mysql location?

Hey list,sorry if this is a repeat. The original seems to have bounced off of someones full mailbox. (wierd)I have a couple of fairly easy ones, I think.I'm installing php. I have tried to add mysql both withapt-get, and by compiling it. I get a config error,no curses/termcap library found, and I

where is mysql?

hey list, I have a couple of fairly easy ones, I think. I'm installing php. I have tried to add mysql both with apt-get, and by compiling it. I get a config error, no curses/termcap library found, and I clearly do have libncurses. when I chose to just use the mysql client and server debs, I

what are these?

hey list I'd love to identify some mystery files in my home directory. there are 14 of them. they are big, and apparently binary. they are: xaa thru xam, and the last one is xxml.el. Just noticed them yesterday. I have been updating and installing new stuff (including an emacs package). I

what are these things?

hey list I'd love to identify some mystery files in my home directory. there are 14 of them. they are big, and apparently binary. they are: xaa thru xam, and the last one is xxml.el. Just noticed them yesterday. I have been updating and installing new stuff (including an emacs package). I

A java environment for me

hey, debian guys, Which java development tools should I get? Debian have anything for java 2? I looked at Jbuilder foundation, but that puppy is *huge*. how 'bout emacs support? any ideas? -- Spend less time composing sigs. -tom

is someone collecting my outgoing mail?

Hey list. Wierd. I just got a failure notice from some stange address, saying that a post I sent to this list could not be delivered. Does this sound like some little imp is collecting all of my outgoing mail? Am I being paranoid? Which logs can I check, etc? I don't usually leave exim

exim bewilderment

exim bewilderment hey, it was with mild suprise that I realized that I have *no clue* how to use exim especially with regard to .forward files. I used exim, too, before I upgraded (tho without .forward) can someone direct me to good info, and/or fill me in on how exim forwards mail from

partial potato success...

partial potato success... howdy guys, Got slink upgraded to potato, along with ye olde spider-monkey gnome. alas, though, x does not start completely. I get a mouse-button menu for starfish, but no background, etc (you know, like snow on a tv...) do I need to do something other than simply

impatient upgrage question

impatient upgrage question Hey guys, I have a fresh, minimal slink on my box. While it's still minimal, I'd like to upgrade it to potato. Should I go ahead and wait till potato is released? anyway, can someone run down the steps to upgrading? What should I put in sources.list? I should be