Linux-Hardware Digest #209, Volume #9 Mon, 18 Jan 99 12:13:32 EST
Contents:
Re: US Robotics Modem (Herbert Augustiny)
NVIDIA RIVA TNT ("Paul Suurbach")
Re: Is Suse 5.3 libc5 or glibcx? (Rick Moen)
Re: A Call To Arms (Ancipital)
Re: Linux dual cpu system (David Fox)
Re: A Call To Arms (Francisco =?iso-8859-1?Q?Cola=E7o?=)
Re: Linux dual cpu system (David Fox)
Re: Boot PC without video card ("Todd A. Wood")
Re: wireless ethernet for Linux ? (fwd) (David Fox)
Linux + X11 + Millenium AGP ("Dennis Duggen")
Re: AudioPCI question (Gary Kahn)
Re: Want to do direct install of Redhat 5.2 via FTP since I have Cox@home but am
stuck in the DUNGEONS OF DOOM !!! SO HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP !!!
([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: Please help - can setup 3Com 3C905B-TX on RedHat 5.2 (Steve Foster)
Re: which distribution package do you recommend? ("joe lerch")
Linux and epson stylus color 750 (Eric DE VITO)
Diamond Viper SE and SVGA driver (Paul Joseph)
Asus P2BLS Motherboard (John Basso)
Sound Blaster PCI 64 ("Jacob Christiansen")
Re: Need for WinModem research? (was: Re: need to take action...) (Irv Mullins)
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From: Herbert Augustiny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: US Robotics Modem
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 14:11:21 +0100
Hi
I had the same problem with an USR, but finaly, it wasn't an USR
problem, I've symly not defined the comport speed for the pppd. You can
do this py a parameter.
Herbert
Frank Kuehnel wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I`m running Linux 2.0.36 and use an external 56k US Robotics modem.
> With Minicom it does connect at some 50k speed, but I've some trouble
> with the ppp connection. Though the ppp connection can be established
> data transfers are incredible slow at 200bit/sec and netscape frequently
>
> stalls. Does anybody know of this problem?
>
> Frank Kuehnel
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From: "Paul Suurbach" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: NVIDIA RIVA TNT
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 13:31:59 +0100
I just starting exploring redhat linux 5.2 and offcourse having problems
whit installing the video??
Does someone now what settings to use with my card (NVIDIA RIVA TNT 16mb)
I'm stuck..
Greetingz, Paul Suurbach
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From: Rick Moen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Is Suse 5.3 libc5 or glibcx?
Date: 18 Jan 1999 11:53:32 GMT
[Followups snipped]
[concerning SuSE 5.3]
In comp.os.linux.setup Christian Brideau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
: It is libc5. I wanted to install Oracle 8.0.4 for Linux, but it did not
: like my libraries...
Non sequitur.
SuSE 5.3 ships with glibc2, though I can't remember whether it's 2.0.6
or one of the 2.0.7 CVS snapshots. Oracle 8 requires only 2.0.6,
though early documentation (which I helped get them to correct)
claims it requires 2.0.7.
FYI, SuSE provides some sort of patch specifically to support Oracle:
ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/SuSE-Linux/suse_update/S.u.S.E.-5.3/a1/opatch.rpm
--
Cheers, The cynics among us might say: "We laugh,
Rick Moen monkeyboys -- Linux IS the mainstream UNIX now!
rick (at) linuxmafia.com MuaHaHaHa!" but that would be rude. -- Jim Dennis
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ancipital)
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.development.apps,comp.os.linux.development.system,comp.os.linux.m68k
Subject: Re: A Call To Arms
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 10:05:24 GMT
On Sat, 16 Jan 1999 20:55:24 -0400, Grant Leslie
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>For the record I'm not an "MS hater" per say, just someone who hates
>paying for bad software. People use the free software, in Linux, for one
>simple reason, it does what they want it to do, period. A wonderful side
>effect is you don't have to pay for it.
>
>
>> Waiting for the flames to begin...
Hmm, well, no flaming from this quarter. Witness the RH 5.2 server I
run. I had actually bought a copy of NT 4 server (which isn't cheap),
and decided that it was too clumsy, flaky and ugly to use, and grabbed
myself a copy of RH 5.2 instead. The NT is unused in the box on a
shelf, and the linux box is going great guns, and hasn't missed a beat
yet.
