Re: [newbie] once again: ISDN setup

[nodyak0]

Apologize for the late response, I think that 'profile' is either a user
name or something you will have to setup on your system so you can create
the files that are 'myisp' and 'mycard'.  Those will be to identify your
ISP and your CARD for your ISDN.
I am also a newby and am just guessing, Denis is this in the correct
ballpark?

don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Mon, 15 May 2000 22:28:22 +0200 "Christian Mathes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Hi folks,
> 
> First I would like to thank all who tried to help me with my ISDN
> configuration.
> 
> I think the easiest to understand solution is offered in the online 
> manual
> 
> at www.mandrakeuser.org
> 
> According to this manualI have to edit these files:
> 
> '/etc/isdn/profile/link/myisp', your dial-up profile
> '/etc/isdn/profile/card/mycard', your hardware profile
> '/etc/ppp/pap-secrets' or '/etc/ppp/chap-secrets', your password 
> file
> '/etc/resolv.conf', the DNS data file
> '/etc/rc.d/rc.local', your start-up batch file
> '/etc/isdn/profile/link/myisp'
> 
> My problem is that I can't find these files.There is no directory
> 
> /isdn/profile on my PC.
> 
> How shall I continue now?
> 
> With kind regards
> 
> Mathes
> 


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Re: [newbie] No more Mandrake.....

[nodyak0]

Just thought this may give you some info, you may know already, when LiLo
boots up all files are set to READ ONLY until boot is completed.  This
may be what you are seeing flash on the screen.  I have installed
Linux/ManDrake 7.0 Complete about 12 times, trying out different installs
to see which was good for me.  Have not had any problems except where I
have made errors in my choices.  I have a locally put together CPU AMD K6
II 350meg 32m RAM 3D Sound/w modem & video on the MOBO.  My modem is a
Barfmodem, have not been on the NET with Linux yet.  Have not given up. 
You may have a problem with some part of your H/W check it out very
carefully then try it again.  Just for your info I have been working on a
Packard 'Barf' Bell that has had a H/D problem, Conner CFA850A (850m)
H/D, died the other day and am attempting to recover the software if
possible.  I have a friend that works on CPU's for living that has 13 1.2
gig Conner H/D's that have died on peoples CPU's he has repaired, I hope
your H/D is NOT a Conner.

My $3.01 worth,

don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
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On Sun, 14 May 2000 09:32:51 -0700 X Drake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Thanks JD. I haven't quite decided what to do yet. I feel kind of 
> like a 
> guy who's house just got wiped out by a tornado, and still picking 
> through 
> the debris trying to figure out what the hell happened. What you 
> said about 
> not being able to mount in read/write mode reminds me of something I 
> saw 
> flash on the screen early in the boot process. I was paying extra 
> close 
> attention to everything at bootup after this happened, and so I'm 
> not sure 
> if it was new or not, but I saw something about read-only. It was 
> only on 
> the screen for like a split second. I'll try it again and see if I 
> can 
> catch anything more.
> 
> 
> At 03:25 PM 05/14/2000 +, you wrote:
> >i'm sorry you have to go.  i had a similar problem, but my 
> harddrive 
> >wouldn't remount in read/write mode.  so i basically had a 
> harddirive that 
> >i could only read off of.  the only answer i could get where things 
> like 
> >edit the fstab file, etc.  but i couldn't cause it was a read only 
> >hd.  finally after a week of spending a least 3 hours a day, i gave 
> up and 
> >reinstalled.
> >unfortunatly, that was about a month ago, and this weekend was the 
> first 
> >chance i've had to play around and set up mandrake.  if you decide 
> that 
> >mandrake is worth one more try, great.  but if you decide not, 
> we're sorry 
> >to lose ya.
> >good luck
> >jd
> >
> >
> >>From: X Drake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>Subject: [newbie] No more Mandrake.
> >>Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 01:39:54 -0700
> >>
> >>I think I may finally be ready to throw in the towel on Linux. 
> Everything
> >>is gone, and I wasn't even doing a damn thing other than browsing 
> with
> >>Netscape. One 2nd everything was great, then for no apparent 
> reason the
> >>browser went blank - nothing but a white screen - and it wouldn't 
> close. So
> >>I went to use the Kill tool on it, but I couldn't because all the 
> desktop
> >>icons had disappeared, leaving only black outlines of where they 
> would
> >>normally be. I still wasn't overly concerned because this happens 
> from time
> >>to time anyway. I tried to shutdown, but the shutdown message just 
> came up
> >>and froze, along with everything else except the mouse. So I 
> manually
> >>rebooted. The "not cleanly unmounted" errors came up, as they have 
> been
> >>every time for the past couple months - it usually seems to just 
> delay the
> >>boot process slightly. But then something different popped up:
> >>"/dev/hda5 contains a file system with errors, check forced. 
> /dev/hda5:
> >>inode 43199 has illegal block(s)" and then:
> >>"/dev/hda5: Unexpected Inconsistency: run fsck manually (without 
> -a or -p
> >>options)". Then in red, it says "[FAILED]", followed by: "An error 
> occurred
> >>during the file system check dropping you to a shell. The system 
> will
> >>reboot when you leave the shell. Give root password for 
> maintenance or
> >>ctrl-D for normal startup". So I entered the root password, and it 
> said,
> >>"BASH: ID: command not found". It repeated that bash message for 
> about 5 or
> >>6 lines. I tried the fsck, and then it said: "Parallelizing fsck 
> version
> >>1.14...".
> >>
> >>I manually rebooted again, got the same results. Another time I 
> tried the
> >>ctrl-D but it just rebooted back into the same thing. When it 
> rebooted I
> >>saw something about "..cannot unlink..." and "..var/unlock file.." 
> but it
> >>scrolled too fast to make out the whole message.
> >>
> >>It took a lot of time and effort over several months to get things 
> to
> >>finally work right, and I still had work left to do. I had 

Re: [newbie] Installing Linux Mandrake 7.0 with Lnx4Win

[nodyak0]

Again I would like to apologize for the late response, have had Major
problems with a Packard 'BARF' Bell, been working on that for the last 5 
days. 

As for what I have, Win98 SE/w PLUS installed then did the PartitionMagic
thingy and then installed MD/w what ever they suggest for dual booting. 
Then learned of the Lnx4Win and did a complete reinstallation, reformated
the partitions so the first install was removed.  After the install it
took about 10 minutes to start the KDE, that is UNAcceptable for me. 
Then I learned of the included info from their own docs and thought I
would POST it here every now and then.  

I have a AMD K6 II 350 meg, 3D sound, PCI Modem (PC-Tel's HSP56), video
on the MOBO, PC-Tel has put out some software to use their modem in
Linux.  I have not been able to compile it to match my system, personal
probs there, not enough time in a day to do all that needs doing.


don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Fri, 12 May 2000 15:24:56 -0400 Romanator <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I was just reading that before I logged on. Thank you.
> In which order did you partition your drive? That is, did originally
> have a copy of Windows on your computer?
> Or, did you partition, install Windows and then Linux? 
> 
> Just curious.
> 
> Roman
> 
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > 
> > Linux-Mandrake
> > 
> > Install Guide
> > 
> > MandrakeSoft
> > 
> > January 2000
> > http://www.linux-mandrake.com
> > 
> > Chapter 5 : Using Lnx4Win
> > 
> > Lnx4Win is what you need if you don't want to partition your hard 
> disk at
> > all.
> > This Program will create two files on your Windows partition which 
> will
> > hold
> > your Linux-Mandrake system: one file for the data and one for the 
> swap.
> > This
> > installation is undoubtedly the easiest, but, has its 
> disadvantages:
> > 
> > it is slow in comparison with a real installation: 
> loopback mounting of
> > a file (this is the method used) is not as fast as a filesystem 
> located
> > on a dedicated partition;
> > if you have to re-install Windows, your Linux-Mandrake 
> system will also
> > be lost...
> > 
> > However: this is a good way to discovery Linux-Mandrake without 
> tampering
> > with
> > your hard drive.
> > 
> > This is not recommended by very many people with ANY experience on 
> Linux,
> > nor
> > from any Newbies that know how easy it is for Windows to crash, if 
> that
> > happens
> > then you guessed it, a REINSTALL of Linux will be needed.  If you 
> do a
> > regular
> > install with the repartitioning of your hard disk and Windows 
> crashes, as
> > it is
> > good at doing, then Linux will still be there on its own partition
> > waiting for
> > your return.  Your decision alone. GOOD LUCK
> > 
> > My $0.00.5 worth,
> > 
> > don
> > I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> > 
> > On Thu, 11 May 2000 18:39:35 -0500 Romanator <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
> writes:
> > > I have just opened the Power Pack box, and I am dying to install.
> > > It appears that I have two options for installation:
> > > A) Running Lnx4Win
> > > or
> > > B) Repartitioning and running DrakX
> > >
> > > Can I use Lnx4Win for a quick preview?
> > >
> > > Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Roman
> > >
> > > PS I know this is off topic but...
> > >
> > > I am using Netscape 4.73. Does any one know what all of these 
> squares
> > > and odd ball characters mean. Can they be disabled?
> > > It seems that every time I start a new message, they appear 
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Re: [newbie] do not read this - it is obscene .-)

[nodyak0]

Denis, 

Are you looking for this ChineseFireWall from TXU, if so, then here is
their addy:

[EMAIL PROTECTED]

If not then just Delete this and ignore.

don
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On Thu, 11 May 2000 21:06:09 -0400 "Andy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> LOL thats funny
> - Original Message -
> From: Denis HAVLIK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 1:00 PM
> Subject: [newbie] do not read this - it is obscene .-)
> 
> 
> > When I get this fucking sexual maniac who keeps sodomising my dear 
> mailing
> > list subscribers, he will be imediately banned from this list.
> >
> > Now, if this asshole still has his dumbassed filtering program 
> turned on,
> > he is a gooner...
> >
> > .-)
> >
> > PS: sorry for obscenities, but I have no other idea how to get the
> > answer from this filtering program...
> > --
> > -
> > Dr. Denis Havlik
> 
> > Mandrakesoft||| e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Quality Assurance  (@ @)(private: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
> > ---oOO--(_)--OOo-
> >
> >
> 
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Re: [newbie] boot problems

[nodyak0]

I have American MegaTrends and I can boot from CD.

don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.

P.S.  I would like to apologize for so late a response on this but I have
had MAJOR probs here with a Packard 'Barf' Bell with a Conner CFA859A HD.
 It died, lucky to have a WD84A 8.4gig HD with some of the software I
needed.  Have had to install a new O/S (DO$) so my Wife can have a system
of her own again.  At the present time having to share my system until I
have hers fully up again.  One other thingy, have a friend that works on
CPU's and says he has 13 1.2gig Conner H/D's that just died suddenly,
that is normal for the Conner H/D's.  So would not recommend using the
Conner any more.

thanks,
d
On Thu, 11 May 2000 21:05:13 -0400 "Andy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Yes  some the BIOS most likely has an option to boot from cd
>   - Original Message - 
>   From: Hank Ingram 
>   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
>   Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 1:20 PM
>   Subject: RE: [newbie] boot problems
> 
> 
>   Does your bios allow you to boot the CD?
>   
> ---
>   Hank Ingram [EMAIL PROTECTED]Blacksburg, Va
>   Virginia Tech - Administrative Information Services - HR
>   http://fbox.vt.edu:10021/H/hingram/
> 
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Re: [newbie] ALL CAPS and Navigator

[nodyak0]

What I do to correct problems with the KBD is shut everythingy OFF and
then disconnect the KBD.  Turn it over and remove about 12-15 screws to
open the KBD.  Then remove another 15-18 small screws turn the printed
circuit card over and using a typewritter eraser clean all of the
contacts for each key.  If needed using a cotton swab clean all of the
keys undersides and then putting all back together and restart.  Problems
are GONE.

don
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On Wed, 10 May 2000 19:34:57 -0400 Anthony Huereca
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> 
> > FIRST THING IS SOME HOW, WITH OR WITHOUT THE CAPS LOCK ON, THE 
> ONLY WAY I CAN
> > TYPE IN LOWER CASE IS TO HOLD THE SHIFT BAR DOWN.  ONLY SOLUTION 
> SO FAR IS TO
> > REBOOT THE SYSTEM.  THIS HAPPENS IN LINUX AND WIN98.  THOUGHT THAT 
> I MIGHT BE
> > IN A CAPS ONLY FONT??
> >
> 
> Sounds like the Caps Lock key is stuck. Trying banging on it and see 
> if it
> lossens it. Or just be a new keyboard. I suggest teh MS Natural 
> Keyboard since
> i'ts really comfortable. But it's fairly expensive, and any ol' 
> keyboard ought
> to do just fine.
> 
> > 
> > SECOND PROBLEM: USING XRPM TO UPGRADE TO NETSCAPE 4.7, I HAVE 
> UNINSTALLED AND
> > THEN INSTALLED NETSCAPE-COMMON AND NAVIGATOR FROM THE MANDRAKE 
> 7.02 CD.  I HAVE
> > LOCATED THE EXCUTEABLE FILE, HOWEVER CLICK TO INVOKE THE BROWSER 
> DOES NOTHING.
> > I AM ALSO CURIOUS AS TO WAY FILES(NETSCAPE) ARE SPREAD FROM 
> DIRECTORY TO
> > DIRECTORY INSTEAD OF IN SOME KIND OF ORDER.   SEARCHING THE "ROOT" 
> DIRECTORY TO
> > LOCATE THE FILE IN QUESTION. HOPE THIS IS ENOUGH INFORMATION.  
> SORRY FOR THE
> > SHOUTING
> 
> First make sure you installed it right. Type "rpm -q 
> netscape-navigator" and
> see if the version comes up. If you get an error saying it's not 
> installed,
> then you need to try installing it again. If it does come up with a 
> version,
> then type "netscape" and it should come up. 
> 
> Also for future information, you don't need to uninstall a program 
> to upgrade,
> you can just upgrade. And the files are all spread out because 
> that's the way
> Unix is organized. Each part of Netscape has it's own little 
> section, to make
> it easier to find all the Help files on your system, all the 
> executable files
> on your system, etc etc. So while it may seem random, it really 
> isn't. 
> 
> > 
> > BOB ROOT
> -- 
> Anthony Huereca
> http://m3000.1wh.com
> Computers are not intelligent. They only think they are. 
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Re: [newbie] Parental Control

[nodyak0]

Just if you want to use some of the Parental Control software, my ISP has
some on their site.  http://www.stic.net is their website if you would
like to see what they offer.

don
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On Mon, 08 May 2000 07:42:46 -0500 WolfRyder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Being a parent, when I discovered my then 15 year old viewing porn 
> sites, 
> after specifically telling him he couldn't, he lost his computer 
> privileges 
> for 3 months. How, you may think, did I accomplish this? Well, when 
> I went 
> to work, so did the power cords. While at home, the computer was 
> usable by 
> me only.
> 
> Ultimately, parental control isn't a piece of software on a 
> computer, it's 
> the guts to say no and mean it, even if you take away the CPU or 
> Modem or 
> whatever needs removing. Passwording is another way. People rely to 
> heavily 
> on "something else" to do the monitoring for them instead of doing 
> for 
> themselves.
> 
> And I agree, hate sites rank right on up there with porn.
> 
> If anyone would like to discuss this further with me, feel free to 
> email me 
> directly.
> 
> Carol
>

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Fw: ChineseWall Job Re: Re: [newbie] Parental Control

[nodyak0]

I would like to have your system STOP sending these messages out to me
and the other people on the mail group we are subscribed to, it is very
annoying and unnecessary.  If this is going into a business enviornment
then we apologize for this but we are not responsible and would like to
have these messages STOPPED.

Thank You,

don
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Re: [newbie] netscape java problems

[nodyak0]

maybe if we knew what your questions is.


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On Tue, 9 May 2000 07:13:24 -0500 Fernando Camacho Olmos
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Hi, anyone know how to fix this problem
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Re: [newbie] WolfRyder and his censoring

[nodyak0]

Hey 'frokes' er, folks this has been going on for some time, any time you
type in the word you use to sign up for this message group or to sign
off.  You get filtered, so we cannot tell someone how to get out of here
nor discuss any of the useful subjects like filtering.

don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
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On Tue, 9 May 2000 10:38:50 +0200 Mike Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Hmmm, well I am not exactly sure where and why our list is being 
> filtered
> but
> I do know that I find it extremely distasteful.
> There is absolutely no reason why Censorship/Filtering etc should 
> not be
> discussed in this forum
> especially as applications that can do this may become in demand as 
> Linux
> becomes more 
> orientated towards Jo Public and his randy little kids.
> 
> Anyway I would be interested to know where and why this is being 
> done.
> 
> On a more personal note I wonder what my IT Manager thinks about my 
> Inbox
> filling up with these bloody messages from [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> stating that
> I have been sending vulgar obscene or whatever messages :-)
> 
> Cheers:
> 
> Michael Perry.
> R&D. Dep. Netafim Magal.
> <<<>>>
> The three most dangerous things are a programmer with a soldering 
> iron, a
> manager who codes, and a user who gets ideas.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> > From:   Marc [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent:   Tue 09 May 2000 8:53
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject:Re: [newbie] WolfRyder and his censoring
> > 
> > this whole thing baffles me because i got one a while back and i 
> did not
> > know it would draw this whole issue up about key words like porn 
> and hate
> > words. it only sent me back for the word porn though.
> > 
> > 
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[newbie] Re: test

[nodyak0]

Michael Perry,

All of your TEST shots have come through GREAT!!!

don
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P.S. I fall in the last catagory, I am a trained Technitian in all types
of electronics including CPU's.
don

On Tue, 9 May 2000 11:50:50 +0200 Mike Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> Michael Perry.
> R&D. Dep. Netafim Magal.
> <<<>>>
> The three most dangerous things are a programmer with a soldering 
> iron, a
> manager who codes, and a user who gets ideas.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [newbie] No freakin clue?!?!?

