Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 7.1 support
On Friday 04 February 2005 08:00 pm, NE MASANGANE wrote: Mandrake 7.1 and I want to install the operating system but now I use windows xp pro ( NTFS ) I need both operating systems in one machine. 1.. How to install the operating system in these situation ? 2.. How to do partition on the hard disk in these situation ? 3.. Linux mandrake 7.1 can support internal modem 56 kbps ? __ partitions: _ what i did ~ _ HDA1 about 100 mb for /boot [after installs i used grub/or, lilo, to boot all systems] HDA2 about 2500 mb for Windows HDA3 about 1000 mb for Linux Swap [ put swap as sandwich between Windows and Linux, because Windows formatting does not always respect 'boundaries'] HDA5 Linux system about 15 gigs HDA6 Linux system about 15 gigs [ 1st backup of whole system ] HDA7 Linux system about 15 gigs [ 2nd backup of whole system ] YMMV best rgds __ Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 7.1 support
On Friday 04 February 2005 20:00, NE MASANGANE wrote: - Original Message - From: NE MASANGANE To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 9:46 PM Subject: Linux Mandrake 7.1 support LINUX MANDRAKE 7.1 Help I have linux Mandrake 7.1 and I want to install the operating system but now I use windows xp pro ( NTFS ) I need both operating systems in one machine. 1.. How to install the operating system in these situation ? 2.. How to do partition on the hard disk in these situation ? 3.. Linux mandrake 7.1 can support internal modem 56 kbps ? subscribe newbie From Irvin ( South Africa ) My e-mail address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mandrake 7.1 is VERY OLD. It was released before Windows XP and will not partition a hard drive formatted with NTFS file system. The applications on the CD are all out of date. I would recommend you obtain a more recent version. Mandrake 10.1 will partition the hard drive for you. Internal 56k modems are usually 'winmodems' and require a proprietary driver. Drivers are available from www.linuxant.com The driver is speed limited to 14.4 kbps and you have to pay $15 to make it work at 56k. It is often cheaper to buy a used external serial modem which needs no driver. Mandrake 10.1 is available for download from the Internet for free. If you do not have access to high speed broadband you can buy CDs locally in South Africa at low cost from places like http://www.linuxwarehouse.co.za If cost is important to you it is possible to get CDs of the local South African linux distribution Ubuntu totally free without even postage charges. http://www.ubuntu.com/ I have never tried Ubuntu, but I hear it is very good. HTH derek -- www.jennings.homelinux.net http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 7.1 support
On Friday 04 February 2005 12:00 pm, NE MASANGANE wrote: | - Original Message - | From: NE MASANGANE | To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com | Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 9:46 PM | Subject: Linux Mandrake 7.1 support | | | | | LINUX MANDRAKE 7.1 | Help | | I have linux Mandrake 7.1 and I want to install the operating system but | now I use windows xp pro ( NTFS ) I need both operating systems in one | machine. 1.. How to install the operating system in these situation ? My advice--don't. | 2.. How to do partition on the hard disk in these situation ? Not with 7.1--it's partition tool doesn't understand ntfs. You need a more modern system (7.1 is roughly equivalent to Win98). I would recommend at least Mandrake 9.1. Anything less and you will have extreme configuration problems. | 3.. Linux mandrake 7.1 can support internal modem 56 kbps ? Likely, you have a WinModem. These are WINDOWS modems, designed to use the operating system. Some of these can be configured and some can't--drivers may be available-- that work with Linux (hence the term LinModem, but if you install Mandrake 10 and above with the 2.6 kernel you may have to compile the drivers yourself. These drivers are for a specific kernel, and you may not be able to download an exact match for your kernel (I just went through this). That is another advantage of the older 9.1 and 9.2--they have the 2.4 kernel and if your modem happens to be a LinModem the drivers for whatever kernel you have will be available to download as a package--no compiling. Have a look at http://www.linmodems.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 7.1 support
On Saturday 05 February 2005 04:12 am, Derek Jennings wrote: On Friday 04 February 2005 20:00, NE MASANGANE wrote: - Original Message - From: NE MASANGANE To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 9:46 PM Subject: Linux Mandrake 7.1 support LINUX MANDRAKE 7.1 Help I have linux Mandrake 7.1 and I want to install the operating system but now I use windows xp pro ( NTFS ) I need both operating systems in one machine. 1.. How to install the operating system in these situation ? 2.. How to do partition on the hard disk in these situation ? 3.. Linux mandrake 7.1 can support internal modem 56 kbps ? subscribe newbie From Irvin ( South Africa ) snip Internal 56k modems are usually 'winmodems' and require a proprietary driver. Drivers are available from www.linuxant.com The driver is speed limited to 14.4 kbps and you have to pay $15 to make it work at 56k. It is often cheaper to buy a used external serial modem which needs no driver. If Irvin is running an old ISA modem, he may be OK. My wife is using an old (circa 1998) Zoom 2919 ISA modem that still works just fine; the key to getting it to work is to configure the jumpers on the modem card for a specific COM port and IRQ. No drivers required; it just works. While there were a number of ISA modems that were winmodems, there were a number of others that were the real McCoy. The best way for Irvin to determine if he has a winmodem, linmodem or real modem is to go to http://linmodems.org and click on the link at the bottom of the page to Rob Clark's site, then select the mirror site, and finally select the ISA Modems link to get a (very big) list of ISA modems and their Linux compatibility. If his modem is a real modem, then there is no reason that he should discard, OTOH, if it is not a real modem, then an external serial port modem is the proper way to go. Mandrake 10.1 is available for download from the Internet for free. If you do not have access to high speed broadband you can buy CDs locally in South Africa at low cost from places like http://www.linuxwarehouse.co.za If cost is important to you it is possible to get CDs of the local South African linux distribution Ubuntu totally free without even postage charges. http://www.ubuntu.com/ I have never tried Ubuntu, but I hear it is very good. Irvin should also search for a LUG (Linux User Group) in his area Here's a list that our friend Google found: http://www.linux.org/groups/southafrica.html Any listmember with some knowledge of the Linux world in South Africa is encouraged to jump in here. HTH -- cmg Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Linux Mandrake 7.1 support
- Original Message - From: NE MASANGANE To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 9:46 PM Subject: Linux Mandrake 7.1 support LINUX MANDRAKE 7.1 Help I have linux Mandrake 7.1 and I want to install the operating systembutnow I use windows xp pro (NTFS ) I need both operating systemsin one machine. How to install the operating system in these situation ? Howto do partition on the hard disk in these situation? Linux mandrake 7.1can support internal modem 56 kbps? subscribe newbie From Irvin ( South Africa ) My e-mail addressis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0
Hello, I just a hard drive crash with my server that was running Linux mandrake 8.1. I replace the hard drive and loaded Linux Mandrake 9.0. restore information from my backup and everything seem to be running fine. I then try to setup internet connection. This is where i'm having the problem at. Now i cannot get the server to see anything on the local lan. The local lan can ssh into the server and serf the internet and i'm able to get my email. I had samba set up before i install the internet connection now i'm unable to connect via samba or nfs. I change the firewall settings to allow everything and this stop the lan from access the internet. is there something i can do to correc this. Bill Nash NREMT-Paramedic Critical Care Paramedic EMS Instructor Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0
Hello, I just a hard drive crash with my server that was running Linux mandrake 8.1. I replace the hard drive and loaded Linux Mandrake 9.0. restore information from my backup and everything seem to be running fine. I then try to setup internet connection. This is where i'm having the problem at. Now i cannot get the server to see anything on the local lan. The local lan can ssh into the server and serf the internet and i'm able to get my email. I had samba set up before i install the internet connection now i'm unable to connect via samba or nfs. I change the firewall settings to allow everything and this stop the lan from access the internet. is there something i can do to correc this. Bill Nash NREMT-Paramedic Critical Care Paramedic EMS Instructor Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0
On Sunday 19 Jan 2003 4:59 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I just a hard drive crash with my server that was running Linux mandrake 8.1. I replace the hard drive and loaded Linux Mandrake 9.0. restore information from my backup and everything seem to be running fine. I then try to setup internet connection. This is where i'm having the problem at. Now i cannot get the server to see anything on the local lan. The local lan can ssh into the server and serf the internet and i'm able to get my email. I had samba set up before i install the internet connection now i'm unable to connect via samba or nfs. I change the firewall settings to allow everything and this stop the lan from access the internet. is there something i can do to correc this. I'm sure someone more expert will give you a full answer in an hour or two, but just as a starter - I understand that there have been many connection problems where the default firewall has been installed, shorewall, I think it's called. If that is the case, you should uninstall it and look for alternatives on your disks. As I said, a good deal more advice should follow this. Good luck. Anne -- Registered Linux User No.293302 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0
I only have 3 computer that connect to the computer. I have 1 server. my wife computer and the computer i use that is it. I know there has to be a way to correct this. I will keep reading the doc and man pages again. Bill Nash On Sunday 19 Jan 2003 4:59 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I just a hard drive crash with my server that was running Linux mandrake 8.1. I replace the hard drive and loaded Linux Mandrake 9.0. restore information from my backup and everything seem to be running fine. I then try to setup internet connection. This is where i'm having the problem at. Now i cannot get the server to see anything on the local lan. The local lan can ssh into the server and serf the internet and i'm able to get my email. I had samba set up before i install the internet connection now i'm unable to connect via samba or nfs. I change the firewall settings to allow everything and this stop the lan from access the internet. is there something i can do to correc this. I'm sure someone more expert will give you a full answer in an hour or two, but just as a starter - I understand that there have been many connection problems where the default firewall has been installed, shorewall, I think it's called. If that is the case, you should uninstall it and look for alternatives on your disks. As I said, a good deal more advice should follow this. Good luck. Anne -- Registered Linux User No.293302 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0
On Sunday 19 Jan 2003 5:06 pm, Anne Wilson wrote: On Sunday 19 Jan 2003 4:59 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I just a hard drive crash with my server that was running Linux mandrake 8.1. I replace the hard drive and loaded Linux Mandrake 9.0. restore information from my backup and everything seem to be running fine. I then try to setup internet connection. This is where i'm having the problem at. Now i cannot get the server to see anything on the local lan. The local lan can ssh into the server and serf the internet and i'm able to get my email. I had samba set up before i install the internet connection now i'm unable to connect via samba or nfs. I change the firewall settings to allow everything and this stop the lan from access the internet. is there something i can do to correc this. I'm sure someone more expert will give you a full answer in an hour or two, but just as a starter - I understand that there have been many connection problems where the default firewall has been installed, shorewall, I think it's called. If that is the case, you should uninstall it and look for alternatives on your disks. As I said, a good deal more advice should follow this. Good luck. Anne The shorewall firewall in 9.0 is easier to set up by hand than with the GUI Just edit /etc/shorewall/rules read the examples, then edit the lines at the bottom which define which service names(or port numbers) are allowed to access from the local lan to the net or firewall (net- internet fw= the server itself masq= The local net with NAT) Other interesting files are /etc/shorewall/zones /etc/shorewall/policy After making edits service shorewall restart derek -- -- www.jennings.homelinux.net Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0
This is my rules for shorewall. Shorewall version 1.3 - Rules File # # /etc/shorewall/rules # # Rules in this file govern connection establishment. Requests and # responses are automatically allowed using connection tracking. # # In most places where an IP address or subnet is allowed, you # can preceed the address/subnet with ! (e.g., !192.168.1.0/24) to # indicate that the rule matches all addresses except the address/subnet # given. Notice that no white space is permitted between ! and the # address/subnet. # # Columns are: # # # ACTION ACCEPT, DROP, REJECT, DNAT or REDIRECT # # ACCEPT -- allow the connection request # DROP -- ignore the request # REJECT -- disallow the request and return an # icmp-unreachable or an RST packet. # DNAT -- Forward the request to another # system (and optionally another # port). # REDIRECT -- Redirect the request to a local # port on the firewall. # # May optionally be followed by : and a syslog log # level (e.g, REJECT:info). This causes the packet to be # logged at the specified level. # # SOURCE Source hosts to which the rule applies. May be a zone # defined in /etc/shorewall/zones or $FW to indicate the # firewall itself. If the ACTION is DNAT or REDIRECT, # sub-zones of the specified zone may be excluded from # the rule by following the zone name with !' and a # comma-separated list of sub-zone names. # # Clients may be further restricted to a list of subnets # and/or hosts by appending : and a comma-separated # list of subnets and/or hosts. Hosts may be specified # by IP or MAC address; mac addresses must begin with # ~ and must use - as a separator. # # dmz:192.168.2.2 Host 192.168.2.2 in the DMZ # # net:155.186.235.0/24Subnet 155.186.235.0/24 on the # Internet # # loc:192.168.1.1,192.168.1.2 # Hosts 192.168.1.1 and # 192.168.1.2 in the local zone. # loc:~00-A0-C9-15-39-78 Host in the local zone with # MAC address 00:A0:C9:15:39:78. # # Alternatively, clients may be specified by interface # by appending : followed by the interface name. For # example, loc:eth1 specifies a client that # communicates with the firewall system through eth1. # # DESTLocation of Server. May be a zone defined in # /etc/shorewall/zones or $FW to indicate the firewall # itself. # # The server may be further restricted to a particular # subnet, host or interface by appending : and the # subnet, host or interface. See above. # # The port that the server is listening on may be # included and separated from the server's IP address by # :. If omitted, the firewall will not modifiy the # destination port. A destination port may only be # included if the ACTION is DNAT or REDIRECT. # # Example: loc:192.168.1.3:3128 specifies a local # server at IP address 192.168.1.3 and listening on port # 3128. The port number MUST be specified as an integer # and not as a name from /etc/services. # # if the ACTION is REDIRECT, this column needs only to # contain the port number on the firewall that the # request should be redirected to. # # PROTO Protocol - Must be tcp, udp, icmp, a number, # all or related. If related, the remainder of the # entry must be omitted and connection requests that are # related to existing requests will be accepted. # # DEST PORT(S)Destination Ports. A comma-separated list of Port # names (from /etc/services), port numbers or port # ranges; if the protocol is icmp, this column is # interpreted as the
