Hi
I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
conferences, in the library, for presenting (powerpoint) material
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows.
I am curious also: why are you asking? Are you wondering what the major
point you missed was, or just idly curious?
> The way I see it, a laptop is basically
On 30-Nov-2001 Alec wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
> conferences, in the libra
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
>I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
>instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
Well, running windows is just too tricky. One has to be very careful
not to break the system (did you know that
On Friday 30 November 2001 03:50 am, Daniel Pittman wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
> > I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> > laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows.
>
> I am curious also: why are you asking? Are you wondering what the major
> point you missed
Alec,
My laptop gets used as the beta site for a number of web applications I
maintain (not on my domain, but others). It's nice to have a full
PostgreSQL or MySQL (as needed) database, Apache, PHP and all the tools
to fiddle around with on the laptop and then just copy the working code
to the
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
>laptop with MS Office, etc., but I suspected that those laptop users with
>Linuces on them are mostly just following their technophilic desires.
Of course! I bought my laptop just because I wanted something a bit
more exotic hardware where to install Linux on!
(
I have a laptop equipped with a SiS630, too. I managed to get X 4.1.0
completely working, includung Xv.
Look here: www.webit.com/tw/ -> Linux on Gericom
Please mail me privately if you have further questions.
Thomas
--
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Vienna/Austria Check it out:
mailto:
Dear all
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is
> basically a giant PDA. People usually use them for typing down
I use mine for running our LUG which includes e-mail and web page
production. Also f
Ciao :)
At 19.50 30/11/01 +1100, Daniel Pittman wrote:
>On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
> > I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> > laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows.
>
>Windows and Cygwin have *never* equaled, let alone beaten, my Linux
>system for stability. It's
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
Personal preference for me. The Windows environment is too frustrating
for me an
On Friday 30 November 2001 10:32, Anuradha Ratnaweera wrote:
> On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> > I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> > instead of Cygwin + Windows.
>
> Because Windows doesn't have any of the utilities I need. I use vi,
Perhaps your laptop is having a resource conflict. On my laptop, my IRDA
shares an IRQ with one of my PC Card slots, so when IRDA is running, I
can only use one of my two PC card slots.
Really it's hard to tell what your problem is with the information you
provided below. What kind of laptop i
Just my 2p..
I use Linux on my laptop for many reasons, but primarily because it
supports what I do. I know from experience that trying to run Apache,
PHP, and MySQL/PostgreSQL on Windows is a frustrating (not to mention
slow) experience.
My particular laptop (Toshiba Satellite 4030) is complete
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
> That's why I was curious as to what their motivation was. I hope my answer
> satisfies you.
Well I'm a retired teacher; nowadays I don't do anything the
world considers productive, just a little volunteer work,
etc. Instead I do stuff that's fun. So, having n
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
>
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
> >I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> laptop >instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is
> basically a giant
> Well, running windows is just too tricky. One has to be very careful
> not to break the system (did you know that
Alec said the following...
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, Mr. C! Over here!
1) Don't have to pay Microsoft to use Linux.
2) Is fun.
3) Why not? I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 computer
Alec <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Laptops don't get used much as servers or development workstations,
> are they?
Mine does. (I hate desks.)
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows.
My motivation for using GNU/Linux on a laptop:
1. GNU/Linux is free (in the sense of freedom) software. Windows is not. With
GNU/Linux I can have a system with only
Alec wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
> conferences, in the library, for presenti
Alec wrote:
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a
giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes,
seminars,
> conferences, in the library, for presenting (powerp
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
> confere
/ Alec <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> was heard to say:
| I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
Uh, precisely the same as my motivation for running it on a desktop.
| keeping all their mail and personal archives in one place, etc. Laptops don't
| get used much as servers
> I made my laptop my principle machine years ago. I've never looked back.
> Be seeing you, norm
I have been using a laptop as a "desktop replacement" for many years, and
according to technology media reports such is the wave of the future.
As for Linux versus M$ Windows products -- efficient re
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 10:10:18AM -0500, Doc - KD4E wrote:
>
> I started with Progeny and am trying to shift to 100% Debian, however
> something -- possibly an artifact of Progeny -- is tripping things up and I
> cannot find it.