[nodyak0]

Drakxconfig Icon on the desktop should get you in there.

don
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On Tue, 09 May 2000 02:49:32 -0700 Luenin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Im really really new with computersnot to mention Linux(which a
> friend installed on my comp)  But im trying to learn on my own.  Im
> having prob with the screen resolution.  My icons are huge.  How can 
> i
> change my sceen resolution.  I have a Savage4.   Please Please help.
> Thanx.
> Your Homeboy
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Re: [newbie] Installed SuSE yesterday

[nodyak0]

Say Al, I am not sure why, but; there were two postings of this same
message.  Not sure what is causing this, several others have had the same
thingy happen to their posts.  If there are multiple posts from this addy
then let me know so I can check it out form here.
THANKS,
don
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On Mon, 08 May 2000 10:12:26 -0700 Alan Shoemaker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Carolyou haven't given us (the folks who try to help here)
> a chance to assist you in fixing your problem.  You just
> dashed in here and announced that you were switching to SuSE,
> because Mandrake doesn't support your video card (which is
> totally untrue).  How about a better (more detailed)
> description of your problem with your x configuration, so we
> can help you to get Mandrake running?
> 
> I for one am not here to read about how happy you are with
> SuSE.  If you "gave up" then why are you still here?  If you
> haven't given up then let's see if we can fix the problem. 
> You've seen KDE now, so you can uninstall SuSE and reinstall
> Mandrake, so we can get on with it  :-)
> 
> Alan
> 
> P.S. A wild guess might be that you have a monitor that
> doesn't have correct synch figures in the data base and we
> might need to use another monitor selection (or enter the
> synch rates manually) to get things working for you.
> 
> 
> WolfRyder wrote:
> > 
> > I installed SuSE 6.4 yesterday and finally got to see KDE! I know 
> Mandrake
> > has the driver Mach64, but no matter what I did or how I fiddled, 
> Mandrake
> > wouldn't configure with my video card and I gave up. LILO also 
> installed
> > perfectly and I can boot in either Windows or SuSE and there is no 
> hanging
> > in the password screen of Win98.
> > 
> > I suspect when I become more comfortable with Linux, I will learn 
> to
> > manually tweak things and will try the Mandrake again.
> > 
> > Next step is to get a larger HD and install SuSE on that one, as 
> well as
> > Mandrake.
> > 
> > Thanks for everyone's help!!
> > 
> > Carol
> 


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Re: [newbie] Mouseconfig - MS Intellimouse (PS/2)

[nodyak0]

imwheel is what it is called.

don
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On Fri, 5 May 2000 18:32:15 +0200 (CEST) Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> On Fri, 5 May 2000, hopper wrote:
> 
> >Yes, I had this problem too. Quite frustrating. I did the thing 
> that all true
> >blue former mac and windows users do: I reformatted and reinstalled 
> Mandrake,
> >this time being careful to choose the generic ps/2 driver.
> >
> >But that doesn't support the beloved mouse wheel. Are there any 
> drivers which
> >allow for the use of the wheel?
> 
> There is an RPM on the distro CD called IWHEEL or something like 
> that. I
> assume that is what you would need.
> 
> Paul
> 
> )0(---)0(
> 
> Nothing is impossible for the person who
> doesn't have to do it himself.
> 
> )0([[EMAIL PROTECTED]]-)0(
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Re: [newbie] Re-Installing Mandrake

[nodyak0]

DO NOT even consider the 'Lnx4Win' install method.  Here is a direct
quote from their own books:

"Linux-Mandrake

Install Guide

MandrakeSoft

January 2000
http://www.linux-mandrake.com


Chapter 5 : Using Lnx4Win

Lnx4Win is what you need if you don't want to partition your hard disk at
all.
This Program will create two files on your Windows partition which will
hold
your Linux-Mandrake system: one file for the data and one for the swap. 
This
installation is undoubtedly the easiest, but, has its disadvantages:

it is slow in comparison with a real installation: loopback mounting of
a file (this is the method used) is not as fast as a filesystem located
on a dedicated partition; 
if you have to re-install Windows, your Linux-Mandrake system will also
be lost...

However: this is a good way to discovery Linux-Mandrake without tampering
with
your hard drive.

This is not recommended by very many people with ANY experience on Linux,
nor
from any Newbies that know how easy it is for Windows to crash, if that
happens
then you guessed it, a REINSTALL of Linux will be needed.  If you do a
regular
install with the repartitioning of your hard disk and Windows crashes, as
it is
good at doing, then Linux will still be there on its own partition
waiting for
your return.  Your decision alone. GOOD LUCK"

don
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On Fri, 05 May 2000 07:47:59 -0700 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Hi,
> 
> Are there any important pointers anyone would give to someone 
> considering
> Re-Installing Mandrake prior to doing so?
>  
> Thanks,
> 
> b/web
> Wade
> 


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[newbie] Short Quote:

[nodyak0]

A short quote from the Help file with Zone Alarm:

"ZoneAlarm provides essential security for any computer connected to the 
Internet, especially those with always-on DSL or cable modem connections.
ZoneAlarm protects you from malicious programs, like Spyware and Trojan
horses, by allowing you to control your computer's Internet traffic and
how applications access the Internet.

ZoneAlarm's Dynamic Firewall can block attempts to connect to your
computer from the Internet. High Security Level makes your computer
invisible from the Internet so you won't be a target for hackers and
intruders. Security levels provide the most convenient way to configure
the firewall, without requiring you to program protocols and ports."

Just a short quote, END OF POSTS ON THIS SUBJECT FROM ME!!


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[newbie] A little security....

[nodyak0]

Hey ppl,

I just received this info on "Zone Alarm" for those of you still having
to have WinDo$ for a second OS.  You can find it at http:www.zonelab.com
and it is "Free" for personal use only.  For business users $20.  Just to
maybe give a little security for WinDo$.

Off Topic a little

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Re: [newbie] Install problems on older machines?!?!

[nodyak0]

Have you set your PnP to DISABLE in the BIOS?  That is what I had to do
to have my install run AOK!

don
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On Mon, 1 May 2000 18:42:47 +0200 (MET DST)
=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Jimmi_Wimmersj=F6?= <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> 
> I've been trying to install mandrake linux for over a week now. After
> removing half of my RAM (Different timing caused ramdrive
> crash) Changing my processor from CYRIX to AMD i still cant install
> it.
> 
> When i boot from cd (GOLDSTAR 8X ATAPI cdrom) i get halfway through
> the install then DrakX freezes on me. If i try the autoboot it wont
> detect my cd (allthough i started it from the cd), I have also tried
> the hd boot floppy but then in second stage install it gives me
> "installation exited abnormaly code 9" or something. I think i've
> seen an error message on one of the screens "No space left on
> device" which is very odd, since i have approx 15GB free discspace on
> the HD i wish to install to.
> 
> I know my machine is old, but do i really have to buy a new one to
> install linux?!? Mandrake claims to support all of my hardware:
> 
> AMD-k6 200MHZ
> ATAPI Cdrom
> IDE Harddrive IBM 20 GB
> IDE Harddrive Seagate 2 GB
> 
> I have downloaded a new hd bootdisc image and will try again
> tonight, but if anyone can help me please let me hear from you.
> 
>   
>   Jimmi J. Wimmersjö.
> 
>   "Ni vet, Hjärnan , den slutar aldrig att fungera!"
> 
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Re: [newbie] linux versus windows

[nodyak0]

Hey, NO Flames on this one please, it is a desperate cry for HELP.  I for
one am having some difficulty in getting some thingys to work in Linux
MDK as well and have so much to learn with reading all of this mail not
much time each day to do some work on this system.  I am NOT complaining
most of this is MY prob, but I sympathize with Chadley on this and would
like to read some constructive assistance for this...

don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Sun, 30 Apr 2000 12:31:49 -0700 Chadley Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> I'm not trying to be unreasonable but I have worked on linux for well 
> over a
> year and Id like to say that linux is greater than windows stability 
> etc.
> But I've have enough of the critism that is passed around by the 
> linux
> community, whats the matter with you people Bill Gates made a system 
> that is so
> easy to use that an idiot could use it and add to it on the fly, and 
> as for
> servers all companies that I have been to don't use linux for their 
> servers they
> use NT, 
> When I spend the time and the money which is scarce to download 
> software for
> my linux off the Internet and run the installation it never works 
> and what's
> more is that in order to get it to work if have know all about 
> programming and
> text based linux/Unix if you like, and yet If you don't use this 
> flavor of linux
> well too bad now you have have to learn a new flovour so that you 
> get the
> feature you like. And 4 months later ...
> If you which to compete with windows you have to create a product 
> that has
> have builtin server tools that an idiot can use, a graphic frontend 
> that an
> idiot can understand, easy software addition that is idiot proof and 
> just
> works
> No matter what I try to add i always need something else. I have 3
> pcs on a network and flavours of linux on they are all unstable 
> worse than
> windows ever was.
> 
> So if you want to come and watch how when I insert a picture into 
> netscape
> composer or office 2000 or even wordperfect eight  how it crashes, 
> the program
> just disspears off the screen and one has to start all over again.
> Star Office is so slow that I could go and have a 3 course meal 
> while it eats
> up my cpu time and slows my pc down to the speed of a 486 sx before 
> its ready
> to use. And yet is is advertised that you could run  linux on a 486 
> with 16mb
> ram , I think somebody should pull that statement back. What more is 
> that I did
> my courses on windows before I changed my bussiness to linux and I 
> promise that
> windows is fussy about they condition of hardware and if your 
> hardware is
> perfect windows will run well and without to much trouble bearing in 
> mind it is
> only a machine.
> Freezing and hanging etc.. in win95  was fixed in 98 and yes 
> buggered up in
> 2000.
> So in conclution I ask anyone out there If there is a flavour of 
> linux that
> has server and tools built in for use as a pdc dns etc. the grapghic 
> front end
> that i easy to understand and if i try to run the vmware that i 
> bought for 400
> dollars will it work with out telling me my kernel is an asshole and 
> i must now
> try mdk, and loose the nice file manger that did my networking for 
> me in corel
> os. Or Ihave a nice set of graphic tools suse but (cad3d) it's to 
> complicated
> and takes months wich no in modern times can afford to spend 
> learning .
> So now I'll just have corel because I can manage my network in the 
> network
> neighbourhood that is like windows but now I cant do my graphic 
> design because
> corel only provides me with and unstable gimp .
> this is where I would much prefer to just put windows back on all my 
> pcs
> becuase I just cant win with this linux.
> 
> so here is my final attempt  I want a file manager that works just 
> like the one
> in corel linux os v1.1 in my mandrake. I want a graphic ppp dialer 
> that does
> not give the deamon died error all the time i want a download 
> manager of some
> description and I want stability.
> More I want somethong that does not require me to try and be what I 
> am not
> Iam not a c++ programer or software research and devepement, I am a 
> user and
> thats  what I  do I run my bussiness and I play games and I download 
> things
> to playwith then I sort  the in network neighbourhood a pass on the 
> good
> stuff to the others on my network simply by means of drag and drop 
> or cut and
> paste ( quick and efficient)and that is what I do with my pc every 
> night until
> 2am.
> 
> Please Dont take this mail as an Insult or as an attack Iam simply 
> stating
> the factsas I have experienced them
> 
> PS: excuse the spelling the kmail spellchecker doesnt work properly 
> so i gave
> up with it .
> 
> thanks 
> Chadley Wilson
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 012 3332276
> 
> 
>  
> 
> 

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Re: [newbie] Active X on Evan Messages

[nodyak0]

The way to STOP Flames is put it out to pasture.

don
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On Fri, 28 Apr 2000 18:42:31 -0700 "Mike & Tracy Holt"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > By the way I think you're preaching to the wrong congregation,
> > when you start this kind of thread here.  Beside that, it's
> > liable to lead to a long drawn-out off-topic flame fest (though
> > I hope not).
> > 
> > Alan
> 
> 
> Point taken, I'm done.
> 
> =)  Mike
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Re: [newbie] Hate Netscape! ... or is it me?...

[nodyak0]

My $1.03 worth,

The only time I had a problem was when I first installed Win98 on my new
system and had never done that before.  Now I know what was not done
correctly and everythingy is working just great.  I use the 128bit
encryption NetScape Navigator 4.08, very stable and not so big and
bloated as the Communicator.  I had gone to that site recommended by
someone on this mailing list that checks the security on your system, and
it is tightern' a gnats whatchamacallit.  Also that trouble with the
viruses in the wild is why I use Juno mail, I do not accept attachments.

don
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On Fri, 28 Apr 2000 20:30:21 -0400 Daniel Anderson
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Hi,
>   I downloaded and installed the 128 bit version of Netscape 4.72 on
> both a Mandrake 7.0 machine and a COL 2.3 machine and haven't had 
> any
> problems. I previosly used the 128 bit version of Netscape 4.61 with 
> the
> same results. Guess I'm just lucky. Just my 2 cents worth.
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
> Nick Davina wrote:
> > 
> > Download Netscape 6.
> > 
> > I have the same problems as you do. But Netscape 6 is really great 
> ;-)
> > So download it
> > 
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Sevatio Octavio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 12:48
> > Subject: Re: [newbie] Hate Netscape! ... or is it me?...
> > 
> > >
> > >
> > > what version Mandrake are you using?
> > >
> > > seve
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Nickolay Belostotsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 11:35 PM
> > > Subject: [newbie] Hate Netscape! ... or is it me?...
> > >
> > >
> > > >Hello!
> > > >
> > > >Somehow, for some unknown to me reason, Netscape randomly 
> closes /all/
> > its
> > > >windows. For example, when I close one of six open windows 
> (+Messenger),
> > > >Netscape is gone altogether. The same *randomly* happens when 
> Messenger
> > ask
> > > >me to enter me e-mail server password... Is there any way to 
> amend it?
> > What
> > > >other browsers are there capable of JAVA, frames etc
> > > >
> > > >Thanks!
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 
> > > Get your FREE personal .com domain name and
> > > NAMEzero Personal Portal at: http://www.namezero.com.
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> > >
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Re: [newbie] scsi boot linear mode

[nodyak0]

Would not hurt to check it out!!!

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On Fri, 28 Apr 2000 16:50:34 -0700 Alan Shoemaker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> donthere is no relationship like that between a scsi and an
> ide drive.  He can either have the bios try scsi first or ide
> first.  He has already attempted to have the scsi drive boot
> Linux and has been unsuccessful (caused an instant reboot).
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > 
> > If I may jump in here and say, why don't you change your installed 
> HD's
> > around so the SCSI is the boot drive (C:\ or sda1 for linux what 
> ever)
> > and do your install of Linux to the first drive and then the 
> second drive
> > will have WINDOWS on it for you and all will be good to go.
> > 
> > don
> > I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> > 
> > On Fri, 28 Apr 2000 02:28:54 +0100 bascule <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > writes:
> > > hi again,
> > > i've just sent off a reply to your other post on my odd 
> partition
> > > scheme, it's nice to feel that people are willing to spend time
> > > helping
> > > others make their lives simpler!
> > >
> > > yes, win98 boots fine off the ide drive,
> > > i understand fdisk/mbr, it's saved me on quite a few occasions, 
> but
> > > after losing all partition info on my ide disk once through some
> > > still
> > > unknown circumstance (lilo from a friends redhat installation cd 
> was
> > > involved) i'm loathe to touch the mbr unless i really have to or 
> i'm
> > > ready to consider my linux installation a true replacement for 
> win98
> > > i.e. it does everything except run homeworld and outcast-my
> > > favourite
> > > games and the only reason i'll keep win98 in the long run!
> > >
> > >
> > > bascule
> > >
> > 
> > 
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Re: [newbie] Can't start X-Window

[nodyak0]

THANK YOU LEE, THANK YOU LEE, THANK YOU LEE, this is a GREAT way to do
this for others that may have a problem with the ENGLISH language.  Good
to see there are some out there that have a little of the abilities to
assist with out being sarcastic.
don
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On Wed, 26 Apr 2000 06:29:43 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (_lee _kinkade) writes:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED],Internet writes:
> >Hi all
> >Sory, I very bad speak English :-)
> >I try to install Mandrake v7.0 lake Server.
> >X-Window setup Ok, but when I start it,
> >on ther is only blue screen and 2 window whis console.
> >If install default or developer, X-Window start Ok.
> >Plase, ansver ( if You can read this ;-))
> >
> >Mihail
> >Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >or
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
> Please correct me if this advice is incorrect.  I am very new to 
> linux,
> but this worked for me.
> 
> go to the bottom window and type exit to get out
> 
> put the mandrake cd in the drive
> Mount the CD by doing the following:
> at the command line prompt, type: mount /dev/cdrom
> press enter
> 
> To get to the directories on the CD, at the command line prompt, 
> type: cd
> /mnt/cdrom
> press enter
> 
> type cd Mandrake/RPMS
> This directory had the files that you need to install.
> 
> the command to use to install files is rpm -Uvh 
> When I installed make, I typed rpm -Uvh make*.rpm
> I used the asterisk as a wild card because the file names are so 
> long.
> 
> http://www.kde.org/documentation/faq/kdefaq-4.html#ss4.3 states which
> packages to install for kde.
> 
>  kdesupport (RECOMMENDED)
>  kdelibs (REQUIRED)
>  kdebase (REQUIRED)
>  kdegames (OPTIONAL)
>  kdegraphics (OPTIONAL)
>  kdeutils (OPTIONAL)
>  kdemultimedia (OPTIONAL)
>  kdenetwork (OPTIONAL)
>  kdeadmin (OPTIONAL)
>  kdetoys (OPTIONAL)
> 
> note for some files you may be told that a package it is dependant 
> upon
> has not been installed.  You then just have to find the right 
> package on
> the cd and install it. If you can't, there may be more than one file 
> that
> is named similarly, so you can try to install that instead.  I had to
> install a package that started qt, one would not install so i tried
> another.  I installed kde on two pc's yesterday.  
> 
> After you get the above installed, type startx at the command 
> prompt.  It
> should give you a nice full featured gui.
> 
> ---
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Re: [newbie] basic sound, floppy and CDROM problems

[nodyak0]

You may have to REINSTALL from the CD and do a DEVELOPER type UPGRADE, I
just went through that same problem of 'Command SetUp not found' and did
a Developer install and one of the selections was 'SETUP'.  Have not
tried it as yet, trying to read some of this mail (115 messages).


