Linux-Hardware Digest #530, Volume #9 Sun, 28 Feb 99 20:13:45 EST
Contents:
Sager laptop - good or crud? (Anthony Pioli)
Re: ATI XPERT Wierd Feature (Swietanowski Artur)
Compaq Prosignia - SCSI Controller ("Peter Treloar")
sound device or resource busy ("J.C & Martine")
sound device or resource busy ("J.C & Martine")
Re: Trust 3D Sound Expert on Linux (Brad Keryan)
Re: Linux with > 64MB RAM?? ("Andreas Hofmann")
Diamond 8MB Permedia2 AGP card ("Larry Roberts")
What difference does a dual processor system make? ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: Pentium III Boycott and survey info (Jerry Lynn Kreps)
Re: Yes I have a "win"modem (Yaye)
Re: Weird Hard Drive Error Messages - help! (David Kirkpatrick)
Re: Matrox Mystique G200 AGP 8Mb (GBP)
ps/2 port troubles (Bug)
running executable from cdrom? ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Printing to SCSI device (Dan and Jill Caugherty)
Re: Hardware to recommend? -- good hardware comes cheap now! (GBP)
Re: CD-ROM problem with redhat, desperate for some help ("David Wiggs")
Re: How to download xFree86? ("ComFuMasta")
Re: Old ISA ethernet card - Recomendations? (GBP)
Re: Pentium III Boycott and survey info (brian moore)
Re: PPP !!! (GBP)
CDRW & DVD (Darren Poulson)
Re: pnpdump, isapnp, now what ? ("ComFuMasta")
Re: Linux with > 64MB RAM?? ("ComFuMasta")
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From: Anthony Pioli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Sager laptop - good or crud?
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 18:11:00 -0500
Hi all,
I need a laptop that runs Linux well, but dont want to
buy a pre-loaded one since they seem over priced.
Anyway, the Sager NP8550 seems to be a good deal for what you get.
(http://www.sagernotebook.com/directshop.asp)
The only question is, is Sager a good brand?
They seem reputable (I have seen their ads for a while now)
Any rants/raves on Sager would be appreciated.
TIA,
Anthony
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From: Swietanowski Artur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.x
Subject: Re: ATI XPERT Wierd Feature
Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:16:41 +0100
David Lapointe wrote:
>
> I recently installed an ATI XPERT 98 ( 8 Mb). It works fine except for
> two features/warts.
<Problem desc. snipped>
> This is puzzling to me. I have Xfree86 3.3.2, AfterStep. Is this a
> configuration problem?
I have the same card, installed the same Xfree and also used Afterstep.
No problems with the cursor. So maybe a config problem, indeed?
As for the keyboard, the keyboard map may need to be adjusted.
Bye,
Artur Swietanowski
--
Those who don't understand UNIX are condemned to reinvent it, poorly.
-- Henry Spencer
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From: "Peter Treloar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Compaq Prosignia - SCSI Controller
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 15:34:43 -0700
Does anyone know what SCSI controller is on the motherboard of a Compaq
Prosignia 486/66, and is it supported by Linux.
Windows NT reports it as a Compaq SCSI-2 controller.
Thanks,
Peter.
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From: "J.C & Martine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: sound device or resource busy
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:31:37 +0100
Hello everebody,
I' am a newcomer to Linux and I ' m Running R.Hat2
Got a Crystal CS4232 sound card chip.
On inicialization I get an error message when loading sound drivers modules
such as /lib/modules/prefered/misc : cs 4232.o
device or resource busy.
Funy thing is, that I previously succeded to running sndconfig and I
could hear Linus say how to pronounce Linux properly.
I also was able to play Quake and get the sound of the shots. in a world,
all was OK.
Next time I boot ; crac ! that does not work anymore...
Why ?
Thanks to anyone who could give me a hand
I 've read all the How-To's, searched for docs, and I'am stuck for about
a week on that.
J.C
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From: "J.C & Martine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: sound device or resource busy
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:31:37 +0100
Hello everebody,
I' am a newcomer to Linux and I ' m Running R.Hat2
Got a Crystal CS4232 sound card chip.
On inicialization I get an error message when loading sound drivers modules
such as /lib/modules/prefered/misc : cs 4232.o
device or resource busy.
Funy thing is, that I previously succeded to running sndconfig and I
could hear Linus say how to pronounce Linux properly.
