[newbie] Adding a HardDisk

1999-12-27 Thread Mike Perry
Just a quick query here :-) If I want to add an additional Hard Drive to an existing mandrake 6.1 box, can I just partition it as a single linux native partition and then will it be detected on boot and be usable?, or is it more complicated (or simple) than that?. Cheers: Michael Perry. RD.

[newbie] NIC suggestions

1999-12-27 Thread Jeremy Kersenbrock
Season's Greetings! I'm considering setting up little LAN in my home and, since I'm completely inexperienced in networking, would like everyone's input regarding which NIC(s) to choose. I am only in the planning stages and have no NICs or Hub. Here is my situation: 1 PC dual booting L-M6.0 and

[newbie] comparision squid/netscape proxy

1999-12-27 Thread PC
sorry but my question is not mandrake distro specific; but just to find out if any one knows the performance difference between squid on mandrake and netscape proxy server on NT? thanks.

Re: [newbie] sis5597

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Sun, 26 Dec 1999, you wrote: Hi.. I'm using mandrake 6.1 and SiS 6326AGP. At first i also have the same problem like you but i can use SVGA server, just that certain things in the display didn't satisfied me. I visited SuSe linux and found that they have driver for SiS. I downloaded it

Re: [newbie] Major RAM Problem

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Sun, 26 Dec 1999, you wrote: I am having troubles with Linux not recgnizing my 128mb of ram. I added the append RAM=128MB to my lilo.conf, but it didn't work. By the way, this is caldera 2.3. Please help. The line you need to add is: append 'mem=128mb' (Including quotes.) NOT

Re: [newbie] NIC suggestions

1999-12-27 Thread Axalon Bloodstone
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Jeremy Kersenbrock wrote: Season's Greetings! I'm considering setting up little LAN in my home and, since I'm completely inexperienced in networking, would like everyone's input regarding which NIC(s) to choose. I am only in the planning stages and have no NICs or

Re: [newbie] sis5597

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Sun, 26 Dec 1999, you wrote: but where can i get this driver again? www.suse.com John

Re: [newbie] comparision squid/netscape proxy

1999-12-27 Thread Axalon Bloodstone
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, PC wrote: sorry but my question is not mandrake distro specific; but just to find out if any one knows the performance difference between squid on mandrake and netscape proxy server on NT? thanks. Check squids list, they'll have a better answer. -- MandrakeSoft

Re: [newbie] Adding a HardDisk

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: Just a quick query here :-) If I want to add an additional Hard Drive to an existing mandrake 6.1 box, can I just partition it as a single linux native partition and then will it be detected on boot and be usable?, or is it more complicated (or simple) than

[newbie] Cannot compile

1999-12-27 Thread Jeremy Kersenbrock
I'm running L-M6.0 and cannot compile any source code. I've been trying to get it to work for several weeks and still haven't found all the problems. Here is my latest problem. I'm trying to compile the source for the Spruce email client, and here is the output of ./configure: creating cache

[newbie] Network Services Setup

1999-12-27 Thread pua
I am new to linux and I have just installed ManDrake Linux 6.1 for evaluation. I encountered the following problems :- 1) I chosed Server Installation and I did not get KDE environment when I start X-Windows. Is KDE package installed under Server Installation ? How do I change the Window

Re: [newbie] Cannot compile

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: I'm running L-M6.0 and cannot compile any source code. I've been trying to get it to work for several weeks and still haven't found all the problems. Here is my latest problem. I'm trying to compile the source for the Spruce email client, and here is the

Re: [newbie] Cannot compile

1999-12-27 Thread Axalon Bloodstone
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Jeremy Kersenbrock wrote: I'm running L-M6.0 and cannot compile any source code. I've been trying to get it to work for several weeks and still haven't found all the problems. Here is my latest problem. I'm trying to compile the source for the Spruce email client, and

[newbie] Sendmail Setup

1999-12-27 Thread pua
I have setup Sendmail service and able to use Microsoft Outlook Express to retrieve mail (mail sent from Mail server PC using sendmail command) from the Mail server. However, when I try to send mail to myself via Outlook Express(using a Windows 98 PC), the mail does get sent out but I am

[newbie] bash .profile

1999-12-27 Thread Jim Ockers
Anyone been successful at using the .profile in the shell? I've been trying to install QT and it appears that this file isn't even touched. Thanks, -Jim Ockers

[newbie] Re: NIC suggestions

1999-12-27 Thread ATL Oledog
I prefer 3com 905 and the intel pro100. both of these are superb 10/100 pci cards and recognized by redhat and mandrake. It is much better to build for the future and the cost for 10 base t cards is identical or higher than the 100s. Season's Greetings! I'm considering setting up little

[newbie] rescue.img

1999-12-27 Thread Miquel Matas
Hi, Please, where can I find the rescue.img file. TIA -- Miquel Matas(Barcelona(Spain)).

