Re: [newbie] Recording from Satellite Radio

2004-11-26 Thread Amy
Okay, thanks so far to everyone for your suggestions. I apparently have at and sox installed, and I think I can make heads and tails of the way to use at, however, I haven't the slightest clue with sox. Anyone want to give me quick and dirty directions on how I would get it to start recording

Re: [newbie] Install problem

2004-11-26 Thread Aron Smith
On Wednesday 17 November 2004 06:03 am, Aron Smith wrote: On Wednesday 17 November 2004 02:28 am, John Richard Smith wrote: Aron Smith wrote: I have aquired a Compaq laptop Armada 7400 unfortunely it does not have cdrom drive any way i can get mandrake on this puppy I'd really like to do

Re: [newbie] problems adding disk and moving /var data

2004-11-26 Thread Derek Jennings
On Friday 26 November 2004 01:00, Jan RUBBRECHT wrote: Hi, I've installed my proxy server (squid) on a mandrake 9.1 on a VMWare running on a Windows 2000 Server... just to start and learn more about Linux. I have a lot of servers installed, so my 4Gb disk is getting a little bit full. I had

Re: [newbie] Kmenu icon disappeared

2004-11-26 Thread Derek Jennings
On Friday 26 November 2004 02:37, Bob Read wrote: I'm running LM9.1 on this machine. sometime today the K/gear Icon on the left end of the taskbar disappeared. Can anyone help me to get it back and working? Much Thanks, Bob To get the Menu icon back right click on the start bar between

[newbie] Firefox default browser doesn't stick

2004-11-26 Thread Fajar Priyanto
Hi folks, I've modified the /home/.kde/share/applnk-mdk/Internet/Web browsers/Mozilla firefox.desktop. The line: exec= soundwrapper /usr/bin/mozzffremote %U But, after sometimes, it will change back to: exec= soundwrapper /usr/bin/mozzffremote (without the %U). Is there somekind of system

Re: [newbie] Multi boot 9.2 10.0

2004-11-26 Thread J or M Montgomery
On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 21:24:15 -0600 (CST) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Mikkel, One more question please. You can share /home, /boot, and swap between the two, as long as /boot is large enough for all the kernel versions you are using, along with the inital RAM disk inages. (It is handy

[newbie] kmail cannot forward attachment

2004-11-26 Thread Fajar Priyanto
Oh no, I've just found out that my Kmail 1.7.1 cannot forward attachment. I mean when I forward some emails, the attachment isn't included. Is there something wrong? Thanks -- Fajar Priyanto | Reg'd Linux User #327841 | http://linux2.arinet.org 17:36:15 up 16 min, Mandrakelinux release 10.1

[newbie] grip not ripping in 10.1

2004-11-26 Thread Raffaele BELARDI
Subject line says it all... Grip did work in 10.0 (and in 9.0, 9.1 etc). Now it appears to rip the audio cd, but the wavs it produces contain only null bytes. Same result using the command-line cdparanoia. I can listen to the audio cds all right with grip, and also listen to mp3 with xmms. Only

Re: [newbie] kmail cannot forward attachment (SOLVED)

2004-11-26 Thread Fajar Priyanto
On Friday 26 November 2004 05:37 pm, Fajar Priyanto wrote: Oh no, I've just found out that my Kmail 1.7.1 cannot forward attachment. I mean when I forward some emails, the attachment isn't included. Is there something wrong? Thanks It's a bug :( http://www.archivum.info/[EMAIL

Re: [newbie] Multi boot 9.2 10.0

2004-11-26 Thread Brian Parish
On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:03 pm, J or M Montgomery wrote: On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 21:24:15 -0600 (CST) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Mikkel, One more question please. You can share /home, /boot, and swap between the two, as long as /boot is large enough for all the kernel versions you are

