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[opensuse] frequent hard locks on a hp laptop.
by Sampsa Riikonen 19 May '08

19 May '08

Hello, I am experiencing frequent and very annoying hard locks on my hp tx1000 series laptop.. few (~ 4) times a week. I have disabled all power management (when using it, the hard locks were even more frequent). And no, I have not blocked the ventilation. .. and the processor ventilation fan is not running at maximum speed when the hard locks occur. Is there any way to debug a problem like this? I suppose it will leave no trace into the log files..? Is there any other operating system that would be more stable on my laptop.. like vis..? no!, just kidding. ;) I am running 32-bit version of suse 10.3 and update it quite frequently. Regards, Sampsa -- 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] Problems with Xen-installation resp. configuration
by gildo.rex＠gmx.de 19 May '08

19 May '08

Hi Jon, thanks for your feedback! You find my response as well inline > > > I'm using the "Create Virtual Machine"-program, for the setup, > > > which is installed along with the Xen-package. > > > > > > It asks for the config of the new VM resp. DomU. > > > At "Operating System Installation" I'm asked to provide an > > > installation source. Therefor I wanted ot use a local iso-image on > > > the desktop. I used the same for installing VMware-VMs. > > > Unfortunately I get teh error message: "installation source is > > > unusable". > > > The same when using the physical CD via the physical CD-ROM-drive. > > You're not being very clear on what OS you're trying to install. Sorry fo being unclear! I want to perform a performance test and to compare physical and virtual platforms. To ensure comparability I want to install openSuSE 10.3 in the physical machines as well as in the VMware-VMs, in the Xen-DomUs and so on... On the other hand I would be grateful, if I could get a DomU running - regardless of the OS, just to see, that it works. That's why I thought, the concrete OS would be of lower interest. But the aim is to have a openSuSE 10.3 DomU! > > > > If I choose Full Virtualization instead of Paravirtualization, I > > > get no error message. A VNC-window opens, which indicates, that a > > > process is being started, but the process seems to stuck when > > > loading the iso-image. > > Still not very clear as to which OS you're trying to install as a DomU. > Launching the Virtual Machine Installer should give you the option of > choosing a DomU OS. If you mean the Create Virtual Machine Wizard, it does not, if I remember right. (I have to check this, when I'm back home) > If you can let us know what you'd like to achieve, > we can probably help. There is also (a very low traffic opensuse-virt) > mailing list which might be more appropriate to mail/subscribe to. Oh, great hint, it wasn't listed on the German Homepage so I wasn't aware of it... > > > > I have 3 programs available in YaST2 under "Virtualization": > > > > > > 1.) Create Virtual Machines -> doesn't work, like explained. > > > 2.) Install Hypervisor and Tools -> States, that the hypervisor and > > > the tools are properly installed. > > > 3.) Virtual Machine Manager -> Doesn't start and gives the > > > following error message on console: > > > xend [ERROR] Config file does not exist: /etc/xen/xend-config.sxp > > > > > > But that file exists. I've changed the permission, but the Virtual > > > Machine Manager doesn't start nevertheless. > > Changing the permissions shouldn't matter - you're running YaST2 as root > I would imagine. If the file exists then root will have access to it, > regardless of the permissions. Yes, it ask for privileges/ resp. PW. > > > > Besides I recognize, that the physical hasn't got a NW-link after > > > the booting the xen-kernel. > > > Under "Network Settings" I see, that the normal device isn't > > > connected. When leaving the NW-setting, the link works (although I > > > didn't edit anything). > > Make sure you're using Traditional Networking via ifup and ifdown > commands - _not_ NetworkManager. This looks like it will change in > openSUSE 11.0, however for now use traditional. Stupid Newbie-question: How do I do that? The ifconfig-commands don't work... > You should verify via > ifconfig that you get the various virtual interfaces set up. Next stupid questions: Which ones are needed? And can they be the cause of the current problems? > I also > assume you are using a wired network interface? If I get you right, you want to divide between wired and wireless? Yes, I'm using a wired connection. Kind Regards Stephan -- Der GMX SmartSurfer hilft bis zu 70% Ihrer Onlinekosten zu sparen! Ideal für Modem und ISDN: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/smartsurfer -- 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] VMs - maybe Xen?
by Jonathan Ervine 19 May '08