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On Tue, 25 Apr 2000 23:58:31 -0400 "philomena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Paul,
> 
> what/where is "setup" ? I tried executing the command from the 
> console and
> its not found. I searched all drives and didn't find anything.
> I reinstalled and made sure to leave supermount on - so, my fstab 
> entries
> are exactly like yours, but the devices are still not working. Error 
> message
> is a bit different - KFM says something like "can't display 
> directory", and
> if I try to command line ls, an error message states there is an
> input/output error.
> 
> Thx,
> philomena
> - Original Message -
> From: "Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 12:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] basic sound, floppy and CDROM problems
> 
> 
> > On Mon, 24 Apr 2000, root wrote:
> >
> > >time, IDed all the available memory - everything seems fine so 
> far except
> the
> > >three basic things - sound. floppy drive and CDROM drive
> > >My sound card was correctly identified, but any sounds come out 
> as
> tones - no
> > >bells, roars, crashing windows - just flat tones. The card is an  
> SB
> Live!.
> >
> > run "setup" as root, and check the 'sound' section. I have an SB 
> Value64
> > and that was initially off too. After going through this by hand 
> it worked
> > fine.
> >
> > >Neither the floppy nor the CDROM drive will mount - any attempt 
> comes
> back with
> > >the error msg like (for the floppy) "mount: /dev/fd0 is not a 
> valid block
> > >device"
> >
> > What is in your /etc/fstab.
> > For floppy and cdrom with me it says:
> >
> > /mnt/floppy /mnt/floppy supermount fs=vfat,dev=/dev/fd0 0 0
> > /mnt/cdrom /mnt/cdrom supermount fs=iso9660,dev=/dev/cdrom 0 0
> >
> > Does that match?
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > )0(---)0(
> >
> > Spring is nature's way of saying:
> > "Let's party!!"
> >
> > )0([[EMAIL PROTECTED]]-)0(
> > http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208
> > Registered Linux User 174403
> >
> >
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Re: [newbie] Netscape

[nodyak0]

My guess would be you have NOT gone into the MENU, Edit, Preferences,
etcetera.  SetUp the thing in there and it will.


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On Tue, 25 Apr 2000 19:32:21 -0700 Michael Holt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> ??Advertising??
> 
> Just a guess, Mike
> 
> Glenn Johnson wrote:
> > 
> > Hi all. Wondering why Netscape never goes to my home page upon 
> loading. It
> > always seems to go to some sort of internal 'about' screen. I HAVE 
> set the
> > preferred home page in preferences. If I click anywhere on the 
> 'about' screen,
> > then it goes to the home page.
> 
> -- 
> 
> The Penguins are coming!!!
> 
> 
> Michael Holt
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: [newbie] Apologies not necessary here......

[nodyak0]

NO PROBLEM, I just have to let all know I am still here reading and
learning.  I have to give a lecture every now and then and this is one of
those 'then's'.  'Now' was the other day.  I also like to post how to
leave this group correctly so if for some 'UnKnown' reason someone want
to 'not receive' any more, about 2 weeks ago some people wanted out and
were made FUN of on here which I feel was NOT the way to treat others
that are trying to learn.  So if you want OUT just go to the location
where you requested this group and do your thingy.

Here is a quote from the verifying message from them:

"This is a mailing list for new-mandrake users. Most of the discussions 
on this list concern installation problems, and configuring a desktop
computer.

More information on mandrake mailing lists can be found on: 

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/flists.php3"

Have fun and learn,

don
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On Mon, 24 Apr 2000 16:45:16 -0400 "Yacketta,Ronald J"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I agree
> tho my appologie wa not due to me being a newbie but rather my 
> ignorance and
> of not properly canceling an email that was not intended to be sent.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 4:08 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [newbie] Apologies not necessary here..
> 
> 
> I do not speak for all on this list, but; all of these "sorry" and
> "apologies" are not necessary.  We are all new and need to read as 
> much
> as possible and learn more than we ever new we did not know.  I for 
> one
> like to read these postings to learn as much as I can for now and 
> future
> use.  For those of you making your first post, go for it and give as 
> much
> info as you can, type of system (name if it has one that can be used 
> in
> mixed company), type and speed of CPU, MOBO type and name, amount of
> memory size of HD and any other attached, or going to be, hardware 
> so
> your questions can be answered keyed to your system if at all 
> possible.
> 
> Excuse me for interjecting this, just feel some of the newerby's may 
> need
> a little leg up to start off to gain what ever info can be provided. 
>  I
> am more of a lurker than a jumper in'er on these thingys.  Not smart
> enough to ask the correct questions to learn what I want, so I use 
> others
> questions to adapt to my needs.  Keep the questions rolling!!!
> 
> don
> I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> But now I know that what I thought I knew
> Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> 
> 
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Re: [newbie] OT--BIOS

[nodyak0]

Yes you can FLASHUPDATE your FlashROM, but; only for the original
manufacturer.  It may be possible to go and purchase a new BIOS chip and
install it yourself but would not recommend doing same.  There are
thingys that could destroy your system or just the new CMOS (BIOS) chip,
ESD (Electro Static Discharge) for one and another is if not installed
correctly other problems will hamper your use of the new BIOS.

Just to give my credentials on this matter, I have about 45 years
experience as a Journeyman Electronic Repair with O'scope, meters,
generators, etcetera, usage as well as repairing the same.  

don
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On Sun, 23 Apr 2000 04:42:53 +0100 "William Palfreman"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: Michael Holt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 
> > "Kathleen Russell, fone.net tech support" wrote:
> >
> > > Disclaimer:  i was pretty much joking about the BIOS thing.
> I actually
> > > really like my BIOS (ambios).  A friend of mine has a
> really cruddy BIOS,
> > > but the computer is a machine is a Hewlett Packard, so it
> is a cruddy system
> > > in general.
> > >
> > > I suppose a person would have to buy a whole new
> motherboard to get a
> > > different kind of BIOS.  Can a person upgrade using the
> same motherboard,
> > > but maybe a different version or something?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Kathleen
> >
> > No, in general, you need the bios that was written for board
> you're using.
> > It's specific to the parts that are soldered onto your
> motherboard.
> > Mike
> 
> Only in the olden days.  Now people flash their BIOS if they
> want to upgrade it, as it is stored on flashrom.
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[newbie] Apologies not necessary here......

[nodyak0]

I do not speak for all on this list, but; all of these "sorry" and
"apologies" are not necessary.  We are all new and need to read as much
as possible and learn more than we ever new we did not know.  I for one
like to read these postings to learn as much as I can for now and future
use.  For those of you making your first post, go for it and give as much
info as you can, type of system (name if it has one that can be used in
mixed company), type and speed of CPU, MOBO type and name, amount of
memory size of HD and any other attached, or going to be, hardware so
your questions can be answered keyed to your system if at all possible.

Excuse me for interjecting this, just feel some of the newerby's may need
a little leg up to start off to gain what ever info can be provided.  I
am more of a lurker than a jumper in'er on these thingys.  Not smart
enough to ask the correct questions to learn what I want, so I use others
questions to adapt to my needs.  Keep the questions rolling!!!

don
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[newbie] FREE yourself of this mailinglist....

[nodyak0]

If there are any out there still attempting to rid themselves of this
mail list, go to:

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/flists.php3

scroll down to the Newby listings and then do your dispearing act.

Good Luck,

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[newbie] "ByeCycle"

[nodyak0]

I think this has gone on long enough, now I need ot get to work and see
if there are any things I may have picked up from this website.  Too many
letters to read each day to have much time to work on this system.  Have
much to learn and NO way to do it with all of the mail.

Thanks very much for all of the messages and comments, too bad some were
not what should have been here.

 More Professionalism is needed to do the GOOD  that is needed.


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Re: [newbie] Help with Mandrake install ....

[nodyak0]

Try pressing the TAB key to see exactly how it should be typed in and use
that.

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On Thu, 13 Apr 2000 15:16:30 +0100 Stephen Slack
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I found that typing windows at the LILO loader also failed. Try 
> typing DOS
> instead. It worked for me.
> 
> > -Original Message-
> > From:   [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent:   Thursday, April 13, 2000 3:03 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject:[newbie] Help with Mandrake install 
> > 
> > I'm newcomer to Linux/PC.
> > 
> > I tried to install Mandrake Linux V7.0 on my PC. I used the latest
> > cdrom.img file from the web as the one on the CD-ROM is thought to 
> be 
> > faulty.
> > 
> > I used the recommended settings.
> > 
> > Although linux is installed correctly, I can't boot in Windows.
> > 
> > Can anyone help.
> > 
> > Regards.
> > 
> > Mungal.
> 


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Re: [newbie] Installation Problem

[nodyak0]

Could also be the PC-Chips Virus software or simular type of virus
software, that has to be DISABLED as well as the PNP when loading Linux.

don
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On Tue, 11 Apr 2000 12:23:27 +0100 Oliver Stieber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> signal 11 is probably a protection signal from the processor.
> or in English
> the installer is running in 'protected' mode, this means it can 
> protect your
> computers resources from bugs,  malicious , or badly written 
> programs
> causing to much damage,
> when a program tries to access something it shouldn't, a signal is 
> generated
> to the installer (11 in your case) 
> I'm sure someone who can remember what signal 11 is can give you a 
> better
> description of your problem,
> or you can look it up on the web, try searching for DPMI 
> documentation, or
> looking at Intel's manuals on there web site.
> 
> basically a bit of the installer has a bug in it(though I'm not sure 
> what).
> if it's as soon as the installer loads it may be having problems 
> with your
> cd-rom drive or bios,
> make sure the pnpos option is off in the bios. (any other 
> suggestions?).
> 
> if it's further through the installation process try not installing 
> things
> through the installer, you can always install them later.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Huelskamp, VT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: 11 April 2000 12:08
> > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]@inter2'
> > Subject: RE: [newbie] Installation Problem
> > Sensitivity: Personal
> > 
> > 
> > I take it that no one has any idea??
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Huelskamp, VT 
> > Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 3:27 PM
> > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]@inter2'
> > Subject: [newbie] Installation Problem
> > Sensitivity: Personal
> > 
> > 
> > While installing 7.0 on a Dell Dimension, 400mhz Celeron, 
> > after you select the packages, the install program shuts down 
> > with an error " Exited Abnormally, Received Signal 11"  ??
> > What is going on?  Version 6.0 installed with little problems.  
> > 
> > TIA
> > 
> > VT Huelskamp
> > 
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Re: [newbie] Problems

[nodyak0]

Thank You Jon,

I know this was sent to another but I think this is good for us Not smart
enough to ask the right questions.  Will do this as soon as I finish with
this evenings mail.

don
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On Mon, 10 Apr 2000 23:25:01 -0700 "Jon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> - Original Message -
> From: "Stephen F. Bosch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 4:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] Problems
> 
> 
> > David C Colvin wrote:
> > >
> > >Some questions, maybe you folks can help:
> > > 1.  The crossover question I asked earlier...any idea?
> >
> > I asked earlier if you could repeat the question =)
> >
> > -Stephen-
> >
> >
> 
> He is looking for a quick solution for something I get paid by the 
> hour
> for...
> 
> If he would install the LAME,NAG, and SAG rpms and then read 
> /usr/doc/LDP he
> would have the concepts needed to ask good questions.
> 
> LAME = Linux Administration Made Easy
> NAG = Network Administrators Guide
> SAG = System Administrators Guide
> 
> available by doing (With Mandrake CD in Drive)
> 
> cd /usr/cdrom/Mandrake/RPMS
> rpm -Uvh lame nag sag
> 
> These are REALLY GOOD dox and "Well Worth The Effort!" of reading.  
> Info
> contained within will help with any networked computer, not just 
> linux.
> Just Chock full of head scratching - "why didn't I think of that" 
> ideas...
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Re: [newbie] dumb as a doornail

[nodyak0]

Have you considered using the 'l -l |less'  that is the 'l' command with
'-l' and then the '|' (pipe symbol, upper case of the 'backslash') then
type in 'less'.  The info will fill the screen, one screen at a time and
you can use the arrow keys or Page Up and Page Down to read everything
that is there.

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On Mon, 10 Apr 2000 20:26:24 -0700 "Leanne Leith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Okay, I can do (a few) unix commands at the command line, but I can't 
> even load the 2 extra CD applications that came with my Mandrake 
> 2007 gold kit.  I figured out you have to use them as boot disks, 
> but when I press tab to list the contents, then it zips past too 
> fast to read.  I then try to type in "more" or "less" and it won't 
> recognize those commands.  I try to type "ls" and it won't recognize 
> that either.  I feel really stupid, what am I supposed to do?  I 
> need that Star Office really bad!
> 
> Suki
> 
> 
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[newbie] GOOD NIGHT!!

[nodyak0]

To All,

I would like to apologize for the late postings or responses to some of
the messages tonight, was late getting in here.  Cannot let all of the
messages go with out putting in my opinions as well.  Just would like to
see each of you as well as myself use a little more PROFESSIONALISM in
our handling of the troubles and solutions to the problems of US Newbies
and alot less of the BLAME game for our missunderstood problems.  That is
what this FORUM is for, at least that was MY impression, to ASK for
assistance and hopefully receive some assistance with these
missunderstood problems.  

I cannot give advise on ALL hardware problems just on those that have
hardware that may be like mine.  Authentic AMD K6 II 350m 3D Processor/w
Sound, Modem, and Video on MOBO.  

Good Night All,

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Re: [newbie] Install on Windows

[nodyak0]

Jim,

Just so you can make an informed ERROR read the following quote from the
Users Refernce Manual for Mandrake:

"it is slow in comparison with a real installation: loopback mounting of
a   file (this is the method used) is not as fast as a filesystem located
on adedicated partition; 
if you have to re-install Windows, your Linux-Mandrake system will also
be lost..."

If you still want to use lnx4win go ahead but it IS NOT recommended.

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On Mon, 10 Apr 2000 16:26:55 -0700 "Jim Ray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> If I have 2 drives and I want to install Linux on the 2nd drive, do I 
> not
> fdisk the 2nd drive or do I leave it alone?
> 
> I am using Linux4win installation.
> 
> Thanks for the help.
> 
> Jim
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Re: [newbie] Any problems with Gateway's 500

[nodyak0]

Bob, 

The best advise I can give is DO NOT repeat DO NOT use the lnx4win
install, use either PQMagic or lilo for your boot loader.

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On Mon, 10 Apr 2000 16:23:54 -0500 " Bob Root" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Getting ready to attempt my first installation, this is going to 
> be fun
> :).  wondering if anyone had any advise with regard the Gateway 500.
> Machine has 128mgs of RAM, and 4.6 HD.  Any assistant is 
> appreciated.
> 
> Bob
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
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Re: [newbie] I thought this was supposed to beat Windows hands down on stability!!

[nodyak0]

Excuse Me, I am for ONE of the very inexperienced users of either Windows
or Linux, I do not think there are any here that are any newer at either
one than myself.  I just started with Linux/Mandrake Complete v7.0 from
Macmillin Software, about 2-3 weeks ago or maybe a month.  Not sure at
this point.  I do not know how to do any COMPILING or installing of any
of the software from the Linux side.  I do have some experience with the
installing of Linux/M because I wanted to learn as I went and find what
would work for me, if what I have learned can be of any service to others
then I try to respond with what I know works and with what HardWare.  NO
Linux/M is not to blame for all of the troubles some are having, neither
is the OPERATOR or the Hardware.  The one thing that is needed by any
that have a question is a little background on what you have as HardWare
and the error messages you received when your problem started or ended
your working.  These people in this group that are willing to HELP need a
little of the HELP from each that are asking so they can HELP you.  STOP
the BLAME game and use your head and expertise what ever it may be to ask
your questions and GO forward NOT backwards and complain.  These people
here are GOOD at what they do and are willing to HELP you so HELP them as
best you can.

my $5.32,

don
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On Sun, 9 Apr 2000 22:10:55 +0100 (BST) David Hugh-Jones
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> On Sun, 9 Apr 2000, Vic wrote:
> 
> > Uh oh, I hope you don't have a trouble with some of
> > the hardware in the machine that your using.
> 
> (snip)
> 
> Hey, don't go blaming it on the hardware now. It's pretty clear that 
> Linux
> is not an easy ride to install, no matter how stable it may be
> afterwards. Mandrake 7.0 seems pretty good to me (well, apart from
> trashing my Windows partition - do you think OS's suffer from 
> sibling
> rivalry?)
> 
> dave
> 
> 
> > 
> > On Sun, 09 Apr 2000, paul haine mewed:
> > > > OK..I didn't expect an easy ride..but I thought I'd have 
> enough
> > > > PC savvy to
> > > > get through this..
> > > >
> > > > Linux is driving me crazy!!
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > > I want to make it work..but it is becoming a pain in the ass!!
> > > >
> > > > Sorry, I just had to shout at someone!!
> > > 
> > > I understand completely...I've been trying to get various 
> flavours of Linux
> > > to run on my machine for about half a year now - Redhat 5.2, 
> 6.1, Suse
> > > 6.something, and Mandrake 7 is the first that's actually managed 
> to make it
> > > to the end of the installation. And still, I get freezes, 
> crashes - at least
> > > with Windows you sometimes get a chance to recover, but with 
> Linux it just
> > > stops working, kaput.
> > > 
> > > With this plus all the hassle having to configure every little 
> detail
> > > yourself, I think Linux for me is just going to remain a toy OS 
> for the
> > > forseeable future...
> > 
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[newbie] FW: Gender of Computer....