[newbie] Firewall

2004-11-26 Thread Jay Warwick
How do I get the firewall to accept my changes in 10.0? Every time I change the settings they revert back to the previous settings when I check. I have tried logging out and back-in after the changes and even rebooting. Thanks Jay Want to

Re: [newbie] Kmenu icon disappeared

2004-11-26 Thread Bob Read
Derek Jennings wrote: To get the Menu icon back right click on the start bar between icons and select PanelMenuAddSpecialButtonKmenu To get back any other application just drag it out of the Kmenu onto the start bar. derek Much thanks Derek. I had started down that route, but hadn't gone far

Re: [newbie] CD-burning

2004-11-26 Thread Tom Brinkman
On Thursday 25 November 2004 04:44 pm, Anders Lind wrote: Hello friends, I have experienced something strange, after upgrading to 10.0 from 9.1 my CD/DVD-writer has stopped being reckognised as a SCSI-device, cdrecord -scanbus gives me this info: scsidev: 'ATA' devname: 'ATA' scsibus: -2

Re: [newbie] Multi boot 9.2 10.0

2004-11-26 Thread Mikkel L. Ellertson
J or M Montgomery wrote: On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 21:24:15 -0600 (CST) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Mikkel, One more question please. You can share /home, /boot, and swap between the two, as long as /boot is large enough for all the kernel versions you are using, along with the inital RAM disk

Re: [newbie] Firewall

2004-11-26 Thread Derek Jennings
On Friday 26 November 2004 14:12, Jay Warwick wrote: How do I get the firewall to accept my changes in 10.0? Every time I change the settings they revert back to the previous settings when I check. I have tried logging out and back-in after the changes and even rebooting. Thanks Jay

Re: [newbie] Firewall

2004-11-26 Thread Jay Warwick
Yep, nothing related to the firewall left in updates. jay On Fri, 2004-11-26 at 22:50, Derek Jennings wrote: On Friday 26 November 2004 14:12, Jay Warwick wrote: How do I get the firewall to accept my changes in 10.0? Every time I change the settings they revert back to the previous

[newbie] compat-gcc

2004-11-26 Thread Albert Charron
A user of my server requested that I install compat-gcc (it's the development play server) for recompiling a third party application (I don't know the name...) . I could not find any package for Mandrake and the packages for RedHad/Fedora don't work (conflicts, missing dependancies, breaking

Re: [newbie] Firewall

2004-11-26 Thread Derek Jennings
On Friday 26 November 2004 15:16, Jay Warwick wrote: Yep, nothing related to the firewall left in updates. jay On Fri, 2004-11-26 at 22:50, Derek Jennings wrote: On Friday 26 November 2004 14:12, Jay Warwick wrote: How do I get the firewall to accept my changes in 10.0? Every time

[newbie] AMD64 video cards

2004-11-26 Thread Gilligan
When I did a check for certified video cards (on MandrakeLinux website), I found there are NO video cards for AMD64! Can this be right? Thanks

Re: [newbie] Multi boot 9.2 10.0

2004-11-26 Thread J or M Montgomery
On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 23:43:44 +1100 Brian Parish [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well for one thing I would suggest that you not share /home as it provides plenty of possibilities for seeing problems arising from incompatible contents of hidden folders. That won't prevent it running, but it may

[newbie] Apache not starting?

2004-11-26 Thread Peter Davis
I'm running 10.0, but Apache seems to be having a problem starting. When I try to browse to localhost, I just get a Google search page. Even using 127.0.0.1 doesn't work. The system log says: Syntax error on line 56 of /etc/httpd/2.0/conf/commonnhttpd.conf: Invalid command 'lfModule',

Re: [newbie] Help

2004-11-26 Thread ali tig
it could result from your monitor. put in the installation cd to your cd rom and restart the computer. when the blue screen come down, put off your monitor's cable from the computer. then hit enter. after about 5 seconds put on the cable. the installation must be start. try that. ali tigGilligan

[newbie] dvd-ram disk

2004-11-26 Thread Josenildo Marques
Hello! From what I've read, it is possible to write to dvd-ram disks, but unfortunately I'm not sure how I can do that. Any tips, please ? TIA -- Josenildo Marques ICQ 289971493 +++ Homepage http://cyb.ezdir.net Fotolog http://fotolog.terra.com.br/imaginis usuário Linux registrado No. 341648

Re: [newbie] Apache not starting?

