Linux-Hardware Digest #94, Volume #9 Sun, 3 Jan 99 12:14:28 EST
Contents:
Postscript printing problem (Norbert Goebel)
19 inch monitor recommendations (James Turner)
19 inch monitor recommendations sought (James Turner)
Help!!! X-Windows and SiS 5596 ("Simon Huggins")
Re: Rendition Verite 1000, please help (Stephen Torri)
Linux RH and Samba Y2K ready? ("Johnny El")
Re: Compiling kernel w/ AMD K62-350 (Scott Gregg)
Re: WHEE!!!! Linux on an 386 (for real) w/ 4M (Jasper Janssen)
Ugly Netscape fonts. ("Gary J Sanderson")
Re: LILO and Promise Ultra33 (Steve Browne)
Re: WHEE!!!! Linux on an 386 (for real) w/ 4M (K. Spoon)
Help a newbie: printing problem ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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: Sound problem - CD's cannot be heard playing (David Fox)
Re: 19 inch monitor recommendations sought (David Fox)
Re: mouse trouble (James Jones)
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From: Norbert Goebel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Postscript printing problem
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 11:56:08 +0100
I don't know if this is the right group to post this, but hopefully it
is.
Yesterday I bought a new Kyocery FS-800 Laserprinter with
KPDL2=Postscript Level 2 Emulation and tried to get it working with
Linux (Suse 6.0).
My first mistake was only to use a2ps files which I copied directly to
/dev/lp1(causing this to say "Printing" and than never printing anything
(waited for almost an hour for a print of my .bashrc)). Now I found out
that "premade" ps-files which were included in the distribution work
fine (except getting an error message on another sheet of paper telling
me, that the printer got a formfeed timeout, but this is solved easily,
I think) and creating one with gnuplot and printing this worked also
(with the above limitation).
I compared the PS-Fileheaders and the a2ps-files say Adobe-PS 3.0 and
all the others say Adobe-PS 2.0.
I think this could be the problem?
But how do I tell a2ps to print in PS-Level 2.0?
Sorry, I am new to configuring real PS-Printers and am relativly new to
Linux, so if this question is stupid, laugh about it but please help me
too.
Many thanks for your answers,
Norbert
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Subject: 19 inch monitor recommendations
From: James Turner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 03 Jan 1999 06:29:50 -0500
I'm in the market for a new monitor, and I've decided to go with a 19
inch of some type. My chief uses for my computer are coding, web
browsing, email, graphic arts, etc -- in other words, mostly text
based uses. I play games occasionally, but only a small fraction of
the time compared to the other uses.
I would like to be able to run at 1600x1200, but I'm not sure how well
suited 19 inch monitors are for this type of activity. I like
cramming a great deal of things on the screen, though, so I'd like to
push as high as possible -- 1280x1024 would be fine if necessary. If
it matters, I have an ATI All-in-Wonder (4 meg), and from what I've
heard, it can push higher end resolutions/refresh rates without a
problem.
Right now I'm looking mainly at:
Iiyama VisionMaster 450
Viewsonic G790
Optiquest V95
I've read a number of reviews on the web regarding each of these, and
they all seem to have strong points to them, but I've not been able to
find enough info to make the decision any easier -- it would seem the
entire business of monitor reviews is, at best, a murky business.
Any suggestions, recommendations, horror stories, etc would be great.
TIA,
Chip
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James Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] UIN: 1102038
http://www.vuse.vanderbilt.edu/~turnerjh/
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Subject: 19 inch monitor recommendations sought
From: James Turner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 03 Jan 1999 06:37:45 -0500
I'm in the market for a new monitor, and I've decided to go with a 19
inch of some type. My chief uses for my computer are coding, web
browsing, email, graphic arts, etc -- in other words, mostly text
based uses. I play games occasionally, but only a small fraction of
the time compared to the other uses.
