March 2001 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

compiling kernel 2.4.1
by Nachiket 31 Mar '01

31 Mar '01

Hello everybody I got sources for kernel 2.4.1.I was able to build the kernel without any problem.But when i did make install_modules nothing got copied to /lib/modules/2.4.1. I did do a make xconfig before building. I know there is option for modular kernel which was selected.Did i miss something ?????. thanx in advance nachiket _____________________________________________________ Chat with your friends as soon as they come online. Get Rediff Bol at http://bol.rediff.com

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/usr/src/linux/Documentation/changes
by basslake 31 Mar '01

31 Mar '01

Hi - y'all are ? I have noticed that in the changes file (/usr/src/linux/Documentation/changes), there are minimal requirements for upgrading to the 2.4.x - series kernels. Some of the stated files , are available - for SuSE70 - in the update directory at the ftp site. Others - like ' e2fsprogs , util-linux , Gnu C-2.91.66' , are not in the SuSE70 distro - tree - but are in the SuSE71 distro tree . With the senerio that one would like to keep with SuSE70 at this time, there is no streight forward method to ubdate the requirements stated in the changes file. Maybe if required files were put in the ftp.suse.com/bin/updates/70 , along with the updated kernel , that would be a bit more elegant update path for SuSE users. I was especially worried by comments on using the Gnu C-2.91.66 - or egcs 1.1.2 (gcc 2.91.66) . '' The recommended compiler for the kernel is egcs 1.1.2 (gcc 2.91.66), and it should be used when you need absolute stability. You may use gcc 2.95.2 instead if you wish, although it may cause problems. '' Hmm - what to do here ? - : - \ Major Logistics Problem - managing the system , and still trying to stay conformed to SuSE distro - dicipline ! Here's what I did so far - Downloaded all updates , and bug-fixed files from ftp.suse.com/pub/update/70 - that had 2001 dates - these were put there after the SuSE-Linux70 Professional official release date. (My CD's contained pre-patched - files (2000 dates) - good job suse. So I just look for updates - and bug-fixes that are 2001+ , and I absolutely need for my set-up . Got a 2.4.2-4GB kernel from ftp/suse/bin/updates/71/kernel - directory Got the updated modutils Had to go to ftp.suse.com/pub/updates/71 - to get ppp.rpm and I got lucky - it worked to get 'dial-out' back to functioning . then I again looked at the changes file /usr/src/linux/Documentation/changes , NOW I start thinking that I am going to be asking for trouble if I try and use any updated , required files that I can only obtain from 71 - when I just want to Trying to get my KAWAI X150-D synth to record MIDI - with ymfpci sound-card. Had to upgrade to 2.4.x series kernel - to make available newest ALSA's that are fixing this problem as we speak. >< namely - 2001-03-20 The 0.9.0beta3 packages were released for public. >< note from , alsa-developers-mail-list - that work in progress. http://www.alsa-project.org/archive/alsa-devel/msg08815.html http://www.alsa-project.org/archive/alsa-devel/msg08813.html I stopped at this point to reconsider , and evaluate the situation . Appreciate any other elaboration ,and input reguarding these thoughts . >< Following is a paste from the /usr/src/linux/Documentation/changes file. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>><><><><><><><><><><> Current Minimal Requirements ============================ Upgrade to at *least* these software revisions before thinking you've encountered a bug! If you're unsure what version you're currently running, the suggested command should tell you. Again, keep in mind that this list assumes you are already functionally running a Linux 2.2 kernel. Also, not all tools are necessary on all systems; obviously, if you don't have any PCMCIA (PC Card) hardware, for example, you probably needn't concern yourself with pcmcia-cs. o Gnu C 2.91.66 # gcc --version o Gnu make 3.77 # make --version o binutils 2.9.1.0.25 # ld -v o util-linux 2.10o # fdformat --version o modutils 2.4.2 # insmod -V o e2fsprogs 1.19 # tune2fs o reiserfsprogs 3.x.0b # reiserfsck 2>&1|grep reiserf o pcmcia-cs 3.1.21 # cardmgr -V o PPP 2.4.0 # pppd --version o isdn4k-utils 3.1pre1 # isdnctrl 2>&1|grep version Kernel compilation ================== John W Mislan -- God does not play dice" -- Einstein "Not only does God play dice, he sometimes throws them where they can't be seen." -- Stephen Hawking

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Looking for the RUSH Server?
by Jonathan Terbio 31 Mar '01

31 Mar '01

Hi Guys, My desktop was a Suse 7.0 (2.2.16 Kernel) Evaluation Copy. I have an Alliance AT25 Promotion Video Card with a NTC Papawhite VGA Mono Monitor. It works with Sax but the resolution is not good 640x480 compared with the previously installed RH 6. The Sax2 is looking for the Rush Sever and it does not continue. Sax works but still looking for the RUSH Server. It displayed messages like 'Rush Server not installed switching to VGA16 Server .....' I am configuring at least 800x600. Please help me how to do that using my existing hardware for desktop. I Think that is not included in the my evaluation copy. Do I still need that ? Where i can find the Rush Server package? -- Jonathan J. Terbio = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

