of files. All of these are shortcuts. I've been trying to run q3test that I downloaded but it won't work. I have been told to try the version that was included with my distribution, but I can't find the file which isn't a shortcut. How do I install the rpm? -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.linux-mdk.net
[newbie] X-Server Problems with MDK 6.1 :(
Hi, I've installed MDK 6.1 from the CD I was sent and everything went fine untill I started up GIMP. When I tried to select a custom colour, the panel became distorted. I've taken a screenshot of it. http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/gimp.jpg I e-mailed Gael Duval and it seems as though it is an x-server problem. What would be the best thing for me to do here? un-Install XFree86 3.3.4, and put 3.3.3 back on? Or is there something else I could do? I've tried different settings etc, and I've forced a re-install of GIMP from my old MDK6 cd, but it still happens. I've tried using the VooDoo3 and Banshee Drivers (that are on the card list by default now ), but I've not had any luck either way. If putting XFree86 3.3.3 back on is a solution, whats the easiest way of taking 3.3.4 away safely? Thanks for any help. -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
Re: [newbie] Nuke protection?
On Thu, 09 Sep 1999, you wrote: > Paul Hendrick wrote: > > > Hi, > > Does Mandrake 6 have Nuke protection? I go on IRC every now and again so I'm > > sure a lot of people here will know why I could do with it :-/ > > If not, is there any program for this? I've looked at > > http://easynet.linuxberg.com for something, but I don't think theres any files > > there to help me out. > OK, I'll byte 8-), what's Nuke protection? I'm not exactly sure what it is, but I know what it can do :( When you enter a channel on IRC your IP is there for everyone to see it. There are loads of "Nuke" programs for Windoze and all someone has to do is enter your IP and click send or "Kill IP". After a few seconds the victim IP is dead, i.e your modem hangs up. There was a program called NukeNabber for Windows. Also, Lockdown2000 (http://www.lockdown200.com). These progs basically intecept the nuke and disable the port. I think they get you by sending data packets that get bigger and biger untill your connection is lost... -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
Re: [newbie] Setting KMail to check automatically]
Hi, For the same (or in some cases greater) flexibility in a web mail account you can try: www.linuxmail.org I just signed up with this web mail account. Does anyone else who uses them think it's strange that an ad banner is advertising Windows 2000 when you collect your e-mail? :) -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
[newbie] Nuke protection?
Hi, Does Mandrake 6 have Nuke protection? I go on IRC every now and again so I'm sure a lot of people here will know why I could do with it :-/ If not, is there any program for this? I've looked at http://easynet.linuxberg.com for something, but I don't think theres any files there to help me out. -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
[newbie] ReWriting the MBR to linux?
Hi, Where/what is the command that I use after rebuilding the kernel so that Linux will boot? IIRC it's somthing like "./lilo", but I can't remember where I am supposed to do this. Thanks for any help. -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
Re: [newbie] Setting KMail to check automatically
On Wed, 08 Sep 1999, you wrote: > Why advertise windoze software on a linux mailing list? Because the author of the article I replied to, said Express was used most of the time, IMO if you have to use Windows, you should use software that is better than what is given. -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
Re: [newbie] Setting KMail to check automatically
On Wed, 08 Sep 1999, you wrote: > I have looked at Kmail briefly as I do not yet use Linux all the time. (I > will have to slowly break my wife in on it.) My impression was that it > looked and acted a lot like Outlook Express which I use all the time. I > think I even saw what you are talking about. In Outlook the feature is > under Tools and Options. If there is a similar area for settings try > there. It will say "Check for new messages every __ minutes" I'm sure I > saw it. I poked around to just verify that this was the program I would > like to use and that I would be able to set it up. > Brian I've just had a look at the option of "Interval checking", but theres nothing about specifying a time :( Does anyone know of an e-mail program that will let me do things like interval checking? If you mostly use windows, why not try TheBat! for your e-mail? http://www.ritlabs.com It's excellant IMO. -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
Re: [newbie] screen res
On Tue, 07 Sep 1999, you wrote: > hi there, > i've seen various posts about screen resolution probs (with no answer to my > particulart situation). > unfortunately, the ctrl-alt-plus does nothing. in > fact, the resolution isn't even 640x480, its some > sort of default resolution (like 240x310). i've > tried to install on two different boxes, both have > the same problem, and both have AGP video cards > (but not the same card)... is the AGP card the > problem? if it is, what's the work-around for it? > the text console runs fine and even the GUI works > correctly (what i can see of it), so this just > seems to be a video issue. any help would be > greatly appreciated. thanks in advance. AFAIK linux doesnt have any preferance towards AGP or PCI cards, except it does probe for a PCI one. The problem could be that your card isn't supported by Linux yet or it could be something simple, like you've selected the wrong colour depth/screen resolution. Try running XF86Setup ( you may need to install first though) What card are you using? If it's a voodoo or TNT card, then you can download the drivers for these. http://glide.xxedgexx.com for the VooDoo drivers and the x-server. I think theres info there about other graphix cards too. -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
Re: [newbie] what is?
On Tue, 07 Sep 1999, you wrote: > I was under the impression that the swap shouldn't be any bigger that > 128 since Linux won't read anything bigger anyway. Am I wrong? Nope, you're not wrong. Splitting that 256Mb swap partition into two would be better. It's just wasted disk space otherwise > - Original Message - > I have 6110 set aside for linux with a swap of 256mb -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick
Re: [newbie] AV Progs?
