X Quick Poll -Reply

1998-05-26 Thread Jeffrey Waters
Just my .02 worth here but I would stay as far away from Metro-X as possible. I have several support e-mail's from them, telling me that my equipment is not supported even though its on their list. I had XFree up and running within 10min of starting and have not had a single problem yet. >>> <[

help with RH5 and Metro-X -Reply

1998-05-12 Thread Jeffrey Waters
I know you don't want to here this, but I fixed this by getting rid of MetroX and using Xfree, I went from 2+ weeks of total frustration to a fresh install, and 2 hours later I was running Xfree and smashing Bill. Jeff >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 05/11/98 05:58pm >>> I have just stopped being a vi

Re: Linux on Dell PCs (fwd) -Reply -Reply

1998-05-06 Thread Jeffrey Waters
My point was that they took the time to train/get trained personnel in SCO/Unix, this at least shows they have an interest in other platforms than M$. Jeff >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 05/06/98 04:05pm >>> -Original Message----- From: Jeffrey Waters <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: Linux on Dell PCs (fwd) -Reply

1998-05-06 Thread Jeffrey Waters
Well, actually they probably would be able to since they support SCO. From: Daniel Grisinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Daniel Grisinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, May 06, 1998 1:43 PM Subject: RE: Linux on Dell PCs (fwd) >him about Linux. It

A whole load of Newbie Questions - The impatient should stay away !!-Reply

1998-05-05 Thread Jeffrey Waters
Gordon, Being rather new to this as well I am not going to try and give you any answers, but what I will do is let you know of a great book that I have just gotten. I got Teach yourself linux in 24 hours. This has been a book of good reference for me. I got the book for around $30 with shipping f

matrox -Reply

1998-05-05 Thread Jeffrey Waters
my .02 worth is if you don't have a lot of time invested in your system is yes and then throw away MetroX out the window. I have a WD chipset that is listed as compatible, was having lots of trouble with Metrodead and emailed their tech support, there response was that the card was not supported

Compaq Prolinea 850R -Reply

1998-04-29 Thread Jeffrey Waters
I don't have experience with Linux on these systems, but do have experience with {ok now don't laugh} NT, they are stable systems, the onboard SCSI is a very well covered Adaptec, if you go to Compaqs forum they will tell you the exact chipset. Actually the only problem I have with them is Compaq

Need Info to shut up Mircosoft lover on MSNBC BB !!!!!!

1998-04-28 Thread Jeffrey Waters
I have managed to link to the MSNBC's BB and would like to reply to them but I need the name of the site that I have seen on this list!!! What I am looking for is the company in Florida (I Think) that sells systems with Linux pre-installed on them! TIA For the Quick response Jeff -- PLEASE

RE: new xanim RPM -Reply

1998-04-24 Thread Jeffrey Waters
Me Too~~~! I'm interested > -Original Message- > From: Greg Fall [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, April 24, 1998 11:23 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: new xanim RPM > > For fun over lunch, I just slapped together an RPM for xanim that includes > support for cod

Re: Linux vs. NT/Novell -Reply

1998-04-23 Thread Jeffrey Waters
Ok, I stayed out as long as I could, so with both feet and a mind full here I go. Point 1 why argue this point, many different shoes to fit many different feet, I have seen figures for all cases, and can state were I have had a NT box that was more stable than either my Unix or Novell

3COMImpact IQ External ISDN modem -Reply

1998-04-23 Thread Jeffrey Waters
This is a great modem, I have been using one for the last 1 1/2 years with out a hitch. I can't testify for its Linux usage as mine has been used for NT/95 & beta 98 use, but the modem itself is great. Jeff Anybody know anything about this one? -- PLEASE read the Red Hat FAQ, Tips, Errat

Re: Installing Redhat 5.0 via FTP -Reply

1998-04-23 Thread Jeffrey Waters
.redhat.com the correct directory to install from is: /pub/redhat/redhat-5.0/i386 if this isn't your problem, your ftp logs may give you some clue.. -Mike On Wed, 22 Apr 1998, Jeffrey Waters wrote: > I am trying to install 5.0 to a laptop via FTP, I have purchased a copy from > RedH

Installing Redhat 5.0 via FTP

1998-04-22 Thread Jeffrey Waters
I am trying to install 5.0 to a laptop via FTP, I have purchased a copy from RedHat so I have the CD and all the other good stuff. Here is my problem, my FTP server (no funny faces now) is a NT 4.0 box with FTP link to the cd-drive. I get all the way to the RPM install and then the install error

Re: large 8.3GB drives? -Reply

1998-04-21 Thread Jeffrey Waters
Give W.D. a call, this sounds like a problem I have had in the past. Every now and then the drive manufactures will get there assembly line out of wack and they end up putting in to much lubricant, or not enough on the drive and you will get these same problems. Usually the manufacture can tell

www.linux.org -Reply

1998-04-14 Thread Jeffrey Waters
Looks down to me, I was trying to get there about an hour ago. Cheers Jeff Is it just me, or is this site down (www.linux.org)?! Marco -- PLEASE read the Red Hat FAQ, Tips, Errata and the MAILING LIST ARCHIVES! http://www.redhat.com/RedHat-FAQ /RedHat-Errata /RedHat-Tips /mailing-lists

RE: manuals WAS:thanks, but.. -Reply

1998-03-27 Thread Jeffrey Waters
not to offend, butare you addressing a woman or man doing the install? think about it~~ OK OK! Not to say few EVER pick up a manual. Manuals and reference books are also all over my house, cube, server room, bedroom. My point was that how often does anyone start to install somethi

Re: thanks, but no thanks -Reply

1998-03-27 Thread Jeffrey Waters
Would it not be safe to say that if you do not want to make concessions to whining, that; 1) you would not take the time to respond to their messages 2) provided you have not time for this person, if you still found the need to respond you could do it in a constructive way.~! It is important for

SQL Server... -Reply

1998-03-27 Thread Jeffrey Waters
What SQL are you running? Also you need to remember that just because the Engine is on one platform, most Clients are cross platform. Is SQL Server and database program only an NT program? I have a client that will gladly move his remaining applications to a linux enviroment if he can still ru

Re: How is linux not an O/S Was: Re: Want to give back to linux? (fwd)-Reply

1998-03-25 Thread Jeffrey Waters
I hope that was the last message thread, this has gotten so out of hand I am ready to have my mail server dump them before they get to me. Just remember we all choose this wonderful life of computer engineering and have to deal and be able to accept that there are no BLACK/WHITE answers. All ya m