> On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 08:39:19PM -0800, Heather wrote:
> > Vendors right off the top of my head: Ascentia (sp?), Imperial, Kachinatech
> > (but the model they sell is far slower than you want), Dell if you twist
> > their arm, ARM Computer. I'm sure there are a few more, maybe I'll bother
>
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 08:39:19PM -0800, Heather wrote:
> Vendors right off the top of my head: Ascentia (sp?), Imperial, Kachinatech
> (but the model they sell is far slower than you want), Dell if you twist their
> arm, ARM Computer. I'm sure there are a few more, maybe I'll bother to
> look
> Heather wrote:
>
> > Improve the criteria please, do you mean "current models I can buy with
> > a manufacturer's warranty" ? Also what sort of "friendly" features are
> > you looking for?
>
> Sorry I was a bit fuzzy on that one. A new one. PIII-800 Mhz or around
> there. Right now it's a stan
[SNIP]
> Ascentia was a line of laptops made by AST. AST is out of business now.
> Good thing, too, according to this tremendously pissed off customer:
> http://www.netppl.fi/~findians/paper.html
>
> I don't know if all AST laptops suck as much as this guy says they do, but
> my AST Ascentia 8
> On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 08:39:19PM -0800, Heather wrote:
> > Vendors right off the top of my head: Ascentia (sp?), Imperial, Kachinatech
> > (but the model they sell is far slower than you want), Dell if you twist
> > their arm, ARM Computer. I'm sure there are a few more, maybe I'll bother
>
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 04:23:26PM -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I have tried to find information in /usr/src/linux.. but I don't have any
directory like ../src/linux/ .. thanks anyway..
That would be the kernel source tree. Grab it from
www..kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.2/linux-2.2.18.tar
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 08:39:19PM -0800, Heather wrote:
> Vendors right off the top of my head: Ascentia (sp?), Imperial, Kachinatech
> (but the model they sell is far slower than you want), Dell if you twist their
> arm, ARM Computer. I'm sure there are a few more, maybe I'll bother to
> look
> Heather wrote:
>
> > Improve the criteria please, do you mean "current models I can buy with
> > a manufacturer's warranty" ? Also what sort of "friendly" features are
> > you looking for?
>
> Sorry I was a bit fuzzy on that one. A new one. PIII-800 Mhz or around
> there. Right now it's a sta
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 04:23:26PM -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I have tried to find information in /usr/src/linux.. but I don't have any
directory like ../src/linux/ .. thanks anyway..
That would be the kernel source tree. Grab it from
www..kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.2/linux-2.2.18.ta
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 04:47:12PM -0500, xsdg wrote:
> On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 02:14:58PM -0400, Peter Cordes wrote:
> > locate(1) is good. It can search the whole system quickly.
> locate doesn't actually search the system. When a user runs updatedb(1?),
>a database is created of all files ac
I have tried to find information in /usr/src/linux.. but I don't have any
directory like ../src/linux/ .. thanks anyway..
>
> We first need more information:
>
> Is this Sound Blaster 16 PCI or ISA?
> Is it PnP or not?
> Which Kernel do you use?
>
pnpdump -c > /etc/isapnp.conf && isapnp /etc
Heather wrote:
> Improve the criteria please, do you mean "current models I can buy with
> a manufacturer's warranty" ? Also what sort of "friendly" features are
> you looking for?
Sorry I was a bit fuzzy on that one. A new one. PIII-800 Mhz or around
there. Right now it's a standoff between Del
Here is my idea.
Read how to reinstall Windoze system first. If it is from CDROM, you
stick bootable Debian CDROM and proceed just like rescue process. No
big deal, I think. Another process is start Linux from DOS mode using
dos boot loader.
Real problem is to get dual boot right. Shrinking i
Hello, all-
I am hoping to set up a multia as an ad-hoc access point at home,
but have run into what I suspect are problems with the encryption.
In an attempt to address as few variables at a time as possible, I
am tryng to get the wvlan_cs module working on my laptop (IBM T20)
in the office firs
Try running this : apt-get install task-x-window-system
That should install X and give you a chance to configure it.
If you are on potato, you'll need to add an apt source to get
KDE 2.1, put this in your /etc/apt/sources.list :
deb ftp://ftp.linux.ee/pub/kde.tdyc.com/debian/ potato main
Then ap
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 02:14:58PM -0400, Peter Cordes wrote:
> On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 09:45:00AM -0500, William F. Dowling wrote:
> > Sometimes docs don't get installed when you think they should, so
> > using 'find ...' to find them is fruitless.
