November 2005 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

Evolution Exchange Client
by Steven T. Hatton 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

Is the Ximian Evolution Microsoft Exchange connector open source? Steven

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May be of interest..
by Kevanf1 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=05/10/19/2026240 some interesting derivatives from SuSE. Yes, I know it's mainly from open SuSE for those who are likely to start screaming OT :-) It does however show that there is a fan base big enough to warrant a derivative that wants purely KDE as the desktop. There has alos been a poll held by the UK Linux Format magazine asking on desktop preference. KDE came out big style on top. with, I think it was over 70% of the vote with Gnome getting just over 20%. I have to admit that I do like Gnome in Ubuntu 5.10 though..... what's happening to me??? Am I really becoming a Gnome fan....ooer. -- ============================================== I am only human, please forgive me if I make a mistake it is not deliberate. ============================================== Take care. Kevan Farmer 34 Hill Street Cheslyn Hay Staffordshire WS6 7HR

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Making a DVD from CDs
by Laurent Renard 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

An interesting article and app to make suse's dvd's : http://www.opensuse.org/Making_a_DVD_from_CDs -- Laurent Renard

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upgrade to sempron 2800+
by Adagilson Batista Bispo da Silva 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

Yesterday, my machine was a rude pc chips m598lmr, with a k6-ii/500mhz (no comments please). Today I build a new one with a gigabyte k8vm800, to a sempron 2800+ 64-bit (no comments please) they are economics pcs. How could I reconfigurate my distros (SuSE 9.3 and Slackware 10.1) without a reinstalation? Thanks for any help. a. PS--I know there are SuSE 10 and Slackware 10.2 :)

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Starting midgard
by Barry Rumsey 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

Could some please tell me how I can start midgard. I have installed it from the SuSE 10 dvd and rebooted, have read the doc's that came with it, but still no luck. I'm using Apache 2 Thanks in advance B.Rumsey

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Re: [SLE] Mouse
by Kai Ponte 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

> Running SUSE 10.0 on Dell Inspiron 1200, sometimes my curser will jump to a > new location on the screen, only happens with touchpad, not when have optical > connected, any ideas? > Not to sound facetious... user error? I've had the same issue several times with my 600m, but I've actually been able to track myself just ever so slightly caressing the touchpad with either a stray finger or my palm. Does that help? -- kai ponte www.perfectreign.com linux - genuine windows replacement part

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Needed: Execute commands when events in log files occur
by Joachim Schrod 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

Hi, I want to define events in log files (e.g., a new record that matches a regular expression) and define commands that shall be executed when such events occur. Ideally, that tool should be coordinated with logrotate. Once, SUSE 9.0 had logsurfer for that task. That disappeared in 9.1 or 9.2. Is there any new tool in SUSE 10.0 that delivers the same functionality? If there ain't one, do you know tools that are better than logsurfer? TIA for any answer, Joachim -- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Joachim Schrod Email: jschrod(a)acm.org Roedermark, Germany

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Examples of Cross-Platform Qt Apps?
by Steven T. Hatton 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

Are there any Qt apps around which are provided for Windows, Mac and Linux? Steven

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RP10 plugin for Mozilla/Firefox [SOLVED?]
by Yogich 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

Seems RP10 works on CSPAN but didn't on another site. Maybe that was a fluke. Wish I had the URL I was trying before CSPAN. -- ...Yogich

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RP10 plugin for Mozilla/Firefox
by Yogich 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

Where do I find the RP10 plugin for Mozilla/Firefox? I didn't see it on the CDs, been googling and only have found articles referring to it <RP10. Thanks! -- ...Yogich

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Re: [SLE] early vi -- ed -- edlin
by Kai Ponte 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

> On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 04:53:45 +0000, Sid Boyce wrote: > > >Unix pricing was still > > And how does this relate to SUSE Linux? So could this thread *please* > move to suse-ot? Nah. Then I wouldn't read it. -- kai ponte www.perfectreign.com linux - genuine windows replacement part

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Is a VPN the right thing to use here?
by John 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