[newbie] REMOVE

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Re: [Re: [newbie] Major RAM Problem]

1999-12-27 Thread Michael Scottaline
Seung-woo Nam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think append line should read: append=mem=128mb Seung-woo Nam === I think you need quotation marks (") following the first = and after the mb. append="mem=128mb" Mike ## Michael Scottaline Linux 2.2.13

[newbie] Win Modem Problems

1999-12-27 Thread Balaji Prasad
Hi, To my great disppointment .. I discovered that my computer is equpped with the dreaded Win Modem that renders my linux installation useless to access the network. Is there a workaround for this ?? Or do I have to buy a new modem card for my box. Thanks in advance, Windows Hater.

[newbie] pcmcia help needed

1999-12-27 Thread Joe Brault
Hello all, I am in desprate need of help. I am trying to get my gateway solo 2500 on the internet, via my pcmcia modem (xircom credit card modem (cm-56t)). I have cardmgr installed, and all the necessary pcmcia software ( I think) but I can't get linux to recognize my card. When I insert

Re: [newbie] pcmcia help needed

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: Hello all, I am in desprate need of help. I am trying to get my gateway solo 2500 on the internet, via my pcmcia modem (xircom credit card modem (cm-56t)). I have cardmgr installed, and all the necessary pcmcia software ( I think) but I can't get linux

[newbie] Problems with Xwindows/KDE

1999-12-27 Thread Antonio Carlos Ribeiro Nogueira
When I installed the Mandrake 6.0 (Portuguese version) in my computer, I have no problems with it. But today I have done un upgrade to 6.1 and what wasn't my surprize when it started KDE shell and I didin't see the text in the text boxes under the icons. Even in the first box (in the startup). I

Re: [newbie] sis5597

1999-12-27 Thread Ernesto Bartels (Yahoo profile)
Is there a difference between XCom_SiS server and XFCom_SiS server. I found XFCom_SiS at http://www.suse.de/en/support/xsuse/ but it doesn't make a difference on my SiS 5597 card, I still have black boxes covering words. Maybe because the directions they gave on the page were for Linux-SuSE and

Re: [newbie] NIC suggestions

1999-12-27 Thread Mikler
Hello Jeremy, Monday, December 27, 1999, 3:32:09 PM, you wrote: JK Here are my questions: JK (1)What would be easier to configure in Linux, a PCI or ISA NIC? Remember, I JK will be installing a NIC in a machine that previously had none. PCI - that would be esear to install and it more

[newbie] Host name

1999-12-27 Thread Mikler
Hello newbie, I have change host name in Linuxconf from Class2226 to Class226. From that moment I got delayed initialisation of sendmail and error measse after huge delay from httpd and SAMBA. What's wrong? Best regards, Mikler mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [newbie] Network Services Setup

1999-12-27 Thread Mikler
Hello pua, Monday, December 27, 1999, 4:30:00 PM, you wrote: p 3) Also, I get blank screen when attempt to access the server via Windows 98 telnet client. As i already asked and been answered - u should wait a little bit - If u would liketo - write the Address of ur WIn9x Comp in DNS p For

Re: [newbie] NIC suggestions

1999-12-27 Thread Jeanette Russo
If you want to go cheap suggest looking at something like Linksys home network kit which works with Linux and Windows. they come in either 10mbs or 100mbs versions and the kit is less than $90 at Microcenter. I concur if you want to go premium the 3com 905 and Intel Pro 10/100 are both Excellent

[newbie] REMOVE

1999-12-27 Thread rjamesongray
= Original Message From [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Bruno Maderni wrote: Second, what is the make and model of your modem. It sounds like you have a Winmodem. They don't work! In general any PCI modem, HCF, and a couple of others are software (aka. Winmodems) and are designed to take

[newbie] backspace key not working in 6.1

1999-12-27 Thread Hidong Kim
Hi, I just upgraded from mandrake 5.3 to Mandrake 6.1. Now the backspace key on the keyboard doesn't work. I have to use ctrl-H to delete characters. The backspace key was working under Mandrake 5.3. How do I get the backspace key working under Mandrake 6.1? Thanks, Hidong