[nodyak0]

This is OFF subject but I feel all can benefit from them and enjoy a
little HUMOR.

don
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- Forwarded message --

 Computer Humor

 An English teacher was explaining to his students the concept of
gender
 association in the English language. He stated how hurricanes at one
  time
 were given feminine names and how ships and planes were usually
referred
  to
 as "she".

 One of the students raised his hand and asked, "What "gender" is a
  computer"?

 The teacher wasn't certain which it was, so he divided the class into
  two
 groups, males in one, females in the other, and asked them to decide
if
  a
 computer should be masculine or feminine. Both groups were asked to
give
 four reasons for their recommendation.

 The group of women concluded that computers should be referred to in
the
 masculine gender because:
  1. In order to get their attention, you have to turn them on.
  2. They have a lot of data but are still clueless.
  3. They are supposed to help you solve your problems, but half
the
  time
 they
  ARE the problem.
  4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that, if you had
  waited a
  little longer, you could have had a better model.

 The men, on the other hand, decided that computers should definitely
be
 referred to in the feminine gender because:

  1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic.
  2. The native language they use to communicate with other
computers
  is
  incomprehensible to everyone else.
  3. Even your smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for
  later
  retrieval.
  4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself
  spending
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[newbie]

[nodyak0]

Well  I would like to appologize for being so far behind the CURVE at
this time.  I had to be OFF the air for a few days this week and when I
downloaded my mail there were 553 letters and when I sent out the last
post I made there were another 45.  I will not respond to any of these
unless they are like the last one about installing from within w..DO$. 
That is one operation I feel should not even be offered by any thing that
is to run Linux.

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[newbie]

[nodyak0]

Here it is again from the User's Guide for Linux:

"it is slow in comparison with a real installation: loopback mounting of
a   file (this is the method used) is not as fast as a filesystem located
on adedicated partition; 

if you have to re-install Windows, your Linux-Mandrake system will also
be lost..."

This is a direct quote from the software version on the CD, if you are
wanting to see what all it has to say.

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Re: [newbie] www.linuxfaqs.org.uk

[nodyak0]

Andrew,

Just tried you site and found the date "Sunday, April 2, 100 ", may need
some touching up?

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On Sun, 2 Apr 2000 09:42:18 +0100 "Andrew Doe (Web master)"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> if you need any help with linux then go to www.linuxfaqs.org.uk this 
> site
> covers all distributions of the OS and has a buletin board and 100's 
> of
> questions and answers and FAQS hence linuxfaqs.org.uk if you have 
> any tips
> or pointer for users of linux that you want put on the site then 
> email them
> to me at
> the address shown on the site
> 
> so where is this site i hear you all shout
> well it is at  www.linuxfaqs.org.uk
> it is not just for the u.k either but i cannot afford a dot.com 
> doamin name
> so that had to do
> 
> regards
> andrew doe
> webmaster
> 


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Re: [newbie] test

[nodyak0]

I do not know what is being tested with this blank page.  If it is a
blank page test then all went well.

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On Sat, 1 Apr 2000 14:08:08 +0100 "Andrew Doe (Web master)"
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> 


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Re: [newbie] display problem with X

[nodyak0]

You may also use from 'lilo' prompt "linux 1", for single user; "linux
2", for multi user/wo network; or "linux 3", multi user/w network,
leaving out the quotation marks.  This will get you into a command line
in 'Text' mode.

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On Fri, 31 Mar 2000 08:28:27 -0600 Audrey Beck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> > Sven Vermeulen wrote:
> > 
> > hello,
> > 
> > I succesfully installed linux mandrake 7.0 on my system last week. 
> But
> > now I have a problem with X; the screen goes blank when X starts 
> and
> > runs (and it's not a screensaver). I tried cltrl-alt-fkey to 
> switch to
> > a text console, but whitout succes.
> > What's going wrong here?
> > 
> > bye,
> > sven.
> > 
> 
> At the command line, use Xconfigurator to setup X again.  Test what 
> you
> select until you get a display that works.
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Re: [newbie] QuakeII mouse problem

[nodyak0]

David,

I have a Microsoft Wheel Mouse / PS2 compatable and the only one that
will work for this one is 'Generic Mouse for PS2.
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On Fri, 31 Mar 2000 14:05:44 + Jon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> David Hester wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > Stephen,
> >
> > I don't think the person who listed /etc/vga/libvga.config... read 
> my
> > first post .. which stated. I had tried editing the libvga.config 
> to
> > no avail.
> > Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
> > Thanks
> > David
> >
> > 
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I am running mandrake 7.0.. and gotten everything installed.. I am
> > dual
> > booting between win98 and linux.
> > I decided to get my quake II game running on the linux side... so 
> I
> > linked
> > /usr/local/games/quake2\base2q to the windows partition. so that 
> seems
> > to
> > work I then the quake2 binaries.. and the 3dfx binaries.. all 
> works
> > well
> > (except I can only get my 3dfx to work while I am root) that I 
> know is
> > a
> > permissions problems... but the only Thing I can't get working is 
> the
> > mouse.. I have a microsoft mouse with scroll wheel.
> > I have modified the libvga.conf in the /etc/vga/ folder .. and 
> have
> > tried
> > the settings for microsoft,PS/2, Intellimouse..
> >
> > I also have run the XF86Setup.. and played with the different mice
> > settings
> > there...even playing with the settings there I noticed the scroll
> > wheel
> > didn't register..
> > Does anyone have a mouse with a scroll wheel working?.. is it a 
> setup
> > driver
> > or setup I need to run?
> > Also when modifing the libvga.conf... do I have to reboot linux 
> for
> > that to
> > take effect I am still unsure of how linux handles start up and 
> config
> >
> > files..
> >
> > Thanks
> > David
> > 
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Stephen 
> F.
> > Bosch
> > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 2:46 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: [newbie] QuakeII mouse problem
> >
> >
> > Jon wrote:
> >
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > >
> > > > i couldnt get my mouse to work eithwer
> > >
> > > /etc/vga/libvga.config
> >
> > Exactly what has to be done with libvga.config to make the mouse 
> work
> > properly?
> >
> > My mouse mapping is totally screwed up in Quake2... I can only 
> move
> > forward, to the left, and down, which means that after about 12
> > seconds
> > I'm shooting holes in the floor in the corner of the room. No 
> good.
> >
> > -Stephen-
> >
> >
> 
> No, I am sorry to say that because I read 100-300 emails a day I 
> have a
> problem remembering what everyone said every time.  This makes me a 
> bad
> person in some peoples eyes.  Unfortunately this list does not keep
> threads like a news server would so if you don't quote old messages 
> I
> only have what info is in the present message.  I may not be the 
> only
> person out there with this problem...
> 
> I haven't much else to say on your problem except perhaps you could
> install zgv  (a console based graphics viewer) to test your mouse
> configuration.  If your mouse works correctly under this one then 
> you
> know to look elsewhere for an answer, Maybe something in quake.
> 
> /etc/vga/libvga.config is used for both.
> 


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Re: [newbie] Linux Hangs.......

[nodyak0]

'ctrl-alt-backspace' have done that before and think this is what has
caused some of the probs I have experienced in the last 2 weeks.  Thank
You for the response.  I would recommend anyone that is having a prob
with their system hanging and cannot use the keyboard or mouse do the
"OFF" thingy and wait about 15-20 seconds for Memory to be 'FLUSHED' then
do the "ON" thingy.  When it boots back up if you read very fast you can
find where it will tell you the system was not closed down correctly and
"fsck" is being run on some of the files [OK] will appear at the end of
each line.  Everything comes backup with "NOPROBBOB".

don
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On Thu, 30 Mar 2000 12:01:29 -0800 (PST) Brent Pathakis
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I've had certain programs hang in X too.
> 
> One thing you can try is ctrl-alt-backspace, and that
> will usually kick you back out to a command prompt.
> 
> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > I have had the problem of my GUI login just went
> > away a few days ago and
> > had to use the TEXT login then type in 'startx'. 
> > Then about 2 days ago
> > my 'GUI' login came back unexpectedly, any thoughts?
> > 
> > Another thingy is when running some programs like
> > Konsole or xterm in
> > different windows and then running Mandrake User's
> > Guide through Netscape
> > and then the HD light starts to glow very RED. 
> > After about 45 minutes of
> > trying to get my mouse to the xkill or any other
> > method of stopping the
> > programs I just did the 'OFF' thingy.  I worked for
> > over a 1/2 hour
> > trying to use xkill alone and never came any where
> > near that Icon.  Any
> > ideas on what could be making this system go
> > 'ballistic' like that?
> > 
> > I am using AMD K6-II 3D Processor/w 32 meg of RAM
> > and 64 meg of swap
> > space, setup by Mandrake.  My HD is a Maxtor 8.4 gig
> > and CD-ROM is a 52x
> > and is seen as only 44x by Linux.  I also have a
> > Parallel Port Zip drive
> > @100 meg discs that IS NOT recognized by Linux. 
> > Still attempting to
> > setup, any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated.  I
> > have tried both
> > 'insmod' and 'modprobe' for 'ppa' and 'parport' no
> > luck either way.
> > 
> > don
> > I thought I knew that I knew
> > what I thought
> > But now I know that what I
> > thought I knew
> > Isn't what I know I think I
> > thought I knew.
> > 
> >
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Re: [newbie] Problem starting up: fsck command not found

[nodyak0]

I do not know about your situation, but I did about 12-14 installs to see
how they each respond and how well they run etcetera.  Well I also found
some times doing an upgrade will put additional files on your system that
were left off the first or second time.  I would call this a 'BUG', like
a big old ROACH really.  I have friend that calls a 'BUG' undocumented
features.

don
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On Thu, 30 Mar 2000 22:57:54 +0200 Per Holje <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> The fsck file is not present in the /sbin directory.
> I suspect that more files are also missing, because the startup 
> script did
> not find /sbin/clock either.
> 
> I could install all over again, but is there some other way? Perhaps 
> getting
> the missing file(s) directly from the CD (or from the net) ?
> 
> per
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Stephen F. Bosch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 30. mars 2000 21:11
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [newbie] Problem starting up: fsck command not found
> 
> 
> Per Holje wrote:
> 
> It looks like your fsck didn't get installed (I wouldn't know why 
> this
> would be, unfortunately).
> 
> Go into root maintenance mode and type
> 
> cd /sbin
> ls fs*
> 
> There should be a file there called "fsck". If there is not, that is
> your problem. If there is, there is a problem with the script.
> 
> If you don't find fsck, then I suspect you've made a mistake during 
> your
> install. Did it complete without errors? Are you sure?
> 
> If fsck is present, try running it:
> 
> fsck /
> 
> If this works, then you definitely have a script issue. This could 
> mean
> that the $PATH variable is bad, or that the script calls the wrong 
> path.
> 
> If fsck is missing, look at installing Mandrake again. This is a 
> pretty
> catastrophic problem, from what I can tell -- it tells me that the
> install didn't complete properly.
> 
> Lykke til!
> 
> -Stephen-
> 
> > Hello, Just installed my Mandrake 6.1 from a magazine cover 
> cd.After
> > installing, I get an error when trying to boot into Linux. 
> (dual-boot
> > system with win98)The following happens:Loading default keymap
> > OKActivating swap partitionsOKSetting hostname
> > localhost.localdominOKChecking root
> > filesystem/etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit: fsck: command not
> > foundFAILEDThen I am asked to give root 
> password
> > for maintenance...Anybody have a clue to what I am gonna do?  Per
> > HoljeIT developerP4 Radio Hele Norge ASABrainbench Certified
> > Professional
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Re: [newbie] zip drive problem

[nodyak0]

I have not gotten my External Parallel Port ZIP Drive to work yet either.
 Will advise you though in your addition to 'fstab' file:

/dev/hdd   /mnt/zipdiskvfatuser,noauto,rw   0 0
 ^
error
/dev/hdb

if your ZIP is an internal external I am not too sure.  The "hdd" is
telling your system it is the 3rd Hard Drive or in Windows 'D' drive.  In
Linux your floppy drive is not in the same category as the HD's, in Linux
it is Identified as 'fpx' (x=1,2,3,4 a digit).  Your first HD is 'a',
second HD is 'b', third HD is 'c', etcetera.  Most newer systems can
handle up to 4 HD's with out having to use an additional Controller.  I
am sure most of you are aware of this, I just want to show I do know
somthing, even though it may not be of much help.

don
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On Thu, 30 Mar 2000 15:04:39 -0500 (EST) Idris S Hamid
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I am having trouble getting the zip drive recognized in 
> Mandrake 7.0. Here is what I get:
> 
> # modprobe ppa
> /lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdksecure/scsi/ppa.o: init_module: Device or
> resource busyparport: Device or resource busy
> 
> modprobe imm gives the same message (though I have a 100M drive so
> modpobe ppa should be correct). 
> 
> I added the following line to /etc/fstab:
> /dev/hdd   /mnt/zipdiskvfatuser,noauto,rw   0 0
> 
> Please advise, thanks a lot!
> 
> Best wishes
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[newbie] ZIP on hold..

[nodyak0]

Have not had much luck with the ZIP drive so checking out some of the
info on the WHEEL mouse, mostly for Microsoft.  I do recomend reading the
'man' pages on 'gpm' and 'imwheel' before you install them in the
'AutoInstall' file for 'KDE' if nothing else but to learn a little about
commands and how they work.  I have not had any luck in making anything
work execpt the sound.  Everything else is giving me trouble, NOT giving
up though.  I attribute most of this trouble to the fact I am NOT a
Programmer nor even a Hacker, just a Keyboard Jockey with training wheels
and they are 4 each and very BIG.  I need them.

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[newbie] FW: FYI.....

[nodyak0]

I know this is not the subject for this Group, just a little hint to be
careful so we still have all here to communicate with each other...
Word to the wise and not too careful..

- Forwarded message --

>tell them to clean the tops of the tonic cans they get out of the
>machine...this is awful
>
>WELL WORTH PAYING ATTENTION TO...
 >TRUE STORY.  HAPPENED IN JULY 1999
 >
 >A stock clerk was sent to clean up a storeroom
 >at their Maui, Hawaii location.  When he got back,
 >he was complaining that the storeroom was
 >really filthy, and that he had noticed dried mouse
 >or rat droppings in some areas.
 >
 >A couple of  days later, he started feeling like
 >he was coming down with stomach flu, achy
 >joints, headache, and he started throwing up.
 >He went to bed and never really got up.
 >Within two days he was so ill and weak.
 >His blood sugar count was down to 66 and
 >his face and eyeballs were yellow.
 >He was rushed to the emergency at Pali Momi,
 >where they said he was suffering from massive
 >organ failure! He died shortly before midnight.
 >
 >None of us would have ever made the
 >connection between his job and his death,
 >but the doctors specifically asked if he
 >had been in a warehouse or  exposed to dried
 >rat or mouse droppings at any time.
 >
 >They said there is a virus (much like Hanta virus)
 >that lives in dried rat and mouse droppings.
 >Once dried, these droppings are like dust, and
 >can easily be ingested if a person is not careful
 >to wash their hands and face thoroughly, or wear
 >protective gear.
 >
 >An autopsy was conducted to verify the doctors'
 >suspicions.  This is why it is extremely important
 >to ALWAYS carefully rinse off the tops of any
 >canned sodas or foods, and wipe off pasta
 >packaging,cereal boxes, etc.  Almost
 >everything you buy in a supermarket was stored
 >in a warehouse at one time or another, and
 >stores themselves often have rodents.  Most of us
 >remember to wash vegetables and fruit but never
 >think of boxes and cans.  The ugly truth is... even
 >the most modern, upper-class, super store has
 >rats and mice.  And their Warehouse most
 >assuredly does!  Whenever you buy any canned
 >soft drink, please make sure that you wash the
 >top with running water and soap, or if not available,
 >drink with a straw.
 >
 >A brief investigation by the Center for Disease
 >Control in Atlanta of soda cans discovered that
 >the top of soda cans can be encrusted with
 >dried rat's urine which is toxic and lethal!
 >Canned drinks and other foodstuffs are stored
 >in warehouses and containers that are usually
 >infested with rodents and then get transported to
 >the retail outlets without being properly cleaned.
 >
 >Please forward this message to the people you
 >care about.
>
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Re: [newbie] test, as usually

[nodyak0]

Denise,

We cannot Just Ignore you, you are too important to this system and our
Group.
Have a great DAY!!!

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On Thu, 30 Mar 2000 01:33:41 +0200 (CEST) Denis Havlik
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> just ignore. :-(
> 
> -- 
> -
> Dr. Denis Havlik
> 
> Mandrakesoft||| e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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[newbie] PCMCIA....

[nodyak0]

I DO NOT have a PCMCIA and every where I have checked for the install of
my ZIP drive I find this PCMCIA.  What do I need to do to remove this
unnecessary software.  I DO NOT have any network cards, yet.

