March 2000 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[SLE] Yast freeze?
by jdenning＠pobox.com 16 Mar '00

16 Mar '00

I posted this problem a week or so ago. Using Yast to install update packages via ftp using @home. Yast would freeze, and I can't get out of it. I'd have to force it to quit with a ctrl-z or ctrl-c. The version of Yast is the update posted 1.0.3.5 I think. I'm not sure if the freeze is caused by a loss of contact with the server or what. So my questions are. Any idea why it might freeze? And if it does freeze again is there any good way to get out of it so I can start it again and finish the updates? -JD- John W Denning A+ ( ( ( ) ) ) jdenning(a)pobox.com Salt Lake City, UT ) ) )( ( ( (801)322-2056 JD's UnderWater Photo Course - http://www.pobox.com/~jdenning/uwpc.html -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] Videoconferencing
by chris.reeves＠iname.com 16 Mar '00

16 Mar '00

Hi there everyone, We're looking to set up a videoconferencing link here, and it would be great if I could get people's opinions of some things. First off is the speed of internet connection. Currently we're on a 56k dialup link... which clearly isn't going to be able to cope with the demands of videoconferencing. Question here: will ISDN do the job well, or will we have to look for something with higher bandwidth? If so, what would you suggest? Unfortunately we're going to have to wait a while to get ADSL in our area, and I'm not sure about a cable modem, but it is a possibility. Second - since the other users are currently using Windows as their OS of 'choice' ;-) they will probably end up using MS NetMeeting for the actual videoconferencing. By the time this videoconferencing system is set up, there should be a Linux firewall system providing the gateway to the 'net. I am aware that it is possible to get NetMeeting to go through the firewall, so this shouldn't be a problem. Eventually, however, it would be nice to use a Linux based videoconferencing package... so I'm wondering if anyone knows of such a beast? Preferably it will be compatible with NetMeeting, since there is one computer where I can't do anything about the installed OS. Number three (I almost forgot this one) - what sort of hardware would you suggest for this? By hardware I mean camera and capture card, rather than processor, etc. At the moment we do have a camera and capture card set up on the remote end (the one I have no control over) but we are still to buy the kit for this end. It would be great if your suggestions were compatible with Linux, of course... If you have any other comment or something you think should be discussed that I've forgotten about, feel free to shout out ;-) Thanks in advance, Chris -- __ _ -o)/ / (_)__ __ ____ __ Chris Reeves /\\ /__/ / _ \/ // /\ \/ / ICQ# 22219005 _\_v __/_/_//_/\_,_/ /_/\_\ -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] SCSI emulation and modem
by bmail＠club-internet.fr 16 Mar '00

16 Mar '00

Hello, I don't understand why, but since I activated the scsi emulation in the 2.2.10 kernel of my SuSE 6.2 (in order to use a IDE cdr/rw), my modem is always "busy" when I try to launch KPPP. First, my modem on ttyS1 doesn't operate, second, obviously... the cdr doesn't operate no more. I'm trying to declare it as /dev/scd0 (it is the master on the second ide port), as it is often describe in many manuals. But someone told me that a scdx device is only in read only mode ...! (cdrecord -scanbus tells me: no scsi device found) Well, to be brief, I'd like to use my CDR AND my modem. Thanks ever so much in advance, and sorry for my poor skills concerning my english, and Linux). Bertrand. ********************************************************* bmail(a)club-internet.fr ********************************************************* -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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Re: [SLE] Sax is nice, but...
by hccr＠thecity.sfsu.edu 16 Mar '00

16 Mar '00

Vidor Demeter wrote: > I had some similar problems with a Linux box > and I solved it by NOT LOADING GPM :) Thanks for this tip, which has solved the problem. Now I type "/etc/rc.d/gpm stop" and then the mouse works OK in Xwindows. It's much simpler than using sax every time. ---------------------------------------------- Charles Rathbone San Francisco, California Voice & fax: 415-928-7347 Email: hccr(a)thecity.sfsu.edu ---------------------------------------------- -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] nslookup and yast error
by rhughson＠home.com 16 Mar '00

16 Mar '00

Two things. Just installed xemacs and am trying to update its packages (as per the install instructions from xemacs.org) and keep getting an error that says 'no such file or directory: nslookup' and indeed nslookup does not exist anywhere on my system. Is it on the Suse cd's somewhere so I can install it? I was under the impression that it was a regular sys admin command and am surprised that it is not on my system anywhere. and two, I posted this a few days ago and got no bites so thought I would try again: Am using yast to update kde on my 6.2 from ftp.suse.com. All was going well until i got the error message 'error storing record ld_linux.so.2 into //var/lib/rpm/requiredby.rpm'. I haven't been able to update anything since...I keep getting this error. Would someone shed some light for me and tell what it means? Thanks. -- -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] mailing list server
by graemer＠graenet.com 16 Mar '00