Re: [newbie] Problems with Xwindows/KDE

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: When I installed the Mandrake 6.0 (Portuguese version) in my computer, I have no problems with it. But today I have done un upgrade to 6.1 and what wasn't my surprize when it started KDE shell and I didin't see the text in the text boxes under the icons. Even

Re: [newbie] sis5597

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: Is there a difference between XCom_SiS server and XFCom_SiS server. I found XFCom_SiS at http://www.suse.de/en/support/xsuse/ but it doesn't make a difference on my SiS 5597 card, I still have black boxes covering words. Maybe because the directions they gave

Re: [Re: [newbie] changing font] WOW whata dif

1999-12-27 Thread Ed Santiago
Ok, I changed the font to 100dpi and wow what an improvement. I had to go to the /etc/X11/fs/config file with the advanced text editor and switcheded everything that was 75 to 100 and all that was 100 to 75. Of course you have to install the 100dpi fonts off the installation CD. Then I shut

Re: [newbie] sis5597

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: If you want to go cheap and PCI I suggest a S3 Virge DX/GX for about $19 to $39 dollars depending on where you get them. I use them with Linux all the time and they always work fine with SVGA server. Also use S3 Virge MX in my Laptop running RH. I am sure

Re: [[newbie] Win Modem Problems]

1999-12-27 Thread Michael Scottaline
"Balaji Prasad" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, To my great disppointment .. I discovered that my computer is equpped with the dreaded Win Modem that renders my linux installation useless to access the network. Is there a workaround for this ?? Or do I have to buy a new modem card for my

Re: [newbie] Win Modem Problems

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Sat, 27 Nov 1999, you wrote: I have a Modem Blaster 56K modem. When I purchased it I thought it was not a win modem, but to my dismay now that I have installed Linux, I can't get it to recognize my modem. Please Advise, Jacob This is the answer to your question:

Re: [newbie] OFERTAS DE MICROSOFT, 3COM, CANON, Y MAS HASTA FINAL DE MES.

1999-12-27 Thread amunoz
desde cuando esto es un tianguis, un remate de ofertas..? ¿porque no guardas tus ofertas para cuando alguien te pregunte.?

[newbie] ftp program

1999-12-27 Thread Alejandro Arredondo
Hello everybody, Does anybody knows about an ftp program to manage downloads, resume, pause, etc. Something similar to getright for linux. Thank You Alejandro Arredondo

[newbie] Re:pcmcia help needed

1999-12-27 Thread Rick Bonczek
Joe: I hit a brick wall trying to run the 3CCFE575BT 10/100 MHz card in my solo2500. I could not ping any address outside my gateway. I then got another PCMCIA card (3C589D-TP), and it flew! Worked like a champ. It turns out the 3CCFE575BT was marginally supported. I bet your 3c575 is in

[newbie] Icon problem...

1999-12-27 Thread Chris Cable
Has anyone had problems with the first four icons on the home folder window toolbar appearing all blurry and distorted. When I exit X i get four error messages about not being able to load the icons. I'm using a mandrake 6.1 cd. Is this a video color problem or is something wrong with the actual

Re: [newbie] ftp program

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Alejandro Arredondo wrote: Hello everybody, Does anybody knows about an ftp program to manage downloads, resume, pause, etc. Something similar to getright for linux. Yes. It's probably already installed. Open up a console window and (or if already in the console) type

Re: [newbie] Internet Access Problem

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Clifford Goodman wrote: I've installed Linux Mandrake ver 6.1, installed a modem, and can successfully dial my ISP using Kppp, and can ping it using Network Utilities. When I try to bring up a web page using Netscape Navigator 4.5, nothing happens. Any suggestions on

Re: [newbie] Re-running /sbin/lilo?

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Payne Stanifer wrote: How do I re-run my /sbin/lilo so Linux will recognize my 128MB of RAM? Thanks. You get to a command line and (as root or "su") type /sbin/lilo. You do this AFTER addingg the command append="mem=128mb" to the bottom of your /etc/lilo.conf.

[newbie] NFS not working under Mandrake 6.1

1999-12-27 Thread Hidong Kim
Hi, I just upgraded to Mandrake 6.1 from 5.3. Among the many problems I'm having, one of the most serious is that NFS isn't working anymore. I start NFS manually with the /etc/rc.d/init.d/nfs script. Now when I try to run the script, I get the error: Starting NFS services:

[newbie] Classic Newbie Question . . . Bootable CD from 6.1 ISO?

