Re: [newbie] officially ms free

[Paul R]

I'm looking forward to my copy of Return to Castle Wolfenstein I ordered
from http://www.TuxGames.com  You can buy the Windows version, and
download the Linux installer from IdSoftware.  So it really is a Linux
game, it just uses the game files from the cd.  TuxGames sells it with
the files necessary so you don't have to do the extraction from the cd
from a windows partition or through wine (like idsoftware says). 
Awesome gameplay on that!

- Paul

On Wed, 2002-04-10 at 10:34, Ronald J. Hall wrote:
> James Thomas wrote:
> > 
> > Alas, I can't do this as I need Windows to:
> > 1. Play Games
> > 2. Use my Scanner - it's not yet supported under Linux that I can find and
> > scannerdrake doesn't recognize it.
> > 
> > Once game manufacturers start producing more games under Linux, I'll glady
> > make the final switch. Unfortunately, the few commercial games that have
> > gone Linux have not sold very well, so evidently the market isn't there yet.
> > Sigh.
> > 
> > James
> 
> Hi James. If I might ask, what games? I was hanging on to a Windog dual-boot
> installation just because a few of my fav games wouldn't work correctly under
> Linux, but after using Transgamings' Winex, I'm a believer. (and I no longer
> dual boot - Windoze is dead, buried, and burning in Hades!)
> 
> I use Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction and Starcraft here. Go to:
> 
> http://www.transgaming.com
> 
> for a list of compatible games and how well they work/don't work. Its well
> worth the visit! ;-)
> 
> Good luck.
> 
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[newbie] VIM was: broken files through rpmdrake: nautilus, vim, perl

[paul r]

After updating some files, vim was giving me the following error and not
starting up:

"vim: error while loading shared libraries: libperl.so: cannot load shared object 
file: No such file or directory"

Uninstalling vim-enhanced fixed this, but I need vim-enhanced's PERL
interpreters.  How should I go about fixing this?

-Paul R


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[newbie] broken files through rpmdrake: nautilus, vim, perl

[paul r]

I tried to upgrade some programs via rpmdrake, now broken.

How do I get them to a previous state?

I tried to upgrade nautilus, bad idea I suppose, now will only run as
root.  It seems too many dependencies to uninstall and reinstall.  How
do I revert to previous state?

For some reason vim will no longer start either.
error:  "vim: error while loading shared libraries: libperl.so: cannot
load shared object file: No such file or directory"

Please help!

:)

-Paul R



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[newbie] cooker

[paul r]

Taken from the cooker FAQ:
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/cookerfaq.php3

"Cooker is the development version of the Linux-Mandrake operating
system, whose official producer and publisher is MandrakeSoft, Inc.

* MandrakeSoft homepage: http://www.mandrakesoft.com
* Linux-Mandrake: http://www.linux-mandrake.com
* Cooker homepage: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/cookerdevel.php3

The purpose of Cooker is to improve the distribution by permitting a
better interaction between the development team and the users of
Linux-Mandrake, both for debugging and adding new features."

On 21 Jun 2001 23:24:35 -0400, Juan Carlos wrote:
> Thanks for the help.
> 
> What´s the difference between Mandrake and Mandrake Cooker?



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Re: [newbie] gaim compile issues

[paul r]

Thank you, Eduardo.  That helped, but I am now getting the following
error:

"In file included from internal.h:5,
 from ZAsyncLocate.c:15:
sysdep.h:54: conflicting types for `sys_errlist'
/usr/include/stdio.h:553: previous declaration of `sys_errlist'
In file included from sysdep.h:60,
 from internal.h:5,
 from ZAsyncLocate.c:15:
/usr/include/string.h:229: parse error before `__errnum'
/usr/include/string.h:229: conflicting types for `sys_errlist'
sysdep.h:54: previous declaration of `sys_errlist'
make[3]: *** [ZAsyncLocate.lo] Error 1
make[3]: Leaving directory
`/home/paul/files/gaim-0.11.0pre14/plugins/zephyr'
make[2]: *** [all-recursive] Error 1
make[2]: Leaving directory `/home/paul/files/gaim-0.11.0pre14/plugins'
make[1]: *** [all-recursive] Error 1
make[1]: Leaving directory `/home/paul/files/gaim-0.11.0pre14'
make: *** [all-recursive-am] Error 2"


On 21 Jun 2001 23:54:10 -0500, Eduardo Dominguez wrote:
> install db1-devel (i think)
> 
> 
> On Thursday 21 June 2001 23:35, you wrote:
> > Trying to compile the new version of Gaim 11 pre 14 I ran into the
> > follwing errors:
> >
> > I typed "./configure --enable-panel" then "make" at the end of the usual
> > stream I get the following:
> >
> > "/usr/bin/ld: cannot find -ldb1
> > collect2: ld returned 1 exit status
> > make[2]: *** [au2h] Error 1
> > make[2]: Leaving directory `/home/paul/files/gaim-0.11.0pre14/sounds'
> > make[1]: *** [all-recursive] Error 1
> > make[1]: Leaving directory `/home/paul/files/gaim-0.11.0pre14'
> > make: *** [all-recursive-am] Error 2"
> >
> > What can I do to fix this?
> > Also, how can I check what version GTK I have installed?
> >
> > -Paul R
> >
> >
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[newbie] gaim compile issues

[paul r]

Trying to compile the new version of Gaim 11 pre 14 I ran into the
follwing errors:

I typed "./configure --enable-panel" then "make" at the end of the usual
stream I get the following:

"/usr/bin/ld: cannot find -ldb1
collect2: ld returned 1 exit status
make[2]: *** [au2h] Error 1
make[2]: Leaving directory `/home/paul/files/gaim-0.11.0pre14/sounds'
make[1]: *** [all-recursive] Error 1
make[1]: Leaving directory `/home/paul/files/gaim-0.11.0pre14'
make: *** [all-recursive-am] Error 2"

What can I do to fix this?
Also, how can I check what version GTK I have installed?

-Paul R


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[newbie] looking to buy new hd, size an issue?

[Paul R]

I going to buy a larger hard drive.  I was looking at a 75Gb drive.
Maybe half shared with Windows.  Do I need to worry about having
partitions that are too large?  What is a reasonable limit?  I'll
probably be running ReisserFS on them.  Thanks.

-Paul R


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[newbie] glibc upgrading

[Paul R]

How can I upgrade my glibc libraries?  I downloaded some newer Mandrake 
versions in rpm form, but trying to rpm -U gets me a huge list of 
programs that need glibc.  So, I was wondering:

1.  How do I upgrade?  I get teh safe problem if I rpm -U or rpm -F the 
new one or rpm -e the old one.

2.  Do I need to use an rpm at all, or can I use a tarball?

3.  If I use a src.rpm, how do I install it?  Never used one of these.

4.  Do I need to use the Mandrake rpm's, or can I safely use any glibc's?


Thanks!

