[newbie] netscape startup??

Does anyone know how to get the following file: file:/usr/doc/HTML/index.html to stop being displayed everytime netscape is started up?? I have the "browser start with blank page" option selected but i still get the mandrake html page (file:/usr/doc/HTML/index.html) when i start netscape. Any

[newbie] Wishful thinking is only good when it works!

I WANT IT! I got dosutils copied and organized the files in the right directories, but the total file sizes for them is just over 4.7MB I should have guessed and NOW I can GUESS it's CDRW Time!!! Thanks for the ear. Rich

Re: [newbie] netscape startup??

Try quitting the browser and MOVING the file from it's current location to another directory or if your in windows, quit Netscape, apply the ever popular "CTRL\ALT\DELETE" syndrome and select Netscape from the task list and END TASK. Then restart Netscape. * What I want to know is: HOW can I boot

[newbie] Linux Mandrake 6.1 Installation

Hi folks: I am trying to install Linux-mandrake 6.1. I am using linux boot disk. After entering the key board entry as us, I come to the intallation screen where I am asked which media am I going to use for installation. The options listed are: 1. NFS image 2. FTP 3. HTTP But my installation

Re: [newbie] ISDN card

DrakConf is the new desktop configuration panel which enables users to easily configure and modify hardware devices such as video cards, keyboard, mouse and even USB devices. very funny... I HAVE DrakConf on my desktop, but when I click it, NOTHING happens!!! Any idea??

Re: [newbie] URGENT! Windows partion has gone! (fwd)

If you insist on BootMagic, then boot your PC using the BootMagic rescue disk. Restore BootMagic and all is well! (If you didn't create a BootMagic rescue disk, then use the boot disk that I instructed you to create in a previous E-mail and boot your PC with it. Next, change to the

Re: [newbie] Cool email client

I think that was the KDE Konqueror which will be realeased with KDE 2.0 Jeanette At 10:45 PM 1/31/2000 -0500, you wrote: A few months back someone posted a url to a new cool email client that was due to be released in Dec 99 as I remember. I cannot seem to find the message in the archives.

[newbie] Sound module error

Hello, Still configuring (or trying to configure :-) ) my hardware in linux, i walk against another wall (why don't i buy normal hardware). I have to configure my sound card manually, and I think I am not far from the point of when it will work. But I can't load the sound module when I try to

[newbie] Mandrake7

We are seeing some stories, here in the UK, that Mandrake7 will not be released commercially as there are too many bugs. I hit problems with the X config when I tried an install. This was on a machine that I've already used with 5 different distros - I did do a clean install. I had the following

Re: [newbie] Mandrake7

For what its worth, I have a machine at work that was running 6.1 which I upgraded to 7.0 with few minor problems. However, I tried multiple clean installs of 7.0 on my box at home, and had various problems which left me dead in the water (squid, ip forwarding, etc) as a proxy server. To be

[newbie] ref. Windows partition has gone....

so, I managed (with your help) to start Windows now. I used the Partiton Manager and made the MBR of the D: bootable and not the C: one (which was actually my old D:). Now, windows is booting, BUT there is still an error before booting, saying something like "no boot partition found" or so...

RE: [newbie] graphics (erratta) 3d accelleration

As far as the Xwindows goes I'm fine at 1024x768x32. However what I'm looking for is hardware or openGL accelleration for Quake2. Again the card is a Stealth III extreme (Savage4 chip)

Re: [newbie] I Really like the concepts behind LINUX!

Turn off HTML. To get a Linux floppy go to the following URL: http://www.toms.net/rb/ HTH, Mat From: "Richard Quirk" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] I Really like the concepts behind LINUX! Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 02:12:06 -0500 Hello!

Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 6.1 Installation

1) Keep the CD in the CD-ROM 2) Go into your BIOS and temporarily change the boot device to your CD-ROM 3) Reboot your PC 4) The Linux installation should boot off your CD 5) After installation, you can change the boot device to the original settings HTH, Matt From: "vishal bansal" [EMAIL

[newbie] MDK 7.0-Do you like it?

