[newbie] Real Player 8.0
Mandrake Folks: Today, I downloaded the Real Player version 8.0 RPM. When I tried to install, I received the "incorrect architecture" message some have referred to (I feel confident that I have the correct version). One person on a news group suggested that version 7 worked, but I found that it is no longer at the Real Audio site. I am using Mandrake 7.2 on a P200 with KDE 2.1. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated! Robert
[newbie] KDE 2.1 and SCSI emulation
Mandrake Folks: I just upgraded my Mandrake 7.2 with the KDE 2.1 RPMs. Everything went fine - except for one thing: My CDRW no longer works. It reads as an IDE drive, and sees a disk, but will not write as a SCSI drive. I assume that almost everything remains untouched, so no need to mess with the kernal. I'm just not sure what the KDE 2.1 installation would have modified. Any suggestions? Thanks! Robert Maynord
Re: [newbie]StarOffice5.2 Printer set-up
Marcia: It sounds like a problem I have had with Star Office. I have found that Star Office must sometimes be set to Postscript Type 1, or it will not print. The default in Star Office is Postscript Type 2. Of course, this assumes that you are using the Generic Printer Queue. Change the Star Office "Printer Properties/Device" setting to Postscript 2. Perhaps this will help Robert On Wednesday 03 January 2001 06:01 am, you wrote: Dear All, I have Mandrake 7.2 and the cups printing with an Epson Stylus Color printer. It has been working fine with all applications except for the StarOffice 5.2 that I recently downloaded. I followed the directions for setting it up with 5.2 using the spadmin and choosing xpp. The xpp graphic dialog box comes up but when I push print it does not print. It says it printed but it does not. What else can I do to make this work? Thank you for your help. Marcia
Re: [newbie] KDE2.1 Update
A question: Don't the beta releases of KDE contain bugfix code? If so, doesn't this slow the KDE beta versions down? Robert On Tuesday 26 December 2000 11:09, you wrote: Tom Brinkman wrote: On Monday 25 December 2000 09:08 pm, Barry Premeaux wrote: Has anyone tried using Chris's KDE2.1 updates? I've been using his 2.0.1 updates and am really pleased with them thus far. I'm considering making the move to 2.1, but am wondering just how stable it is. I've been using all of Chris' KDE2 updates since mid-November including the latest KDE 2.1 beta 1. I've found that the last one is very stable, as bug free as Linux ever gets. I don't even consider 2.1b1 to be beta. It adds many features, bug fixes over 2.01 YMMV The jury's still out on the recent 7.2 compatible i686 XFree 4.02 upgrade rpms. I've had a few irritations (eg, Knode sometimes freezes, Kppp sometimes disappears from the panel). I'm considering going back to 4.01. XF-4.01 and KDE 2.1b1 was rock solid. -- Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay Thanks Tom. I'll go ahead and make the move. Barry :-)
[newbie] Star Office Color Printing in Mandrake 7.2 -civileme
Civileme: Thanks for your suggestions! I checked in with the Mandrakeforum.com, but the solution I found didn't solve the problem yet -- I'm still working on it. The Epson printers I am using are different models. I found that the Star Office bar graphs, when saved as jpegs, look great on the screen, but print out poorly in Star Office or any other graphics program. Imported jpeg pictures will not print in color in Star Office. They will print in color MOST of the time in KWord -- but not all of the time -- sometimes they come out grey. Colored text prints in color just fine in both Star Offce and KWord. Gradient fills print fine in Star Office. I installed the most recent version of Ghostscript from Till's files, as well as the most recent CUPS drivers. No change. When I tried the CUPS calibration tool, I could get a color chart to print in Star Office, but the print was quite faint - even with the calibration settings at their darkest. Given all this, it seems that the problem lies with the CUPS drivers. They seem to have a color threshold below which they will not print color, only greyscale. I will continue my research.. Rober On Saturday 09 December 2000 10:57, you wrote: On Thursday 07 December 2000 17:34, you wrote: Hi Mandrake Folks: I'm having some printing problems, and I'm not sure where to begin troubleshooting. I'm using Mandrake 7.2 with the latest KDE updates. For most programs such as KWord, printing works fine. Star Office (RPM from Mandrake 7.1) prints fine, except for pictures and some color items such as charts. It's hard to describe, but parts of an image will have