I also was able to play Quake and get the sound of the shots. in a world,
all was OK.
Next time I boot ; crac ! that does not work anymore...
Why ?
Thanks to anyone who could give me a hand
I 've read all the How-To's, searched for docs, and I'am stuck for about
a week on that.
J.C
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From: Brad Keryan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Trust 3D Sound Expert on Linux
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:31:56 -0600
On Sat, 27 Feb 1999, Steven King wrote:
> Hi,
> Could someone give me some advice on how to set up a sound card, I'm a
> Linux newbie, but not to computers, so don't be afraid to use any tachnical
> terms. Please make it foolproof as I don't have much experience of Linux at
> all.
Can you give some information on the sound card you are trying to set up?
Or are you asking for recommendations of what to buy as well?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Steven
>
> --
> ----
> Steven King
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> South Northants,
> England.
>
>
>
Brad
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From: "Andreas Hofmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Linux with > 64MB RAM??
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 22:04:59 +0100
ooops, error...
the argument should be "mem=80M"
Andreas
Andreas Hofmann schrieb in Nachricht
<7bca4q$1g8$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>pass the argument mem=80MB to kernel at boottime or upgrade to an newer
>kernel 2.2.1 should work quite well
>
>Andreas
>
>User schrieb in Nachricht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>>I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem.
>>I was running Linux with 32MB of EDO ram (4*8MB Simms)
>>with no problem. Then I bought 2*32MB Simms and
>>put those along with two of my 8MB simms in for a total
>>of 80MB RAM. However, Linux seems to recognize only
>>64MB.
>>
>>has anyone else had this problem?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
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From: "Larry Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Diamond 8MB Permedia2 AGP card
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 18:46:08 -0500
All,
Redhad linux 5.2
Diamond 8mb Permedia2 agp card.
Has anyone had success installing x-windows with the above mentioned card.
I have a DELL precision410 workstation.
Also included is a STB Voodoo II card. When I attempt to autoprobe it just
locks up. Thinking that this was the problem I just said no to autoprobe
and finished off. Every time I do this the machine just locks when I try to
run x-window. I have sent a letter to redhat as well looking for any
suggestions. I am new to Linux so any help would be appreciated.
TIA
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: What difference does a dual processor system make?
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 22:55:09 GMT
I am planning to assemble a linux-box from scratch and have to decide
whether to buy a single or a dual pentium processor motherboard. The
system will primarily be used for audio processing (DSP) under X.
Probably only one user at a time, but sometimes several simultaneous
processes.
How does Linux utilise the second processor? Are both processors used
at all times, or does the second one only kick in when the first one
is overloaded? How is the speed during "normal" use compared to a
slightly faster single processor?
Any opinion on this issue is appreciated.
Thanks,
frank
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From: Jerry Lynn Kreps <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.advocacy
Subject: Re: Pentium III Boycott and survey info
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:47:51 -0600
brian moore wrote:
>
> On Sun, 28 Feb 1999 08:25:21 -0600,
> Jerry Lynn Kreps <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Bill Unruh wrote:
> > >
> > <snip>
> > > Or the users own program could send a fake one. I do not believe that
> > > security is what this is for. I believe it is for copy protection. I
> > > suspect that MS put pressure on for such a chipid so that they could
> > > code their programs to the chipid making multiple use impossible.
> > > ( and with the new copyright laws, any attempt to get around this would
> > > be a criminal offense.) The next Word you buy will not be able to be
> > > installed or run if the ID is switched off, and there will be no word of
> > > this on the box(prediction).
> > > And buy a new computer and replace all your software as well.
> >
> > You've hit the nail on the head, Bill. Remember that email shown at the
> > M$ trial in which Gates and friends were discussing how to get MORE
> > revenue from their software sales? Their solution: license the software
> > ANNUALLY! Combine that little ploy with the ID chip and your monopoly
> > is TOTAL and complete. IF the DOJ doesn't do it's job then only Linux
> > is left to stem the tide...
>
> Oh, I dunno: I hope Microsoft does it. I hope they install coin slots on
> PCs so that users can "insert 25c for the next 30 minutes of Word" and
> such.
