root wrote:
can anyone tell me where to get the latest version of kxicq and some hints on
installing it i have version 0.3.1 but when i run ./configure it says there are
files missing and configure error installation or configuration problem c
compiler cannot creat e executables and when it
Eddy wrote:
Hi All,
Does anybody have experience use winmodem in mandrake 7?
Thanks
Eddy
I got my LT winmodem to work fine in 7.0 (note: this is a *specific*
chipset) with the driver I found through www.linmodems.org
Complains about module being compiled for a different kernel, but
Tom Berger wrote:
On 07-Mar-2000 bosco wrote:
Greetings all,
I have this problem. I have Mandrake 7.0 and run the stock KDE that came
with it. When I apply new themes, alot ( read most ) don't seem to
function properly. For instance almost all of them don't change the
"start bar"
Charles Sharp wrote:
I've been having trouble getting some applications to run on my machine.
I downloaded some apps in compiled binary form already and everytime I
go to run them it says "cannot execute binary program". How can I make
it so these applications will run? One of them was
It is a virus, it sent itself to evreyone on Xavier's address list - bet
he's embarresed...
I posted a fix as "RE: VIRUS VIRUS - if it got you". It was nice to find
that my anti virus software works (pccillin 98) - spotted it as soon as I
moved the attachment to a new folder to check it.
Sevatio Octavio wrote:
I'm still a bit puzzle about this "LI" freeze on bootup instead of LILO BOOT.
This is on a lin/win box dual boot using lilo...
the "LI" thing is in the doc's IIRC "man lilo" "man lilo.conf(ig?)
"/usr/doc/lilo"
I've had it several times when I fscked a Kernel compile
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/samba/chapter/book/index.html
-WBD
- Original Message -
From: "sdos" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 10:52 AM
Subject: [newbie] Samba
Hello, can anyone suggest a good book or web page for ground up samba
- Original Message -
From: "Paul Hendrick"
Unreal also runs.
Which Wine/MDK version?
7.0 + latest Wine won't work for me + breaks Unreal in Windows...
mv /lib/modules/2.2.13-xx /lib/modules/2.2.13-xx.bak
*before* you recompile the kernel.
If you don't, new kernel looks for old modules
-WBD
- Original Message -
From: "EA1ABZ, Ramiro" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2000 1:13 AM
Subject:
You need to choose "expert" + "development" packages when you install.
have a look at the kernel howto at www.mandrakeuser.org
-WBD
- Original Message -
From: "Antoniou, Stylianos" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2000 7:25 AM
Subject: [newbie] Cannot
Install the GTK RPM off your MDK 7.0 CD
Another of those dependancy things...
-WBD
- Original Message -
From: "Gina" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 2:29 AM
Subject: [newbie] audio software install problems
I have been trying to install a few
like you can get to text mode with "linux 3" @ lilo prompt
you can get to X login with "linux 5" choose your windowmanager. have you
tried "mouseconfig" or whatever its called yet? Type "setup" @ command
prompt. BTW, you might be able to choose desk With "setup" too - can't
recall.
-WBD
- Original Message -
From: "Gina" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 2:06 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] compiling problem
When I installed Mandrake I used the "recommended" option. Which also
doesnt give you any options on what packages you want
Elizabeth Dolan wrote:
how did u go with the license as iam having problems with it i got one
and says that it find it comes up with hash error can anyone help me
out with this problem its 1.1.2
thank you
you have to change the filename to .license
highlight the text of the licence in
Vic wrote:
How did you get VMWare?
http://www.vmware.com
-WBD
"James W. Brodack" wrote:
Has anyone tried installing VMWare 1.1.2 under Mandrake 7.0?
Not me, but the 2.0 beta installed without a hitch works fine,
except for repeatedly warning me that I did not have lockdoor
for my cdrom (something to do with supermount?) sound not going
(may be pointed
cory wrote:
I was using Kmp3. I tried to load a playlist and it froze up. I clicked on
XKill on the desktop to get rid of it and now it won't start up anymore. I've
tried rebooting and nothing seems to work and I can't find any info on the
program XKill.
Try un/re installing Kmp3 with
Joe Sircy wrote:
Can anyone help me through installing a new kernel in mandrake 6.5?
