Re: [newbie] newbie questions
On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 09:24:04 -0500, Wilson, Jack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok so if I backup /home, does that also backup the user information (username and passwds?) I know each user has a directory under /home. If you back up /home, you do back up personal data, but usernames and passwords are held in /etc along with most (all?) system settings. Personal settings are in hidden files in the user's home directory, so don't forget these. If you reinstall, rather than upgrade, create users with the same names and in the same order as before, because each user has a consecutively issued id number and life will be much easier for you if these match. Richard -- Get up and turn I loose Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[newbie] newbie questions
I have a Mandrake 8.2 system that I have been using to learn mandrake on. I have a few questions I hope someone might answer for me 1) What antivirus platform seems to be the standard for Mandrake? I looked at Trend Micro's product, but their product only covers the Redhat kernels. I am assuming you compile a RedHat kernel in Mandrake. 2) What is involved in upgrading 8.2 to 9.1 or 9.2? (Keeping my data intact) 3) if I have 2 ethernet cards, eth0 and eth1, and let's say I want to disable eth0 and just use eth1, how do I do that? Thanks for answering my questions, I have read some of the How-to's but am slightly confused. Jack Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[newbie] newbie questions
I have a Mandrake 8.2 system that I have been using to learn mandrake on. I have a few questions I hope someone might answer for me 1) What antivirus platform seems to be the standard for Mandrake? I looked at Trend Micro's product, but their product only covers the Redhat kernels. I am assuming you CANNOT compile a RedHat kernel in Mandrake. 2) What is involved in upgrading 8.2 to 9.1 or 9.2? (Keeping my data intact) 3) if I have 2 ethernet cards, eth0 and eth1, and let's say I want to disable eth0 and just use eth1, how do I do that? Thanks for answering my questions, I have read some of the How-to's but am slightly confused. Jack
Re: [newbie] newbie questions
On Wed, 10 Sep 2003 16:53:15 -0500, Wilson, Jack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1) What antivirus platform seems to be the standard for Mandrake? I looked at Trend Micro's product, but their product only covers the Redhat kernels. I am assuming you CANNOT compile a RedHat kernel in Mandrake. Linux viruses are almost never seen in the wild, and can only run with the permissions of the user, and would meet a subtlely different environment on each machine... Having said that, you might want to filter out Windows viruses if you had Windows clients. And some Redhat stuff will install on Mandrake, although I imagine they patch their kernel quite differently! 2) What is involved in upgrading 8.2 to 9.1 or 9.2? (Keeping my data intact) If you have /home on a separate partition, don't format it during the install (but back it up in case). If it's not, install, then restore /home from backup. If you bring all your dotfiles (generally ~/.app-name) with you, and some app isn't happy, maybe rename the dotfile and let it create a new one - sometimes formats change. 3) if I have 2 ethernet cards, eth0 and eth1, and let's say I want to disable eth0 and just use eth1, how do I do that? Just for now? ifconfig eth0 down. Permanently? Not sure, why not just ignore it and not plug anything in? Actually, there must be something in the init files which brings the interface up, but I don't know where it is. Richard -- Get up and turn I loose Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] newbie questions
On Wed, 10 Sep 2003 16:53:15 -0500 Wilson, Jack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Mandrake 8.2 system that I have been using to learn mandrake on. I have a few questions I hope someone might answer for me 1) What antivirus platform seems to be the standard for Mandrake? I looked at Trend Micro's product, but their product only covers the Redhat kernels. I am assuming you CANNOT compile a RedHat kernel in Mandrake. Personally I don't bother about catching a Linux virus but I protect my mailserver using antivir mailgate for linux (see http://www.hbedv.com/ ). This is to prevent passing something on to somebody and because my wife uses windows. This can be downloaded from http://www.hbedv.com/download/download.htm#AntiVir%20Mailgate%20for%20Linux Cheers Nigel Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] newbie questions
