February 1999 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[SuSE Linux] New Linux User
by TXDELBAE＠ctrl.co.uk 06 Feb '99

06 Feb '99

Hello, Well, this Wednesday, I finally plucked up courage and installed Linux onto my home PC. Nothing great for you guy's and gal's, but for a total newbie to anything other than MS Windows, it was a big step. Biggest problem's I had were trying to get my graphics card to work (Diamond Fire GL1000 Pro), and I could not get X Windows configure my mouse. I had to get a new server for my graphics card, and had to disable USB support in my PC Bios. All in all, quite a painless task, and now I have a totally new OS to play around with. Can anyone recommend some good book's for getting to grips with Linux?, and are there any C.A.D. Programs that run under Linux? Thanks Tim Delbaere - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>>

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[SuSE Linux] HUMOR: New OSI seven layer model
by LinuxAdvocate＠iname.com 06 Feb '99

06 Feb '99

The new OSI seven layer model exposed: <A HREF="http://www.europa.com/~dogman/osi/"><A HREF="http://www.europa.com/~dogman/osi/</A">http://www.europa.com/~dogman/osi/</A</A>> (Sorry, Barbara, I had to pass this on.) George - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>>

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[SuSE Linux] ZDNN: Linux desktop move still on hold
by fmiller＠lightlink.com 06 Feb '99

06 Feb '99

<A HREF="http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2204202,00.html"><A HREF="http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2204202,00.html</A">http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2204202,00.html</A</A>> - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>>

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[SuSE Linux] PCMCIA module for SCSI CD-ROM? Repeat query...
by hagenmik＠pipeline.com 06 Feb '99

06 Feb '99

<DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Am attempting to install SuSE 5.3 on a Sony 505F laptop.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Have booted from a floppy and need to recognize Panasonic CD-ROM KXL-D740 .</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT><FONT size=2></FONT><FONT color=#000000 size=2>(DejaNews tells me the Panasonic SCSI card is based on QLogic CSE chip set.)</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>When I attempt to load PCMCIA modules, it finds i82365 chipset and asks for </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2> "Parameters for PCMCIA core modules." I have no idea what to enter.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>If I leave it blank, system freezes.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Can anyone help?</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV></DIV>

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Re: [SuSE Linux] LSB project: succes or failure?
by awol＠STAT.UNIMAAS.NL 06 Feb '99

06 Feb '99

On Tue, 02 Feb 1999 zentara wrote: >alexander volovics wrote: >> But I for one would not like to see fundamentally different Linuxes come >into >> existence. I would like to see essentialy one basis agreed upon and >adhered >> to. The distributions only putting different flavored icing on the same >> cake. And working together to promote and deliver a superior product. >> >> I am very interested in hearing your opinions on these matters and I do >think >> >> Should we users make our voice heard with respect to LSB? Can we leave it >> to the companies? Do we even want a commercialy succesfull Linux? >It goes without saying that the point has been made for standardizing >directory structures and config files. But I can use Midnight >Commander on any distribution so far. Elf's run on all the machines, >except for the annoying glibc problem. I too compile and run programs like Lyx, Xisp, Enlightenment, etc. without any problems on both SuSE 5.3 and RH 5.2. But that is not the whole story: I professionaly use a program that does/did not compile without problems on RH but gave problems on SuSE because SuSE had an older version of 'readline' than RH and also an older (or other?) version of 'f2c' than RH. (Fortran progs compiling without problems on RH would give all kinds of errors on SuSE). Furthermore there were some changes necessary due to differing locations of files. At the moment I have a commercial Linux app that gives problems on both SuSE and RH. 'Strace' shows different things happening when trying to open files on both. You certainly know that RPM's made for SuSE (base) will not necessarily work on RH and vice versa (and I am not talking about libc-glibc) These are only minor irritations of course, often easily corrected. But what if these small differences start becoming larger? And think of commercial ISV's developing for Linux? >Also, if there were standards, it would slow down development because >if there was something you really needed to change, you would need the >consent of all your colleagues. That depends on WHAT is standardized. >Currently, all the distros can do what they >want, and let the distro "speak for itself". Who will set the standard? >Will it be an "International Convention of Linux Developers", or a >dictatorial proclamation from Linus Torvalds, or will it be Redhat >ramming it down our throats? The distros are (or should be) represented in the LSB project. I myself would not like everything 'fixed' or 'dictated' (I am an anarchist at heart) but on the other hand I use Linux for work=money=bread and I don't want to have to spend too much time with "unnecessary" tinkering and endless searches: Linux should be Linux. It is pretending to be 'grown up' now and not any longer (solely) a hackers plaything. Alexander ------------------------------------- Alexander Volovics Dept of Methodology & Statistics Maastricht University, Maastricht, NL ------------------------------------- - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>>

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RE: [SuSE Linux] New Linux User
by Surjit.Bains＠hsam.co.uk 06 Feb '99