16 Mar '00

Hi, I'm new to Suse (just ordered it, running demo of 6.3 on my workstation) and wondering if it comes with Majordomo or equivalent mailing list server software. If so is there a GUI management tool for it, or preferably a html interface? Many thanks. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Graeme Robinson graemer(a)graenet.com http://www.graenet.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] a kool discovery about cablemodem...
by steganos1＠home.com 16 Mar '00

16 Mar '00

well i dont know if anyone knows this or not so i will tell my little discovery... i recently moved outta the house i was in and didnt tell @home and the house i moved to has the same cable tv provider as my modem was and when i hooked up the computer it got block sync in a matter of 10-15 minutes...so i guess that is really good...i will tell @home just to keep the peace but i thought it was kool that i didnt have to have them come out and all and try and bill me for tecks to come out....well i been offline for a week in the middle of moving and i got 822, emails i have to read so have a good one.... l -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] Long Post! Behind the MS Registration Wizard - part 3 from WOW
by JerryKreps＠alltel.net 15 Mar '00

15 Mar '00

5. BEHIND THE OFFICE REGISTRATION WIZARD - PART 3 Our in-depth look at the Office Registration Wizard has promted from interesting responses, including an article in the Washington Times from Mark Kellner http://www.washtimes.com/technology/bizcomputer0313.htm. KEEPING YOUR CONFIRMATION CODE The confirmation code you receive from Microsoft is your key to unlocking ongoing use of Office on that computer. But once you have entered into your computer, you'll never see it again! The confirmation code is not displayed on any screen once you have completed the registration process. If you don't have the Confirmation Code recorded elsewhere you'll have to apply to Microsoft for another code. If you are reinstalling on the same computer then the Internet registration option should work - even if you are beyond the first two Confirmation Codes - here's why. When you request a confirmation code the Microsoft system checks your history of installations, it should recognize that the 'new' request is really a duplicate of one approved previously. Notwithstanding that we suggest that anyone who regularly reinstalls Office 2000 for any reason make a separate note of the confirmation code they are given plus the Product Key and computer that confirmation applies to. This may not be necessary for many people with relatively stable computer setups - but for those who are always tinkering, adding, reformatting etc it's invaluable advice. In theory getting another code from Microsoft should not be a problem if their registration system works perfectly but, as we've already seen, the process of getting a confirmation code is hardly flawless. It's better to rely on your own resources than trust Microsoft to honor their promises. As a worst case Microsoft can refuse to give you a confirmation code and you're stuck with a non-working copy of Office. Even if there are no hardware changes on your computer, if you have to reinstall Office (after a computer crash for example) that confirmation code can get going again. Better to type in a number you already have than rely on Microsoft to be available when you need them. Changing your hard drive will require a new confirmation code unless you have the old one ready to type back in. When you type the code in the ORW will realize that your hardware is slightly different to that in the Installation ID but if the difference is only small the confirmation will be accepted. If you don't have the previous confirmation code then you'll have to contact Microsoft for a fresh confirmation, this may count against your use of confirmations and could impact your future ability to get a working copy of Office. According to Microsoft, if you call for another registration code the system is smart enough to work out that the new Installation ID represents a deviation from the previously registered computer (not a totally new computer). Customers are allowed codes for the same machine as many times as need be. This recognizes the fact that people occasionally crash/corrupt their machines and go through a re-installation process. You could do this an unlimited number of times via any registration method (including the Internet) and not get rejected. That fact should be taken into account by Microsoft staff when issuing additional confirmation codes. Based on our experience and reader feedback we don't share Redmond's confidence that the proper distinction will be made. In our opinion the best thing to do is keep a record of the Installation ID (the number you give to Microsoft) and the Confirmation code (the code you get from Microsoft) plus the computer they apply to. You can then re-use the confirmation if necessary without referring to Microsoft in some cases of small hardware changes. This reduces the number of separate confirmation codes you have to ask for and thus reducing the possibility of a dispute about 'over-use'. You can enter a previous confirmation code when the ORW appears simply by choosing the 'Telephone' registration option and entering the code as if you had Microsoft on the line. Keep in mind that an 'old' confirmation code may not always work. It depends on the number and nature of the hardware changes made since the original installation. Also the confirmation code will only work with the matching Product Key on the same computer it was issued for. If the confirmation code isn't accepted then you'll have to call the registration center (not Technical Support). Registration centers (unlike Tech support) are available 24/7 and are setup to deal with registration specific questions. It's only fair to warn you that Microsoft doesn't recommend that customers make a note of