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0
On Sunday 19 Jan 2003 5:43 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is my rules for shorewall. # #ACTION SOURCE DESTPROTO DESTSOURCE ORIGINAL # # PORTPORT(S) DEST # DNAT net loc:192.168.1.3 tcp 80 - 130.252.100.69 ### ### #ACTION SOURCEDESTPROTO DESTSOURCE ORIGINAL # PORTPORT(S)DEST ACCEPTnet fw udp 53,631 - ACCEPTnet fw tcp 80,443,53,22,20,21,25,109,110,143,631 - ACCEPTmasqfw udp 53,631 - ACCEPTmasqfw tcp 80,443,53,22,20,21,25,109,110,143,631 - ACCEPTloc fw udp 53,631 - ACCEPTloc fw tcp 80,443,53,22,20,21,25,109,110,143,631 - ACCEPTmasqfw tcp domain,bootps,http,https,631,imap,pop3,smtp,nntp,ntp- ACCEPTmasqfw udp domain,bootps,http,https,631,imap,pop3,smtp,nntp,ntp- ACCEPTfw masqtcp 631,137,138,139 - ACCEPTfw masqudp 631,137,138,139 - #LAST LINE -- ADD YOUR ENTRIES BEFORE THIS ONE -- DO NOT REMOVE is this correct Bill Nash With this file Samba (137,138,139) works from the firewall to the masqueraded local network, but not from the network to the firewall. The local masquraded network can access an http or https web server on the firewall. CUPS (631) works from the firewall to the local masqueraded network and vice versa. CUPS also works from the internet to the firewall. You most certainly do *not* want that. It is a security hole. You also have DNS (53) working from the net to the firewall. Again this is a security hole!! You have FTP (20,21 ), SSH (22) , and SMTP (25) open to the internet. This is OK, so long as you are running FTP, SSH, or SMTP (mail) servers, but is unnecessary if you are not. You have POP2 (109), POP3 (110) and IMAP (143) services open to the net. You should only do this if you retrieve your email from remote sites, and have adequate security systems in place. If not this is a security hole!! As a general rule the absolute minimum of ports should be open from 'net' to 'fw' There is good documentation on shorewall at www.shorewall.net derek On Sunday 19 Jan 2003 5:06 pm, Anne Wilson wrote: On Sunday 19 Jan 2003 4:59 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I just a hard drive crash with my server that was running Linux mandrake 8.1. I replace the hard drive and loaded Linux Mandrake 9.0. restore information from my backup and everything seem to be running fine. I then try to setup internet connection. This is where i'm having the problem at. Now i cannot get the server to see anything on the local lan. The local lan can ssh into the server and serf the internet and i'm able to get my email. I had samba set up before i install the internet connection now i'm unable to connect via samba or nfs. I change the firewall settings to allow everything and this stop the lan from access the internet. is there something i can do to correc this. I'm sure someone more expert will give you a full answer in an hour or two, but just as a starter - I understand that there have been many connection problems where the default firewall has been installed, shorewall, I think it's called. If that is the case, you should uninstall it and look for alternatives on your disks. As I said, a good deal more advice should follow this. Good luck. Anne The shorewall firewall in 9.0 is easier to set up by hand than with the GUI Just edit /etc/shorewall/rules read the examples, then edit the lines at the bottom which define which service names(or port numbers) are allowed to access from the local lan to the net or firewall (net- internet fw= the server itself masq= The local net with NAT) Other interesting files are /etc/shorewall/zones /etc/shorewall/policy After making edits service shorewall restart derek -- -- www.jennings.homelinux.net -- -- www.jennings.homelinux.net Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0
On Mon, 2003-01-20 at 05:25, Brandon Vanderberg wrote: On Sun, 2003-01-19 at 09:43, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is my rules for shorewall. Shorewall version 1.3 - Rules File It's a real bad idea to post a firewall ruleset to the net. Better to find a firewall person you trust and then ask in private if your security is correctly set. Anyone with firewall experience can interpret Shorewall rules/policy. As for whether those rules are good, it's impossible to give an accurate answer without knowing the topology and other details. You might hear 'Sure, that'll work.' but take that advice for what it cost you, then bet your company/organization on it. RIGHT WHEN I WAS GETTING READY TO HACK THE GUY...ya had to post that warning..dang dang dang dang dang...there goes my weeks' fun...jeez... (NOTE: ONLY JOKING - coming from Old School hacking, in my opinion, should only be used to benefit a network by finding the holes and then fixing them. Hackers that cause problems, damage, or worse yet, steal, are not hackers at all, but merely thieves with no brains filled with greed.) -- Mon Jan 20 17:25:01 EST 2003 5:25pm up 4 days, 3:08, 6 users, load average: 0.02, 0.05, 0.13 -- |____ | kuhn media australia| | / ,, /| |'-. | http://kma.0catch.com | | .\__/ || | | |=| | _ / `._ \|_|_.-' | stephen kuhn| | | / \__.`=._) (_ | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | |/ ._/ || | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]| | |'. `\ | | |icq: 5483808 | | ;/ / | | | | | smk ) /_/| |.---.| | mobile: 0410-728-389| | ' `-`' | Berkeley, New South Wales, AU | -- linux user:267497 * RH 8.0 * PC/Mac/Linux/Networking/Consulting -- Absence makes the heart grow frantic. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0 and Compaq proliant 2500R install
Hello, I'm trying to reinstall linux on a compaq proliant 2500R with 458752 of memory. my problem is it keeps telling me out of memory and it only sees 16 meg. i have type the following line that work with 7.2 linux append mem=exactmap mem=0x9000@0 mem=0x1B80 this gave me 440 with 7.2 is there a way i can install 9.0 on this machine I do not want to reinstall 7.2 again. Thanks Bill Nash for chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- William R. Nash [EMAIL PROTECTED] Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0 and Compaq proliant 2500R install
On Sun, 2002-12-01 at 06:40, William R. Nash wrote: Hello, I'm trying to reinstall linux on a compaq proliant 2500R with 458752 of memory. my problem is it keeps telling me out of memory and it only sees 16 meg. i have type the following line that work with 7.2 linux append mem=exactmap mem=0x9000@0 mem=0x1B80 this gave me 440 with 7.2 is there a way i can install 9.0 on this machine I do not want to reinstall 7.2 again. Thanks Bill Nash for chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- William R. Nash [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have you tried booting the kernel WITHOUT the appending to see what happens, or have you don't that already? -- Sun Dec 1 07:00:02 EST 2002 .o0 linux user:267497 0o. |____ | kühn media australia | / \ /| |'-. | http://kma.0catch.com | .\__/ || | | | | _ / `._ \|_|_.-' | stephen kühn | | / \__.`=._) (_ | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | |/ ._/ || | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | |'. `\ | | |icq: 5483808 | ;/ / | | | | smk ) /_/| |.---.| | mobile: 0410-728-389 | ' `-`' | Berkeley, New South Wales, AU Coralament*Best Grötens*Liebe Grüße*Best Regards*Elkorajn Salutojn Your nature demands love and your happiness depends on it. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 9.0 and Compaq proliant 2500R install
yes that was the first thing i did. I'm now trying to find information by look at the bugzilla reports. still nothin Bill nash On Sat, 2002-11-30 at 15:04, Stephen Kuhn wrote: On Sun, 2002-12-01 at 06:40, William R. Nash wrote: Hello, I'm trying to reinstall linux on a compaq proliant 2500R with 458752 of memory. my problem is it keeps telling me out of memory and it only sees 16 meg. i have type the following line that work with 7.2 linux append mem=exactmap mem=0x9000@0 mem=0x1B80 this gave me 440 with 7.2 is there a way i can install 9.0 on this machine I do not want to reinstall 7.2 again. Thanks Bill Nash for chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- William R. Nash [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have you tried booting the kernel WITHOUT the appending to see what happens, or have you don't that already? -- William R. Nash [EMAIL PROTECTED] Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[newbie] Linux Mandrake FireWall to restrict NT users to use internet.
Hi Mandrake Users, I'm planning to implement some kind of Linux-Mandrake FireWall so that I could restrict my NT users from accessing the internet. What I had in mind was that my NT Users would have to use their same NT user details and get charged for it or either get it for free depending on their positions. With many thanks in advance, Karotu
[newbie] Linux-Mandrake TROUBLES
I am having THREE very persistant, very annoying problems with my Linux-Mandrake 8.1 PowerPack installation on a Celeron 533 machine... Here they are. Can ANYONE help me? 1. Cannot log into X as root. I know, I know I shouldn't use X as root, but I need to be able to do it! I'm using Sawfish 1.01 and XIMIAN GNOME 1.4 (I think it's that version; not sure). 2. IDE CD BURNER installed, but I cannot write to the CD... There was a CD reader installed before (and it worked fine). I want to use the excellent MONDO/MINDI (http://www.microwerks.net/~hugo/) as a system backup tool. 3. ATAPI ZIP drive not recognized. I've got an internal ATAPI ZIP drive in my box (it's the SECOND device on the SECOND IDE channel and harddrake reports it as hdd). It used to work just fine under 8.0, but since I did a complete wipe-n-install of 8.1, it isn't recognized within Linux. The drive powers during POST, so I know the connections are still good. I've got a known good ZIP disk in the drive. * From dmesg (anything that looked interesting or remotely related is included here, the rest cut): Linux version 2.4.8-34.1mdk ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) (gcc version 2.96 2731 (Mandrake Linux 8.1 2.96-0.62mdk))Memory: 254824k/262080k available (1086k kernel code, 6868k reserved, 397k data, 712k init, 0k highmem) ide: Assuming 33MHz system bus speed for PIO modes; override with idebus=xx hda: ST36530A, ATA DISK drive hdb: WDC AC26400R, ATA DISK drive hdc: SAMSUNG CD-ROM SC-152L, ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive hdd: IOMEGA ZIP 100 ATAPI, ATAPI FLOPPY drive ide0 at 0x1f0-0x1f7,0x3f6 on irq 14 ide1 at 0x170-0x177,0x376 on irq 15 hda: 12715920 sectors (6511 MB) w/448KiB Cache, CHS=791/255/63, UDMA(33) hdb: 12594960 sectors (6449 MB) w/512KiB Cache, CHS=6149/64/32, UDMA(33) hdc: ATAPI 52X CD-ROM drive, 128kB Cache, DMA Uniform CD-ROM driver Revision: 3.12 ide-floppy driver 0.97 hdd: 98304kB, 196608 blocks, 512 sector size hdd: 98304kB, 96/64/32 CHS, 4096 kBps, 512 sector size, 2941 rpm Partition check: /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0: p1 p2 p5 p6 /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target1/lun0: p1 /dev/ide/host0/bus1/target1/lun0: p4 Floppy drive(s): fd0 is 1.44M FDC 0 is a post-1991 82077 ide-floppy driver 0.97 Soundblaster audio driver Copyright (C) by Hannu Savolainen 1993-1996 sb: No ISAPnP cards found, trying standard ones... SB 4.11 detected OK (220) Sound Blaster 16 (4.11) at 0x220 irq 7 dma 0 Sound Blaster 16 at 0x330 irq 7 dma 0,0 cdrom: open failed. /dev/ide/host0/bus1/target1/lun0: p4 /dev/ide/host0/bus1/target1/lun0: p4 devfs: devfs_register(): device already registered: 0 SCSI subsystem driver Revision: 1.00 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake TROUBLES
On Fri, 8 Mar 2002 11:31:18 -0500 Vogel, wrote: 1. Cannot log into X as root. I know, I know I shouldn't use X as root, but I need to be able to do it! I'm using Sawfish 1.01 and XIMIAN GNOME 1.4 (I think it's that version; not sure). Must be a security issue. Set the security level down, I think that should help. 2. IDE CD BURNER installed, but I cannot write to the CD... There was a CD reader installed before (and it worked fine). I want to use the excellent MONDO/MINDI (http://www.microwerks.net/~hugo/) as a system backup tool. Did you set up the append=ide-scsi routine in lilo.conf? See mandrakeuser.org for the gory details. 3. ATAPI ZIP drive not recognized. Dunno... Paul -- Anger repressed can poison a relationship as surely as the cruelest words. -Dr. Joyce Brothers http://nlpagan.net - Registered Linux User 174403 Linux Mandrake 8.0 - Sylpheed 0.7.3 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake TROUBLES
On Friday 08 March 2002 17:31, you wrote: I am having THREE very persistant, very annoying problems with my Linux-Mandrake 8.1 PowerPack installation on a Celeron 533 machine... Here they are. Can ANYONE help me? 1. Cannot log into X as root. I know, I know I shouldn't use X as root, but I need to be able to do it! I'm using Sawfish 1.01 and XIMIAN GNOME 1.4 (I think it's that version; not sure). If it's because you can't find a 'root' icon in kdm: just type 'root' as user and then the password. -there's no icon for root anymore. If it's not that try starting X from the console as root and watch the messages. 2. IDE CD BURNER installed, but I cannot write to the CD... There was a CD reader installed before (and it worked fine). I want to use the excellent MONDO/MINDI (http://www.microwerks.net/~hugo/) as a system backup tool. Add the user to the cdwrite group with userdrake. 3. ATAPI ZIP drive not recognized. I've got an internal ATAPI ZIP drive in my box (it's the SECOND device on the SECOND IDE channel and harddrake reports it as hdd). It used to work just fine under 8.0, but since I did a complete wipe-n-install of 8.1, it isn't recognized within Linux. The drive powers during POST, so I know the connections are still good. I've got a known good ZIP disk in the drive. Is the drive mentionned in /etc/fstab? If it's not, mount it manually from the commandline. What messages do you get when you try to mount it from the commandline. Take a look at /var/log/syslog for info. -- Good luck., Harm Bathoorn. One has authority, until it's called on Corto Maltese..Sign of the Capricorn;) Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
RE: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake TROUBLES
1. Cannot log into X as root. I know, I know I shouldn't use X as root, but I need to be able to do it! I'm using Sawfish 1.01 and XIMIAN GNOME 1.4 (I think it's that version; not sure). Must be a security issue. Set the security level down, I think that should help. Actually, what isn't working is this: My system boots into TEXT (not graphic) mode. So, I log in as root and type startx at the command prompt to enter X. Then I just get a blue GUI screen, but no icons, no taskbar, etc... Did you set up the append=ide-scsi routine in lilo.conf? See mandrakeuser.org for the gory details. I just followed the steps at http://www.mandrakeuser.org/docs/hardware/hremov3.html in the CD-R(W) section... I'll test when I get home. Thanks for your help so far. I hope it works! Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[newbie] linux mandrake 8.1 and harddrake
when i had mamdrake80 i couldnt run harddrake. after clicking on it in taskbar, HDD was running for about 5 sec and then the screen became black with a blinking cursor in the upperleft corner. Does the system hang or i just have to wait much longer (i waited 5 min and nothing happened) ? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 5:18 PM Subject: [newbie] Linux Network Install Hey group, Has anyone here ever installed Drake Linux over the network through a PCMCIA card? Andrew -- It's a beautiful day...don't let it get away... ~U2~ Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com -- Tego nie znajdziesz w zadnym sklepie! [ http://oferty.onet.pl ] Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[newbie] linux mandrake 8.1 UPGRADE