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Re: [newbie] Lnx4Win

[nodyak0]

I would NOT use Lnx4Win on any CPU.  If you have a crash in Win you will
have to reinstall EVERYTHINGY.  Plus your system will be extremely
lloww.  I did that type of install to check it out and
NOT good.  If you use the 'lilo', which is the BEST, you install
Linux/Mandrake to a seperate Partition.  Lnx4Win is installed PIGGY
BACKED on Win is the best explanation I can give.  It is NOT in a
seperate Partition.

don
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On Tue, 28 Mar 2000 20:29:57 -0800 "Louis D. Imershein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Hi folks,
> 
> I'm trying to use Lnx4Win to install Mandrake on my windows laptop, 
> but not having any luck.  It complains about not being able to 
> access
> root device 08:01.  Any ideas what I might be doing wrong?  Hardware
> is a Micron TransPort ZX, running Windows 98.
> 
> thanks in advance for any help,
> 
> -- 
> ---
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Re: [newbie] xterm not refreshing correctly

[nodyak0]

I am sure you have tried using some of the other window managers.  I have
found that the 'Icewm' is very easy to use and can move around very easy.
 A different windows manager may give you a clue on this prob.  If it is
repeatable in a different manager then it is system wide if not it is
just in kde or which ever one you use mostly.

don
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On Tue, 28 Mar 2000 03:44:57 -0600 Audrey Beck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Faizel Boorany wrote:
> > 
> > The contents of xterm are not legible.
> > 
> > All that shows is the highlight as I type.However, if I drag 
> another window
> > over the console window, it refreshes and the contents become 
> visible.
> > 
> > Any suggestions welcome.
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > Faizel Boorany
> > 
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > 
> >   
>

> > 
> >Part 1.2Type: application/ms-tnef
> >Encoding: base64
> 
> You might want to search the newbie mail archives for no_accel or
> noaccel to see if you need to add this to your XF86Config.  Or try
> another driver for your video.
> 
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Re: [newbie] ZIP Not installing...

[nodyak0]

Jon,

I guess this is what you are looking for so here goes: (by the way, I
created this using "vim" in "Icewm" and now reading it from windows using
my "EditPad" and it is exactly the format that was used by Linux.)
Linux version 2.2.14-15mdk ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) (gcc version
2.95.2 19991024 (release)) #1 Tue Jan 4 22:24:20 CET 2000
Detected 350792989 Hz processor.
Console: colour VGA+ 80x25
Calibrating delay loop... 699.60 BogoMIPS
Memory: 22408k/24512k available (1092k kernel code, 416k reserved, 532k
data,
64k init, 0k bigmem)
Dentry hash table entries: 262144 (order 9, 2048k)
Buffer cache hash table entries: 32768 (order 5, 128k)
Page cache hash table entries: 8192 (order 3, 32k)
VFS: Diskquotas version dquot_6.4.0 initialized
CPU: AMD AMD-K6(tm) 3D processor stepping 0c
Checking 386/387 coupling... OK, FPU using exception 16 error reporting.
Checking 'hlt' instruction... OK.
POSIX conformance testing by UNIFIX
mtrr: v1.35a (19990819) Richard Gooch ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
PCI: PCI BIOS revision 2.10 entry at 0xfdb81
PCI: Using configuration type 1
PCI: Probing PCI hardware
Linux NET4.0 for Linux 2.2
Based upon Swansea University Computer Society NET3.039
NET4: Unix domain sockets 1.0 for Linux NET4.0.
NET4: Linux TCP/IP 1.0 for NET4.0
IP Protocols: ICMP, UDP, TCP, IGMP
TCP: Hash tables configured (ehash 32768 bhash 32768)
Initializing RT netlink socket
Starting kswapd v 1.5 
Detected PS/2 Mouse Port.
Serial driver version 4.27 with MANY_PORTS MULTIPORT SHARE_IRQ enabled
ttyS00 at 0x03f8 (irq = 4) is a 16550A
pty: 256 Unix98 ptys configured
apm: BIOS version 1.2 Flags 0x03 (Driver version 1.9)
Real Time Clock Driver v1.09
RAM disk driver initialized:  16 RAM disks of 4096K size
SIS5513: IDE controller on PCI bus 00 dev 01
SIS5513: not 100% native mode: will probe irqs later
ide0: BM-DMA at 0xffa0-0xffa7, BIOS settings: hda:DMA, hdb:DMA
ide1: BM-DMA at 0xffa8-0xffaf, BIOS settings: hdc:DMA, hdd:DMA
hda: Maxtor 90871U2, ATA DISK drive
hdb: ATAPI CDROM MS5.00, ATAPI CDROM drive
ide0 at 0x1f0-0x1f7,0x3f6 on irq 14
hda: Maxtor 90871U2, 8297MB w/512kB Cache, CHS=1057/255/63
hdb: ATAPI 48X CD-ROM drive, 128kB Cache
Uniform CDROM driver Revision: 2.56
Floppy drive(s): fd0 is 1.44M
FDC 0 is a post-1991 82077
md driver 0.90.0 MAX_MD_DEVS=256, MAX_REAL=12
raid5: measuring checksumming speed
raid5: MMX detected, trying high-speed MMX checksum routines
   pII_mmx   :   733.425 MB/sec
   p5_mmx:   709.041 MB/sec
   8regs :   485.394 MB/sec
   32regs:   336.423 MB/sec
using fastest function: pII_mmx (733.425 MB/sec)
scsi : 0 hosts.
scsi : detected total.
md.c: sizeof(mdp_super_t) = 4096
Partition check:
 hda: hda1 hda2 hda3
autodetecting RAID arrays
autorun ...
... autorun DONE.
VFS: Mounted root (ext2 filesystem) readonly.
Freeing unused kernel memory: 64k freed
Adding Swap: 48188k swap-space (priority -1)
cm: version v1.1 time 22:32:05 Jan  4 2000
cm: found CM8738 adapter at io 0xdc00 irq 11
cdrom: open failed.
VFS: Disk change detected on device ide0(3,64)
VFS: Disk change detected on device ide0(3,64)
VFS: Disk change detected on device ide0(3,64)
hdb: tray open
end_request: I/O error, dev 03:40 (hdb), sector 64
isofs_read_super: bread failed, dev=03:40, iso_blknum=16, block=32  



=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=_=
_=_=_=_=_=_=
> > > > > > > lsmod< < < < < < < <

Module  Size  Used by
autofs  9412   1  (autoclean)
supermount 14880   2  (autoclean)
nls_iso8859-1   2052   1  (autoclean)
nls_cp437   3580   1  (autoclean)
vfat   11004   1  (autoclean)
fat32640   1  (autoclean) [vfat]
cmpci  19428   1 
soundcore   3524   4  [cmpci]

v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v_v
_v_v_v_v_v_
 > > > > > > > > modprobe -c < < < < < < < 

# This file was generated by: modprobe -c (2.1.121)
path[misc]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[pcmcia]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[video]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[fc4]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[sound]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[ipv6]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[ipv4]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[cdrom]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[block]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[scsi]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[net]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[fs]=/lib/modules/2.2.14-15mdk
path[misc]=/lib/modules/default
path[pcmcia]=/lib/modules/default
path[video]=/lib/modules/default
path[fc4]=/lib/modules/default
path[sound]=/lib/modules/default
path[ipv6]=/lib/modules/default
path[ipv4]=/lib/modules/default
path[cdrom]=/lib/modules/default
path[block]=/lib/modules/default
path[scsi]=/lib/modules/default
path[net]=/lib/modules/default
path[fs]=/lib/modules/default
path[misc]=/lib/modules
path[pcmcia]=/lib/modules
path[video]=/lib/modules
path[fc4]=/lib/modules
path[sound]=/lib/modules
path[ipv6]=/lib/modules
path[ipv4]=/lib/modules
path[cdrom]=/lib/modules
path[block]=

Re: [newbie] ZIP Not installing...

[nodyak0]

Lance,

I have tried both 'insmod' and 'modprobe' for 'ppa' and 'parport'.  No
luck either way, even have done the 'lsmod' to check for the listing,
NOTHING.  After having some probs with one way of installing should I do
the 'modprobe -r' to remove any installs that were from other attempts?

don
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Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Wed, 29 Mar 2000 00:00:09 +0200 Lance Borden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > 
> > OK, now for my NEWBY question, I did the 'insmod parport' and 
> 'insmod
> > ppa' then 'mount -t vfat /dev/sda4 /mnt/ZIP'.  The message comes 
> back as
> > "mount: the kernel does not recognize  /dev/sda4 as a block device
> > (maybe 'insmod driver'?)"
> > 
> > Where would I find a driver?
> > 
> 
> You might first try 'modprobe ppa' instead of 'insmod...'
> Seems like when I was setting up my zip drive, they said the command 
> had
> changed. I'm running mdk6.1. Also, you can do 'lsmod' after modprobe 
> to get a
> list of installed modules -- naturally, you should see them in the 
> list.
> Finally, for my purposes, I only need 'modprobe ppa' and not parport 
> (however, I
> do notice that doing 'modprobe ppa' will install the parport module 
> -- strange,
> huh? Or maybe it's all bundled together now, I don't know!).
> Lance
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Re: [newbie] lost interrupt - can't boot

[nodyak0]

How did you install your ZIP drive as "hdc"?  When I did attempt to
install mine as "hdc" the response was "mount: the kernel does not
recognize /dev/sda4 as a block device
(maybe 'insmod driver'?)

don
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On Wed, 29 Mar 2000 00:15:13 +0200 Kirk McElhearn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Every time I try to boot with Mandrake 7, the init hangs when trying 
> to
> get the partition table of my zip drive at hdc.  It keeps displaying:
> 
> hdc:  lost interrupt
> 
> What does this mean, and how can I remedy it?
> 
> Kirk
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [newbie] 6.2 Requirements

[nodyak0]

This forum is the correct place for ANY questions if you need assistance
with any of Linux, mostly Mandrake, but we will work with any of them if
we know how.  As far as I can tell from my system even with Mandrake,
YES, you can select what you want installed.  It may NOT install ALL of
the software, but will give you enough to run and test to your hearts
content.  NO, I am not experienced with any of this software, but I have
done about 12 different installs my self to see what worked and what
should be left alone.  If you do the 'SERVER' install, which is the least
amount of software installed, you can then go back and RE-install (as a
fresh install) over that for what ever you like. 

don
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On Mon, 27 Mar 2000 20:03:35 -0500 Ronald Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Hi Group,
> 
> System specs,
> 
> P166
> 32 RAM 
> 2.0 GIG HD
> 
> In about 3 months, I will purchase a power PC. Wanted to know if 
> this will
> be enough to run Linux RedHat 6.2 or an older version of Mandrake?
> I can tinker around with Linux until my new system gets here that 
> way I will
> know how to set it up and operate. I apologize if this isn't the 
> right forum for this question.
> 
> Thanks,
> Ron
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Re: [newbie] Soundcard Problems Still

[nodyak0]

Well I just entered the 'Konsole' and went to 'su'/w password then typed
in "soundconfig" without the quotes.  It warned me the video was running
or something like that.  I just clicked on the 'Yes' buttons and all went
well.  Try it if you like, I am not responsible for any lose of DATA or
system "lockups".   My DISCLAIMER.

don
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On Mon, 27 Mar 2000 07:05:20 -0800 (PST) Michael Celic
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> My soundcard still dosent work, i went to the OSS list
> and they said - The Yamaha OPL3-SAx (YMF715/YMF719)
> chip cannot be autodetected in all cases
>   (usually in notebooks). In
> this case you should add manually (soundconf) the
>   "Generic Yamaha OPL3-SAx
> (YMF715/YMF719) non-PnP" driver.
> 
> I tried to just run soundconf and the console said
> command not found. Is there a place that i can
> downlaod this from? Thanks
> 
> 
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Re: [newbie] Linux is so slow... Please help

[nodyak0]

I agree with the different installs to see what your system is doing with
and in each.  I am NOT a programmer nor even a hacker, just piddler and
wanting to learn as much as I possibly can about MY system.  If what I
learn can be of any use for anyone else then I will pass it on for all. 
I DO NOT keep anything to myself if it will benefit any others.  As you
can see from the postings put forth from my addy, mostly useless
rhetoric.  I have done the 'Developer' install some time back and do not
recall exactly what all took place either.  I have had the mouse doing
the 'Jerks' and pauses all over the place.  The HDD light  usually is
lighting up the room when that is happening, very busy, even when nothing
has been started.  There have been times when 'Ctl+Alt+ Backspace' would
not even work.  After about 1/2 hour I did the NO NO, RESET to regain the
HIGH ground.  I would recommend doing the reload as though it were a
fresh 'Install' so the Partitions will be reformatted for you and if
there is any software that had been installed that was not really needed
would be removed before you do an install that is more conducive to what
you would like.

Have fun and learn from the experiences,
don
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On Sun, 26 Mar 2000 13:15:21 -0800 Michael Holt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> I'm dual booting an AMD K6/3 450 (actually booting Win98, NT 4, 
> Mandrake linux,
> and BeOS 4.5- whew!)  I have 192 MB RAM and a mix of both UDMA 33 & 
> UDMA 66
> hard disks.  My Linux system runs just as smooth as Windows.  I know 
> that
> doesn't answer why you're having problems, but I just want to assure 
> you that
> Linux does work correctly.
> 
> Now for a shot in the dark, on one of your previous reply's I 
> noticed that you
> did a 'developer' installation - I wonder if somehow that could be 
> the problem
> (I'm not a programmer, so I don't know).  I would assume that doing 
> that type
> of install would just install the extra source code for each 
> program, but I
> don't know for sure.  It sounds like you have a pretty fast system, 
> why not try
> a re-install at just the basic installation?  Not to encourage you 
> to waste
> time, but one of the reasons I've seen a lot of people give up on 
> Linux is not
> being able to get it to work right away.  I personally installed 
> several times
> with each different distribution that I've tried out, just to get a 
> feel for
> what that version wanted to leave me with.  Guys / gals that have 
> been using
> Linux forever, would cringe at that advice, but I think it's the 
> best way to
> get familiar with your system.  (That and some books)
> 
> One more thought, usually when I experience the system running sort 
> of slow, or
> as you describe the mouse cursor break dancing across the screen, 
> it's because
> something is running in the background draining the system resources 
> (windows
> does the same thing).  This sort of ties in with the 'developer' 
> install; again
> I'm not sure what that install does, but it may be running something 
> in the
> background that doesn't need to be running.
> 
> Possibly (if you can get your kde desktop open) you could click the 
> icon
> 'Drakconf', when that window opens click 'startup services' and you 
> can view
> (and change) which programs start at boot time.  I believe you also 
> get this
> option when you install your system (it's been awhile since I've 
> installed).
> For example, if you're not on a LAN, you don't need the 'NFS daemon' 
> to start
> on boot.  I also turn off the 'CRON daemon'; you'll have to read 
> through your
> documentation to see which ones you can live without.
> 
> And finally, even if you don't do the 'developer' install, you can 
> still
> install all of the tools you need to write and compile programs 
> (compilers,
> etc.) just by selecting at install time.
> 
> I hope this has given you something to work with, if not, try not to 
> get
> discouraged, Linux is worth it!
> Michael Holt
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
> 
> Charles Ulwelling wrote:
> 
> > Hum... Well when I open it it isn't just slow it gets to the point 
> where it
> > just isn't responding, I assumed it was a bug in linux as far as 
> RAM
> > utilization went.  By not responding I mean I'll move the mouse 
> and it will
> > take about 3 seconds for it to *jump* to the location I moved it 
> to.  It is
> > really annoying.
> > Just out of curiosity should linux run as smoothly as win98 as far 
> as
> > opening apps, and moving the app window across the screen or is it 
> naturally
> > jumpy and something I should get used to.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Charles Ulwelling
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Anthony Huereca [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 10:32 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: RE: [newbie] Linux is so slow... Please help
> >
> > I'm not sure why your system is s

Re: [newbie] root

[nodyak0]

When you did your install of Mandrake or what ever one you are using you
are instructed to create a user with a password.  You are also told to
put a password on the root access.  If you did not then I would recommend
doing the install again and this time WRITE DOWN THE PASSWORD so you can
use it the next time you need it.  That is what I have had to do, besides
you learn more about your system and find that more software will be add
the next time you do an install.  Why this happens I do not know, you
would have to ask the "GURRUUES" at 'Macmillan' and co.

don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:34:42 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> 
> 
> How do I login as root?  At the login I typed in root and no 
> password, and it 
> rejected it...
> 
> 
> 'A Slave To The Drive To Obsession-
> A Spirit With A Vision, Is A Dream With A Mission'
> -Rush 'Mission'
> 
> -Chris 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [RE: [newbie] Linux is so slow... Please help]

[nodyak0]

Excuse me, if I may, it appears that Macmillan/Mandrake 7.0 is a little
confuse as to what it is supposed to do with all of the software.  I have
done about 12 installs, some different like 'Sever', 'Expert', 'Normal',
etctera.  Some took over 5 hours some took as little as 40 min.  None did
install all of the software the first time around, had to go back and do
an 'Upgrade', or what ever it is called.  Not just one some times several
to make most every thing work.  The last install I did was 'Expert'
'Normal' my system is a DUAL booter, Win98 and lilo.  Linux runs as fast
or faster some times than Windidnot.  I have an AMD K6 II 350m 3D
Processor with 32 meg RAM.  I have had probs with the mouse taking
t long to respond and found usually I (underlined) did the
mistake of trying a different controller for my mouse to see if any other
would work, they DID NOT.  I have a Microsoft Wheel Mouse and the Generic
(PS2) is the only one that will work for me, not even the 'imwheel' will
work.  I am not through with that yet have not tried all options at this
point.

