November 2009 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse] Re: How to clone HDD
by jdd-gmane 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Le 25/11/2009 17:15, Wong a écrit : > My SuSE contain no data it runs just as Internet gateway. I only need a > fast cure when HDD crash. if you have really no data, think of using a *cd* or *dvd" for the system. You can still have /tmp and even some part of /var on Hdd this is very secure as it can't be craked :-) some sort of live distro could also do the job with sufficient ram and no HDD at all it's easy to have some cd pare just in case one break :-) jdd -- http://www.dodin.net http://valerie.dodin.org http://news.opensuse.org/2009/04/13/people-of-opensuse-jean-daniel-dodin/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] How to clone HDD
by Wong 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Dear list, I need to clone HDD that contain OpenSuSE 11.1 with ReiserFS format. AFAIK, Norton ghost is unable cloning ReiserFS. Is it any software that able to do it? Do I need to (re)configure GRUB on copy HDD? Thx & Rgds, Wong -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Beginner: desktop folder
by Thomas Blasejewicz 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

I am sure, this is a really stupid question, but: how can move shortcuts (to application) into and out of the "desktop folder" = that semitransparent area on the desktop which contains by default 4-5 such shortcuts. (and maybe make disappear and reappear ...) I succeeded (as a test) to copy a file there, but so far all efforts to copy shortcut (like for example a shortcut to OO Writer) have failed. The shortcut winds up on the desktop alright - but not in the transparent, movable area. Sorry for the trouble. Thomas -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] How to build kernel modules in 11.2?
by Istvan Gabor 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hello: I would like to build kernel modules in openSUSE 11.2. In 10.3 I had the followng kernel packages installed: kernel-syms-2.6.22.19-0.4 kernel-default-2.6.22.19-0.4 kernel-source-2.6.22.19-0.4 linux-kernel-headers-2.6.22-19 and the following source directories: /usr/src/linux /usr/src/linux-obj In 11.2 I have installed so far: kernel-default-2.6.31.5-0.1.1.i586 linux-kernel-headers-2.6.31-3.4.noarch kernel-source-2.6.31.5-0.1.1.noarch which resulted in the following source directorie: /usr/src/linux There is no /usr/src/linux-obj and I have not installed kernel-syms yet (since it would pull down kernel devel packages for all flavors, which I don't understand why). Could someone advise me documentaion on what are the differences compared to 10.x and how to build modules in 11.2? Thanks, Istvan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] can't mount removable media in 11.2
by Istvan Gabor 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hello: I can not mount removable media (CD, DVD, USB drive) in openSUSE 11.2. I am using KDE 3.5.10 from KDE repo (http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/KDE3/openSUSE_11.2/) When I insert media the system recognizes it correctly and places the corresponding icon on the desktop. (DVDs and audio CDs can be played.) But when I try to mount/open the device I get the following error message: "org.freedesktop.hal.storage.mount-removable auth_admin_keep_always <-- (action, result)" in a window titled "Error - kio_media_mounthelper". Googling resulted in some similar issues in 11.1 however I could not find a working solution. What I learned is that the problem probably is related to policy permissions. One more thing that also might be related (but I'm not sure): in YAST->Security and users->Local security->Predefined security configurations is set to "custom settings" and I can not change it. Even if I click to either "home workstation" or "networked workstation" the new setting is not conserved, it is reset to "custom setting". Any hint or idea how to fix this? Thanks, Istvan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] best way to add advanced routing tables
by Rowan R. 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

I just set up a SuSE 11.2 multi provider firewall. I need to add the routing tables on boot. Is there a suitable existing script to use or should I create my own in rc.d ? -- The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom. - Sun Tzu -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] detection of network attached devices
by Roger Oberholtzer 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Is there a decent way to detect devices connected via the ethernet. Don't panic. The question is really more specific: I am looking at using some measurement lasers that announce their presence via a udb packet on a specific port. Of course, I could make an application that listens on this port for lasers to come and go. But is this possible to do within the scope of HALD/UDEV/DBUS? I am thinking it could be better to use the system provided tools for this so I might take advantage of other system tools related to devices. I know how to deal with USB devices via udev. But I cannot think there is a similar listener for UDP packets. Or is there? Or some better way. One benefit of this is that I could see the lasers as they arrive in the KDE panel widget for devices. Any useful pointers are appreciated. I did a google search for what I thought would find something, but it always seemed to be about usb... Although I am ultimately targeting openSUSE 11.2, it would be great if it worked starting at openSUSE 10.3. -- Roger Oberholtzer OPQ Systems / Ramböll RST Ramböll Sverige AB Krukmakargatan 21 P.O. Box 17009 SE-104 62 Stockholm, Sweden Office: Int +46 10-615 60 20 Mobile: Int +46 70-815 1696 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Re: How to clone HDD
by jdd-gmane 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Le 25/11/2009 11:28, Wong a écrit : > Does dd tools able to copy entire disk bit by bit? yes, of course, but it's not a good idea > > I want to clone the disk to make an off line backup for our system. > Thanks well, you clone also the defects... and restoring is not that easy. think first of the *restore* howto. If the disk is damaged, will the new one be the exact clone bit to bit? jdd -- http://www.dodin.net http://valerie.dodin.org http://news.opensuse.org/2009/04/13/people-of-opensuse-jean-daniel-dodin/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] 11.2 / KDE 4.3.3: Sax2 does not save display position?
by Mark Goldstein 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hello, I've installed 11.2 on some old computer and I have to adjust display position. SaX2 allows moving the display area left-right up-down and changing the size and eventually says that configuration is saved, but it is not. Next restart the display position is wrong again. I compared xorg.conf before adjusting position with Sax2 and after - there are no "modline" changes. I tried xvidtune as well and it also does not save changes (though in this case I do not remember, maybe I have to manually copy modline into xorg.conf)? I can't use "Auto adjust", because my display is connected to more than one computer through KVM. Any other way to to set my screen properly? -- Mark Goldstein -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] KDE 4.3: no OpenGL, only XRender possible?
by Daniel Bauer 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi, My (not so) old PC (P4, 2.4 GHz, 1.5G Ram) has an Nvidia Gforce4 TI 4200 with AGP8X. KDE 4.3 on opensuse 11.2, kernel default, (clean, fresh install) doesn't show any of those new effects. I tried to enable them, but KDE says it can't. But when I change from OpenGL to XRender it can - only, it is very, very, veeery slow... Any hints how I can enable OpenGL to make the effects faster? If any info is needed, I'll provide it. have a nice day! Daniel -- Daniel Bauer photographer Basel Barcelona professional photography: http://www.daniel-bauer.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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