-Paul R


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Re: [newbie] rpmdrake doesn't update on upgrade

[Paul R]

As further clarification:  I can't find the version number for rpmdrake, 
but I am refering to the one included in 7.2.

-Paul R

Paul R wrote:

> I've been having a problem with rpmdrake (not sure which version).
> I believe it may be a bug in the program.  After upgrading a package via 
> the command line ("rpm -U packagename"), the package does not appear to 
> be upgraded in rpmdrake, it appears upgraded in kpackage however.
> 
> Anybody had similar experience/knows what I'm doing wrong?
> 
> -Paul R
> 
> 
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[newbie] rpmdrake doesn't update on upgrade

[Paul R]

I've been having a problem with rpmdrake (not sure which version).
I believe it may be a bug in the program.  After upgrading a package via 
the command line ("rpm -U packagename"), the package does not appear to 
be upgraded in rpmdrake, it appears upgraded in kpackage however.

Anybody had similar experience/knows what I'm doing wrong?

-Paul R


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Re: [newbie] PMFirewall and IPchains

[Paul R]

Ok, so what are some good ways to convert PMFirewall rules to IPChains? 
  I'm running IPChains now, witht the rules set up by PMFirewall (added 
a rule to close port 1024 which PMFirewall left open).  But how do I 
make it close (as opposed to filter) ports.  ALso, any specific 
unnecessary ports PMF leaves open that I should close with IPChains?

-Paul R

Tom Brinkman wrote:

>Getting back to PMfirewall leaving some ports open:   I've got a 
> complete mental block when it comes to comprehending the ipchains rules. 
> I'm at even more of a total loss with the new iptables in 2.4.x kernels.
> I have found that I can completely secure my box, all ports, using a 
> combination of PMfirewall (all default answers) to write the ipchains rules 
> for me, and then also starting portsentry (simple instructions for 
> portsentry setup are in it's docs).  Then going to:
> http://www.sdesign.com/cgi-bin/fwtest.cgi?APPLY=Scan+Me+Now
>   and doing the basic scan.  Besides their report, I can then read root's 
> mail (I have kmail set up for this) and the 'attack alert' goes on for 
> ever. Skimming thru it, SecureDesign's scanner is rejected for every port !
> Almost daily while reading root's mail I see a few (prob'ly benign) 
> attempts to scan or connect to me, all similarly rejected.


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Re: [newbie] SSL on PINE

[Paul R]

If no other documentation exists, you can translate this page into 
Spanish, and someone on the list can then translate it into English.

-paul r

Jordi Salvador Pont wrote:

> I know a link to an internet page, but this page isn't in English. It's in
> a local laguage, and I think that very few people understand Catalan.
> 
> The page is:
> 
> http://www.salleurl.edu/~is08139
> 
> I don't know enough English to translate the page. I'm sorry.
> 
> -
> Jordi Salvador Pont
> Linux User 208850
> mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> URL: http://www.salleurl.edu/~is09597


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Re: [newbie] RPM Packages

[Paul R]

Check to see if there is a source package availabale, or another rpm of 
the same package.  Sometimes they have different suffixes for rpm4 and 
rpm3 rpms, but I don't remember what they are.

-paul r

Dale Kosan wrote:

> Sounds like the rpm you are trying to install is made for version 4 of 
> the rpm program.I do not think it will work but someone else might be 
> able to help better than I.Good luck...
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Dale Kosan
> 
>  
> 
> <http://www.chicorporation.com> 


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Re: [newbie] Mozilla 0.8 mail amount not showing corectly

[Paul R]

That's odd.  I haven't seen that.  But Mozilla is Beta as well. 
Something like that happens to me sometimes, but it is fixed when I 
swicth folders.  Does this help?

-Paul R


Neville Cobb wrote:

> when I download mail, say there is 200 incoming. When it has completed 
> receiving the mail the counter in the mail folders do not change and I 
> cannot see the mail in the right hand windows either. If I close it down 
> and re-open it I get the same result. But this id the strange part - if 
> I shut mozilla down and then open up netscape 4.76, close it down and 
> then re-open mozilla, all the correct mail quantities are displaying in 
> the mail folder and right panel. Any clues?


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Re: [newbie] OK, another problem "su" is unresponsive [resolved]

[Paul R]

Ok, here's a clarification of the problem, and the resolution.

I upgraded my glibc packages from 2.1.3-16mdk to 2.1.3-18.3mdk.  I did 
this from the command line as advized by the Mandrake site (my Mandrake 
Update was refusing to propperly handle them).

I then found that I could not use the "su" command in the gnome terminal 
while in Gnome.  I also found that I could not open administrative GUI 
programs in Gnome (as user) that would normally bring up a password 
dialogue box.

With the help of some friendly folks at #gnome-help over at 
irc.gnome.org , I learned the problem was with the xalf v. 0.42 package. 
  So I went over to rpmfind.net found v. 0.8 and violla!  Problem 
resolved.  Another potential resolution is to simpply uninstall xalf.

Thanks for hearing me out, folks.

Just wanted to leave this documented here in case anybody else runs into 
this problem.

-Paul R

PS for the record:

xalf:

This is a small utility to provide feedback when starting X11 applications.

Feedback can be given via four different indicators:
* an invisible window (to be used in conjunction with a task pager 
like Gnomes tasklist_applet or KDE Taskbar)
* an generic splashscreen
* an hourglass attached to the mouse cursor
* or an animated star




Paul Rodríguez wrote:

> I upgraded the glibc libraries on my computer from glibc "2.1.3-16mdk" to
> "2.1.3-18.3mdk" for glibc, glibc-devel, and glibc-profile.  I tried doing
> this from within MandrakeUpdate, but the install would stall, not giving me
> any error messages.  So I downloaded them from rpmfind.net (not the cooker
> version, the normal mandrake ones).  I exited X, from a virtual desktop I
> typed (a la mandrake website):
> 
> rpm -Fvh glibc-2.1.3-18.3mdk-i586.rpm
> rpm -Fvh glibc-devel-2.1.3-18.3mdk-i586.rpm
> rpm -Fvh glibc-profile-2.1.3-18.3mdk-i586.rpm
> 
> Everything seemed normal, except, after re-entering X, I found I couldn't
> access the "su" command.  I get the following error:
> 
> "error in loading shared libraries:libxalflaunch.so.0:cannot open shared
> object file:no such file or directory"
> 
> This only happens in Gnome.  Trying to open DrakConf, rpmdrake, or anything
> that would normally open up a password dialog window, doesn't do anything.
> 
> What happenned?  How can I fix it?
> 
> -Paul R
> 
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Re: [newbie] Where did D: go?

[Paul R]

Hi, Caroll, this is a bug on the 7.1 installer when run in non-expert 
mode. 

There is a fix at

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/heliumlast.php3
halfway down the page (2nd error scenario).