How good an idea is it to do the 8.1 PowerPack UPGRADE and specify that it should NOT format /var and /home (those are where my webserver and some documents live). IF I do the upgrade, does 8.1 automagically select/update the packages, or do I need to specify which packages it should update? What about new hardware that I added since I installed 8.0? For example, I added an internal ATAPI ZIP drive since 8.0 was installed. Will 8.1 detect and upgrade the software for that? --- Andrew Vogel: Manager of Professional Programs, University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy http://pharmacy.uc.edu (513)-558-3784 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] linux mandrake 8.1 UPGRADE
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001 15:36:40 -0500 Vogel, Andrew (VOGELAP) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How good an idea is it to do the 8.1 PowerPack UPGRADE and specify that it should NOT format /var and /home (those are where my webserver and some documents live). I you do an Upgrade none of your partition will be formated. IF I do the upgrade, does 8.1 automagically select/update the packages, or do I need to specify which packages it should update? All packages that you now have installed, if they are also in 8.1 will be auto updated. I would suggest that you are least glance through Flat list during pkg selection since there are many in 8.1 that were not available in 8.0. What about new hardware that I added since I installed 8.0? For example, I added an internal ATAPI ZIP drive since 8.0 was installed. Will 8.1 detect and upgrade the software for that? To me the prudent course is to always run the installations as new installs rather than upgrades, you can still keep your current /var and /home intact and need not format them. The reasoning behind such a course is that in most cases when going from 1 version to the next there are most times certain differences which if done as a upgrade can cause unneccessary problems. In the case of 8.0 to 8.1 this is the addition of devfs in 8.1 allowing the kernel to handle all block devices, hds, cdrom, floppies, etc. Devfs does have a problem with Zip drives in general and especially with the ide Zip (these appears to have at last been fixed with the lastest kernel and devfs rpms.) I also have an ide Zip, if after installing 8.1 you should wish assistance I can outline the procedure I used to get mine to work. Charles Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] linux mandrake 8.1 and harddrake
I had this problem... I had to wait a few secs... and cycle through the virtual consoles until I found Xwindows. Then all was well. It was alt-F7 on my machine. On Friday 30 November 2001 02:24 pm, you wrote: when i had mamdrake80 i couldnt run harddrake. after clicking on it in taskbar, HDD was running for about 5 sec and then the screen became black with a blinking cursor in the upperleft corner. Does the system hang or i just have to wait much longer (i waited 5 min and nothing happened) ? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 5:18 PM Subject: [newbie] Linux Network Install Hey group, Has anyone here ever installed Drake Linux over the network through a PCMCIA card? Andrew -- It's a beautiful day...don't let it get away... ~U2~ --- - 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] linux mandrake 8.1 UPGRADE
On Friday 30 November 2001 11:36 am, Vogel, Andrew (VOGELAP) wrote: How good an idea is it to do the 8.1 PowerPack UPGRADE and specify that it should NOT format /var and /home (those are where my webserver and some documents live). IF I do the upgrade, does 8.1 automagically select/update the packages, or do I need to specify which packages it should update? What about new hardware that I added since I installed 8.0? For example, I added an internal ATAPI ZIP drive since 8.0 was installed. Will 8.1 detect and upgrade the software for that? --- === = Andrew Vogel: Manager of Professional Programs, University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy http://pharmacy.uc.edu (513)-558-3784 === = If you are not formatting /var and /home, why bother with an upgrade? Just install and have no worries about update artifacts. In either case, it should see your ZIP. Civileme Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs Linux Suse
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Generally speaking I am thinking that US is not that strong on Linux market. RedHat is of course an american company but it looks that is not that popular as these two distributions. I don't have any comments about this. Sorry. If I would like to compare two distributions(see Mandrake vs Suse) which should be the criteria ? Can we say that Mandrake is more user firendly than Suse ? or Suse is faster than Mandrake ? Are out there some clear outlined criteria on comparing these Linux distributions ? I don't have any comments about this 'cause I wasn't able to use Suse in the first place. The reason is that I am a developer currently working on Microsoft platform but I intend to enlarge my skill set and knowledge with Java. For me Java has a bright future on Linux and this makes me to focus on Java development. Good for you. At the moment I need a good distribution to stick to, let's say... . I had the feeling that Suse is a more solid Linux distro, a more Server and development focused. I may be wrong thinking in this way, but this is the feeling which I have. Well, it depends on how you configure your box. There's no such thing as best distro. I think will not be bad for Mandrake to include in its distro more support for developers and especially for Java. I suggest that the following things should be included on further Mandrake distros: 1. Java JDK 2. Java JRE 3. Most Java Application Servers -- Jboss, Orion, etc 4. Java IDE such as: JBuilder, IBM VisualAge, etc 5. Borland's Kylix 6. Other IDE and tools which may be of interest for developers. That's actually a good suggestion but I don't think they will. Those packages that you mentioned are not Open Source and basically, I don't think Sun, Borland, etc. will just permit Mandrake without this so-called partnership. Just like what Suse and Oracle did. Many of the tools presented above are open source or could be easily included on Mandrake's cds distro. I don't think so. As I've mentioned, those softwares are NOT Open Source, AFAIK. Besides, as what I've said, it is not that easy to include those softwares in their (Mandrake) next version 'cause it needs the permission of the companies' concerned. If that's the case, Mandrake should include StarOffice also or probably OpenOffice. Keep cool! =) __ www.edsamail.com Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs Linux Suse
On Sun, 18 Nov 2001, Dennis Myers wrote: On Sunday 18 November 2001 16:27, you wrote: I am using for quite a while LM. Personally I like Mandrake a lot, but I have been open toward other distributions also. It looks to me that the most popular distributions (imho) are: 1. Mandrake 2. Suse Dennis: I work at a large insurance carrier in the US and also do work for several ISP's. I can tell you the breakdown is as follows: Servers: Almost always Red Hat. The alliance with IBM and the support offerings have made Red Hat easier to get into the Enterprise. Red Hat has done a good job to provide administration tools, yet still allow you to tweak the OS as much as you need. Desktop: Here is where I am seeing Mandrake shine. People I work with who would never consider Linux before beg to have me install Mandrake for them. That can be good and bad. Good because I have always liked the Mandrake distro, bad because they sit and play with my good lap top all day. I was finally able to find Mandrake 8.1 Power Pack in the stores this weekend and I am happy to say I installed it in 30 minutes on my HP OmniBook 6000 lap top. To the crew at Mandrake you did an EXCELLENT JOB. As for Suse, it is a nice distro, and we have considered it here for running Oracle, but the biggest complaint I hear about them is the interface, especially during install. I have run all 3 of them. Currently I have Red Hat 7.2 on one machine, Mandrake 8.0 on another, Mandrake 8.1 on my lap top and I use Red Hat 7.1 on my server. Bottom line is, you might have to try each one and decided what is most comfortable for YOU. Me, I prefer Red Hat on my servers and Mandrake on my desktop. The best part is, you can download and try each one, then I HIGHLY encourage you when you pick the one you like to SUPPORT them and go and purchase the CD pack. -Scott Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 8.0 and WindowsXP
It was an opinion and observation. I agree this is a newbie Linux list, but it has stopped others from voicing opinions and observatioins. Just think back to the Sept. 11th arguements and the religious arguements that went on for so long. I did post a question regarding Linux and my ancient CDwriter which I have decided to put it out of its misery. Thanks to all who helped and replied. As for the opinions are concerned lets face it they will appear whether they are talking about XP or stating something like Micro$haft. P.S. I didn't care much for the licensing fee they are sticking me with but then again I for one support Linux with purchasing distros so they can continue publishing better and better Linux distributions. I wouldn't be the first to over pay for something and I am certainly not the last person to. Thanks for the support and help SKINKY Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 8.0 and WindowsXP
how do we get the Luna theme on Mandrake? does it come with KDE selection? I really enjoyed and missed apple system 7.6, but Mac computers usually are more expensive than pc. If we can run mac theme on Mandrake - that would be great! Eric On Mon, 29 Oct 2001, skinky wrote: On Mon, 29 Oct 2001 02:11, D. wrote: | Well why do we care about XP? And if you just | installed it how do you know that it is more stable | then ME? Don't you need some run time before you make | that statement?? And please tell us how you enjoy | paying the license fee again after you upgrade your | hardware. The last time that I looked this was | [newbie] Linux-Mandrake list not XP. If there is a | problem running a dual boot with XP(eww) and Mandrake | then yes we care. | Don | | --- Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: | Just upgraded to WindowsXP, for those who even care, | and it went smoothly. | Runs faster than ME and is very stable and solid. | The usual applications that | would crash ME without fail didn't even make XP | hiccup. | | Two things though in both Linux and XP I just can't | get my ancient external | parallel port CDwriter to work automatically. With | XP I have to wait until HP | puts the download on their website, which I had to | to with my scanner with | ME, and so far with Linux the information I found | requires me to play with | some settings which I am more than willing to learn | just hard to find the | time lately. | | As far as the Luna interface being a rip of Apple's | Aqua, not with all the | wishful thinking and eye squinting does it look like | Aqua. I still enjoy | Linux's adaptability for making the Aqua theme much | nicer than to enjoy | without tying it to a premium system. | | If anyone wishes to drop me a hint on the CDwriter | issue or a link for the | truly RAW newbie I would appreciate it very much. Quite the opposite in my case. As I have _no_ intention of upgrading M$ Win98SE to XP, I'm quite curious as to the differences in XP. I never got ME but I've read about a few people's experiences with it. Yes, this is a Linux-Mandrake list but there's nothing wrong with the comparision between the two OS's displaying a theme. And besides, I think Robert wants to know how to get his CD Writer going in Linux. Sorry I can't help you there Robert. Good luck. skinky PS. why are we getting so touchy on the M$ subject? Must be the weather... ; ) -- But what ... is it good for? (Engineer at the Advanced Computing Systems Division of IBM, 1968, commenting on the microchip) Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
RE: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 8.0 and WindowsXP
Title: RE: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 8.0 and WindowsXP Hi There, If you go to www.kde-look.org you can get the Luna interface (but only for KDE 2.2 or higher) FYI You can also get the Acqua (MacOS X) theme if you really want it. Also you can change the window decoration to system++ (I think) and you will have the classic MAC window decoration. I'm using this at the moment and it's frickin' awesome. Craig Williamson -Original Message- From: Lin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 11:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 8.0 and WindowsXP how do we get the Luna theme on Mandrake? does it come with KDE selection? I really enjoyed and missed apple system 7.6, but Mac computers usually are more expensive than pc. If we can run mac theme on Mandrake - that would be great! Eric On Mon, 29 Oct 2001, skinky wrote: On Mon, 29 Oct 2001 02:11, D. wrote: | Well why do we care about XP? And if you just | installed it how do you know that it is more stable | then ME? Don't you need some run time before you make | that statement?? And please tell us how you enjoy | paying the license fee again after you upgrade your | hardware. The last time that I looked this was | [newbie] Linux-Mandrake list not XP. If there is a | problem running a dual boot with XP(eww) and Mandrake | then yes we care. | Don | | --- Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: | Just upgraded to WindowsXP, for those who even care, | and it went smoothly. | Runs faster than ME and is very stable and solid. | The usual applications that | would crash ME without fail didn't even make XP | hiccup. | | Two things though in both Linux and XP I just can't | get my ancient external | parallel port CDwriter to work automatically. With | XP I have to wait until HP | puts the download on their website, which I had to | to with my scanner with | ME, and so far with Linux the information I found | requires me to play with | some settings which I am more than willing to learn | just hard to find the | time lately. | | As far as the Luna interface being a rip of Apple's | Aqua, not with all the | wishful thinking and eye squinting does it look like | Aqua. I still enjoy | Linux's adaptability for making the Aqua theme much | nicer than to enjoy | without tying it to a premium system. | | If anyone wishes to drop me a hint on the CDwriter | issue or a link for the | truly RAW newbie I would appreciate it very much. Quite the opposite in my case. As I have _no_ intention of upgrading M$ Win98SE to XP, I'm quite curious as to the differences in XP. I never got ME but I've read about a few people's experiences with it. Yes, this is a Linux-Mandrake list but there's nothing wrong with the comparision between the two OS's displaying a theme. And besides, I think Robert wants to know how to get his CD Writer going in Linux. Sorry I can't help you there Robert. Good luck. skinky PS. why are we getting so touchy on the M$ subject? Must be the weather... ; ) -- But what ... is it good for? (Engineer at the Advanced Computing Systems Division of IBM, 1968, commenting on the microchip)
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 8.0 and WindowsXP
I wasn't aware there was a Luna theme already available for KDE. Still prefer the Aqua on my LM 8.0. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 8.0 and WindowsXP