2004-11-26 Thread Fajar Priyanto
On Saturday 27 November 2004 03:06 am, Peter Davis wrote: I'm running 10.0, but Apache seems to be having a problem starting. When I try to browse to localhost, I just get a Google search page. Even using 127.0.0.1 doesn't work. The system log says: Syntax error on line 56 of

[newbie] kdeinit: dcopserver --nosid --suicide

2004-11-26 Thread Chris
I suddenly have this show up when I check running processes. I've done some googling, but haven't seen a clear answer on what causes it other than too many running processes and what to do about it. Any ideas anyone or is a reboot called for here to clear the system out? -- Chris Registered

Re: [newbie] cron job question

2004-11-26 Thread Derek Jennings
On Friday 26 November 2004 20:41, Chris wrote: A little background first. I have a couple of cronjobs setup, one which shutsdown and restarts spamd ever 4hrs. When this happens I get an email telling me it was done. Yesterday I was fooling around with fetchmail to see if I could speed up

[newbie] cron job question

2004-11-26 Thread Chris
A little background first. I have a couple of cronjobs setup, one which shutsdown and restarts spamd ever 4hrs. When this happens I get an email telling me it was done. Yesterday I was fooling around with fetchmail to see if I could speed up the process of having mail processed by

Re: [newbie] cron job question

2004-11-26 Thread Chris
On Friday 26 November 2004 03:51 pm, Derek Jennings wrote: Question: How can I send these outputs to /var/spool/mail/chris instead of through my isp? In /etc/crontab use MAILTO=chris instead of [EMAIL PROTECTED] derek Thanks Derek, after I sent the msg I did some more googling and

Re: [newbie] kmail cannot forward attachment (SOLVED)

2004-11-26 Thread Daniel Anderson
On Friday 26 November 2004 06:15 am, Fajar Priyanto wrote: On Friday 26 November 2004 05:37 pm, Fajar Priyanto wrote: Oh no, I've just found out that my Kmail 1.7.1 cannot forward attachment. I mean when I forward some emails, the attachment isn't included. Is there something wrong?

[newbie] [OT] fetchmail procmail spamc help

2004-11-26 Thread Chris
Realizing this is OT, I'm confused and have some questions. If someone can help please mail me off list as I don't want to get the current list Nazi after me :) -- Chris Registered Linux User 283774 http://counter.li.org 4:19pm up 22 days, 20:47, 2 users, load average: 0.05, 0.12, 0.15

Re: [newbie] Apache not starting?

2004-11-26 Thread Peter Davis
Fajar Priyanto wrote: On Saturday 27 November 2004 03:06 am, Peter Davis wrote: I'm running 10.0, but Apache seems to be having a problem starting. When I try to browse to "localhost", I just get a Google search page. Even using 127.0.0.1 doesn't work. The system log says:

[newbie] Buying a 10.1 set?

2004-11-26 Thread Peter Davis
I want all the Powerpack CDs, with all the associated software, etc. Where can I buy this? The only place I've seen it is on linux-mandrake.com, and the price is only listed in Euros. Is there someplace in the U.S. to get this? Thanks, -pd -- Peter Davis

Re: [newbie] Buying a 10.1 set?

2004-11-26 Thread Dennis Myers
On Friday 26 November 2004 04:50 pm, Peter Davis wrote: I want all the Powerpack CDs, with all the associated software, etc. Where can I buy this? The only place I've seen it is on linux-mandrake.com, and the price is only listed in Euros. Is there someplace in the U.S. to get this?