I am debating over whether to download MDK 7.0. MDK 6.1 is working fine for me. I have sound, graphics, printing, and the Ultra66 Controller working fine on my MDK 6.1 system. Please give me your comments on MDK 7.0 (I want the "good" along with the "bad") Thanks all, Matt

Re: [newbie] Linux Mandrake 6.1 Installation

This is happening because you used the "bootnet.img" to make a boot floppy instead of the "boot.img". But the solution of booting directly from CD by changing the BIOS settings is the best. |---|

Re: [newbie] URGENT! Windows partion has gone! (fwd)

I'm curious...did you use the 1) BootMagic rescue disk or 2) Have to make your own boot disk and then run the BootMagic program from the HD? yep, I made an own "rescue" disk and run BootMagic from the HD, but I did actually the changes NOT with BootMagic (this didn`t work well under Dos...),

[newbie] Anyone local? CA

Any local users in the South Orange County area? I'd like to meet other "Enthusiasts" and share information, ideas, and insights. BTW If anyone needs help with a SB Live setup in Mandrake 7 (Air) let me know. I was successful!

[newbie] OT Starting LUG for mandrake

I was thinking that maybe if enough people lived close enough to each other we could start ( Linux users groups ) It might be worth while and even fun. Any thoughts -- QOTD: I'm not a nerd -- I'm "socially challenged".

[newbie] HELP needed: MDK 7 installation problem

greetings, I have finally decided to upgrade/install Mandrake 7 over my existing, and highly customized, mandrake 6.1. Unfortunally it didn't go well at all. First, I tried the "upgrade" option and had many programs not working. Even tcsh doesn't start at all because it isn't loading its

Re: [newbie] file permissions and pppd

Bobby Welch wrote: Hello, I would like for a user to be able to use the /usr/sbin/pppd command .. this is so that the user can connect to the internet via a modem using custum scripts. Now .. when i am logged in as user and I issue the command ./usr/sbin/pppd i get the following error:

Re: [newbie] netscape startup??

Bobby Welch wrote: Does anyone know how to get the following file: file:/usr/doc/HTML/index.html to stop being displayed everytime netscape is started up?? I have the "browser start with blank page" option selected but i still get the mandrake html page (file:/usr/doc/HTML/index.html)

[newbie] screen blanking in X?

I'm not really sure what happened to make it stop screen blanking in X. It just stopped doing it after I upgraded to 3.3.6 of XFree. If someone could be so kind as to point out the method to get X screen blanking automagically again, I'd appreciate it. TIA

Re: [newbie] OT Starting LUG for mandrake

John Aldrich wrote: On Tue, 01 Feb 2000, you wrote: I was thinking that maybe if enough people lived close enough to each other we could start ( Linux users groups ) It might be worth while and even fun. Any thoughts Well, we've already got on in the Chattanooga, TN area... two in

Re: [newbie] OT Starting LUG for mandrake

How about in Los Angeles? Where can I find info on "LUG's" in my area? TIA Sean "Joseph S. Gardner" wrote: John Aldrich wrote: On Tue, 01 Feb 2000, you wrote: I was thinking that maybe if enough people lived close enough to each other we could start ( Linux users groups ) It might

Re: [newbie] Installing licq or kxicq

I'd suggest you to install the libstdc++ package that stands on the mandrake CD. It's easier to install as it is an rpm package. When you're done with that, if you still missing other packages, you should also find them on the mabdrake CD. I installed licq without having to download anything.

Re: [newbie] HELP needed: MDK 7 installation problem

I can help you at least with one of your problems : To switch on another console during the installation, as it is a graphical interface, you have to press ctrl+alt+F1 instead of just alt+F1 Elvis Chen wrote : greetings, I have finally decided to upgrade/install Mandrake 7 over my existing,

[newbie] HP Deskjet 722C

I am having trouble setting up my Hewlett Packard DeskJet 722C printer on Mandrake 7.0. I go into DrakConf, Printer Configuration, Local, and then it sees it on lp0, but from there I do not know what to do. I have tried all of the different deskjet printers that are listed but none of them

RE: [newbie] DHCP...

