November 2007 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse] KDE bug
by Maura Edelweiss Monville 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

I have convinced you ... maybe you can forward my snapshot to all the other Linux/SuSE gurus who think that I've been drinking ... actually I am teetotaller (no alcohol at all). I tried to report the bug but it's taking too long at filling out all the questionnaire .. I leave it with the experts .. I'm just a user. ANyway, I am surprised that this malfunctioning has not been detected yet. Usage of portable memory is quite common. Please, let me know about a patch or workaround. Thank you so much, Maura Maura Edelweiss M. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] SuSE 10.3 Cannot see USB memory stick nor the CD drive ...
by Maura Edelweiss Monville 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

I am desperately trying to figure out why SuSE 10.3 cannot see either the USB memory stick nor the CD drive. As root I have read the last 100 lines of the /var/log/messages file when I plug my memory stick into the USB drive. I'm copying it in the end of this messge Appearantly it is detected but I cannot access it from my desktop. No icon is generated nor entry in SuSE "Computer" panel. Please, can someone help me with that ? Thank you so much, Maura Nov 1 18:27:54 linux-Mimin su: (to root) mauede on /dev/pts/0 Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: usb 3-3: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and address 4 Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: usb 3-3: new device found, idVendor=0781, idProduct=5151 Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: usb 3-3: new device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3 Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: usb 3-3: Product: Cruzer Micro Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: usb 3-3: Manufacturer: SanDisk Corporation Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: usb 3-3: SerialNumber: 200445284313a1505eb1 Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: usb 3-3: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: Uniform Multi-Platform E-IDE driver Revision: 7.00alpha2 Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: ide: Assuming 33MHz system bus speed for PIO modes; override with idebus=xx Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: Initializing USB Mass Storage driver... Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: scsi2 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: usb-storage: device found at 4 Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: usb-storage: waiting for device to settle before scanning Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: usbcore: registered new interface driver usb-storage Nov 1 18:29:28 linux-Mimin kernel: USB Mass Storage support registered. Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: scsi 2:0:0:0: Direct-Access SanDisk Cruzer Micro 0.2 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2 Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] 2001888 512-byte hardware sectors (1025 MB) Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Write Protect is off Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Mode Sense: 03 00 00 00 Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Assuming drive cache: write through Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] 2001888 512-byte hardware sectors (1025 MB) Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Write Protect is off Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Mode Sense: 03 00 00 00 Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Assuming drive cache: write through Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sdb: sdb1 Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Attached SCSI removable disk Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: sd 2:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg2 type 0 Nov 1 18:29:29 linux-Mimin kernel: usb-storage: device scan complete linux-Mimin:/var/log # Maura Edelweiss M. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Making sysfs values persist across reboot
by Marlier, Ian 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Hi, all -- I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to get a setting made in the sysfs tree (in this case, /sys/devices/system/clocksource/clocksource0/current_clocksource) to persist across reboot. Under opensuse 10.3 using a xen kernel, the default value in this node is "xen". However, there is a bug that causes the machine to lock up if using that value, and so it needs to be changed to "jiffies", which is accomplished by doing echo "jiffies" > /sys/devices/system/clocksource/clocksource0/current_clocksource I can add this command to an init script (boot.local, for example). But I'm wondering if there's any alternative, such as the sysctl.conf file that controls the settings under /proc/sys Anyone know of one? Thanks! Ian -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse] device designation
by Rajko M. 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

On Sunday 28 October 2007 12:51:54 pm Dennis J. Tuchler wrote: > The plea for help is a sort of double dip on this forum. I also posted > a request for help with a driver for the Canon Pixma MP830. After > sending that note, I tried to fix the problem myself by changing the > parallel port connection provided in the SUSE-supplied driver with a USB > port designation. In short you connected printer using USB instead of parallel port cable. > It wouldn 't accept it, saying that the port wasn't > properly configured! I would need more details on this, like this: Printer connected to computer and turned on. Started YaST > Hardware > Printer Do you see printer in YaST list, or there is no nothing? What message below list tells? > It was already working, by the way, to connect the > scanner feature to my computer. So, I tried to mount the usb port only > to find I had no idea how to indicate the proper device in the mount > command (I tried several of them, searched though the relevant man > entries and even did a couple of apropos searches.) You can mount hard drive connected to USB port, but not port itself. > If you can help me (despite my double-dipping), I would appreciate it. It is obvious that there is no many with Canon Pixma MP830, but without more details people that know how to setup printers can't say what might be wrong, or help you to troubleshoot problem. For instance it would be helpful to turn printer on and run: dmesg | tail -n10 to see what kernel is doing. Is registered any activity on USB port. Then command: hwinfo --printer can give some information. Post both, don't just tell conclusion:"I don't see anything relevant" -- Regards, Rajko. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Canon Pixma MP830 problem
by Dennis J. Tuchler 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

