Linux-Hardware Digest #439, Volume #9 Mon, 15 Feb 99 17:13:32 EST
Contents:
Re: "uncompressing linux" takes 19 seconds !!! (Henrik Carlqvist)
Re: Wheel in X (Matteo Corti)
PS/2 / AT keyboard problem-( (Nick Zentena)
Re: ?: marvel video cap under linux (Karol Wasilka)
Re: Cd-writer under linux (Jerome KIEFFER)
Re: MX300 does it work in Linux� (Phineas Henshaw)
Re: G200 Video Card install w/RH 5.1 (help)
Re: Network help!!! (Rick Onanian)
Canon BJ-200ex draft mode (HS) (Tango)
Re: zip drive trouble (hazzmat)
Re: LINUX BOX (Rod Roark)
2-PC switch (Brian Armstrong)
Re: Diamond Viper 550 Riva TNT ("Jack Knife")
Matrox Millenium MGA (Daniel Charlebois)
Re: news server (Bert van de beek)
Re: BIG TEST PENTIUM 3 ("Rich S.")
Re: Network help!!! ("Aaron Dershem")
Moving & Switching Large Hard Drives ("Brian Schell")
Re: Linux requires DOS (Martin Brown)
How to connect an Apple LaserWriter printer to my PC box through the (Emmanuel
Promayon)
Re: BIG TEST PENTIUM 3 (Manu_T)
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From: Henrik Carlqvist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: "uncompressing linux" takes 19 seconds !!!
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 20:40:52 +0100
Thielemann wrote:
> Why is the system so slow, though the BogoMips are all right ?
I'm not sure, but I would guess that some cache is disabled in the CMOS
setup.
regards Henrik
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Matteo Corti)
Subject: Re: Wheel in X
Date: 15 Feb 1999 17:29:36 +0100
On Mon, 15 Feb 1999 11:14:18 -0500, Dana A Levine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I have a Logitech Firstmouse + (Two Buttons and a wheel/button). I am
>interested in getting the wheel to work under X. Does anyone know how to
>do this?
> TIA
>
> -Dana
I have a Logitech TrackMan Marble+ and use imwheel
http://solaris1.mysolution.com/~jcatki/imwheel/
Matteo
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From: Nick Zentena <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: PS/2 / AT keyboard problem-(
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 12:43:32 -0500
Hi,
I picked up an adapter so that I can run my old Northgate keyboard off
the PS/2 port on my new machine. The problem is everything is slow with
the AT keyboard pluged in. Linux boots slow. X runs slow. Basically it
is slow. Now the crappy PS/2 keyboard that came with the system doesn't
show these problems so I'm thinking it might be the adaptor? Or am I
just expecting too much in wanting to run my old keyboard?
Thanks
Nick
--
SuSE 6.0
Linux 2.2.1
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From: Karol Wasilka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.matrox,rec.video.desktop
Subject: Re: ?: marvel video cap under linux
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 17:24:12 +0100
On Mon, 15 Feb 1999, ronald s chong wrote:
> i know the board just came out, but i was wondering if anyone is
> worknig on video capture using the matrox marvel g200/g200-tv under
> linux??
>
> -ron
>
>
i belive there is no editing software under linux.
Karol
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: Jerome KIEFFER <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Cd-writer under linux
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 19:54:16 +0100
There should be no problem :
I've got the Yamaha burner (4416S) and it work well, alone, on a tekram
SCSI card (less expensive)
I have red hat linux 5.2 upgraded to kernel 2.2.1 on a K-6
everything was reconized by X-CD-Roast at the first time
Bye
Jerome
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Phineas Henshaw)
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.x,comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard.misc,comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard.tech,[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: MX300 does it work in Linux�
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 16:04:18 GMT
On Sun, 31 Jan 1999 13:45:38 -0800, "James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>I own the MX300 and it's great, but if you're a linux user you really should
>purchase the SBLive. Creative has promised driver support for most of their
>popular products (including 3D video cards). I don't think i'll ever see
>Diamond supporting linux or Aureal for that matter (for some reason, I get
>the impression that they are understaffed or have limited resources, but I'm
>probably wrong).
I wouldnt hld your breath on SBLive supporting linux either.
Phineas
>
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From: [email protected] ()
Subject: Re: G200 Video Card install w/RH 5.1 (help)
Date: 15 Feb 1999 08:30:51 PST
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Bob V <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Hi Linux folks,
>
> I am going to upgrade my existing PCI Diamond 3D 3000 card to the
> Matrox G200 ( AGP ). I have been hearing that I need to get Xfree
> 3.3.3 installed
> in order to support this card. Can someone briefly list the steps
> involved as far
> as what I need to do to get Xfree86 3.3.3, the steps on configuring the
> new card
> using xconfigurator, and whether I need to execute some type of
> uninstall steps for
> the card I am removing. I currently have Red Hat 5.1. Would this be more
Since you're using RedHat, you might want to take a look at the
HowTo they've put together on this subject - the URL is
http://www.redhat.com/support/docs/rhl/XFree86-upgrade.html
and they have a lot of other helpful info links in
http://www.redhat.com/support/docs/rhl/ as well.
