November 2004 - openSUSE AMD64 - openSUSE Mailing Lists

Gnome not working - can't get out of it
by Sue Street 09 Nov '04

09 Nov '04

Help please! I started Gnome for the first time on 9.1 today. BIG mistake! It is unusable black screen a bunch of folder symbols with lines under them. Menus all tiny with little lines instead of text. My machine jumps straight into the last desktop (no login, no opportunity to tell it to use KDE) and I can't log out of it. Help how do I escape the clutches of the evil Gnome! (I've even tried reloading, but it still reverts to Gnome) Sue

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black screen
by Rob Boies 09 Nov '04

09 Nov '04

I am getting a black screen after install and haven't seen Suse yet. I have a feeling it might be the monitor, Samsung 912n any Ideas????

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Kontact crash
by Martin Schmidt 09 Nov '04

09 Nov '04

Hi! After installing SuSE 9.2 I have problems to use Kontact. Sometimes I change the service (example from E-Mail to Calendar, Notes to News....) Kontact crashes. It crashes nearly every time if I close the program. I have had the same problems with the 9.1-Distro after updating KDE to 3.3. But here I have used older 3.3 packets and it worked. Using a AMD Athlon64 3200+ in a Shuttle SN85G4 V2 an the nVidia video drivers. Here is a backtrace after closing Kontact: Using host libthread_db library "/lib64/tls/libthread_db.so.1". [Thread debugging using libthread_db enabled] [New Thread 182968892128 (LWP 8226)] [KCrash handler] #3 0x0000002a95ef1858 in KABC::AddressBook::begin () from /opt/kde3/lib64/libkabc.so.1 #4 0x0000002a9ee43657 in KCal::ResourceKABC::doLoad () from /opt/kde3/lib64/kde3/kcal_kabc.so #5 0x0000002a95cce651 in KCal::ResourceCalendar::load () from /opt/kde3/lib64/libkcal.so.2 #6 0x0000002a9ee4460d in KCal::ResourceKABC::writeConfig () from /opt/kde3/lib64/kde3/kcal_kabc.so #7 0x0000002a96184381 in KRES::ManagerImpl::writeResourceConfig () from /opt/kde3/lib64/libkresources.so.1 #8 0x0000002a96184af4 in KRES::ManagerImpl::writeConfig () from /opt/kde3/lib64/libkresources.so.1 #9 0x0000002a9df39082 in ActionManager::writeSettings () from /opt/kde3/lib64/libkorganizer.so.1 #10 0x0000002a9dc2c701 in KOrganizerPart::~KOrganizerPart () from /opt/kde3/lib64/kde3/libkorganizerpart.so #11 0x000000000041e719 in Kontact::MainWindow::~MainWindow () #12 0x0000002a97db8ec0 in QObject::event () from /usr/lib/qt3/lib64/libqt-mt.so.3 #13 0x0000002a97de6bd3 in QWidget::event () from /usr/lib/qt3/lib64/libqt-mt.so.3 #14 0x0000002a97e94d85 in QMainWindow::event () from /usr/lib/qt3/lib64/libqt-mt.so.3 #15 0x0000002a97d6096d in QApplication::internalNotify () from /usr/lib/qt3/lib64/libqt-mt.so.3 #16 0x0000002a97d6229e in QApplication::notify () from /usr/lib/qt3/lib64/libqt-mt.so.3 #17 0x0000002a971d1325 in KApplication::notify () from /opt/kde3/lib64/libkdecore.so.4 #18 0x0000002a97d61652 in QApplication::sendPostedEvents () from /usr/lib/qt3/lib64/libqt-mt.so.3 #19 0x0000002a97d76069 in QEventLoop::enterLoop () from /usr/lib/qt3/lib64/libqt-mt.so.3 #20 0x0000002a97d75e92 in QEventLoop::exec () from /usr/lib/qt3/lib64/libqt-mt.so.3 #21 0x0000002a97d621b5 in QApplication::exec () from /usr/lib/qt3/lib64/libqt-mt.so.3 #22 0x000000000041fb83 in main () Has anyone a similar problem or a idea? Thanks Martin

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RE: [suse-amd64] increasing shared memory {solved}
by James D. Parra 08 Nov '04

08 Nov '04

echo -n 2147483648 >/proc/sys/kernel/shmmax and put it in /etc/init.d/boot.local as well (so it survives a reboot). -----Original Message----- Subject: [suse-amd64] increasing shared memory Hello, Does anyone know how to allocate more shared memory? Currently, the system shows 33Mb, however I need to bump this up to 2Gb. # cat /proc/sys/kernel/shmmax 33554432 Thank you in advance. James ~~~ Thank you for the responses. That worked perfectly. ~James

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Re: [suse-amd64] 9.2 in USA
by Anirban Biswas 08 Nov '04

08 Nov '04

Hi Thanks a lot I shall order it also. On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 17:16:06 +0100, Craig Weaver <craigw(a)cctechservices.com> wrote: > > > Anirban, > > The order from Amazon arrived Friday. It is the same boxed package > offered by SuSE. It includes the 2 dvd's and 5 cd's as well as both the > user and administrator's manuals. Talk about under promise and over > deliver, Amazon was supposed to not even ship it until after the 10th > with an estimated delivery date between the 15th and 17th. Needless to > say I am quite pleased and can't wait to dig into 9.2 this week. > > Craig > > Craig Weaver wrote: > > > It appears to be the same from looking at Amazon's website. It is > > supposed to be the retail package of SuSE. I haven't received it > > yet. If it is not I will be sending it back and complaining loudly to > > Novell. Amazon is saying the ship date isn't until the 10th of Nov. > > Right now I am running 9.1 and happy with it. I can wait for 9.2. I > > mostly wanted to put my money where my mouth is with this product. I > > have been evaluating it for some time through an ftp installed system > > and now my decision is made. > > > > Craig > > > > Anirban Biswas wrote: > > > >> Hi Craig > >> > >> Is it the same boxed pack offered by SuSe , I mean you got all > >> 2 DVD , 5 CDs & all the manuals ?? > >> > >> > >> Anirban > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 09:38:05 -0500, Craig Weaver > >> <craigw(a)cctechservices.com> wrote: > >> > >> > >>> I just ordered from Amazon... It's $10 cheaper than SuSE, qualified for > >>> free shipping and I could find it. Novell apparently doesn't really > >>> want to sell it very badly:) from their own site. Actually it doesn't > >>> surprise me. Novell has historically sold the bulk of their products > >>> through other retail channels and usually cheaper than pricing you > >>> would > >>> get through Novell themselves. It makes sense, they can spend more of > >>> their time and money on development and not on supporting a sales > >>> department. From a "reputable" retailer the proceeds still go back to > >>> the developers. I would think Novell would only boost the actual sales > >>> of SuSE products by utilizing their sales and supply chains already in > >>> place. From my perspective SuSE is the most likely Linux product to be > >>> successful because of their affiliation with Novell and the use of its > >>> sales force and infrastructure. (just don't try to find it on digital > >>> river:( ) > >>> > >>> I wouldn't condone a chop shop who just copies the disks to resell > >>> and I > >>> would hope others would feel the same way. > >>> > >>> just my 2cents > >>> Craig > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> sean-lynch(a)sean-lynch.com wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>> I tried too and got the same results you did. > >>>> > >>>> The SuSE pre-order page takes you to the Novell (digital river) site > >>>> for the full version of 9.2 pro. I then went back used the search > >>>> function on the SuSE sight, and could only find the upgrade for 9.1. > >>>> > >>>> Novell's 'list all products A-Z' option does not show a choice for the > >>>> upgrade version 9.2. > >>>> > >>>> I always remember receiving e-mail from SuSE Marketing with links to > >>>> the pages for Pro, Standard, and Upgrade versions in the past. > >>>> > >>>> I generally get the upgrade version, except for major version > >>>> releases. I've ordered direct from SuSE the last few times and it was > >>>> easy and pain free. I hope Novell gets these things cleaned up soon > >>>> > >>>> Oh, and the post cards. SuSE used to send postcards as well. > >>>> > >>>> Sean > >>>> > >>>> On Tue, 2 Nov 2004 08:49:14 -0700 > >>>> "bob sandefur" <rsandefur(a)cam-llc.com> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>> Hi- > >>>>> I actually tried SUSE direct but the web site took about 5 different > >>>>> pages > >>>>> (novell, digital river etc) and I never found anything but the full > >>>>> version. > >>>>> > >>>>> I like SUSE linux but IMHO I think the Novell web site could stand > >>>>> improvement Regards Bob > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>> -- > >>> Check the List-Unsubscribe header to unsubscribe > >>> For additional commands, email: suse-amd64-help(a)suse.com > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > -- > Check the List-Unsubscribe header to unsubscribe > For additional commands, email: suse-amd64-help(a)suse.com > > -- If Bill Gates is the Devil then Linus Torvalds must be the Messiah.

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Re: [suse-amd64] 9.2 in USA
by bob sandefur 08 Nov '04

08 Nov '04

Hi- I actually tried SUSE direct but the web site took about 5 different pages (novell, digital river etc) and I never found anything but the full version. I like SUSE linux but IMHO I think the Novell web site could stand improvement Regards Bob -----Original Message----- From: Anirban Biswas [mailto:anirban.biswas@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 08:02 To: suse-amd64(a)suse.com Subject: Re: [suse-amd64] 9.2 in USA Hi Do not take me wronge guys but how about buying SuSe 9.2 from its site itself :-). Anirban On 02 Nov 2004 15:04:47 +0100, Peter Dalgaard <p.dalgaard(a)biostat.ku.dk> wrote: > "William A. Mahaffey III" <wam(a)HiWAAY.net> writes: > > > bob sandefur wrote: > > > > >Hi- > > > > > >Does anyone know if anyone is selling 9.2 ugrade in USA? (nextag > > >found nothing and google found UK sites) > > > I looked at CompUSA yesterday (HSV) & nothing, still 9.1 .... > > Amazon (.com as well as .co.uk) seems to have it. Discounted, even. > > -- > O__ ---- Peter Dalgaard Blegdamsvej 3 > c/ /'_ --- Dept. of Biostatistics 2200 Cph. N > (*) \(*) -- University of Copenhagen Denmark Ph: (+45) 35327918 > ~~~~~~~~~~ - (p.dalgaard(a)biostat.ku.dk) FAX: (+45) 35327907 > > > > -- > Check the List-Unsubscribe header to unsubscribe For additional > commands, email: suse-amd64-help(a)suse.com > > -- If Bill Gates is the Devil then Linus Torvalds must be the Messiah. -- Check the List-Unsubscribe header to unsubscribe For additional commands, email: suse-amd64-help(a)suse.com

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Qt/KDE compilation problem
by Anirban Biswas 08 Nov '04

08 Nov '04

Hi I am using SuSe 9.1 64 bit , recently I upgade KDE to 3.3 & Qt tfrom 3.3.1 to 3.3.3 from SuSe''s site but after this I am unable to compile qt/kde apps getting an error qt-mt library is not found. I checked /usr/lib64/qt3/lib64 & find that libqt-mt.la was not updated it is still showing libqt-mt.so.3.1 & manually editied it & run ldconfig after it still not able to compile. Also for compilation I used --enable-libsufifix=64 flag. So guys any help TIA Anirban Biswas. -- If Bill Gates is the Devil then Linus Torvalds must be the Messiah.

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Proud owner of 9.2
by Örn Hansen 08 Nov '04

08 Nov '04

I just got my SuSE 9.2 box, and upgraded. Must say that I love the new splash screen look, and am overly content with the software. The upgrade went smooth, except for one thing ... Installation of GRUB. It appears that SuSE didn't figure out correctly that I had a small partition on my SATA drive, set for /boot. And whenever I tried to run the installation disk to fix the boot loader, it always put in its own definition of where the root partition was, which in this case was (hd0,2), while the /boot partition was (hd0,5). No matter how much I tried to set the correct root partition, the log window always showed it tried to use the root partition, to access the kernel. My 0,2€ worth, hope it helps. :-)

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Re: [suse-amd64] Bug with mass storage devices USB hotplugging?
by Colin Carter 08 Nov '04

08 Nov '04

I have similar problems with one of my Anypak drives, but not the other Anypak. No problems with either under the old fashioned MS XP. No problems with other usb devices. Colin ---- Original message ---- >Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2004 09:29:41 -0300 >From: Juan Erbes <jerbes(a)arnet.com.ar> >Subject: Re: [suse-amd64] Bug with mass storage devices USB hotplugging? >To: Richard Piper <rpiper(a)med.usyd.edu.au> >Cc: suse-amd64(a)suse.com, Suse-Linux-E <suse-linux-e(a)suse.com> > >Richard Piper wrote: > >> Is there a known problem with hotpugging of USB mass storage devices >> (IDE USB 2.0 hard drives and flash drives)? >> >> The devices are present/visible - lsusb: >> >> Bus 003 Device 002: ID 04b4:0033 Cypress Semiconductor Corp. >> Bus 003 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 >> Bus 002 Device 004: ID 046d:c308 Logitech, Inc. Internet Navigator >> Keyboard >> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 >> Bus 001 Device 013: ID 054c:00ee Sony Corp. >> Bus 001 Device 012: ID 067b:2507 Prolific Technology, Inc. /** IDE >> USB drive >> Bus 001 Device 011: ID 067b:2507 Prolific Technology, Inc. /** IDE >> USB drive >> Bus 001 Device 010: ID 0409:0058 NEC Corp. HighSpeed Hub >> >> but do not appear as a mounted device, or as a scsi device for that >> matter. Is this a known issue with Suse 9.2 or perhaps >> with the kernel for Athlon 64 bit systems? >> >¿It not appears in /media/usb-storage-000000001:xx:xx:xx? > >-- >Check the List-Unsubscribe header to unsubscribe >For additional commands, email: suse-amd64-help(a)suse.com >

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Sound problems after last kernel update
by Thomas Peuss 07 Nov '04

07 Nov '04

Hello list! After the update to kernel 2.6.5-7.111 (SuSE 9.1 Professional) I have problems with my sound hardware. After a reboot the soundcard is not accessible. When I remove the soundcard in YaST and readd it it works like before. There is no error in dmesg or /var/log/messages. The sound-hardware is 0000:00:06.0 Multimedia audio controller: nVidia Corporation nForce3 Audio (rev a2) Subsystem: Holco Enterprise Co, Ltd/Shuttle Computer: Unknown device a550 Flags: bus master, 66Mhz, fast devsel, latency 0, IRQ 3 I/O ports at d400 I/O ports at d800 [size=128] Memory at e8001000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=4K] Capabilities: [44] Power Management version 2 Driver: snd_intel8x0 Any hint? CU Thomas

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