Just food for the weary that may get into big of a hurry trying to get
their system up and running too quickly, need to READ, READ, READ, READ,
READ, READ, READ, READ, READ, READ, and when you think you have read it
all go on the WEB and  READ, READ, READ, READ, READ, READ, READ, just to
catch up with TECHNOLOGY while you were  READING.

don
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On 26 Mar 00 08:26:16 EST Michael Scottaline <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> "Charles Ulwelling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hum... Well when I open it it isn't just slow it gets to the point 
> where it
> > just isn't responding, I assumed it was a bug in linux as far as 
> RAM
> > utilization went.  By not responding I mean I'll move the mouse 
> and it will
> > take about 3 seconds for it to *jump* to the location I moved it 
> to.  It is
> > really annoying.
> > Just out of curiosity should linux run as smoothly as win98 as far 
> as
> > opening apps, and moving the app window across the screen or is it
> naturally
> > jumpy and something I should get used to.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Charles Ulwelling
> =
> Seems to have us all a bit puzzled!!  Just out of curiosity, have 
> you checked
> to make sure your swap partition is active?
> Mike
> 
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>   --W. C. Fields
> 
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Re: [newbie] Linux is so slow... Please help

[nodyak0]

To all that are having probs installing MacMillan/Mandrake 7.0.  I did
several different installs to see how they went and how they performed. 
Well the standard install without using Power Quest BTmagic and do use
the "lilo" is the best performer.  Also I found that when I did
additional 'upgrades' or 'updates', what ever it is called, there were
additional programs installed.  For what reason is not clear but
performance is the best when you DO NOT use the 'Lnx4Win', for sure.  I
have had times when my mouse response will take up to 5-25 minutes to
react, well do not use the 'KDE Control Center' and access the Keyboards
or Keys, for ever.  I use the BIG 'K' on the 'Panel' then 'Settings' and
do them individually, NO PROB BOB!!!

I hope this is GOOD for you as it has done me WORLDS of it,
don
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On Sun, 26 Mar 2000 07:24:08 + "Eugene C. Zesch"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Charles Ulwelling wrote:
> 
> > Hum... Well when I open it it isn't just slow it gets to the point 
> where it
> > just isn't responding, I assumed it was a bug in linux as far as 
> RAM
> > utilization went.  By not responding I mean I'll move the mouse 
> and it will
> > take about 3 seconds for it to *jump* to the location I moved it 
> to.  It is
> > really annoying.
> > Just out of curiosity should linux run as smoothly as win98 as far 
> as
> > opening apps, and moving the app window across the screen or is it 
> naturally
> > jumpy and something I should get used to.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Charles Ulwelling
> >
> 
> Charles,
> 
> Something is not right. I'm not adept enough to fix it for you 
> but my poor
> little P166 running Mandrake 6.0  with 48 Megs  sounds a lot 
> smoother and
> speedier than that.
> You might  call up a list of running processes with   ps -ax -l  
>   and see
> if anything is using a lot of cpu time.  Or find a monitoring  
> program. I think
> I've seen  one that even gave pie charts of cpu usage by process, 
> but the name
> escapes me.
> What you're experiencing  is not typical of Linux.
> 
> Good luck,
> Gene
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Re: [newbie] cmi8330 onboard sound card and mdk7.02

[nodyak0]

Try using "soundconfig"  without the quotes.  I have an AMD K6-II 3D
Processor/w sound, modem and video built in to the MOBO.  Nothing works
to make the sound operational except this method.  It will tell you the
video is running but just click on the 'Yes' each time, I did and it
works fine.  This is run from within 'Konsole' or 'Xterm', or logout and
get to a 'root' access before the 'X' starts and run it there.

don

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On Sun, 26 Mar 2000 03:35:41 +0200 Chadley Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Hello everyone
> I need help fast if possible. I have just built a clients machine 
> and
> chose a board with onboard sound,
> the "sound pro cmi8330 c3d audio adaptor".
> For some reason mdk7.2 dont want to speak to this chip, heres the 
> win
> config what can I do to fix this guy
> 
> SB device
> i/o  0220--022f
> IRQ 5
> DMA 1
> DMA 5
> 
> Joystick
> i/o 0200-0207
> 
> mpu 401
> 0330-0331
> 
> windows sound system
> i/o 0530-0537
> i/o 0388-038f
> IRQ 11
> DMA 0
> 
> Lothar doesn't work but does detect it
> and sndconfig works but crackles the sound like an out of tune 
> radio.
> 
> thanks in advance
> Chadley Wilson
> tel 012-333-2276
> mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
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[newbie] Returned Mail?

[nodyak0]

I have this returned mail and did not even send it to this person,

<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

I think someone signed up for access through this group and put in the
wrong addy.

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Re: [newbie] linux reference book page changed

[nodyak0]

Thank You Merle, even  though I do not need it others will be very happy
you did this.  Good luck to all the others that have or are going to have
this book.

don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Fri, 24 Mar 2000 10:24:31 -0330 "Pittman, Merle"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Since I noticed several people having problems getting that book 
> recompiled,
> I reposted the files.  Now when they are unzipped you will have 7 
> files, run
> the *.exe file and they will be extracted-recompiled automatically.
> 
> www.geocities.com/linuxref
> 
> 
> Merle Pittman
> xwave solutions
> 709-724-7598
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
> 


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Re: [newbie] linux ref book

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Bill,

I went to the TUCOWS website and downloaded the 'Winrar' 2.7Beta2 and
used that one.  I could not get any response from the other location that
had the 2.7Beta3.  I used WinZip to unzip them to the "...rar and ...r0?"
files.  The Beta2 works great, actually when I started on running the
Winrar on those files they came up with a 'name change window' and after
the first two files I went in through Windows Explorer to make the other
changes.  Then everything went smooth as silk.  They all become one .pdf
file and is readable in Adobe Acrobat Reader.  That is the best I can do
for you with this.

don

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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Thu, 23 Mar 2000 05:18:37 -0500 WILLIAM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> > I did it by :
> >
> > linuxref-book1.rar
> > linuxref-book1.r00
> > linuxref-book1.r01
> > linuxref-book1.r02
> > linuxref-book1.r03
> > linuxref-book1.r04
> >
> > Then ran Winrar on those files.
> >
> > don
> > I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
>
> 
> OK.Newbie question.Newbie question  I have (in Linux) a version 
> of
> rar 2.7 beta3 .I have downloaded ,and when I click on the file I get 
> a
> directory called "rar" which contains a number of readme's(none of 
> which
> have hellped me)
> (well they have "hellped me ,but not "helped" me)After changing the 
> name
> s of the ref books  as told to do ,they all turned into 
> "executables"and
> do not respond to opening(though I may be missing somthing here)so 
> ton
> does the rar and unrar files ,turn into "executables"I have 
> "permission"
> on all of these but no results.My curiosity is peaked I want to read
> theese files what am I doing wrong.Thank you  for your patience.  
> Bill
> 


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Re: [newbie] Problem with Lothar

[nodyak0]

I have NEVER had Lothar do anything for me.  I go to a terminal 'Konsol'
or 'Xterm' then do 'su'/w password then 'sndconfig' for configuring my
sound card (PCI).  The 'Run Config Tool' is just for show, to show you
your mouse is working or not.

don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:08:29 -0800 (PST) Alan Clack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> I recently installed the mandrake linux powerpack.  I
> then ran lothar and it recognized a lot of my hardware
> but not my ethernet card or my soundcard.  I then
> clicked on the bar that says run configuration tool. 
> when i did this, nothing happened.  what do I do?  can
> someone help me?
> alan
> 
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Re: [newbie] FYI - ref site

[nodyak0]

Checking out this website and it appears to be one of the BEST peices of
info we have received from this Newby group.  I want to thank you for
this website, should have had this at the begining of my expedition or
soon after starting.  Between this and the book of commands, they are
both very exceptional to me.  Many thanks to you both for passing this
on.

don
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Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Thu, 23 Mar 2000 10:32:19 -0500 Philomena <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Hi,
> 
> I haven't done much than browse through, but there is a site 
> www.setuplinux.com that has a lot of startup info and is always 
> being 
> updated. Its geared towards users coming to Linux from Windows.
> 
> cheers,
> philomena
> 


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Re: [newbie] Install

[nodyak0]

If I may add to that, when you use the Lnx4Win to install on any Windows
system you are not installing on a partitioned area.  It is piggy backed
on the Windows and if you have a crash on Windows and have to
reinstallguess what?  Right, Linux will need to be reinstalled as
well.  Plus that install is very sss in responding to what
you want to do.  I did about 9 installs on my Win98 system using the
PQPTMagic (Power Quest) and I cannot say enough GOOD things for that
software.  It performed Excelently and the best and easiest to work with
is "lilo" (LInux LOader).  Have fun...

don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Thu, 23 Mar 2000 09:02:18 -0330 "Pittman, Merle"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> If you think you install linux on Win98 you are in for a little 
> learning
> curve :)
> 
> First you have to make a new partition on your drive (or another 
> drive if
> you have it).  If you don't want to lose your win98 stuff, resize 
> your
> current partition with partition magic or something of the sort.  
> The
> install linux to that new partition.
> 
> You can install linux on an existing win98 partition, but I wouldn't
> recommend it if you want to see the real power of linux.
> 
> I would recommend doing some heavy reading for  couple days, pick up 
> a book,
> or go to www.linux.org and read the HOW-TO's or something.
> 
> have fun
> 
> > -Original Message-
> > From:   A M [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent:   Wednesday, March 22, 2000 9:40 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject:[newbie] Install
> > 
> > To anyone who can help:
> > 
> > I just ordered the GPL version of Mandrake 7.0 on CD. I have no 
> idea how
> > to 
> > install the program, and I don't understand the installation 
> procedures.
> > CAN 
> > ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME INSTALL LINUX ON WINDOWS 98???
> > __
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Re: Fw: [newbie] I messed up

[nodyak0]

Jon,

Again, I thank you, have not had the time to do anything today.  It is
now 2140 and I am tired of chasing a Opossum under my house.  This system
has been giving me H today so I think I will put it to bed for the
night.  I will do something tomorrow for sure.

Again Thanks,
don
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On Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:20:50 -0800 Jon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> modprobe ppa   <---older drives
> 
> No Joy? do
> 
> modprobe imm   <--- newer drives
> 
> Using modprobe instead of insmod insures that the port driver is 
> also
> loaded.
> 
> If you have no other SCSI disk then to test do
> 
> 
> mkdir /mnt/ZIP
> mount -t vfat /dev/sda4 /mnt/ZIP
> 
> 
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> > Jon,
> >
> > Thanks for the info, it is an external Parallel with SCSI built 
> into the
> > drive.  It is one of the cheapy ones only 100 meg capacity.  Will 
> check
> > out the 'dmesg|more' the first chance I have maybe in the morn'.
> >
> > Many thanks,
> > don
> > I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> >
> > On Tue, 21 Mar 2000 13:51:27 -0800 Jon Hunter 
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > writes:
> > > Which ZIP do you have?
> > >
> > > Parrelel
> > > SCSI
> > > ZIP Plus
> > > ATAPI
> > > USB
> > >
> > > Each is done a different way.
> > >
> > > If you run dmesg|more is it listed in bootup messages?
> > >
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am forwarding a message by someone else that has a request I 
> am
> > > > interested in finding.  I have not been able to have my Iomega 
> Zip
> > > Drive
> > > > installed by Mandrake 7.0 and would be delighted to learn how. 
>  If
> > > Dan or
> > > > someone else can enlighten me, please do.
> > > >
> > > > TIA,
> > > > don
> > > > I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> > > > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > > > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> > > >
> > > > - Forwarded message --
> > > >
> > > > Dan:
> > > >
> > > > If you are still up out there, I messed up big time.  I logged 
> off
> > > and
> > > > shut
> > > > down the system without unmounting the zip drive.  I finaly
> > > re-installed
> > > > linus to get the system back up.  And of course I lost my 
> email I
> > > had
> > > > tucked away on how to install the driver for the zip drive.
> > > >
> > > > If you could send me that one liner again, I'd appreciate it.
> > > >
> > > > Herman
> > > >
> > > > 
> 
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Re: [newbie] linux ref book

[nodyak0]

I went into TUCOWS and found winrar v2.7Beta3 and could not download.  So
I went into DATA COMPRESSION and found a copy of 2.7beta2 that works
great.  Have had no problem with it as a matter of fact it is easier than
WinZip.

don
I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:38:49 -0800 "Eunice Thompson"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> me too.
> do I need a How-To on how to use this 'winrar' ?!
> - Original Message -
> From: "Scala, Lino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 7:51 AM
> Subject: RE: [newbie] linux ref book
> 
> 
> > I tried to use winrar but got an error message, I'm using winrar 
> 2.60 is
> > anybody else having trouble?
> >
> > use winrar *rofl*
> >
> > you can't mean this
> >
> > -Ursprüngliche Nachricht-
> > Von: Pittman, Merle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Gesendet am: Mittwoch, 22. März 2000 14:28
> > An: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> > Betreff: RE: [newbie] linux ref book
> >
> > I guess it would help if I told you where to get it, sorry  :)
> >
> > www.geocities.com/linuxref/
> >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Pittman, Merle [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 9:53 AM
> > > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> > > Subject: [newbie] linux ref book
> > >
> > > I have posted a linux book in pdf format.
> > >
> > > The book is "linux complete command reference", its not quite 
> newbie
> > > material, but an excellent reference book.  The book is in pdf 
> format
> > > (when
> > > it is uncompressed and reassembled) and is over 1500 pages.
> > >
> > > hope you find it useful.
> > >
> > > 
> > > Merle Pittman
> > > xwave solutions
> > > 709-724-7598
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > 
> >
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RE: [newbie] linux ref book

[nodyak0]

Merle,

I finally found how to do this and have the PDF up and running with the
Acrobat Reader.  Thanks for the book.

don
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Re: [newbie] linux ref book

[nodyak0]

Merle,

I have the files downloaded and even uzipped, each are
linuxref-book1.rar, r00, r01, r02, r03, and r04 but
when I click on the first file (...rar) my WinZip opens and I get the
message there is nothing for it to do.  Where is the "winrar" file
referenced on that webpage?

don
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Re: [newbie] Modem not detected

[nodyak0]

Here are the locations you may try for what you may need for the
LinModems/WinModems or whatever they are called.

http://www.o2.net/~gromitkc/winmodem.html
http://lwn.net/1999/1209/a/lucent.html

don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.

On Sun, 19 Mar 2000 01:33:09 -0500 "Sharon Pfeiffer"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Thanks for the info.  I will need all the help you have to offer.  
> I'm still
> working on the modem cos (1) I do not have the manual for it anymore 
> and am
> not sure if it is a Winmodem (which I am guessing it is) and (2) I'm 
> a Linux
> newbie but am willing to face the challenges Linux has to offer.
> 
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 3:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] Modem not detected
> 
> 
> > Linux claims it is not supporting WinModems nor ever will.  Well I 
> have
> > some software that is called ZModem in a zip file format that is 
> called a
> > LinModem (WinModem type) that is supposed to be for that WinModem. 
>  Have
> > not installed it just yet, still attempting to learn more about
> > Linux/Mandrake v7.0.  There are a large number of thingys we have 
> to know
> > to use Linux efficiently, if you are a HACKER or a Programmer this 
> is
> > easy as falling off the "Ole' Log" but if you are like me, we have 
> to
> > read, read, read, read and when you think you have finished you 
> have to
> > read some more.
> >
> > I do not remember where I was told to go to find this, it may have 
> been
> > on the PCTEL website.  Will check and find if there is a place in 
> the
> > README file that gives any clues.
> >
> > don
> >
> > I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 17 Mar 2000 14:52:36 -0800 (PST) Brent Pathakis
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > > If your modems a win-modem (a modem withouth a built
> > > in controller), you pobably won't be able to get it to
> > > work with linux.  I'm not sure if yours is a
> > > win-modem, but had to replace mine to get it to work.
> > >
> > > Hope that helps some.
> > >
> > > --- Sharon Pfeiffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > Hi!
> > > >
> > > > I've got a Hayes Accura 288B modem and have just
> > > > installed Mandrake 7.0.
> > > > My problem: I can't seem to get my modem to work.  I
> > > > ran DrakConf and it did not detect my modem.
> > > > In Windoze, my modem shows up on COM 5 IRQ 11 and
> > > > io=0x108.
> > > > Can someone please help me solve this problem?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks a million!!!
> > > >
> > > > Sharon Pfeiffer
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > __
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> > > Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger.
> > > http://im.yahoo.com
> > >
> >
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Re: Fw: [newbie] I messed up

[nodyak0]

Hey, THANK YOU BIG TIME.  Now I have a place to go to find what is
needed, maybe.  Any way that is a place to start.  I have been
experimenting with the DOSEmu-lators, xdos, xtermdos, dos, etcetera. 
Have been into the DOS thingy with 'dos' but not on the drive where the
files are that I would like to run.  Still experimenting.