>
> I would like to request more assistance in resolving my proble
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 10:10:18AM -0500, Doc - KD4E wrote:
> <>
> I sure would love to get Linux working again on my Laptop!
>
> I started with Progeny and am trying to shift to 100% Debian, however
> something -- possibly an artifact of Progeny -- is tripping things up and I
> cannot find it.
>
On Sat, Nov 24, 2001 at 11:22:34 +0100,
Philip Iezzi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[...]
> I'm using the loadlin from install.bat to load the bootdisks.
windows leaves the built-in eepro100 in a quite wonky state. by default,
you can't use the eepro100 after a softboot after windows. there is a
tool
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows.
Cygwin was always too bulky; when I used MSwin, I use JP Software's 4dos
or Take Command. BTW there is a project called "Litestep" which replaces
MSwin's Explorer with an Afterstep
Rest my case... ;-)
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> On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> >
> > I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> > instead of Cygwin + Windows.
>
> Because Windows doesn't have any of the utilities I need. I use vi, C, php,
> postgres, apache, make, bash, X, latex, mpg1
> Well, I believe that the newer Windows versions, for example Win2000 are
> quite stable.
I'd have to agree, but it isn't worth shoe-horning into my Pentium 233 MMX
with 96 MB RAM. (maxed out.) The extant version of Windows in January '98
wasn't stable enough to keep me, then... so the machi
--- Alec <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for
> using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a
> laptop is basically a giant
> PDA.
I have a few reasons for using linux and not windows
on the laptop I own. For one, it
> Reality Check:
>
> I sure would love to get Linux working again on my Laptop!
>
> I started with Progeny and am trying to shift to 100% Debian, however
> something -- possibly an artifact of Progeny -- is tripping things up and I
> cannot find it.
Well, you might take a "package pools" approa
Sure appreciate the help!
Remembering that I am in "Single" mode, does that kill off some
stuff like "Safe Mode" in M$ Windows?
> - What output is produced if you run "X -probeonly" ?
"bash: X: command not found"
> - Which X server you are using (or : trying to use)
The default, left over fro
> Well, you might take a "package pools" approach - rescue your own control
> files to a clas of apps or utilities, remove it entirely, use the
> packaging system to reintroduce the pool, and then look at the control
> files that come with the "standard" kit and apply only the changes you
> need b
> Sure appreciate the help!
>
> Remembering that I am in "Single" mode, does that kill off some
> stuff like "Safe Mode" in M$ Windows?
Yes. Only rcS gets run, and you are in runlevel "1" instead of 2
or 5 where the exciting things happen.
> > - What output is produced if you run "X -probeonl
> I started with Progeny and am trying to shift to 100%
> Debian, however something -- possibly an artifact of
> Progeny -- is tripping things up and I cannot find it.
I know there are people working on this issue- progeny.com
said so.
But why hurry it? The debian dependency system lets you
up
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 02:03:24PM -0500, Doc - KD4E wrote:
> <>
> Is there a simple inquiry to discover this?
>
> "X -probeonly" only gets me "bash: X: command not found"
(speaking from fallable memory): That's probably because you're in
single-user mode. 1st priority is to get you into multi-u
> > Well, you might take a "package pools" approach - rescue your own control
> > files to a clas of apps or utilities, remove it entirely, use the
> > packaging system to reintroduce the pool, and then look at the control
> > files that come with the "standard" kit and apply only the changes you
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Heather wrote:
> > > Well, you might take a "package pools" approach - rescue your own control
> > > files to a clas of apps or utilities, remove it entirely, use the
> > > packaging system to reintroduce the pool, and then look at the control
> > > files that come with the "
> > > - What output is produced if you run "X -probeonly" ?
> > "bash: X: command not found"
> 1) /usr/X11R6/bin is not on your path. Not surprising in single user
mode.
> 2) does it run when you give it an explicit path to X ?
Yes. So much to learn about Linux!
A ton of text whining about NEO
> But why hurry it? The debian dependency system lets you
> upgrade the bits and pieces you want and leave the ones that
> work alone. Upgrade the packages you need.
> apt-get update
> apt-get --simulate install pkg1 pkg2 pkg3
> .. and then if it looks OK ...
