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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