1999-12-27 Thread John Paul Broad
So I download the mandrake61-1.iso image and burn it to a CDR (Windoze95, HP Surestore (Adaptec rip-off) software on a Surestore 6020es) CD _looks_ ok, all the files look like they are there (not that I would be able to tell if any were missing, just that there are a lot of non-zero-length

Re: [newbie] sis5597

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: I haven't had any problems with S3 Virge I have been using everything from RH 5.1 to Mandrake 6.0 with SVGA driver Jeanette Hmm...Ok. I'm using Mandrake 6.0. This Virge GX is manufactured by Aopen. Model number is PT75 Plus II. On the box, it says the chipset

Re: [newbie] ftp program

1999-12-27 Thread John Aldrich
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: lftp kicks ncftp's ass all up and down the block ;) Hmm...I've been to linuxberg and FreshMeat and the closest I could come was "GUIFTP" on FMwas that what you were referring to? If not, could you post a url where one could download IFTP? I'd love to give

Re: [newbie] ftp program

1999-12-27 Thread Axalon Bloodstone
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, John Aldrich wrote: On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: lftp kicks ncftp's ass all up and down the block ;) Hmm...I've been to linuxberg and FreshMeat and the closest I could come was "GUIFTP" on FMwas that what you were referring to? If not, could you post a url

Re: [newbie] Using QT

1999-12-27 Thread Seth Gibson
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Jim Ockers wrote: Okay, thanks for the .bash_profile hints. I have successfully configured and "make"(d) the QT Toolkit. Now trying to run through the "Hello World" tutorial. Checked many times for syntax errors but I still get the following error when I try to compile

Re: [newbie] sis5597

1999-12-27 Thread David Loke
Hi, Can you pls send me the exact URL for downloading XCom_Sis server? Thanks. Rgds -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, December 27, 1999 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] sis5597 Hi.. I'm using mandrake 6.1

Re: [newbie] Shutdown Rights

1999-12-27 Thread Matt Stegman
I believe that adding the appropriate usernames to /etc/shutdown.allow will do the trick. If that dowsn't work, or if you want to know more, check out the man page for "shutdown.allow". -Matt Stegman [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sun, 26 Dec 1999, Rick Bonczek wrote: When I log in as root, I can

[newbie] memory allocation troubles...

1999-12-27 Thread Joe Brault
Hello again, I have another question for all you linux-lovers out there. I am still trying to get my pcmcia network card to work, and have encountered a wierd problem. My computer will recognize my card, but in my message log, it gets as far as seeing it and trying to get info on it (dev

Re: [newbie] ftp program

1999-12-27 Thread Chip Rose.
John Aldrich wrote: On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: lftp kicks ncftp's ass all up and down the block ;) Hmm...I've been to linuxberg and FreshMeat and the closest I could come was "GUIFTP" on FMwas that what you were referring to? If not, could you post a url where one could

Re: [newbie] Internet Access Problem

1999-12-27 Thread G_REEPER
Make sure your dns numbers are correct On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: I've installed Linux Mandrake ver 6.1, installed a modem, and can successfully dial my ISP using Kppp, and can ping it using Network Utilities. When I try to bring up a web page using Netscape Navigator 4.5, nothing

Re: [Re: [newbie] Major RAM Problem]

1999-12-27 Thread Charlotte Welch
Yes, you have to put this line in the lilo.conf file. append="mem=128mb" Then run the /sbin/lilo Charlotte [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Michael Scottaline [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 27, 1999 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [Re: [newbie] Major

Re: [newbie] ftp program

1999-12-27 Thread G_REEPER
On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Alejandro Arredondo wrote: Hello everybody, Does anybody knows about an ftp program to manage downloads, resume, pause, etc. Something similar to getright for linux. go to www.freshmeat.com and do a search on kget. The name has been

Re: [newbie] ftp program {correction}

1999-12-27 Thread G_REEPER
the addy www.freshmeat.net On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Alejandro Arredondo wrote: Hello everybody, Does anybody knows about an ftp program to manage downloads, resume, pause, etc. Something similar to getright for linux. Yes. It's probably already