> apt-get install pkg1 pkg2 pk
Reasons Why Lotus Notes Sucks.
1) Well, its version 5 and its still buggy as hell.
2) you have to make a selection from a dropdown menu to quote someone when you reply, other wise there is no quoted text
3) ...And when you do that, It puts a big ugly graphical header in the middle of the email,
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 05:36:08PM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Reasons Why Lotus Notes Sucks.
>
> 1) Well, its version 5 and its still buggy as hell.
> 2) you have to make a selection from a dropdown menu to quote someone when
> you reply, other wise there is no quoted text
> 3) ...And wh
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
> On Friday 30 November 2001 03:50 am, Daniel Pittman wrote:
>> On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
>> > I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
>> > laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows.
>>
>> I am curious also: why are you asking? Are you wond
Alec, 2001-Nov-30 04:17 -0500:
> On Friday 30 November 2001 03:50 am, Daniel Pittman wrote:
> > On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
> > > I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> > > laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows.
> >
> > I am curious also: why are you asking? Are you w
Who is HC?
Oh, and here's #13. Holding down shift and using the arrow Keys, or home/end etc. doesn't highlight things in the to, from cc and bcc fields, but it does in everything else.
Tony Godshall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent by: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
30-11-01 06:44 PM
To:
> But why hurry it? The debian dependency system lets you
> upgrade the bits and pieces you want and leave the ones that
> work alone. Upgrade the packages you need.
> apt-get update
> apt-get --simulate install pkg1 pkg2 pkg3
> .. and then if it looks OK ...
> apt-get install pkg1 pkg2 pk
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Reasons Why Lotus Notes Sucks.
>
> 1) Well, its version 5 and its still buggy as hell.
Good for you, we're still using version 4.6 at my company...
[...]
> 7) very non-standard (as far as I know it doesn't support POP3 or IMAP
> Mail, just Lotus Notes Mail... I'm pro
On Fri, 2001-11-30 at 06:37, Max Koszela wrote:
> I've got the sis630-motherboard with the agp-graphics
> chipset with the same name built in. This card seems to be
> supported (at least if XF86Setup is to be trusted). The install
> script of the svga-something xserver didn't succeed in
> configu
On Fri, 2001-11-30 at 21:39, Alec wrote:
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
> conferences, in t
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 09:54:27PM +1300, Andrew McMillan wrote:
> You obviously live a pretty sheltered life if you see a laptop as a PDA
> - mine has 0.5G RAM, 30G HD, 1600x1200 LCD screen and a PIII 850...
Ditto that.
After using the screen on the 5000e, I can't sit in front of a CRT for any
Hi
I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
conferences, in the library, for presenting (powerpoint) material,
On Fri, 2001-11-30 at 06:37, Max Koszela wrote:
> I've got the sis630-motherboard with the agp-graphics
> chipset with the same name built in. This card seems to be
> supported (at least if XF86Setup is to be trusted). The install
> script of the svga-something xserver didn't succeed in
> configur
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows.
I am curious also: why are you asking? Are you wondering what the major
point you missed was, or just idly curious?
> The way I see it, a laptop is basically
On Fri, 2001-11-30 at 21:39, Alec wrote:
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
> conferences, in th
On 30-Nov-2001 Alec wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
> conferences, in the librar
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
>I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
>instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
Well, running windows is just too tricky. One has to be very careful
not to break the system (did you know that t
On Friday 30 November 2001 03:50 am, Daniel Pittman wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
> > I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> > laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows.
>
> I am curious also: why are you asking? Are you wondering what the major
> point you missed w
Alec,
My laptop gets used as the beta site for a number of web applications I
maintain (not on my domain, but others). It's nice to have a full
PostgreSQL or MySQL (as needed) database, Apache, PHP and all the tools
to fiddle around with on the laptop and then just copy the working code
to the "
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
>laptop with MS Office, etc., but I suspected that those laptop users with
>Linuces on them are mostly just following their technophilic desires.
Of course! I bought my laptop just because I wanted something a bit
more exotic hardware where to install Linux on!
(T
I have a laptop equipped with a SiS630, too. I managed to get X 4.1.0
completely working, includung Xv.