Joe
There is a good compiling howto at www.mandrakeuser.org
If you got a Mandrake RPM, just click it (as root) click
install, then edit lilo with klilo. Change "kernel to boot"
to your new one eg:
Paul Derbyshire wrote:
Suppose I got a 7.0 disk from some unspecified source. Would I be able to
quickly and painlessly upgrade the 6.0 I have, without screwing anything up
or losing my data?
It *might* work, didn't for me with 6.1--7.0, others have had probs.
-WBD
"Joseph S. Gardner" wrote:
OK, I was looking for an update for the stdlibc and gcc gcc+
libraries and such (got tired of installing software that
required one library or another that didn't install when
I selected "everything" from the 6.1 install) so me thinks "Let's
try the update
"Friedrichs, Martin /122" wrote:
I have an ESS Solo1 too. But it doesn't work with 6.1.
How did you get it work??
I tried it with ALSA-driver but there was no chance.
Thanks for reply
Martin
Do a "modprobe esssolo1.o" before you start X you
should be able to open the mixer in kde. make
- Original Message -
From: "John Aldrich" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2000 6:40 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] sorry for disturb
On Thu, 27 Jan 2000, you wrote:
i am a new user of linux i want i have the mandrake 6.1 and i can't run
the
x windows
MDK 6.1 uses pgcc, the rpm is on your disk.
src.rpm's are *sorce* code, ie: not compiled.
You might be better off upgrading or reinstalling
(from your current CD) choosing the development
tools. N.B. upgrading can break stuff, so backup..
Mercy Ships-Pacific Webmaster wrote:
Well here
Arnfinn Plogv wrote:
Is there like a realy EZ way to install programs in linux ?
i realy want ICQ on my mandrake 7.0
I cant get it to work and that is why i am still using windows
"gnomeicu" works fine - its on your CD if it's not already installed.
Theres a newer version at freshmeat.net
^*Tim*^ *^Seedorf^* wrote:
I was wondering,if anyone could tell me where in the file etc/X11/XF86Config
i would insert the code 'noaccel'
i need to know for my linux to work,thanx.please check this file and
tell me
Tim
__
Get Your
Tom wrote:
Ok, I have a problem with the themes not changing everything. Including the
Virtual desktop icons, background of applications (such as KDE control
center for instance) and minimized task bar. They all stay grey, instead of
changing color to what they are supposed to be (ie
Gina wrote:
Ive finally got my screen resolution problem sorted out and now Im onto the
sound,
Ive read thru readme and faqs and tried "make xconfig", "make config" and
"make menuconfig" everywhere at shell prompts and it doesnt bring up any GUI
setup screen nor text. Ive found the
Try www.mandrakeuser.org - they have a good font HOWTO. If your obssesive
about them, do a search on "font degluification" @ www.google.com
- Original Message -
I agree the fonts are driving me nuts, how to I get good looing web pages
again?
Ivan Trail wrote:
I have searched everything I can think of, but I don't know where to
find the ICQ type rpms on my disk. Anyone know the name of them? and
while we're at it, how do you get the rpms, in Krpm to arrange in either
tree form or like the rpm manager in redhat 5.2?
these
Boda Zsolt wrote:
I do not have the package "foo" installed how could I install it? Where should
I download it from?
Thanks in advance: Zsolt
There is no package "foo" foo is the hacker
word for "whatever its called" or "x.xxx"
or "insert relevant name here"
--
Full plate packing
Elizabeth Dolan wrote:
i got the make command working but now i get gcc errors can someone
tell me how to fix this
thank you
MDK 6.1 uses pgcc as its compiler, it's on your CD,
as are any other dependencies for development tools.
--
Full plate packing steel! - Minsk
Jon Schwartze wrote:
No. that didnt work, I had already tried that before your post. but thanks anyways!
See I think I should get an ISA modem that uses Jumper cables...so the computer
actually
treats it like an external serial modem...what do you all think??
