Re(4): [newbie] Mac OS X versus Linux?!

You trivialise the issue. Drivers are supposed to be written by hardware manufacturers (who actually know what the hardware is about), not by software/OS designers (who must reverse engineer the hardware to know how it works). Yes, you are of course correct in this, but I don't feel that I am

Re(6): [newbie] Mac OS X versus Linux?!

Is hardware support really as bad as you seem to make it sound? I've loaded various versions of Mandrake on a variety of different systems, and I've never had any problems that I couldn't easily fix. Hardware support has gotten amazingly good, actually. However, in fifteen to twenty minutes, I

[newbie] Linux hardware.

For those of you that want to hear more about the Sharp Zaurus and the Linux kernel running on it, take a peek at the following URL: http://kopsisengineering.com/zaurus_review/zaurus_review.html Cheers, Brian Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to

Re(8): [newbie] Mac OS X versus Linux?!

GNU/Linux hasn't gained the critical mass required to meet this challenge as well as MS. Most components work, though. Most modern video cards are supported, for example. Isn't this the same for any OS? MS rely on hardware manufacturers writing drivers for Windows. True, they don't have to lobby

Re(2): [newbie] Mac OS X versus Linux?!

That's true. I'm sure free software will get there; it'll just take some time :) Apps may get there, but drivers for video cards, sound cards, etc. is a friggin nightmare without end! Here you have some very nice and technically skilled programmers that are trying to play catch up with

Re: [newbie] LinuxMandrake on a Mac

Is there a LinuxMandrake for a MAc computer I have a Mac LC3 that was given to me and I would like to load Linux on it I dont know much about but it does work Can any one help There is a Mandrake Linux for PPC, as well as Yellow Dog Linux. Unfortunately, they are all for New World

[newbie] Video Card Support. (Was build PC)

I am thinking about purchasing an ATI Radeon 8500 DV video card, but am unsure. I have looked on the Mandrake site, where there is a lot of known hardware listed. Radeon cards seem to be supported in the kernel, so is it correct to assume that there are no drivers necessary for Radeon cards in

[newbie] Building a PC (3).

Ok, I am getting closer to my goal, but still have a few questions: 1) For those on the list using the Soyo Dragon+. I see that there is a sound card built into the motherboard (C-Media 6 Channel Sound Card). Any problems with Mandrake recognition of the card or performance problems with

Re(4): [newbie] Building a PC (2).

The Soyo Dragon+ is reputed to ge a great MB. I'm looking at one myself, for an upcoming project. Just my 206 rupiah worth. ;) Unfortunately, my tech states that there is no reliable supplier for the Soyo here in Indonesia 8-( Cheers, Brian Want to buy your Pack or Services from

Re(2): [newbie] Frozen RPMDrake

You could try rebuilding the rpm database. # rpm --rebuilddb I experienced the freeze as well, when I had just installed on an IBM Aptiva. I believe this is a known issue in Mandrake 8??? Try logging in as root and running RPMDrake from there. BTW, it should be done from the console. Ya

[newbie] Thanks!

I would like to thank all that responded to my posting. I am amazed at the overwhelming response. There is a lot of info to chew through, but it is always better to be an informed buyer than to go in blindfolded ;-) Cheers, Brian Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to

[newbie] Building a PC.

Hi again, I am in the process of getting a PC built and would like some comments from the list as to the proposed configuration vis a vis Mandrake 8 Power Pack: Hardware: - Pentium IV 1.6GHz - Mainboard Intel D845BG - Memory 256MB DDR Ram - Harddisk 40GB 7200Rpm IDE - VGA Geforce2MX-200 64MB -

Re(2): [newbie] Building a PC.

Hi Shane, My comments follow: a few cents of worth... go AMD, get more speed, pay less. Any suggestions as to an AMD configuration, motherboard, etc? I am new at this 8-) you can never have enough RAM, spend the money saved above here. ;-) OK check that chip, i always have trouble with

[newbie] Building a PC (2).

Hi again, Thanks for all the help so far from Roger, Paul and Shane. To save some money, I was thinking of using my Iomega ZipCD 650 CDRW with this configuration. Does anyone have any experience using a CDRW USB 1 with Mandrake 8? Any problems. By the way, the main caveats for my configuration

[newbie] Sound card recommendation for IBM Aptiva 2168 using Mandrake 8.