06 Feb '99

ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ This message and any attachments to it are subject to copyright and are sent for the personal attention of the addressee. It may include information which is legally privileged and exempt from disclosure. If you receive this communication in error, please advise us immediately. ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ I've looked at a few Linux books here's my recommendations.. Using Linux (QUE) about £25 Very much Redhat Based... Good if you have Redhat. Running Linux (O'reilly) < £25 Solid Book, most of the concepts explained clearly, a bit dated but probably better for an 'unbiased' Linux and command line detail. Linux (Update 3 I think) (QUE) about £45 Pretty good book comes with Slackware Caldera and Redhat and Star Office ... But lacking in detail... Kind of spreads itself a bit thin on all three Distribs.. Networking Linux (Can't Remember who the publisher it's got a blue cover) can't remember the price Excellent book ( as a Network Newbie )on Networking explains concepts very clearly and explains how to setup IP Masq, PPP, Web Server Setup, Kernel compliation... I hope this helps... Surjit. -----Original Message----- From: Delbaere, Tim [<A HREF="mailto:TXDELBAE@ctrl.co.uk">mailto:TXDELBAE@ctrl.co.uk</A>] Sent: 05 February 1999 09:58 To: 'Linux List' Subject: [SuSE Linux] New Linux User Importance: Low ========================================== WARNING: External Email: This message was received from a source external to HSAM and therefore the sender's identity cannot be verified. ========================================== Hello, Well, this Wednesday, I finally plucked up courage and installed Linux onto my home PC. Nothing great for you guy's and gal's, but for a total newbie to anything other than MS Windows, it was a big step. Biggest problem's I had were trying to get my graphics card to work (Diamond Fire GL1000 Pro), and I could not get X Windows configure my mouse. I had to get a new server for my graphics card, and had to disable USB support in my PC Bios. All in all, quite a painless task, and now I have a totally new OS to play around with. Can anyone recommend some good book's for getting to grips with Linux?, and are there any C.A.D. Programs that run under Linux? Thanks Tim Delbaere - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>> - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>>

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[SuSE Linux] Kernel 2.2 and Penguin
by larry.yates＠compaq.com 06 Feb '99

06 Feb '99

Hi! I compiled kernel 2.2 mainly to see the penguin upon logon, but I see no penguin... Seriously, I had other reasons for checking out the 2.2 kernel, but I 'really' wanted to see that penguin... What did I do wrong? -Larry - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>>

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[SuSE Linux] external modems for linux
by samelash＠ix.netcom.com 06 Feb '99

06 Feb '99

I have an internal 56K modem , and my pc is really short on irqs ect... I am considering purchasing an external 56 k modem. 1/ are these easier to set up ? 2/ what brands/models work with linux ? 3/ can a linux/samba server be set up so that win95/8 users can use a single modem to dial out to the isp using the same modem ?? If so is this difficult to set up ?? thanks Samy - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>>

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Re: [SuSE Linux] New Linux User
by tsteven＠maptel.es 05 Feb '99

05 Feb '99

----- Original Message ----- From: Delbaere, Tim <TXDELBAE(a)ctrl.co.uk> To: 'Linux List' <suse-linux-e(a)suse.com> Sent: Friday, February 05, 1999 10:58 AM Subject: [SuSE Linux] New Linux User > >Hello, > >Well, this Wednesday, I finally plucked up courage and installed Linux onto >my home PC. Nothing great for you guy's and gal's, but for a total newbie to >anything other than MS Windows, it was a big step. Biggest problem's I had >were trying to get my graphics card to work (Diamond Fire GL1000 Pro), and I >could not get X Windows configure my mouse. I had to get a new server for my >graphics card, and had to disable USB support in my PC Bios. All in all, >quite a painless task, and now I have a totally new OS to play around with. Hi, Me too,now have SuSE 5.3 up and running without many problems. I also had a problem when setting up my mouse:- if i set it up first with YaST when doing the initial installation and then set up X with SAX then I got a multiple entry problem. I resolved this by saying no in YaST then using SAX to configure it later. After following this list for some time before trying linux I thought the biggest problems would be with some kinds of hardware, eg soundcards but happily my awe 64 card worked perfectly ( using tcd ) the first time after changing kernels to 2.0.36 and using the sound options when building the new kernel. In fact all i had to change was the irq to 10 and dma channel 1 to 0, what puzzles me is how one would know these figures if it wasnt set up on a windows box first?. Complaints?? only one so far, I have found it absolutely impossible :) to get the simplest form of connection to my isp up and running, How come its so easy under W9x?? and so complicated under linux??? Trevor. >Tim Delbaere >- >To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with >this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e >Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the >archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>> - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>>

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[SuSE Linux] PCMCIAsupport
by mathowel＠nmsu.edu 05 Feb '99

05 Feb '99

how can I compile PCMCIA support for a Linksys Ethernet Card. Currently there is no PCMCIA support at all, no lights on the dongle or anything. If anyone has any suggestions at all I would appreciate it. Matthew D. Howell mathowel(a)nmsu.edu NMSU - To get out of this list, please send email to majordomo(a)suse.com with this text in its body: unsubscribe suse-linux-e Check out the SuSE-FAQ at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A">http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/</A</A>> and the archiv at <A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html"><A HREF="http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A">http://www.suse.com/Mailinglists/suse-linux-e/index.html</A</A>>

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