On Mon, 29 Oct 2001 02:11, D. wrote: | Well why do we care about XP? And if you just | installed it how do you know that it is more stable | then ME? Don't you need some run time before you make | that statement?? And please tell us how you enjoy | paying the license fee again after you upgrade your | hardware. The last time that I looked this was | [newbie] Linux-Mandrake list not XP. If there is a | problem running a dual boot with XP(eww) and Mandrake | then yes we care. | Don | | --- Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: | Just upgraded to WindowsXP, for those who even care, | and it went smoothly. | Runs faster than ME and is very stable and solid. | The usual applications that | would crash ME without fail didn't even make XP | hiccup. | | Two things though in both Linux and XP I just can't | get my ancient external | parallel port CDwriter to work automatically. With | XP I have to wait until HP | puts the download on their website, which I had to | to with my scanner with | ME, and so far with Linux the information I found | requires me to play with | some settings which I am more than willing to learn | just hard to find the | time lately. | | As far as the Luna interface being a rip of Apple's | Aqua, not with all the | wishful thinking and eye squinting does it look like | Aqua. I still enjoy | Linux's adaptability for making the Aqua theme much | nicer than to enjoy | without tying it to a premium system. | | If anyone wishes to drop me a hint on the CDwriter | issue or a link for the | truly RAW newbie I would appreciate it very much. Quite the opposite in my case. As I have _no_ intention of upgrading M$ Win98SE to XP, I'm quite curious as to the differences in XP. I never got ME but I've read about a few people's experiences with it. Yes, this is a Linux-Mandrake list but there's nothing wrong with the comparision between the two OS's displaying a theme. And besides, I think Robert wants to know how to get his CD Writer going in Linux. Sorry I can't help you there Robert. Good luck. skinky PS. why are we getting so touchy on the M$ subject? Must be the weather... ; ) -- But what ... is it good for? (Engineer at the Advanced Computing Systems Division of IBM, 1968, commenting on the microchip) Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[newbie] Linux-Mandrake 8.0 and WindowsXP
Just upgraded to WindowsXP, for those who even care, and it went smoothly. Runs faster than ME and is very stable and solid. The usual applications that would crash ME without fail didn't even make XP hiccup. Two things though in both Linux and XP I just can't get my ancient external parallel port CDwriter to work automatically. With XP I have to wait until HP puts the download on their website, which I had to to with my scanner with ME, and so far with Linux the information I found requires me to play with some settings which I am more than willing to learn just hard to find the time lately. As far as the Luna interface being a rip of Apple's Aqua, not with all the wishful thinking and eye squinting does it look like Aqua. I still enjoy Linux's adaptability for making the Aqua theme much nicer than to enjoy without tying it to a premium system. If anyone wishes to drop me a hint on the CDwriter issue or a link for the truly RAW newbie I would appreciate it very much. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 8.0 and WindowsXP
On Sun, 28 Oct 2001 00:07:43 -0700, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just upgraded to WindowsXP, for those who even care, and it went smoothly. Runs faster than ME and is very stable and solid. The usual applications that would crash ME without fail didn't even make XP hiccup. Two things though in both Linux and XP I just can't get my ancient external parallel port CDwriter to work automatically. With XP I have to wait until HP puts the download on their website, which I had to to with my scanner with ME, and so far with Linux the information I found requires me to play with some settings which I am more than willing to learn just hard to find the time lately. As far as the Luna interface being a rip of Apple's Aqua, not with all the wishful thinking and eye squinting does it look like Aqua. I still enjoy Linux's adaptability for making the Aqua theme much nicer than to enjoy without tying it to a premium system. If anyone wishes to drop me a hint on the CDwriter issue or a link for the truly RAW newbie I would appreciate it very much. Try http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/other-formats/html_single/CD-Writing-HOWTO.html Try checking the hardware database at linux.com as well. I used to have such a drive, but I've forgotten how I got it to work. I vaguely remember having to load a paride kernel module, and enabling SCSI emulation over IDE. -- Sridhar Dhanapalan The p_page should be a b_page. Duh. -- Linus Torvalds Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 8.0 and WindowsXP
Well why do we care about XP? And if you just installed it how do you know that it is more stable then ME? Don't you need some run time before you make that statement?? And please tell us how you enjoy paying the license fee again after you upgrade your hardware. The last time that I looked this was [newbie] Linux-Mandrake list not XP. If there is a problem running a dual boot with XP(eww) and Mandrake then yes we care. Don --- Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just upgraded to WindowsXP, for those who even care, and it went smoothly. Runs faster than ME and is very stable and solid. The usual applications that would crash ME without fail didn't even make XP hiccup. Two things though in both Linux and XP I just can't get my ancient external parallel port CDwriter to work automatically. With XP I have to wait until HP puts the download on their website, which I had to to with my scanner with ME, and so far with Linux the information I found requires me to play with some settings which I am more than willing to learn just hard to find the time lately. As far as the Luna interface being a rip of Apple's Aqua, not with all the wishful thinking and eye squinting does it look like Aqua. I still enjoy Linux's adaptability for making the Aqua theme much nicer than to enjoy without tying it to a premium system. If anyone wishes to drop me a hint on the CDwriter issue or a link for the truly RAW newbie I would appreciate it very much. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[newbie] Linux Mandrake in Sun 420R (Sparc)
Hi guys, Any body have experience install Linux Mandrake in Sun 420R (Sparc) ? Please giff me your guidline. Thanks a lot Regards,ANGGIE
RE: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat
Sorry, this is OT, but when is 8.1 coming out? -- Jamie -- From: tazmun[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 07 August 2001 08:03 To:Newbie Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat - Original Message - From: X - A - W - K [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 11:42 PM Subject: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat Hi, I just would like to ask somebody to explain me the main difference between Linux Mandrake and RedHat. I just want to know the strong points of each one... For what is better to use Mandrake... and for what RedHat? Thanks X - A - W - K I'm runnin both right now with 2 different machines both dual booting with win2k. The mandrake 8.0 is easier to install I think and offers an easier transition to Linux in general for a previous windows user. I'm a complete newbie to the Linux world however so not very qualified to go into any technical aspects really. They both have endearing aspects however and if I had to chooseI really don't know which one I like better yet. I actually own the full version of Deluxe Redhat 7.1 and can atest to their support being very good. That is one thing where in the reviews I've read that Redhat 7.1 got one up one Mandrake 8.0. I only have the downloaded version of Mandrake currently though so don't qualify for support directly from Mandrake so thus I can't compare. I think RedHat has a few more mail lists like this one then Mandrake does, but comparing a Redhat install list to this Newbie list, well this list is just the best I've seen so far and everyone here has been oh so helpful. I know for sure that some of the Mandrake folk do help us out directly on this list. Mandrake does beat RedHat hands down in dual booting Win 2k w/NTFS file partitions. The Lilo included with MD 8.0 handles this nicely out of the box, no muss no fuss. Red Hat on the other hand has to defer to Win 2k's boot loader to handle it or use a boot disk. Both are very good and I think you have picked the top 2 contenders. Bear in mind one thing though, Redhats 7.0 version was not a good year. The 7.1 however has improved it would seem. So with this being a X.0 release of Mandrake and it is trying to be cutting edge, it is likely in my opinion that 8.1 will be totally awesome. I'm personally trying to wait patiently for 8.1 to come out for I plan on buying the powerpack version at that time, however I'm not a patient person and may pop for the current MD 8.0 PowerPack yet before that happens. Tazmun _ This message has been checked for all known viruses by Star Internet delivered through the MessageLabs Virus Scanning Service. For further information visit http://www.star.net.uk/stats.asp or alternatively call Star Internet for details on the Virus Scanning Service. _ This message has been checked for all known viruses by Star Internet delivered through the MessageLabs Virus Scanning Service. For further information visit http://www.star.net.uk/stats.asp or alternatively call Star Internet for details on the Virus Scanning Service.
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat
A Cooker newsletter from about a month ago said that 8.1 would be out around October. What happened to those Cooker newsletters anyway? They used to come out every week but I haven't gotten any in quite a while :-( On Tue, 7 Aug 2001 18:38, Adams, Jamie wrote: Sorry, this is OT, but when is 8.1 coming out? -- Jamie -- 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] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat
I just would like to ask somebody to explain me the main difference between Linux Mandrake and RedHat. I just want to know the strong points of each one... For what is better to use Mandrake... and for what RedHat? Just MY opinions Redhat is very well know in America. I would generalize an explanation that the differences between redhat and mandrake is that Mandrake is all complied for (at least) a pentium class computer, while redhat tries harder to be backward compatible with slower computers. I belief you might find (if you lurked the linux mags on newsgroups) that the reputation is that while redhat seems to be easier to use (once installed) that is because some security is lowered as the default. the average complaint I hear from knowledgable linuxites is that Mandrake is trying to hard to reach winders users and making a distro that is too pretty ( I read a suggestion not long ago that had the idea that Mandrake should make an AOL version. I know one guy (a college student in India) who is working on a kinder-linux to be setup for kids (since in linux it is MUCH easier to protect the inner workings of the computer software from damage or even viewing by the users). Mandrake tries hard for an easier install and has written there own install and hardware detection programs that are not GPL (or at least I have not seen them used with any other distribution). The Power Pack box has some other nice software that you don't get from cheap-bytes. it includes a good (if you have a fair sound card and mic) speech recognition program, IBM via voice. I also like video editing program called broadcast 2000. In Mandrake 8.0, I can import and capture a video from my regular video cam, edit it, render it as an mpeg1, burn it to a cd and have it viewable on a dvd player, you can't save as much info as on a dvd, but you can save a good 45 to 60 min of full screen video per disk. The fifth disk contains toys I have not had a great chance to play with yet, mostly GUIs for the same commands that some other gui will work for too. They both use the RPM (redhat package manager) method to assist with installing updates and some software. The idea that Redhat is more used is false these days, Mandrake has the largest installed base (according to linuxtoday) but has just taken the lead from redhat. (mandrake 32% +/-, and redhat 27% +/-, debian 4%, VAlinux 4%, turbo and all other linux make the rest, and there are a sh!+ load of smaller distros. I am a little bit prejudice when it comes to recommending a distro for all but the most experienced users, (read: knows what they want their linux box to do) you all should give Mandrake a go.
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat
It was Mon, 6 Aug 2001 23:42:59 -0500 when X - A - W - K wrote: Mandrake was built on the source code of Redhat 5.2. From there they went there separate ways. Mandrake is compiled optimised for Pentium processors where redhat is compiled for 386's. Paul Hi, I just would like to ask somebody to explain me the main difference between Linux Mandrake and RedHat. I just want to know the strong points of each one... For what is better to use Mandrake... and for what RedHat? Thanks X - A - W - K -- Jest niezly ... i liscik napisze OnetKomunikator [ http://ok.onet.pl/instaluj.html ] -- Ideally, couples need three lives; one for him, one for her, and one for them together. Jacqueline Bisset http://nlpagan.net - Registered Linux User 174403 Linux Mandrake 8.0 - Sylpheed 0.5.2 ** http://www.care2.com - when you care **
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat
Nevertheless, Mandrake tries to be as Red Hat compatible as is practicable. They claim over 90% compatibility with Red Hat packages. This can be useful, since most RPMs are built for Red Hat. On Tue, 7 Aug 2001 20:56, Paul wrote: It was Mon, 6 Aug 2001 23:42:59 -0500 when X - A - W - K wrote: Mandrake was built on the source code of Redhat 5.2. From there they went there separate ways. Mandrake is compiled optimised for Pentium processors where redhat is compiled for 386's. Paul Hi, I just would like to ask somebody to explain me the main difference between Linux Mandrake and RedHat. I just want to know the strong points of each one... For what is better to use Mandrake... and for what RedHat? -- 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] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat
Higher than 90%, or so they claim: Linux-Mandrake is 99% compatible with RedHat. So most applications packaged for RedHat as RPM packages (.rpm file) should run under Mandrake. It appears the only thing they recommend against is upgrading Linux-Mandrake specific packages (those that can be found in the Mandrake distribution) with RedHat's ones. You could lose Mandrake's benefits. Quotes from http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/fapps.php3 Miark - Original Message - From: Sridhar Dhanapalan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED]; newbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 6:16 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat Nevertheless, Mandrake tries to be as Red Hat compatible as is practicable. They claim over 90% compatibility with Red Hat packages. This can be useful, since most RPMs are built for Red Hat. On Tue, 7 Aug 2001 20:56, Paul wrote: It was Mon, 6 Aug 2001 23:42:59 -0500 when X - A - W - K wrote: Mandrake was built on the source code of Redhat 5.2. From there they went there separate ways. Mandrake is compiled optimised for Pentium processors where redhat is compiled for 386's. Paul Hi, I just would like to ask somebody to explain me the main difference between Linux Mandrake and RedHat. I just want to know the strong points of each one... For what is better to use Mandrake... and for what RedHat? -- 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] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat
I find this to be an interesting discussion. The media tends to label Red Hat as a serious and corporate linux; while mandrake is dubbed the baby linux. I guess I should know better than to trust what I hear on TV and the like, but since trying both myself, I know this is a bit exagerated. I find mandrake every bit as customizable and functional as red hat. i am, however, heavily biased towards mandrake since I tried Red Hat 7 first, on which I could get not a damn thing (zip, printer, mounting other partitions) to work, even when following the instructions in the official book. Or the fact that half the power tools won't run under 7 (i've heard this is a problem with a broken glibc). I know that it's fixable, but is that my job. but every mandrake install i do, everything is detected and effortless. not to mention that I've found their tech support to be impatient with non-enormus-corporate-server problems. just my exp.