3) if I have 2 ethernet cards, eth0 and eth1, and let's say I want to disable eth0 and just use eth1, how do I do that? Just for now? ifconfig eth0 down. Permanently? Not sure, why not just ignore it and not plug anything in? Actually, there must be something in the init files which brings the interface up, but I don't know where it is. Richard In the file /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 Edit the line that says ONBOOT to say no derek -- -- www.jennings.homelinux.net http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] newbie questions
On Wed, 2003-09-10 at 14:45, Wilson, Jack wrote: I have a Mandrake 8.2 system that I have been using to learn mandrake on. I have a few questions I hope someone might answer for me 1) What antivirus platform seems to be the standard for Mandrake? I looked at Trend Micro's product, but their product only covers the Redhat kernels. I am assuming you compile a RedHat kernel in Mandrake. Use shorewall and don't worry about viarii 2) What is involved in upgrading 8.2 to 9.1 or 9.2? (Keeping my data intact) Just answer upgrade instead of full install 3) if I have 2 ethernet cards, eth0 and eth1, and let's say I want to disable eth0 and just use eth1, how do I do that? Thanks for answering my questions, I have read some of the How-to's but am slightly confused. join the club Jack __ Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Newbie questions
Thanks for this! I'll give it a try. Not Command Center (not correct name) or Control Center. If you are using KDE then you click on the Kpanel icon and on the pop up list click on networking remote accessinternet dialer Kppp . All of your connection settings should be configurable from the settings button and tabs there in. Your ISP should show up on the first tab, highlight that name and then modify or edit and you should be able to navigate to the phone number screen to add it. This is from memory so I may be off a step or two, but if you look around in the settings or setup section you will find the place to add the #. Come on back if you don't get where you need to be. Oh, also set the timeout to at least 90 seconds. Dennis M. registered Linux user # 180842
Re: [newbie] Newbie questions
When I click on Networking, I get the following submenu, with their submenus: File Transfer Lftp Instant Messenger Gaim Mail Netscape Messenger News Netscape Collabra WWW Bookmark Editor Konqueror Web Browser Links Lynx Netscape Communicator Netscape Composer I don't get anything about remote access, and nothing I click on gives me this or the internet dialer option. Is this all really more trouble than it's worth? Thanks for your help. Not Command Center (not correct name) or Control Center. If you are using KDE then you click on the Kpanel icon and on the pop up list click on networking remote accessinternet dialer Kppp . All of your connection settings should be configurable from the settings button and tabs there in. Your ISP should show up on the first tab, highlight that name and then modify or edit and you should be able to navigate to the phone number screen to add it. This is from memory so I may be off a step or two, but if you look around in the settings or setup section you will find the place to add the #. Come on back if you don't get where you need to be. Oh, also set the timeout to at least 90 seconds. Dennis M. registered Linux user # 180842
Re: [newbie] Newbie questions
Dennis M. registered Linux user # 180842 Ok, then Kppp must not be installed. you can check that with software manager by doing a find kppp and if it is not installable then you should have it somewhere. I am guessing that it didn't install. So if you have a software manager icon on the desktop click on it , give your root password and then type kppp in the blank for find or search. Once kppp is installed you can follow the above to get it configured. Yes, it is worth it. The learning curve is steep, but the satisfaction gained by learning and the flat stability of the OS are worth the efffort. Once you have everything the way you want it and all is running, you will not be disappointed. Hang in there, help is out there just like the truth. : ) -- Dennis M. registered Linux user # 180842 Thanks much, I shall try it1
[newbie] newbie questions
hello forum i just installed my first linux, and intend to do that for a small networking. i have several questions (sorry if my english is bad): 1. My sound card is Yamaha PCI. how come my linux don't detect it ? is it not compatible yet ? what should i do ? 2. i have configured the basic networking stuff, and tested it by pinging to othe machines in my network. but my problem is when my modem dialled...it turned off by it self rite when it's going to connect. i have queried the modem from the kppp setup, it worked fine. what should i do ?? Thank so much all..
