December 2002 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

booting queries
by Rohit 06 Dec '02

06 Dec '02

Hi, I am in a hurry [for the presentation] and I request this much assistance.. q1 Can the /boot partition be on a logical partition, like /dev/hda6? q2 Can the / partition be on a logical partition? q3 Would using a different boot-loader affect the answers to these questions? Thanks, Rohit ********************************************************* Disclaimer This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ********************************************************* Visit us at http://www.mahindrabt.com

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Random freezes, barrier=none and SuSE-8.1
by Mark Gray 06 Dec '02

06 Dec '02

I just had a random freeze on my main server running 8.1 and I would like to get more information on the barrier=none problem. I just recently joined the list and have tried searching using google.com and manually searching the archive reading every 'crash', 'freeze', 'reiserfs' and 'hang' article that was posted to suse-linux-e, but was unable to find the original thread, or any discussion of the problem at all. Could someone point me to it. Also, I have several large reiserfs 3.5 partitions left over from 7.3, is there any risk to mixing reiserfs 3.5 and 3.6 filesystems in the same machine?

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mk_initrd problems
by Michael Ryan 06 Dec '02

06 Dec '02

Hi list, I'm having a problem upgrading the kernel on an old SuSE 6.4 disto to kernel 2.2.19 using the SuSE supplied k_deflt_22-2.2.19-162.i386.rpm. I have followed the SuSE kernel update instructions carefully but am having the following problem creating a new ram disk for my scsi and network device drivers: ****:/ # mk_initrd using "/dev/sda1" as root device (mounted on "/") creating initrd "//boot/initrd" for kernel "//boot/vmlinuz" (2.2.19) mount: Could not find any loop device, and, according to /proc/devices, this kernel does not know about the loop device. (If so, then recompile or `insmod loop.o'.) failed to mount image ****:/ # The file loop.o does not (or no longer) exists on my system :( Any help VERY much appreciated. Thanks - Michael

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CPU upgrade
by Mark Lucier 06 Dec '02

06 Dec '02

Hello list. I may have a dumb question. Recently I purchased 8.1 Professional and began playing around with it. Originally it was installed with a SOYO 7VDA mobo and VIA C3 650 MHz (dual boot with Windows 98 SE). I am using a low end Nvidia Vanta 16 MB AGP graphics card. Using "Gears" gears rotate fast and smooth. Everything runs solid. Distro games run smooth. Now I purchased (got a great deal actually) on a brand new boxed VIA C3 933 MHz CPU and fan. Installed it and POST reports the proper speed and FSB/multiplier information Windows sees it. Belarc (under Windows) advisor reports all is ok along with 3rd party CPU ID/test applications see it properly. 8.1 Pro is another story. Gears are clunky and hwinfo displays the original 650 MHz CPU information. I have not tried using the Control center to see what is being reported yet but I guess my question is, do I have to reinstall 8.1? Any help is appreciated and thanks in advance. Mark -- Hey dad, I smell clowns. --Sydney Lucier Black holes are where God divided by zero. Silly God! --Dale L. Houston The factory of the future will have only two employees: a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. --Warren Bennis As I was going up the stair, I met a man who wasn't there. He wasn't there again today. I really wish he'd go away. --Hughes Mearns A hill is just a straightaway with a vertical dimension. --Andy Grosser ----------------- Mark Lucier Public Schools of CLK 57070 Mine Street Calumet, MI 49913 Phn 906-337-0311 Ext 1110 Fax 906-337-3848 mlucier(a)clk.k12.mi.us

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8.1 live-eval
by Stelios Asmargianakis 06 Dec '02

06 Dec '02

Is it possible to write files and anything that i want to the hard disk if i have SuSE 8.1 live-eval ? I have a laptop with a small hard disk and i think that this if it can be is the best solution. Thanks Stelios www.climbincrete.com

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SuSE sendmail
by PUTH CHAN CHOTH 06 Dec '02

06 Dec '02

Hello, Is it possible not to let loopback relay in Sendmail? The default of Sendmail in SuSE is enable relay for loopback address. Thanks for your help. Regard, Choth

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Update files for Suse 8.1
by Nick Katsamas 06 Dec '02

06 Dec '02

Hi, I see in the update directory for Suse 8.1 that there are 2 types of files. One with the extension *.patch.rpm and the size of these packages are to small, and the *.rpm which is i think the hole packages. I download the hole tree and install the packages with the yast2 module "Patch CD Update". Now I want to ask if i need the "*.patch.rpm" packages or not. Which packages the yast module needs? -- Best regards ******************************** Nick Katsamas e-Mail: nkat(a)forthnet.gr OS: SuSE Linux v8.1 Kernel: 2.4.19 XFree: 4.2.0 ********************************

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RE: [SLE] adsl usb speedtouch modem alcatel
by Vaessen, E.M.J. (Ed) 06 Dec '02

06 Dec '02

Thanks to some good advice I have been succesful in making a SpeedTouch 330 USB-ADSL-modem work under Linux (Mandrake 9.0). Is it that type of modem that you are using? The mailing list speedtouch(a)ml.free.fr could be a good source for information. Ed > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- > Van: Andrew [mailto:suse@powertoolsforum.com] > Verzonden: vrijdag 6 december 2002 12:06 > Aan: suse-linux-e(a)suse.com > Onderwerp: [SLE] adsl usb speedtouch modem alcatel > > > Hi suse-linux-e, > > I found the help documentation about installing this adsl modem > under suse 8.1 and followed all the instructions but it hasn't > worked. Has anyone else successfully configured this modem for adsl? > > thanks > > Andrew > > -- > Best regards, > Andrew mailto:suse@powertoolsforum.com > http://www.powertoolsforum.com > > > -- > Check the headers for your unsubscription address > For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com > Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com > Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq(a)suse.com > > > Disclaimer ************************************************************************ Aan dit bericht kunnen geen rechten worden ontleend. Dit bericht is uitsluitend bestemd voor de geadresseerde. Als u dit bericht per abuis hebt ontvangen, wordt u verzocht het te vernietigen en de afzender te informeren. Wij adviseren u om bij twijfel over de juistheid of de volledigheid van de mail contact met afzender op te nemen. ************************************************************************

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KDE 3.1 ?
by Olle Viksten 06 Dec '02

06 Dec '02

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Does anyone know when KDE 3.1 will be released? Last thing I heard was Thursday and now it's Friday. Olle -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.1 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQE98GoyemTnENN6pasRAvhZAJ9lEBUwxgcXPpQ5SzZUG2X2h1dNkgCbBimA DeYcDN5nlk6kzyu+ajRzxd8= =IVwR -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Octave and SuSE 8.1
by Jose Thadeu Cavalcante 06 Dec '02

06 Dec '02

Hi, Why octave is not in SuSE 8.1? Thanks -- Jose Thadeu Cavalcante

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