Apologies for putting this on many lists; I'm not sure which is most relevant but it's not purely a Swan nor SuSE problem, more an IP problem I suspect. Due to current circumstances, I have two separate networks, L and R, on the same side of an ADSL modem and need to setup a route between them. They both share the ADSL modem, 10.0.E.2, as their common, default gateway. Note that E, L & R are used to identify the subnets for this discussion only and are normally replaced with valid, distinct, octet numbers. Under normal circumstances, these two networks would be in differing geographical locations, linked via the Internet. I would hope that the L subnet could treat the R subnet as if it were the same network and vice versa but all traffic between the two subnets seems to disappear up the ADSL modem to oblivion. How can I sort this? Is a VPN the answer or should I look at static routes? Can anyone give me pointers on how to set this up, please? L net = 192.168.L.0/24, default gateway = 192.168.L.1 | | Netgear FVS318 DSL router 192.168.L.1 External interface = 10.0.E.32, default gateway = 10.0.E.2 | | Hub----->ADSL Modem 10.0.E.2------>Internet | | External interface = 10.0.E.31, default gateway = 10.0.E.2 Server running SuSE10 + Swan/IPSEC Internal interface 192.168.R.31 | | R net = 192.168.R.0/24, default gateway = 192.168.R.31 Thanks, in advance John

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gnome screensaver-gnome docs
by Paul Cartwright 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

I am trying out gnome on SUSE 10.0 and I'm getting frustrated trying to change things. where is the best place for a good DOC on gnome setup & admin??? for instance, I've looked all over and I can't figure out how to change the screensaver. in KDE it was a right-click on the desktop-properties. -- Paul Cartwright Registered Linux user#367800

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Unmounting USB flash disks
by Anand Buddhdev 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

Hi everyone, I'm running Suse Linux 10.0 and my desktop is KDE. I have an issue with USB disks. When I plug one in, it gets recognised and mounted, and KDE asks if I want to open it in konqueror. So far so good. However, after I've finished working with it, I can't unmount it. If I right-click on it in, and select "safely remove", I get an error which says that there's no entry for this device in fstab, and I'm not root. So I have to open a shell window, become root, and unmount it. Gnome, running on Fedora Core 4 can unmount such hotplugged disks, so it must be possible. Any idea how it can be done in Suse/KDE? Do I need any extra software or configuration? Or is this a bug that I should file? Anand

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Failing to mount reiser partition rw by user
by Dirk Gorissen 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

Hello, I have always gotten this to work with FAT but, after 1 hr of googling and trying all kinds of combinations I am failing to do it with a reiser partition. I know its just a question of the right options though... I just want my shared reiser partition Readable/writable/owned by a user. Currently I am only able to get write access as root (even if I mount it as a user). The relevant fstab entry is: /dev/hda8 /mnt/share reiserfs rw,user,acl,user_attr 1 2 Maybe the problem is in the ACL stuff, since I have no idea how to handle/interpret it. Many thanks, Dirk PS: making a partition RW for a user has always been an issue with every distro ive used so far. Ive always had to edit fstab manually. Wouldnt it be nice to just have an option during the install process?

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SuSE Help failure
by Paul W. Abrahams 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

I'm trying to use SuSE Help under 10.0 (it worked under 9.1 before the upgrade), but whenever I do a search I get the messages: Release Notes Error opening search program '/srv/www/cgi-bin//htsearchwrapper.cgi'. SUSE Linux Documentation (en) Error opening search program '/srv/www/cgi-bin//htsearchwrapper.cgi'. Start-Up (en) Error opening search program '/srv/www/cgi-bin//htsearchwrapper.cgi'. Reference (en) Error opening search program '/srv/www/cgi-bin//htsearchwrapper.cgi'. Gimp user manual Error opening search program '/srv/www/cgi-bin//htsearchwrapper.cgi'. Manpages Error opening search program '/srv/www/cgi-bin//mansearch.cgi'. PHP documentation Error opening search program '/srv/www/cgi-bin//htsearchwrapper.cgi'. I've created the search index, so that's not the problem. Any suggestions? Paul