Proper external modems are
Rolf wrote:
Hi,
I installed Linux-Mandrake 6.1 about a week ago. All went well and I am
just about to try to make Linux the default OS on here. Had a look around
for a Linux ICQ program and found KXicq-0.3.1.tgz . I can't get it to
install. Error message after ./configure is: 'configure:
Jon Schwartze wrote:
Ok, I'm seriously getting pissed that neither my ISA winmodem or my PCI modem will
work in
Linux. I'm taking back the PCI modem tommorow
I need to know EXACTLY what to get, Thanks in advance guys
JON
If my reply to your 1st question didn't help,
people swear by
"Ty C. Mixon" wrote:
Now for my stupid question, and I should know the answer but . . .
I've got a tar file, and I've tried using 'tar -x filename to untar
it, but it ain't working. It was originally a tar.bz, and bunzip2
brought out the tar fine. I'm trying to install jre, but can't
What's your video chip? Are you sure you configured X proprerly?
- Original Message -
From: "Sudhakar Nagarajan" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 5:21 AM
Subject: [newbie] Problem in X font
I recently installed Linux-mandrake in to my system. It
# switchdesk
- Original Message -
From: "Andy Thomas" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2000 8:12 AM
Subject: [newbie] Getting rid of KDE
Hi,
How do I switch out of KDE and into something like FVWM2? I tried to
avoid
installing any KDE but some app
shark wrote:
Ok, I tried eznet and when I ran the program it dialed into my isp but then
disconnected and when I looked at the eznet log file it said "Connect script
failed" does anyone know how to rectify this error?
Not without seeing your "eznet log"
There should be an "eznet.txt"
Eric Richards wrote:
Hi
How do you dial up your ISP from Mandrake version 6.0
Netscape 4.6
(McMillan Make) KDE
From Eric
You have to connect manually before Netscape will work.
1st kppp--help
then kppp--setup
--
Full plate packing steel! - Minsk
00.32 01/01/00 NZDT
Happy new Millenium all...
--
Full plate packing steel! - Minsk
- Original Message -
From: "Des Wass" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2000 9:19 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] New Millenium
And Happy New year to your all!
On 01/01/00, Warren Doney said:
00.32 01/01/00 NZDT
Happy new Mil
Hidong Kim wrote:
Hi, Axalon,
I tried the 'depmod -a', but the 2.2.13-7mdk smp kernel is still hanging
during boot at "Finding module dependencies". Should it be 'depmod -a
2.2.13-7mdk' or 'depmod -a 2.2.13'? Thanks,
move your old modules from (top level) /lib/modules to a new folder
On Thu, 30 Dec 1999, Hidong Kim wrote:
: Hi, Warren,
:
: Thanks for the reply. There's one thing I don't quite understand, see
: below:
:
:
:
: Warren Doney wrote:
:
: Hidong Kim wrote:
:
: Hi, Axalon,
:
: I tried the 'depmod -a', but the 2.2.13-7mdk smp kernel is still hanging
kxicq worked best for me, the others had dependancy probs.
lets you register too
IIRC I got it from http://www.freshmeat.net
Warren.
- Original Message -
From: "John Aldrich" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 1999 4:04 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie]
Jeanette Russo wrote:
Who ever told me that I 99 cents for Corel Linux was too much
sure was right. Never had a problem installing any Linux until
now.
Jeanette
Worked fine for me
Who ever said check that your hardware is compatible sure was
right.
(sorry, I couldn't resist ;))
Hugh Semmler wrote:
Thanks for the offer But no need, I used KXICQ to set her up and account
I had to search for the files in root to do it though. Cant get the
darn thing to run :) Thanks again
Hugh
I've had probs with it too, sorry I reccomended it. It registerd me
again
but every
Warren Doney wrote:
Hugh Semmler wrote:
Thanks for the offer But no need, I used KXICQ to set her up and account
I had to search for the files in root to do it though. Cant get the
darn thing to run :) Thanks again
Hugh
I've had probs with it too, sorry I reccomended
also, it lets you register.
Warren Doney wrote:
Warren Doney wrote:
Hugh Semmler wrote:
Thanks for the offer But no need, I used KXICQ to set her up and account
I had to search for the files in root to do it though. Cant get the
darn thing to run :) Thanks again
Hugh
Axalon Bloodstone wrote:
On Tue, 21 Dec 1999, Warren Doney wrote:
Axalon Bloodstone wrote:
Use the "utilities" box on the panel, it should roll over into another
menu "more"
--
MandrakeSoft http://
Sam Roza wrote:
How do you get NutScrape to load all images in a web page without having to
click them, or right click and ask to have them loaded?