I updated my system (I have the same card, but with 16M memory, and
the old drivers didn't recognize the large memory) following that
howto, and it worked like a charm.
-jmm
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From: Rick Onanian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.help,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Network help!!!
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 14:10:31 -0500
bklimas wrote:
>
> Could you please choose just one newsgroup to post you question to?
>
> Aaron Dershem wrote:
>
> > OK, after reading stuff all day and looking all over the web, I'll say it:
> > I have no freakin' idea what I'm doing!
> >
> > Could someone out there outline the steps I need to do in order to get my
> > network card to work?
>
> And do you have Linux installed or do you have this problem with Windows?
> What distribution and version of Linux did you install? Did the installation
> program prompt you about your network card during the
> installation? And how do you know you have problems with installation
> of the network card and not just the network setup?
>
> > I downloaded the via-rhine.c file from the Internet
> > (using my Win98 box :-( ), but no clue as to what happens next. Do I have
> > to compile a new kernel, compile the driver (.c file), or what?
>
> Just get RedHat 5.2 and install it. I did so, I am a newbie, and my network
> works. I did not have to recompile anything. I don't know anything about the
> .c file you mention. It seems to me you make it more complicated then
> it really is.
Not everyone is as lucky as you. It's possible that he made it
overcomplicated, but it's also very possible that you've
oversimplified. He probably does not have the same hardware as
you. In fact, I have heard of people having problems with a
similar driver to the one he mentioned. RedHat doesn't have
support for EVERY network card under the sun - and that's why he
had to get it from the hardware vendor, probably.
> > Thanks, I'll be waiting for an answer.
>
> Just be more specific and we will try to help you? What exactely is your
> problem? What I you trying to do, and what do you get?
> > Email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> I did. Pls reply to comp.os.linux.setup ONLY.
You will notice that you did not remove comp.os.linux.networking from
your reply. If you don't like his post, you're not required to
reply to it..but please don't scare other newbies away with a
holier-than-thou attitude. If you didn't mean any offense or
hard feelings, than I'm sorry to reply this way...but you did
come off as sounding like you were downright angry at him.
The original poster, although he didn't provide enough information,
does not deserve to be crucified like that. He DID look elsewhere
first, and you gotta give him credit for that. I'm no guru, and
constantly receive help from the linux community, and it's really
damn cool how everyone's almost always nice..let's try to keep it
that way.
rick
Again, if you didn't mean anything bad...please disregard my reply.
> > Aaron Dershem
>
> Best regards,
>
> b.k.
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From: Tango <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.periphs.printers
Subject: Canon BJ-200ex draft mode (HS)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 14:55:34 -0500
Hi,
I have a Canon BJ-200ex printer but don't have the manual. After turning
it on, it sets in high quality mode. I am using it under windows (with
no problems) and under linux (with bj200 device with ghostscript) where
I have to manually change the printing mode to draft (HS: High Speed?)
Does anyone have the manual or knows wich commands to send the printer
so it will switch to draft mode before each printing job? And second,
how do I include this commands in the filter file?
Thank you very much,
E.
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From: hazzmat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.uu.comp.os.linux.questions,de.comp.os.unix.linux.newusers
Subject: Re: zip drive trouble
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 16:07:30 GMT
Hello,
I have a ZIp question that may be useful to the group. If you don't
use or know jaZip please disregard.
I am trying to compile the jaZip interface for my RedHat5.2 system. I think I
don't know what to
do to "configure the Makefile" (I'm a newbie) Also, I think that the program
may be broken by recent Linux distributions libraries. (this message* to the
Debian list strongly suggests a problem exists) What I am wondering do you
(anyone) have this program in a working state on a current distribution?
I have rebuilt the kernel so that my Zip is used under SCSI emulation. All
works fine from the command line. I downloaded the jaZip program from
http://www.scripps.edu/~jsmith/jazip/ . I downloaded and installed Xforms
-0.88 lib via RPM. Two other programs --MTV (mpegtv) and xwGui (a interface
to a printfilter)-- are using it OK. I then enter some configuration details in
the jazip.h file as suggested in the README. I then type make and I'm told that
the main.c program cannot find
something called forms.h. OK, that is probably something included in Xforms.88.