[newbie] What kernel do I have?

2004-11-26 Thread Vegard Lundby Rekaa
How do I find out what linux kernel I have? Regards Vegard Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com

Re: [newbie] [OT] fetchmail procmail spamc help

2004-11-26 Thread JoeHill
On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 16:22:11 -0600 Chris disseminated the following: Realizing this is OT, I'm confused and have some questions. If someone can help please mail me off list as I don't want to get the current list Nazi after me :) I don't see this as OT at all, though it's been covered

Re: [newbie] Apache not starting?

2004-11-26 Thread JoeHill
On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 17:43:58 -0500 Peter Davis disseminated the following: How to you un-install something? urpme packagename -- JoeHill / RLU #282046 / www.freeyourmachine.org 18:24:44 up 5 days, 9:34, 10 users, load average: 0.22, 0.17, 0.08 +++ Where the state

Re: [newbie] [OT] fetchmail procmail spamc help

2004-11-26 Thread Derek Jennings
On Friday 26 November 2004 23:23, JoeHill wrote: On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 16:22:11 -0600 Chris disseminated the following: Realizing this is OT, I'm confused and have some questions. If someone can help please mail me off list as I don't want to get the current list Nazi after me :) I don't

Re: [newbie] [OT] fetchmail procmail spamc help

2004-11-26 Thread Chris
On Friday 26 November 2004 05:23 pm, JoeHill wrote: On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 16:22:11 -0600 Fetchmail is pretty simple. Install it, run 'fetchmailconf', yer done. If you have Postfix installed ('urpmi postfix' if you don't), then you've already arrived at the point where you can start the

[newbie] Manuals?

2004-11-26 Thread Scott Manning
I am having more toruble than I thought with MDK10 and I was thinking that getting the box set with the manuals might be a big help. Does anyone have the box manuals? Are they very helpful or like most manuals these days refer you to the how-tos or mandrakeclub? Maybe the best thing is to get

[newbie] Ethernet ADSL modem

2004-11-26 Thread Scott Manning
Hello again; I am in Australia and thinking of just buying an ethernet adsl modem to save the USB set-up hassels. So in an effort to determine what exact models were supported I ran the wizard in KDE. Now here's the thing... it asks you for your provider and Australia is not even listed! :( So

Re: [newbie] [OT] fetchmail procmail spamc help

2004-11-26 Thread Chris
On Friday 26 November 2004 06:10 pm, Chris wrote: Status: U Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Now whats wrongback to having kmail check until I get this straight. I'll reply to my own msg here since I did notice one thing amiss, normal messages have a 'Status: R, this one I see has a

Re: [newbie] Ethernet ADSL modem

2004-11-26 Thread Lanman
Scott Manning wrote: Hello again; I am in Australia and thinking of just buying an ethernet adsl modem to save the USB set-up hassels. So in an effort to determine what exact models were supported I ran the wizard in KDE. Now here's the thing... it asks you for your provider and Australia is

Re: [newbie] [OT] fetchmail procmail spamc help

2004-11-26 Thread JoeHill
On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 18:22:09 -0600 Chris disseminated the following: Now whats wrongback to having kmail check until I get this straight. I'll reply to my own msg here since I did notice one thing amiss, normal messages have a 'Status: R, this one I see has a Status: U, meaning

Re: [newbie] [OT] fetchmail procmail spamc help

2004-11-26 Thread Chris
On Friday 26 November 2004 06:56 pm, JoeHill wrote: Sorry, I'm not familiar with how this would work with skipping the Postfix step in the process. Perhaps KMail isn't seeing the mail in /var/spool/mail/chris as new mail, and so is not delivering it to your inbox? Also, check in the KMail