good color, other parts move too quickly into grey scale. Photos are almost all grey scale (the same photo in KWord prints fine). Charts in Start Office will have a nice solid color for the background, and then the bars will be greyscale! I am using CUPS, with the generic driver in Star Office. I have also tried other built-in Epson drivers, with the same results. I tried Star Office on different Mandrake 7.2 machines and printers, with the same results. "Color" is turned on in Spadmin, with a depth of 24 (I also tried 8), postscript level 1 (I also tried 2). The printers I have tried are the Epson 740 and Epson Stylus Color II. While searching Deja news, I found one notice by a fellow who had the same problem, but had no solution. I searched the Sun FAQ/troubleshooting pages and they said if there was a color problem, turn color on in Spadmin (it was already on). Since I have the problem on multiple machines, I assume that others have experienced this same problem. Any suggestions? Robert Maynord Check www.mandrakeforum.com and search for the CUPS FAQ series by Till Kamppeter. The solution is also in the expert mailing list archives, but it is non-trivial. Civileme
[newbie] Star Office Color Printing in Mandrake 7.2
Hi Mandrake Folks: I'm having some printing problems, and I'm not sure where to begin troubleshooting. I'm using Mandrake 7.2 with the latest KDE updates. For most programs such as KWord, printing works fine. Star Office (RPM from Mandrake 7.1) prints fine, except for pictures and some color items such as charts. It's hard to describe, but parts of an image will have good color, other parts move too quickly into grey scale. Photos are almost all grey scale (the same photo in KWord prints fine). Charts in Start Office will have a nice solid color for the background, and then the bars will be greyscale! I am using CUPS, with the generic driver in Star Office. I have also tried other built-in Epson drivers, with the same results. I tried Star Office on different Mandrake 7.2 machines and printers, with the same results. "Color" is turned on in Spadmin, with a depth of 24 (I also tried 8), postscript level 1 (I also tried 2). The printers I have tried are the Epson 740 and Epson Stylus Color II. While searching Deja news, I found one notice by a fellow who had the same problem, but had no solution. I searched the Sun FAQ/troubleshooting pages and they said if there was a color problem, turn color on in Spadmin (it was already on). Since I have the problem on multiple machines, I assume that others have experienced this same problem. Any suggestions? Robert Maynord
[newbie] KWord fonts disappear! (Mandrake 7.2 KDE 2.0)
Dear Mandrake Folks: I recently installed KWord/Office (Mandrake 7.2 with KDE 2.0). All works fine - except for one problem with KWord. The fonts all show up in the font list, but only one font will display on the screen, or print : times 12. Previously I was using a beta version of KDE on the same machines, with no problem. I installed the same Mandrake 7.2/KDE 2.0 on three machines: 1) P200 with 64 Ram, 4 Gig HD 2) P133 with 32 Ram, 1.5 HD 3) P300 with 64 Ram, 4 Gig HD Luckily, I got the P300 to work with KWord. The fonts "winked" out for a moment, and KWord crashed, but I re-booted and then it worked! The other two machines still display only one screen font. Any idea how to get the fonts to display/print on the first two machines? Thanks! Robert Maynord ---
Re: [newbie] supermount-- I am unable to mount cdrom and floppy
Susan: I have found the same (or similar) problem. Actually, I consistently have the problem when I physically remove a CD drive from the machine (kudzu removes it on re-boot). When I replace the CD drive, everything looks great - like the drive is there (kudzu sees it, and re-installs it) - but I get the same messages you do. So far, the only solution I have found is to re-install Mandrake and leave the CD drive in. However, I am working with 60 machines - only 10 have CD drives. I now set up Samba so that I do not need the CD drive, and can remove it, accessing my rpms from the Samba server. I know this doesn't "solve" the problem - but perhaps it helps to shed some light. Best wishes. Robert Maynord On Sat, 11 Nov 2000, you wrote: Yes I have been to that very exact page at mandrake demos, and typed in exactly what it said to do here http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/demos/Tutorial/CDburner/pages/ However that has not solved my problem with accessing the drives, I have the problem with both the cdrom and the floppy drive. It has something to do with the "supermount" feature/ hmm, should i