But the other programs (which were binary rpms) use xforms ok. The make
attempt returns just this brief exit/error statement
:gcc -O -m486 -c main.c -o main.o
main.c:13: forms.h: No such file or directory
Looking for forms.h on my system I find only "form.h " a link to ncurses. In
/jaZip-.030/main.c I replace forms.h with form.h and then try make again:
gcc -O -m486 -c main.c -o main.o
In file included from main.c:17:
jazip.h:49: parse error before `*'
jazip.h:50: parse error before `*'
jazip.h:51: parse error before `*'
jazip.h:52: parse error before `*'
jazip.h:53: parse error before `*'
jazip.h:54: parse error before `*'
jazip.h:55: parse error before `*'
jazip.h:56: parse error before `*'
jazip.h:57: parse error before `*'
and so on
So at lest it doesn't bail out at the top because forms.h can't be found
anymore, but the build fails for some other reason(s). Am i not understanding
how to setup the program so it compiles or is the program really broken by
being out of synch with its required libraries?
===============================
* --excerpt from the message from Peter Galbraith to the Debian list:
This is strange. Just before new years I could compile jazip (a
package I'm working on) and now it fails. I'm running hamm with
slink libc6 and libc6-dev Version 2.0.7u-7.1
I'd appreciate any ideas as to what's wrong:
$ gcc -O -m486 -c mount_z.c -o mount_z.o
In file included from mount_z.c:18:
/usr/include/linux/genhd.h:115: parse error before `__u32'
/usr/include/linux/genhd.h:115: warning: no semicolon at end of struct or union
/usr/include/linux/genhd.h:116: warning: data definition has no type or storage
class
/usr/include/linux/genhd.h:117: parse error before `d_subtype'
/usr/include/linux/genhd.h:117: warning: data definition has no type or storage
class
[cut out lots more]
/usr/include/linux/genhd.h:155: parse error before `}'
make: *** [mount_z.o] Error 1
=====================================
Thanks to all Zip Masters for any insights,
hazzmat
Kyle Dansie wrote:
> Chris Peters wrote:
> >
> > whenever i type "mount -t vfat /dev/sda /mnt/zip" it says either "fat16 is
> > not a recognized file system" or"no such directory as /mnt/zip"
> > whats wrong?
> >
> > linux is like a wigwam--no windows, no gates, apache inside!
> > btw, im running Redhat 5.2
>
> If your system does not have vfat then try and use msdos instead. The
> only problem with msdos is that you get 8.3 filenames, but it will work.
>
> If the directory /mnt/zip does not exist, then you need to create it.
> mkdir /mnt/zip
>
> Cheers,
> Kyle Dansie
> --
> --------------------------------------------------------
> Linux Rules Iomega Zip Drive Mini - HOWTO
> -
> http://njtcom.com/dansie/zip-drive.html
> or
> http://metalab.unc.edu/mdw/HOWTO/mini/ZIP-Drive.html
> --------------------------------------------------------
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From: Rod Roark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: LINUX BOX
Date: 15 Feb 1999 20:03:19 GMT
Richard Kim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>OK, Say I decide I want a Linux box, what is the main benefit of buying on
>pre-built with the OS installed, for example 'The Netwinder' by Corel
>http://www.corelcomputer.com/products/linux/netwinder_gs.htm or buying a
>PC for less, one that has Linux compatibole hardware and installeing the
>same server version and hardware specs?
Shop around. There's considerable variation in pricing for equivalent
hardware, with or without Linux pre-installed. Pre-installation is
*very* helpful if the vendor will listen to your needs and customize
accordingly.
-- Rod
======================================================================
Sunset Systems Preconfigured Linux Computers
http://www.sunsetsystems.com/ Starting at $499
======================================================================
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From: Brian Armstrong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: 2-PC switch
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 14:06:39 -0600
Dear All,
I have seen in France a switch that will connect
2 PC interfaces to one set of:
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
For example, to have a linux and Windows box, and switch between them.
Does anyone know where such a thing is available ?
Is it for some reason a bad idea (eg blows monitors) ?
Thanks
Brian
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From: "Jack Knife" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Diamond Viper 550 Riva TNT
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 19:01:01 +0100
Thanks a lot, I will certainly give it a try.
Antonio Garc�a heeft geschreven in bericht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>
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From: Daniel Charlebois <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Matrox Millenium MGA
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 09:46:03 -0600
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I have a Matrox Millenium MGA video card with a HP-P1100 monitor.
I've installed slackware 2.0.29 and run the xf86config while
providing the appropriate card settings. The resolution I
get is 300x240 (or something like that) and I cannot switch
to other modes using the <ctrl>-<alt>-<-> command. I've read
HOWTOs and looked at the web site for the card, but cannot
find the driver for it.
Any suggestions?
--
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From: Bert van de beek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.linux,alt.os.linux,alt.uu.comp.os.linux,alt.uu.comp.os.linux.questions,comp.os.linux,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.setup,comp.os.linux.x,linux.redhat.applixware,linux.redhat.axp,linux.redhat.development,linux.redh
Subject: Re: news server
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 20:51:56 +0100
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
pschless wrote:
>
> I have just installed Red Hat 5.2
> Could anyone tell me how to set up a news server, or point me to a how-to?