Re: [newbie] newbie questions
On Tue, 23 Jan 2001 10:58, Riza Manshuri wrote: hello forum i just installed my first linux, and intend to do that for a small networking. i have several questions (sorry if my english is bad): 1. My sound card is Yamaha PCI. how come my linux don't detect it ? is it not compatible yet ? what should i do ? From a root console, type "sndconfig". If this doesn't work, then you need to install a package by that name for it to work. 2. i have configured the basic networking stuff, and tested it by pinging to othe machines in my network. but my problem is when my modem dialled...it turned off by it self rite when it's going to connect. i have queried the modem from the kppp setup, it worked fine. what should i do ?? What type of modem do you have? Is it Linux-compatible? Also, please don't post in HTML on this list. Text-only messages are preferred. -- Sridhar Dhanapalan. "There are two major products that come from Berkeley: LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence." -- Jeremy S. Anderson
Re: [newbie] newbie questions
- Original Message - edited-- What type of modem do you have? Is it Linux-compatible? Err..i'm not sure..it's just a usual plain 56 K modem with a rockwell chipset. when i detect it in harddrak, the result is unknown.should i change it ?? Also, please don't post in HTML on this list. Text-only messages are preferred. My apologies..
Re: [newbie] newbie questions
--- Riza Manshuri [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hello forum i just installed my first linux, and intend to do that for a small networking. i have several questions (sorry if my english is bad): 1. My sound card is Yamaha PCI. how come my linux don't detect it ? is it not compatible yet ? what should i do ? Check Mandrake's Hardware compatibility list on their website. http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/fhard.php3 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[newbie] newbie questions
Two questions for which I have not located answers on the web site: What's the difference between Air and Helios? Where can I find a minimum hardware requirement list for Mandrake? I'm low on VRAM. Thanks, John
Re: [newbie] newbie questions
What's the difference between Air and Helios? Air is Mandrake 7.0. Helios is Mandrake 6.1. As for differences, 7.0 has all these things updated or new listed here: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/airfeat.php3 Where can I find a minimum hardware requirement list for Mandrake? I'm low on VRAM. I couldn't find it on the site, but guessing.. Pentium-class processor, probally about 100 MB of HD space for bare minum, but you'll probally want at least 500 MB. 16 MB of RAM for no X installation, if you want to run X, probally 32-64 MB. And the hardware supported list must include your hardware: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/fhard.php3 Thanks, John -- Anthony Huereca http://m3000.1wh.com Press any key to continue and any other key to quit
Re: [newbie] newbie questions
JohnAir is version 7.0 and Helios is version 6.1. Hardware info can be found at: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/fhard.php3 Alan John White wrote: Two questions for which I have not located answers on the web site: What's the difference between Air and Helios? Where can I find a minimum hardware requirement list for Mandrake? I'm low on VRAM. Thanks, John
[newbie] newbie questions :)
Hi there, 1. I'm using the KDE environment, and whenever I type e-mail addresses, the @ key isn't where it should be on a UK keyboard. I now have to pressshift '2', instead of shift '. Running setup and changing to a UK setup doesnt make any different...anyone with any ideas? 2. When I installed Staroffice, I used to corrent commands(i think), but I can't activate the program. What do I do? I installed it and it went into the usr/local directory. Thanks a lot for any help. Best regards, Paul Hendrick
Re: [newbie] newbie questions :)
I have no idea about the keyboard. but the StarOffice executable is located in usr/local/Office51/bin/ and it's called soffice. El mar, 17 ago 1999, escribiste: Hi there, 1. I'm using the KDE environment, and whenever I type e-mail addresses, the @ key isn't where it should be on a UK keyboard. I now have to pressshift '2', instead of shift '. Running setup and changing to a UK setup doesnt make any different...anyone with any ideas? 2. When I installed Staroffice, I used to corrent commands(i think), but I can't activate the program. What do I do? I installed it and it went into the usr/local directory. Thanks a lot for any help. Best regards, Paul Hendrick
