John,
Thanks for the reply. I'm leaning toward a combination problem: me and ?
I don't think I expect too much from Linux. This is like any other
new-to-me OS. I'm working my way thru conflicts and learning from the seat
of my pants.
I do feel however, I should be able to connect to the internet, use email
and have some type of stable desktop without locking up or crashing
everytime I start X. I do not want to point a finger I only want to correct
the problems or understand the methodology if it isn't a *problem* that I
encounter.
I did uncheck the autoconfigure host box as suggested. To answer your
question I haven't been able to get back online to update any versions of
Gnome or Gimp. I think you're right about the CRT and Xconfigurator. My
current monitor configuration seems to be ok.
I hope Linux never drops to the level of micro-sloth. The only reason to
have Mdk is so I can install a system that suits me and not a billion other
users. I love Mandrake..warts and all.. but the process of elimination sure
is frustrating.
Pj
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At 03:28 PM 6/25/00 -0400, you wrote:
>On Sat, 24 Jun 2000, you wrote:
>> I seem to have a conflict that causes Mdk to perform poorly. No version
>> I've tried to date runs well. This includes 6.0, boxed 6.1 PowerPack-which
>> wouldn't install the first disk, and 7.0-2. Needless to say I am as
>> frustrated as the kind folks who are privately trying to help me.
>>
>Did you try making sure you have the updated initscripts?
>That's caused some problems in the past.
>>
>> Symptoms: The fontserver crashes in Gnome when I try to select a font from
>> the pull down menu. I see many warnings and error messages about the
>> screensaver Atlantis in Gnome. The GUI Netscape and Xterm will not open
>> once an internet connection has been established. During boot ? is force
>> checked. 0.1% is "non contiguous." Gnome help file warning error "NULL"
>>
>I don't know how you connect to the 'Net, but KPPP has a
>little check box in the setup, under "IP" which has
>"autoconfigure hostname from this IP." IF this is checked
>in KPPP, you'll get the problems you've described with
>programs refusing to open when you're on-line. Not sure
>EXACTLY why this happens, but I know it's generally caused
>because you've changed the name of your box and now your X
>server can't connect....
>>
>> The monitor was never been correctly identified
>> but once configured does not seem to cause any
>> problems.
>>
>I generally don't bother with the auto-configured X
>settings. IMNSHO, the auto-setup isn't "ready for
>primetime" when it comes to setting up X. Maybe it's just
>that I like to mix and match hardware, but I've found that
>I generally have to use one of the X configuration utils to
>set up my X.
>>
>> What is the answer and is there a solution? Do I have a timing or hardware
>> conflict or a combination?
>>
>Probably a combination of the two. Or, maybe you're
>expecting a bit too much from Linux. After all, it's not
>quite at the same level of hardware detection and setup as
>Windows 9x is.
> John
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