November 2006 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse] Why have I been thinking about Fedora??
by Aaron Bridge 07 Dec '06

07 Dec '06

I have found myself visiting the website and thinking about Fedora these past few weeks. When I think about it I can't help but come back to the Microsoft deal. Does anyone else feel this way? Should I be worried or concerned? Keep in mind I am not a Linux expert or software developer. I started with Red Hat 8 and switched to SUSE 8.2 when Red Had announced the Fedora Project. I just don't think I want to be involved with an organization that has had dealings with Microsoft the way Novell just has. I'm I wrong to think this or be thinking about Fedora? Thanks, Aaron -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Configuring Dual Head Mode on a laptop
by Rylan Cottrell 06 Dec '06

06 Dec '06

I have dual head mode running on my hp dv4000 with the interl 915G. The problem I am having is with the resolution, my laptop is 1280X800(15.5 widescreen) and the second monitor is 1280x1024 (17inch). Currently I can only get them to run in the same resolution mode ... so I get a cut off screen if I go up to 1280x1024 or the second monitor looks compressed at 1280x800. Is their a way to have each monitor run at it's own resolution? Below is my Xorg.conf and I am running 10.2rc1 Section "Monitor" Option "CalcAlgorithm" "XServerPool" DisplaySize 338 270 HorizSync 31-82 Identifier "Monitor[0]" ModelName "1703FP" Option "DPMS" VendorName "DELL" VertRefresh 58-75 UseModes "Modes[0]" EndSection Section "Modes" Identifier "Modes[0]" EndSection Section "Screen" DefaultDepth 24 SubSection "Display" Depth 15 Modes "1280x800" "1280x768" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth 16 Modes "1280x800" "1280x768" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth 24 Modes "1280x800" "1280x768" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth 8 Modes "1280x800" "1280x768" "1024x768" "1280x600" "1024x600" "800x600" "768x576" "640x480" EndSubSection Device "Device[0]" Identifier "Screen[0]" Monitor "Monitor[0]" EndSection Section "Device" BoardName "915 GM" BusID "0:2:0" Driver "i810" Identifier "Device[0]" Option "SaXDualHead" Option "NoDDC" Option "LFP" "" Option "SecondPosition" "LeftOf" Option "MergedFB" "yes" Option "SecondPosition" "LeftOf" Option "SaXDualMonitorModel" "1280X800@75HZ" Option "SaXDualVSync" "58-75" Option "MonitorLayout" "CRT,LFP" Option "SaXDualMonitorVendor" "--> LCD" Option "MetaModes" "1280x800-1280x800;1280x768-1280x768;1024x768-1024x768;1280x600-1280x600;1024x600-1024x600;800x600-800x600;768x576-768x576;640x480-640x480" Option "SecondMonitorHorizSync" "30-82" Option "SaXDualOrientation" "LeftOf" Option "SaXDualResolution" "1280x800;1280x1024" Option "SaXDualMode" "Xinerama" Option "SecondMonitorVertRefresh" "58-75" Option "SaXDualHSync" "30-82" Screen 0 VendorName "Intel" EndSection Section "ServerLayout" Identifier "Layout[all]" InputDevice "Keyboard[0]" "CoreKeyboard" InputDevice "Mouse[1]" "CorePointer" InputDevice "Mouse[3]" "SendCoreEvents" Option "Clone" "off" Option "Xinerama" "off" Screen "Screen[0]" EndSection Section "DRI" Group "video" Mode 0660 EndSection Section "Extensions" EndSection -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] How much memory does Suse need?
by M Harris 06 Dec '06

06 Dec '06

How much memory does Suse need? hahahahahahahhah ehem. "Performance of Vista is highly dependent upon how much memory is installed in the PC. For Vista, the minimum is 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM to run the operating system with all of the Aero visual enhancements enabled and have two or three applications open at the same time. Vista can bog down to an intolerably slow pace without enough RAM. Two gigabytes of RAM would be preferable. As you can see, a new PC may be a good idea." see http://www.playfuls.com/news_05364_Windows_Vista_and_Office_2007_Are_Out_to… -- Kind regards, M Harris <>< -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Directory consolidation - or cluttering
by Jan Engelhardt 05 Dec '06