Again THANKS,
don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Tue, 21 Mar 2000 16:46:45 -0600 Audrey Beck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > 
> > I am forwarding a message by someone else that has a request I am
> > interested in finding.  I have not been able to have my Iomega Zip 
> Drive
> > installed by Mandrake 7.0 and would be delighted to learn how.  If 
> Dan or
> > someone else can enlighten me, please do.
> > 
> > TIA,
> > don
> > I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> > 
> > - Forwarded message --
> > 
> > Dan:
> > 
> > If you are still up out there, I messed up big time.  I logged off 
> and
> > shut
> > down the system without unmounting the zip drive.  I finaly 
> re-installed
> > linus to get the system back up.  And of course I lost my email I 
> had
> > tucked away on how to install the driver for the zip drive.
> > 
> > If you could send me that one liner again, I'd appreciate it.
> > 
> > Herman
> > 
> > 
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> modprobe ppa
> or
> modprobe imm
> 
> Depends on your zip drive.  The whole thing is in the installation
> guide.  If you don't have one, check the mandrake web site for it.
> 
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Re: Fw: [newbie] I messed up

[nodyak0]

Jon,

Thanks for the info, it is an external Parallel with SCSI built into the
drive.  It is one of the cheapy ones only 100 meg capacity.  Will check
out the 'dmesg|more' the first chance I have maybe in the morn'.  

Many thanks,
don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.

On Tue, 21 Mar 2000 13:51:27 -0800 Jon Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Which ZIP do you have?
> 
> Parrelel
> SCSI
> ZIP Plus
> ATAPI
> USB
> 
> Each is done a different way.
> 
> If you run dmesg|more is it listed in bootup messages?
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> > I am forwarding a message by someone else that has a request I am
> > interested in finding.  I have not been able to have my Iomega Zip 
> Drive
> > installed by Mandrake 7.0 and would be delighted to learn how.  If 
> Dan or
> > someone else can enlighten me, please do.
> >
> > TIA,
> > don
> > I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> >
> > - Forwarded message --
> >
> > Dan:
> >
> > If you are still up out there, I messed up big time.  I logged off 
> and
> > shut
> > down the system without unmounting the zip drive.  I finaly 
> re-installed
> > linus to get the system back up.  And of course I lost my email I 
> had
> > tucked away on how to install the driver for the zip drive.
> >
> > If you could send me that one liner again, I'd appreciate it.
> >
> > Herman
> >
> > 
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Fw: [newbie] I messed up

[nodyak0]

I am forwarding a message by someone else that has a request I am
interested in finding.  I have not been able to have my Iomega Zip Drive
installed by Mandrake 7.0 and would be delighted to learn how.  If Dan or
someone else can enlighten me, please do.

TIA,
don
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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


- Forwarded message --

Dan:

If you are still up out there, I messed up big time.  I logged off and
shut
down the system without unmounting the zip drive.  I finaly re-installed
linus to get the system back up.  And of course I lost my email I had 
tucked away on how to install the driver for the zip drive.

If you could send me that one liner again, I'd appreciate it.

Herman



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Re: [newbie] ANNOUNCEMENT: change in mailing lists policy

[nodyak0]

I have revelation for all  They work for all of us even when they
don't want to.  We are the customers and they are providing what we need
and there fore we are the top dogs  Also we thank you for doing such
a fine job and keep up the good work.

don
I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Sun, 19 Mar 2000 09:50:37 -0800 Alan Shoemaker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Denisworks for me :-)
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> Denis Havlik wrote:
> > 
> > Yet Another change in mailing lists policy
> > 
> > There have been several annoyingly long e-mails on newbie list 
> lately, so
> > I have decided to limit the size of the messages which are 
> accepted to the
> > lists.
> > 
> > As of now, e-mails longer than 100kb are not accepted to this 
> mailing list
> > anymore. If you want to share something huge with other people, 
> put it on
> > your web-page or on some ftp server.
> > 
> > I hope this is what majority of the people on this list wanted to 
> have. I
> > also hope 100kb is a good size. Please contact me imediately if 
> you
> > encounter any problems, or have suggestions concerning the 
> mailing-list
> > policy.
> > 
> > Yours
> > Denis Havlik
> > --
> > -
> > Dr. Denis Havlik
> 
> > Mandrakesoft||| e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Quality Assurance  (@ @)(private: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
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Re: [newbie] DSL problems

[nodyak0]

As A. Einstien once said, intellegence is what we remember after we have
forgotten all we have learned.  The little things are the most important
part when we need HELP

don
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On Sun, 19 Mar 2000 09:48:17 -0800 Tom H <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Thanks that fixed it
> 
> it is the little things we forget
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Audrey Beck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Linux-list@" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 3:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] DSL problems
> 
> 
> > Do you have the addresses for your name servers on your isp?  The
> > easiest way to enter them is to go into linuxconf, network, 
> client, dns
> > and put in what they give you.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 


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Re: [newbie] ANNOUNCEMENT: change in mailing lists policy

[nodyak0]

Great to see someone has the ability as well as the forcefulness to take
the initiative to do something to improve our abilities to commuciate
without any of the excess baggage.  In DOSy DO I use the e-mail softy of
EudoraLite to avoid the problems with some of the junk that is attached
to some of the mail.  Well it has paid off in many dividends because we
received the "Pretty Park" attachment the other day and all we had to do
was "delete" that sucker.  A friend uses the 'OutLookExxpress'thyself and
had to send a warning to all of his e-mail addys to correct the prob.  I
for one do not open "any attachments from anyone just for that reason. 
The only openings I do are from 'DownLoads' I ask for from sites like
Linux, TUCOWS, or any of the other secure and safe ones.  Enough...

AGAIN THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH to our roving MONITOR Denis Havlik,
don
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On Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:13:39 +0100 (CET) Denis Havlik
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Yet Another change in mailing lists policy
> 
> There have been several annoyingly long e-mails on newbie list 
> lately, so
> I have decided to limit the size of the messages which are accepted 
> to the
> lists.
> 
> As of now, e-mails longer than 100kb are not accepted to this 
> mailing list
> anymore. If you want to share something huge with other people, put 
> it on
> your web-page or on some ftp server.
> 
> I hope this is what majority of the people on this list wanted to 
> have. I
> also hope 100kb is a good size. Please contact me imediately if you
> encounter any problems, or have suggestions concerning the 
> mailing-list
> policy.
> 
> Yours
>   Denis Havlik
> -- 
> -
> Dr. Denis Havlik
> 
> Mandrakesoft||| e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Quality Assurance  (@ @)(private: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
> ---oOO--(_)--OOo-
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Re: [newbie] Drake Config

[nodyak0]

I don't know about all of these probs with finding thingys like logons as
root (su) or linuxconfig.  If I don't find thingys on the screen or
window the next place I go is to the "Command Line" in what ever shell
you prefer using and then either login as "su" (superuser) and the root
password then run what ever needs to be done for what ever you are having
probs with.

don
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On Sun, 19 Mar 2000 10:34:44 -0800 jeff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I just upgrade the server at work. All went well, but after install I
> went to the KDE and there was no linux config and drake config was 
> there
> but it wouldn't come up.
> 
> Any clues ?
> 


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Re: [newbie] Modem not detected

[nodyak0]

Linux claims it is not supporting WinModems nor ever will.  Well I have
some software that is called ZModem in a zip file format that is called a
LinModem (WinModem type) that is supposed to be for that WinModem.  Have
not installed it just yet, still attempting to learn more about
Linux/Mandrake v7.0.  There are a large number of thingys we have to know
to use Linux efficiently, if you are a HACKER or a Programmer this is
easy as falling off the "Ole' Log" but if you are like me, we have to
read, read, read, read and when you think you have finished you have to
read some more.  

I do not remember where I was told to go to find this, it may have been
on the PCTEL website.  Will check and find if there is a place in the
README file that gives any clues.

don

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On Fri, 17 Mar 2000 14:52:36 -0800 (PST) Brent Pathakis
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> If your modems a win-modem (a modem withouth a built
> in controller), you pobably won't be able to get it to
> work with linux.  I'm not sure if yours is a
> win-modem, but had to replace mine to get it to work.
> 
> Hope that helps some.
> 
> --- Sharon Pfeiffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hi!
> > 
> > I've got a Hayes Accura 288B modem and have just
> > installed Mandrake 7.0.
> > My problem: I can't seem to get my modem to work.  I
> > ran DrakConf and it did not detect my modem.
> > In Windoze, my modem shows up on COM 5 IRQ 11 and
> > io=0x108.
> > Can someone please help me solve this problem? 
> > 
> > Thanks a million!!!
> > 
> > Sharon Pfeiffer
> >   
> > 
> 
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Re: [newbie] Modem not detected

[nodyak0]

Linux claims it is not supporting WinModems nor ever will.  Well I have
some software that is called ZModem in a zip file format that is called a
LinModem (WinModem type) that is supposed to be for that WinModem.  Have
not installed it just yet, still attempting to learn more about
Linux/Mandrake v7.0.  There are a large number of thingys we have to know
to use Linux efficiently, if you are a HACKER or a Programmer this is
easy as falling off the "Ole' Log" but if you are like me, we have to
read, read, read, read and when you think you have finished you have to
read some more.  

I do not remember where I was told to go to find this, it may have been
on the PCTEL website.  Will check and find if there is a place in the
README file that gives any clues.

don

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On Fri, 17 Mar 2000 14:52:36 -0800 (PST) Brent Pathakis
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> If your modems a win-modem (a modem withouth a built
> in controller), you pobably won't be able to get it to
> work with linux.  I'm not sure if yours is a
> win-modem, but had to replace mine to get it to work.
> 
> Hope that helps some.
> 
> --- Sharon Pfeiffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hi!
> > 
> > I've got a Hayes Accura 288B modem and have just
> > installed Mandrake 7.0.
> > My problem: I can't seem to get my modem to work.  I
> > ran DrakConf and it did not detect my modem.
> > In Windoze, my modem shows up on COM 5 IRQ 11 and
> > io=0x108.
> > Can someone please help me solve this problem? 
> > 
> > Thanks a million!!!
> > 
> > Sharon Pfeiffer
> >   
> > 
> 
> __
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> Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger.
> http://im.yahoo.com
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Re: [newbie] Basic Help

[nodyak0]

Ron,

>From what you are saying it looks to me you have used 'Lnx4Win' to
install.  If so then I would suggest you remove that setup and go with
the 'lilo', it is much faster.  If Ole' Windows crashes on you 'Linux'
will be lost and require a reinstall.  What Lnx4Win does is creates your
Linux Part in a Windows Dir from what I have understood and that is NOT
GOOD.  

don
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On Fri, 17 Mar 2000 03:49:08 -0500 "Ronald Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Hello Group,
> 
> In the install process, it asks the following question.
> 
> What partition and directory on that partition holds the 
> Mandrake/RPMS and Mandrake/base directory?
> 
> If you remember from my post yesterday, all my files are on my hard 
> drive. Actually: C:\7.0 
> I have tried everything I could think of and there is no docs on 
> this part of the install. I guess I am just to old and used to a 
> Windows enviroment. If you can help, that would be great.
> 
> Thanks
> Ron


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Re: [newbie] Virtual Desktops and Theme Manager

[nodyak0]

Go to the GIANT 'K' at the bottom of the screen and then on 'Settings'
then go to 'Applications', 'Panel', 'Desktops' and then you can move the
Upper slide to increase the number of desktops or decrease by 2's.

don
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On Fri, 17 Mar 2000 02:53:50 -0600 bosco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Greets all,
> 
> I would like to change from 4 ( KDE default ) virtual desktops to 
> two...
> is this possible?
> 
> Also, I would like to delete some of ( read : most of ) the themes 
> that
> came with Mandrake v7.0 but unfortunately they have the "Remove" 
> button
> disabled for the pre-installed ones? Any ideas?
> 
> 
> Thanks a bunch,
> 
> 
> bosco().
> 
> 
> ( This is a great list... A true testament to the Linux Community )
> 
> 
> Translation :
> 
> ( A great place for slackers to hang out! :p )
> 
> 
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Re: [newbie] installing linux and windows

[nodyak0]

Thank You Tony for putting it so well, I am not very well qualified to
say things in such a well put manner.  If any of the people that are out
there that are offended by any of our NEWBY questions or our simple
attempt at giving our view of some of the DOC's or other material, I for
one am very apologetic to you.  The FACT is this is a forum for us to
learn from the ground up, we hope, and if this is not what you are
looking for then move on with your life.  I for one am critical enough of
myself I need NO assistance in that department.  Ignore what you do not
agree with, let us decide what is good for us.  I think most of the
members on here are intelligent enough to see what is good and what is
not. 

don
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On Thu, 16 Mar 2000 10:00:50 -0400 "Tony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Well of course what is crap to you is vital for another mans rose 
> garden!
> However look at Newbies Manual and Newbies Administrators Guide both 
> of
> which contain SIMPLE  & UNDERSTANDABLE detailed instructions as to 
> setting
> up a Linux system, the instructions may not suit you personally but 
> that
> does not mean they are useless to someone starting out in Linux, 
> once
> started on the road it becomes progressively easier to make informed
> choices, hopefully the intent of a newbies list is to make things 
> easier for
> total newbies who as they progress will move to expert and 
> themselves
> contribute to helping other newbies.
> Anyway thats my philosophy and at 72 years old I am unlikely to 
> change now,
> the giving of advice is just that  "GIVING". There is no onus on the
> recipient to take or act upon it nor should the giver feel aggrieved 
> if it
> is not taken, it is simply put out there in the hopes it might be 
> useful. I
> remember starting out with Basic then CP/M then Dos and Windows and 
> have
> only in the last few months started to explore the fringes of Linux, 
> however
> it keeps me young and gives me some amusement sitting on my 
> catamaran in the
> Caribbean
> "Weave a circle round him thrice,
>   And close your eyes with holy dread,
>   For he on honeydew hath fed,
>   And drunk the milk of paradise."  (The linux user)
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Pittman, Merle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 9:01 AM
> Subject: RE: [newbie] installing linux and windows
> 
> 
> > what is it with you and www.emuse.net, I've checked out this site 
> many
> times
> > and there is nothing there but crap in the docs section.  If there 
> is some
> > mystery well hidden that I am missing I apologize, but otherwise 
> there
> isn't
> > much there of any use.
> >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Tony [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 8:42 AM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: [newbie] installing linux and windows
> > >
> > > http://www.emuse.net   documentation section , linux newbies
> > > administration
> > > manual , can be downloaded in pdf see bottom of page also advise 
> you
> > > browse
> > > several other docs this site, take your pick!
> > > "Weave a circle round him thrice,
> > >   And close your eyes with holy dread,
> > >   For he on honeydew hath fed,
> > >   And drunk the milk of paradise."  (The linux user)
> > >
> > > - Original Message -
> > > From: "Gareth Ayres" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 7:26 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [newbie] installing linux and windows
> > >
> > >
> > > > Tony wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > look on www.emuse.net and download pdf manual, therein you 
> will find
> > > ample
> > > > > info all directed at Red Hat (Mandrake). There are partition
> examples
> > > with
> > > > > types/sizes etc. plus much other usefull stuff.
> > > >
> > > > Where and which PDF are we talking about please Tony.
> > > >
> > > > Gareth Ayres
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Re: [newbie] zip in dos help

[nodyak0]

When I installed my ZIP drive it created a GUEST disc for use on other
systems with out the full install of the Iomega software.  This gives the
abitlity to read from the ZIP so you can install from it, I have used it
many times over.  I hope you or your friend have this disc.

don

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On Thu, 16 Mar 2000 09:04:56 -0500 "Bill Kinsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Hello all;
> I have a question involving a zip drive and dos. My friend tried 
> linux and
> came to the conclusion that he didn't like it. He used the dreaded 
> fdisk and
> erased his whole hard drive. He has windows but its on a zip disk 
> and he
> doesn't know how to install a zip in dos. I know this isn't a linux 
> question
> but i'd greatly appreciate some help.
> 
> Bill Kinsey
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Re: [newbie] Drive Full?!? (please respond this time)

[nodyak0]

#3 CD folder PQ then BTMagic and PTMagic are subfolders (Dir's) on that
one.  I hope you have the #3 disc.

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On Wed, 15 Mar 2000 07:35:00 -0500 KompuKit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> where are these two programs on 7.0 CD
> 
> Jon Hunter wrote:
> > 
> > I agree that partition magic it wonderful.  I own versions 2, 3, 
> and 4.
> > BUTT, Please folks, run chkdsk and scandisk before messing with 
> ANY M$
> > partitions.  You will save yourself a lot of grief.
> > 
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > 
> > > Linux/Mandrake 7.0 comes with Power Quest Partition Magic and 
> Power Quest
> > > Boot Magic as well.  I cannot say enough good things about 
> Partition
> > > Magic, it performed flawlessly but I had some trouble with Boot 
> Magic.
> > > That could be my problem.  DO RECOMEND the Partition Magic 
> though for
> > > repartitioning for a DUAL boot system with WINDOWS 98 as the 
> other
> > > system.  I did several different installs to see which one would 
> work the
> > > best for what I wanted.  Lnx4Win, LiLo, BTMagic, etcetera and 
> found
> > > 'lilo' to install and run faster than the others and was easier 
> to setup
> > > and use.
> > >
> > > Thank You for reading my ramblings,
> > >
> > > don
> > >
> > > I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> > > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> > >
> > > On Tue, 14 Mar 2000 16:58:03 -0500 "Enterprise2001"
> > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > > > You probably have all of your drive partitioned already. (This 
> is
> > > > always the default if you don't do the partitioning yourself)  
> Get a
> > > > non destructive reparation tool (Partition Magic) and try 
> that.
> > > >
> > > > "Knowledge is Power"
> > > >
> > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > Note: remove "NOSPAM" to email me.
> > > >
> > > >   - Original Message -
> > > >   From: Kyle "Orange" Spahn
> > > >   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > >   Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 8:16 PM
> > > >   Subject: [newbie] Drive Full?!? (please respond this time)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >   Hey Everyone,
> > > >   I keep trying to partition my hard drive so I can use 
> Linux,
> > > > but when I do so, it says that the last cylinder of my drive 
> is
> > > > full. So it thinks my entire drive is filled up, which it 
> isn't. I
> > > > have a 27.3 GB Hard Drive which I've maybe used 5 GB of. It's
> > > > definitely not full! I need help!!! PLEASE!
> > > >
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[newbie] LinModem?