Re: [newbie] [OT] fetchmail procmail spamc help

2004-11-26 Thread JoeHill
On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 19:01:39 -0600 Chris disseminated the following: kdeinit: dcopserver --nosid --suicide? I wouldn't touch anything that begins with a 'K' if you paid me ;-) I *am* encouraged by kdeinit committing suicide, it's finally realized it has no reason to live. Go here:

[newbie] Mandrake Boxed Set

2004-11-26 Thread Scott Manning
I can get the Mandrake Linux 10.0 Official Boxed Set - PowerPack Edition for $70 even tho I use 10.1. I really just want the manuals.. is this a good idea? Thanks again Scotty Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to

Re: [newbie] [OT] fetchmail procmail spamc help

2004-11-26 Thread Chris
On Friday 26 November 2004 06:56 pm, JoeHill wrote: Postfix does not add much 'overhead' to the process, in fact the anti-spam processing is going to take up a lot more. Why not save yourself the headaches and go with a process that works off the bat? Postfix also gives you the opportunity

Re: [newbie] What kernel do I have?

2004-11-26 Thread mike
Vegard Lundby Rekaa wrote: How do I find out what linux kernel I have? Regards Vegard type uname -a without quotes in terminal window. Mike Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com

Re: [newbie] Ethernet ADSL modem

2004-11-26 Thread Brian Parish
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 11:21 am, Scott Manning wrote: Hello again; I am in Australia and thinking of just buying an ethernet adsl modem to save the USB set-up hassels. So in an effort to determine what exact models were supported I ran the wizard in KDE. Now here's the thing... it asks you for

Re: [newbie] Mandrake Boxed Set

2004-11-26 Thread mike
Scott Manning wrote: I can get the Mandrake Linux 10.0 Official Boxed Set - PowerPack Edition for $70 even tho I use 10.1. I really just want the manuals.. is this a good idea? Thanks again Scotty I can not tell you from first hand experience, but I know someone got the manual and they

Re: [newbie] Manuals?

2004-11-26 Thread Dennis Myers
On Friday 26 November 2004 06:10 pm, Scott Manning wrote: I am having more toruble than I thought with MDK10 and I was thinking that getting the box set with the manuals might be a big help. Does anyone have the box manuals? Are they very helpful or like most manuals these days refer you to

Re: [newbie] Buying a 10.1 set?

2004-11-26 Thread Greg Meyer
On Friday 26 November 2004 05:50 pm, Peter Davis wrote: I want all the Powerpack CDs, with all the associated software, etc. Where can I buy this? The only place I've seen it is on linux-mandrake.com, and the price is only listed in Euros. Is there someplace in the U.S. to get this? You can

Re: [newbie] Buying a 10.1 set?

2004-11-26 Thread Carroll Grigsby
On Friday 26 November 2004 09:44 pm, Greg Meyer wrote: On Friday 26 November 2004 05:50 pm, Peter Davis wrote: I want all the Powerpack CDs, with all the associated software, etc. Where can I buy this? The only place I've seen it is on linux-mandrake.com, and the price is only listed in

Re: [newbie] what to do with non-contiguous files?

2004-11-26 Thread David E. Fox
On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:39:46 -0500 Hoyt Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will be interested in the replys you get on this since I have one part with 21 % non-contiguous files. My understanding was that it 21% is extremely high, but not out of band with some earlier installs I did a long

Re: [newbie] Ethernet ADSL modem

2004-11-26 Thread John Layt
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 12:53, Brian Parish wrote: I'm also at your end of the world - Melbourne to be a little more specific. As Lanman said, anything with an ethernet connection will cause you no grief, but perhaps it's a good move to first check what you want to do with it. i.e. If this is just

[newbie] snort and 10.0 causes cron error

2004-11-26 Thread Harald T ZIPKO
Good morning, after installing the latest snort-package I get the following message from cron: Subject: Cron [EMAIL PROTECTED] nice -n 19 run-parts /etc/cron.daily error: error accessing /var/log/snort/*: No such file or directory error: snort:4 glob failed for /var/log/snort/*/*log