[newbie] Kernel compiling?

I read somewhere in one of the help files in order to maximize our Linux box peformance, we should recompile it's kernel. I am interested in this and would like to find out how to do it. Thanks... _ Get Your Private,

[newbie] Math softwares

I am looking for a quality computing software that are noncommercial. I have tried some that I just downloaded from the net but it's just to0 incomplete and lacks technical supports. _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from

Re: [newbie] VCD player?

I tried using it but I only get a small size screen and the frames rate is only aroung 18. Not to compare to commercial win programs like XingMPEG which runs at full screen with frames rate up to 30, maybe, Linux needs a little bit more RAM as mine is only 64 Mb. But one thing, which I'am quite

[newbie] Ess soundcard problem.

I have already tried sndconfig but it always hang at the sndconfig screen . I did a modprobe but says error on mpu's parameter or something. Anybody know how to solve this is? By the way, my soundcard is ESS1868, running LM 6.1. Tried the soundcard under Windoze, it works fine. Thanks in

[newbie] soundconfig for ESS 1868

I have an old ISA Ess 1868 in my LM 6.1 box. I have tried to sndconfig it but it hangs whenever it gets to the part after it has correctly identified it. Anybody having this same problem or is it my main board's problem? Thanks in advance. __

[newbie] supported hardware lists.

Hello, I just recently found out about Linux-Mandrake 7.0. Wow, I can't wait to get my hands on it. But before that, where can I find the complete supported hardware lists for this version? Because I plan to buy a whole new box for this one. Thanks in advance.

[newbie] what is linux-up?

I installed linux 6.1 and also lilo to go with it. At the lilo prompt there are 3 options that I can choose. There is "DOS", "linux", also "linux -up". Now, I don't know what's the difference between "linux" and "linux-up". Also, if I boot under "linux" I can't shutdown the machine as it would

Re: [newbie] Matrix

I think it's included in KDE in LM6.1. But don't use it cause it's easily defeated. From: Etien VanDenBroecke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] Matrix Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2000 13:45:46 + Anyone know where to find the Matrix screensaver for

[newbie] why is it so slow?

I have installed the Ln4Wn from the Linux-Mandrake cd. The installation was no prob. But when I go into into the Xwindow enviroment, I find that everything seems so sluggish and slow. I have also installed StarOffice5.1 and the installation was a breeze event though it was also very slow.

[newbie] how about movies?

Hi, it's me again. I wonder if there is any program to play MPEG movie files? I have a lot of vcd's that I like to try to watch on Linux. Any info is greatly appreciated. __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Re: [newbie] modems for Linux

Thanks Joey. I can now choose a modem for my PC. From: "JMJ" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] modems for Linux Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 21:45:35 -0600 On 26 Nov 99, at 18:02, Lovister LJ wrote: Can anybody send me

Re: [[newbie] modems for Linux]

Thanks, Mike I greatly appreciate your help. Thanks again. From: Michael Scottaline [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [[newbie] modems for Linux] Date: 27 Nov 99 04:40:14 EST "Lovister LJ" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Can an

[newbie] unsupported! try your luck!

Hi, I was introduced to Linux-Mandrake 6.0 last June and I managed to install it myself after spending almost 6 hours. This is because first I didn't know that Mandrake doesn't support the newest brand of hardware out there, especialy top brand video, audio and modems. My machine is a PII