[newbie] Linux won't boot - FSCK

Hi there, A power outage turned off my computer while I was exiting from Linux and now when I try to boot Linux up, I'm presented with this Unattached inode 522486 /dev/hdb5:unexpected inconsistency;run fsck manually So I did this fsck -A -V ; echo == $? == and the outcome was...

[newbie] Linux won't boot - FSCK..updated

Hi again, A power outage turned off my computer while I was exiting from Linux and now when I try to boot Linux up, I'm presented with this Unattached inode 522486 /dev/hdb5:unexpected inconsistency;run fsck manually So I did this fsck -A -V ; echo == $? == and the outcome was...

[newbie] RE:How to I change [localhost] to [mycomputer]

der the K Menu, go to SettingsApplicationsLogin Manager. There, on the first tab (Appearance) there is a box called Greeting String, in which you can type any message. Here you can also edit the login box logo and change your startup background screen (I have a very nice Tolkien one). Hope that helps, Evan Holt

[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] 3Dfx

Hi there, Hi I just purchased a Voodoo3 3000 and the drivers at the 3Dfx site are there but the one I started to download was 30+ meg. in length not something you want to try on a 24K modem hookup! :-( I have to wait till someone comes out with them on CD! vern I'm not sure you have the right

Re: [newbie] 3Dfx

Hi there, Does anyone know how can I install the 3dfx drivers and Glide for Linux in a Mandrake Linux System?? If you are lucky enough to own a Voodoo card, just head over to... http://linux.3dfx.com/ and you will find all of the RPMs for device drivers and Glide. Hope that helps, Evan

Re: [newbie] 3Dfx

Hi there, Sorry about this but I must be missing the plot somewhere. I have a 3dfx voodoo3 card and I have never needed to download any drivers of any kind. It works perfectly from the box. Am I missing something I am running 800x600 32bit true colour with no problems what so ever. I have

[newbie] Applixware or StarOffice?

up casual reports and stuff..nothing heavy. Thanks in advance, Evan Holt

Re: [newbie] Screen resolution

: Hi there, Ok, I know about using the Ctrl+Alt+(+) keys to change the screen resolutions, but where/or if can I configure it so that I can use the key combination to switch from 800 to 640 and back again. Thanks in advance, Evan Holt What the hell does the ActiveX control do in your

RE:[newbie] Active X on Evan Messages

from or what it even is. All I can say is that it must be something that Microsoft Outlook is doing, so I have switched e-mail programs in hopes that it stops. Don't you think that you should have asked me first what it is rather than writing slanderous messages about me? Evan Holt

[newbie] Apology and findings...

to stop it, I would greatly appreciate it :-) For now I'm using a different e-mail program that sends in generic ASCII (thank goodness). I'm attempting to send e-mail to myself to try and catch MS Outlook in the act. Again, apologies to all! Evan Holt

[newbie] Virus warning

Hi there, Thanks to Jayce Steadman's carefull eye, the virus has been detected. It only effects users with Microsoft Outlook 4.0 or 5.0 and the patch can be found here. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms99-032.asp Here is the technical blurb on it... The worm appends

Re: [newbie] Screen resolution (in ASCII..whew)

At 07:42 PM 4/28/00 +0200, you wrote: Uhmmm... perhaps you would enjoy using ctrl-alt- plus and ctrl-alt- minus? I tried that already...it's currently running at 800*600, but when using the minus key you would think it would go to 640*480, but it doesn't, it reverts to a resolution where you

Re: [newbie] MODEM WORK AROUND

is finished and all of the bugs are worked out. Evan Holt - Original Message - From: Bob Root Evan, I identified my win as a Lucent(DSP) and from a link on the below site found that there are several manufactures that are writing drivers for Linux. Lucent Tech

[newbie] (Newbie) Hydrogen

I don't know if this has been posted yet, but the latest version of Mandrake (Mandrake 7.1-BETA) can be obtained here http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/hydrobeta.php3

Re: [newbie] C++-Editor

Just thought I'd throw something in here. Check out this web site for a fantastic programming application :-) http://www.metrowerks.com/desktop/linux/ Hope it helps someone. Evan Holt

Re: Re[2]: [newbie] Mandrake 7 slowdown

- Original Message - From: Yuri K [EMAIL PROTECTED] where I could find Beta 7.1, please? I found it here... http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/hydrobeta.php3 Hope that helps :-) Evan Holt

Re: [newbie] MODEM WORK AROUND

and if they are compatable with Linux or not. I'm currently looking on the online auction eBay to see if I can find a good cheap one. Hope that helps, Evan Holt

[newbie] Printing Problems

Jordan wrote: Did you already set up your /etc/printcap file as well? I originally wrote: I have an Apple LaserWriter 8500 connected to an ethernet hub. It has it's own IP address as well as my PC. Now if I Ping the printer, or Telnet it, it can see it and print off the configuration

Re: [newbie] Networking (PCs, and Macs and Linux oh my!)

blinking on printer, etc..). Any help would be appreciated. Evan Holt

Re: [newbie] Start-up Screen

Hi again, Just out of curiosity, is the start-up boot manager just an addition to the Debian versions such as Corel and Storm Linux? Thanks, Evan Holt

[newbie] Networking (PCs, and Macs and Linux oh my!)

in advance, Evan Holt

[newbie] (newbie] Yet Another Programming Question

Hi there, I'm a newbie to Linux, and I know that this might sound like a silly question, but I was wondering about Visual Basic for Linux. Now I know that VB is a Microsoft product so VB for Linux would be an oxymoron, but still, I'm a college student and would rather run it in Linux rather than

[newbie] (newbie) Start-up Screen

Hi there, I think the start-up screens for Corel Linux and Storm Linux are great, where you get to choose your OS, rather than the cruddy text boot manager. Is there any way to make your own (other than using BootMagic)? Thanks, Evan