Download the script and save it as a file and then run it using the 
command "perl linux_extended_fix.pl". 

Searching the list's database you can find explanations of what caused 
this problem, I'm not really sure off the top of my head (actually, I 
didn't understand it when I read it).  :)

Good luck!  I hope this helps!

-paul r
Carroll Grigsby wrote:

> I'm in the process of undergoing a major rebuild/reinstall. I've
> replaced the old m/b with an Abit KT7 and Athlon 800. Neat. After I god
> the system up and running, I said to decided to just kill all of the old
> software and start over. That turned out to be not so neat. After
> removing all of the old partitions from both drives with PM 6.0, I
> installed  Win98SE on the master -- 10 gb, two partitions. Sorta got
> that working, so tonight I put LM 7.1 on the other drive (15 gb). Not
> wanting to push things, I settled for the basic LM install. All went
> well with one exception: I can access the win d: from Linux, but windows
> can't. Says there ain't no such critter. Any ideas about how I can
> convince windows that the extended partition is still there? If worse
> comes to worse, I can always use windows' fdisk to recreate the
> partition and reload the stuff that's in there, but I'd like to avoid
> that hassle. (The thing that really ticks me off about this is that I've
> done this before without a hitch. Guess I forgot something.)
> Regards,
> cmg
> 
> 



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Re: [newbie] USB Webcams . . .

[Paul R]

What programs are you trying to use it with?

-Paul R

KompuKit wrote:

> i'm having a terrible time setting up my:
> creative labs videoblaster II USB...
> I have 7.2 installed...
> 
> Paul R wrote:
> 
>> On this topic, I'm also looking for a good TWAIN compliant video
>> conferencing program for my USB webcam, I have no idea what progam to
>> try to use it.
>> 
>> -Paul R
>> 
>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> 
>>> I have checked out a few things and I am still having seom problems
>>> setting
>>> up my camera to work on USB.
>>> 
>>> I think it has omething to do with the fact that I have no clue what I am
>>> doing.
>>> 
>>> Ive read through every help file in the world on getting it to work, I
>>> have
>>> Mandrake 7.1 with the 2.2.15 and 2.2.17 + USB patch running on my box
>>> at this
>>> point. Has ANYONE had any luck with this at all?
>>> 
>>> One thing it said to download was a program called "xawtv" I dotn knwo
>>> what
>>> it is or does but I can not open it through RPM. It says it cant open
>>> files
>>> that are => 3, i dont know waht this means, but maybe it could be the
>>> answer.
>>> 
>>> I have the the video4linux modules installed correctly, but I am still
>>> stuck.
>>> 
>>> You guys(and gals) have been such a blessing to me and I want to just
>>> thank
>>> you all in advance.
>>> 
>>> ~Lance
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Re: [newbie] KDE Menus

[Paul R]

Speaking of menu editing, anybody know how to change permissions so that 
all users (or one) can edit the menus?  I'm talking about Gnome here, 
but interested in KDE too.

_paul r

Jose M. Sanchez wrote:

> update-menus -v
> 
> -JMS
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Hildmann
> Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2000 9:16 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [newbie] KDE Menus
> 
> 
> Hello All,
> When I upgraded some programs their links went away in the menus.  The last
> one was Pan.  I can add the programs again thru the menu editor but I was
> wondering if there was an easier way...
> I'm using Mandrake 7.2 with KDE 2.0
> Thanks,
> --
> Paul
> Linux User #191842 
> 2.2.17-21MDK
> 
> 
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Re: [newbie] dhcp failure

[Paul R]

do you have a firewall set up?  I ask because I have to dhcpcd, then run 
firewall to get ip.

-paul r

Christopher I Trojan wrote:

> Hey folks, 
> 
> I'm trying to install a cable ethernet connection on linux-mandrake 7.2
> (CD complete that I bought at CompUSA). Only trouble is, I can't get the
> dhcp daemon to find an ip address at aurora startup, and furthermore, I
> can't get DrakeConfig to connect to the netwok either- it says it is
> restarting network connection eth0, but then it still doesn't work. Any
> known problems with the dhcp daemon?  Any suggestions?
> P.S. my network card is DEC 2x something or another, and it is listed as
> compatible.  It uses the DEC tulip driver, which linux says is installed.
> 
> Thanks a lot,
> 
> Chris Trojan
> 
> 
> 


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Re: [newbie] rpm 4

[Paul R]

Do you know if I would have the smae problems installing another version 
of rpm 4?  I found an rpm-4 rpm from the rpm web site.  Is this one 
safer to install to update my version of rpm?

-Paul R

Tom Brinkman wrote:

> On Wednesday 06 December 2000 11:30 am, Paul R wrote:
> 
>> Anybody know how I can install rpm4?
> 
> 
>   ftp://ftp.tvd.be/packages/mandrake-devel/cooker/Mandrake/RPMS/
> 
> Only if you're trying to trash your system:  You can download the 
> cooker rpm-4.0-10mdk.i586.rpm, put it in a dir by itself and run 'rpm 
> -Uvh *.rpm'   I'm certain you'll get many failed dependencies when you 
> do. You can then dl those dependencies from cooker, and try 'rpm- Uvh 
> *.rpm' again.  You'll prob'ly get more failed depends again. You can 
> keep repeating the above process till you don't get any more failures.
> I doubt you'll ever get that far, but if you're unlucky and you do, 
> you'll have rpm-4, but you'll also have a buggy, unstable system.
> 
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Re: [newbie] Mandrake 7.2 on a Dell Laptop...

[Paul R]

Hi.  I also have a Dell laptop (Inspiron) with the Xircom Cardbus 
Ethernet + Modem.  I haven't had many problems with linux.  I'm assuming 
you've got a DSL or Cable connection if you want it to pick up the IP on 
startup.  This I believe is a quirk with the Xircom cardbus, it work 
"fine" with Linux,  but is not completely compatable.  What I have to do 
with mine is run "ppoe -start" for DSL or "dhcpcd start" for cable after 
I start up.  You might be able to fix this, but so far, this has been 
working for me. 

Peak Mail wrote:

> I'm having several problems with Mandrake on my laptop.
> I have a Xircom Cardbus Ethernet 100 + Modem card and since I've installed Mandrake 
>7.2 I can't get an ip address when booting into Linux. I had Red Hat 6.2 and it 
>worked fine then... Any thoughts?
> Also, when shutting down Linux it's not unmounting my harddrive. Any thoughts on 
>this one?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Roger
> 
> 
> 


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Re: [newbie] Installed Mandrake, can't find "D" drive

[Paul R]

That URL can be found here:

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/heliumlast.php3
Second error scenario at the bottom.

