August 2002 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

RE: [SLE] Yast 2 SUCKS !!!
by pcardenas＠riveroaksfurn.com 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

Not to continue the bashing of Yast2, but I believe the main problem is about the wholesale range of changes done to the way SuSE was configured prior version 8. I am still trying to discover how to configure things that are not covered by Yast2 (ie. xinetd). The move of configuration files (etc/rc.config to /etc/sysconfig and restructuring of /etc/rc.d and /etc/init.d) has definitely made the SuSE configuration imcompatible to many GPL software that one can download. Most are still expecting to find configuration files based on what SuSe prior version 8 was (ie. Apache, Lprng, Ifhp) So it would have been nice to post a big warning prior instalation (especially for those upgrading) that there are major configuration changes and to be prepared before starting the installtion or upgrade. Myself, I still trying to figure out how to stop sendmail from the Yast2 interface. I have one server with Domino and I do not need the sendmail. Anyway it is interesting how some people take to heart but I would have been less troublesome to not re-release this Yast2 until fully tried in multiple environments and settings. I can understand you can be all to everyone but I was very confortable with changing the /etc/rc.config. This new version put me in check. Not quite a check mate, I still have a few moves to try by learning how to use the configuration files in the /etc/sysconfig. Please next time let's do a bit more trials. And I believe the changes made to the configuration files needs to be coordinated with most GPL software out there. Unless SuSE is content with modifying and keeping up to date to its own changes all these software so that it can install correctly in SuSE. Thanks, Percy Cardenas MIS Director River Oaks Furniture, Inc.

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How to update KDE with Yast2?
by Nils-Olov Fransson 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

Hi! Instead of complaining about Yast2 I prefer to learn how to use it. I have downloaded KDE 3.0.2 from one of the SuSE mirrors. How do I tell Yast to update/upgrade KDE to the new version. TIA Nils-Olov

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RE: [SLE] USB
by Christoph Ruepprich 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

>How can I prevent the USB modules from loading? >(This PC does not have any USB port at all) At the boot prompt (and/or in the boot configuration) add this boot parameter: hwprobe=-usb Christoph

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FAO : LIST ADMINS - Re: Autoreply to [SLE] binding mysql to two interfaces
by Paul Miles 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

Can we remove this person : silviu(a)genesys.ro from this mailing list. Its annoying enough to get auto vacation stuff anyways, just doubly annoying that the person failed to set up vacation correctly :-) Paul. ----- Original Message ----- From: <suse-linux-e(a)suse.com> To: "Paul Miles" <paul.miles(a)allsecurenet.com> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 11:12 AM Subject: Autoreply to [SLE] binding mysql to two interfaces > Autoreply file /home/silviu/vacation does not exist! > >

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USB
by Oliver Ob 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

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apt
by Nick Selby 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

Probably covered before (incidentally - can someone give the link to the searchable archives index for this list??) but: Can I install apt with suse 8.0? Is there an rpm for 8.0 ? Nick

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RE: [SLE] Yast 2 SUCKS !!!
by Cleary_Mike＠emc.com 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

Bingo. Mike --------------------------------- Cleary_Mike(a)emc.com --------------------------------- Even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while. -----Original Message----- From: Basil Fowler [mailto:bjfowler@chanzy.fsnet.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 9:58 AM To: suse-linux-e(a)suse.com Subject: Re: [SLE] Yast 2 SUCKS !!! Given the near infinite configurability of Linux, it is almost impossible to write a GUI installer that covers everything. A GUI is very convenient, but is inflexible. For out-of-the-ordinary situations, you have to hand-tweak the system. In Linux this is possible, - try that in Window$. An example with SAX2. I have a Samsung TFT-LCD monitor which is very fastidious about video timings and clock frequencies. I tried to set it up with SAX2, but the results were pretty hopeless. What I then did was to take the mode line settings supplied by the manufacturer of the monitor, and copied them directly into XF86Config with a text editor. With those settings the display works as advertised on all resolutions (1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 640 x 480). A second peculiarlty is that I use an 1152 x 868 virtual screen, and a 1048 x 768 real screen. To get this in SAX2 is impossible. With my GeForce 400 card, a specific line has to be written into XF86Config. Again, once that was done, everything worked. All the instructions were and are available in the XF86Config manpage I recommend Linux primarily on the basis of choice - if you don't like YaST2 - then don't use it. You have the choice of hand adjustments. If you don't like SuSE, use another distribution. I used to be a RedHat user, and it is still running on my backup computer. Some things RedHat does better, some SuSE. I feel that I have improved my SuSE installation by copying features from the RedHat machine. No distribution is perfect. So what is important to me is that I am not constrained to follow SuSE. Perhaps I may change in the future - who knows? But the bottom line remains that I have the freedom to do so. Regards Basil Fowler -- 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

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How do I open a document in Evolution?
by Tom Nielsen 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

I have crossover office installed and can open MS Office files. The file in question is an excel file. When I click on an attachment, there are 3 choices: Save to Disk; View Inline; Open with External Viewer. I'd like to click on External View and have the attachment open in Excel. I've setup the External Viewer to open an .xls file with crossover office. I set the mime type up in Gnome Control Center, but I'm not sure if this will do what I want. If this makes sense, can I get a little help? Thanks! -- Tom Nielsen Neuro Logic Systems 805.389.5435 x18 www.neuro-logic.com

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I need to recreate my LILO boot disk (dual boot with WinME)
by MickJH＠bcs.org.uk 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

Hi, I am fairly new to Linux and not totally up on some of the details, so please bear with me. ;~) As indicated I have a dual boot WinME / SuSE 7.1 (2.4 kernel) machine. While using WinME to update a McAfee AV rescue (floppy)disk I put the LILO disk in instead [it had the same colour label! :~( ] and only realised when I took the disk out. Could some "patient" member of this list provide me with the details on how to recreate the LILO boot (floppy)disk without being able to boot into Linux. I'd rather not have to reinstall it, if possible! TIA MH

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RE: [SLE] Invidia Riva TNT2????
by Art Fore 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

I have a desktop at home with and TNT2 card and it went with no problem. You do have to download the NVIDIA drivers though, but than can be done through YOU with no problem. Art -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Tuchler [mailto:dtuchler@earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 8:40 AM To: S.u.S.E. mailing list Subject: [SLE] Invidia Riva TNT2???? I have a chance to get a Micron Millenna computer with an Indivia Riva TNT2 card. How does SuSE 8.0 handle that card? Thanks dennis -- 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

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