I checked...nothing good (So far as I could tell briefly) on LAN connects...just PPP. -Dave -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 2:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] DHCP... On Tue, 01 Feb 2000, you wrote: Hey

Re: [newbie] MDK 7.0-Do you like it?

It seems that during the install of LM 7.0 or the the first time I booted, the system recognized I had a CD-RW. So it must have set up the CD-RW on "/dev/scd0". Try "cdrecord -scanbus". That should show that the systems sees your CD burner. If that works, edit "/etc/fstab" and look for the

[newbie] HTML

A few have commented on me loosing the html. How do I do this and what will it acheive as far as appearence

[newbie] modem and sound card problems

My problem is two-fold. First, I installed MD 6.1 and every time time configure my modem, it tells me it's busy. I tried other ports and even under /dev/modem and I get either busy or That it can't recognize it. I have a Rockwell HCF 56K voice/data/fax modem. Please help. My second problem is

Re: [newbie] OT Starting LUG for mandrake

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Anyone in Alabama? On Tue, 01 Feb 2000, you wrote: On Tue, 01 Feb 2000, you wrote: I was thinking that maybe if enough people lived close enough to each other we could start ( Linux users groups ) It might be worth while and even fun. Any

Re: [newbie] Installing licq or kxicq

Sounds like you do not have the compiler and associated header/library files installed. check you distro for glib-devel-1.2.6-1mdk.i586.rpm glibc-devel-2.1.2-9mdk.i586.rpm gcc-2.95.2-3mdk.i586.rpm gcc-c++-2.95.2-3mdk.i586.rpm gcc-colorgcc-2.95.2-3mdk.i586.rpm gcc-cpp-2.95.2-3mdk.i586.rpm

[newbie] Downloader for X

I have Downloader for X installed, but when I use it to download Star Office, it dies on me. I even tried putting my username and password on the download screen, and the same thing still happened. __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online

Re: [[newbie] HP Deskjet 722C]

Brett Wolfson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am having trouble setting up my Hewlett Packard DeskJet 722C printer on Mandrake 7.0. I go into DrakConf, Printer Configuration, Local, and then it sees it on lp0, but from there I do not know what to do. I have tried all of the different deskjet

Re: [newbie] HELP needed: MDK 7 installation problem

Do you have RAID devices on this installation? I am running into the same issues? Elvis Chen [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 02/01/2000 02:31:00 PM Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc:(bcc: Robert W Franklin/WLGORE) Subject: [newbie] HELP needed: MDK 7 installation

[newbie] Mandrake 7.0 and modules

Hey all! I've got Mandrake 7.0 installed and my bttv module is loaded upon bootup, but the problem is that it requires an extra parameter "vidmem=0x420". Is there a way to make it take this option on bootup? I thought I might put it in /etc/conf.modules, but I'm not sure.. Also I need

[newbie] Loading Modules?

Hello everyone, Can anyone let me know how/where I set modules to load automatically at boot time. Eg, IMM for my Zip disk, and a Joystick module -- Best regards, Paul mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [[newbie] modem and sound card problems]

"Troy Weir" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My problem is two-fold. First, I installed MD 6.1 and every time time configure my modem, it tells me it's busy. I tried other ports and even under /dev/modem and I get either busy or That it can't recognize it. I have a Rockwell HCF 56K

Re: [newbie] Tape drive won't work

Alex, be sure you have the 1Mbps controller for that drive. I'm no Linux expert, in fact I am only now (in the last 3 days) figuring out how to download 6.1 for FREE. I DO know a lot about hardware though, and I've run into that trouble before on other OS's. Your existing may not be quick enough

Re: [newbie] HELP needed: MDK 7 installation problem

no, I don't have RAID. I'm using Gigabyte dual-slot 1 MB with on-board adaptec SCSI controller (BX6BDS). The on-board scsi card is detected correctly during installation though. any help is very much appreciated, On Tue, 1 Feb 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you have RAID devices on this

Re: [newbie] DHCP...