19 May '08

On Friday 16 May 2008 18:29:06 John wrote: > On Friday 16 May 2008 04:50:31 Jonathan Ervine wrote: > > On Thursday 15 May 2008 21:45:11 John wrote: > > > Also if xen will not allow mixed op system icons on the desktop has > > > anyone any idea of a vm that will? More of a virtual desktop so as to > > > speak. > > > > Possibly VirtualBox as mentioned earlier. Which specific applications do > > you have in mind though? It might well be possible/better to run the > > applications under wine (and this definitely allows the icons on the > > desktop). > > Thanks for the info Jon. > I will try wine but have my doubts about it's ability to run the few > windows programs I use from time to time. For some reason the oss community > hasn't produced any optical design programs such as Oslo or Zeemax. User > wise both programs aren't exactly great but at least a some what limited > but useable version of Oslo is available for free. I also have a weakness > for Electronics Work Bench. I like the user interface. As far as I'm aware > it's unique. All of these programs are both a bit mathematically and > graphically intense. Not too bad on a celeron lap top though. That's about > it really but others do crop up from time to time. I'll have to hold my hand up and admit I know nothing about the applications you're running. They do sound as though they are graphically intensive (not necessarily 3d intensive though). > On the arrangement I described is was definitely based around VNC. Too long > ago. I can't remember the details other than it was a sort of vnc network > on one machine. The article pointed out that vnc emulates hardware and the > demo more or less worked. It makes some sense providing for instance a > remote linux PC can control a windoze pc and make use of it's hardware. As far as I'm aware VNC (virtual network computing I think is what the acronym stands for) doesn't emulate hardware but is a remote display protocol with a server running that can then be remotely viewed from the host. As the protocol is an open specification both the client and server can be run on a variety of operating systems. You'll find that plenty of people on this list use it and are familiar with it's benefits and limitations. [no encryption and slow updates over low bandwidth are the main two] > I'm a little concerned about the Xen threads on here so I will look at > virtual box. I've also noted an interest in server based VM's as a method > of increasing through put which is another reason why I asked the question. > Plus the fact that dual boot is a pain and vnc should be rock solid by now. > I have run linux under vmware a long time ago but that doesn't make much > sense as it's my most used system. VNC is 'rock solid' but the protocol itself has limitations - if you're running a later version of a Microsoft operating system then using RDP (remote desktop protocol) can be a much better and more flexible solution. RDP is a client/server protocol also - and Linux systems can be RDP clients. What increased throughput are you hoping to achieve through using Xen that you don't get via VMware or VirtualBox? Running a graphical environment in a Xen DomU under hardware assisted virtualisation (which is required for Windows) isn't going to be a great performer as the emulated graphics card provided by Xen is pretty poor. I'd probably first look at wine or Crossover Office and then have a look at the virtualisation possibilities. By the way, if you've got a VT enabled CPU then you have the additional option of kvm. if you don't have a VT enabled CPU then kvm and Xen are non-starters for you. Jon -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] sysinfo:/ info
by Chris Arnold 19 May '08

19 May '08

In 10.3 with kde 3.5.9, i have some network folders i would like to put in sysinfo:/ I would like for them to appear under the "common folders" heading or anywhere for that matter inside sysinfo:/ (my computer). Is this possible and if so, could someone inform me on how to make that happen? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Odd icon on task bar - suse 10.3
by John 18 May '08

18 May '08

I have this icon on the task bar. It looks like it's a pushed in button. A right or left click brings up a cruddy "new server" pop up. Click on that and I get a small box headed "New Server - kpf" and the facility to add a shared directory etc. I don't want it. Just how do I get rid of it? Think it appeared after right clicking a folder - properties - share - configure file sharing. What follows is all greyed out and doesn't even fit in it's window anymore. John -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Network manager refuses to connect while ifup-dhcp works
by Myrosia Dzikovska 18 May '08

18 May '08

I have a really strange problem with NetworkManager. I am trying to connect to a wireless network. The wireless connection is unsecured (shudder - but I have no control over this at this moment). Windows connects just fine. Network manager sits in place for a while saying "configuring the device", but doesn't progress beyond that, and eventually refuses to connect. However, in the process it associates me with the right AP, according to iwconfig, and if I run ifup-dhcp wlan0, the connection works. Or almost works - I can run everything but KMail which appears to be too smart for its own good and keeps saying that it's in offline mode and refusing to retrieve anything over imap. What could be causing this behavior? I'd be equally happy to either resolve the main problem (get the NetworkManager to connect) or at least if I could fix the issue with KMail. I already looked into the system logs, and see nothing relevant. Myrosia -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Opensuse 10.3 yast won't update no matter how many times I do it
by Michael S. Dunsavage 18 May '08

18 May '08

I just installed Opensuse 10.3 and the update button on the taksbar keeps going red on the epiphany patch update. So I click on install, enter root password, and it goes through it's thing and then the button is red again. I even tried yast on the command line as root and it won't update this package. Any ideas on how I can make it update? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Virtual box and usb error message
by John 18 May '08

18 May '08

I've just installed the virtual box binary for suse 10.3 64bit I used yast. 1st time it just came up and went without doing anything. 2nd time it installed correctly and used my downloaded rpm. I've set up a virtual machine but haven't done anything with it yet other than set an iso as a dvd and enabled sound etc. Each time I click on the vm config part I get this message >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Could not load the Host USB Proxy Service (VERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND). The service might be not installed on the host computer. Result Code: 0x00004005 Component: Host Interface: IHost {81729c26-1aec-46f5-b7c0-cc7364738fdb} Callee: IMachine {f95c0793-7737-49a1-85d9-6da81097173b} >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The binary should come with full usb support. Just what do I have to do to overcome this? John -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Krdc-Krfb KDE4 authentication problem
by Robert W Best 18 May '08

18 May '08

I cannot establish Remote Desktop Connection on two SuSE 10.3 KDE systems connected by Ethernet cable to a common speedtouch modem. On one system I start Krfb and Create Personal Invitation which presents Host address and Password. On the other system I start Krdc, click Connect to a VNC Remote Desktop, and type the Host address in the Remote desktop: vnc field. I get the Host Config panel and press OK. I get a blue empty panel but NOT a Password panel. So I cannot type the password given on the first system and the connection times out. I cannot find the reason - there are many unclear issues in the Handbooks by Brad Hards. Robert -- http://rwbest.no.sapo.pt/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Kdetv And Sound Blaster Audigy SE don't match
by Adrian Vraciu 18 May '08

18 May '08

hello I got today the following issue with kdetv. I've changed my sound card from an on board one to an Audigy SE. But I had the unpleasant surprise to see that i have no sound options of kdetv. In kdetv sound options i see the sound card but I can't see any mixer devices to control the sound of my tv tuner. Also the card is working very well in other applications. With the previous card it worked very well. Can anyone give me some hints regarding this issue? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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