>
> locate(1) is good. It can search the whole
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 04:47:12PM -0500, xsdg wrote:
> On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 02:14:58PM -0400, Peter Cordes wrote:
> > locate(1) is good. It can search the whole system quickly.
> locate doesn't actually search the system. When a user runs updatedb(1?),
>a database is created of all files a
I believe some of the Xpackages are installed. Tried to some of the config
programs listed in the /usr/share/*/ FAQS but no luck. Eventually I want to run
KDE.
I have tried to find information in /usr/src/linux.. but I don't have any directory
like ../src/linux/ .. thanks anyway..
>
> We first need more information:
>
> Is this Sound Blaster 16 PCI or ISA?
> Is it PnP or not?
> Which Kernel do you use?
>
pnpdump -c > /etc/isapnp.conf && isapnp /et
> On Sun, Mar 04, 2001 at 12:45:07AM +0100, GENIS MADRIA JOSEP wrote:
> > Hello, i need help with installing debian in the vaio sony c1ve. There was
> > an error option but it was too expensive.. I didn't buy the sony cd-rom to
> > boot.
> Who needs this anyway ? :)
I don't think the debian st
X 4.0 or X 3.3.6?
it's all pretty well doc'd: I've got it running on a 600e, which uses the
same hardware and all. hmmm... check on the linux OS links under the
Thinkpad 600E: there's some explicit instructions. I think I just used a
generic /dev/psaux mouse and then set the mouse to 3 buttons, an
Heather wrote:
> Improve the criteria please, do you mean "current models I can buy with
> a manufacturer's warranty" ? Also what sort of "friendly" features are
> you looking for?
Sorry I was a bit fuzzy on that one. A new one. PIII-800 Mhz or around
there. Right now it's a standoff between De
> Hi guys.
>
> I'm looking at laptops (and drooling a bit ;) and I was wondering if
> there are any laptops that are friendly to debian...
>
> I've come upon the Dell Inspirion 4000 which seems to be the most bang
> for the bucks but are there any laptops that are friendlier??
>
> Thanks!
> Yann
Here is my idea.
Read how to reinstall Windoze system first. If it is from CDROM, you
stick bootable Debian CDROM and proceed just like rescue process. No
big deal, I think. Another process is start Linux from DOS mode using
dos boot loader.
Real problem is to get dual boot right. Shrinking
Hello, all-
I am hoping to set up a multia as an ad-hoc access point at home,
but have run into what I suspect are problems with the encryption.
In an attempt to address as few variables at a time as possible, I
am tryng to get the wvlan_cs module working on my laptop (IBM T20)
in the office fir
First, make gpm repeat a protocol like IMPS/2 or ms3 and
set X up accordingly.
Then set this option in your /etc/X11/XF86Config :
ZAxisMapping4 5
That should let you use it as a scroll mouse ( buttons 4 and 5 ).
HTH,
Rob Helmer
Namodn
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 03:15:01PM -0500, Stephen Pete
|> I've been working with getting Debian running in all its glory on an
|> IBM Thinkpad T21, and am pretty pleased -- except for one tiny issue.
|>
|> The T21 has a large button with a blue marking underneath the left-
|> and right-`mouse' buttons. Under Windows, this is used as a scroll
|> butt
Try running this : apt-get install task-x-window-system
That should install X and give you a chance to configure it.
If you are on potato, you'll need to add an apt source to get
KDE 2.1, put this in your /etc/apt/sources.list :
deb ftp://ftp.linux.ee/pub/kde.tdyc.com/debian/ potato main
Then a
I've been working with getting Debian running in all its glory on an
IBM Thinkpad T21, and am pretty pleased -- except for one tiny issue.
The T21 has a large button with a blue marking underneath the left-
and right-`mouse' buttons. Under Windows, this is used as a scroll
button.
I'd like to se
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 02:14:58PM -0400, Peter Cordes wrote:
> On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 09:45:00AM -0500, William F. Dowling wrote:
> > Sometimes docs don't get installed when you think they should, so
> > using 'find ...' to find them is fruitless.
>
> locate(1) is good. It can search the whol
Hello,
On Sat, Mar 03, 2001 at 01:42:55PM +, Paul Clark wrote:
> lsmod reports tulip_cb etc. ifconfig reports a nice looking
> eth0. But if I try to ping another machine nothing gets through
> even though I see light flashing.
The tulip driver has been re-written and separated from the cardb
I believe some of the Xpackages are installed. Tried to some of the config programs
listed in the /usr/share/*/ FAQS but no luck. Eventually I want to run KDE.
