Re: [newbie] info on harddrive optimization in mandrake install?

2001-02-11 Thread walter hanagriff
Michael Scottaline wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> hi list, i am about to install linux mandrake and looking at the demos >> at linux-mandrake.com and see the option for harddrive optimization >> i checked mandrakeuser.org and linux mandrake site, and i found stuff >> that talks about hdpa

[newbie] making this list send batches?

2001-02-11 Thread walter hanagriff
what do i send to symba to make this and other lists for linux mandrake send batch files instead of single messages, if its possible?

[newbie] info on harddrive optimization in mandrake install?

2001-02-11 Thread walter hanagriff
hi list, i am about to install linux mandrake and looking at the demos at linux-mandrake.com and see the option for harddrive optimization i checked mandrakeuser.org and linux mandrake site, and i found stuff that talks about hdparm and how to optimize the HD with it, but that it can also mess

Re: [newbie] winblows files

2000-08-13 Thread Walter Hanagriff
"Mike %26 Tracy Holt" wrote: > I'm curious, how did you do the correct hex editing? I've changed the other > files without problem, but the one that changes the boot logo has elluded > me. Is it a registry hack to change the picture? Is there a simple way to > do that hex change you speak o

Re: [newbie] installation question

2000-06-24 Thread Walter Hanagriff
it wasnt confusing at all, answers are that my entire HD is dedicated to windows, partitioning shouldnt be a problem i think. one of my other questions on this list was about that. i will be getting mandrake 7.1, i havent gotten it yet, am trying to prepare for everything before i download and

[newbie] install question - partitions

2000-06-24 Thread Walter Hanagriff
i am reading the installation documentation at mandrake homepage to prepare myself, and a part in Installation with Drakx it says: Now you need to specify in DrakX where the various partitions on the hard disk(s) will be mounted. In Recommended mode, normally you won't have anything to do. If

[newbie] install question - partitions

2000-06-24 Thread Walter Hanagriff
i am reading the installation documentation at mandrake homepage to prepare myself, and a part in Installation with Drakx it says: Now you need to specify in DrakX where the various partitions on the hard disk(s) will be mounted. In Recommended mode, normally you won't have anything to do. If

[newbie] I need advice

2000-06-24 Thread Walter Hanagriff
i have windows on my system and i will be using it mainly after i install linux, i will mostly be using linux as a development environment, and to mess with. (til i get my next computer which will be built with linux in mind) any suggestions on what size i should make my linux partition? i onl

[newbie] installation question

2000-06-24 Thread Walter Hanagriff
i am reading the installation documentation at mandrake homepage to prepare myself, and a part in Installation with Drakx it says: Now you need to specify in DrakX where the various partitions on the hard disk(s) will be mounted. In Recommended mode, normally you won't have anything to do. If

[newbie] Dont understand mandrake install

2000-06-24 Thread Walter Hanagriff
first, is there a way to get a digest of this mailing list? second, everywhere i read there is talk about installing mandrake from CD like everybody either buys it or has a burner my problem is that mandrakes installation documentation (which is very good, except for thsi problem) keeps saying

[newbie] how do i get this list as batch file?

2000-06-22 Thread Walter Hanagriff
as the subject says, how do i get a digest of this mailing list? __ Get your free web-based email at http://www.xoom.com Birthday? Anniversary? Send FREE animated greeting cards for any occasion at http://greetings.xoom.com

[newbie] mouse problem

2000-06-22 Thread Walter Hanagriff
i read that mandrake can use almost any mouse, but i have a microsoft intellimouse,can linux also use that mouse? i dont know if they could make it only used on windows, since they also have the winmodem, which unfortunately i also have, and i hear cant be used on anything but windows. ___