Randy Welch wrote:
>
> Marc Sitkin wrote:
>
> >
> > Printer config picked up HP870CSE, but failed to install proper filter.
> >
> I also tried the latest cooker from rpmfind.net. I couldn't even
> configure my printer the way I wanted. I got options for a HP LaserJet,
> text or postscript. The ghostscript printer package didn't get
> installed.
>
> > Got through package install and post install routines, and into X
> > config. Detected a Matrox G200 card, presented resoultion options, and
> > then failed test. Tried all different res cmbo's for my monitor and
> > card, none would work. Decided to ignore it, finish install and reboot.
> >
>
> I had tried the configuration of the video card too (XF86 4.0) but it
> actually kicked the install back to the beginning.
>
I figured out what the problem was. Anything having to do with X won't
run until after ldconfig is run after the install is done. Once I did
an ldconfig I could run the text version of DrakX and get X configured
and started.
> > Was able to reboot from hard drive, but got a string of error messages
> > while booting into X.
> > Rebooted and tried to reinstall X from Upgrade choice, but couldn't.
> >
> > rebooted in to Linux, and started noting missing librarys. Using MC and
> > rpm --force, copied following libraries to Hard drive:
> >
> > libXiso6
> > libX11so6
> > lib Xmu so6
> > lib font.so1
> >
>
> I ran into the same set of problems. KDE couldn't find libjpeg.so.62
> etc.
>
> Gleefully looking for the ISO of beta3. (hoping it's mirrored at more
> than 1 site...)
>
And ldconfig is run at all the right times!
(back to running cooker as of 3:00pm sunday the 21st US West Coast...0
-randy