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> On Sun, Mar 04, 2001 at 12:45:07AM +0100, GENIS MADRIA JOSEP wrote:
> > Hello, i need help with installing debian in the vaio sony c1ve. There was an
>error option but it was too expensive.. I didn't buy the sony cd-rom to boot.
> Who needs this anyway ? :)
I don't think the debian standard
X 4.0 or X 3.3.6?
it's all pretty well doc'd: I've got it running on a 600e, which uses the
same hardware and all. hmmm... check on the linux OS links under the
Thinkpad 600E: there's some explicit instructions. I think I just used a
generic /dev/psaux mouse and then set the mouse to 3 buttons, a
HI,
I'm using debian stable on my Inspiron, all default setup and have managed to
get resolutions from 640x480 to 1280x1024 working okay, but 800x600 is giving
me a few problems, I wonder if anyone has all resolutions working okay on
their Dell Laptop can send me the relevant modelines used in the
> Hi guys.
>
> I'm looking at laptops (and drooling a bit ;) and I was wondering if
> there are any laptops that are friendly to debian...
>
> I've come upon the Dell Inspirion 4000 which seems to be the most bang
> for the bucks but are there any laptops that are friendlier??
>
> Thanks!
> Yan
First, make gpm repeat a protocol like IMPS/2 or ms3 and
set X up accordingly.
Then set this option in your /etc/X11/XF86Config :
ZAxisMapping4 5
That should let you use it as a scroll mouse ( buttons 4 and 5 ).
HTH,
Rob Helmer
Namodn
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 03:15:01PM -0500, Stephen Pet
|> I've been working with getting Debian running in all its glory on an
|> IBM Thinkpad T21, and am pretty pleased -- except for one tiny issue.
|>
|> The T21 has a large button with a blue marking underneath the left-
|> and right-`mouse' buttons. Under Windows, this is used as a scroll
|> but
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 09:45:00AM -0500, William F. Dowling wrote:
> Sometimes docs don't get installed when you think they should, so
> using 'find ...' to find them is fruitless.
locate(1) is good. It can search the whole system quickly.
> Suggestion for Debian
> maintainers: at install time
I've been working with getting Debian running in all its glory on an
IBM Thinkpad T21, and am pretty pleased -- except for one tiny issue.
The T21 has a large button with a blue marking underneath the left-
and right-`mouse' buttons. Under Windows, this is used as a scroll
button.
I'd like to s
On Sun, Mar 04, 2001 at 07:55:51PM -0500, Dan Christensen wrote:
> Peter Cordes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > On Sun, Mar 04, 2001 at 11:25:43AM -0500, Dan Christensen wrote:
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bostjan Muller) writes:
> > > On my system, the default big cron jobs are automatically ignore
Hello,
On Sat, Mar 03, 2001 at 01:42:55PM +, Paul Clark wrote:
> lsmod reports tulip_cb etc. ifconfig reports a nice looking
> eth0. But if I try to ping another machine nothing gets through
> even though I see light flashing.
The tulip driver has been re-written and separated from the card
HI,
I'm using debian stable on my Inspiron, all default setup and have managed to
get resolutions from 640x480 to 1280x1024 working okay, but 800x600 is giving
me a few problems, I wonder if anyone has all resolutions working okay on
their Dell Laptop can send me the relevant modelines used in th
Andreas Tscharner wrote:
I haven't figured out how to configure sound in debian, I have read HOWTO
and FAQ about configuring sound card but still not found any useful
information, How can I configure my Sound Blaster 16 in debian ??
We first need more information:
Is this Sound Blaster 16 PC
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 09:45:00AM -0500, William F. Dowling wrote:
> Sometimes docs don't get installed when you think they should, so
> using 'find ...' to find them is fruitless.
locate(1) is good. It can search the whole system quickly.
> Suggestion for Debian
> maintainers: at install tim
On Sun, Mar 04, 2001 at 07:55:51PM -0500, Dan Christensen wrote:
> Peter Cordes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > On Sun, Mar 04, 2001 at 11:25:43AM -0500, Dan Christensen wrote:
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bostjan Muller) writes:
> > > On my system, the default big cron jobs are automatically ignor
I was pretty much able to set up Debian on my Inspiron (apm, pcmcia,
modem and ethernet cards) from reading the HOWTO's in
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-txt/ (and a little help from right here.) The
pcmcia one was especially good. The Debian-specific docs seem to be
in /usr/share/doc/. There ought to b
Andreas Tscharner wrote:
>> I haven't figured out how to configure sound in debian, I have read HOWTO
>> and FAQ about configuring sound card but still not found any useful
>> information, How can I configure my Sound Blaster 16 in debian ??
