[luau] Idea For Gaining More Volunteer Support

Hi Everyone, Has anyone approached the various community colleges or the University of Hawaii, in regards to finding people who want to help out with HOSEF or just learn more about Linux/Open Source? Being a student at LCC, I had the opportunity to approach one of the computer science faculty. I

[luau] How to uninstall GNOME from Redhat 8?

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know how to uninstall GNOME from Redhat 8, so that I can use just the "plain" X-Windows manager? I tried using the RPM GUI, but it only allowed me to uninstall "extra" GNOME packages, not the "standard" ones, which I assume are needed to run GNOME. Thanks!

[luau] Redhat 8 Slow on my P2-300 MHZ 128MB Ram Laptop

Hi Everyone, Let me reiterate the title of my post by saying that Redhat 8.0 is rather slow on my laptop (P2 300Mhz 128MB Ram). I am assuming that this could be caused by Gnome/KDE (I'm not sure which is running, I get confused by this) since it appears to be very graphics intensive. 1. Can anyon

Re: [luau] Questions about installing modules

Thanks Monmotha! The information you have provided has been very helpful. To get a little more specific, here is my current situation: I have a PCMCIA NIC (Netgear FA411), which was recognized by Debian Woody during installation. No drivers were required for installation and I was able to access

[luau] Questions about installing modules

Hi Everyone,   There are some issues that are not entirely clear to me when I run "insmod".   Here is an example:   After entering the following command: # insmod tlan.o I recieve the following message: TLAN driver, v1.0, (C) 1997-8 Caldera, Inc.   Should there be more to the message than this

[luau] Next Linux Steps for a Newbie?

Hi Everyone, Lately I have been experimenting with Linux on my laptop, mainly Redhat and Debian (I think it is Woody), which Scott was kind enough to lend to me the other Saturday. Anyways, being stuck at home with the flu has given me some free time to "experiment" more. I have Linux up and runni

[luau] Opinions on how big should linux partitions be (Newbie Question)

Hi Everyone,   Newbie question:   I'm trying to determine how big my linux partitions should be. I have around 2GB to work with and 128MB ram.   I think I am going to go with the setup recommended in the documentation I have. A different partition for root, home, etc.   So, how should I deter

[luau] What Goes on During the Satuday Meetings?

Hi Everyone,   I noticed that there are "educational" Saturday meetings at Pricebusters in Stadium Mall.   What actually goes on during these meetings?   I'm interested in attending, but being a "newbie" I don't want to be in over my head.   Thanks!     ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Fr

Re: [luau] Newbie on Redhat 5.2

Thanks for the links Warren! I was looking to download Redhat 8, but even with RoadRunner it would take around 5 hours + per disk. Thanks again. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release

[luau] Network Question in Redhat 5.2

Hi Everyone,   If anyone can give me any suggestions, that would be great.   I'm trying to setup my network on Redhat 5.2. My NIC is a PCI Ethernet D-Link DFE-530TX. It seems as if my NIC is not being recognized by Linux. People recommended I use the "tulip" module. During the installation o

[luau] Learning Linux on an Old Version?

I have a Red Hat 5.2 and thought it would be a good place to learn start learning Linux.   However, many people have been telling me to upgrade to a more recent version.   Is there any benefit to learning Linux on an older version?   ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG an

[luau] Newbie on Redhat 5.2

Hi Everyone,   Well, I decided to take the plunge.   I had a few GB to spare on my desktop so I decided to install Linux on it.   I used Partition Magic to move my WINXP partition above the 1024 cylinder, which left me with enough space to install Redhat.   Anyways, I was able to install Lin

[luau] Resolution of my Laptop Dilemma and Hardware Questions

Hi Everyone,   To everyone that replied to my previous post regarding purchasing a laptop, thanks!   I have finally taken the plunge and shelled out around $300 for a laptop. (Actually it's still in the process of being, well, "processed". I should have a confirmation order within 10 business

[luau] My Current Linux Needs

To everyone that responded to my previous post, thanks!   This is a more specific version of my previous question, but I hope everyone doesn't mind.   I wish to learn and become profecient in using Linux, but at the moment, the only thing holding me back are my hardware requirements and what

[luau] My Experience With Linux

Hello Everyone,   For anyone that is interested, here is my background with Linux.   My own experiences with Linux mainly involve working with the UNIX shell account at UH. I only know the very basics of the shell: how to change directories, create files, set permissions, etc.   I've only in

[luau] Greetings

Hello Everyone,   I am a somewhat newbie to Linux, but I want to learn more. Since I live in Hawaii, I figured this list would be a good place to start.   Hopefully, someone here can help me answer this question.   I am considering purchasing the following laptop and installing Linux on it: