November 2001 - openSUSE PPC - openSUSE Mailing Lists

Problem with grep
by David Callaghan 16 Nov '01

16 Nov '01

I just installed 7.1 on an RS6000, and the first thing I did was to grep mysql, but now I have no prompt. Its like I'm in vi except I can't exit. I can't do anyhting except type. Do I have to manually turn off the machine?

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Re: [suse-ppc] suse-linux and 667Mhz- powerbook G4
by suse-ben＠e9000.de 16 Nov '01

16 Nov '01

Am 14.11.2001 16:03:51, schrieb Olaf Hering <olh(a)suse.de>: >On Wed, Nov 14, suse-ben(a)e9000.de wrote: >> >> okay, this works :-) i see the blue yast screen - but >> next error is: i can't start YaST1 (after loading datas into ramdisk a red window appears "Die Installation wurde nicht ordnungsgemäß abgeschlossen!) >> on YaST2 : fallback to the text backend of YaST2: >> modprobe: modprobe: Can't open dependencies file /lib/modules/2.4.12/modules.dep (No such file or directory) > >Hit ctrl+l here to redraw the screen. > > >Gruss Olaf > >-- > $ man clone > >BUGS > Main feature not yet implemented... > okay, this works! i could (with some problems) install and start the system but: i have to boot via openfirmware and the install - file you i have to load networkdrivers via linuxrc then i can boot the installed system, kde works, but: there are color-errors sax2 can't start because it doesn't detect the grafikcard when x starting automatically at booting, sometimes (i think every time something is written to the console log) the display switches to the tty7 the @ is not via keys command+l but via alt+q reachable should i send you some logs? which? to where? can you give me help for kernel sources and tips how i can compile for booting without the o+f install ? can i do something for you? greetings from ben ps: thanx for your fast respond

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when will 7.3ppc be available via ftp
by Timo Schoeler 16 Nov '01

16 Nov '01

or is this only for 'not so well sold' versions like SPARC? [capitalism rules ;)] -- best regrards, timo -------------------------------------------------- 'I sense much NT in you, NT leads to Blue Screen. Blue Screen leads to downtime, downtime leads to suffering. NT is the path to the darkside.' - Unknown Apple Un*x Jedi --------------------------------------------------

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Re: [suse-ppc] RS/6000 43p 140 does not boot (SuSE 7.1)
by David Callaghan 15 Nov '01

15 Nov '01

It sounds like you already checked out http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/olh_ppc_43p140.html and followed the instructions. I have not done this myself (I have a B50 and the boxed PPC 7.1), but I was helping someone on the mailing list (dovay(a)athena.sicomnet.edu.mx) get information on this today as he had to build about 10 43p 140s. He might have some practical experience to share with you.

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Using IBM NetVista thin clients with SuSE on RS6K
by David Callaghan 15 Nov '01

15 Nov '01

I'm looking to see if anyone else has set up an network of IBM NetVista 22800i thin clients with SuSE on an RS6K. The NetVista's can be booted from an RS6K using a TurboLinux-developed program. However, I have a preference for using SuSE Linux on the RS6K since we have some SuSE Intel machines already, a few Macs who could probably use a little lilo in their lives and TurboLinux wanted $5K for their boxed OS! If anyone has done this yet, any advice would be invaluable.

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Re: [suse-ppc] Download SuSE 7.1 ....
by David Callaghan 15 Nov '01

15 Nov '01

You will not find iso images of SuSE for PPC anywhere but in the boxed version. I purchased the box version and the installation was very easy. Otherwise, you must download an image (not iso), then use two diskettes to boot up the RS/6000 and install SuSE. Instructions for how to do this can be found at the SuSE support database (http://sdb.suse.de/sdb/en/html/). By searching the SDB for "PPC: installation on IBM RS/6000 43p 140" you will find an article entitled "PPC: installation on IBM RS/6000 43p 140 (08.11.2001)". The english version of this article is located at http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/olh_ppc_43p140.html This article describes exacly where to get the files for the diskettes and what to do with them. Again, only the boxed version provides bootable CDs for PPC. You must boot from diskettes to install the free, downloadable images. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: <dovay(a)athena.sicomnet.edu.mx> Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 12:08:30 -0600 (CST) >I search in the mirrors of suse and not found Iso images of suse for ppc > >then how install suse in my box? > > > >

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Re: [suse-ppc] Download SuSE 7.1 ....
by David Callaghan 15 Nov '01

15 Nov '01

At this point, it does not look like you can download an iso version of PPC 7.1, but you do have options. It looks like the best idea is to go to the SuSE distribution page, find a local mirror site and download the PPC 7.1 from there. (You'll find the list of ftp sites at http://www.suse.com/us/support/download/suse_linux/index.html) Next, follow Rolf Schmidt <rschmid(a)suse.de> advice: Please have also a look at our SDB for this machine: PPC: installation on IBM RS/6000 43p 140 By downloading the image and creating the diskettes as described in the SDB, you will be able to set up your RS6000s. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: <dovay(a)athena.sicomnet.edu.mx> Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 11:42:01 -0600 (CST) >I check munch site, include linuxiso.org, >http://www.distrowatch.com/suse.htm >http://www.softlandindia.com/Linux/LinuxDistributions.htm >and more... > > >hthen where download this software suse linux > > > >

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Virtual terminal size is higher than real terminal, changing vide o in mac destroys linux
by AllanL 15 Nov '01

15 Nov '01

[AllanL] in suse 7.1 2.4 kernel, I have an s900 with twinturbo, suse is the only distribution that works. 1. The virtual terminal is higher , when I start with 1024*768 it is slightly higher, when I start with 1280*1024 it is much higher, is there any way to make it the same size. 2. If I change the resolution in mac os, the linux desktop is messed up when I boot into linux, I found that setting force seems to help, is this the maturity of the imsttfb driver or is there a fix. Also, can I adjust the resolution of real and virtual in linux.

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Re: [suse-ppc] 7.1 text-based on RS6K
by David Callaghan 15 Nov '01

15 Nov '01

Use VT100 emulation. To do this manually on the IBM InfoWindow II 3153: Press <CTRL> + <minus on the number pad>. Under F1 screen, set 'Emulation=VT100' Press <CTRL> + <minus on the number pad> (again), and press 'y' to save changes. To do this from the command line during setup: append TERM=vt100 to the line: install console=ttyS0,9600 Thanks to all those who at IBM and SuSE who provided this information!

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Re: [suse-ppc] RS6K standard Ethernet card supported?
by slangrid＠ca.ibm.com 15 Nov '01

15 Nov '01

The B50 is a rack mounted 150. Same components, different layout. The AMD PCNet32 Chipset is used on both for onboard 10/100 Solution. The same chip is used with the PCI card solution. Use the PCNet32 driver, not NE2000. ** The opinions stated are mine and do not reflect those of my employer ** IBM Toronto Software Lab IT Services - ADTC Support slangrid(a)ca.ibm.com (905) 413-4226 Joseph Manojlovich <manojlov(a)cse.psu.edu> on 11/14/2001 06:09:51 PM Please respond to Joseph Manojlovich <manojlov(a)cse.psu.edu> To: suse-ppc(a)suse.com cc: Subject: Re: [suse-ppc] RS6K standard Ethernet card supported? I'm not positive about the B50, but my 150 (and the 2 models have similar specs) has an AMD PCNet32 PCI card integrated. I'd hope IBM wouldn't be stupid enough to embed a NE2K, especially a PCI version. Ugh. Let it die people... :) On Wed, Nov 14, 2001 at 05:55:50PM -0500, David Callaghan wrote: > The RS6K B50 comes standard with the PCI IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter (unless its token-ring, fddi, of course!). > > During installation, the Selection of Network Devices screen does not directly offer this as an option. Also, the Hardware Database doesn't show any IBM ethernet cards as being supported. > > I was going to choose NE2000 (PCI), but in the SuSe knowledgebase, there are some articles saying this may not be a good idea (kfr_16) or that the system may not recognize the card (rb_nwkconfig). > > Has anyone found problems with the on-board Ethernet adapter on the B50 under the NE2000 PCI driver? Did you use another driver? > > Thanks for your help. -- Joe Manojlovich manojlov(a)cse.psu.edu "And a thermostat on a home furnace... is that supposed to go to 5000 degrees, do you think?"

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RS6K standard Ethernet card supported?
by David Callaghan 14 Nov '01

14 Nov '01

The RS6K B50 comes standard with the PCI IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter (unless its token-ring, fddi, of course!). During installation, the Selection of Network Devices screen does not directly offer this as an option. Also, the Hardware Database doesn't show any IBM ethernet cards as being supported. I was going to choose NE2000 (PCI), but in the SuSe knowledgebase, there are some articles saying this may not be a good idea (kfr_16) or that the system may not recognize the card (rb_nwkconfig). Has anyone found problems with the on-board Ethernet adapter on the B50 under the NE2000 PCI driver? Did you use another driver? Thanks for your help.

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Re: [suse-ppc] Linux 7.1 hangs on installation
by Jose Hime 14 Nov '01

14 Nov '01

Thank you for your prompt response. I will try your solution, but... how can I set kernel args before the installation? I am sorry if this is a beginner question, but I have set kernel args only AFTER installations, never BEFORE (I am an experienced Intel Linux user, not PCC). When I boot, the system does not ask me for any kernel parameter (I boot from the CD with PPCBug), so how can I set parameters for SuSE install? Thank you again, Jose Hime At 11:15 14/11/01 +0100, you wrote: > >Try "video=clgen:off" as kernel arg. This Cirrus Logic >framebuffer version is buggy. You could try kernel 2.4 instead. > > >Gruss Olaf >

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7.1 text-based on RS6K
by David Callaghan 14 Nov '01

14 Nov '01

I'm using an IBM 3153 ASCII terminal connected to a RS6000 B50 to install 7.1. Unfortunately, the screen does not refresh or display correctly and becomes unusable after loading YAST. I've experimented with different setup settings (Emulation, AutoScroll, etc) and I've had no luck. Any suggestions for setting up a terminal to use a text-based install?

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Oct 4 2001 evolution rpm - cant find libgal.so.9
by Mark Anderson 14 Nov '01

14 Nov '01

Running Powerbook G4 with SuSE Linux PPC 7.1 with current on-line patches and bug update and all October 4 2001 Gnome 1.4 base packages. (You guys did a great job with the SuSE Linux Gnome Service!!) October 4 2001 evolution rpm depends on libgal.so.9 and can't find. looked everywhere for version 9 with no success (using rpmfind.net and suse site quick search) forced rpm install. evolution will then launch displaying the launch screen briefly but quits unexpectedly (but gracefully) prior to displaying anything else. tried creating symbolic link called libgal.so.9 to libgal.so.12, still doesn't recognize libgal.so.9 (maybe in wrong directory?). What to do? Thanks Mark

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DFP support for kernel radeonfb.c added
by Kevin B.Hendricks 14 Nov '01

14 Nov '01

Hi, Okay, with lots of help from Ani and Ben and starting with Ani's most recent radeon code which worked for LCDs and with a lot of testing on my Apple Flat Panel 17 connected to a Radeon Mac Edition card on the dvi port with a dviAtor adapter, I now have the DFP support for radeon frame buffer working well including parsing of the EDID block from OF. To control all of this, I have added two additional options to the kernel parameters passed to radeonfb.c of_edid - which means look in the OF device tree in /proc and grab the detailed timings from the EDID block dfp - overrides the monitor detection and set MT_DFP lcd - overrides the monitor detection and set MT_LCD So my kernel line in yaboot.conf looks like the following: append="video=radeon:of_edid,dfp" The panel x and y resolution are taken from the EDID block and a default_var structure is built up from the detailed timings so no change to the deault block or passing of panel_yres is needed. I have also fixed the setting of fp_XXX registers including stretch to properly intialize their values so that if OF does not set them in some correct "initial state" things will still work. (I need this to get my panel working). All of this depends on their being an EDID block in /proc under the Radeon device tree (it exists on my machine). You can simply look in /proc in the device_tree to see if one exists on your machine (need to have the monitor connected for it to be created). Since there are a lot of changes and since other people have submitted radeon patches recently, I have attached my complete files (radeonfb.c and radeon.h) in the form of a tar archive to this e-mail so that others may more easily understand the changes. I hope this helps others with flat panels but be warned I have only tested them on my own machine. So don't come back to me if your FP goes up in smoke. Use at your own RISK! BTW: Using a dviAtor, and an Apple 17 inch flat panel is a real blast and now all of my eye strain is gone! Have fun! Kevin

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Re: [suse-ppc] suse-linux and 667Mhz- powerbook G4
by suse-ben＠e9000.de 14 Nov '01

14 Nov '01

Am 13.11.2001 18:48:41, schrieb Olaf Hering <olh(a)suse.de>: >On Tue, Nov 13, suse-ben(a)e9000.de wrote: > >> can anybody help me? >> i can't install suse linux ppc 7.1 on my new powerbook- i've tried also mandrake 8.0PPC >> i've tried to copy the MACOS ROM to copy in the (suse) boot-folder of my 32MB Partition HPFS - but all what happend was that there was a small pinguin at the little happy face >> >> during my installation- trys of mandrake i've got the feeling there are some problems with the ati-fb settings (RADEON?) > >You need a newer kernel. >Download this file: >ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/ppc/kernel/BETA/deflt/vmlinux.initrd.elf-pmac > >rename it to "install" and copy it to the root of your 32mb boot >partition. >Then go to OpenFirmware with command+option+o+f and type > >boot hd:9,install video=ofonly > >The 9 is the partition number, that may vary in your setup. > >> How long I have to wait for PPC7.3 SuSE and will 7.3 boot and install on my mac? > >I will be available in the next days. > > >Gruss Olaf > >-- > $ man clone > >BUGS > Main feature not yet implemented... > okay, this works :-) i see the blue yast screen - but next error is: i can't start YaST1 (after loading datas into ramdisk a red window appears "Die Installation wurde nicht ordnungsgemäß abgeschlossen!) on YaST2 : fallback to the text backend of YaST2: modprobe: modprobe: Can't open dependencies file /lib/modules/2.4.12/modules.dep (No such file or directory) is there an ftp mirror from where i can try to install? any other ideas? grüße v. ben

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Linux 7.1 hangs on installation
by Jose Hime 14 Nov '01

14 Nov '01

Dear All: I am experiencing a problem during SuSE 7.1 PPC installation. First of all, I have a Motorola PowerStack computer, with a 603 processor. During its boot I request its debug utility and I enter the following command: pboot 0 50 Then, the CD installation starts and after a while I get the message above: ---cut--- Linux NET4.0 for Linux 2.2 Based upon Swansea University Computer Society NET3.039 NET4: Unix domain sockets 1.0 for Linux NET4.0. NET4: Linux TCP/IP 1.0 for NET4.0. PI Protocols: ICMP, UDP, TCP, IGMP TCP: Hash tables configured (ehash 65536 bhash 65536) Initializing RT netlink socket Starting kswapd v 1.5 clgen: Driver for Cirrus Logic based graphic boards, v1.5.2 Found PCI device, base address 0 is 0x0, btype set to 6 base address 1 is 0x0 Attempt to get OF info for MacPicasso Attempt to get PCI info for Cirrus Graphics Card Board address: $0, register address: $0 Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 000003c4 (er ror 42000000) NIP: C01A2C38 XER: 00000000 LR: C01A26E4 REGS: c3f7fd90 TRAP: 0300 MSR: 00009032 [EE, IR, DR, ME] TASK = c3f7e000[1] 'swapper' mm->pgd c0200000 Last syscall: 120 GPR00: C01A2A18 C3F7FE40 C3F7E000 0000000F 00000001 00000001 C0220000 00000000 GPR08: 0000100F 00000000 C0220000 C0285334 24888024 00000000 00000000 00000000 GPR16: 00000000 00000000 20000002 00000000 0FFFF000 E0001FFE 00000000 00000000 GPR24: 00000000 00000000 40000000 C3F7FE88 C0220000 C3F7FE58 C03B2320 C0285334 Entering xmon kernel debugger. ---cut--- After this message, the system freezes. Can someone help me? Thanks in advance, Hime José Luís Hime Synchro Sistemas de Informações Tel: 55 11 3758-0021 Fax: 55 11 3758-3773 jhime(a)synchro.com.br

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suse-linux and 667Mhz- powerbook G4
by suse-ben＠e9000.de 13 Nov '01

13 Nov '01

can anybody help me? i can't install suse linux ppc 7.1 on my new powerbook- i've tried also mandrake 8.0PPC i've tried to copy the MACOS ROM to copy in the (suse) boot-folder of my 32MB Partition HPFS - but all what happend was that there was a small pinguin at the little happy face during my installation- trys of mandrake i've got the feeling there are some problems with the ati-fb settings (RADEON?) How long I have to wait for PPC7.3 SuSE and will 7.3 boot and install on my mac? please help me... maybe some comfort ? greetings ben

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Install 7.1 on RS/6K w/ terminal
by David Callaghan 13 Nov '01

13 Nov '01

I just purchased 7.1 and a new RS6K with an ASCII terminal. I am able to boot from the CD-ROM but I never get to see the installation screen. I was advised by SuSE tech support, during installtion, to enter boot: install console=/dev/ttyS0,9600 and then I would be able to see the installation screen. This did not work. I have requested additional information from tech support but have gotten no answer. Has anyone done this yet? Thanks for any help.

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Suse ppc and printing
by AllanL 13 Nov '01

13 Nov '01

First I would like to say that suse 7.1 w 2.4 kernal is the only release that saw my twinturbo, mandrake and yellow dog died. Keep up the good work. Issues: Having difficulty with tcp/ip printer setup, using a ricoh, I set up the remote printer, it says the printer is reachable but then I cannot print a test page, I went through some research and found that linux print said to change the port to 544 (from memory) on my printer, but it rejects anything less than 1000. Any help appreciated. Perhaps sse 7.3 for the ppc with netatalk will solve this.

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Linux on IBM-RISC-6000-Systemen
by DI Harald ARNOLD 13 Nov '01

13 Nov '01

Dear helpers (I am new on linux-ppc-list) ! sorry - I saw that this list is in english ! I have some old Risc/6000 computers at home. Is there a possibility to install SuSE-Linux on following systems: - IBM RISC-6000 Model 390 - IBM RISC-6000 Model 43P-100 - IBM RISC-6000 Model 520 - IBM RISC-6000 Model 220 - IBM RISC-6000 Model 320 I think that I know SuSE for Intel/AMD-Chips. Where can I find some know-how for Risc6000- Systems: SuSE-How-To, articels, books, ... Are there special informations about connection of two or more models (220, 320, 520) in a cluster ? I want to play for me with such an environment. greetings Harald ARNOLD

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MOL 0.9.60-49
by Mutscheller＠t-online.de 12 Nov '01

12 Nov '01

Hi, I am using SuSE Linux 7.1 on a Power Mac G3. I got mol-0.9.60-49 and the km_mol-0.9.60-49 modules and installed these two archives. Following the compilation instruction ( make clean, make, make install) I rebuild MOL. If I now start mol I get the following response. MacG3:/usr/lib/mol/bin # startmol ==================================================================== No mol-0.9.60 kernel modules corresponding to the running 2.4.2 kernel were found ('startmol --list' displays installed version). Recompile the mol kernel modules (recommended) or try starting MOL using the '-a' switch. The '-a' flag can be made default by adding 'allow_kver_mismatch: yes' to /etc/molrc. ==================================================================== MacG3:/usr/lib/mol/bin # startmol -a ==================================================================== No kernel module suitable for this kernel was found. The MOL kernel modules must be recompiled (refer to www.maconlinux.org for instructions). The command 'startmol --list' can be used to display installed kernel modules. ==================================================================== MacG3:/usr/lib/mol/bin # startmol --list --------------------------------- Installed modules: --------------------------------- 2.2.18/misc --------------------------------- Running kernel: 2.4.2 --------------------------------- -noav = No AltiVec -smp = Multiprocessor Kernel Why are the modules for the 2.2.18 kernel loaded and not the ones for the 2.4.2 kernel ? Alfred

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Apple talk printer
by Ritchie-W＠t-online.de 12 Nov '01

12 Nov '01

Hi all, I am using a powerbook G3 with a HP laserjet 4ML on the printer/modem port, run on MAC OS with Apple Talk. How is it possible to configure the port ttyS0 in a way, that i can print to printer with KDE 2.X I have Suse 7.1 PPC with kernel version 2.4.2 and KDE version 2.2.1 . Thanks for help Richard

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Update Install on s900 , installed, video issue, partition issue, network printer, sound works
by Allan E. Levy 12 Nov '01

12 Nov '01

I used apple disk setup to partition my 2 gig scsi disk, It complained during the install of foreign partitions and made me use the expert settings, I had to set the partition to format , worked on ext2 but I did not get swap right. Reinstalled and working The video on my twin turbo works but the virtual window is a little taller than the physical one, so I always am scrolling up and down, can I fix this. I have tried to set up a network tcp/ip printer since I have a ricoh 2000ap postscript with ethernet, I followed the instructions in setting up a tcp/ip printer, but I cannot print to it. It says waiting for 192.168.1.140 , my printer

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Open Office
by Joss Winn 12 Nov '01

12 Nov '01

Hello, Is anyone successfully using OpenOffice-638c-0 ? I have the version from SuSE installed but as soon as I go to the menu bar and click on it, it sends a message saying "An unrecoverable error has occured" and then quits. Also if I open a Word document using the toolbar icons rather than the menu bar File->Open, then I can view the codument but when I try to save it, the application hangs and I have to killall. Any ideas? Thanks Joss --

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