Re: [newbie] Upgrading from 7.0 to 7.1 with no manuals

Romanator wrote: Hi, I don't how much different the manuals are for V7.1 PP, but I purchased the Power Pack in Canada for about $65.00 (tax not included). We have to pay 15% tax in Ontario. What would be the best outlet for purchasing Version 7.1? If I upgrade to Version 7.1, does that mean that

Re: [newbie] Scanner

I hope you guys could make an easier way to set up scanners and CD burners... THANKS!!! MarkP I still would like to get a L-M hat. Marketing Marketing Be very happy to pay for it. MarkP >Denis HAVLIK wrote: > :~>I want to buy a scanner. > :~>I am open to suggestio

Re: [newbie] It's out!!!!!!!! (7.1)

You could probably get it faster may snail mail... :-) MarkP >michael wrote: > On Tue, 06 Jun 2000, you wrote: > > > > I wonder if existing users of Linux Mandrake 7.0 PowerPack that > > purchased the package recently will receive a free update CD? > > > > > > I wonder how long it would take t

[newbie] trouble with 7.0 deluxe install and lilo

hi everyone, i recently bought (macmillan) mandrake 7.0 deluxe and am having trouble with the install, mostly getting lilo to work. i have 2 drives in my machine with windows 2000 professional on a 20gig, and a master-slaved 6gig i want to run mandrake on. i start the install by booting off the c

[newbie] New Install LILO Problems

I just downloaded the new 7.1 and installed on my computer on the second hard drive. I'm running: Shuttle MB w/Celeron 500 128MB RAM IDE/33 1 - 6GB IDE 1 - 8GB IDE Voodo3 2000 AGP 5X DVD ATAPI ZIP Ensoniq Audio PCI I configured a 5GB partition as the Linux partition in the first slot of the sec

[newbie] X tries to start and fails

I noticed that my system was using 247 megs of ram while it was just sitting there with nothing running so I started killing processes. This freed up about 3 Megs! Usually when my system first boots up it is using around 65-70 megs not 250! I tried disabling some of the startup services through

Re: [newbie] PCMCIA Problem !

Exchange it if you can for a D-Link or 3COM. I purchased an Ambicomm 10/100 PCMCIA card for my laptop and followed all of the included instructions and couldn't get it to work. The reason why I bought the darn thing is because on the package it 'claimed' that it work in LINUX. it didn't work for m

[newbie] Can't play CD audio with SCSI CD drive

I've tried both cdplay and cdp commands. Both just sit there. cdp says "initializing". I've used both commands with an ATAPI CD-ROM before, no trouble. I dual boot, and the CD player function is OK under Win98. Bre

[newbie] Palm Pilot can't sync with pilot-xfer

Please send help. the command: "palm-xfer /dev/pilot -b /home/palm-backup" gives the error: "unable to bind to port /dev/pilot" I have already linked /dev/ttys0 with /dev/pilot. I tried substituting some other serial port device names for /dev/pilot. same error. I know the port is OK, because

[newbie] New Modem Issue

Hi all. I think the number one thing I have seen on this lists is modem use. Here is another one. I use Kppp Dial in KDE. I went out and bought a new modem and it does not work or seem not to work. I use pap authentication. I have a pci Supra Max 56k V.90. It is on com3. It always says either "mod

[newbie] KDE Network Neighbourhood?

Hi there, I'm looking for a KDE network application like Windows' Network Neighbourhood. Any links would be appreciated, Evan Holt

Re: [newbie] GET READY FOR A DISCUSSION

Allan, (Please note that as I write this on 6/7, I have not checked my email in several days.) Yes, I have learned a lot reading in the newbie list, and I've only been doing if for a couple of months. I've found that sometimes others on newbie ask about some problem I about to deal with.

Re: [[newbie] What is this message?]

Me, too. I assume this is from equipment troubles, as is the long delay posting messages. Is that right? When was that new mail server supposed to go up? -Gary- In a message dated 6/4/2000 10:19:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Thats ok...I keep getting Vacation r

[newbie] URL B2zip file malformed

When I try to install b2zip from my CD using rpmDrake, I keep getting an error message referring to URL B2zip is malformed. Any idea what this means? I cannot see any icon on my menu bar. I used to see it. However, when I reinstalled Linux it disappeared. Does any one have a newer or better copy

Re: [newbie] Scanner

Denis, Speaking of scannersI haven't been able to get my USB one to be recognized by Mandrake 7.0, I was wondering if the new 7.1 just released with updated USB support will recognize and work with my USB scanner. It is an AcerScan 310U. Thanks, Bambi Denis HAVLIK wrote: > :~>I want to b