That is probably Gate's next license step, right after he gets people
use to bleeding er.. paying for the Annual License fee. Heat those
toads up one degree at a time and they never notice that they are near
the boiling point and ready to be bunned and sauced.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Yaye)
Subject: Re: Yes I have a "win"modem
Date: 01 Mar 1999 00:04:16 GMT
I'm using a Zoom 56K Dualmode ( ISA not PCI ) internal modem without any
problems on my Linux machine. It is Model number 2919. It has jumpers for
disabling Plug-n-Play, setting com port, IRQ and io address.
Good Luck!
Ian
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From: David Kirkpatrick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.setup,linux.redhat,linux.redhat.install,redhat.config
Subject: Re: Weird Hard Drive Error Messages - help!
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 19:01:18 +0000
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jack,
The only time I've gotten something that ugly was with drive
problems. The block.c driver is reporting the status of what the
flags are in dump_status. Dump status is called if not ok is
returned from inb_p which happens all over the place. Its
comming out of the handler for r/w DMA interrupts which I think
is done with triton.c. There are some more specific messages for
this error if you turn up kernel debug logging in
/etc/syslog.conf it would give more information. Read the
comments in triton.c.
Hopefully you have the correct support checked off for chip
support when you selected type of disk support. Did this just
start happening on a good running system or is this a new
install? Are you sure there are no interrupt conflicts -> look
at /proc/interrpts, bios settings OK LBA on or anything fuzzy in
there for disk and dma? Are you able to identify all the
interrupts for each card or device? I don't know of any known
conflicts but would'ent. A search of Deja news would be helpful.
Jack Newton wrote:
>
> When I boot my new Linux installation, I get the following error messages
> intersperced throughout the start-up messages:
>
> hdb:hda: dma_intr: status=0x51 { DriveReady SeekComplete Error }
> hdb: dma_intr: error=0x84 { DriveStatusError BadCRC }
> hdb: dma_intr: status=0x51 { DriveReady SeekComplete Error }
> hdb: dma_intr: error=0x84 { DriveStatusError BadCRC }
> hdb: dma_intr: status=0x51 { DriveReady SeekComplete Error }
> hdb: dma_intr: error=0x84 { DriveStatusError BadCRC }
> hdb: dma_intr: status=0x51 { DriveReady SeekComplete Error }
> hdb: dma_intr: error=0x84 { DriveStatusError BadCRC }
>
> I've got redhat 5.2, and my hard drive is a Western Digital AC22500. I have
> a relative recent system (Celeron 300A) with Award BIOS 4.51.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Jack Newton
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From: GBP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Matrox Mystique G200 AGP 8Mb
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 19:15:30 -0500
Yes the AGP one is supported under very recent versions of XFree
(stable ones though not development ones).
I also saw the 16 meg version of these cards on the list. In general
Matrox cards are supported well...
Although these Matrox cards arent as FAST at rendering as TNT and 3DFx,
a recent review at http://www.tomshardware.com shows that it renders the
same screens nicer. And Toms also suggests that a better DAC provides a
cleaner image output for those with good monitors. BEsides it was only
about 25-33% Slower than the latest 3dfx and TNT chips... IF you have a
faster CPU you compensate for this. A fast CPU wont make those TNT
renderings look nicer thou!
I don't know if im getting 3dfx or G200 when i finally buy one of these
but G200 is worth a serious look, esp if your not tooo concerned with
the 3-D game stuff, but want a sharp clear image for 2D.
As far as 2D acceleration goes these days all cards are about the
same... very fast. Tests show them within about 5% of each other.. This
is because they are reaching the limit to possible 2D acceleration (i.e.
perfect)
"F.den Braber" wrote:
>
> I wonder if anybody knows if this card is already supported under Linux.
> I only read about the PCI version.
>
> Thanks.
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From: Bug <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: ps/2 port troubles
Date: 28 Feb 1999 23:55:28 GMT
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Upon bootup, the kernel reports:
"Detected PS/2 Mouse Port."
But the PS/2 port never appears in /proc/interrupts.
It is also non-functional in gpm (surprise), and
gpm reports no error messages.
Here's my setup:
Linux 2.2.2
RH 5.2 with all relevant updates
gpm 1.13
Magitronic GA586ATS AT-style motherboard
HP PS/2 mouse
I have tried recompiling my kernel to make doubly sure
that PS/2 mouse support is compiled in. I have also
tried physically removing nearly all of my devices to
make sure that there are no conflicts. I have also
tried taking the four-pronged connector from the PS/2
port to the motherboard and checking the connections,
and even tried to plug it in backwards. All to no
avail. Ideas?