-Paul R

Charles A Edwards wrote:

> If you are saying that you had 2 Win partitions, C and D, and that your D
> partition no longer shows up in Windows this is caused by a bug in the 7.1
> installation program which occurs when you run it in automatic mode.
> Your D partition has been included in the extended Linux partition created
> by the installation and is no longer visible in Windows.
> There is a fix listed on the Mandrake web site.
> 
>Charles
> 
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Newbie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 3:18 AM
> Subject: [newbie] Installed Mandrake, can't find "D" drive
> 
> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> I just upgraded form RH 6.0 to Mandrake 7.1 on my M$Win95 box and
>> everything went fine.  I got my sound card, modem and network card
>> configured without a problem. However, I just noticed when I went
>> install a program on 95 so I could use it via WINE, that my "D" drive is
>> not visable.  It is visable on my linux desktop and I can read
>> everything that's on it.  Did I hose some kind of regedit file or
>> something, and is this normal?
>> 
>> TIA,
>> 
>> Michael
>> 
>> 


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Re: [newbie] Linux v Windows

[Paul R]

I think the many strengths of Linux can only be added to by smoother 
installation.  Linux remains a very strong, felxible, stable, and free 
os.  Sure, it may take the fun of the chase out of installing for a few 
souls, but you can be rest assured (I hope) that any work done on 
usabillity and UI will be done "on top" and not exclude what already 
exists, only adding to to the user's options. 

Mark Weaver wrote:

>> At present, Linux is still relatively complex to set up and use, however it is 
>progressing at a rapid pace. 
>> 
>> But until it reaches the point that your average Joe Bloggs (sorry Joe, just 
>picking a name out of the air :) who works in the bakery down the street, can go 
>home, turn on his Linux box that he picked up from his local electrical store, stick 
>in a new game and be up and running in 5 minutes - it just isn't going to be popular 
>to the mainstream public.
> 
> 
> When that happens I'm going to stop using it and look for something else
> because when that happens it will not longer "BE" linux, but another
> stinking icr$sotf wannabe clone.
> 
> 
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Re: [newbie] MandrakeUpdate and librpmio.so.0

[Paul R]

I've been having the exact same problem.  Have you figured out how to 
get around this yet?

-Paul R

U2Zoo wrote:

> Oops. I spoke too soon.
> 
> Mandrake 7.2
> I am still unable to update rpm (which is where the librpmio.so.0 file that
> I need lives) using MandrakeUpdate.
> 
> I get a dependency error, i.e. glibc >=2.1.92 is required.
> I currently have glibc-2.1.3-16mdk.i586.rpm installed.
> 
> However, when I try to update to glibc-2.2-12mdk.i586.rpm, MandrakeUpdate
> retrieves the 12MB file and then comes up with the following unhelpful
> requestor:
> 
> "Error. Package can't be installed glibc-2.2-12mdk.i586.rpm"
> 
> How can I find the cause of this error?
> Will MandrakeUpdate ever work?
> My brain hurts!
> 
> Bernie.
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
> 
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Re: [newbie] Gnome Vs. KDE

[Paul R]

Does anybody know which is more memory and resource intensive?  
KDE1/KDE2 or Gnome?

Kelly, Christopher wrote:

> Okay, I'm curious. How can I use Gnome instead of KDE? And what are the
> differneces?
> 
> Thanks,
> Chris Kelly
> Registered Linux user 185775
> 
> 
> 
> 


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Re: [newbie] virtual desktops

[Paul R]

Thanks, Alan!  That makes a lot of sense!  I feel a little silly, but 
thanks for pointing that out to me.

-Paul

Alan Shoemaker wrote:

> Paul Rodriguez wrote:
> 
>> For some reason I don't have the settings set to
>> switch between virtual desktops using keystrokes.  How
>> can I set my linux box (using 7.1) to switch between
>> these using alt+function keys?  I'm particularly
>> interested in going to console or text mode
>> (full-screen).  Also, is there any way to do this
>> without the keyboard shortcuts?  BTW, I use Gnome as
>> my UI.
>> Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving!
>> -Paul R
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> Paulwhen you're in a gui that's ctl-alt-f(1-6), not just 
> alt.  When you're in a console it's just alt-f(1-6) to get to 
> another tty console or alt-f(7) to get back to your gui 
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Re: [newbie] (translation) problemas com minha placa de video

[Paul R]

Should read : S3 savage 2000 chip set

Paul R wrote:
> 
> Translation (from Portuguese):
> 
> Hello, everybody.
> I am having a very serious problem with my video card I bought last
> week.  It seems that Mandrake does not recognize the card.  I have a
> Viper II Z 200 with an S# savage 2000 chip set.  I would very much like
> to know how to configure the card.  I'm sick of seeing the Winblows blue
> screen of death.  Thank you for your help.
> 
> -Jo
> 
> Hun Geng Jo wrote:
> >
> > olá pessoal
> > Estou tendo um problema seríssimo com minha placa de
> >
> > video q comprei há uma semana..
> >
> > Me parece que o mandrake não reconhece a placa.
> >
> > Minha placa de video eh Viper II Z 200 com chip set
> >
> > S3 savage 2000..
> >
> > Gostaria muito de saber a configuração da placa..
> >
> > pois já estou cheio de ver tela azul do Ruindows
> >
> > Me entende?
> >
> > Obrigado pela atenção
> >
> > Jo
> >
> > 
> > O YAHOO! GEOCITIES CHEGOU AO BRASIL!
> > Crie sua home page com tudo em português - http://br.geocities.com
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Re: [newbie] (translation) problemas com minha placa de video

[Paul R]

Translation (from Portuguese):

Hello, everybody.
I am having a very serious problem with my video card I bought last
week.  It seems that Mandrake does not recognize the card.  I have a
Viper II Z 200 with an S# savage 2000 chip set.  I would very much like
to know how to configure the card.  I'm sick of seeing the Winblows blue
screen of death.  Thank you for your help.

-Jo

Hun Geng Jo wrote:
> 
> olá pessoal
> Estou tendo um problema seríssimo com minha placa de
> 
> video q comprei há uma semana..
> 
> Me parece que o mandrake não reconhece a placa.
> 
> Minha placa de video eh Viper II Z 200 com chip set
> 
> S3 savage 2000..
> 
> Gostaria muito de saber a configuração da placa..
> 
> pois já estou cheio de ver tela azul do Ruindows
> 
> Me entende?
> 
> Obrigado pela atenção
> 
> Jo
> 
> 
> O YAHOO! GEOCITIES CHEGOU AO BRASIL!
> Crie sua home page com tudo em português - http://br.geocities.com

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[newbie] netscape backup

[Paul R]

Anybody know how to save mail and bookmarks and transfer to another
system or restore them after reinstall?

-Paul R

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[newbie] trojan horses

[Paul R]

Anybody know of a way to check for trojan horses?

I tried http://www.hackerwhacker.com and I found 2 or 3 ports open that
*could* be trojans.  ANy way to verify?