On Sun, 05 Sep 1999, you wrote: > On Sat, 04 Sep 1999, you wrote: > > Does anyone think it is neccesary to use AV programs for Linux? > > If a Trojan is installed on my Windows partition, can people still access my > > PC when I'm using Linux? Or are trojans boot virii so wont run unless I boot > > win98? > > > You're safe while in Linux As long as you don't do something > silly like go on-line as "root". :-) > John :) I only use root to install programs or games etc... Why does logging in as root make it easier? I know that this is the case, but how come? -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
[newbie] Video
Hi, I'm using the most upto date drivers for my Creative Banshee card, yet when I play video (the intro on Civilisation Call To Power for example) it is really slow and unwatchable. The "Morph" screen saver is also slow. What can I do to solve this? I'm using Mandrake 6, Banshee VooDoo2, PII 450, 96MB RAM -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
Re: [newbie] /etc/resolv.conf is missing
On Fri, 03 Sep 1999, you wrote: > I recently had a melt down. I messed around with the monitor settings. When I > rebooted everything was messed up. So I re-installed. Now I can only connect > to the web as root. When I am a normal user I get an error message when I > start kppp. It says /etc/resolv.conf is missing and to create a non-empty file > with appropriate read and write permissions. So if there is anyone out there > that could lend me a hand I would certainly appreciate it.Don Log in as root, the go to the /etc dir on your system. Right click the resolve.conf file, and go to properties. Then go to the permissions tab and click the groups and others buttons. This will make the file available to other users, not just root. HTH -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
[newbie] Mandrake 6.0 - 6.1
Hi, Does anyone know of the differences between Linux Mandrake 6.0 and 6.1? I'm getting a pre release version of 6.1, and I would like to know it it's worth installing it over my present installation? -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
[newbie] Just a few questions
Hi, I've got WinE to work and I'm experimanting with what will work and what wont. But is it posible to create a shortcut on the desktop to launch an application through WinE without having to use a console? Also, when I open a window, the size isn;t right. When I resize it so I can see all of it's contents It's fine, but if I have to close it again, then re-open it, the size goes back to the default. The last thing is when I drag windows around the desktop, is there any way of disabling the function that takes it to the nearest object? I.e when I'm moving the CD player, it will be pulled toward any open windows, or the edge of the screen. Is there any way of stopping those problems? Thanks for any information. -- Best Regards, Paul Hendrick http://www.btinternet.com/~engprin1/linux.htm
[newbie] QT Files
I'm using Mandrake 6 and I've used the update feature to get the latest files. Should all of the most important lib files be installed on my system by default? I've downloaded the free version of the QT software, but the instalation is too tricky...I have to make a .profile file and edit all kinds of things in it. Is there an easier way of getting it installed? The install file that was in the tarball(?) is not easy for a newbie like me to follow :(( Thanks, Paul
[newbie] Stoopid Newbie SLRN question
Hi there, Im trying to get slrn working. Form the konsole, I do: "slrn" I get: "Reading startup file /usr/lib/slrn/slrn/rc. You need to set the NNTPSERVER environment variable to your server name. Example (csh):setenv NNTPSERVER my.news.server slrn fatal error: Unable to select server/post object." My ISPs news server is news.btinternet.com, so what command to I use to set up the NNTP server? :( I miss MP Gravity Also, is there a dialer that supports the CHAP protocol, which will auto dial/redial and display my connection speed and IP? Kppp only seems to show the port speed. -- Cheers, Paul Hendrick
[newbie] Networking
Hello, Does anyone know how I culd solve this problem, or provide the URL with a guide, or a better solution? "I've just picked up a New Machine and a Ethernet Hub (100Mb/sec) Netgear FE-104 as well as two PCI Network cards with it (Both Netgear 100 Mb/sec) and wanted to turn my P90 into pure Linux box to use as a Dialup machine and a Host for my MUD's Development site so I code offline.. The other machine is Win(ahem)dows as It's more or less a game's machiine.. What I'm having trouble with is the actual networking to get TCP/IP connection outside from the Windows machine.. I've been told to use Squid but other then that nothing.. And Squid being a bitch to work with.. Was wondering if you knew of a better way or a Guide for SQUID" Best regards, Paul mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[newbie] Huge Linux crash
Hi there, Earlier on today I was cycling through some desktop themes when Mandrake had a Win98 style crash. The whole system locked up so I had to press the reset button. When Linux tried to reboot, I got the usual 'drive wasn't cleanly unmounted' or something. Then after that, about 70% of the boot operations failed. I tried to reboot again and again, and even tried using the recovery disk, but nothing worked. I've re-installed now, but can anyone tell me why such a thing happened and how to avoid it in future? Very rare for Linux to do this :-/ Best regards, Paul mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[newbie] Sound Card
Hi, I FINALLY got the new x-server for my Banshee card set up, so I can have any res I like now, but after setting up my SB16, the samples are played, and Audio CD's can be played, but how to I set Linux up for sound events, like start up and shut down? Also, is it posible to configure Linux to show images when it is booting? Best regards, Paul mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
No Subject
Hi, Today I installed Linux Mandrake 6.0. After the installation I logged in but the resolution was set as 300x200. Running "setup" or "xf86config" to change the res to 800x600 doesnt work, it just goes back to 300x200. Pressing ctrl, alt +/- has no effect either. Any suggestions? Best Regards, Paul Hendrick
