Re: [newbie] new to Mandrake 7.0

[kwf]

On Sat, 04 Mar 2000, you wrote:
 Hello. 
 I was able to divide up my hard drive and install Mandrake 7.0 and have it 
 share some space with Windows '95...but I have 
 some questions.
 
 1.  I am new to Linux, and have used Windows for about two years...what is 
 the best way to go about and learn Linux?  I bought the O'Reily book 'Running 
 Linux,' and it has helped, but 
 it is very advanced in some parts, and I was looking for something online to 
 help me. 
 
 2.  Also trying to get my Epson 600 printer and Iomega 250 zip drive to 
 work...went to their sites and didn't see like a Linux driver for them...I 
 though that is probably what they would need...am I right here? 
 
 thanks,
 
 
 'Smash Yr. Head On The Punk Rock'
 
 -Chris 
 
 
 Rasputin
 http://www.angelfire.com/ne/rasputin1/Rasputin.html

Try the multi-headed monster approach:
1   Surf the net for every Linux reference you can find, check it out.
2   Look up the closest LUG (linux user group) in your area, contact 'em.
3   Check with your local computer stores and local ISP's for linux contacts
4   Visit good bookstores like Barnes  Nobles, Borders, or whoever is in
your area.
5   Suck up to some willing linux geek in your area, make him/her feel
wonderful, and call them when all else fails...  If someone suggested
you try linux, I nominate them: they'll be susceptible to suggestions of guilt
for getting you into the mess (no disparagement meant to linux, I love it).
6   Get onto other Newbie lists, too.
7   Find a windows guru, convert them to linux, and use some of their
expertise to guide you along...

Enjoy!  
Ken 

[newbie] Gnome w/o mount permissions, Where's Gimp, install on 3rd drive lost mouse

[kwf]

Following a recommendation I fired up Gnome in addition to KDE.  Floppy and
CDROM won't mount under any user.  Where do I change the authorizations for
root use and user level use of CDROM and Floppy?  I hunted for GIMP, tried to
reinstall from CD, can't mount CD.  Days later gave up and tried installing
again to larger hdc added in meantime.  Install seemed okay, but mouse won't
work using same settings as on hda.  Confused again.  Logitech Marble Mouse
works fine from hda but won't from hdc boot.
Wife tackled me as I was running to throw whole damned thing in ocean, said
needed faith...  (okay, stretchin' a bit)  Strained terribly by the beauty of
Linux, KDE, Enlightenment, and Gnome vs the struggle to find resolutions. 
Feels like the unreachable dream. 
Low on sleep in Alaska