-Paul R

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Re: [newbie] Use of ampersand in .rc files

[Paul R]

I'm not familiar with this program, but my understanding is that you end
a comman in & in order to be able to reuse the terminal and not have to
leave it open and unusabel while the program is running.  Try it was
other programs.

-Paul R

Jeff Malka wrote:
> 
> In using a command like xsetroot in a .xinitrc or .bash_profile, etc, does
> one need to end the command line with a & or not?
> 
> Actual command is  xsetroot -cursor_name left_ptr -fg cyan -bg black
> 
> Confused.  Thanks.
> 
> (Do not answer "Dear confused"):-))
> 
> Jeff Malka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Registered Linux user  183185

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Re: [newbie] wine and share

[Paul R]

Francois Massonneau wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> I have a problem when I want to run a windows  program.
> I do not have any windows HD on my system, but I have a windows
> program I need to run.
> I have no problem to run it as "root", but as a simple user, it
> doesn't want to run. Each time I have a message saying something like
> that :
> "You must install the program SHARE.EXE before starting those
> programs.
> To install the program SHARE.EXE, you have to read the documentation
> related to the DOS Operating System."
> 
> As "root", I do not have such a message and the program runs fine.
> 
> How can I do to make it run for someone else than "root" ?
> Thanks. Francois


Just a guess, i don't know too much about this problem.  But try finding
the file as root and then changing it ownership/access priveleges to
include the user you need to use it.

-Paul R

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Re: OT [newbie] Off-topic posts.

[Paul R]

So what do you use it for?

-Paul R


> 
> Yup and I still have a working 6502 Sym-1 from Synertek (circa 1975)
> 
> Wouldn't let it go for .. either !!
>

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Re: [newbie] how to compile a program from source

[Paul R]

Thank you so much for your help, Anthony, Adam, and Micheal!  That was
great!  Wow!  WHat a rush!  And how easy!  It's really pretty empowering
for a newbie to compile their first program like that!  At least for me
it was.  RPM's may be easier, but I really wanted to see how it was
done.  Perhaps in a little bit of time I might be able to take a look at
the code and try to hack, customize, and (maybe one day) even contribute
to it.  (not that I don't think it's take a lot of learning from here
till then)  That's why I wanted to try one program from source.  Thanks
a lot, guys.  That really was great!

-Paul R


Anthony wrote:
> 
> This is one of the most common newbie questions, and one that gave me fits
> before I figured out the "secret".
> 
> First off, I suggest rpm's instead of doing it by source. RPM's are just plain
> easier. But if  you're stuck on source, or need the source for some reason...
> 
> Untar the file. ("tar -xvzf the_program.tar.gz")
> Go into the directory that the above command created (usually "cd the_program")
> Read the readme file in there. It contains more detailed instructions. However
> 99% of the programs follow these procedures:
> Type "./configure" and wait for it to configure
> Type "make" and wait for it to compile
> Type "su" to go to root
> Type "make install" to install the program
> And then your done.
> 
> If you get an error during the ./configure stage, it's probally because you
> dont' have the library it needs. You can try searching for it at rpmfind.net,
> and sometimes that'll solve the problem. The easiest way to not get those kind
> of errors is to just install ALL the developmental libraries during
> installation. It'll solve so many headaches in the long run.
> 
> > Anybody know where I can find some good documentation on compiling
> > different sorts of programs from the source-code.  I wanna try to
> > compile and install gaim as my first try.
> 
> --
> Anthony
> http://binaryfusion.net
> Computers are not intelligent. They only think they are.

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Re: [newbie] OpenGL

[Paul R]

Hi, I'm having the same problem.  Tried installing a game off of a cd,
ran fine, but after going through the menu and loading up it quits out
and gives me the following error.  

"-- is Mesa compiled for your hardware?"
 -- if you're using 3DFX hardware, is MESA_GLX_FX set to 'f'?"
"-- if you're using a custom GL, are you specifying it on the command
line?"

I have a "PCI 3D Rage P/M Mobility AGP" that I believe supports OpenGL. 
I have no idea really how to interpret this error nor what to do with
it.

-Paul R


Larry Hignight wrote:
> 
> Well it kind of depends.  OpenGL is a graphics library and I seriously
> doubt that there is an OpenGL rpm on your system.  Try rpm -qa | grep
> opengl.  The missing OpenGL support that the game is refering has to do
> with your graphics card drivers.  So the question becomes what kind of
> graphics card are you using and does it support OpenGL.  A OpenGL rpm
> would be something developers would use in order to create graphic
> images, etc.
> 
> Larry
> 
> --
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> 
>   5:10pm  up 2 days, 21:06,  4 users,  load average: 0.01, 0.12, 0.08
> 
> 
> KompuKit wrote:
> >
> > I have a Pentium 233 MMX 64 mg ram
> > a S3 video card Rev 1.0 drivers (in windows)
> >
> > I'm trying to install a game: Search and Rescue for Linux
> > helicopter game that requires OpenGL...
> > it won't compile...unless it's on my system...
> > I have Mandrake 7.02...does this come on the CD?
> > if so, what's the RPM called...
> > --
> >  Registered Linux User:167369
> > <=KompuKit=>
> > Kit Goins   ICQ# 7110071
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lowell, Mass.
> > Web Designerhttp://kitdesigns.bizhosting.com
> > WebServer:  http://kompukit.dyndns.org
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Re: [newbie] Using PPOE; problems

[Paul R]

Are you using the pppoe from the mandrake install?  If so, you should
try rr-pppoe from http://www.roaringpenguin.com  Make sure to read the
help or how-to file included.  

Also, this is from Larry Marsahll on the list:

"Then, what I'd recommend is that you set up a couple aliases in your
.bashrc file to execute the asdl apps.  The reason for this is that
it's a pain to have to su to root everytime you want to execute stuff
like this.  Rather, you can get past this by using "kdesu" to automate
the process some.  My aliases look like:

alias mo='kdesu -c adsl-start'
alias umo='kdesu -c adsl-stop'

Typing "mo" pops up a window so I can enter the root password and then
it spools up my connection."

He's refering to a work-around to not being able to use the "adsl-start"
"adsl-stop" and "adsl-status" commands from a user other than root.

Hope this helps!