It's not that I am unwilling to pay for software (either personally or
professionally), but that I'd rather use the best tool for the job. In
this case, I was delighted to stick the brand spanking new copy of a
sub-standard OS (costing 600UKP) on the shelf, and replace it with one
which does the job.
Again, where an M$ tool is the best option, I'll use it.. I do have an
NT351 file/print server which runs quite well, and a load of Windows
client machines.. they are what users know, and are familiar with.
For beleaguered job IT people, the legitimisation of linux is
something of a godsend. In the past, TPTB were unwilling to let you
install mission-critical services on "some free system downloaded from
the net"- but now even the psueds at wired have heard of it (in their
coke-addled and inaccurate way), the Pointy Haired Bosses [tm] don't
worry so much. For people like me, an efficient, fast, solid O/S is
the main aim, and if it happens to be free, even better- it gets rid
of all the dubious motivations and lock-in tactics beloved of M$ et
al.
It doesn't mean that I won't buy commercial software for linux, either
for the office or home. Quite the reverse.
</ramble>
Ancipital- Inedible Buddhas reality control #1
http://www.buddhas.org is currently tqt- back soon.
To unmung email addr, remove all instances of "aremadeoffish"
"I'm not crying victim, but I am stating that a lot of spammers
are genuine scumbags." -Sanford Wallace
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From: d s f o x @ c o g s c i . u c s d . e d u (David Fox)
Subject: Re: Linux dual cpu system
Date: 18 Jan 1999 05:29:01 -0800
Brian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Video Card:
>
> None other than the TNT! You will have to update the XFree86 to
> version 3.3.3 though... An easy task in Red Hat 5.2 using the RPM's
> at ftp://updates.redhat.com/pub
The Matrox G200 is another popular choice which requires the same
update. These two seem to be the current leaders.
--
David Fox http://hci.ucsd.edu/dsf xoF divaD
UCSD HCI Lab baL ICH DSCU
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From: Francisco =?iso-8859-1?Q?Cola=E7o?= <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.development.apps,comp.os.linux.development.system,comp.os.linux.m68k
Subject: Re: A Call To Arms
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 11:09:10 +0000
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
PHIL SMITH wrote:
> Besides, how many people have actually paid
> for software under Linux (be honest, now)? I have not, and probably will
> not ever pay for anything under Linux, the free stuff so far has filled
> my needs.
>
I must be a nobody, since I have paid my VariCAD license, and am willing
to extend it for another year.
Francisco
--
Francisco Miguel Pedroso Hon�rio Cola�o
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Telef.: 039 410655 (Horas Laborais)
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From: d s f o x @ c o g s c i . u c s d . e d u (David Fox)
Subject: Re: Linux dual cpu system
Date: 18 Jan 1999 05:31:00 -0800
Tim Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > 2xPentium 450Mhz cpus
> > DPT 2044 SCSI controller
> > RedHat Linux 5.2
>
> Oops. The 2.0.36 kernel has very limited SMP capabilities. The 2.2.x
> kernels have what you want but are still in developoment.
Indeed, and you may want to use the redhat "rawhide" distribution
to get a complete 2.2-ish system. I have one with dual 400s set
up and it is working without problems.
--
David Fox http://hci.ucsd.edu/dsf xoF divaD
UCSD HCI Lab baL ICH DSCU
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Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 18:57:33 +0100
From: "Todd A. Wood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Boot PC without video card
son wrote:
>
> I need to build a special PC LINUX server.
> I wish to build the system without a video card.
> Anyone on the net knows or tries to boot a LINUX system without
> video card installed in a PC?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Changwon Son
Unix/Linux boxes have been running great w/o video cards since they were
created.
Check out file:///usr/doc/HOWTO/Text-Terminal-HOWTO
or http://www.linux-howto.com/LDP/HOWTO/Text-Terminal-HOWTO.html
A good old dec vt100 terminal, probably $10 USD at a computer flea
market.
Sincerely,
Todd A. Wood
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From: d s f o x @ c o g s c i . u c s d . e d u (David Fox)
Subject: Re: wireless ethernet for Linux ? (fwd)
Date: 18 Jan 1999 05:36:29 -0800
Neil Zanella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> What does wireless ethernet require to work? Can one set up
> wireless ethernet connections at home? Are wireless connections
> just as reliable and fast as cable connections? Finally, does Linux
> work with any wireless ethernet hardware devices?