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat
however, heavily biased towards mandrake since I tried Red Hat 7 first, on which I could get not a damn thing (zip, printer, mounting other partitions) to work, even when following the instructions in the official book. Or the fact that half the power tools won't run under 7 (i've heard this is a problem with a broken glibc). I know that it's fixable, but is that my job. I'm running Redhat 7.1 and everything was detected and installed with out problems on my box. But I've heard a lot of complaints about RedHat 7.0 were solved with the 7.1 as is common in X.0 editions as compared to later revised versions of the main version number. but every mandrake install i do, everything is detected and effortless. not to mention that I've found their tech support to be impatient with non-enormus-corporate-server problems. just my exp. I've recently contacted RedHat support with my simple problems on 2 different issues and got responce via the web in less then one business day. As far as support issues are concerned C-Nets reviews favor Redhat over Mandrake, but again I can't compare Mandrake support because this list is the only form I qualify for since I've not actually bought mandrake since 7.1. However this list can't be beat in my opinion either. Right now I think it's a horse apiece. I'm wondering about the kernel performance issues since my boxes are considered i686's though with PIII 800+ speed. That performance wise I need to compare somemore. However it is not immediately obvious to me at this point. I almost thought Redhat loaded the StarOffice 5.2 faster though.
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat
On Tuesday 07 August 2001 00:42, X - A - W - K wrote: Hi, I just would like to ask somebody to explain me the main difference between Linux Mandrake and RedHat. I just want to know the strong points of each one... For what is better to use Mandrake... and for what RedHat? Thanks X - A - W - K Mandrake is very accessible, and after installing both LM 8 and RH7.1, I think Mandrake goes that extra step to get the creature-comforts in like working sound, video and printing straight out of the box. Redhat doesn't even confirm sound or printer settings during its install, they do work, but you have to configure them after the installation. LM8 is also the only distribution I've that can run my Radeon at all. Even though RedHat 7.1 identified my card, it still couldn't run it on X, I think it has something to do with FBDev not being install, but I'm not sure yet... LM's Software Manager is reliable and way faster than the defacto GNOrpm but RedHat's Up2Date utility is superb for accessing the latest updates and libraries. LM seems to favour KDE, RedHat favours GNOME. Mandrake appears to have more in-house tools like Software Manager, Mandrake Control Center, DiskDrake, HardDrake, etc. Overall, both are good, but I feel that I spend much less time configuring Mandrake, so I can do the things I really want to do like listening to music and writing really long emails on mailing lists
[newbie] Linux Mandrake vs RedHat
Hi, I just would like to ask somebody to explain me the main difference between Linux Mandrake and RedHat. I just want to know the strong points of each one... For what is better to use Mandrake... and for what RedHat? Thanks X - A - W - K -- Jest niezly ... i liscik napisze OnetKomunikator [ http://ok.onet.pl/instaluj.html ]
[newbie] (newbie)Linux-Mandrake 6.1 Installation
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[newbie] Linux Mandrake as unstable as Windows98??
no, it is not a rant: I would appreciate help on this one. I newly installed Mandrake 8.0 on a new machine which does not include windows (yet), so this time one cannot blame microsoft (damn!). Linux, or maybe more precisely xwindows/KDE has crashed on me several times already and that puzzled me. I had to make a hard shut down which of course I'd like to avoid (I wouldn't want to have to reinstall everything again). the situation is like this: I run one application when I suddenly notice that in the background the whole desktop disappears, meaning the desktop icons, the control panes and even the window's frame (with the resize buttons) which I guess is controled by KDE/xwindows. I can then carry on using the application I was using but of course can no longer resize, move, minimize the window. I can quit the application using the pull down menu. If I do, I can then close other windows/ applications that were open in the background. The application that were running but whose windows were minimized are of course no longer accessible. Once I close everything, I am left with a clear background with absolutely nothing on it. There is no key stroke that I found that could bring up any dialog box or at least allow me to shut down properly. crt+alt+dek doesn't help either. At that point the only solution is to make a hard shut down. On startup the kernel of course complains that devices were not properly unmounted. I get a series of messages saying things like: i-blocks is 64, should be 8. FIXED. So I guess it's a problem with the windows environement. I thought linux was more stable than windows. I now have three questions: 1- how do I manage to shut down properly, should that happen again? 2- what can I do to help diagnostic what is the source of the problem? 3- and of course, how can I fix the problem? It happened several times already and each time I was running KMail and Netscape at least. (only that plus a small game last time it happened). I guess netscape could be involved in the problem (I didn't open it so that I could write this email). It was already pretty shitty under windows, made it crashed. I thought such a thing couldn't happen under Linux. Still, I may be wrong about netscape because the funny thing is that I could carry on using it after the desktop crashed. What do I do now? Is someone able to help me?
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake as unstable as Windows98??
On Thursday 21 June 2001 15:41, you wrote: Dear Sir, For killing the Window use ctrl+alt+backspace keys. For shutting down, ctrl+alt+delete will work wonderfully if you have not Oh! Thank you for that! I am still looking for a howto with all those tips that any complete beginner should know. I just tried that and it worked fine. I'll try again if my window freezes up again. made the installation as high security. Otherwise it will ask for root login before shutting down. I have loaded MKL 7.2 and 8.0 and found no problems. But Redhat linux 7.1 gives a lot of problems especially with SCSI adapters. I have looked on the KDE web site (I should have done that first, sorry to bother you first) and it is possible that it is a kde bug though I am not sure. http://bugs.kde.org/db/20/20748.htm : this bug seems a little bit similar ??? If it happens again, I'll use gnome instead and see if it is better. Thanks. An-Guo
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake as unstable as Windows98??
the situation is like this: I run one application when I suddenly notice that in the background the whole desktop disappears, meaning the desktop icons, the control panes and even the window's frame (with the resize buttons) which I guess is controled by KDE/xwindows. .. There is no key stroke that I found that could bring up any dialog box or at least allow me to shut down properly. crt+alt+dek doesn't help either. Hmmm. If even C.A.D. won't work, then the system is very much banged up. You prolly can't do a ctrl-alt-f2 to get to a new command window? If you can do that, log in as root, do a ps -ef and try to locate the pid of the programs that are making the mess. Then kill -9 these PID's. At that point the only solution is to make a hard shut down. On startup the kernel of course complains that devices were not properly unmounted. I get a series of messages saying things like: i-blocks is 64, should be 8. FIXED. THis is normal after such a hard reboot So I guess it's a problem with the windows environement. I thought linux was more stable than windows. I now have three questions: 1- how do I manage to shut down properly, should that happen again? 2- what can I do to help diagnostic what is the source of the problem? 3- and of course, how can I fix the problem? You should first try to find out what the offending program (or combination of programs) is. Also check if all the hardware in the computer is fit for Linux (no memory with different speeds etc.) What is the hardware you have? hth Paul
RE: [newbie] Linux Mandrake as unstable as Windows98??
you most likely have a x config error.. Firstly ctrt-alt-Backspace will kill just X, not the linux box, the unmout errors are caused by you reseting.. or restarting.. you need to run Xconfigurator, type in : locate xconfig then go there (locate will tell you where it is...) then run it... then you will need to enter all your screen and graphics adaptor details again... when you post a question like this, its a good idea to mention the following: 1. What graphics adaptor? 2. How much ram (adaptor and main memory.) 3. Motherboard brand Model and chipset. 4. CPU type and Speed.. 5 log messages.. go to /var/log and have a look at the log messages... they will most likely tell you what caused it... That will help alot in determining your problem.. regards Frank -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of An-Guo Sent: Thursday, 21 June 2001 3:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] Linux Mandrake as unstable as Windows98?? no, it is not a rant: I would appreciate help on this one. I newly installed Mandrake 8.0 on a new machine which does not include windows (yet), so this time one cannot blame microsoft (damn!). Linux, or maybe more precisely xwindows/KDE has crashed on me several times already and that puzzled me. I had to make a hard shut down which of course I'd like to avoid (I wouldn't want to have to reinstall everything again). the situation is like this: I run one application when I suddenly notice that in the background the whole desktop disappears, meaning the desktop icons, the control panes and even the window's frame (with the resize buttons) which I guess is controled by KDE/xwindows. I can then carry on using the application I was using but of course can no longer resize, move, minimize the window. I can quit the application using the pull down menu. If I do, I can then close other windows/ applications that were open in the background. The application that were running but whose windows were minimized are of course no longer accessible. Once I close everything, I am left with a clear background with absolutely nothing on it. There is no key stroke that I found that could bring up any dialog box or at least allow me to shut down properly. crt+alt+dek doesn't help either. At that point the only solution is to make a hard shut down. On startup the kernel of course complains that devices were not properly unmounted. I get a series of messages saying things like: i-blocks is 64, should be 8. FIXED. So I guess it's a problem with the windows environement. I thought linux was more stable than windows. I now have three questions: 1- how do I manage to shut down properly, should that happen again? 2- what can I do to help diagnostic what is the source of the problem? 3- and of course, how can I fix the problem? It happened several times already and each time I was running KMail and Netscape at least. (only that plus a small game last time it happened). I guess netscape could be involved in the problem (I didn't open it so that I could write this email). It was already pretty shitty under windows, made it crashed. I thought such a thing couldn't happen under Linux. Still, I may be wrong about netscape because the funny thing is that I could carry on using it after the desktop crashed. What do I do now? Is someone able to help me?
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake as unstable as Windows98??
I now have three questions: 1- how do I manage to shut down properly, should that happen again? I'm not sure what ctrl-alt-dek is, but the command should be ctrl-alt-backspace 2- what can I do to help diagnostic what is the source of the problem? You could try booting from the boot floppy you made during the install and see if that helps. 3- and of course, how can I fix the problem? What install did you use? recommended, custom, or expert? It happened several times already and each time I was running KMail and Netscape at least. (only that plus a small game last time it happened). I guess netscape could be involved in the problem (I didn't open it so that I could write this email). It was already pretty shitty under windows, made it crashed. I thought such a thing couldn't happen under Linux. Still, I may be wrong about netscape because the funny thing is that I could carry on using it after the desktop crashed. What do I do now? Is someone able to help me?
[newbie] Linux Mandrake for 386 processor!??!?
Hi there all you newbies, I happen to be one of the totally ignorant newbies who hasnt got the faintest notion of computer languages although I love playing around with them!!! I have an extremely old 386 processor with DOS 6.0 version and Windows in Japanese. Unfortunately, not being Japanese, I cannot work with it. I have a Linux Mandrake 7.2 CD Rom but can't install it as the processor is too old. I have tried looking in the download pages on the Linux homepage, but as I am totally ignorant, I have no idea what to download. Is anybody able to help me, pretty please with a cherry on top!!. Thanking you s much in advance. Christina Kokori
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake for 386 processor!??!?
Quoting Civileme [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://download.sourceforge.net/mirrors/metalab/Linux/distributions/peanut/Pean ut-Linux-8.3/ Will run on a 386. The later packages for peanut will NOT, particularly 9.0. This package sounds quite interesting. I took a quick look to see the minimum specifications but couldn't find how much memory is required. I know that most distributions won't run unless they have more than 8 megs. ...Dave
RE: Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake for 386 processor!??!?
yeah,, you could do that I think,,, problem with that, is it might technically run on a i386, but its still a memory and space hungry OS compared to what has been cut down for use with i386. as far as I am aware, all the mini distros have been cut down alot to make them more suitable for slower pc's with lower all around specs, ie like hard disk and ram... rgds Frank -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Donald Carmona Ugarte Sent: Wednesday, 6 June 2001 11:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake for 386 processor!??!? Hi everyone This seems really interesting as a way to use an old computer. But I have another question. Can I install this distro of linux and then compile the new sources of LM 8.0 or LM 7.2 so I can have the new kernel running on a 386. Thanks Donald Carmona Sorry, Chrisitna, Mandrake once produced an image for 486, I believe for 7.0, but you have to go back to Mandrake 5.3 (Festen) to get one that is compatible with 386. http://download.sourceforge.net/mirrors/metalab/Linux/distributions/peanut/ Peanut-Linux-8.3/ Will run on a 386. The later packages for peanut will NOT, particularly 9.0. Peanut is a small distro with a good working desktop and is somewhat more modernized than Festen (if you could even find Festen). The basic package, which includes KDE and is likely to work on your 386, takes only 85Mb or less. Civileme QA Team ___ Yo me registré en www.costarricense.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake for 386 processor!??!?