I would like to be able to run at 1600x1200, but I'm not sure how well
suited 19 inch monitors are for this type of activity. I like
cramming a great deal of things on the screen, though, so I'd like to
push as high as possible -- 1280x1024 would be fine if necessary. If
it matters, I have an ATI All-in-Wonder (4 meg), and from what I've
heard, it can push higher end resolutions/refresh rates without a
problem.
Right now I'm looking mainly at:
Iiyama VisionMaster 450
Viewsonic G790
Optiquest V95
I've read a number of reviews on the web regarding each of these, and
they all seem to have strong points to them, but I've not been able to
find enough info to make the decision any easier -- it would seem the
entire business of monitor reviews is, at best, a murky business.
Any suggestions, recommendations, horror stories, etc would be great.
Also, what advantage, if any, does using a BNC cable offer? Should
this be an important factor in my decision?
TIA,
Chip
--
James Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] UIN: 1102038
http://www.vuse.vanderbilt.edu/~turnerjh/
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From: "Simon Huggins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Help!!! X-Windows and SiS 5596
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1999 11:49:25 -0000
I am trying to install X-Windows on RedHat Linux 5.1, and have tried the
default VGA and SVGA drivers, but I get the message that there is not enough
memory available - ie. 0Kb. This is probably because I have to allocate a
portion (from 128Kb - 2Mb) of main system memory to the Video Card - the
card itself has NO on-board memory. Is there any way around this anybody?
I'd be very grateful for some help on this.
Also, I am trying to install the Audiodrive 1868 Card on Linux, but cannot
get any of the setting to work, despite trying to work from my Windows 95
System Setup printout. Any Ideas?
Many Thanks,
Simon Huggins, England.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Stephen Torri)
Subject: Re: Rendition Verite 1000, please help
Date: 3 Jan 1999 12:03:12 GMT
I have had the same problem. I don't know why the Xserver crashes under 3.3.3.
I think I will have to contat S.u.S.E. Let me know what you find out.
Stephen
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
says...
>
>I got the card to work, but when I move my mouse to the edge
>my screen rolls, and when I go to exit X Windows, my causal
>goes blank..... This it on S.u.S.E. 5.3 under kernel 2.0.36 and
>XFree86-3.3.3-SuSE
>
>what is going on, please help....
>
>Rich
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
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From: "Johnny El" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.os.linux,comp.os.linux.admin,comp.os.linux.setup,linux.samba
Subject: Linux RH and Samba Y2K ready?
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1999 14:15:45 +0200
Hi folks
Any idea where can I get information on Y2k ready for RH Linux and Samba ?
is there an official y2k supported Linux RH+Samba Released?
TIA,
Johnny El
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Scott Gregg)
Subject: Re: Compiling kernel w/ AMD K62-350
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 08:14:17 GMT
On Sat, 02 Jan 1999 08:59:30 +0000, "Scott M. Cooley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>I just got me a new AMD K62-350 chip and board and it runs great,
>clocking in at 701 bogomips. I've always used cyrix or amd chips, so
>i've always compiled with the 386 processor type in the kernel config
>since the clone chips have piping errors if you compile as a Pentium or
>P-Pro.
>
>My question is, can I compile a kernel with this chip as Pentium or PPro
>or do I need to stick with selecting 386?
>
>please email me.
>
>thanks,
>scott
Hi Scott,
I have a K6-2 300 and have it compiled as a PPro w/no! problems.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jasper Janssen)
Subject: Re: WHEE!!!! Linux on an 386 (for real) w/ 4M
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 12:21:54 GMT
On 29 Dec 1998 05:35:37 GMT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (LinuxCyrix) wrote:
>Well, I've heard it can be done, an' I'm gonna try it..... MUUUAAAAHAHAHAHA!!!