The Wavelan devices are supported under Linux. Furthermore, there are
devices such as Breezecom that you simply plug the ethernet cables
into, so no drivers are required. However, this option means plugging
into a port with an AC cord rather than sliding a PC card into your
notebook and taking it onto the porch.
They work fine, but they transmit 1 to 2 megabits per second rather
than the usual 10 or 100, and you will notice that this is
substantially slower. The 5 gigahertz models are supposed to come out
soon and bump up the speed.
--
David Fox http://hci.ucsd.edu/dsf xoF divaD
UCSD HCI Lab baL ICH DSCU
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From: "Dennis Duggen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Linux + X11 + Millenium AGP
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 15:01:06 +0100
How do I make a Matrox Millenium II G200 AGP work under X11?
It doesn't seem to be working with any standard-server and so it only uses a
resolution of 320x200.
Dennis Duggen
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From: Gary Kahn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: AudioPCI question
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 08:57:32 -0500
Thanks. I'll try it, using your .config as an example, and
probably go back to 2.0.36 from the engineering kernel.
I tired to email you directly, Tim, but the mail bounced even
though I'd removed the extra dot.
Gary
> Select OSS also, even though there's nothing else to pick. 2.0.36.
>
> [tim@asus]$ egrep 'SOUND.*=y' /usr/src/linux/.config
> CONFIG_SOUND=y
> CONFIG_SOUND_ES1370=y
> CONFIG_SOUND_OSS=y
> [tim@asus]$
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To: linux.redhat.install,comp.os.linux.questions,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Want to do direct install of Redhat 5.2 via FTP since I have Cox@home but
am stuck in the DUNGEONS OF DOOM !!! SO HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP !!!
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 14:01:41 GMT
Whats' the matter? Did your parents throw you away like common garbage? A
face not even a mother could love. You sure act like it.
-Davester
In article <368ac138.9350398@news>,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (THE DUNGEONS OF DOOOOOOOOOOM ) wrote:
> HEY MAN !!! I AIN'T PAYING SH** FOR LINUX !!! AND I WILL CONTINUE
> POSTING FOR HELP UNTIL IT'S DONE !!! SO EITHER YOU HELP OR GET LOST
> AND STUFF A PIE IN YOUR FACE, FARTFACE !!!
>
> On Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:42:02 -0500, "Karl W. Gaston"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >THE DUNGEONS OF DOOOOOOOOOOM wrote:
> >
> >> Hi. i do apologize if my message sounds a bit too long but at least
> >
> ><snip> blah blah blah <snip>
> >
> >> P.S:
> >
> ><snip> blah blah blah <snip>
> >
> >> SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM I GOT. DO NOT GIVE ME IRRELEVANT BULLSH**
> >> SUCH AS TELLING ME TO PARTITION MY OTHER HARD DRIVE. I WILL CONTINUE
> >> TO POST THIS MESSAGE UNTIL SOMEONE HELPS ME FIX THIS PROBLEM !!!
> >>
> >> Please post a reply to this message. I've had to switch ISPs in the
> >> past due to people spamming and framing my acount(s).
> >>
> >>
================================================================================
> >
> >Dear Whateveryournameis,
> >
> >I can't imagine why someone would pick you to slam with e-mails.
> >
> >You might have wanted to include the following information in your previous
note.
> >If it was there I didn't see it due to the lack of white space (some people
call em
> >paragraphs), plus the whining in UPPER case was a nice touch.
> >
> >Do you want access to the Win98 32 bit partition from Linux?
> >Or are you planning on just running Linux on the 700M drive?
> >
> >Since your note says you are familiar with RH Linux, spend $50-60 and get a
CD from
> >RH, then you will have no need to download, ftp, or backup any of your stuff,
just
> >format the drive and go. Or you can DOS format a partition on the 700M
drive,
> >enough to hold the Linux distribution, copy all of the distribution to it
(via your
> >internet connection), then use the boot disks to fdisk, format and install
the
> >unallocated space of the 700M drive under Linux (like using the DOS as a
bootstrap,
> >instead of purchasing a CD, or Jaz, or CD RW).
> >
> >Good luck & stop whining
> >
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
>
>
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From: Steve Foster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Please help - can setup 3Com 3C905B-TX on RedHat 5.2
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 14:16:49 +0000
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tony K. Lawrence wrote:
>
> When installing linux said it was a Vortex 3c59x. I could get that to work.
> I then opened up the box and found out that its a 3c905b.