say bug. I am really getting tired, I have received many replies to my many posts about this at different sites. I have tried most everyone of the possible fixes. It is to no avail. and if you are wondering if my cdrom is detected by linux? Yes, it is listed properly in the system info. And then the question, why am I having the same problem with the floppy?? ONLY thing that correlates is that both cdrom and floppy have "supermount" listed on them in the fstab file. So WHAT DO I DO, anyone have a clue?? I am really disgusted with this, is there someone at mandrake to talk to?? Please advise. Susan - Original Message - From: Francisco Alcaraz Ariza To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 3:43 AM Subject: RE: [newbie] supermount-- I am unable to mount cdrom and floppy I have the same problem and fortunately I discovered the solution in the mandrake page; it is a bug of kudzu; you must run linux as root, see the name of your problematic cdrom under linux (probably cdrom or cdrom2) and then type the next order (I suppose that the name of your cd driver under linux is cdrom, if not change for the correct one, ins. cdrom2, cdrom3..) cd /dev rm cdrom ln -s scd0 rom To the question that the linux gives you say yes... And now, everything is runing ¡I hope!; If you still have problems se the next mandrake page: http://www.linux-mandraque.com/en/demos/CDburner/pages Have luck Francisco Alcaraz Murcia (Spain) -Mensaje original- De: S. Stubbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fecha: sábado, 11 de noviembre de 2000 2:44 Asunto: [newbie] supermount-- I am unable to mount cdrom and floppy Please if someone who is expert can assist here is the problem. I am running mandrake 7.2 complete retail box from walmart, and I use bootmagic for bootloader. my hardware config: 2 IDEharddrives, hda has windoze hda also has linux swap hdb has linux boot, and linux root and all linux I have one cdrom drive it is a Iomega Zip650 cdwriter drive, it is an internal IDE writer drive, and I can confirm that it is functioning fine since I used it to install the mandrake 7.2. My cdrom drive and floppy drive are unable to be mounted, I get somekind of permission to access is denied kind of message. This is even logged in as root. Here is current fstab: /dev/hdb5 /ext2 defaults 11 /dev/hdb1 /boot ext 2 defaults 12 none /dev/pts devpts mode=0620 0 0 /mnt/cdrom /mnt/cdrom supermount fs=ISO9660, dev=/dev/cdrom 0 0 /mnt/floppy /mnt/floppy supermount fs=vfat,dev=/dev/fd0 0 0 /dev/hda1 /mnt/windows vfat user,exec,unmask=0 0 0 none /proc proc defaults 0 0 /dev/hda2 swap swap defaults 0 0 Next, here is what results from the commnand, ls -l /dev/cdrom result: lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 3 Nov 6 01:24 /dev/cdrom -hdc In the konqueror file manager , I have su to root and using this manager have gone to the /mnt directory. I have this in the window: cdromrwxrwxrwxroot... root disk.rwxrwxr-x...root...root floppyrwxrwxrwx..root...root windowsrwxrwxrwxroot...root. When I attempt to click on the cdrom or the floppy, I get this for answer box: unable to enter file:/mnt/cdrom. You do not have access right to this location. Also I have su to root in the terminal and done this: cd /mnt/cdrom I get this: bash: cd: /mnt/cdrom:Input/output error I type in mount /mnt/cdrom I get this: mount: /mnt/cdrom already mounted or /mnt/cdrom busy. mount: according to mtab, /mnt/cdrom is already mounte on /mnt/cdrom I type this: eject /mnt/cdrom I get this: eject: unable to find or open device for: '/mnt/cdrom' I type this: eject /cdrom I get this: eject: unable to eject, last error: Input/output error My cdrom is
[newbie] KDE 2.0 and stock 7.1
I have been reading the posts from Mandrake users working on the installation of KDE 2.0. I have downloaded all the KDE rpm files, as well as the recommended menu, Mandrake_Desk, Open SSL, qt2, and pam. menu wants the new rpm, which I downloaded. However, when I try to install the new rpm, it lists the following unsatisfied dependencies: glibc= 2.1.92 rpmlib libbz2.so.1 libc.so.6 rpmlib Since I had not heard mention of these in the previous posts, I thought I would check to be sure I'm on the right track. If so, it might be helpful to create a "full" list of required files (and the order of installation) for those Mandrake users who wish to upgrade to KDE 2.0 on a "stock" version of Mandrake 7.1. It probably wouldn't be too difficult a task for someone who had sucessfully completed the process. Surely there are - or will be - many of us doing the conversion (at least until 7.2 is available). Robert Maynord
Re: [newbie] No-one answers ?
