ext2 disk errors after install of Debian on Inspiron 8500

2003-09-17 Thread listmail
Hi all, 1) Where are fsck logs kept ? 2) What do these Partition Magic errors mean a)Error 1221 Directory 913962 disconnected from directory hierarchy b)Error 1201 Ext2 superblock contains illegal information 3) Can I restart a 'bombed out' Debian install without reformatting etc ? 4) Are all

Re: ext2 disk errors after install of Debian on Inspiron 8500

2003-09-17 Thread listmail
Hi again, Fixed the disk problem. Botts with disk errors but now getting interrupt Aieee error Found all the logs but nothing of interest that I could see Will reformat Debian partitions and try agin Cheers > Hi all, > > 1) Where are fsck logs kept ? > 2) What do these Partition Magic errors mea

How do I stop XDM/GDM starting ?

2003-09-22 Thread listmail
Hi all, Finally got Debian woody running on my DELL Inspirion 8500, sort of :-) I installed kernel 2.4.8 and it now boots without an Aieee error. X works using the NVidia driver but I can't get a BIG resolution running, such as 1900 x 1200. I know this resolution can be achieved as I have seen a f

RE: How do I stop XDM/GDM starting ?

2003-09-22 Thread listmail
Thanks for the 2 x prompt reply. It worked a treat and I can now log in as root and use X. > PS > Are you already fiddling around with XF86Config-4 ? Than Ctrl + > Alt + Backspace should be enough. Umm... I think so. I am not fiddling with the file but X seems to need it. During the X system setu

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2003-09-24 Thread listmail

ext2 disk errors after install of Debian on Inspiron 8500

2003-09-17 Thread listmail
Hi all, 1) Where are fsck logs kept ? 2) What do these Partition Magic errors mean a)Error 1221 Directory 913962 disconnected from directory hierarchy b)Error 1201 Ext2 superblock contains illegal information 3) Can I restart a 'bombed out' Debian install without reformatting etc ? 4) Are all

Re: ext2 disk errors after install of Debian on Inspiron 8500

2003-09-17 Thread listmail
Hi again, Fixed the disk problem. Botts with disk errors but now getting interrupt Aieee error Found all the logs but nothing of interest that I could see Will reformat Debian partitions and try agin Cheers > Hi all, > > 1) Where are fsck logs kept ? > 2) What do these Partition Magic errors mea

How do I stop XDM/GDM starting ?

2003-09-22 Thread listmail
Hi all, Finally got Debian woody running on my DELL Inspirion 8500, sort of :-) I installed kernel 2.4.8 and it now boots without an Aieee error. X works using the NVidia driver but I can't get a BIG resolution running, such as 1900 x 1200. I know this resolution can be achieved as I have seen a f

RE: How do I stop XDM/GDM starting ?

2003-09-22 Thread listmail
Thanks for the 2 x prompt reply. It worked a treat and I can now log in as root and use X. > PS > Are you already fiddling around with XF86Config-4 ? Than Ctrl + > Alt + Backspace should be enough. Umm... I think so. I am not fiddling with the file but X seems to need it. During the X system setu

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2003-09-24 Thread listmail
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