Hi again, Does anyone recommend a PCI sound card for an IBM Aptiva 2168 using Mandrake 8?? I know that Linux in theory supports many sound cards, but I would like to find a card that is easily recognized by Mandrake 8, as I am a newbie to Linux and would like to avoid the worst difficulties,

[newbie] Fujitsu/Siemens Celvin EasyPC Mandrake 8 Install (2).

Hi again, Out of curiosity, I tried installing Red Hat 7 on the Celvin. Red Hat also called the SiS 530 video for a SiS 620, but interestingly, both the 530 and the 630 configurations worked with the IBM P50 monitor. Red Hat has a setting for adjusting what I assume is video card memory during

[newbie] Newbie Problems with Fujitsu/Siemens Celvin EasyPC Mandrake 8Install, Apple Talk and More Problems.

Hi again, It is good to be back on the list again after an involuntary absence of over five months, due to a certain unnamed moving company %$#!* that couldn't figure out to deliver my families things, including our computers. I have tried to do a dual install (Win98 SE (UK)/Mandrake) on my

[newbie] Applixware Office 5.

Hi again. Has anyone tried to install Applixware Office 5 on Mandrake 8 and gotten the following error: Applixware error: Gdk-CRITICAL **: file gdkgc.c: line 484 (gdk_gc_set_font): assertion `font != NULL' failed. Koffice fonts start looking odd as well. I tried SmartBeak.Com which is

[newbie] XF86Config Issue.

Hi again, I have a question about entering monitor resolutions in advanced mode in another Linux flavor and PPC hardware, but as far as I understand, the principle should be one of the few universal elements in all Linux distros. I am trying to install Yellow Dog Linux on a UMAX Pulsar (Mac

Re: [newbie] Soundcard for Mandrake Linux.

On 12/7/01 17:03, Tim Holmes at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: / den 12/7/01 17:03 skrev Tim Holmes fra [EMAIL PROTECTED] følgende: For the most part, any SoundBlaster card will work, and not cause many problems. I think SoundBlaster 16 PCI is still the most common and most stable. However I'm

[newbie] Switch between LAN and Modem Connection (2)?

It looks like I was too optimistic. I am still having problems with both LAN and modem based Internet connections. The modem has the priority at the moment. It is a US Robotics Sportster 56 Kbps modem. The modem worked fine under a Red Hat Linux 7.0 quick diagnostic install to see if it worked

Re: [newbie] Linux app for MSN Messenger.

On 10/7/01 21:54, TezcatlipocA at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: / den 10/7/01 21:54 skrev TezcatlipocA fra [EMAIL PROTECTED] følgende: IMICI Messenger is much better than Everybuddy! Everybuddy has had some problems connecting to msn contacts. I use IMICI and it is very effective. I lets you have

[newbie] Linux Flavor for PowerBook 1400?

Hi again, Does anyone out there know if there is a Linux version that will run on a PowerBook 1400? The 1400, unlike the 2400 and the 3400 has a NuBus system, I believe. Cheers, Brian --

Re: [newbie] Linux app for MSN Messenger.

On 9/7/01 13:46, Florian Struck at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: / den 9/7/01 13:46 skrev Florian Struck fra [EMAIL PROTECTED] følgende: Try everybuddy or gabber . About gabber im not sure but everybuddy supports all instant messanger formats also aol and icq as well as yahoo and msn. On 9/7/01

[newbie] WinGate, Mandrake Linux and Russian tech problem.

Some months ago, I used some local Russian techs to help me setting up a home LAN. During the 6-8 weeks that this went on, the local company provided two sets of two techs to set up the LAN and lastly, a third set came along and told me that Win 98 SE (UK) and all the programs, drivers, etc.

[newbie] Newbie and Siemens Celvin EasyPC.

Hi, I am new to the list and to Mandrake. I would like to do a dual install (Win 98 SE (UK)/Mandrake) on my daughter's Fujitsu/Siemens Celvin EasyPC. I have Partition/Boot Magic, so this shouldn't be a problem in theory. It is however, unclear to me as to whether the EasyPC (legacy free)