-Paul R

Scott Allan wrote:
> 
> Hi -
> 
> I am having problems getting PPOE working with my new Mandrake
> install. When I invoke PPOE, it just times out, and tailing
> /var/log/messages gives me this:
> 
> Sep 27 20:31:58 mozza pppd[3477]: pppd 2.3.11 started by root, uid 0
> Sep 27 20:31:58 mozza pppd[3477]: Using interface ppp0
> Sep 27 20:31:58 mozza pppd[3477]: Connect: ppp0 <--> /dev/pts/2
> Sep 27 20:31:58 mozza modprobe: Note: /etc/conf.modules is more recent
> than /lib
> /modules/2.2.15-4mdk/modules.dep
> Sep 27 20:31:58 mozza pppoe[3478]: ioctl(SIOCGIFHWADDR): No such device
> Sep 27 20:31:58 mozza pppd[3477]: write: warning: Input/output error (5)
> Sep 27 20:31:58 mozza pppd[3477]: Modem hangup
> Sep 27 20:31:58 mozza pppd[3477]: Connection terminated.
> Sep 27 20:31:58 mozza pppd[3477]: Exit.
> Sep 27 20:31:58 mozza adsl-connect: ADSL connection lost; attempting
> re-connecti
> on.
> 
> I am connecting to Bell Canada's HSE service in Toronto Canada.
> 
> My system config is P300A, 64MB ram, abit motherboard, DLINK Ethernet
> card.
> 
> I suspect my problem is with the ehternet driver, but I am not sure. The
> card, modem, and ADSL work fine in the same machine from
> Windows. 
> 
> I can get the card to show up in ifconfig - not sure if that can be used
> as evidence that my ethernet driver works.
> 
> Any suggesitons appreciated -
> 
> sA
> Scott Allan

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[newbie] how to compile a program from source

[Paul R]

Anybody know where I can find some good documentation on compiling
different sorts of programs from the source-code.  I wanna try to
compile and install gaim as my first try.  

-Paul R

PS (The readme for gaim mentions GTK, I seem to have that on the system
but can't seem to call it up.)

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Re: [[newbie] Athlon thunderbird & ka7-100]

[Paul R]

Thanks for the info!  That's an interesting concept.  I just went to the
Linux Expo here in Brazil and they had a great talk by the founder of
the LTSP on diskless terminals.  Seems like it has a bunch of
advantages, particularly in the coprporate/educational setting.  
-Paul


"Austin L. Denyer" wrote:
> 
> > What do you mean by a diskless terminal?
> 
> I assume he means PCs without hard drives.  These can be booted either
> by floppy (not recommended for obvious security reasons) or by an EPROM
> on the NIC that greps the boot data from the fileserver.
> 
> We had these at one of the sites I used to work at.  When outside polite
> company we used to trade the first 's' in diskless to a 'c', which more
> accurately described them.
> 
> Having said that, the site was running Windoze at the time, and Windoze
> sucked on diskless machines.  Linux would be OK...
> 
> Regards,
> Ozz.

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Re: OT [newbie] Microsoft and George W. Bush

[Paul R]

You don't have to pick a random name, Michael.  We do have a viable
alternative to throwing our vote away on corporate Republicrat like
Bush/Gore!  His name's Ralph Nader.  And the most important thing if you
want him to win as letting him enter the debates.  I've been trying to
hold myself back from this topic, but it seems to be so related to the
open-source/free-software (as in software freedom) movement that I gotta
say this.  Right now both parties are working together to keep Nader and
Buchanan out of the debates.  That's primarily because of what happened
with Perot when he was in the elections.  But also our friend from
Minessota, Jesse Ventura, had about the same poll rating as Nader does
now (about 8%) before the debates,a nd he won by a landslide
afterwards.  Right now a lot of people (including a lot of Bush and Gore
supporters) are working to get Nader included in the debates because
they see it as a basic freedom of speech, freedom to hear another voice
issue.  Plus, he'll force Bush/Gore to answer some questions they don't
want to deal with.  

Whew.  Had to get that out!  :)  Thanks for lettin' me let loose.  If
you wanna learn more about it some goods sites are:

www.votenader.org
and my favorite radio program http://www.democracynow.org/

Sorry for the rant, but it had to be said. 
Love all'yall.

-Paul R
Michael wrote:
> 
> I'd rather pick a random name from the phone book rather than vote for
> either Bush or Gore. I'll probably end up picking a name from the EFF or
> something like that. It's better to choose someone I'd really want knowing
> my canidate has no chance of winning than to throw my vote in behind
> someone I wouldn't trust to run my Quake server and become just another
> zombie. Does anyone have any favorites for who we should vote for as the
> Geek platform? If you wanted to get serious you might pick something like
> Richard Stallman and Eric Raymond (I probably killed their names but oh
> well.. I misspell my own name too) but I can't imagine the two of them
> working together if they could avoid it. So this election day vote for the
> losser. :)
> 
> *^*^*^*
> Was it a dream where you see yourself standing in sort of sungod robes
>  on a pyramid with a thousand naked women screaming and throwing little
> pickles at you? -- Real Genius
> 
> On Wed, 27 Sep 2000, Ronald J. Hall wrote:
> 
> > "F. E. Schaper" wrote:
> >
> > > I'll leave the Presidential debate open for others to discuss as I think
> > > that is too far off topic for this list, but I will ask you this:
> > > Do you want a President who, up until this point is most famous for
> > > approving the execution of 2 women, and for picking his nose on national
> > > television?
> > >
> > > I may have to move to Canada next year.
> >
> > I agree that this is better left somewhere else...but I can't help it...I'll
> > never vote for a potential president whose agenda includes destroying the 2nd
> > amendment in order to achieve the (dubious) honor of removing firearms from
> > Americans!
> >
> > I say again...never.
> >
> > --
> >
> >/\
> >Dark> >\/
> >

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Re: [newbie] Dell Inspiron 5000e modem

[Paul R]

I know you said you downloaded the driver already, but just in case I
wanted to make sure you knew that Dell offers a bunch of Linux drivers
and info on their website.  http://support.dell.com  Just type in your
service tag number and it will find the ones for your particular system.

Hope everyones answers help you out.

-Paul R


Seth wrote:
> 
> after lots of trials I have LM 7.1 working almost great on my new
> laptop.
> 2 questions
> 
> 1) I can't boot directly into X I have to login at the command line
> then run  'gdm' then login to my desktop
> if I enable the default mandrake login it comes up fine but when I
> go to login in it keeps coming back to the login manager, any one
> have any ideas?
> 
> 2) I downloaded the lucent drivers for my winmodem, and everything
> seemed to work, it dials out and connects but PPD dies every time.
> All my settings are the same for my desktop system, it should work.
> does anyone have some input?
> 
> thanks all,
> 
> Seth
> <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

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Re: [newbie] CD No.3? [spanish]

[Paul R]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> Instalando linux 7.1 personalizado y al escoger algunas de sus bondades me
> pide un CD de Aplicaciones ...
> de donde  descargo dicha imagen?
> 
> Gracias..


Hola, "iramirez".  Si por "descargar" quieres decir "download", no creo
que se puede.  Cd 3 y cd 4 estan inluido en la version comercial de
Mandrake, y por lo tanto lo tendra que comprar para conseguir esos cds. 
Cd 1 y 2 se pueden ser descargados del sitio de mandrake.  La buena
noticia, si no quieres o no puedes comprarlo o encontrarlo, es que casi
todas los programas ahi incluido se pueden encontrar por el internet. 
Espero que esto te puede ayudar un pocito.

-Paul R

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[newbie] multiple email messages

[Paul R]

Hi, everybody!  