05 Dec '06

Hi, as per http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-factory/2006-08/msg00118.html , /usr/X11R6 is moved into /usr, and similar things have been done or are in progress for /opt/{MozillaFirefox,kde3,gnome}. Question: Why? It could have just been the way it always was. (I appreciate links to existing explanations if that makes things easier) -`J' -- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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SUSE9.3 - SUSE Plugger problem with USB Serial port cable
by Bruce Samhaber 05 Dec '06

05 Dec '06

Hi, I am using a USB to Serial port cable. Initially when I start the computer and linux then insert the USB Serial port cable the device is set as /dev/ttyUSB0. If the USB Serial Port cable is removed then reinserted it becomes /dev/ttyUSB1. Each time the USB Port cable is removed then reinserted the device name is increased by one. It appears to me that upon removeal of the device that SUSE Plugger is no removeing the device from the device list. Has anyone seen this problem? Does anyone have any suggestions to fix this? Thanks, -- Bruce Samhaber Senior Hardware Design Consultant Tel: 613-724-5987 112 Kenora St. Fax: 613-724-5987 Ottawa, Ontario Cel: 613-297-6961 K1Y 3L1 mailto: bsamhaber(a)sympatico.ca http://www3.sympatico.ca/marypat/

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[opensuse] Is reiserfs dead?
by Thomas Miller 05 Dec '06

05 Dec '06

I saw something about this project being shut down. Should I reinstall and replace it with ext3? My server is newly set up with nothing installed RC1 10.2. I did an upgrade on 10.1. Thanks. -- Thomas Miller Chrome Portal Project Manager CPCUG Programmers SIG Chairperson (formally Delphi) Delphi Client/Server Certified Developer BSS Accounting & Distribution Software BSS Enterprise Accounting FrameWork http://www.bss-software.com http://programmers.cpcug.org/ http://sourceforge.net/projects/chromeportal/ http://sourceforge.net/projects/uopl/ http://sourceforge.net/projects/dbexpressplus -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Updating SUSE for CLI
by Chuck Payne 04 Dec '06

04 Dec '06

Hi, I need to know can I update SUSE 10.1 from the CLI, or do I have software update tool in the gui? -- -- Command, n.: Statement presented by a human and accepted by a computer in such a manner as to make the human feel as if he is in control. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Package not found - on wrong media
by Sorin Peste 03 Dec '06

03 Dec '06

' Transaction failed: Need media 1: File ./i586/kdegraphics3-postscript-3.5.5-22.2.i586.rpm not found on media: file:/ ' This is what I get when trying to update a bunch of packages via zen-updater. My KDE repo is a mirror of the openSUSE service and is located at ftp://ftp.iasi.roedu.net/mirrors/opensuse.org/repositories/KDE%3A/KDE3/SUSE… It contains all the packages listed in the update. The file:/ seems to be the problem but I can't figure out how to fix it. Any hints would be appreciated. Sorin -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] openexchange
by Michael S. Dunsavage 02 Dec '06

02 Dec '06

I've looked all over Suse and Novell's web site for the openxchange server. Is it still in existence? And does any one have a link? Or is not it now www.open-xchange.org )Open-Xchange ? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Another (small) problem with 10.2rc1
by Simon Roberts 02 Dec '06

02 Dec '06

I've just noticed another change with 10.2rc1 (from 10.1) that's rather frustrating. It used to be that my .profile file would be executed on login, but this no longer appears to be the case. What's happened? What should I do to have things executed once on login (I don't want to use .bashrc, as that would have things executed with every new shell, and that's too much). Thanks, Simon "You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions." — Naguib Mahfouz ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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