thanks for the replies guys. I got tired of sorting out the issues with moblin and switched to XP and Ubuntu.
On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 2:20 PM, Andy Bleaden <andy.blea...@stockport.gov.uk > wrote: > Just to echo the other issues > > To change your font/appearance go to Myzone or select wallpaper/font or > appearance (not got moblin open here now) and then you can sort your > wallpaper, themes, fonts etc etc > > Head over to Slaine.org for a good guide to install some development tools > as suggested elsewhere he shows you how to install development tools etc as > well as a few others. > > I have also got a few things which may help you as a newbie on my blog > http://andybleadengoeskubuntu.blogspot.com > > There are some guides there for other things to sort on moblin > > > > Andy Bleaden > > Funding Manager > 0161 474 3755 > > mob:07800 618510 > > www.stockport.gov.uk/resourceconsultancy > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: dev-boun...@moblin.org on behalf of drew wymore > Sent: Fri 9/24/2010 08:48 > To: Bala Jeyaraman > Cc: dev@moblin.org > Subject: Re: [Moblin Dev] a newbie here > > On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 12:40 AM, Bala Jeyaraman <sodabot...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > thanks Ravi, > > > > Trying the group install command in shell results in the following error > > message > > > >>>Warning: Group Development Tools does not exist. > >>>No packages in any requested group available to install or update > > > > > > On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 12:59 PM, Ravindra Pratap Singh < > > ravindrasi...@tataelxsi.co.in> wrote: > > > >> Hi, > >> > >> I have no idea about 1st and 3rd. But for 2nd (installing gcc and other > >> development tools) you can run the command on the shell > >> > >> yum groupinstall "Development Tools" > >> > >> Thanks > >> -R/\\/I- > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: dev-boun...@moblin.org on behalf of Bala Jeyaraman > >> Sent: Fri 9/24/2010 12:44 PM > >> To: dev@moblin.org > >> Subject: [Moblin Dev] a newbie here > >> > >> Hi all, > >> > >> I bought a new emachines netbook that has come with Moblin preinstalled. > I > >> am a total newbie to linux and moblin and still am feeling my way > around. I > >> am not able to do somethings and hope someone can help me out > >> > >> 1) There is no "preferences" section in my applications panel. I am not > >> able > >> to change fonts/background etc. What should i do to enable this > >> > >> 2) The ./compile command is not working as the gcc package is not > >> installed. > >> Where do i get all the necessary rpms for installing gcc. (i need this > for > >> installing wine) > >> > >> 3)How can i customize the "myzone". I don't use social networks and > >> calendar > >> much and want to make myzone a plain affair. > >> > >> regards > >> Bala > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Moblin dev Mailing List > >> dev@moblin.org > >> > >> To manage or unsubscribe from this mailing list visit: > >> http://lists.moblin.org/listinfo/dev or your user account on > >> http://moblin.org once logged in. > >> > >> For more information on the Moblin Developer Mailing lists visit: > >> http://moblin.org/community/mailing-lists > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > Beauty lies in the eyes of the beer holder > > _______________________________________________ > > Moblin dev Mailing List > > dev@moblin.org > > > > To manage or unsubscribe from this mailing list visit: > > http://lists.moblin.org/listinfo/dev or your user account on > http://moblin.org once logged in. > > > > For more information on the Moblin Developer Mailing lists visit: > > http://moblin.org/community/mailing-lists > > > > Bala - > > Try : > > yum search gcc > > This should show you which options are available and then : > > yum install gcc > > The prereqs should be handled automatically for you and installed as well. > > Cheers, > Drew- > _______________________________________________ > Moblin dev Mailing List > dev@moblin.org > > To manage or unsubscribe from this mailing list visit: > http://lists.moblin.org/listinfo/dev or your user account on > http://moblin.org once logged in. > > For more information on the Moblin Developer Mailing lists visit: > http://moblin.org/community/mailing-lists > > > > > ********************************************************************** > Cut Carbon, Save Money, Save the Environment. > > Take the climate challenge and reduce your carbon footprint at > www.stockport.gov.uk/carboff > > This email, and any files transmitted with it, is confidential and > intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they > are addressed. 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