1. When I do a �Developemental� (or higher) type of install, I do not
get the nice mandrake graphics icon when the linux o/s is going thru the
startup sequence (dmessage). When I did the �simple� or �default� install
(my first install), it had this nice graphical icon at the top of the screen
(or along the top of the screen) while the linux o/s was loading up (and
showing ea. Execution statement). I�m bummed. I liked the Graphical icon
at the top while it�s starting up! How do I get this going again?
2. When doing an Expert Install, the �Plus� sign next to each package
type (designating an expandable list) does not have a �wide enough� �click
field�. When click these, you can accidentally click the field causing it
to be selected for install.
3. When doing an Expert Install, after clicking the �Plus� sign next to
each package type and expanding the list, the fonts become �doubled-over� or
show a �double-strike� which causes the font to become blurred and barely
viewable while being displayed on the screen. This font syndrome only
occurs underneath the titles. The title stay readable.
4. When I made a mistake and wanted to format the /usr partition
(instead of not wanting to format it), I went back and found that I could
not format it. No matter, even if, I reselected it�s mount point. It only
showed a �Format Selected Partitions� prompt with NO other info on screen.
To resolve, reboot and re-enter the install process.
5. Get a �Sorry, X11 Server lacks DPMS Support� on startx. Using
fbserver as configured by install process. Re-ran the process via the
Desktop Drake Config and now I think the error is resolved.
6. When selecting �Expert� type of install, only a minimal amount of
packages show when getting to the advanced screen. This is great but how
about a button to select the defaulted packages which are installed in the
�simplified� installation. This way, us beginners will be able to choose
advanced and then choose a �default� button so that we can get all the
package selected for a normal install AND THEN be able to select our other
wanted additional packages. This way, we don�t leave out netscape or
linuxconf, etc when using the �Expert� install. Great for REAL Experts
since it only show a minimal amount of packages.
Some additions Please!!!!
1. I got the usb kernel support by selecting �custom� install and
selecting �developemental� type of install. Found that the �usb� was within
my start services then. Where are the USB RPM�s ??? Don�t think you have
anything for vidcams or mice.
2. Since you�ve gotten this far on the Install Utility, how about
something that will configure SCSI Emulation for the kernel at install?
EIDE CD-R burners are pretty much mainstream!
My system:
M/B: Tyan Tiger 1832dl (dual pent)
CPU: 450 P3
Drive, Diskette :LS120 (eide)
Drive, HDD: 27 gb Western Digital (ultra eide)
Drive, CD-Rom: Hewlert Packard CD-RW Eide 7200i surewrite
Ram: 158 mb of SDRAM
Video: Geforce DDR - 32 mb SGRAM ram (ROCKS IN LINUX!) on a SONY CPD 420 GS
(19� monitor)
Sound: Soundblaster Live Value PCI
Network: Intel 10/100 Etherpro (tx-pci)
Modem: Creative Blaster Modem 56k (isa)
Sincerely,
Roger
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