A freind and I have just had probs with a 3c905b card (in RH5.2). The prob we
had was that it was in plug n' Pray mode. So instead of detectiong correctly
(io=0x210,irq=5) it got io=0x300,irq=10. We got round this with the latest
driver disk from 3com which included a util for HW setting the card to ISA mode
rather than PNP
> Is there a driver for this device? Which one should I use.
In thr RH5.2 manual there is a page(in mine 304) about the different modules to
use, if it is a 3c509b then use "insmod 3c509.o" and pass the io and irq to it.
Otherwise use 3c590.o driver
> Please help,
> Thanks,
>
> Tony
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From: "joe lerch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.os.linux,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: which distribution package do you recommend?
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 08:27:21 -0500 (EST)
Reply-To: "joe lerch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On Mon, 18 Jan 1999 00:34:33 +0100, M. Wimmer wrote:
>Hi!
>
>I collected some general information about linux on the internet, but I must
>admit, that I am a 100% newbie in this field. I would like to "learn by
>doing" about this powerful operating system.
>Can you recommend a distribution package?
>It should cost less than about 20 Euros.
>It should be run off my second, smaller SCSI - HD (Controller NCR C810 is
>supported).
>It must support my Diamond Stealth 64 DRAM graphics card and Panasonic CR
>581-M CD-ROM drive.
>Maybe there is a package with a very comfortabel user interface?
>I am a medium experienced USER of Windows 95.
>
I am a newbie also, using Redhat 5.1 & 5.2 and SuSe 5.3.
I found SuSe a little easier to use, and the x servers that
SuSE includes set up and work better than the Redhat
distributions.
Although RedHat gets all the publicity , I would recommend
trying SuSe as well. http://www.suse.com - or
you can get them from www.lsl.com or cheapbytes.com
good luck
(please remove "nospam" from email address)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Eric DE VITO)
Subject: Linux and epson stylus color 750
Date: 18 Jan 1999 15:21:26 GMT
Can anyone give experiences about trying to use
epson stylus color pro 750 (the new one) with ghostsrcipt
. This is for use with Linux.
Thank you
--
Eric DE VITO
IPSN/DPEA/SERAC/LESI
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: Paul Joseph <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Diamond Viper SE and SVGA driver
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 08:50:59 -0500
Hi
I have a Diamond Viper SE with 4Mb of ram, and a generic monitor. I
downloaded the SVGA driver from updates.redhat.com, that should be able
to support this card ( the Weitek P9100 chip that this card uses is
listed as being supported by the SVGA driver).
However, whenever I try to do "startx", the whole thing freezes, and I
have reboot the machine.
Any help from someone who uses this card or knows about it, would be
greatly appreciated.
thanks
Paul J.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: John Basso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Asus P2BLS Motherboard
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 08:02:20 -0600
Does anyone have any experience with the ASUS P2BLS motherboard
with Linux? Specifically, integration with the on-board SCSI and
LAN controller.
TIA
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Former Microsoft Shrink-wrap Beta Tester!
John Basso LINUX Raytheon Company
phone : 205-461-6254 The choice 306 Wynn Drive
fax: 205-461-6259 of a Huntsville, AL 35805
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] GNU Generation Mail Stop: RSCHUN
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From: "Jacob Christiansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Sound Blaster PCI 64
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 16:27:52 +0100
Hi
Anyone know here, who knows how to install a Sound Blaster PCI 64 sound
card under Linux Redhat 5.1, with the original kernel 2.0.34.
I have downloaded a driver from opensound.com, but it doesn't seem to work.
Please send me an email for answers
Jacob
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 09:31:13 +0000
From: Irv Mullins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Need for WinModem research? (was: Re: need to take action...)
CP Hennessy wrote:
> Hi,
> It seems to me that there may be enough linux users out
> there who bought a PC with a win*modem and would like to use it under
> linux to make an attempt at this.
> I am one of these people :-( who had to buy a real modem.
>
> Would anybody volunteer to setup a website and/or mailing list ?
>
> Maybe some guru could give some pointers on how to go about this ?
>
> Would it be possible to monitor what is happening when windoze starts
> talking to the modem ?
What modem?
> And if not can anybody guess what they assume is happening ?
It's easy to guess what is happening. You have a tone generator and a
tone decoder on a board.
The computer software tweedles the right tones out onto the phone line,
and checks for high/low status of the tone decoder, and assembles the
bits
into something resembling a byte.
Why tie up an expensive CPU when a few dollars worth of chips can do
the same thing unattended?
Irv
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