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Re: [SLE] Upgrade to the last suse kernel
by Jerry Van Brimmer 31 Mar '01

31 Mar '01

Mads Martin Jørgensen wrote: > > * Jerry Van Brimmer <jerryvb(a)mindspring.com> [Mar 30. 2001 17:44]: > > Chris, what's the difference between the deflt kernel, and the i386 > > kernel? > > The deflt kernel is compiled with Pentium optimizations. In order to run > SuSE on a 80386, you need the i386 kernel. > > -- > Mads Martin Joergensen, http://mmj.dk > "Why make things difficult, when it is possible to make them cryptic and > totally illogic, with just a little bit more effort." > -- A. P. J. So, on my Celeron 333 machine it would be best to use the deflt kernel, Yes?

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Re: [SLE] Hardware
by Massimo Arnaudo 31 Mar '01

31 Mar '01

* giovedì 29 marzo 2001, alle 15:28, Fred A. Miller scrive: > On Thursday 29 March 2001 13:54, you wrote: > > Italy: can you suggest me two or three models not expensive and large > > spread? > > You should be able to buy Tyan motherboards there....VERY good. ABIT is > also good, buty Tyan is my preference. Video....'looks like Matrox or > Diamond is your best choice. Matrox G450 or Diamond V770. > > Fred Hi Fred, thanks, i have found a Matrox Millenium G450 DualHead AGP 32MB , but i have not found in the SuSE Hardvare... i can only view G400, it is the same of g450? Regards Massimo -- E impari che puoi davvero sopportare, che sei davvero forte, e cha vali davvero. HomePage http://spazioweb.inwind.it/arnaudo LinuxGroup http://lugge.ziobudda.net

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Basic LDAP setup
by Chris Herrnberger 31 Mar '01

31 Mar '01

Reading up on LDAP I decided to set it up on my workstation and of course I got stuck. Here is the pertinant data. Looks simple enough and checked all configs as per reference below but ended up with several errors. version: SuSE rpm OpenLDAP2.0.7 install ref: http://www2.linuxjournal.com/articles/linux_review/0030.html /etc/openldap/sldap.conf _______________________________________________________________________________ # $OpenLDAP: pkg/ldap/servers/slapd/slapd.conf,v 1.8.8.4 2000/08/26 17:06:18 kurt Exp $ # # See slapd.conf(5) for details on configuration options. # This file should NOT be world readable. # include /etc/openldap/schema/core.schema include /etc/openldap/schema/cosine.schema #netscape req'd include /etc/openldap/schema/inetorgperson.schema #netscape req'd # Define global ACLs to disable default read access. # Do not enable referrals until AFTER you have a working directory # service AND an understanding of referrals. #referral ldap://root.openldap.org pidfile /var/run/slapd.pid argsfile /var/run/slapd.args # Load dynamic backend modules: # modulepath /usr/lib/openldap/openldap # moduleload back_ldap.la # moduleload back_ldbm.la # moduleload back_passwd.la # moduleload back_shell.la ####################################################################### # ldbm database definitions ####################################################################### database ldbm suffix "dc=my-domain, dc=com" suffix "o=myaddressbook, c=CA" rootdn "cn=root, o=myaddressbook, c=CA" #rootdn "cn=Manager, o=My Organization Name, c=US" # Cleartext passwords, especially for the rootdn, should # be avoid. See slappasswd(8) and slapd.conf(5) for details. # Use of strong authentication encouraged. rootpw xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx # The database directory MUST exist prior to running slapd AND # should only be accessable by the slapd/tools. Mode 700 recommended. directory /var/lib/ldap # Indices to maintain index objectClass eq access to dn=".*,o=myaddressbook,c=CA" (LINE 44:) by anonymous read (LINE 45:) ____________________________________________________________________________ Lines 44-45 are added as per reference to allow for testing from Netscape Address Book Starting the ldap server gives the following error: Starting ldap-server./etc/openldap/slapd.conf: line 44: warning: no by clause(s) specified in access line /etc/openldap/slapd.conf: line 45: unknown directive "by" in ldbm database definition (ignored) The line suffix "dc=my-domain, dc=com" is the slalp.conf file does not make sense to me even though the reference provides no instruction to remove it. Removing that line item however produces the same error as above. Then of course when loading the testdata.ldif gives using the command: ldapadd -D "cn=root, o=myaddressbook" c=CA" -W -v -f testdata.ldif gives the following error once the password is added: ldap_initialize( <DEFAULT> ) Enter LDAP Password: ldap_sasl_interactive_bind_s: No such object Any suggestions as to where Im going wrong would be greatly appreciated. Best and thanks Chris

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Re: [SLE] Fw: rsh question (WRT AIX)
by Geordon VanTassle 31 Mar '01