[newbie] does any one have or can point me to help regarding dsl connection in Linux

Good Afternoon group! this morning a PacBell technician came over and installed my dsl connection for my windows system, however, they dont support linux but the tech told me that linux could use my dsl connection also but i would have to configure it myself.. surprisingly enough when i booted

Re: [newbie] Netcape/ftp

Always nice to have alternatives :) Thanks, Bambi Dacia and AzureRose wrote: > You can also hold the shift key while you left click > on the file you want to download. Nice huh? > > Dacia > --- Fran Parker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > When you go to this type of site, right mouse click > > a

[newbie] Upgrading from 7.0 to 7.1 with no manuals

Hi, I don't how much different the manuals are for V7.1 PP, but I purchased the Power Pack in Canada for about $65.00 (tax not included). We have to pay 15% tax in Ontario. What would be the best outlet for purchasing Version 7.1? If I upgrade to Version 7.1, does that mean that my 100 days fre

[newbie] no sound with realplayer

This is my second repost of this message it didn't make it the first time Hi, I am not sure exactly where to look. I tried the search method and didn't get anything useful from the search engine. I tried redoing the settings for the helper applications for netscape such as for mime type I re e

Re: [newbie] How to TAR directory

Ron... It appears to be working quite well. Thanks for the tip. "Yacketta,Ronald J" wrote: > > tar cvf /tmp/etc.tar /etc > also could zip it up at the same time > tar zcvf /tmp/etc.tgz /etc > > Ron > > -Original Message- > From: KompuKit [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, J

Re: [newbie] No sound after configuring realplayer 7

I checked http://www.mandrake.org and found the answers. I had to add several new lines to Applications in Netscape 4.7, and RealPlayer7 is working perfectly. Roman Michael Rowland wrote: > > I am not sure exactly where to look. I tried the search method and didn't > get anything useful from

[newbie] Swat

hey everybody, i'm trying to set up swat, to use with samba. on linuxnewbie.org, it tells me to use my favorite browser, and type in http://192.168.0.1:901, which should prompt for a username and password to access swat. but it doesn't. i get an error say that the connection was reset by pee

[newbie] Qn on disk space info & my first linux crash

Hi All, May I know the command to find out about the disk space information? For example how much space is used/empty in a particular partition. Or is there a GUI component for this sort of thing. Interesting note: Yesterday I experienced my first Linux 'crash'. As my linux login screen (the gra

[newbie] Screen saver

Hello list, The users on my box can no longer access their screen saver options in KDE. The only significant thing I have done recently is switch from runlevel 3 to runlevel 5. The other Desktop options are still available. Any ideas? -- Darryl Gibson Linux Neophyte (tm)

Re: [newbie] Upgrade from 7.02 to 7.1?

I just finished upgrading. Two problems right now. First, "setup" is not installed. I'm not sure if this is my fault since I went through the expert install and picked all the packages (and just missed that one) or else if Mandrake got rid of it. I loved setup. Secondly, my mouse wheel no long

[newbie] Can't download

Hey all, I can't download from mandrakes ftp, what did I do wrong?

[newbie] partition/re-partition/reload

It appears that either my HD or Linux-Mandrake ver 7 is corrupt. Each time i boot up i get errors and the system quits loading. My idea was to reload Mandrake and start again. What am i doing wrong as the initial install was perfect. However, each time i try to partition/re-partition/reload

Re: [newbie] Scanner

On Tue, 6 Jun 2000, John Arkoulis wrote: >I want to buy a scanner. >I am open to suggestions. >I am talking about a scanner that WORKS with Linux. As Dennis the original already said, go with SCSI. May be a bit more pricey because of the SCSI card, but oh so good. I have a Mustek-600. Works fin

Re: [newbie] CD writer and scsi emulating; how to access scsi

On Wed, 7 Jun 2000, Wienand Drenth wrote: Hi Wienand, I don;t know how you did things, but at www.linux-mandrake.com somewhere, in the demo of Mandrake 7.1, there is a nice set of animated pages on setting up a ide-scsi cdrom, and how to create a shortcut to it that works. Paul >Hello, >Yesterd

Re: [newbie] Talking about firewalls.

