May 2003 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

XFree & Warnings
by Selim Ober 02 May '03

02 May '03

Hi, I had to configure manually my XF86Config because Suse 8.2 (like any older version) is very problematic with my graphic card and monitor. I've got NVidia Geforce3 Ti 200 card and an 18.1" LCD monitor which I use in 1280x1024@60Hz. I've learned that I must use FrameBuffer Timing with incompatible configurations. But in XFree86.0.log, I've got the warning which says <<Option "UseFrameBufferTiming" is not used>>... And I'm booting with vga=794 parameter... Here is the related parts of two files: -------------- XF86Config: -------------- Section "Monitor" Option "UseFrameBufferTiming" DisplaySize 359 287.2 HorizSync 30-82 Identifier "Monitor[0]" ModelName "1280X1024@60HZ" VendorName "--> LCD" VertRefresh 56-76 UseModes "Modes[0]" EndSection Section "Modes" Identifier "Modes[0]" Modeline "1280x1024" 112 1280 1296 1552 1736 1024 1024 1033 1070 EndSection Section "Screen" DefaultDepth 16 SubSection "Display" Depth 16 Modes "1280x1024" EndSubSection Device "Device[0]" Identifier "Screen[0]" Monitor "Monitor[0]" EndSection Section "Device" BoardName "GeForce3 Ti 200" BusID "1:0:0" Driver "nvidia" Identifier "Device[0]" Screen 0 VendorName "NVidia" EndSection ----------------- XFree86.0.log ----------------- (WW) NVIDIA(0): Option "UseFrameBufferTiming" is not used (WW) NVIDIA(0): Not using mode "800x600" (height 1200 is larger than (WW) NVIDIA(0): EDID-specified maximum 1024) (WW) NVIDIA(0): Not using mode "800x600" (height 1200 is larger than (WW) NVIDIA(0): EDID-specified maximum 1024) (WW) NVIDIA(0): Not using mode "700x525" (height 1050 is larger than (WW) NVIDIA(0): EDID-specified maximum 1024) (WW) NVIDIA(0): Not using mode "700x525" (height 1050 is larger than (WW) NVIDIA(0): EDID-specified maximum 1024) Here is my problems: 1-) When I use the result of xmode -x 1280 -y 1024 -r 60 Modeline "1280x1024" 102.24 1280 1296 1552 1736 1024 1024 1033 1070 ^^^^^^ I can't do it work with this value, I made it 112... 2-) Fonts on my KDE menus or buttons are a little bit weird, maybe too sharp.. 3-) I can't boot with vga=795, it says immediatly <<you entered an invalid mode>> Any help would be appreciated

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RE: [SLE] Changing corporate behavior to favor OSS/Linux
by John Birkhead 02 May '03

02 May '03

I agree. $'s drive everything in most companies. My company has downsized over the last year / 18 months and we're spending $0 on new technology so it is really hard to justify switching platforms. However, when the company turns around we will need to update a lot of 2/3 year old technology and that is the time to have the argument ready. Now I am spending my available time working on getting my argument / architecture proposal ready so when the door opens I'm in like Flynn. John -----Original Message----- From: Tony Alfrey [mailto:tonyalfrey@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 9:44 AM To: suse-linux-e(a)suse.com Subject: Re: [SLE] Changing corporate behavior to favor OSS/Linux On Friday 02 May 2003 09:24 am, Rich3800(a)aol.com wrote: > I would like to know how to change corporate policies so that the > corporation(s) would look at open source software/Linux first for > their IT operations. I vote by proxy. Just my 2 cents: Corporations listen to arguments about MONEY. Few care about PHILOSOPHY. That said, one needs to present an argument that shows that Linux is cheaper to install, maintain, upgrade, is more reliable and secure and provides more capability for the same cost as the evil alternative. The argument cannot start with "the evil OS must die", the argument must start with "I will save you money". -- Tony Alfrey tonyalfrey(a)earthlink.net "I'd Rather Be Sailing" -- 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

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Changing corporate behavior to favor OSS/Linux
by Rich3800＠aol.com 02 May '03

02 May '03

I would like to know how to change corporate policies so that the corporation(s) would look at open source software/Linux first for their IT operations. I vote by proxy.

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A few free books on using the Command line
by zentara 02 May '03

02 May '03

I came across a couple of great books today on commandline usage: The Rute Users Tutorial and Exposition http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz Some Mandrake online books: http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/doc/90c/en/Command-Line.pdf (easydownload) http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/doc/90c/en/Command-Line.html -- use Perl; #powerful programmable prestidigitation

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loopback encryption only works when compiled as a module and not if compiled into kernel.
by Bo Jacobsen 02 May '03

02 May '03

I'm trying to use loopback encryption on a file but the losetup only works if "loopback device support" and "Twofish encryption for loopback device" is compiled as modules. When compiled directly into the kernel it will not. I'm using the command line: losetup -e twofish /dev/loop0 /root/testfile losetup asks for a password but returns: ioctl: LOOP_SET_STATUS: invalid argument when one is entered, exactly as if one forgets to load the loop_fish2 module (when compiled as modules). I have tried the latest SuSE kernel 2.4.20-13 on a 8.2 system but it still will not work. Any suggestions Thanks in advance Bo Jacobsen

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VMware 4 & Suse 8.2
by Sourian 02 May '03

02 May '03

Hi list! I have a problem: on a Athlon based machine, running Suse 8.2, I have installed VMware 4. Worked well, no errors, until I tried to config it with vmware-config.pl. I get this error, and I dunno how to fix it: The directory of kernel headers (version 2.4.20-4GB) does not match your running kernel (version 2.4.20-4GB-athlon). Even if the module were to compile successfully, it would not load into the running kernel. What is the location of the directory of C header files that match your running kernel? [/usr/src/linux/include] I have the standard kernel (not on specially compiled). What can I do?? Best regards, Sourian

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Kazaa Lite on SuSE
by Radu Voicu 02 May '03

02 May '03

Hi there! Did anyone installed Kazaa Lite on SuSE Linux? If yes, could you give me some guidelines / config files? Regards, Radu

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8.1 server 8.2 clients
by fsanta 02 May '03

02 May '03

We want 8.2 on our clients because of the nice kde and other frills that our users will appreciate. But what's the point in upgrading the server which runs command line only? Is there anything in 8.2 which improves NFS and NIS for example? Or am I looking at this in the wrong way. Thanks, Steve.

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Xabre 400 driver
by ody 02 May '03

02 May '03

halo list, I have a Sis Xabre 400 VGA Card. Days before I try to play TuxRacer but the it couldn't display the game well (it was so so slooww).. I've looked for te driver in Sis.com and in its manufacturer but there is none.. Q: Please tell me what to do to play that game (and others) :) terima kasih ===== --------------- indonesian newbie __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com

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Problems installing SuSE 8.2
by Tobbe 02 May '03

02 May '03

Hello Anyone had any problems with Corsair memorys trying to install SuSE ? I got a Kernel Panic with my setup when i tried to install SuSE 8.2 and i have 2 sticks of 512MB Corsair memory. Never had this problem before The message i get is: Code: ac aa 84 c0 75 fa 8b 44 24 04 83 e8 03 83 f8 02 76 7c 8d 44 <0>kernel panic: Attempted to kill init! Is this a memory problem or what ??? My setup is: Athlon 2200+ CPU Soyo KT400 Dragon Ultra Platinum motherboard 1024MB Ram 333Mhz PC2700 Corsair Memory Western Digital 80GB 8MB Cache harddrive to install SuSE on /Tobbe

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