-Dave Wilburn
--
* David Wilburn
* JMU Computer Science Student
* Math Department System Administrator
* Unsolicited email is not welcome
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.setup,comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: running executable from cdrom?
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:59:40 GMT
Hi there. I just burned my first cd. I used mkisofs to make the disk image,
and that program gives all files root group and user ownership. That
shouldn't be a problem, but anyway, when I mount the cd and try to run a
program which has these permissions: '-r-xr-xr-x 1 root root', I still get
a Permission denied error. Does anyone know why this is the case? Thanks for
any info. BTW, this is how I mount it (from my fstab):
/dev/cdrom /cdrom iso9660 noauto,ro,user 0 0
thanks again. please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-David
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From: Dan and Jill Caugherty <"caffeine1"@mindspring. com>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.setup,comp.os.linux.powerpc
Subject: Printing to SCSI device
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 19:33:59 +0000
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hey all --
No, you weren't hallucinating when you read the subject line;
let me go on..
I have an Alps MD-4000 which prints beautifully under MacOS 8.5.
I'd like to set up a printer queue etc. for this guy under LinuxPPC..
but it's a SCSI printer.
How do I do it? Do I specify the SCSI /dev entry in /etc/printcap?
Create a new entry in my fstab file, maybe??
I know this printer can accept Ghostscript output, but I'd like
to know how to shovel the bytes to it..
Thanks in advance,
-- Dan C.
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From: GBP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Hardware to recommend? -- good hardware comes cheap now!
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 19:42:48 -0500
Hi there... making a low end sytem huh?
I have some ideas. PLease do your own research to make sure these are
your best options!!
CYRIX MediaGX-233 (clockspeed?)---
A PentiumMMX class chip. Prob somewhere between the Pentium and P2 in
regards to speed, not sure. The cool thing here is that this chip has
onboard graphics that should be decent. You'll save on video cards and
free a PCI slot. Another potential money saver here. This chip (i
assume) will run on older socket-7 (not super7) boards as long as you
update the bois correctly. These old boards -- general regarded as
obsolete can be found cheap. One place clearing out there supply is
http://www.tccomputers.com !! Yeah i do think X supports this. Cyrix
chips in general are good budjet chips, they have good intereger but
bad floating point. They can be used on older main boards (cheaper)
Intel Celeron 300/ Socket370 motherboard/CPU---
The socket 370 boards only work with intel Celerons. Intel indroduced
altered Celereons and the 370 chipset and boards to discourage
overclocking and reduce costs (for themselves). I'm not sure if you can
overclock this combo... The idea here is that the boards are targets
for the low end and heance cheap. http://tccomputes.com again sells the
boards for $50!
Interl Celeron 300A Slot 1 overclocked to 450 or 500!!! ---
This chip is only $95 and is good for overclocking because it runs
very cool. Its made in the .18 micron plant the p2 is made in a .25
micron plant. INtel sells most of these underrated because they dont
want to cut into their own pentium 2 sales (read expensive). The
celerons are rough equal to P2's of same speed
Via chipset based mainboards--
The idea here is that you can use up to 4 banks of old 72 pin Simms--
and get the SDRAM Dimms later. These boards use AMD K6-2 or K6-3 chips
and also use many older chips, well actually all the older chips really.
Cheap video cards in general--
Really nice cars are only $40 now so... if you dont care about the
lastest 3D games... also PCI is just as good a APG right now.
Used stuff---
Do consider: used mainboards. Used add in cards like video cards and
sound cards. Used Memory. Used Modem.
BE at your own risk with: stuff with moving parts, esp. hard drives,
CDROM drives.
If you buy a CPU you might want to check the markings to make sure it
really is a 200 mhz not a 133 etc.... Check the companies web site.
Idea:
Memory makes slow computers run faster!
Idea:
Hard disks are expensive.. .you can always make space for what you
really need, go for the low end.
Sound:
Idea: the cheapest sound is no sound! those cheap no name cards at
$20 may be fine.
memory:
i think 64 megs is the magic number right now, dont go less.
JT wrote:
>
> I am wanting to set-up relatively low cost system (around $550 excluding
> monitor) and need some advise as to all components:
>
> motherboard
> CPU
> video
> memory
> sound
> modem
> hard-disk
> cd rom
> etc...