Here's the deal.  I've been getting double, sometimes quadruple messages
from the newslist for a while.  But now my inbox is getting full with
the same messages even after I delete them over and over again.  I'm
using Netscape 4.7x? to read my mail (communicator) and already made
sure that it's not set to leave messages on the server.  

I don't want to flood anybody's mailbox with messages about flooded
mailbox, but since no one else mentioned a problem, I figuired it might
not be a server p-roblem.  Is anyone experiencing a similar problem?   
ANd can anyone help me fix this?

Thanks!

-Paul R

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Re: [newbie] Solicitar información

[Paul R]

> Fernando Vasconcelos wrote:
> 
> Grupo newbie: Necesito que me informen, para saber si ustedes me
> podrían enviar o informarme en que web puedo bajarme los ''drivers''
> para que pueda iniciar linux mandrake en modo gráfico ya el programa
> no reconoce mi placa de color. Esta es la VIPER II Z200 de diamond.
> Espero que me puedan ayudar, ya que, si no es posible no podré correr
> Linux en mi computadora.
> Muchas Gracias. Fernando Vasconcelos.
> Mi dirección es [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> PD: puedo entender ingles e italiano

Did anybody find where one could find the drivers for the Diamond Viper
II z200 for this guy?

-Paul R

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Re: [[newbie] Athlon thunderbird & ka7-100]

[Paul R]

What do you mean by a diskless terminal?

john bodanske wrote:
> 
> I make them diskless terminals, and share internet.  Some day I' going to
> open 25 internet cafes with about $5 in equipment.:)
> - Original Message -----
> From: "Paul R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 10:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [[newbie] Athlon thunderbird & ka7-100]
> 
> > patrick wrote:
> >
> > > On Wed, 06 Sep 2000, you wrote:
> > > > This is true about overclocking destroying hardware.  Some chips can't
> even
> > > > run stably at their intended clockspeed.  Intel's PIII 1.3GHz had so
> many
> > > > bloody problems they finally concluded the only way to get it to run
> cool
> > > > enough as well as stably was to UNDER-clock itI think they
> eventually
> > > > got it running nice at about 800Mhz.
> > > >
> > > > Lonny Selinger
> > >
> > > the worst overclocking can do is possibly limit the life of your
> > > overclocked parts. lets see i have a athlon 700 clocked to
> > > 805. my memory is set to 153. that means that my memory
> > > and processor wont last the 10 years its suppposed to
> > > maybe only 5. can u imagine where amd and linux will
> > >  be in 5 years. i think i will using a hammer at 4.5
> > > gig. with some kind of new memory that has no latency at all.
> > >
> > >  :)
> > >
> > > maybe we'll be accessory our operating systems with our
> > > minds after all
> >
> > Not to get off topic here, but what do you guys do/plan to do with old
> > parts/components/systems when you're done with them?  Charity, auction,
> trash,
> > or assimilate?
> >
> > Paul R
> >
> >
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Re: [newbie] Information about grub please

[Paul R]

And here's mine (just in case it can help someone)(/boot/grub/menu.lst):


 
 timeout 5
 color black/cyan yellow/cyan
 i18n (hd0,5)/boot/grub/messages
 keytable (hd0,5)/boot/us.klt
 default 2
 
 title linux
 kernel (hd0,5)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda6
 
 title failsafe
 kernel (hd0,5)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda6 failsafe
 
 title windows
 root (hd0,0)
 makeactive
 chainloader +1
 
 title floppy
 root (fd0)
 chainloader +1
 
 Paul R

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Re: [newbie] Solicitar información

[Paul R]

> Fernando Vasconcelos wrote:
> 
> Grupo newbie: Necesito que me informen, para saber si ustedes me
> podrían enviar o informarme en que web puedo bajarme los ''drivers''
> para que pueda iniciar linux mandrake en modo gráfico ya el programa
> no reconoce mi placa de color. Esta es la VIPER II Z200 de diamond.
> Espero que me puedan ayudar, ya que, si no es posible no podré correr
> Linux en mi computadora.
> Muchas Gracias. Fernando Vasconcelos.
> Mi dirección es [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> PD: puedo entender ingles e italiano

Did anybody find where one could find the drivers for the Diamond Viper
II z200 for this guy?

-Paul R

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Re: [newbie] DSL setup

[Paul R]

I think the important thing is not whether the ip does change (as in
whether or not you restart), but that it is set to change when you do. 
Hope that made sense and is right. :)

-Paul R

Richard Garand wrote:
> 
> Oh btw, i'm not sure i have a dynamic IP. My modem is always on, and i never
> have to do any connection in windows, so if the IP does change on
> reconnection, it would be once every 2-4 months.
> 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Glenn Johnson
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 7:06 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: [newbie] DSL setup
> >
> >
> > I'm not sure I understand your question: "Where is rp-pppoe in the package
> > list?"
> > You need to download it from www.roaringpenguin.com. I did this with my
> > windows box, then copied it from /mnt/dos_c/download_directory to
> > where ever
> > I wanted it on my Linux box.
> >
> > Glenn Johnson
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Registered Linux User #175132
> > Usually powered by Mandrake Linux 7.1
> >
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Richard Garand" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 7:47 PM
> > Subject: RE: [newbie] DSL setup
> >
> >
> > > ok, adsl-start doesn't exist (at least for me)where is
> > rp-pppoe in the
> > > package list?
> >
> >
> >
> >

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Re: [newbie] DSL setup

[Paul R]

OK!  I think I found the sollution to this!  In linuxconf (just type
that into the command line as root), go to user administration and give
yourself access (enable) pppoe for whatever user you need it from. 
Whoopee!  Linux is fun, even he little things are simple victories.  :)

-Paul R


Paul R wrote:
> 
> Glenn Johnson wrote:
> >
> > Yes. You need to type (as root), 'adsl-start' and you will see a few dots
> > echoed, and then it will (should) say 'Connected!'. At that point you can
> > surf the web, get your mail, etc...  To disconnect you type 'adsl-stop'.
> >
> > I'm assuming you have a dynamic IP address? I do (Bell Atlantic). If so, you
> > need only to untar the rp-pppoe package, change to the directory created,
> > run command "./go and the software prety much does the rest. Answer a few
> > questions, then read the included 'HOW-TO-CONNECT file. After I did this I
> > could connect but I couldn't go anywhere online. I believe there was a
> > problem resolving host names (correct me here if I'm wrong, group). I used
> > Windows' ipconfig utility to get my current DNS server number, back to
> > Linux, added the info to my /etc/resolve.conf file ( nameserver
> > 123.45.678.90) , connected again and I was good to go. Works like a charm!
> >
> > The best advice is to pay STRICT attention to the 'HOW-TO-CONNECT' file. Do
> > exactly as it says.
> >
> > A question to the group: How can I make it so I can use the adsl commands as
> > a regular user. Right now I have to su to run them if I'm logged on as 'joe
> > user'.  If I try it as 'joe user' it says 'no such file' or something like
> > that.
> >
> > Glenn Johnson
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Registered Linux User #175132
> > Usually powered by Mandrake Linux 7.1
> 
> I'm also using Bell Atlantic DSL, and I have to su to run adsl-start.
> Just a little note though, I always log out and back in as a normal user
> to spend time on the internet for safety's sake.  When I nned to log
> off, I su again.  Is it ok to let the system automatically log out but
> initiating the shutdown?  Anyway, just a little system security (from
> yourself :).
> 
> -Paul R
> 
> -Paul
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Re: [newbie] DSL setup

