March 2009 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse] Recent updates trouble
by Andrei Verovski (aka MacGuru) 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Hi, Today I have installed new updates (suse updates, kde 4.2 factory, packman) with Smart and run into troubles. 1) X refused to start with message complaining could not open or move log file "/var/log/x..org.xxx". Strangely enough, I can start X as root, but not as normal user. sax2 runs, configures, and tests are OK. I have reinstalled nvidia driver - problem still the same. 2) netowrk fails to start properly on the system startup. Everything was fine before. "rcnetwork status" gives message "dead". However, I can start it succesfully with "rcnetwork start" These are the first artefacts. May be something else will appear later. Kernel WAS NOT updated this time. Unfortunately, I did not remember which exactly packages were updated by Smart, but list was rather long. Some kde 4.2 pacjages had to be installed manually becuase of file conflict with KDE 3.5, but this never caused any problem before. Before I had run update 2 or 3 weeks ago, everything was OK. Looks like some change of system files, permissions, or whatever else. Anyone have experienced the same problems? May be some broken/buggy RPM ? Thanks -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] tuning my 11.1
by Pol 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

I have installed 11.1 on my hp4200 tablet; Laptop does not suspend on closing lid, although that instruction has been set in the power manager. Also, i would like to tune the xorg configuration. Any hints? Finally, i would like to use the bespin kde theme, but it is not available on the default repository. Should i switch to the 'factory' repositories? Are they enough stable? Thank you --Pol -- 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 11.1 package dependencies are very weird
by Joop Beris 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Listmates, I know this has been mentioned before, but today I ran into a depency that I just really can't fathom... I wanted to install Frostwire (a java based p2p client). Imagine my surprise when in the list of automatic changes, Yast2 software install presents me with: Mozilla Thunderbird. Why on God's green Earth would a Java based p2p client be dependent on a mail client? I finish the Frostwire install, and then decide to delete Thunderbird. This gets accepted, but as an automatic change, Yast now proposes Seamonkey. I accept that change and let Thunderbird uninstall (and Seamonkey install). I then wish to delete Seamonkey, only to be presented with Mozilla Sunbird as an automatic change. Deleting Sunbird presents Seamonkey as an automatic change, etc. So, then I start to get curious to see which package actually needs Sunbird to be installed: # rpm -q --whatrequires MozillaSunbird no package requires MozillaSunbird I'm confused. Anyone? Joop -- "When you just want a system that works, you choose Linux; when you want a system that just works, you choose Microsoft."

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[opensuse] Using zypper ar -k rpms - do delta RPMS have to remain under original i586/x86_64 dir?
by David C. Rankin 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Listmates, I am working on a script that will run on network clients running openSuSE 11.0+ that will parse the rpms under /var/cache/zypp/packages, rsync the rpms to my server for the local net and then create or update the resulting local update server. I have 2 approaches and I need to know which way would be best. I think the answer to the question will turn on whether the delta rpms must be stored in the same directory as the associated noarch, i586 or x86_64 rpm *or* whether it is OK to put all delta rpms in their own directory. (1) Currently I have all clients sending all saved rpms to the server under the directory structure of: 09:04 nirvana:/home/backup/rpms> ls -1 openSUSE_11.0/ delta i586 i686 noarch repodata src x86_64 Where, for example, the delta directory holds the delta rpms for both 1586 and x86_64. Initially, it looks like that would be OK since the delta.rpms have the associated architecture identified: 09:05 nirvana:/home/backup/rpms> ls -1 openSUSE_11.0/delta/ <snip> wireshark-1.0.0-17.1_17.2.i586.delta.rpm wireshark-1.0.0-17.2_17.7.i586.delta.rpm wireshark-1.0.0-17.2_17.7.x86_64.delta.rpm wireshark-1.0.0-17.7_17.9.i586.delta.rpm wireshark-1.0.0-17.7_17.9.x86_64.delta.rpm <snip> and ... the delta rpms are only from the updates repositories. My question and request for comment is -- "Is that doable??" (2) Second option for the local repository on the server is to leave the delta rpms mixed-in under the i586 or x86_64 directories where they originated. I did *not* want to do that because I am consolidating a lot of rpms from a number of different repository directories and wanted to keep the rpm types separate. Question, "Do I have to leave the delta rpms under the original directories?" It matters because I have cached rpms from the following repos (not all enabled): [09:11 alchemy:/var/cache/zypp/packages] # ls -1 backports cc++ community compiz cpplib database edu games gcc gcctools gfax gnome_comm http:__download.opensuse.org_repositories_games_openSUSE_11.0_ http:__download.opensuse.org_repositories_home:_pikerhog:_utils_openSUSE_11.0 http:__download.opensuse.org_repositories_KDE:_Backports_openSUSE_11.0_ http:__download.opensuse.org_repositories_KDE:_Community_openSUSE_11.0_ http:__download.opensuse.org_repositories_OpenOffice.org:_STABLE_openSUSE_11.0_ http:__download.opensuse.org_repositories_openSUSE:_Tools_openSUSE_11.0 http:__download.opensuse.org_repositories_server:_database_openSUSE_11.0_ http:__download.opensuse.org_repositories_X11:_XGL_openSUSE_11.0_ http:__download.videolan.org_pub_videolan_vlc_SuSE_11.0_ http:__ftp.skynet.be_pub_packman_suse_11.0_ http:__www2.ati.com_suse_11.0 http:__www.opensuse-education.org_download_repo_1.0_11.0 javapkg kde monitor mono multimedia-photo ooxmission openoffice openSUSE-11.0-Updates openSUSE-DVD 11.0 packman php qt44 repo repo-non-oss repo-oss ruby-ext subpixel repository sugar tools updates updatesgwdg videolan wm wordpress x11 X11:Compiz I wanted the top-level layout for my local repositories to be: 09:17 nirvana:/home/backup/rpms> l total 16 drwxr-xr-x 9 david dcr 4096 2009-03-22 23:26 openSUSE_11.0/ drwxr-xr-x 2 david dcr 4096 2009-03-23 09:17 openSUSE_11.1/ Then I wanted the layout under each release to be: 09:04 nirvana:/home/backup/rpms> ls -1 openSUSE_11.0/ delta i586 i686 noarch repodata src x86_64 and the same thing for 11.1. Right now, this is how the script works. If the delta.rpms have to be under the original directory, then the top-level would change to: 09:17 nirvana:/home/backup/rpms> ls -1 openSUSE_11.0 openSUSE_11.1 updates_11.0 updates_11.1 I would prefer a single repo for each release if it will work. createrepo works fine with my current setup, but I wanted to check with the repository gurus to make sure I wasn't screwing myself in some unknown way. 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] OT: Seeking player piano parts suppliers
by Duaine & Laura Hechler 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