the confirmation codes for re-use on the same computer. They have confidence that their system is sufficiently reliable to provide confirmations when you request them and also properly detect repeated requests for the same user and computer. They've asked us to remind people that if the confirmation code does not work you should call the registration center NOT tech support. We don't share Redmond's confidence in their technology and feel customers should have their own records. Even if you don't have to re-enter a confirmation code, it may be useful to have your own record of confirmations requested and received in case of a dispute. PRIVACY PROS AND CONS Do you give your personal information (name, address etc) when registering or not? According to Microsoft it is entirely optional, but as we've already noted their staff apparently have other ideas. While it is true that giving the personal information is theoretically optional there are possible consequences for not doing so. The most important is that giving your personal information when applying for your first confirmation code may help in proving that you are a legitimate user if there's a problem with getting later confirmation codes. Originally Microsoft said that there were 'none whatsoever' disadvantages or restrictions if personal details were not given. However that conflicts with statements of their staff that talk about the advantages of doing so. The most touted benefit is notice of future updates to the software. Microsoft quotes surveys they have done which show that the majority of users want the company to know how to get in touch with them for product updates etc. No doubt this is what their focus groups said - if you ask the questions in the right way you'll get the answer you want. In the real world, outside the focus group, things are quite different. The benefit given as an incentive for personal information isn't delivered in most cases. While it is true that in the USA registered Office users can get posted notice of Service Releases that is not usually the case elsewhere in the world. In Australia there has never, to our knowledge, been any individual advice to registered Office users of updates however registration does mean that if you call to get a update CD you may not have to go through so many hoops to prove your entitlement. In the UK, Microsoft staff are quite open about the fact that software registration means nothing except that you are added to a marketing mailing list. For the last Office 97 Service Release, customers who had faithfully completed and returned registration cards received no advice of its existence. Those who did know about the SR had to send separate and different proof of ownership in order to get a belated delivery of an update CD. This wasn't an accident, the UK subsidiary of Microsoft made the decision to insist upon separate proof of ownership, knowing that had not been required elsewhere. There's nothing to guarantee you'll get the promised benefits of supplying personal information to Microsoft. According to one of the Registration Wizard screens there's further details on the company privacy policy in the help file, but we could not find it. It also states that you can correct information about you held by Microsoft. Microsoft tells us that the reason we could not find it is because the help file for Office 2000 was not properly indexed to allow this detail to be found in a search! That omission is fixed in the SR-1 release, for those of us with the original Office 2000 you'll find the relevant page buried at: Getting and Using Help Other Ways to Get Help Technical Support About the Office Registration Wizard and your privacy BEYOND OFFICE 2000 The Office Registration Wizard is just the start, eventually all Microsoft products will probably use this form of enforceable software licensing, including Windows itself. It's also possible that Microsoft will sell this technology to other companies with a view to it being a widely used form of software licensing. That's why this series has gone into the ramifications of the current Office Registration Wizard. If it is deemed successful by Microsoft's yardstick then it will become a fact of life for all computer users. NEXT WEEK We'll look at the benefits to customers from the ORW and our suggestion for a simple way to vastly improve public confidence in their new registration system. -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] Turning off beep
by gdoris＠home.com 15 Mar '00

15 Mar '00

I want to turn off the beep that occurs everytime that a new mail message arrives. The beep occurs when the red flag on the mail icon goes up when in X. My problem is that I can't find a config file that does this!!! Gerry -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] csh
by bernieg1＠mediaone.net 15 Mar '00

15 Mar '00

I am trying to install a rather large data analyis/display program. It comes with an installation script which is written in csh. When I try to run it I get the response: Finstall: command not found (Finstall is the name of the installation program) Looking into Finstall I found that it is trying to invoke csh (#! /bin/csh -f). However, there is no csh on my computer (SuSE 6.3), and I can find no sign of it on the ftp site. (I'm at work and don't have the CD's with me.) There actually is a csh in the /usr/bin directory but its a link to ../../tcsh. There is no tcsh in bin, and also no sign of it on the ftp site. I'm sure I can find either csh or tcsh somewhere on the internet, but is there some reason for them not being available in SuSE (or more to the point, some reason not to install them on my computer?) It seems odd that the links would be placed in the /usr/bin directory without actually having the executables??? Thanks for any help, Bernie Gardner bernieg1(a)mediaone.net -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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