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'My Computer' device behaviour
by Yogich 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

I have a Zen Nano which gets recognized & appears in 'My Computer' w/o any problems. However, when it comes time to detach it, I get the error that only root can umount the device, as well as the fact that it does not appear in fstab or mtab. I am hesitant to just unplug the device w/o 'safely removing' it but that is what gives me the error. This problem also applies to my PCMCIA flash disk. What does one do? Is it okay to just unplug it, now (in SuSE 10 vs previous versions)...? Thanks! -- ...Yogich

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execute a script on change to resolv.conf
by Osho GG 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

Hi, I would like to execute a scrit every time the /etc/resolv.conf file is modified. Is there a way to do that? thanks, Osho

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Floppy Image to CD
by Jan Sedivy 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

Hello, a friend of mine has a bootable floppy disk with diagnostic OBDTool software. It is based on some kind of Linux and works only after booting it. Problem is, that he has not a floppy drive in his notebook and wants the floppy content place to a bootable CD-R(W). The floppy content is not visible nor under Windows neither Suse Linux. Both systems say that no floppy is inserted. Is there a way how to make the floppy image, and burn it on CD so that it would be bootable? Thanks for any advice Jan Sedivy

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SUSE 10 DVD no automount
by Andre Truter 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

I have installed SUSE 10 on a machine with a DVD-RW device. SUSE do not seem to set up the automount of the DVD device up correctly. The device is in the fstab file: --<snip>-- /dev/dvdrecorder /media/dvdrecorder subfs noauto,fs=cdfss,ro,procuid,nosuid,nodev,exec,iocharset=utf8 0 0 --<snip>-- But, If I go into YaST to Hardware ->CD-ROM devices, then it shows two unconfigured devices which are exactly the same: --<snip>-- Name | Device | Link | Mount Point | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DVD DUAL GO-W040 | /dev/hdb | | | DVD DUAL GO-W040 | /dev/hdb | | | --<snip>-- I can add one or both of them and it will show link and Mount Point for each: link = /dev/cdrecorder Mount Point = /media/cdrecorder link = /dev/cdrecorder2 Mount Point = /media/cdrecorder2 And an entry for /dev/cdrecorder2 is added to /etc/fstab. But a DVD or CD is still not mounted when I insert it in the device. Any idea what is wrong? Where can I start to look for the problem? Thanks -- Andre Truter | Software Engineer | Registered Linux user #185282 ICQ #40935899 | AIM: trusoftzaf | http://www.trusoft.za.org ~ A dinosaur is a salamander designed to Mil Spec ~

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Re: [SLE] AMD64X2 Cpu w/Suse
by lerninlinux＠comcast.net 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

Interesting to note, thanks. I have a similar system, though not 64x2. AMD64 4000 Gigabyte GA-K8NSC-939 Nvidia Geforce 5500fx Suse 10 64 retail I was wondering wether the ticks is a timing issue with the pci express bus, or who was using a pci-x card. I went with this board to try to reuse some old parts (memory and video), only upgraded due to old case heat issues and CHEAP price on processor. > Susemail wrote: > > On Sunday 13 November 2005 07:46, Hans du Plooy wrote: > >>> Hello All, > >>> > >>> Is anybody using this new cpu with Suse or any other flavor of linux? > >> No but I wish I could! :-) > >> > >> Hans > > Why? > > Jerome > > > > Typing this mail on one now. > > Giga-byte Nforce9-Ultra mobo (K8N-Ultra9) > AMD64 X2 4400+ > Geforce 6200 (PCI-E) turbocache > SuSE 10 x86_64 > > Tips: > 1. Don't bother with Gnome, it doesn't work > 2. There is an issue with the timing of the CPUs, you should add "notsc" > - without the quotation marks, to the boot command line > (If you don't do this you see "many lost ticks" in the kernel message log.) > 3. There seems to be a problem with the Marvell onboard NIC - disable it > and use the CK804 chipset. > 4. Do install the nvidia network driver (forcedeth, seems to have issues?) > > So in summary: > > Sound is working, 3D graphics (tick), SATA drive worked straight off, > network a bit fiddly, timing issue sorted (don't understand it, but the > solution above seems to work), VMware (Wks 5) seems to work OK (with the > vmware-any-any-94) patches > > Remaining issues: > NFS seems a bit flakey > > Best wishes, > > Jon. > > -- > 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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Network selector?
by Laurent Renard 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