Christina, First, please try not to post htmlized e-mails to the list. Some e-mail clients add all kinds of extra html tags (see your post below), reduce the size of the font such that it is unreadable, or change the color to a grayish color, making it much more difficult to read. You have several options for a 386 processor, depending on how much hard-drive space you have. One would be peanut, as Civilme suggested, another would be tiny (http://tiny.seul.org), and there are others -- take a look at the english distribution list on linux.org Michael -- Michael Viron Senior Systems Administration Consultant Web Spinners, University of West Florida At 04:17 PM 06/06/2001 +0200, Christina Kokori wrote: Normal 0 DocumentEmail 21 0 0 size=3 color=blue face="Bradley Hand ITC"> 12.0pt;font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:blue;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB'>Hi there all you newbies, size=3 color=blue face="Bradley Hand ITC"> 12.0pt;font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:blue;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB'> size=3 color=blue face="Bradley Hand ITC"> 12.0pt;font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:blue;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB'>I happen to be one of the totally ignorant newbies who hasnt got the faintest notion of computer languages although I love playing around with them!!! style="mso-spacerun: yes"> I have an extremely old 386 processor with DOS 6.0 version and Windows in Japanese. yes"> Unfortunately, not being Japanese, I cannot work with it. I have a Linux Mandrake 7.2 CD Rom but can't install it as the processor is too old. yes"> I have tried looking in the download pages on the Linux homepage, but as I am totally ignorant, I have no idea what to download. style="mso-spacerun: yes"> Is anybody able to help me, pretty please with a cherry on top!!. size=3 color=blue face="Bradley Hand ITC"> 12.0pt;font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:blue;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB'> size=3 color=blue face="Bradley Hand ITC"> 12.0pt;font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:blue;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB'>Thanking you s much in advance. size=3 color=blue face="Bradley Hand ITC"> 12.0pt;font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:blue;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB'> size=3 color=blue face="Bradley Hand ITC"> font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:blue'>Christina Kokori face=Arial>
[newbie] Linux Mandrake 8 Installation
Hi all, I'd need help for mdk 8 installation. I've a Athlon TB 1200 on Abit kt7a-raid. I've download iso images and burned it whith nero. The installation is ok but It takes about 2 h for 800 Mb and I think it's a very long time above all for an athlon 1200. Then when I try to boot linux from master raid 0 I have 'kernel panic' as result. Can someone help me? Thanx all
[newbie] Linux Mandrake 7.2 as a Network Server
Greetings to all, I have a question about reinstalling 7.2 on my computer as a server for my home network. Now for the question. I now linux, through Samba, is compatible and can talk to windows networks, but can a windows box talk to a linux network. Linux Lunatic "The Linux revolution will prove to be the one that will outdo the windows problem. This will be hastened by Windows XP. (What a Joke of an OS)" - Seth Hanzik a.k.a. Linux Lunatic _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 7.2
What is the spec of it? then somewon may know the answer. AGM
[newbie] Linux-mandrake 7.2 installation problem
I am having trouble installing linux. My PC has 128 MB of ram but only 126MB are detected. When I try to install linux i get the following message, "error mounting ramdisk" Can i solve this problem without changing my memory chip? Thanks .
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Dial-UP
* Brandon Dienar [EMAIL PROTECTED] [18 Feb 01 13:24]: I'm trying to do a dial-up to my local ISP using PPP with Rockwell chipset modem, using GnomePPP. The modem appears to be dialing up just fine, connects and goes through the authentication but disconnects straight afterwards. It does not seem to stay connected long enough to even load up a mail client or browser. Any suggestions? I am impressed that you were able to get GnomePPP to dial at all! Even after commenting out 'lock' in /etc/ppp/options, pppd was stil dying suddenly. I went to http://www.worldvisions.ca/wvdial and have been happily connecting ever since. -- Good Hunting! Kipling+ (Linux Newbie since 24 Dec 00)
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Dial-UP
Fortunately, I no longer have to dial in with Mandrake 7.2, but for the duration of my dial up use with it, I used kppp. Which I found very useful and didn't cause many application problems like other KDE apps did. I would suggest using that. It stayed connected with no problem and I rarely had problems with it disconnecting. Then again I was using a V.90 external modem, and know to shy away from Rockwell modems on a whole! The modems can connect a high speeds, but they act a lot like an X2 modem in the fact that they are so aggressive in how they renegotiate with the remote site, which disconnects very frequently. I've had several problems with that Rockwell modem, but at times concerned that the machine wasn't handling packets very well since I recieved a high number of random disconnects with another USB modem. But before I get lost in my own person info you don't need, :0), I suggest trying kppp. It runs smoothly and is easly configured as well. Make sure you go and change the device name to the actual devices name. Using /dev/modem slows the connection time because it queries all the ports looking for a modem. I've heard this affects other periphials attached to these ports. Hope that helps. tdh -- T. Holmes Unixtechs.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.unixtechs.org/ "Real Men use Vi." * Brandon Dienar [EMAIL PROTECTED] [010218 11:31]: Hi guys, Hopefully someone will be able to assist with the problem I'm currently experiencing in Linux Mandrake 7.2. I'm trying to do a dial-up to my local ISP using PPP with Rockwell chipset modem, using GnomePPP. The modem appears to be dialing up just fine, connects and goes through the authentication but disconnects straight afterwards. It does not seem to stay connected long enough to even load up a mail client or browser. Any suggestions? Regards, Brandon
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Dial-UP
Frank, You may be right, but I was under the impression that /dev/modem actually scanned the COM ports for a modem, once it found it, it then went from there. And it took longer. I switched mine to, when I was using a modem, to the actual device and it got a dial tone and dialed "faster." I just looked on my Linux box that actually still has a modem on it, and here's what it gives me when I was looked for /dev/modem. [timh@yoda /dev]$ ls -la m mcd md16md25md6 mdsp15 mdspstat mixer mcdxmd17md26md7 mdsp16 mem mixer1 md0 md18md27md8 mdsp2 midi0 mmetfgrab md1 md19md28md9 mdsp3 midi00 mouse md10md2 md29mdsp1 mdsp4 midi01 mpu401data md11md20md3 mdsp10 mdsp5 midi02 mpu401stat md12md21md30mdsp11 mdsp6 midi03 msmouse md13md22md31mdsp12 mdsp7 midi1 music md14md23md4 mdsp13 mdsp8 midi2 md15md24md5 mdsp14 mdsp9 midi3 There's nothing in there modem at all. So where it actually finds the modem... is a mystery to me... insert creepy Scooby-Doo music here! tdh -- T. Holmes Unixtechs.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.unixtechs.org/ "Real Men use Vi." * Franki [EMAIL PROTECTED] [010222 11:16]: I thought /dev/modem was a symbolic link to the correct port if you have it configured properly,,, it is in mine,,, if you chech the /dev/modem link, it should point dirctly to /dev/ttys* (depending on what you have your modem plugged into.) I was under the impression that it was just an easy way to have lots of apps use the modem without having to specify the port in each one... rgds Frank -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tim Holmes Sent: Friday, 23 February 2001 12:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Dial-UP Fortunately, I no longer have to dial in with Mandrake 7.2, but for the duration of my dial up use with it, I used kppp. Which I found very useful and didn't cause many application problems like other KDE apps did. I would suggest using that. It stayed connected with no problem and I rarely had problems with it disconnecting. Then again I was using a V.90 external modem, and know to shy away from Rockwell modems on a whole! The modems can connect a high speeds, but they act a lot like an X2 modem in the fact that they are so aggressive in how they renegotiate with the remote site, which disconnects very frequently. I've had several problems with that Rockwell modem, but at times concerned that the machine wasn't handling packets very well since I recieved a high number of random disconnects with another USB modem. But before I get lost in my own person info you don't need, :0), I suggest trying kppp. It runs smoothly and is easly configured as well. Make sure you go and change the device name to the actual devices name. Using /dev/modem slows the connection time because it queries all the ports looking for a modem. I've heard this affects other periphials attached to these ports. Hope that helps. tdh -- T. Holmes Unixtechs.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.unixtechs.org/ "Real Men use Vi."
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Dial-UP
yes, but it did well on window platform(ME), I use this conexant 56K soft modem via aol , it work good but when it is in linux LM7.2 with downloaded new driver it (at least in my best effort) can not connect aol address.com(free isp) earthlink I originally using kppp, is have log( at earthlink: timeoue before ppp up) then I tried linuxconfig netcft, my dial up script no more shown(modem is busy even I can hear modem connect sound) need help Sincerely Eric
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Dial-UP
Eric, I have the same kind of modem you do. Where did you find the driver for it? I've been looking for about 4 days and haven't had any luck. If you could send me the URL I'd be grateful dane
[newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate
I was wondering if anyone out here has set up Linux-Mandrake Corporate Server 1.0? I downloaded it yesterday but I can seem to figure out how to install it? I downloaded 2 ISO files, (inst and ext) inst just seems to be Linux mandrake and ext just some RPM's the website says you have some sort of installer but I cant seem to find it? http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/corposerver.php3 I know this must sound very elementary but im just at a loss. Thanks in advance Sincerely, Dan Belkie hostinghouse.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.hostinghouse.com ***We are now giving away free .com domains names!*** _
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate
Dear Dan; Go into your BIOS, and reset it so that you're PC is booting from the CDRom Drive first. Put the 1st CD(inst) in the drive, and save your BIOS changes. Exit the BIOS, reboot will occur. The PC will boot from the CD and that's it. Follow the prompts, and do your install. Enjoy ! Dan LaBine Registered Linux User #190712 - Original Message - From: "Dan Belkie" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 12:35 PM Subject: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate I was wondering if anyone out here has set up Linux-Mandrake Corporate Server 1.0? I downloaded it yesterday but I can seem to figure out how to install it? I downloaded 2 ISO files, (inst and ext) inst just seems to be Linux mandrake and ext just some RPM's the website says you have some sort of installer but I cant seem to find it? http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/corposerver.php3 I know this must sound very elementary but im just at a loss. Thanks in advance Sincerely, Dan Belkie hostinghouse.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.hostinghouse.com ***We are now giving away free .com domains names!*** _
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate
Hey Dan! Thanks for getting back to me. This is the problem.. I did do this and it goes and installs but its just the regular Linux 7.1?? Do you think I coul have downloaded the wrong ISO? Sincerely, Dan Belkie hostinghouse.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.hostinghouse.com ***We are now giving away free .com domains names!*** _ - Original Message - From: "Dan LaBine" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate Dear Dan; Go into your BIOS, and reset it so that you're PC is booting from the CDRom Drive first. Put the 1st CD(inst) in the drive, and save your BIOS changes. Exit the BIOS, reboot will occur. The PC will boot from the CD and that's it. Follow the prompts, and do your install. Enjoy ! Dan LaBine Registered Linux User #190712 - Original Message - From: "Dan Belkie" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 12:35 PM Subject: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate I was wondering if anyone out here has set up Linux-Mandrake Corporate Server 1.0? I downloaded it yesterday but I can seem to figure out how to install it? I downloaded 2 ISO files, (inst and ext) inst just seems to be Linux mandrake and ext just some RPM's the website says you have some sort of installer but I cant seem to find it? http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/corposerver.php3 I know this must sound very elementary but im just at a loss. Thanks in advance Sincerely, Dan Belkie hostinghouse.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.hostinghouse.com ***We are now giving away free .com domains names!*** _
[newbie] Linux Mandrake update disk
Hi folks, I received in the mail a disk from MandrakeSoft for updates to KDE as well as some other patches. When I registered the boxed set of LM Powerpack Deluxe (the McMillan set) I checked a box indicating I would like the update when available. Well, three weeks later here it is and with the exception of two packages that said they weren't signed or GNUPG was incorrectly installed, the update took KDE 1.99 to KDE 2.0 and some other things that are transparent to me, all without a hitch. Thanks MandrakeSoft. Just wanted everyone to know that the company is working on customer satisfaction and I am. -- Dennis M. Registered Linux user #180842
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on Compaq Armada 1750
I know two places to set up sound: 1. as root, run sndconfig. 2. Harddrake will detect a sound card and sets it up - Original Message - From: Mr S Ganesan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Linux-Mandrake - Newbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on Compaq Armada 1750 Please use DrakeConf as the root user. It has tools for configuing sound. Click on the configure sound and follow the instructions. These tools are found only if u r using Xwindow systed!On Wed, 6 Dec 2000, Richard F. Galaz wrote: Hello, I'm fairly new to linux and I'm still learning how to use it. I just connected to the internet using Win2K internet sharing connection. A great accomplishment for a newbie, I suppose... Anyway, ahead with my problem... I just installed the current version Linux-Mandrake on my Compaq Armada 1750. The installation was smooth, I did not encounter any problems. The only thing that I am not happy with is that there is no sound. Has anyone found any sound drivers for linux? I have tried to look up the information on the sound drivers for Windows, but I haven't been successful in retrieving any information. Besides the sound thing, I am having problems logging out of a KDE session. Whenever I try to logout, it just sits there. I can still move the mouse around and everything, but nothing will open. I have left the computer alone for about 10 minutes to see if it needed more time to logout. Has anyone else had similar problems like this? Is there a set of steps that I should take before logging out?? I should mention that I am using a 3COM 10/100 LAN Cardbus (model 3CCFE575BT) for my network connection. I have noticed that when I have the card inserted into a slot, it takes longer to enter a KDE session. Could this be the cause to the problems that I'm having? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Richard F. Galaz -- S.Ganesan Senior Scientist Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering Berasia Road Bhopal 462038, INDIA Phone: 0755-730986 (O) 0755-732105 (R) Fax: 0755-734016 Email[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Address:http://www.ciae.nic.in
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on Compaq Armada 1750