> thanks!
> Patrick
You can start with Leafnode ,wich is a very simply news server. I just
installed it on my system. You can find it at www.freshmeat.net.
for so far as I know there is not a RPM package for it
Good luck.
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From: "Rich S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.comp.hardware,alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt,alt.comp.hardware.homedesigned,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.computer.hardware,comp.forsale.hardware,comp.hardware,comp.ibm.pc.hardware,comp.publish.cdrom.hardware,comp.sy
Subject: Re: BIG TEST PENTIUM 3
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 15:00:05 -0500
Rune Boersjoe wrote in message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>>PENTIUM 3 test:
>>http://members.tripod.com/~igorja/oc/home.htm
>
>Under construction ROFLMAO
>--
>
>
Looks like a scam to get clicks on his porno links. I forwarded this post to
Tripod with my complaints. Maybe they will shut him down. Filth spamming
scumbag :-p
Rich S.
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From: "Aaron Dershem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.help,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Network help!!!
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 15:22:16 -0600
bklimas wrote in message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>And do you have Linux installed or do you have this problem with Windows?
>What distribution and version of Linux did you install? Did the
installation
>program prompt you about your network card during the
>installation? And how do you know you have problems with installation
>of the network card and not just the network setup?
OK, I loaded RH 5.2 and got everything set up except for the networking
part. RH setup couldn't detect the card. It is a D-Link DFE-530TX (not a
card that RH recognizes). So I went poking around on the web and newsgroups
and found a link that took me to the C++ code (the via-rhine.c file).
Here's where my troubles began. What exactly do I do with this?
>Just get RedHat 5.2 and install it. I did so, I am a newbie, and my network
>works. I did not have to recompile anything. I don't know anything about
the
>.c file you mention. It seems to me you make it more complicated then
>it really is.
Again, RH 5.2 didn't help as it couldn't see the card.
I'd like to get this box set up for the network soon, as I plan to install
either Cable Modem access or ADSL soon, and I want this to be my gateway/web
server/mail server/whatever else I can think of.
Thanks!
Aaron.
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From: "Brian Schell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Moving & Switching Large Hard Drives
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 15:43:21 -0500
The drive on my Linux sever is starting to make funny sounds after running
non-stop for over a year. So I'm upgrading before its too late.
Two drive related questions:
A) I just picked up a 13.1 Gig Drive(Western Digital if that matters). The
instructions say I have to use the EZ-Drive software before the drive will
work. Is this actually required for Linux or just Winblows? If not, is
there anything special I need to know to get it to work in Linux?
B) Is there are good drive copying software that works under Linux? The
setup and software I have works flawlessly now. I **CAN** re-install and
configure everything, but I'd rather not. In the Windows world, DriveImage
and DriveCopy are available. Is there anything similar in the linux world?
Thanks!
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Martin Brown)
Subject: Re: Linux requires DOS
Date: 15 Feb 1999 17:47:06 GMT
And if you insist on using DOS, use DR-DOS from Caldera. It's better than
MS-DOS, and you can still be ABM compliant. ;)
--
- Martin J. Brown, Jr. -
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
PGP public key available via finger
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From: Emmanuel Promayon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: How to connect an Apple LaserWriter printer to my PC box through the
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 17:41:22 +0000
I am wondering if some of you already get a Apple LaserWriter printer
working directly connected on a PC parallel port.
My printer is an Apple LaserWriter II NTX, my system is RedHat 5.1
(linux 2.0.34).
Could someone tell me if it is somehow possible or if I can put a sock
in it.
Thanks.
Mahnu
PS: I have already post this article in fr.comp.os.linux.configuration
for those who wants to read it in french!
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From: Manu_T <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.comp.hardware,alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt,alt.comp.hardware.homedesigned,alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,alt.computer.hardware,comp.forsale.hardware,comp.hardware,comp.ibm.pc.hardware,comp.publish.cdrom.hardware,comp.sy
Subject: Re: BIG TEST PENTIUM 3
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:40:47 +0000
In article <%Y_x2.9014$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Rich S.
<URL:mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Rune Boersjoe wrote in message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> >>PENTIUM 3 test:
> >>http://members.tripod.com/~igorja/oc/home.htm
> >
> >Under construction ROFLMAO
> >--
> >
> >
>
>
> Looks like a scam to get clicks on his porno links. I forwarded this post to
> Tripod with my complaints. Maybe they will shut him down. Filth spamming
> scumbag :-p
>
> Rich S.
Besides there's nothing to see on his page... why advertising it
then...djeez!
--
Manuel Timmers NEW Email at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
StarLigh Corp. Website: www.whib.be/starcorp
Windows95... or "how to become insane in 30 minutes!"
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