Kev: I had the same problem with three IBM 300Gl machines using Trio 3D video chipsets. I worked for days trying to get the xf86setup right. All I could get was the expanded picture. Finally, I purchased some used video cards ($19.95) with other chipsets. Everything worked fine then. Robert p.s. I've seen the same thing on old XGA-2 machines. On Tue, 24 Oct 2000, you wrote: Hi yoall. What's happened. No-one had my problem before ? On 21/10/00 I put forward the fact my desktop has expanded its picture to the size of my wall so all I can see on my puny 15" screen are the Application starter and Panel buttons. I have reinstalled about six times, partitioned, formatted over and over but it still looms brightly. If I could afford a 30' x 20' monitor I would have it all over yoall but I can't so I would like some help to get my graphic view back to rather normal. Thanks, anyone ! Kev Sadler Content-Type: text/html; name="unnamed" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Description:
[newbie] Mandrake Support
Mandrake Folks: I agree with everything that's being said about learning for yourself by connecting with the resources, doing the research, etc. I also agree that Linux, and open source computing in general should operate this way. I think its great! But this is not the point I was trying to make. The point is this: as a "newbie" I purchased Mandrake 7.1 Deluxe without knowing much about it, or Linux, or the open source community. I had a problem with installation. The top of the software box said "Free Installation Technical Support". The back of the box said technical support for Mandrake 7.1 came with a "guaranteed 24-hour turnaround". I followed the enclosed instructions regarding technical support, sent my detailed message, received my number, and waited for four days. After four days, I gave up - never hearing from Macmillan. I now know that various distributions deal with support in different ways. Slackware has email and web support. Red Hat has telephone support. However, I find Mandrake to be the best distribution for my needs. If Macmillan simply did not say they were offering "guaranteed 24-hour turnaround" support, there would be no issue. I would purchase it anyway. My concern is that someone not familiar or experienced with Linux and the open source community process may be frustrated by the lack of response. Mandrake seems to have set the goal of being the best Linux distribution. I think they are doing it. This is one small element in the overall picture. Robert Maynord
[newbie] Mandrake Support
Mandrake Folks: Just to clarify my comments regarding Mandrake installation support -- After experimenting with several Linux distributions, I tried Mandrake 7.1 and found it to be far superior. I am using 7.1 in a school setting where there are 25 networked machines in a lab, and multiple networked workstations in the classrooms. At this time, about half of the machines are running Mandrake 7.1 I set up new workstations continually. The principal of the school is running Mandrake 7.1. When I get a call saying that she needs help because "it won't print" (or some such), I must solve the problem (stress). Previously, the students were using W95 with Powerpoint, Word, etc. The Mandrake version of Linux has held up well in a setting where 350 kids are already fairly computer literate. They expect a lot - things must work. My comments regarding installation support were made as a Mandrake "fan" - not a detractor. Robert Maynord
Re: [newbie] Mandrake supportI
In the U.S., support for Mandrake is supposed to come from the distributor - Macmillan. After purchasing the Deluxe version of Mandrake 7.1, I went through the process of getting the Macmillan support ID number, etc. Never heard from them at all. I also noticed a phone number available for a very limited number of hours -- but the printout says there is no support offered by phone. My installation problem turned out to be a common one, experienced by other users. It was legitimate, but not difficult for someone familiar with the specifics of verision 7.1. Why don't they simply set up an installation troubleshooting web site, instead of a registration process they cannot adequately respond to? Robert On Thu, 12 Oct 2000, you wrote: I had a problem installing 7.1 and as I had bough a package which came with support I emailed mandrake about the problem. I have not had a response from them and its now been four days. Has anyone out there had any experience of their support? I think four days is much too long. Incidentally, I finally got around the problem, but I would still like to hear from Mandrake. Rod
[newbie] 7.1 Printing and Samba
Hi Mandrake Folks: I am trying to solve a printing problem on multiple machines at the school where I work. I have successfully installed 7.1 on 15 machines. Ten of the machines print to a Samba printer with no problem. I am using the standard 7.1 printer configuration tool to set things up. However, 5 of the machines (older P133s and such) do not print at all. They seem to have all the required files, and they give no error messages, but nothing comes out the printer. Samba does work on these machines -- I can share files with Windows stations. Thinking that memory might be a problem, I tried increasing the swap partition, but no luck. I also removed unneccesary packages from the hard drive to free up space -- still no luck. All machines are installed from the same CD -- however, since the CD tray would not eject on these machines during install, I installed from the single CD only. (I understand that 7.1 needs at least 42 RAM for the CD to eject). Are there printing files on the other CDs which I am missing? Does Mandrake 7.1 need more than 32 RAM to print? I thought about using the pdq printing system, but it does not print to Samba. On one of the more powerful machines, I have been experimenting with CUPS, but so far CUPS does not print Word Perfect postscript docs. Any suggestions? Robert Maynord