31 Mar '01

Ok let me restate: netvru is Linux box, trying to rsh to netivp1, which is AIX box. I listed .rhosts from netvru/Linux box. does the remote .rhosts need to have the same entries in it? (Or is there a FAQ/HOWTO somewhere that I should be reading?) Thanks, Geordon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis James" <dennisjames(a)geocities.com> To: "Geordon VanTassle" <gvantass(a)thecoventree.com> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 10:28 PM Subject: Re: [SLE] Fw: rsh question (WRT AIX) > I am cofused. It looks like you are logging on to netvru and > trying to rsh to netivrp1. You listed the .rhosts file from netvru, is it > the same on netivrp1? > > -- > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > Dennis James | dennisjames(a)geocities.com > Registered Linux User #169330 ( http://counter.li.org ) > Pure Linux (SUSE) User > PGP key available on request > PGP Fingerprint > 42 50 7E 72 BA 51 F8 B7 5B D1 EC BE 11 1E 67 66 63 B5 33 68 > > On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Geordon VanTassle wrote: > > > Thanks, Nestor. However, It's set... > > > > -rw------- 1 dtuser users 117 Mar 29 16:25 .rhosts > > > > > > Any other ideas? > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Nestor Ruiz" <nestor(a)essalud.sld.pe> > > To: "Geordon VanTassle" <gvantass(a)thecoventree.com> > > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 11:25 AM > > Subject: Re: [SLE] Fw: rsh question (WRT AIX) > > > > > > > > > > verify your .rhosts perms, it must be 600 > > > > > > - > > > Nestor > > > > > > On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Geordon VanTassle wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Geordon VanTassle" <gvantass(a)thecoventree.com> > > > > To: <suse-linux-e(a)suse.com> > > > > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 11:07 AM > > > > Subject: rsh question (WRT AIX) > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, all. I'm trying to use rsh to execute commands on a remote AIX > `> box, > > > > but > > > > > keep getting : > > > > > > > > > > rshd: 0826-813 Permission is denied. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > What should I be checking to see WHY I'm getting this? Or is it > > something > > > > > that I should be looking at the AIX box for a resolution? > > > > > > > > > > dtuser@netvru:~ > grep rsh /etc/inetd.conf > > > > > # man-page of rlogind and rshd to see more configuration > > possibilities > > > > > about > > > > > shell stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd in.rshd -L > > > > > # shell stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd in.rshd -aL > > > > > > > > > > dtuser@netvru:~ > cat .rhosts > > > > > netivrp1.somewhere.com dtuser 2g00d4us > > > > > netivrp2.somewhere.com dtuser 2g00d4us > > > > > netivrp3.somewhere.com dtuser 2g00d4us > > > > > > > > > > dtuser@netvru:~ > rsh netivrp1 > > > > > dtuser's Password: > > > > > * Welcome to AIX Version 4.3! > > > > > > > > > > dtuser@netvru:~ > rsh netivrp1 ls -la > > > > > rshd: 0826-813 Permission is denied. > > > > > > > > > > Help, please! > > > > > > > > > > Alternatively, does anyone know how I can use ucd-snmp to access mibs > > in > > > > the > > > > > AIX box? (specifically, I'm trying to check the MIB of the "dtsnmpd" > > on > > > > teh > > > > > AIX box. The command that I'm using on the AIX box is: > > > > > > > > > > netivrp1:/usr/local/bin>snmpinfo -m dump -v vpackStatus > > > > > > > > > > which feeds back: > > > > > vpackStatus.1 = 5 > > > > > vpackStatus.2 = 5 > > > > > vpackStatus.3 = 5 > > > > > vpackStatus.4 = 5 > > > > > vpackStatus.5 = 5 > > > > > vpackStatus.6 = 5 > > > > > vpackStatus.7 = 3 > > > > > vpackStatus.8 = 1 > > > > > > > > > > (for example) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Any help/suggestions GREATLY appreciated. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > Geordon > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > 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/faq > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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How to Configure to a High Resolution -Alliance AT25 to a Paperwhite VGA
by Jonathan Terbio 31 Mar '01

31 Mar '01

Hi susers, I set it up using xf86config its working but the resolution is on 640x480 and i disable the virtual screen at the XF86Config file, but it doesn't fit the screen. Can you help me guys how to configure properly. I am using suse 7.0 iso regards, -- Jonathan J. Terbio = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

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FINALLY found it!
by Fred A. Miller 31 Mar '01

31 Mar '01

http://www.shibumi.org/eoti.htm -- Winbloze: 32-bit extensions and a graphical shell for a 16-bit patch to an 8-bit operating system originally coded for a 4-bit microprocessor, written by a 2-bit company that can't stand 1-bit of competition.

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SuSE 7.1 Installation - RPM Error
by Clifford Okoro 31 Mar '01

31 Mar '01

During installation of SuSe 7.1, at the package installation stage, I got a message box with the message "RPM Error" and then no more packages were installed. This was a fresh/clean install using the whole disk. Basically, I was wondering whether i should continue the install process and try and resolve the RPM issue or if this is a 'known' problem, what do i do? Clifford Okoro

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