Edit--prefrences--advanced--autoload images..
Oh, one more thing...how do you create a new user from root?
Linuxconfig icon on
- Original Message -
From: "Sam Roza"
snipped
I think there might be one last issue concerning the width of my screen
and
my clock in the righthand corner pushed off the screen...but I'll probably
fool with it later, for now I'll just surf! :-]
1st - "man xvidtune" then run
Axalon Bloodstone wrote:
Use the "utilities" box on the panel, it should roll over into another
menu "more"
--
MandrakeSoft http://www.mandrakesoft.com/
--Axalon
Yeah...it _should_ but it _don't_
Guess the guy who did the menu had a
17"
an provide.
Sam Roza
- Original Message -
From: Warren Doney [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 1999 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Startup issues...revisited
Sam Roza wrote:
Thanks to Axalon for pointing me in the direction of the archives. I
Run Xconfigurator in the card part pick Voodoo 3, or, if you have an older
version of xfree86 (3.3.5) go to www.3dfx.gamers.com dload the Linux
drivers.
- Original Message -
From: "Eric Hanks" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 1999 8:07 PM
Subject:
Xconfigurator should work o.k., Iv'e always had hassles with fontpath
default resolutions with xf86config Mandrake(which BTW is the right way to
spell it, XF86Config is the name of the file it makes) . Try to find out
what your card is. In Win98 right click a clear area of your desktop then
Brainwave!
What about a make oldconfig a copy/paste of the output
in the konsole window?
I'm in M$ partition, so haven't tried it yet (can't remember if you can
copy/paste in Konsole).
-Warren.
- Original Message -
From: "Warren Doney" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
- Original Message -
Subject: RE: [newbie] Kernel compilation problems.
snipped
The 2.2.14 kernel is due out soon (kernel.org, not MDK).
It might be better to try with that, or the 2.2.13 kernel.org
src.
-Warren.
Jim,
If you haven't got kppp working yet,
please mail me direct, as I have a link to a really good
Howto (matter of finding it) the list is buggy at the
moment.
-Warren.
- Original Message -
From: "Jim Kempton" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December
Get KXicq instead - email me for RPM or have a look in the KDE directory at
linuxberg.com.
-Warren.
- Original Message -
From: "M L Cates" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 1999 2:15 PM
Subject: [newbie] QT 2.0.2 install
I am trying to install the
On Sat, 11 Dec 1999, you wrote:
better yet get KLicq
snipped
I tried it
That has dependancy probs too..
-Warren.
Is there a way of checking what is compiled in the default
2.2.13-22 Kernal? I'd like to use it as a base for compiling
my own. Also, whats with the fast-FPU bug? I don't know
what fast-FPU *is* - is it important?
-Warren.
If I find a way, I've got this message filed.
- Original Message -
From: "Thomas J. Hamman" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "Warren Doney" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 1999 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Kernal Probs
On Sat, 11 De
Anyone Know what this means, or where I should look
to find out? (snipped output of "make zImage")
/usr/src/linux/arch/i386/lib/lib.a /usr/src/linux/lib/lib.a /usr/src/lin
ux/arch/i386/lib/lib.a \
--end-group \
-o vmlinux
init/main.o: In function `check_fpu':
OOPS.sorrryoh well.
-Warren.
On Tue, 07 Dec 1999, you wrote:
On Mon, 6 Dec 1999, Warren Doney wrote:
I think Kppp overwrites the /etc/resolv.conf with its
own settings each time it's used. This is to allow us
to use more than 1 ISP without editing /etc/resolv.conf
each
Click the box that says RPM on your desktop (kpackage)
go down the tree to
+development
+system
click the + by system to expand the tree - *bingo*
click kernal headers, click files tab above big window,
it will tell you
I think Kppp overwrites the /etc/resolv.conf with its
own settings each time it's used. This is to allow us
to use more than 1 ISP without editing /etc/resolv.conf
each time we change. So the DNS *must* be entered
be entered correctly in Kppp.