Look here: www.webit.com/tw/ -> Linux on Gericom
Please mail me privately if you have further questions.
Thomas
--
Thomas Winischhofer
Vienna/Austria Check it out:
mailto:[
Dear all
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is
> basically a giant PDA. People usually use them for typing down
I use mine for running our LUG which includes e-mail and web page
production. Also fo
Ciao :)
At 19.50 30/11/01 +1100, Daniel Pittman wrote:
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows.
Windows and Cygwin have *never* equaled, let alone beaten, my Linux
system for stability. It's not tha
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows.
Because Windows doesn't have any of the utilities I need. I use vi, C, php,
postgres, apache, make, bash, X, latex, mpg123 (etc. etc. e
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
Personal preference for me. The Windows environment is too frustrating
for me and
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 09:54:27PM +1300, Andrew McMillan wrote:
> You obviously live a pretty sheltered life if you see a laptop as a PDA
> - mine has 0.5G RAM, 30G HD, 1600x1200 LCD screen and a PIII 850...
Ditto that.
After using the screen on the 5000e, I can't sit in front of a CRT for any
l
On Friday 30 November 2001 10:32, Anuradha Ratnaweera wrote:
> On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> > I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> > instead of Cygwin + Windows.
>
> Because Windows doesn't have any of the utilities I need. I use vi,
Perhaps your laptop is having a resource conflict. On my laptop, my IRDA
shares an IRQ with one of my PC Card slots, so when IRDA is running, I
can only use one of my two PC card slots.
Really it's hard to tell what your problem is with the information you
provided below. What kind of laptop is
Just my 2p..
I use Linux on my laptop for many reasons, but primarily because it
supports what I do. I know from experience that trying to run Apache,
PHP, and MySQL/PostgreSQL on Windows is a frustrating (not to mention
slow) experience.
My particular laptop (Toshiba Satellite 4030) is completel
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Alec wrote:
> That's why I was curious as to what their motivation was. I hope my answer
> satisfies you.
Well I'm a retired teacher; nowadays I don't do anything the
world considers productive, just a little volunteer work,
etc. Instead I do stuff that's fun. So, having ne
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 10:59:24AM +, Richard Watson wrote:
> On Friday 30 November 2001 10:32, Anuradha Ratnaweera wrote:
> > On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> > > I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> > > instead of Cygwin + Windows.
>
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
>
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
> >I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> laptop >instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is
> basically a giant
> Well, running windows is just too tricky. One has to be very careful
> not to break the system (did you know that
Alec said the following...
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, Mr. C! Over here!
1) Don't have to pay Microsoft to use Linux.
2) Is fun.
3) Why not? I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 computers
Alec <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Laptops don't get used much as servers or development workstations,
> are they?
Mine does. (I hate desks.)
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WinErr: 01E Timing error - Please wait. And wait. And wait. And wait.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a
> laptop instead of Cygwin + Windows.
My motivation for using GNU/Linux on a laptop:
1. GNU/Linux is free (in the sense of freedom) software. Windows is not. With
GNU/Linux I can have a system with only
Alec wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
> conferences, in the library, for presentin
Alec wrote:
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a
giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes,
seminars,
> conferences, in the library, for presenting (powerpo
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a laptop is basically a giant
> PDA. People usually use them for typing down stuff during classes, seminars,
> conferen
/ Alec <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> was heard to say:
| I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
Uh, precisely the same as my motivation for running it on a desktop.
| keeping all their mail and personal archives in one place, etc. Laptops don't
| get used much as servers
> I made my laptop my principle machine years ago. I've never looked back.
> Be seeing you, norm
I have been using a laptop as a "desktop replacement" for many years, and
according to technology media reports such is the wave of the future.
As for Linux versus M$ Windows products -- efficient res
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 10:10:18AM -0500, Doc - KD4E wrote:
>
> I started with Progeny and am trying to shift to 100% Debian, however
> something -- possibly an artifact of Progeny -- is tripping things up and I
> cannot find it.
>
> I would like to request more assistance in resolving my problem
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 10:10:18AM -0500, Doc - KD4E wrote:
> <>
> I sure would love to get Linux working again on my Laptop!