I just set up the printer, self-test worked, connected the printer to a USB port on my Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. Yast spotted both the printer and the scanner. The printer test failed. I checked and found that the printer was listed as a parallel printer connected to lp0. I changed the setting to USB printer only to get the message, "No USB devices found. It seems that your USB bus is not properly configured" I changed the connection to a USB connection that works with an external storage device. Same message. What do I do now? -- Best regards, Dennis J. Tuchler University City, Missouri 63130 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] ksensors does not display harddisk temperature
by Eberhard Roloff 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Hi, I am using 10.3/32bit and my toolk for monitoring cpu temp and speed, fan speeds and the like is lm-sensors with the KDE frontend ksensors. Up to SuSE 10.2 this used to also display the temperature of my harddisk if I had hddtemp installed. Now I have hddtemp installed, but for the life of me I cannot get ksensors to display my harddisk temperature. Anything else from lm-sensors is there. I am using ksensors 0.7.3 from packman. Any hints how to get my harddisk temperature into ksensors to be displayed on my desktop are appreciated? Thanks much for help Eberhard -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] bugzilla.novell.com - email address change?
by David C. Rankin 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

The only stupid question is the one not asked: OK, here goes: How do I change my email address for my account at bugzilla.novell.com. The option is nowhere in preferences and nowhere else I can find. Did I just miss it? (go easy on the flames if it is in bold somewhere on the page) -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] display freezes on "log out" OK on shutdown. What to check?
by David C. Rankin 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Mates, Suse 10.3, kde, compiz. The screen freezes on log out and will not return you to the login prompt. You can see the text screen from boot flash just for a second before kdm tries to restore the login. The the screen goes blank. (not totally black like off, the display is still active, it's just black) The system is hardlocked and must be hard reset. ctrl+alt+[either del or backspace] has no effect. Lockup occurs regardless of whether the WM is kwin or compiz. The logs are empty. What should I check or what link can I read to start to sort this out? thanks. -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Blogger Party, Microsoft & OpenSUSE Mission
by Masim "Vavai" Sugianto 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Well, this is not about technical stuff. Just an intermezzo ;-). Last week (October 27, 2007), the Indonesian Blogger created their event called PestaBlogger 2007 (Blogger Party, http://pestablogger.com) This is the first and biggest national blogger events in Indonesia. After short discussion with my friend of mine in Indonesian OpenSUSE Community (http://www.opensuse.or.id) we get a plans to take this event as an opportunity to promote OpenSUSE by providing CDs and brochure. I contacted one company based on Bandung, Indonesia (Paris van Java :-) ) and got their support by providing 1000 CDs OpenSUSE with pre-printed Geeko logo. What's the interesting point is the party list of sponsors. PestaBlogger chairman told me that one of the main sponsors is Microsoft Indonesia. He said that the committee would not be accepted our request to attached the CD as one of the audience gifts but he provided another way, distributed CD without officially attached. We (me and some OpenSUSE-ID member) tried plan B. We brings the CDs onto the party. I met some bloggers (about 500 bloggers around of Indonesia) and the mission getting started, distributed the CD with one or two introduction words. The mission completed successfully with a good response. We got another advantages because Microsoft provided only about 10 DVD of Windows Vista and Office 2007 compares to 1000 CD of OpenSUSE 10.3 :-). Maybe in the next blogger party, OpenSUSE-ID and Indonesian Linux Community receive the equal opportunity to get listed as main sponsors :-). Next event is Bandung Comtech and Indonesia Linux Conference in the end of November 2007. Indonesian OpenSUSE Community officially invited by the committee and we hope we get better idea to promote this nice distro. I posted this story at my personal blog : http://www.vavai.net/index.php?/archives/22-PestaBlogger-2007-Blogger-Party… Note : Indonesian OpenSUSE Community launched at July 23, 2007. Best Regards, Vavai -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Stupid Compiz questions
by Bob S 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Hello SuSE people, Running 10.3 64 bit with KDE. I installed compiz-fusion. I find it locks up some applications and some other things don't work so I want to turn it off until I have more time to play with it. It starts automatically at boot up. Stupid question #1. How do I turn it off ?? SQ # 2. How do you close an app without going up to the menu bar "File" and then choosing quit from the drop down list? SQ # 3. How do you minimize an app? or resize the window? There's more but I just want to turn it off for now. Bob S. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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