I had a similar problem last night while running setup MDK 7.0. I had NO Network connection. I returned to Windows and re-configured my Network control pnl with the correct DNS, Gateway, etc for my cable serv provider. Then restarted windows and it was fine. As far as I know, PPP is the only way

Re: [newbie] Tape drive won't work

On Tue, 01 Feb 2000, John Aldrich wrote: No sweat. Typically, you use the "ftape" command to access a floppy-based tape drive. The device is either /dev/ftape or /dev/rft0 (or /dev/nftape or /dev/nrft0.) Also, does your floppy drive work when you've got the tape drive installed? Just

Re: [newbie] DHCP...

DHCP under linux for internet connection via a cable modem is cable under linux. I know a few users of RH, Debian, Slakcware and yes LM that use DHCP (dhcpd or pump) to connect to thier cable modem ISP. I myself have a dual homed (two nics) linux box running LM with my eth0 being the primary

[newbie] memory

I know now that using the mem=128M line in lilo.conf fixes the memory problem in mandrake 7.0 on my abit motherboard(s). BUT - does anyone know WHY this is happening with 7.0 and never happened to me in multiple installs of 6.1? dave

Re: [newbie] HTML

Depends on what you use for email. In netscape to Edit, then Preferences, then go to MailNewsgroups, and then Formatting under that. Use plain text editor instead of HTML. If you use something else, I guess that you would look for some type of formatting option. It will get rid of the HTML

Re: [newbie] HTML

In your E-mail program, there is an option to send E-mails as "plain text" or "HTML." Choose "plain text" From: Andrew Scotchmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] HTML Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 18:00:43 -0500 A few have commented on me loosing

[newbie] remove me from this socialization

please remove my name and e-mail address from your list immediately. i have more impotant thing to do, than reading other peoples e-mails all day.

[newbie] Mandrake 7 and security level/tcsh

greetings, I have finally managed to solve all my previous problems and installed Mandrake 7. I'm in the process of fine-tuning it. Here is my question: 1) During installation I indicated I am installing for a server and set the security level to the highest. However, that means the I lose

[newbie] subject line missing from incoming mail using Kmail client.

Wierdest thing happened. I'm using Mandrake 7.0 and pretty much running along fat dumb and happy and the subject setting disappears from my incoming mail using the Kmail program. Does anyone know how to put it back? Rick "mulerider" Murphy -- "I don't want to swim in a roped off sea" JB

RE: [[newbie] modem and sound card problems]

-Original Message- From: Michael Scottaline [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 7:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [[newbie] modem and sound card problems] "Troy Weir" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My problem is two-fold. First, I installed

[newbie] HERE IS A UTILITY THAT WILL HELP US ALL!

I am mailing this, (to newbies... in general), an ONLINE INTERCOM SYSTEMfor FREE! That way, everyone on here can REALLYstay in touch while working on their Q + A !!!It also has voicemail cabability! It's called "BEECALL" and is available*** HERE: www.beecall.com *** I'm also attaching the

[newbie] Fw: HERE IS A UTILITY THAT WILL HELP US ALL!

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Re: [newbie] DHCP...

You should call your ISP and ask for your network configuration settings. Apply those and restart windows and you'll be ok. I don't know what those settings are, or I'd tell you. Rich - Original Message - From: "Dave" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Newbie" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday,

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Re: [newbie] OT Starting LUG for mandrake

shuxclams wrote: How about in Los Angeles? Where can I find info on "LUG's" in my area? TIA Sean "Joseph S. Gardner" wrote: John Aldrich wrote: On Tue, 01 Feb 2000, you wrote: I was thinking that maybe if enough people lived close enough to each other we could start (

[newbie] help! kde is confusing!!

i cant figure out how to make the "desktop" the same size as the monitor display! its much larger and i need it to fit!! also, i cant figure out how to start gnome, and none of the help files are avasilable.Christopher L Delp mobile e mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.u.arizona.edu/~cld Friend of

[newbie] HP Openmail on Mandrake 6.1

Has anyone successfully installed HP Openmail on a Mandrake 6.1 box? __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

[newbie] Linux World

Anyone out there going to Linux World tomorrow? -- Alex (Go easy on me, I'm a COBOL programmer in real life)