>
> If there is anyone out there with a recommended setup please let me (and
> everyone else know)
>
> Thank you
> JIM
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From: "David Wiggs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: CD-ROM problem with redhat, desperate for some help
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 19:08:26 -0500
I ran into the same problem when I installed RedHat 5.2 out of the box. I
went to their updates web page for 5.2 and downloaded the updated boot disks
and it worked fine(?)
David Wiggs
Here is the URL. Look for "New Boot Images"
http://www.redhat.com/support/docs/rhl/rh52-errata-general.html
The Red Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:7atdgv$[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
>I'm having some problems and would really appreciate any help. Ok here's
>the situation.
>
>I have an old 486 box and wanted to install Redhat Linux on it. I needed
>some hardware upgrading and gave it to a friend who would also install
>Redhat Linux 5.2. The program came on 2 CDs. The guy did everything and
>I got it back but there were a few problems with how he set it up so I
>was going to re-install it. When I used the boot disk, it prompts for
>the method of how to install the software. Once you choose CD it should
>pick up the type of CD-ROM that I have in it, which is an APAPI CD-ROM.
>I asked the guy who installed it and he said that when he did it, it
>picked it up. When I try now, it won't. And the list to choose from does
>not include ATAPI. So when looking through the manual, I saw that this
>tends to happen and when you see the boot: or LILO: to type "linux
>hdX=cdrom" where X is the drive specification. This didn't work, the
>installation still doesn't pick up the CD-ROM drive.
>I tried to mount the CD-ROM with the linux that is already install and
>it won't mount, says it isn't a block device. I check all the
>connections and everything seems to be connected.
>
>I am desperate for some help and would greatly appreciate any.
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From: "ComFuMasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: How to download xFree86?
Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:47:23 GMT
it really depends on what video card you have.
but i got mine from
ftp.linux.updates.com
download:
XFree86-3.3.3.1-1.i386.rpm
XFree86-VGA16-3.3.3.1-1.i386.rpm
XFree86-SVGA-3.3.3.1-1.i386.rpm
XFree86-XFree86Setup-3.3.3.1-1.i386.rpm
XFree86-libs-3.3.3.1-1.i386.rpm
XFree86-devel-3.3.3.1-1.i386.rpm
XFree86-75dpi.fonts-3.3.3.1-1.i386.rpm
XFree86-100dpi.fonts3.3.3.1-1.i386.rpm
Xconfigurator-3.89-1.i386.rpm
download all of these and let me know. and i will walk you through it.
i cant remember what order they are installed in
comfumasta
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Eirik wrote in message <7bbf0u$nma$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>Hi
>I cant' seem to find out how to download xFree86. I got tje URL:
>http://www.xfree86.org/#getting
>but I don't know what to download when I reach the ftp site.
>And when I've downloaded it. How do I install it?
>I use redhat 5.2
>
>Eirik
>
>
>
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From: GBP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.networking
Subject: Re: Old ISA ethernet card - Recomendations?
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 19:47:38 -0500
If your going low end it may just be easier to buy new!
I saw ISA cards for $10 at buy.com and PCI 10-T/100 cards at $20.
I just bought a D-Link DFE-530TX form buy.com, its on the hardware
compatibility list, only $20. PCi lots of features 10/100 etc etc.
http://buy.com
htpp://dlink.com
Arcady Genkin wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> Can you guys recomend what used ISA networking card should I buy?
>
> I am going to network 2 computers. The other one already is a PCI
> full-duplex 100Base-TX/10Base-T with Reltek 8139 chip (ne2000 for PCI).
> Should it influence my decision as to what to buy? I have heard that ne2000
> clones are poor performers.
>
> What transmission speeds do you suppose I will be able to get out of it? I
> know 100Base is capable of 200 Mbps in full duplex mode. Any ISA cards match
> that?
>
> Also, how safe is it to buy from online auctions, like Ebay? There seems to
> be tons of old hardware for sale there...
>
> Thanx a lot for any input!
>
> Arcady
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (brian moore)
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.advocacy
Subject: Re: Pentium III Boycott and survey info
Date: 28 Feb 1999 22:30:04 GMT
On Sun, 28 Feb 1999 08:25:21 -0600,
Jerry Lynn Kreps <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Bill Unruh wrote:
> >
> <snip>
> > Or the users own program could send a fake one. I do not believe that
> > security is what this is for. I believe it is for copy protection. I
> > suspect that MS put pressure on for such a chipid so that they could
> > code their programs to the chipid making multiple use impossible.