>
> I started with Progeny and am trying to shift to 100% Debian, however
> something -- possibly an artifact of Progeny -- is tripping things up and I
> cannot find it.
>
On Sat, Nov 24, 2001 at 11:22:34 +0100,
Philip Iezzi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[...]
> I'm using the loadlin from install.bat to load the bootdisks.
windows leaves the built-in eepro100 in a quite wonky state. by default,
you can't use the eepro100 after a softboot after windows. there is a
tool
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows.
Cygwin was always too bulky; when I used MSwin, I use JP Software's 4dos
or Take Command. BTW there is a project called "Litestep" which replaces
MSwin's Explorer with an Afterstep
Rest my case... ;-)
--
*=-+-__
|[EMAIL PROTECTED]: _ Ugh! Nio2f says something: __
: http://www.lintux.cx/ |/ hi ing a laptop is ally arch ad m \
~~-+-=-+~+-=*
> On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 03:39:20AM -0500, Alec wrote:
> >
> > I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for using Linux on a laptop
> > instead of Cygwin + Windows.
>
> Because Windows doesn't have any of the utilities I need. I use vi, C, php,
> postgres, apache, make, bash, X, latex, mpg12
> Well, I believe that the newer Windows versions, for example Win2000 are
> quite stable.
I'd have to agree, but it isn't worth shoe-horning into my Pentium 233 MMX
with 96 MB RAM. (maxed out.) The extant version of Windows in January '98
wasn't stable enough to keep me, then... so the machin
--- Alec <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm wondering what everyone's motivation is for
> using Linux on a laptop
> instead of Cygwin + Windows. The way I see it, a
> laptop is basically a giant
> PDA.
I have a few reasons for using linux and not windows
on the laptop I own. For one, it
> Reality Check:
>
> I sure would love to get Linux working again on my Laptop!
>
> I started with Progeny and am trying to shift to 100% Debian, however
> something -- possibly an artifact of Progeny -- is tripping things up and I
> cannot find it.
Well, you might take a "package pools" approac
Sure appreciate the help!
Remembering that I am in "Single" mode, does that kill off some
stuff like "Safe Mode" in M$ Windows?
> - What output is produced if you run "X -probeonly" ?
"bash: X: command not found"
> - Which X server you are using (or : trying to use)
The default, left over from
> Well, you might take a "package pools" approach - rescue your own control
> files to a clas of apps or utilities, remove it entirely, use the
> packaging system to reintroduce the pool, and then look at the control
> files that come with the "standard" kit and apply only the changes you
> need ba
> Sure appreciate the help!
>
> Remembering that I am in "Single" mode, does that kill off some
> stuff like "Safe Mode" in M$ Windows?
Yes. Only rcS gets run, and you are in runlevel "1" instead of 2
or 5 where the exciting things happen.
> > - What output is produced if you run "X -probeonly
> I started with Progeny and am trying to shift to 100%
> Debian, however something -- possibly an artifact of
> Progeny -- is tripping things up and I cannot find it.
I know there are people working on this issue- progeny.com
said so.
But why hurry it? The debian dependency system lets you
upg
On Fri, Nov 30, 2001 at 02:03:24PM -0500, Doc - KD4E wrote:
> <>
> Is there a simple inquiry to discover this?
>
> "X -probeonly" only gets me "bash: X: command not found"
(speaking from fallable memory): That's probably because you're in
single-user mode. 1st priority is to get you into multi-us
> > Well, you might take a "package pools" approach - rescue your own control
> > files to a clas of apps or utilities, remove it entirely, use the
> > packaging system to reintroduce the pool, and then look at the control
> > files that come with the "standard" kit and apply only the changes you
>
On Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Heather wrote:
> > > Well, you might take a "package pools" approach - rescue your own control
> > > files to a clas of apps or utilities, remove it entirely, use the
> > > packaging system to reintroduce the pool, and then look at the control
> > > files that come with the "s
> > > - What output is produced if you run "X -probeonly" ?
> > "bash: X: command not found"
> 1) /usr/X11R6/bin is not on your path. Not surprising in single user
mode.
> 2) does it run when you give it an explicit path to X ?
Yes. So much to learn about Linux!
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