I'm working in several different areas and i'd like to find a software to switch easily beetween network profiles. Netapplet is'nt enough for me. Do you have some ideas ? -- Laurent Renard

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share library / dependancy problem
by Chadley Wilson 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

Greetings, While installing sarge and webalizer on Suse 10.0 I get error fwlsasolburg:~ # rpm -ivh webalizer-2.01-728.2.i586.rpm error: Failed dependencies: libgd.so.2 is needed by webalizer-2.01-728.2 But when I check my system it is there, fwlsasolburg:/usr/lib # locate libgd.so.2 /usr/lib/libgd.so.2 /usr/lib/libgd.so.2.0.0 /usr/lib64/libgd.so.2 /usr/lib64/libgd.so.2.0.0 fwlsasolburg:/usr/lib # ls -la /usr/lib/libgd.so.2 I assume it is looking in the wrong place for the library, where else should I create a symbolic link? Chadley

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Installing Slimserver on 10.0
by Dirk Gorissen 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

Hello all, Since I wanted to stream my audio collection accross my home lan I looked for a streaming server to do this. My google ended with Slimserver. However, I am failing to get it up and running under Suse 10.0. Has anybody succeeded here or is there a better alternative I should be aware of? The slimserver rpm is no good, it installs but the init.d script is broken. After some searching I found an alternative init.d script which was proposed for suse 9.3. I replaced the script and now at least init.d tells me slimserver can be started. However I cant connect to localhost:9000 and no appropriate process seems to be listening on port 9000. So I tried the perl scripts from the tar.gz, tried to run that but got a segmentation fault. Google told me this was a bug and I had to rename DBI.xx to DBI.old. Tried again, no seg fault but still not working. Turned out I was missing two perl packages (DBD-sqlite and IO-zlib), turned out they were not in any of my yast installation sources (which surprised me) but I found them after some googling as well. Now the sqlite error has disappeard but I still get $> ./slimserver.pl --daemon The following modules failed to load: Compress::Zlib To download and compile them, please run: /home/dgorissen/rpms/SlimServer_v6.2.0/Bin/build-perl-modules.pl Turns out that last pl file does not exist.... So I give up.... It always pisses me off that for a given multi platform program there is always a nice and easy point and click installer for windows but (usually) cmdline hell for linux (unless if you're lucky its packaged by your distro). I know its less trivial to write such an installer for linux due to its heterogenity (though solutions like klik and autopkg exist), etc, etc. but why always this assumption that linux users dont mind this messing about and that its part of the linux experience... Anyways dont mean to troll or anything, just sometimes you dont have the time :) Nevertheless go go go Suse and god do I love YaST :) Any help greatly appreciated :) Cheers Dirk -- Dirk Gorissen PhD Student Antwerp University Homepage: www.azungu.be

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FAQ for opensuse mailing list(s)
by Sonja Krause-Harder 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

Hi, I remember reading complaints that the opensuse(a)opensuse.org mailing list is not as usable and enjoyable as it could be. (Do we have a similar problem on the other lists? I'm not aware of any, but please say so if I'm wrong.) I'd like to propose creating a FAQ to clarify the usual questions, like: - Purpose of the list - Good topics - Bad topics (and where to discuss them instead) - Preferred conduct - Preferred email and quoting style, if applicable - Subcribing / unsubscribing / archiving - ...? What do you think? We'd need volunteers to actually write down the stuff, and I know that some points are highly controversial and emotional. But you already are the opensuse community, and if this list can agree on a set of rules, I'd prefer those to anything that we (Novell/SUSE staff) would decree more or less arbitrarily. Sonja -- Sonja Krause-Harder (skh(a)suse.de) Research & Development SUSE Linux Products GmbH

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