Re: passwd crazy?

2002-06-18 Thread Emmanuel Seyman
On Tue, Jun 18, 2002 at 04:40:59PM +0200, Marc Logemann wrote: > > this is quite clear to me, but i am for sure not able to login, wether > with new or old password and this is quite abnormal... This is what I get when I change root's password to "beroot". [root@munshine /root]# passwd New UNIX

GRUB ISSUES

2002-06-18 Thread Michael . Hughes
I just installed RH 7.2 and I selected Grub and the boot loader, I have never used Grub before and am stuck at a grub prompt when I turn the pc on. How do I load Linux and get to a command shell as a user or as root. Thanks Michael Hughes Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. T

zip files

2002-06-18 Thread ListServ
what utility will open zip files? Thanks. Roger ___ Redhat-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list

AW: backup software/procedures

2002-06-18 Thread Spanke, Alexander
Hi, try amanda, it's a great powerfull backup tool, which can backup over network. regard Alex > -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- > Von: Ernie Dumas [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Gesendet am: Dienstag, 18. Juni 2002 16:28 > An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Betreff: backup software/procedures > >

X-windows on my laptop

2002-06-18 Thread Rajesh Shah
Hello, I want to run x-window session r on my laptop. I have to start any daemon at Red Hat linx 7.2 . I try to start vncserver, but everytime when i see the status its says xvc is stop. I have a Hob Link , x-win32 x-windows software on my laptop. raj <>

Re: virtual machine

2002-06-18 Thread David McGlone
On Monday 17 June 2002 03:10 pm, Joost wrote: > I had the same problem, and found a solution on the forum, you should > take a look at the LimeWire Homepage, I don't remember the exact URL, > but try > http://www.gnutellaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=7 > > Anyway, with me it had something

Re: passwd crazy?

2002-06-18 Thread Marc Logemann
> On Tue, 18 Jun 2002, Marc Logemann wrote: >> i noticed something weird (or perhaps i am), when i change my root >> password with passwd and chose something like "beroot", he complains >> about the existance of the username inside the passphrase, but cause >> i am root, i can retype and it seems

backup software/procedures

2002-06-18 Thread Ernie Dumas
Hello All,   I need some help. I am a Linux newbie; a Windows NT Admin who is exploring the wonderful world of Linux. We have brought a new Linux oracle server in house and I need to set up some type of back up routine. I would prefer some type of GUI application but have read that taper,

Re: passwd crazy?

2002-06-18 Thread Marc Logemann
> It comes up with a message saying that it's an invalid password, because > it > contains your username, but it's just a warning. Because you're root, you > can do whatever the hell you like, and it will let you. If you tried to do > the same thing as a non-root user, it WONT let you use that pas

I downloaded de gtkyahoo messenger but.......

2002-06-18 Thread Osvaldo Alvarez Pozo
I downloaded de gtk yahoo, but it goes directly to connect when I start it up and I do not see an option to specify a proxy server. Osvaldo> Try using GTK+ Yahoo messenger .. get it in freshmeat.net it works for > me behind proxy. > >sendhil > > >> yes I am using the one in the web page. Is th

Re: passwd crazy?

2002-06-18 Thread Moose Magin
It comes up with a message saying that it's an invalid password, because it contains your username, but it's just a warning. Because you're root, you can do whatever the hell you like, and it will let you. If you tried to do the same thing as a non-root user, it WONT let you use that password. My

Re: passwd crazy?

2002-06-18 Thread Nicolas Bock
On Tue, 18 Jun 2002, Marc Logemann wrote: > i noticed something weird (or perhaps i am), when i change my root > password with passwd and chose something like "beroot", he complains > about the existance of the username inside the passphrase, but cause > i am root, i can retype and it seems that

Serial Printer Under RedHat 7.3

2002-06-18 Thread Adam Ellis
I am trying to set up a serial printer (Okidata Microline 182 Plus) under RedHat 7.3 and am not having much luck...maybe somebody out there has a few tips for me. The printer is plugged into the first DB9 serial port on my computer (labeled 1). The serial ports are found at boot: Serial driver

Re: My Yahoo Messenger never gets connected

2002-06-18 Thread Osvaldo Alvarez Pozo
thanks I will try it osvaldo > Try using GTK+ Yahoo messenger .. get it in freshmeat.net it works for > me behind proxy. > >sendhil > > >> yes I am using the one in the web page. Is there any other >> ymeesenger? >> >> Osvaldo >> >> > Are you using the yahoomessenger client downloaded in

Re: Hardware Compatibility Help

2002-06-18 Thread senthilg
Hi, Ge Force MX 400 works perfectly in my athlon setup running redhat 7.2. I have even got my creative DVD drive working with Xine DVD player ( ;-) for which i bugged many people here ). I have some Intel P4 cpu s running on via chipset properly. So go for it !!! give it a try. goog luck s

Re: Docbook on Redhat 7.3

2002-06-18 Thread Robert P. J. Day
On Mon, 17 Jun 2002, Aravind Vinnakota wrote: > Hi all, > I want to setup docbook on my workstation similar to the one I have done > on my Sun box. I want to make of use of the advantages provided by RPM in > Redhat. So, is anyone of you aware of any procedure or documentation to > install docb

Re: redhat 7.3 and performance

2002-06-18 Thread Petri Somerkari
Been a little busy with system designing at work (you know deadlines)... later today continue with red hat... I'll keep you busy with questins as soon as I get back home =) PETE Mike Martin wrote: > How are you getting on >Had any joy > >__ >Do

Re: redhat 7.3 and performance

2002-06-18 Thread Mike Martin
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passwd crazy?

2002-06-18 Thread Marc Logemann
Hi, i noticed something weird (or perhaps i am), when i change my root password with passwd and chose something like "beroot", he complains about the existance of the username inside the passphrase, but cause i am root, i can retype and it seems that he change it the way i want. But i am not abl

Hardware Compatibility Help

2002-06-18 Thread Sarig Scudder
Title: Hardware Compatibility Help Forgot to Add the DVD drive to the last list. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHZ Motherboard: Spacewalker/Shuttle AV41 (VIA P4X266 Chipset) Video Card: GeForce2 MX 400 64MB AGP Sound Card: Creative 128 DVD: AOpen DVD Mouse: Genius Optical Monitor: Mag Flat 786 P

Hardware Compatibility Help

2002-06-18 Thread Sarig Scudder
Title: Hardware Compatibility Help I am looking into purchasing a new machine and I'm having a little trouble verifying the Hardware Compatibility. I have looked at the Redhat HCL but can't seem to find much there. Are there any other sources of information for what hardware is compatible with

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