[Paul R]

Glenn Johnson wrote:
> 
> Yes. You need to type (as root), 'adsl-start' and you will see a few dots
> echoed, and then it will (should) say 'Connected!'. At that point you can
> surf the web, get your mail, etc...  To disconnect you type 'adsl-stop'.
> 
> I'm assuming you have a dynamic IP address? I do (Bell Atlantic). If so, you
> need only to untar the rp-pppoe package, change to the directory created,
> run command "./go and the software prety much does the rest. Answer a few
> questions, then read the included 'HOW-TO-CONNECT file. After I did this I
> could connect but I couldn't go anywhere online. I believe there was a
> problem resolving host names (correct me here if I'm wrong, group). I used
> Windows' ipconfig utility to get my current DNS server number, back to
> Linux, added the info to my /etc/resolve.conf file ( nameserver
> 123.45.678.90) , connected again and I was good to go. Works like a charm!
> 
> The best advice is to pay STRICT attention to the 'HOW-TO-CONNECT' file. Do
> exactly as it says.
> 
> A question to the group: How can I make it so I can use the adsl commands as
> a regular user. Right now I have to su to run them if I'm logged on as 'joe
> user'.  If I try it as 'joe user' it says 'no such file' or something like
> that.
> 
> Glenn Johnson
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Registered Linux User #175132
> Usually powered by Mandrake Linux 7.1

I'm also using Bell Atlantic DSL, and I have to su to run adsl-start.
Just a little note though, I always log out and back in as a normal user
to spend time on the internet for safety's sake.  When I nned to log
off, I su again.  Is it ok to let the system automatically log out but
initiating the shutdown?  Anyway, just a little system security (from
yourself :).

-Paul R

-Paul

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Re: [newbie] Linux & portable computers

[Paul R]

Joan Tur wrote:
> 
> Hallo!
> 
> I'm about to purchase a portable... will Linux work fine with it?  What
> about the energy savings??
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> P.D.:  Do you recommend me any made/model?? -TFT, DVD...-
> 
> --
> Joan Tur. Ibiza - Spain
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]  [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ 11407395
> Joan.Tur.pagina.de
> Club.Ibosim.pagina.de

The Dell Inspiron's work pretty well (in my VERY limmitted experience). 
You can even get the pre-loaded with Linux if you like.  

-Paul R

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Re: [newbie] Need driver for unsupported soundcard?

[Paul R]

"olof.liungman" wrote:
> 
> Since I'm new to the list this may be common knowledge, but here goes
> anyway...
> 
> If you can't find a driver for your soundcard, in my case ESS Maestro-3 on a
> new Dell Inspiron laptop (Mandrake 7.0-2), check out OSS by 4Front
> Technologies (www.opensound.com). I looked everywhere but not even ALSA (is
> that what they're called?) supported this card. However, OSS did :). The
> software's not free but its only $20 or so, and you can test it for free. It
> says they don't compile explicitly for Mandrake, but it worked for me. It's
> not an RPM but the install script solved everything for me, except it found
> two cards so I had to remove one using the configure script (menu based, so
> it was easy). The readme and install info are good and worth looking
> through. You have to disable the kernel sound modules, but the install
> script does that for you, if you let it.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Olof
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Hi, Olof!  I've got a new Inspiron as well, but with a Maestro-2 card. 
It actually worked fine from the beginning with me.  (Something that I
figure must be because of inspirons also having the option of being
pre-loaded with Linux.)  But if it's not working, check out their
support website ( i think it is http://support.dell.com ).  Choose your
country, then home office, enter your service tag number (from the
bottom of the computer) then click the go button, look for the
"downloads for your system" link, and then either click on the drivers
link, or probably more valid would be to click on the Linux link.  You
should find the drivers you need there.  Hope this helps.

-Paul R

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Re: [newbie] Installing packages

[Paul R]

Doug McGarrett wrote:
> 
> You could still use RPM. From a terminal window:
> $ rpm -Uvh foo-2.0-1.i386.rpm
> --doug


What's the Uvh for?

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Re: [newbie] penguin icons

[Paul R]

Roger Pithers wrote:
> 
> On Sat, 09 Sep 2000, you wrote:
> > Larry Marshall wrote:
> > >
> 
> >
> > Comment - We must be about due for a flame here - something about
> > wasting bandwidth on reminiscing.
> >
> Don't know what this has to do with penguin icons but I for one am certainly
> enjoying it, so please don't stop!!
> 
> Roger


I have to admit, there is something fascinating, as a newbie, about
hearing people reminisce about the old days of UNIX/Linux and their
first experiences.

-paul r

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Re: [newbie] ISP

[Paul R]

Kathleen Dickason wrote:
> 
> Is there a way you can quote which message you're replying to?
> 
> This gets pretty confusing...
> 
> Kathleen
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> > someone was acting clueless about something i asked, i was sarcastic he got
> > pissed insulted me and well it went down hill from there


How you do that depends on which email package your using.  

-paul r

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Re: [[newbie] Athlon thunderbird & ka7-100]

[Paul R]

patrick wrote:

> On Wed, 06 Sep 2000, you wrote:
> > This is true about overclocking destroying hardware.  Some chips can't even
> > run stably at their intended clockspeed.  Intel's PIII 1.3GHz had so many
> > bloody problems they finally concluded the only way to get it to run cool
> > enough as well as stably was to UNDER-clock itI think they eventually
> > got it running nice at about 800Mhz.
> >
> > Lonny Selinger
>
> the worst overclocking can do is possibly limit the life of your
> overclocked parts. lets see i have a athlon 700 clocked to
> 805. my memory is set to 153. that means that my memory
> and processor wont last the 10 years its suppposed to
> maybe only 5. can u imagine where amd and linux will
>  be in 5 years. i think i will using a hammer at 4.5
> gig. with some kind of new memory that has no latency at all.
>
>  :)
>
> maybe we'll be accessory our operating systems with our
> minds after all

Not to get off topic here, but what do you guys do/plan to do with old
parts/components/systems when you're done with them?  Charity, auction, trash,
or assimilate?

Paul R


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[newbie] exe files in linux

[Paul R]

Is there a way to run ".exe" files in linux?

-Paul R


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