Thanks!! I'll try this when I get home tonight. Richard At 06:17 PM 12/7/2000 +, you wrote: I know two places to set up sound: 1. as root, run sndconfig. 2. Harddrake will detect a sound card and sets it up - Original Message - From: Mr S Ganesan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Linux-Mandrake - Newbie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on Compaq Armada 1750 Please use DrakeConf as the root user. It has tools for configuing sound. Click on the configure sound and follow the instructions. These tools are found only if u r using Xwindow systed!On Wed, 6 Dec 2000, Richard F. Galaz wrote: Hello, I'm fairly new to linux and I'm still learning how to use it. I just connected to the internet using Win2K internet sharing connection. A great accomplishment for a newbie, I suppose... Anyway, ahead with my problem... I just installed the current version Linux-Mandrake on my Compaq Armada 1750. The installation was smooth, I did not encounter any problems. The only thing that I am not happy with is that there is no sound. Has anyone found any sound drivers for linux? I have tried to look up the information on the sound drivers for Windows, but I haven't been successful in retrieving any information. Besides the sound thing, I am having problems logging out of a KDE session. Whenever I try to logout, it just sits there. I can still move the mouse around and everything, but nothing will open. I have left the computer alone for about 10 minutes to see if it needed more time to logout. Has anyone else had similar problems like this? Is there a set of steps that I should take before logging out?? I should mention that I am using a 3COM 10/100 LAN Cardbus (model 3CCFE575BT) for my network connection. I have noticed that when I have the card inserted into a slot, it takes longer to enter a KDE session. Could this be the cause to the problems that I'm having? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Richard F. Galaz -- S.Ganesan Senior Scientist Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering Berasia Road Bhopal 462038, INDIA Phone: 0755-730986 (O) 0755-732105 (R) Fax: 0755-734016 Email[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Address:http://www.ciae.nic.in
[newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on Compaq Armada 1750
Hello, I'm fairly new to linux and I'm still learning how to use it. I just connected to the internet using Win2K internet sharing connection. A great accomplishment for a newbie, I suppose... Anyway, ahead with my problem... I just installed the current version Linux-Mandrake on my Compaq Armada 1750. The installation was smooth, I did not encounter any problems. The only thing that I am not happy with is that there is no sound. Has anyone found any sound drivers for linux? I have tried to look up the information on the sound drivers for Windows, but I haven't been successful in retrieving any information. Besides the sound thing, I am having problems logging out of a KDE session. Whenever I try to logout, it just sits there. I can still move the mouse around and everything, but nothing will open. I have left the computer alone for about 10 minutes to see if it needed more time to logout. Has anyone else had similar problems like this? Is there a set of steps that I should take before logging out?? I should mention that I am using a 3COM 10/100 LAN Cardbus (model 3CCFE575BT) for my network connection. I have noticed that when I have the card inserted into a slot, it takes longer to enter a KDE session. Could this be the cause to the problems that I'm having? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Richard F. Galaz
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on Compaq Armada 1750
Please use DrakeConf as the root user. It has tools for configuing sound. Click on the configure sound and follow the instructions. These tools are found only if u r using Xwindow systed!On Wed, 6 Dec 2000, Richard F. Galaz wrote: Hello, I'm fairly new to linux and I'm still learning how to use it. I just connected to the internet using Win2K internet sharing connection. A great accomplishment for a newbie, I suppose... Anyway, ahead with my problem... I just installed the current version Linux-Mandrake on my Compaq Armada 1750. The installation was smooth, I did not encounter any problems. The only thing that I am not happy with is that there is no sound. Has anyone found any sound drivers for linux? I have tried to look up the information on the sound drivers for Windows, but I haven't been successful in retrieving any information. Besides the sound thing, I am having problems logging out of a KDE session. Whenever I try to logout, it just sits there. I can still move the mouse around and everything, but nothing will open. I have left the computer alone for about 10 minutes to see if it needed more time to logout. Has anyone else had similar problems like this? Is there a set of steps that I should take before logging out?? I should mention that I am using a 3COM 10/100 LAN Cardbus (model 3CCFE575BT) for my network connection. I have noticed that when I have the card inserted into a slot, it takes longer to enter a KDE session. Could this be the cause to the problems that I'm having? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Richard F. Galaz -- S.Ganesan Senior Scientist Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering Berasia Road Bhopal 462038, INDIA Phone: 0755-730986 (O) 0755-732105 (R) Fax:0755-734016 Email[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Address:http://www.ciae.nic.in
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on Compaq Armada 1750
Hi Richard, I''ll be monitoring the responses on your topic because I'm having problems installing MD 7.2 on a 1510 Compaq. The models are different, but the being that they are of the Armada series. I'm interested to know what you did to get the install going. I cant seem to get the compaq to boot from the cd, it always seem to bypass the cd ackknowledgement and go right into the NT start up. Any comments appreciated
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on Compaq Armada 1750
Hello, Thanks for the reply. I have used DrakeConf, but the sound card does not show up. Everything shows up, but the sound card. As far as I can tell, there doesn't seem to be a resource conflict. I finally figured out what sound card I'm using on my laptop. It is a ESS 1869-1879. This type of sound card is supported by linux, right? If this is the case, how would I be able to enable the sound? I haven't really found any useful documentation. Thanks, Richard At 02:01 PM 12/6/2000 +0530, you wrote: Please use DrakeConf as the root user. It has tools for configuing sound. Click on the configure sound and follow the instructions. These tools are found only if u r using Xwindow systed
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on Compaq Armada 1750
At 11:48 AM 12/6/2000 -0500, you wrote: Hi Richard, I''ll be monitoring the responses on your topic because I'm having problems installing MD 7.2 on a 1510 Compaq. The models are different, but the being that they are of the Armada series. I'm interested to know what you did to get the install going. I cant seem to get the compaq to boot from the cd, it always seem to bypass the cd ackknowledgement and go right into the NT start up. Any comments appreciated I didn't have any problems with booting off the cd-rom. I haven't been following the threads on your problem, so forgive me if I repeat some questions. I did have Windows 2000 installed on the laptop, but I didn't encounter any problems. Are you sure that your BIOS is configured to boot from the cd-rom first? Have you given thought about copying the contents of the cd-rom on your hard drive and installing from there? Or have you tried starting the installation from a floopy? I did have a problem with PCMCIA support during the installation. After several attempts, I said no to anything that dealt with PCMCIA during the install. I'm not sure if that would be a problem with your installation once your solve your boot up problems. Richard
Re: Phil / CDRW (was Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Version 7)
At the command prompt, # or $ please type mount /mnt/cdrom If the system says nothing further , then the CD has been mounted. It will go to the CD after u give the command cd /mnt/cdrom Again type ls -l to see the contents of the cd and so on. To remove the CD go to the root directory bytyping cd / Then type umount /mnt/cdrom the computer will say nothing type eject and presto the cd tray will open and you can pack the cd in it jewel case! On Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Paul wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Phil Farnham wrote: Thank you Paul I cannot read a cd but can open the trray. When booting up from the cd it is obviously recognised but when Linux is loaded and I try and click on any cd icon I can find there is no response When you open a terminal and go cd /mnt do a ls there and see what cdrom directories are there. Can you do ls cdrom or ls cdrom2 (if there) and see what's on the cd? Perhaps the icon on your desktop is bad. Paul -- S.Ganesan Senior Scientist Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering Berasia Road Bhopal 462038, INDIA Phone: 0755-730986 (O) 0755-732105 (R) Fax:0755-734016 Email[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Address:http://www.ciae.nic.in
[newbie] Linux Mandrake Version 7.2
I have installed Linux Mandrake Version 7.2 but I cannot use my cd rw drive. Also, I have downloaded drivers for my sound chip and modem but do not know how to install them! Thanks for your help Phil Farnham
[newbie] Linux Mandrake Version 7
I have installed Linux Mandrake Version 7 but I cannot use my cd rw drive. Also, I have downloaded drivers for my sound chip and modem but do not know how to install them! Thanks for your help Phil Farnham
[newbie] Linux Mandrake Version 7.2 install
I have spent a week downloading Linux Mandrake Version 7.2.iso which I haveduly used to create a bootable cd-rom. I have tried it on 2 AMD 500 machines and a Celeron 600 without success. On one of the AMDs it just locks up part way through the white letters onblack screen boot.On the other AMD it gets as far as initialising CD ROM and then locks upOn the Celeron it did not get as far as this until I made the cd the masterdrive and then it gets as far as Initialising CD ROM before freezing withthe message:Kernel panic VFS; unable to mount root fs on 1:03I had previously installed version 7 on the Celeron.This was successful apart from the cd drive not being recognised and desktop loading up slowly and I (mistakenly) thought that upgrading to version 7.2 would solve these problems! Please help Phil Farnham
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Version 7
On Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Phil Farnham wrote: I have installed Linux Mandrake Version 7 but I cannot use my cd rw drive. What is the problem? - you can't read a cd on it - you can't write a cd on it - you can't open the tray - ? Also, I have downloaded drivers for my sound chip and modem but do not know how to install them! Can;t help you with this... Paul -- I was a heathen. Then I saw the light. Now I am a pagan. http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 Linux Mandrake 7.2 - Pine 4.30
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Version 7
Thank you Paul I cannot read a cd but can open the trray. When booting up from the cd it is obviously recognised but when Linux is loaded and I try and click on any cd icon I can find there is no response - Original Message - From: "Paul" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Version 7 On Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Phil Farnham wrote: I have installed Linux Mandrake Version 7 but I cannot use my cd rw drive. What is the problem? - you can't read a cd on it - you can't write a cd on it - you can't open the tray - ? Also, I have downloaded drivers for my sound chip and modem but do not know how to install them! Can;t help you with this... Paul -- I was a heathen. Then I saw the light. Now I am a pagan. http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 Linux Mandrake 7.2 - Pine 4.30
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Version 7.2
please use theKDE desktop and all the needed info are available. It is important that u have the X properly installed and runningh. On Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Phil Farnham wrote: I have installed Linux Mandrake Version 7.2 but I cannot use my cd rw drive. Also, I have downloaded drivers for my sound chip and modem but do not know how to install them! Thanks for your help Phil Farnham -- S.Ganesan Senior Scientist Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering Berasia Road Bhopal 462038, INDIA Phone: 0755-730986 (O) 0755-732105 (R) Fax:0755-734016 Email[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Address:http://www.ciae.nic.in
Phil / CDRW (was Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake Version 7)
On Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Phil Farnham wrote: Thank you Paul I cannot read a cd but can open the trray. When booting up from the cd it is obviously recognised but when Linux is loaded and I try and click on any cd icon I can find there is no response When you open a terminal and go cd /mnt do a ls there and see what cdrom directories are there. Can you do ls cdrom or ls cdrom2 (if there) and see what's on the cd? Perhaps the icon on your desktop is bad. Paul -- If you want to know how god thinks about money look at the people that have it. http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 - Registered Linux User 174403 Linux Mandrake 7.2 - Pine 4.30
Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 7.2 CDs in India
Sorry body. I'm a Montrealer. - Original Message - From: Amritanshu Gupta To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 2:35 PM Subject: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 7.2 CDs in India Can anybody please tell me where I can buy complete Linux Mandrake 7.2 in Delhi or Chandigarh region in India
[newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate Server 1.0 , Kernel panic: free list empty
A newbie to linux, used to pier to pier windows networking, I just assembled a duel Pentium tower with a G586vpm motherboard. I'm trying to install the corporate server version so I don't have to edit the kernel to split work between the processors, I know all my hardware is compatible. Installing it from the cd, while Loading the Second Stage ramdisk, it comes up with an error "kernel Panic:free list empty then code runs through the page, in red, ending in install exited abnormally -- received signal 11. Help? The Hatter Gone Mad, At Tea
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate Server 1.0 , Kernel panic: free list empty
In my experience, when linux sends a "siglnal 11" it'scomplaining about a hardware failure. Are you sure you didn't forget to connect something? Or, ist it possible something was fried with an ESD? Is it old or new equipment? --Greg - Original Message - From: "Carl Brown" [EMAIL PROTECTED] A newbie to linux, used to pier to pier windows networking, I just assembled a duel Pentium tower with a G586vpm motherboard. I'm trying to install the corporate server version so I don't have to edit the kernel to split work between the processors, I know all my hardware is compatible. Installing it from the cd, while Loading the Second Stage ramdisk, it comes up with an error "kernel Panic: free list empty then code runs through the page, in red, ending in install exited abnormally -- received signal 11. Help? The Hatter Gone Mad, At Tea __ Vous avez un site perso ? 2 millions de francs à gagner sur i(france) ! Webmasters : ZE CONCOURS ! http://www.ifrance.com/_reloc/concours.emailif
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate Server 1.0 , Kernel panic: free list empty
I played around with the hardware, because all but the hard drives are old/used but working. The only thing I found that changed the error was removing a secondary 256k cache card, then the error changes to Aiee, killer interupt handler, kernal panic: attempted to kill the idle task! In interrupt handler - not sycing. Help? Hatter - Original Message - From: "Greg Stewart" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2000 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate Server 1.0 , Kernel panic: free list empty In my experience, when linux sends a "siglnal 11" it'scomplaining about a hardware failure. Are you sure you didn't forget to connect something? Or, ist it possible something was fried with an ESD? Is it old or new equipment? --Greg - Original Message - From: "Carl Brown" [EMAIL PROTECTED] A newbie to linux, used to pier to pier windows networking, I just assembled a duel Pentium tower with a G586vpm motherboard. I'm trying to install the corporate server version so I don't have to edit the kernel to split work between the processors, I know all my hardware is compatible. Installing it from the cd, while Loading the Second Stage ramdisk, it comes up with an error "kernel Panic: free list empty then code runs through the page, in red, ending in install exited abnormally -- received signal 11. Help? The Hatter Gone Mad, At Tea __ Vous avez un site perso ? 2 millions de francs à gagner sur i(france) ! Webmasters : ZE CONCOURS ! http://www.ifrance.com/_reloc/concours.emailif
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate Server 1.0 , Kernel panic: free list empty