To do so:
Click Kppp - click setup - click on the
Launch Kppp - click setup - click accounts - click on
the one you're using, to highlight it - click edit - click
DNS tab - enter doman name: "connected.bc.ca"
in your case - enter domain name server addresses
"207.23.253.201" - click add
"207.23.253.202" - click add
(Dont type " marks in)
There may be someting in the archives of the mailing list about the
version of X that ships with 6.1 not working with some SiS chips (works
fine with my 620). IIRC
you have to update to another version of X.
-Warren.
David Loke wrote:
hi!
I am unable to use my sis 6326 8mb. how did u
Dennis Robertson wrote:
Steve,
I have tried all possible combinations of IP, DNS and Gateway entries in
Kppp and still find that the panel and desktop icons do not work after
using Kppp. Is there anything else I can try, please?
Thanks.
--
Dennis Robertson 2/2 Sylvia Street,
Niraj Bajpai wrote:
Hello,
Did anybody install Linux OS - Mandrax 6.5 on HP-Pavilion 8550C PC.
This software doesn't recognise Intel-810 chipset for video card.
-Niraj
Here's a post from
Have you tried Xconfigurator? XF86Config? (case sensitive
I may have got that wrong eg: xf86config)
N.B. XF86Setup will not work with SiS chips.
Type "SiS" in the search window at:
http://www.redhat.com this is a common prob they are a
mine of imformation on it..
this is the third time I
://www.xfree86.org/3.3.5
but that can also be my browser burping alsocommon thing in windows98
On Tue, 2 Nov 1999 22:44:16 +1300 "Warren Doney" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Mandrake 6.5 (Macmillan) is 6.1 which ships with X3.3.5
But do go to http://www.xfree86.org/3.3.5/SiS.
- Original Message -
From: Patrick Putteman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 1999 9:46 AM
Subject: [newbie] Important: Intel 810 Chipset and Mandrake
Does work, but I have heard it's not the best
Here's a post from
Has anyone got tips/links for doing this?
TIA
Warren
- Original Message -
From: Tony Zocolillo
I gave up on getting the SiS5597 on-board video to work and switched to a
ATI Mach 64 2Mb PCI. I did try using the XFree86 3.3.5 but when I run
XF86Setup, I couldn't get it to work...couldn't get it to reconfigure back
to VGA16...so I end up
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 11:57 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Intel 810 chipset
On Tue, Oct 19, 1999 at 03:55:42PM -0400, Michael R. Batchelor wrote:
Has anyone tried, successfully or unsuccessfully,
to install
To avoid posting to the list in HTML:
In Outlook Express - left click Format, then left click Plain text.
In Netscape - left click Edit, left click prefrences, under catergory,
left click the + next to Mail Newsgroups, left click Formatting,
left click 'Use the plain text editor to compose
Steve suggested: remove the
"preferred-stack-boundary=2" line from both the files
/usr/src/linux/Makefile /usr/src/linux/arch/i386/Makefile
with an editor (eg. pico,or theKDE one, probably eaiser
to use ) save... otherwise you will get an error (in
13-7mdk , dont know about 13-22mdk)
Does
Groan SiS again...
What version of Mandrake have you got?
6.0 or 6.1? I KNOW 6.1 has an option for SiS 530
during install. Heres a link, if you have 6.0.
http://home.earthlink.net/~scotto123/
-Warren
- Original Message -
From: Anderson A. eMiranda [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
There might be something in the mailing list archives about this,
If not, you may have to edit XF86Config, see:
http://www.xfree86.org/3.3.5/SiS.html
http://rampages.onramp.net/~slywolf/xf86main.html
A search for SiS @ www.redhat.com might help too.
Please tell us how it went, as questions
I Dual boot Mdk a patched to the gills Norton Utilities equipped W98.
98 can be made fairly stable with a little effort. I haven't had a BSOD for
at least a week ;-) - plenty of browser crashes though (ISP advice: "have
you rebooted? windows just does that sometimes...). I get browser
I hear they are making USB modems these days. Haven't seen one
IRL, but saw one advertised in a magazine. AFAIK these will not
work with Linux, as it does not support USB yet (stable kernals
anyway). Be sure you get a SERIAL external modem.
-Warren
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