[nodyak0]

I have downloaded some software for the LinModem/WinModem and have not
been able to setup or compile or anything else.

Wondering if any of you have had any experience with this type of Modem?

The opening line from the TXT file with the Z-Modem software is as
follows:

PC-TEL HSP Modem Driver Module for Linux kernel 2.2.xxx
Serial Version 4.27.100 (7/16/99 Release)

Linux port done by William Hsu ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

I guess the best thing would be to write to the person that did the work
on creating it.  But thought I would ask before I involved someone that
is ttto Technically Minded for me.  I need "Run Jane run" and "See
Spot run?"  No Jane is not running from Spot, that is a very OLD 1st
Grade reader, YES I am very OLD too, George Washington was my best man
when I was Married.

There,
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Re: [newbie] Drive Full?!? (please respond this time)

[nodyak0]

Thank You Jon, I agree, there are full instructions on using PMagic, so I
just left that out.  It is true though do run the 'ScanDisc' before doing
any partitioning.

don

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On Tue, 14 Mar 2000 21:09:08 -0800 Jon Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> I agree that partition magic it wonderful.  I own versions 2, 3, and 
> 4.
> BUTT, Please folks, run chkdsk and scandisk before messing with ANY 
> M$
> partitions.  You will save yourself a lot of grief.
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> > Linux/Mandrake 7.0 comes with Power Quest Partition Magic and 
> Power Quest
> > Boot Magic as well.  I cannot say enough good things about 
> Partition
> > Magic, it performed flawlessly but I had some trouble with Boot 
> Magic.
> > That could be my problem.  DO RECOMEND the Partition Magic though 
> for
> > repartitioning for a DUAL boot system with WINDOWS 98 as the other
> > system.  I did several different installs to see which one would 
> work the
> > best for what I wanted.  Lnx4Win, LiLo, BTMagic, etcetera and 
> found
> > 'lilo' to install and run faster than the others and was easier to 
> setup
> > and use.
> >
> > Thank You for reading my ramblings,
> >
> > don
> >
> > I thought I knew that I knew what I thought
> > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> >
> > On Tue, 14 Mar 2000 16:58:03 -0500 "Enterprise2001"
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > > You probably have all of your drive partitioned already. (This 
> is
> > > always the default if you don't do the partitioning yourself)  
> Get a
> > > non destructive reparation tool (Partition Magic) and try that.
> > >
> > > "Knowledge is Power"
> > >
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Note: remove "NOSPAM" to email me.
> > >
> > >   - Original Message -
> > >   From: Kyle "Orange" Spahn
> > >   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >   Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 8:16 PM
> > >   Subject: [newbie] Drive Full?!? (please respond this time)
> > >
> > >
> > >   Hey Everyone,
> > >   I keep trying to partition my hard drive so I can use 
> Linux,
> > > but when I do so, it says that the last cylinder of my drive is
> > > full. So it thinks my entire drive is filled up, which it isn't. 
> I
> > > have a 27.3 GB Hard Drive which I've maybe used 5 GB of. It's
> > > definitely not full! I need help!!! PLEASE!
> > >
> > >   -Kyle "Orange" Spahn
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Re: [newbie] BIOS, sound, and modem

[nodyak0]

This operation should be done when the VERY FIRST printing begins to show
on the screen.  This is the BIOS setting up of your system.  DO NOT WAIT
FOR ANY 'Windows' operations like 'Starting Windows 95' or 'Installing
Windows 98' or even any other 'Windows' operations.  If you have American
Mega Trends BIOS or what ever it is this is when you need to press the
'F2',  'DEL', 'Insert' or any other keys that may require your input. 
Different BOIS' require different uses of keys, check your books on your
system to see what is needed for your access to the BIOS setup.

don

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On Wed, 15 Mar 2000 03:08:36 -0300 "Emilio Correa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> Date sent:Mon, 06 Mar 2000 19:54:43 -0800
> To:   <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> From: Matthew Loschmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Send reply to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject:  [newbie] BIOS, sound, and modem
> 
> > I have some problems with setting up my sound card and modem, 
> somebody
> > emailed back and said that you have to turn off PnP in the Bios 
> settings. I
> > have a newer computer HP Pavilion and when it boots up it doesn't 
> give you
> > and option to enter into bios so How do I get into BIOS?
> > 
> > Matt
> Hi, you should try press and hold on "F2" or "Del" for example when 
> the monitor shows the first windows or shows a text: "press del if 
> you 
> want to run set up".
> Good luck!!
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Emilio Correa
> e-mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> www.tuayuda.com.ar 
> (Informática/Listas de Correo)
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Re: [newbie] Mandrake CRASH!!

[nodyak0]

Thank you very much ALAN for at least reading my posts.  I know about the
upper and lower case on that, did it to show I was on the Windows side
from Linux.  I have an 'Icon' on my desktop for accessing the DOS side
that was setup by Linux, if I remember correctly.  

Phewy, I have never had to read sooo many messages on any of these NEWBY
sites before, the first time I down loaded 74 messages and when I had
answered some and read all and did the reposting, I downloaded 51
messages, now how many am I to receive now?   Yes that is a long
sentence, wanted to make the point that there are a large number of
people answering these messages.  This is really GREAT, maybe I will
learn something from all of this.  

Again Al thanks,

don

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On Tue, 14 Mar 2000 16:33:43 -0800 Alan Shoemaker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> donI believe that if you change the mount point directory
> (/mnt/DOS_hda1) to one without uppercase characters in it
> (/mnt/dos_hda1) then the hang will no longer occur.
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > 
> > Was in as 'root' attempting to setup my 'wheel mouse' as had been
> > explained earlier.  Well my window to 'DOS_hda1' stopped 
> responding and
> > when I attempted to 'xkill', NOTHING, NO response from the KYBD 
> nor when
> > I clicked on the 'Icon' for 'xkill'.  So I did the 'X' to close 
> down and
> > then it completely froze.  Had to use the CPU tower RESET, in 
> Windows now
> > so I could send this out to you.
> > 
> > Will go back in as 'root' later, have to work on supper at this 
> time.
> > 
> > I am not looking for any assistance at this time, just letting 
> people
> > know that Linux/Mandrake Complete 7.0 will HANG as well for no 
> apparent
> > reason.
> > 
> > 'C' ya' later,
> > 
> > don
> > 
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> > But now I know that what I thought I knew
> > Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.
> > 
> > 
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[newbie] A BIG THANKS.......

[nodyak0]

I would like to forward to all that are concerned about assisting others
and have the patients to do the same..A BIG THANKS... and would
do more than that but not enough time to do it up the way I would like.  

So this will have to do for now...A BIG THANKS...

don

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Re: [newbie] Drive Full?!? (please respond this time)

[nodyak0]

Linux/Mandrake 7.0 comes with Power Quest Partition Magic and Power Quest
Boot Magic as well.  I cannot say enough good things about Partition
Magic, it performed flawlessly but I had some trouble with Boot Magic. 
That could be my problem.  DO RECOMEND the Partition Magic though for
repartitioning for a DUAL boot system with WINDOWS 98 as the other
system.  I did several different installs to see which one would work the
best for what I wanted.  Lnx4Win, LiLo, BTMagic, etcetera and found
'lilo' to install and run faster than the others and was easier to setup
and use. 

Thank You for reading my ramblings,

don

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On Tue, 14 Mar 2000 16:58:03 -0500 "Enterprise2001"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> You probably have all of your drive partitioned already. (This is 
> always the default if you don't do the partitioning yourself)  Get a 
> non destructive reparation tool (Partition Magic) and try that.
> 
> "Knowledge is Power"
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Note: remove "NOSPAM" to email me.
> 
>   - Original Message - 
>   From: Kyle "Orange" Spahn 
>   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
>   Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 8:16 PM
>   Subject: [newbie] Drive Full?!? (please respond this time)
> 
> 
>   Hey Everyone,
>   I keep trying to partition my hard drive so I can use Linux, 
> but when I do so, it says that the last cylinder of my drive is 
> full. So it thinks my entire drive is filled up, which it isn't. I 
> have a 27.3 GB Hard Drive which I've maybe used 5 GB of. It's 
> definitely not full! I need help!!! PLEASE!
> 
>   -Kyle "Orange" Spahn
>   Freespace 2 Coordinator
>   Lead Reviewer
>   Descent Chronicles - http://descent.gamestats.com
> 
>   News
>   GameLordz Network - http://www.gamelordz.net
> 
>   News
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Re: [newbie] TCP/IP with PPP using a serial connection.

[nodyak0]

I am not sure about the software, but about the cable, insure you are
using a NULL modem cable.  That is where the output of one system is
connected to the input of the other system.

don

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On Tue, 14 Mar 2000 15:48:01 -0500 "Phil Lamey"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Hi,
>   
>   I think in order to get help I need to better explain what 
> I'm
> trying to do.
>   
>   I am trying to establish a PPP between two linux boxes using 
> a the
> parallel ports of the boxes and a simple cable connection.
>   I have to PPP-Howto.
>   After this is done how do I set TCP/IP as the protocol.
> 
> Can anyone please help me with this?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Phil Lamey
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Re: [newbie] installation problems- Adaptec SCSI card

[nodyak0]

Linux/Mandrake 7.0 said to 'DISABLE' PNP in the CMOS before installing
the system.

don

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On Tue, 14 Mar 2000 15:18:20 -0500 "Michael Wagg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
> I am trying to install Linux Mandrake 7.0 using a SCSI CD-ROM drive 
> with an
> Adaptec AHA-1520b host adapter (Ali Aladdin V chipset), but I'm 
> unable to
> have the installer recognize my SCSI card.  I realize that such ISA 
> Plug 'N
> Play cards can be problematic, but am having no luck in disabling 
> the cards
> Plug 'N Play settings or modifying my CMOS setup.  I know this 
> family of
> cards is supported by the software, but how can I get it to 
> recognize my
> adapter?
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[newbie] Mandrake CRASH!!

[nodyak0]

Was in as 'root' attempting to setup my 'wheel mouse' as had been
explained earlier.  Well my window to 'DOS_hda1' stopped responding and
when I attempted to 'xkill', NOTHING, NO response from the KYBD nor when
I clicked on the 'Icon' for 'xkill'.  So I did the 'X' to close down and
then it completely froze.  Had to use the CPU tower RESET, in Windows now
so I could send this out to you.

Will go back in as 'root' later, have to work on supper at this time.

I am not looking for any assistance at this time, just letting people
know that Linux/Mandrake Complete 7.0 will HANG as well for no apparent
reason.

'C' ya' later,

don

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Re: [newbie] Where is the so called help???????

[nodyak0]

ENOUGH, please use your good sense of HELP for us NEWBIES and just ignore
these that think they have to FLAME others or be FLAMED themselves.  Our
analysis of them is irrelevant and unnecessary.  Pass over their FLAMES
and go on with your lives and ours.  I know it is a little difficult at
times, to ignore, but give us, as NEWBIES, a big BREAK.  We can over look
this type and find what we are looking for to go on.

I would like to thank ALL that are here to assist us with our learning
problems and our attempts to get a leg up on Linux/, what ever
the type of OS you are working with.  I do think that Mandrake is the
most forgiving and the easiest to learn and use for US Newbies.  I am so
new I have NEWBY, NEWBY, NEWBY in front of my access.  

Now I have a question, what is required to correct the problem with the
nfslock FAILURE when booting up/w an error code of 101 showing as well? 
I had a problem the other day that my system locked up and would not
recognize my KBD nor would the mouse assist in any way.  The only
solution was to use the RESET button on the front of the TOWER.  Now I
have this prob/w the nfslock and even linuxconf --status and linuxconf
--update will not correct nor even assist in HOW to correct this PROB.

Any ideas?

don

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But now I know that what I thought I knew
Isn't what I know I think I thought I knew.


On Tue, 14 Mar 2000 06:29:58 -0500 "Joseph S. Gardner"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Rial Juan wrote:
> 
> > Kiddo,
> >
> > before you even start THINKING about running linux, you must be 
> well aware that
> > it's a pretty hard OS to master for those with absolutely no 
> technical
> > background. Linux is an operating system that tries to hide 
> nothing for the
> > user, unlike MS Windows. If you have no basic understanding of how 
> a computer
> > works, and I don't mean knowing your way around in WordPerfect or 
> something like
> > that, I mean: how a computer works internally, well, if you don't 
> have a basic
> > understanding about that, then linux is not for you. Also, what's 
> that stupid
> > remark about "too much technical jargon" anyway? This is a 
> hacker's OS, what did
> > you expect? If it's too technical for you, well... Nobody forces 
> you to run it.
> >
> > What pisses me off the most is people who don't even know how to 
> upgrade their
> > graphics card, insist on running linux because they heard some 
> hype about it,
> > and then get all frustrated when it's not as easy as baking an 
> egg.
> >
> > Also, nobody cares to read manuals anymore. Everybody on this list 
> claims to
> > have read all the apropriate manuals/docs, but found nothing, so 
> they ask here.
> > And then they expect us "guru's" to solve their problems. 
> Meanwhile the thing
> > they're asking is usually explained in detail somewhere between 
> the second and
> > seventh paragraph in the man-page of the program that's causing 
> them trouble.
> > But that means they have to type in "man rpm" or something, and 
> that's too
> > hard. I wonder what the heck makes people decide to run linux 
> anyway, if reading
> > some documentation is too hard, or too much to ask?
> >
> > I for one don't even bother answering questions to which the 
> answers are
> > trivial, or easy to look up. I have enough work looking up the 
> solutions to my
> > own problems.
> >
> > Kit: "noone wants to help..." Now let's say you sell your car. 
> Someone comes
> > over and buys it. Then a week later he's at your door again. "How 
> do I shift up
> > or down?" --> "Manual page 15 and where the heck did you get your 
> driver's
> > license?" Then 3 days later he comes back "And how about reverse, 
> does my car
> > have one?" --> "Still manual page 15, and of course it has one, 
> you moron!" Then
> > 4 days later he comes back "How do I turn on the radio?" --> 
> "Explained on page
> > 4 in the radio manual. Never seen an on/off swicth before?" Then a 
> few days
> > later "I heard rumours that you can slide the seat to the front or 
> back so you
> > can reach the pedals better. Is that true? Is it worth the effort? 
> Won't it
> > degrade the lateral tire-pressure? My feet won't get stuck in the 
> engine, will
> > they?"
> >
> > I think you'd grabbed a big gun by the third time the dude comes 
> over, shot the
> > bastard trough the head, hid the body, and sold the car again. 
> This time to
> > someone with an IQ higher than that of a carrot.
> >
> > On Mar 13 Kit wrote:
> >
> > > BOY, I agree...with you BIGTIME...noone wants to help...they 
> just
> > > want to
> > > tell you to go somewhere and read...well, thats what I've been
> > > doing...and doing
> > > and doing...but it still does no good...most all tutorials are
> > > very poorly written.
> > > they use too much technical jargon...they don't remember that
> > > HELP means you must
> > > help them on the persons level of understanding...if they had
> > > technical knowlegdge,
> > > they wouldn'

Re: [newbie] Re: where is the so called help

[nodyak0]

In my experiences with the install of Mandrake Complete 7.0 the PNP
should be set to disable in the CMOS prior to doing the install.

don

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On Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:52:37 -0500 "Art Richardson"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> To everyone on the list
> 
>   First, I would like to thank everyone who replied to my 
> post. You help was
> very much appreciated and I was able to solve two of my problems so 
> far.
> Secondly, when I wrote that post I was frustrated about my inability 
> to
> solve my problems. I like to consider myself somewhat technically 
> proficient
> and can usually solve the problems that I have come across. However, 
> this
> was in Windows and I guess that it's so dumbed down anyone can 
> figure it
> out. Linux is not like that, as you all know. Several years ago I 
> had a 133
> running Slackware. I never could get any form of x running but 
> further
> experimentation was put on hold due to a divorce. I had read several
> articles complimentary to the Mandrake distribution. I went out and 
> bought
> the 6.5 version and got everything going except the nic card. I was 
> amazed
> that it went so well! But as hard as I tried, I could not get the 
> blankety -
> blank nic card running. I checked 3Com and their documentation was 
> oriented
> toward the PCI version and not the ISA version which I have. I tried 
> the Don
> Becker page and really didn't understand it to well except it seemed 
> to
> imply that I needed to add a driver and recompile the kernel.
> Not wanting to do that I thought that I would just upgrade to 7.0 
> and maybe
> that would cure my nic card problem. I have a cable connection and I
> downloaded the distribution from a Mandrake FTP mirror. After 
> several tries
> to install it, I got it to install. Once again the install could not 
> find
> the nic card. It was listed in the install configuration setup but 
> no joy.
> This is when I went off the deep end and wrote my now infamous post. 
> I got a
> lot of great information. To solve the logging out problem and the 
> Draxconf
> not installed, I just reinstalled the distribution again and this 
> time I
> used the expert mode. I set x not to start at login and Draxconf 
> installed
> ok.
> You all know what is coming next. That's right, no nic card. So 
> after
> visiting several newsgroups and re-reading the posts to this list I 
> edited
> the /etc/conf.modules file. I added the line  Options 3c509 io=0x210 
> irq=9
> I got the parameters from windows and again no joy. I am at the 
> point where
> I am going to disable the PnP setting on the card. If this does not 
> work I
> am going to check the supported cards at the Redhat site and get 
> another
> card.
> Again, thanks for not flaming me too much. I'll let everyone know 
> how it
> went
> 
> Art
> 
> 
> 
> 


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