On Tue, 6 Jun 2000, Marc wrote: >Here is another good firewall/packet filter that friends of myne use. I will >use it also once I get my modem on the net. It is located at www.snort.org >and you can get good signatures at www.whitehats.com *grin* I like the pig!! I'll give this a try :) Paul -

Re: [newbie] How to TAR directory

On Tue, 6 Jun 2000, KompuKit wrote: >How would I use the command TAR... >to compress the /etc/ directory... > >so I can back it up...on another drive? This would work (would make a copy to /mnt/etcbackup): (cd /etc && tar cpf - .) | (cd /mnt/etcbackup && tar xpf -) Paul -- Flowers grow whe

Re: [newbie] Boot Sequence Failures?

You got it - the pcmcia is finally booted allowing Eth0 to do it's thing. With Linux, I've found it's best not to sweat the stuff that works fine, but gives you anxious moments. Peace:-) On Wed, 07 Jun 2000, you wrote: > On 5 Jun, Darryl Gibson wrote: >

Re: [newbie] Uninstall/Reinstall Mandrake7.0

Marcyes, the one marked 'premier issue' had a Mandrake 6.0 CD bundled with it, I'll call it issue 1. The May/June issue had 2 CD's bundled with it, Storm 2000 and Mandrake 7.0. that'd be issue 2. Then there was the June/July issue which had the utilities/demos/apps CD and would be issue 3.

Re: [newbie] It's out!!!!!!!! (7.1)

On Tue, 06 Jun 2000, you wrote: > > I wonder if existing users of Linux Mandrake 7.0 PowerPack that > purchased the package recently will receive a free update CD? > > > I wonder how long it would take to download it on a 26k connection? -- -michael- --- Season

[newbie] problems with Xircom PCMCIA C.Card Modem

Hello, I have trouble configuring PCMCIA Xircom 33.6 C.Card modem with my Gateway Solo9300 PIII notebook. C.Card is recognized by LInux (reported as Xircom CM33 33.6 PCMCIA modem, by cardctl utility.But with i/o addresses DIFFERENT from reported by w98 Device manager). Every time, I get Card in o

[newbie] kppp times out waiting for pppd

I am having trouble getting connected to my ISP via Linux (Mandrake 7.0). Here is what is happening: My modem is set up (drivers installed) and appears to work fine. When using kppp, the modem picks up, dials, goes through the handshake with the other computer, and connects giving the

Re: [newbie] Sound problems (fwd)

Hope this helps. cu Denis -- - Dr. Denis Havlik Mandrakesoft||| e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quality Assurance (@ @)(private: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) ---

Re: [newbie] Oracle on LINUX

Hello Alex, Thanks agains, Today I could connect ObjectManager 1.1 and SQLWork to the Unix. My problems was the ld.so.conf in this file have to be specified the directory where libclntsh.so.1.0 is. I put it there and run ldconfig, and everything is ready. Thanks again. Chao. Original Mes

Re: [newbie] Floppy Drive problem

Boulat There are sites such as www.linmodems.org that have shown a limited amount of success in getting winmodems to work in Linux but for the most part the answer is no you will not be able to get your modem to work in Linux. Chales - Original Message - From: "Boulat Rafikov" <[E

[newbie] Install can't find (or use) CDROM

Pentium 166, 32 MB RAM, Adaptec 2940 controlling Seagate 4 GB HD & Plextor CDROM The install routine finds the Adaptec fine, but can't find the CDROM. Usually it just hangs at this point, evidently searching endlessly for the drive. Oddly, Debian has no difficulty with this. I have installed Deb

Re: [newbie] unsuscribe

Hi Jose... > unsuscribe O*viously your key*oard is messed up, it seems to me that the key *etween "v" and "n" is missing. Here, take mine, I don't need it anymore, I decided to use a "*" instead of the ... the... the key *etween "v" and "n". -- , (o o) +--oOOO--

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Re: [newbie] tar help please

Romanator wrote: > Thanks for pointing this out. Unfortunately, my printer ran out of ink. > I'll have to write this out in long hand. Shake the ink cartridge.. Sometimes it comes back for a while >From a cheapskate. MarkP

Re: [newbie] Uninstall/Reinstall Mandrake7.0

I did not know it was the forth issue! I thought it was the third. The beta,first and now the second. Well anyway thanks again - Original Message - From: "Alan Shoemaker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 2:35 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Uninstall/Rei

Re: [newbie] Uninstall/Reinstall Mandrake7.0

Marcyou're welcome. Wow, that'll be the 3rd Linux Mandrake distro (6.0 & 7.0 so far) that Maximum Linux has included with their Magazine, and that'll only be the 4th issue of Maximum Linux. I have a subscription as well, and sadly for me, it'll be the 3rd version of Linux Mandrake that I a