>
>
> We first need more information:
>
> Is this So
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 06:59:04AM -0500, tom wrote:
> I'm really trying to RTFM but I have a heck of a time finding it.
>
> Where are the documents from Debain going to be found (presumable
> on my HD) that I can read to figure out things like network and
> pcmcia configuration? (yes, it's a note
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 06:59:04AM -0500, tom wrote:
>
> Suggested Reading for network, pcmcia, and apm stuff?
>
/usr/share/doc/pcmcia-cs etc
In general, /usr/share/doc :) The HOW-TOs are there too (if you installed
the howto package).
Drew
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On Sun, Mar 04, 2001 at 12:55:58PM +1100, Drew Parsons wrote:
::snip::
> Are you subscribed to the Toshiba linux mailing list? Somewhere there would
> be sure to have your model.
Where would I find this?
>
> Drew
>
> --
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> F
On Sun, Mar 04, 2001 at 08:21:39AM -0800, Osamu Aoki wrote:
> Can you provide pointer to TOSHIBA ML? (in English)
ML instructions attached.
Drew
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--- Begin Mess
I was pretty much able to set up Debian on my Inspiron (apm, pcmcia,
modem and ethernet cards) from reading the HOWTO's in
/usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-txt/ (and a little help from right here.) The
pcmcia one was especially good. The Debian-specific docs seem to be
in /usr/share/doc/. There ought to
Drew Parsons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> The problem is probably related to your having your default gateway set to
> the local address, and therefore there being no route from the local address
> to the new ppp address.
But on a local network, you should have no gateway! I'm not shure
where it
I'm really trying to RTFM but I have a heck of a time finding it.
Where are the documents from Debain going to be found (presumable
on my HD) that I can read to figure out things like network and
pcmcia configuration? (yes, it's a notebook)
I've been using slackware for years and they don't have
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 06:59:04AM -0500, tom wrote:
> I'm really trying to RTFM but I have a heck of a time finding it.
>
> Where are the documents from Debain going to be found (presumable
> on my HD) that I can read to figure out things like network and
> pcmcia configuration? (yes, it's a not
On Mon, Mar 05, 2001 at 06:59:04AM -0500, tom wrote:
>
> Suggested Reading for network, pcmcia, and apm stuff?
>
/usr/share/doc/pcmcia-cs etc
In general, /usr/share/doc :) The HOW-TOs are there too (if you installed
the howto package).
Drew
--
PGP public key available at http://dparsons.we
On Sun, Mar 04, 2001 at 12:55:58PM +1100, Drew Parsons wrote:
::snip::
> Are you subscribed to the Toshiba linux mailing list? Somewhere there would
> be sure to have your model.
Where would I find this?
>
> Drew
>
> --
> PGP public key available at http://dparsons.webjump.com/drewskey.txt
>
On Sun, Mar 04, 2001 at 08:21:39AM -0800, Osamu Aoki wrote:
> Can you provide pointer to TOSHIBA ML? (in English)
ML instructions attached.
Drew
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Fingerprint: A110 EAE1 D7D2 8076 5FE0 EC0A B6CE 7041 6412 4E4A
[ML guide]
Drew Parsons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> The problem is probably related to your having your default gateway set to
> the local address, and therefore there being no route from the local address
> to the new ppp address.
But on a local network, you should have no gateway! I'm not shure
where i
I'm really trying to RTFM but I have a heck of a time finding it.
Where are the documents from Debain going to be found (presumable
on my HD) that I can read to figure out things like network and
pcmcia configuration? (yes, it's a notebook)
I've been using slackware for years and they don't have
> I haven't figured out how to configure sound in debian, I have read HOWTO
> and FAQ about configuring sound card but still not found any useful
> information, How can I configure my Sound Blaster 16 in debian ??
We first need more information:
Is this Sound Blaster 16 PCI or ISA?
Is it PnP or n
Thanks for everybody. I finally set up the X-windows. I upgrade it to
XFree86 4.0.x.
But while installing, I found myself in a evil circularity due to dpkg
doing interdependency, because I installed locale-zh. While the 3.3.x
was removed and 4.0.x installed, the config file remains to be the
> I haven't figured out how to configure sound in debian, I have read HOWTO
> and FAQ about configuring sound card but still not found any useful
> information, How can I configure my Sound Blaster 16 in debian ??
We first need more information:
Is this Sound Blaster 16 PCI or ISA?
Is it PnP or
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