> > ( and with the new copyright laws, any attempt to get around this would
> > be a criminal offense.) The next Word you buy will not be able to be
> > installed or run if the ID is switched off, and there will be no word of
> > this on the box(prediction).
> > And buy a new computer and replace all your software as well.
>
> You've hit the nail on the head, Bill. Remember that email shown at the
> M$ trial in which Gates and friends were discussing how to get MORE
> revenue from their software sales? Their solution: license the software
> ANNUALLY! Combine that little ploy with the ID chip and your monopoly
> is TOTAL and complete. IF the DOJ doesn't do it's job then only Linux
> is left to stem the tide...
Oh, I dunno: I hope Microsoft does it. I hope they install coin slots on
PCs so that users can "insert 25c for the next 30 minutes of Word" and
such.
The more insane Microsoft makes its licenses, the more people will
realize the "NT is cheaper than Unix" claims are nonsense. (It's not
even cheaper than commercial Unix: Microsoft leaves out the cost of
client licenses, and just thinking about attaching another machine to an
NT box costs money. Never mind the per-mailbox costs for Exhange, etc.)
It's that sort of marketing that Linux just can't buy. :) (Sorta like
the DOJ could never get witnesses as effective as the ones that
Microsoft so nicely provided.)
--
Brian Moore | "The Zen nature of a spammer resembles
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From: GBP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To:
hk.comp.os.linux,comp.os.linux,comp.os.linux.help,tw.bbs.comp.linux,uk.comp.os.linux
Subject: Re: PPP !!!
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 19:53:20 -0500
The best thing out there is KPPP part of the KDE desktop.
http://kde.org
Kevin Chu wrote:
>
> can you send the PPP script file to me ?
>
> and use what software to dial to the ISP ?
>
> ??? can you help me
> i am using SuSE 6.0 Help Help !!!
> Thank you very very much ^_^
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From: Darren Poulson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: CDRW & DVD
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 22:32:32 +0000
When booting, linux reports my new IDE CD-rewriter as
hdd: ATAPI 16X CD-ROM DVD-RAM CD-R/RW drive, 1024kB Cache
Its the DVD part thats confusing me... Does this mean I can read DVD's or is it
just linux mis-reporting?
TIA
Darren
reply by email please, I don't get to read usenet much.
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From: "ComFuMasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: pnpdump, isapnp, now what ?
Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:53:57 GMT
i figured it out.
you have to
setserial -v /dev/cua* irq *
setserial -v /dev/cua* port *
setserial -v /dev/cua* uart *
i was only doing the first two
you may not have to issue the second line if you configure your isapnp,conf
correctly.
sorry for the inconvenience
comfumasta
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ComFuMasta wrote in message ...
>i have been trying to get this modem to work for 2 months now. i finally
got
>linux to see it when i boot up. i did an :
>
>pnpdump > /etc/isapnp.conf
>i think i edited the file conrectly
>then
>isapnp /etc/isapnp.conf
>now when i boot up it sees my card but i still cant use it. minicom and
>seyon cant use it. please help me
>
>thanx
>comfumasta
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
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From: "ComFuMasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Linux with > 64MB RAM??
Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 01:04:16 GMT
if that did not cover it
hoffmann, if i am incorrect please correct me.
edit the /etc/lilo.conf
add append="mem=80"
to
image=/boot/vmliuz-2......
label=linux
root=/dev/sda1
initrd=/boot/int ....
read-only
append="mem=80"
it should work
comfumasta
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Andreas Hofmann wrote in message
<7bcb0u$20v$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>ooops, error...
>the argument should be "mem=80M"
>
>Andreas
>
>
>
>Andreas Hofmann schrieb in Nachricht
><7bca4q$1g8$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>>pass the argument mem=80MB to kernel at boottime or upgrade to an newer
>>kernel 2.2.1 should work quite well
>>
>>Andreas
>>
>>User schrieb in Nachricht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>>>I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem.
>>>I was running Linux with 32MB of EDO ram (4*8MB Simms)
>>>with no problem. Then I bought 2*32MB Simms and
>>>put those along with two of my 8MB simms in for a total
>>>of 80MB RAM. However, Linux seems to recognize only
>>>64MB.
>>>
>>>has anyone else had this problem?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>
>>
>
>
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