Um..yup, I believe that cache card might be necessary. :-) On-board IDE controller? If so, try disabling the primary IDE in the BIOS (if possible--some BIOSes don'r allow this) and connect the (a) hard drive the CD-ROM to the secondary IDE controller. This very thing actually happened to my home firewall PC--the IDE controller took ill, and I wound up changing the motherboard. If you've got a pile of old, spare parts, they might be spare for a reason. How did you come by these? --Greg - Original Message - From: "Carl Brown" [EMAIL PROTECTED] I played around with the hardware, because all but the hard drives are old/used but working. The only thing I found that changed the error was removing a secondary 256k cache card, then the error changes to Aiee, killer interupt handler, kernal panic: attempted to kill the idle task! In interrupt handler - not sycing. Help? Hatter - Original Message - From: "Greg Stewart" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2000 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake Corporate Server 1.0 , Kernel panic: free list empty In my experience, when linux sends a "siglnal 11" it'scomplaining about a hardware failure. Are you sure you didn't forget to connect something? Or, ist it possible something was fried with an ESD? Is it old or new equipment? --Greg - Original Message - From: "Carl Brown" [EMAIL PROTECTED] A newbie to linux, used to pier to pier windows networking, I just assembled a duel Pentium tower with a G586vpm motherboard. I'm trying to install the corporate server version so I don't have to edit the kernel to split work between the processors, I know all my hardware is compatible. Installing it from the cd, while Loading the Second Stage ramdisk, it comes up with an error "kernel Panic: free list empty then code runs through the page, in red, ending in install exited abnormally -- received signal 11. Help? The Hatter Gone Mad, At Tea __ Vous avez un site perso ? 2 millions de francs à gagner sur i(france) ! Webmasters : ZE CONCOURS ! http://www.ifrance.com/_reloc/concours.emailif __ Vous avez un site perso ? 2 millions de francs à gagner sur i(france) ! Webmasters : ZE CONCOURS ! http://www.ifrance.com/_reloc/concours.emailif
Re: [[newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 Beta 3 - Hangs on shutdown]
With this beta I've been getting a garbled screen and it would seem like it's frozen but it's still going and it actually make it to shutdown ... Starz "Adam" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Attachment: MIME Type: multipart/alternative - I use GDM for my login manager, when I goto reboot after logging out it just hangs (doesn't even un-mount or kill any processes of any sort) Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1
[newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.2 Beta 3 - Hangs on shutdown
I use GDM for my login manager, when I goto reboot after logging out it just hangs (doesn't even un-mount or kill any processes of any sort)
[newbie] linux mandrake 6.5
dear sir. we have purchased the above software and when we are trying to intall this programm we are unable to install it we are getting the message 'install exited abnormally received signal 11...whenever we are trying to install after some installation the above message comes. we are installing as server net working system,is it possiblle that the workstation thrugh window 95 and windows 98 if it is possible than let us know a to how it is to set up on server and windows workstation. kindly let us know step by step how to set it up. thanking you verymuch awiting for your reply soon. __ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
Re: [newbie] linux mandrake 6.5
Your best bet would be to check the docs or to check online at http://www.linuxmandrake.org for the install guide. The install should be pretty self explanatory. Also you may want to check your hardware to be sure that your devices are compatible, there is a list (I'm pretty sure) of compatible hardware at the site on the above link. Are you installing from a cd? You do realize that this is not a program but an O/S that should be used as the only Operating System on the machine, more so if you are attempting to use it as a server. I can't imagine a dual boot machine using Windows and Linux and operating as a server. One more thing, if you are going to use the box you are installing on as a network server to communicate to Windows machines, you will want to install (and read up and and get real real familiar with) Samba. You can more info on Samba with the users docs and at the following site: http://www.samba.org/ Good Luck! Fritz - Original Message - From: bux m.k [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 10:23 AM Subject: [newbie] linux mandrake 6.5 dear sir. we have purchased the above software and when we are trying to intall this programm we are unable to install it we are getting the message 'install exited abnormally received signal 11...whenever we are trying to install after some installation the above message comes. we are installing as server net working system,is it possiblle that the workstation thrugh window 95 and windows 98 if it is possible than let us know a to how it is to set up on server and windows workstation. kindly let us know step by step how to set it up. thanking you verymuch awiting for your reply soon. __ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
[newbie] Linux Mandrake 7.0 7.1 Install Fails
Package: installer Version: 7.1,7.0 Current error message on screen: unable to open for writing /mnt/etc/ld.so.conf. Another observed: illegal division by zero These happen after closing "Format Partitions", leaving the last green star on "Format Partitions". It is the attempt to get through the "choose packages to install" that the errors occur. Whether I choose "Miscellaneous" or "Individual Package Selection" or both or neither doesn't matter. Here are some messages in /tmp/ddebug.log: starting step choose packages available size 1023745914 (corrected 855350733.502697) unknown package 'numlock' unknown install class normal in compssList warning: setstep formatPartitions starting step 'formatPartitions' warning: can't open /etc/raidtab for reading: No such file or directory step 'formatPartitions' finished starting step 'choosePackages' available size 1027345914 (corrected 855350733.502697) unknown parkage 'numlock' unknown install class normal in compssList unknown install class normal in compssList warning: Illegal division by zero at /usr/bin/perl-install/install_steps_gtk.pm line 303 On starting all over again, another set of messages in /tmp/ddebug.log: starting step choose packages psUsingHdlists read 0 headers on 0 hdlists unknown package 'basesystem' warning: missing basesystem package at /usr/bin/perl-install/install_any.pm line 278 At this point, the installer circles back to "Format Partitions". Choose packages to install simply will not work. This is with v7.1. I tried two different v7.0 CD's several months ago. Both returned similar results, various error messages, and missing packages. This system currently has functioning windoze 98SE in /dev/sda1, IBM Boot Manager in /dev/sda3, OS/2 in /dev/sda4, OS/2 in /dev/sda6, CLOS 1.1 in 1.0 Gb /dev/sdc9 and RedHat 6.1 in 1.0 Gb /dev/sdc8. I'm attempting to install to 1.0 Gb /dev/sdc10, created by Partition Magic v5, on a 4 Gb disk. Swap is 125 Mb in /dev/sdc6. Hardware info: AcerOpen AX5T3 TX chipset mobo P55C 233 CPU 96 Mb EDO SIMMs SYM8751SP Symbios 53c875 SCSI 8 Gb /dev/sda Quantum Fireball SE 4 Gb /dev/sdb Quantum Fireball SE 4 Gb /dev/sdc Quantum Fireball ST Sony 2.4X SCSI CD 1.44 Mb floppy 2.88 Mb floppy no sound no IDE external modem Is there a way to make Mandrake install on this hardware? -- A man of knowledge uses words with restraint . . . . Proverbs 17:27 NKJV Felix Miata *** http://mrmazda.members.atlantic.net
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.0 Complete installation
Dear all, Thank you very much for your help. Because of your help I have Linux installed and I can actually login now as user and into the root :). I have a few problems left and I am looking for answers on my own so far. One problem that I have not found an answer for is this: I have 2 printers hooked up to my computer through the Data Switch. I would like to use both of them with Linux if possible. If that is not possible then I would like to configure just one to use - the OkidataOle-400 laser printer. This is the one that I chose during the DrakX installation but it only prints out jumbled up letters when I try to print. Has anyone any suggestions? My other printer is an Epson Stylus Color. Thank you very much for your assistance. I appreciate it very much. Sincerely, Marcia
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.0 Complete installation
On Mon, 3 Jul 2000, Marcia Waller wrote: This should be possible without a problem. You need to define both printers. I am not sure if you need to set up each of them to a different spooling directory, I would think not. And then you can direct output to either one of them, through lpr (standard port) or lpr 1 (if memory serves right) to the other one. Paul Dear all, Thank you very much for your help. Because of your help I have Linux installed and I can actually login now as user and into the root :). I have a few problems left and I am looking for answers on my own so far. One problem that I have not found an answer for is this: I have 2 printers hooked up to my computer through the Data Switch. I would like to use both of them with Linux if possible. If that is not possible then I would like to configure just one to use - the OkidataOle-400 laser printer. This is the one that I chose during the DrakX installation but it only prints out jumbled up letters when I try to print. Has anyone any suggestions? My other printer is an Epson Stylus Color. Thank you very much for your assistance. I appreciate it very much. Sincerely, Marcia -- Who cares more for information than for inspiration, prefers elevators to wings. -J.B. Opdyke )0([[EMAIL PROTECTED]])0( http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 Registered Linux User 174403
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.0 Complete installation
On Sat, 1 Jul 2000, Marcia Waller wrote: that it is an option but a technician told me it is not anyway. My Bios setup is C,A,SCSI. Should not that be changed to the floppy first and how do I do that? I am a true newbie and have not done much on the Setup Usually when you have moved the block-cursor to the option you want to change, you can change the value of it by pressing Page UP, Page DOWN, the grey + or the grey - keys. There is, however, no "standard" in boot sequence. I usually have it set to C/A/CD/SCSI (different Bios), because that way I can avoid errors in booting when I left a floppy in the diskette drive. :) screen. Also, may I install by graphical installation or text installation through MS-DOS? I have made the floppy for graphical with rawrite but how do I do it for text installation? I have already done The easiest way to get that done is to boot into MSDos (not inside windows, that is) and make sure that you have access to the CDrom. Then you change to the CDrom (d: or e: or whatever drive letter you have assigned to it). From there you go to the folder \dosutils\autoboot. There you can run "autoboot.bat" which should get thing going for you. I appreciate anyone's input. I do have a Pentium 200 MHZ with 2 IDE hard drives one with 2.5 gigs and the other with over 8 gigs. I have 96 megs of memory and everything else should be compatible from my research. As a reminder my hard drive is already partitioned through partition magic and Linux is not installed yet. Thank you very much for your help.Sincerely, Marcia I hope this helps Paul -- I love your body, but I love what it embodies a thousand times more... )0([[EMAIL PROTECTED]])0( http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 Registered Linux User 174403
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.0 Complete installation
Larry Marshall wrote: that it is an option but a technician told me it is not anyway. My Bios setup is C,A,SCSI. Should not that be changed to the floppy first and how do I do that? I am a true newbie and have not done much on the Setup My guess is that you've got an Award BIOS. Yes, you can change it. With the cursor over this option, hit the page up/page down keys and you'll see that you can step through several options. If you want to boot from the CD, simply set it before your C drive and stick the Mandrake disk into the drive before rebooting. Don't forget the F10 Save step before leaving the BIOS. next. Linux is not installed yet. May I install Linux another way such as text installation through DOS without uninstalling bootmagic or partition magic? I appreciate your help with this. I have contacted I'm not exactly sure why you want to install through DOS. Especially if you're a newbie, your best bet is to make your CD bootable and insert the Mandrake disk. It'll step you through all the steps of creating not only a Linux installation but it'll set up LILO for you and help you make a boot floppy in case you need one. Cheers --- Larry Dear All, Thank you for your help. All of your suggestions led me to the right solution. Yes, I have an Award Bios and the technician was not correct about not being able to change it. With all of your help I was able to make the necessary changes. I am very grateful for your help and everyone seems to have very good advice. I was actually able to start the installation process and it is almost done except I chose not to do the root password, I did not know what to do about my Iomega zip drive and I have a Data Switch hooked up to 2 printers. One of the printers is connected to my UMAX Astra 610P scanner. One printer is an older EpsonStylus Color and the other is an Okidata laser printer. I am not sure how to get these configured. Also, when I got to the desktop page and it asked for my user name and password of course I supplied it but it claimed they were invalid. May I go back through the graphic installation program again and straighten some of these things out without creating a problem with what I have already installed? I think I have to go ahead with doing the root password, too. Again thank you very much for all of your help. I was just about ready to return my Linux to the store after struggling for 1 and 1/2 weeks. Marcia
Re: [newbie] Linux-Mandrake 7.0 Complete installation
Marcia Waller wrote: Larry Marshall wrote: that it is an option but a technician told me it is not anyway. My Bios setup is C,A,SCSI. Should not that be changed to the floppy first and how do I do that? I am a true newbie and have not done much on the Setup My guess is that you've got an Award BIOS. Yes, you can change it. With the cursor over this option, hit the page up/page down keys and you'll see that you can step through several options. If you want to boot from the CD, simply set it before your C drive and stick the Mandrake disk into the drive before rebooting. Don't forget the F10 Save step before leaving the BIOS. next. Linux is not installed yet. May I install Linux another way such as text installation through DOS without uninstalling bootmagic or partition magic? I appreciate your help with this. I have contacted I'm not exactly sure why you want to install through DOS. Especially if you're a newbie, your best bet is to make your CD bootable and insert the Mandrake disk. It'll step you through all the steps of creating not only a Linux installation but it'll set up LILO for you and help you make a boot floppy in case you need one. Cheers --- Larry Dear All, Thank you for your help. All of your suggestions led me to the right solution. Yes, I have an Award Bios and the technician was not correct about not being able to change it. With all of your help I was able to make the necessary changes. I am very grateful for your help and everyone seems to have very good advice. I was actually able to start the installation process and it is almost done except I chose not to do the root password, I did not know what to do about my Iomega zip drive and I have a Data Switch hooked up to 2 printers. One of the printers is connected to my UMAX Astra 610P scanner. One printer is an older EpsonStylus Color and the other is an Okidata laser printer. I am not sure how to get these configured. Also, when I got to the desktop page and it asked for my user name and password of course I supplied it but it claimed they were invalid. May I go back through the graphic installation program again and straighten some of these things out without creating a problem with what I have already installed? I think I have to go ahead with doing the root password, too. Again thank you very much for all of your help. I was just about ready to return my Linux to the store after struggling for 1 and 1/2 weeks. Marcia Login as USER ! Then type 'su' and enter your root passw. There is a way to do it, but for security raisons don't login as 'root'. If you like it, setup kdm with your KDE Control Center and log-in in X, therefor change in /etc/inittab the 3 to 5 or at boot type 'init 5'. Eric