NOW, before the flaming starts, let me explain. This could very well mean *my *livelihood ! The only *known* player piano parts supplier closed permanently who supplied *worldwide,* Player Piano Co of Wichita, KS, USA. I have been sending emails to places all over the world (Australia, UK, Belgium, etc) who are well know for mechanical music and getting nowhere. So I'm resorting to lists that are obviously OT subjects. This is an email to appeal to anyone that might know of any leads or contacts for these supplies. If you have any leads, please contact me at dahechler(a)hechlerpianoandorgan.com Again, apologies, but I'm very desperate, Duaine -- Duaine Hechler Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding Reed Organ Society Member Florissant, MO 63034 (314) 838-5587 dahechler(a)att.net www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com -- Home & Business user of Linux - 10 years -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] OT: Getting kicked outof university, bugs will wait!
by Dotan Cohen 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

I know that I am in the middle of several very important threads regarding KDE 4.2 bugs, but I'm about two weeks from getting booted from my university. Therefore, I am going to concentrate my time on studies but _please_ when you find a bug that you don't feel confident enough filing then email me privately and in a month's time I'll go through them, triage, and file what need be. Remeber, KDE 4.2 is meant for end users, so every issue that you find with it is important! Crashers, unintuitive configuration, features missing from KDE 3, are all valid bugs and if you can't file it then let me know so that I could take care of it. Thanks! -- Dotan Cohen http://what-is-what.com http://gibberish.co.il -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Thunderbird on OpenSuse 11.1
by Michael Folsom 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Folks: Something weird has happened with Thunderbird on my 11.1 x86-64 box, version 2.0.0.19 (20081227). When I try and change something in the "Account Settings" window its not saved - For example - Edit > Account Settings > Composition & Addressing > and make any change say uncheck or check "Compose messages in HTML format" nothing happens when I hit the OK button to save the settings. I can click OK all day and the window doesn't close and the settings aren't saved. I've checked and ownership and permissions on the .thunderbird directory and they seem correct. Any clue what's up? Thanks - Mike -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] system mail through smtp server howto?
by Michael S. Dunsavage 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

I set postfix up to go through my ISP's smtp server which is not a problem. However when I want to send mail via the command line like: $ mail opensuse(a)opensuse.org it will bounce back because it tags the hostname onto domain. For instance it will bounce back and the mail will say from mikesd@ host.domain.com So how can I get the mail command to send to locally to system accounts and also externally. This is a problem because I have a php site that users forms and e-mails and they're all bouncing back. -- Michael S. Dunsavage -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] equivallent to activesync
by jdd 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

I was given an old acer N300 PDA. On windows system, I had to find and install ActiveSync from Microsoft to be able to syn it via USB On Linux it's not seen basically. What can I do? It's seen in windows as an RNDIS link (http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/network/ndis/rmndis.mspx) thanks - I hate to be obliged to launch Win just for that :-) jdd -- http://www.dodin.net http://valerie.dodin.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-eic8MSSfM http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1412160445 -- 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 and sled support
by lynn 22 Mar '09

22 Mar '09

If I buy SLED, will I get my bugs fixed quicker? L x -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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