Re: [newbie] cannot boot

1999-12-27 Thread Audrey Beck
What does /etc/fstab say your root partition is? What does /etc/lilo.conf say it wrote to? hda7 or just hda? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi... I have this problem. I upgraded my kernel from kernel-2.2.13-7mdk to kernel-2.2.13-22mdk. But when i booted, lilo cannot find the new kernel (i

Re: [newbie] networking

1999-12-27 Thread Audrey Beck
Can the win machine ping the linux box? Have you rebooted the Win machine after the last change you made to your linux box? What does "route -n" show? root wrote: alrighty i have my linux box up and running and i have configured the windows machine my only problum is it dosent work the

[newbie] ICQ reg. Off topic

1999-12-27 Thread Hugh Semmler
How can someone sign up for ICQ when running Linux? My niece wants to sign up for her own account But ICQNIX doesnt support that feature. I cant find anything on ICQ's site to let her sign up there. Any Ideas? Hugh -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."

[newbie] nfs problems with 6.1

1999-12-27 Thread Hidong Kim
Hi, I'm having great difficulties trying to get nfs working under Mandrake 6.1. I keep getting an nfssvc not implemented error. After some searching, I found out that I need to apply an nfs patch or get a knfsd-compatible kernel source. Does the appropriate kernel source come with the

Re: [newbie] Root Password Problem

1999-12-27 Thread Toyswins
I think I discovered the problem. Hinted at it the other message. My / partition ran out of space. It got weird with signing in and some other stuff, so might have something to do with it. A 347 Mb one isn't big enough. I've changed it to 1.2 Gb, and if that doesn't work, nothing will. I've

Re: [newbie] Questions re: man pages, Netscape

1999-12-27 Thread Joe Marcom
I remembered about using the "pipe" symbol, and got the man pages printed. From there, I was able to locate Wine and print the README. Haven't yet figured out the necessary .config file to make it run, though. Maybe someday... What I would really like to obtain (if it exists) is the Linux

[newbie] Distribution

1999-12-27 Thread cb3hn
Sehr geerte Damen und Herren, ich habe zufällig Ihre Homepage gesehen undbenutze seit einige Zeit schon SuSE Linux 6.0. Und habe vor die neue ver. 6.3 zu erwerben. Nennen sie mirgute Gründe Ihre Distribution zu überzeugen. Meine momentane Hard/Softwarekonfiguration ist: PC:1 Pentim III

Re: [newbie] sis5597

1999-12-27 Thread Ernesto Bartels (Yahoo profile)
how do I add "noaccel" to my XF86Config? Thanks. Ernesto. John Aldrich wrote: On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: Is there a difference between XCom_SiS server and XFCom_SiS server. I found XFCom_SiS at http://www.suse.de/en/support/xsuse/ but it doesn't make a difference on my SiS 5597

Re: [newbie] sis5597

1999-12-27 Thread Ernesto Bartels (Yahoo profile)
ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/SuSE-Linux/suse_update/X/XFCom/xsis/glibc2/xsis.rpm - this is were to download XFCom_SiS server. More info and how to install is at http://www.suse.de/en/support/xsuse/#sis . I hope you get it to work. Ernesto. David Loke wrote: Hi, Can you pls send me the exact URL

Re: [newbie] NIC suggestions

1999-12-27 Thread Toyswins
Sounds like a lot of good hardware help here. I'd also advise doing one of two things to learn about networking. Either get and learn all the Network related howto's of the net, (some are more current than others however.) The other option, and I'm doing both, is get a good text on it. I've

[newbie] Java runtime

1999-12-27 Thread root
Hi, I kave a quick question. Where can I find a java runtime environment rpm? Can I use the jre rpm on one of my SuSe disks with mandrake? Thanks, Sam

Re: [newbie] sis5597

1999-12-27 Thread bahriesz
Sorry, late. I just get back from class here... www.suse.de/en I don't where where it exact place but try search for XCom_SiS server. I think y'll get it. Good luck! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: but where can i get this driver again?

[newbie] Re-running /sbin/lilo?

1999-12-27 Thread Payne Stanifer
How do I re-run my /sbin/lilo so Linux will recognize my 128MB of RAM? Thanks. Payne __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

[newbie] Re: [expert] Re-running /sbin/lilo?

1999-12-27 Thread Derek Simkowiak
How do I re-run my /sbin/lilo so Linux will recognize my 128MB of RAM? 1) Make sure /etc/lilo.conf is correct. 2) type '/sbin/lilo' as root and press ENTER.