>
> Compaq 386s needs new OS !!! I got no coprocessor, 4M that it'll actually
>recognize, a blank drive, a Sanyo CDR-H94A CDROM, both 5 1/4 and a 3 1/2
>floppies, 80M hard drive... and a RedHat boot disk that refuses to boot. I
>think it has no root filesystem on board. I also can't get into the BIOS to dig
>around in there...
Forget RedHat. redhat doesn't fit in 80 megs. (I know, cuz I've tried)
Slackware 3.4 will install in 4 megs ram, with some tricks (ie, read
LOWMEM.TXT :) ), 3.5, I have heard, doesn't.
> I wanna config it as an ethernet router/firewall ... LOLOL. Anybody got
>any suggestions on how to get this done? Like, how much crap should the kernel
>keep (2.0.36-0.6), how much can I really shave...
Very little. As little as possible, so to speak. But the kernel isn't
really the problem, it's HD space. (Altho I'm speaking from a 12meg
system, and kernel memory is non-swappable, so that might be a
catch...) Please try and get 4 more megs, if possible. 30 pin simms
aren't quite _that_ hard to find.
> I've read lots on how to compile the kernel, install a root fs, blah blah
>blah.
>I've heard that you hafta do it a special way. But I can't find anybody who's
>actually done it. Anybody out there????? >; )
Well... I haven't done _really_ manual installs yet. But I have a
386dx/40 with 12 meg/100 meg working here as a masquerading gateway.
If possible, you should compile the kernel on another machine, and
save positively _oodles_ of HD space (around... 26 megs or so, and
that doesn't include the C compiler you don't need, etc.).
It's based off a Slackware 3.5, with packages from A, N, K, & D. You
should give serious thought on what to include and what not. I'll
retrieve a list of what I've installed, hold on a minute.
Anyway.. seems to work pretty solidly, except that my modem really
wants a 15550 UART instead of a 15450, to go at max speed :(
It also hosts my email server. (sendmail, pretty simple)
Jasper
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From: "Gary J Sanderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Ugly Netscape fonts.
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1999 12:23:56 -0000
Is it me just being fussy or are the default fonts that Netscape displays -
in the address window as well as the main browser window - somewhat
different/ugly to what I'm used to in Win98? I've tried changing the
variable/fixed width fonts from within Preferences which helped a little but
not much.
Is there any way to make them more readable? (www.mirabilis - prime example)
TIA, Gary.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Steve Browne)
Subject: Re: LILO and Promise Ultra33
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 14:35:03 GMT
On Sat, 2 Jan 1999 22:14:55 -0500, Jim Pierce
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Not having much luck configuring LILO (version 21) with my Promise
>Ultra33. Is there a detailed faq somewhere specific for this
>controller? Or, does anyone have any pointers?
>
>Thanks in advance.
There are two ways of making it work. One is a LILO patch written by
Brion Vibber; do a search on his name. The second method, which is a
bit involved, requires an address identification for the HDDs. Using
RedHat distribution as an example, you must connect the Ultra33, then
use the RH installation utility as if you were making a new
installation. When you reach the point where the utility asks the path
to your CDROM, press Alt <F2> which will give you command line prompt.
Enter command cat /proc/pci. This will list the addresses of all the
devices on your pci bus; drive C will look something like,
ide0=0x6000,0x6C04,10. The "10" refers to the IRQ being used for the
Ultra33. Copy these addresses down.
Now reboot normally. When LILO appears, pass on the address(es) to the
Linux kernel:
LILO linux ide0=0x6000,0x6C04,10
ide1= (etc)
This will boot you into UDMA (if you are using kernel 2.0.35 or
later). Now you must modify /etc/lilo.conf to record the ide
addresses:
append="ide0=6x6000,0x6C04,10
ide1= [etc] "
Now you are "patched". Brion's patch sounds easier, but I could not
get it to work, my fault no doubt.
Steve
Stephen B. Browne
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (K. Spoon)
Subject: Re: WHEE!!!! Linux on an 386 (for real) w/ 4M
Date: 3 Jan 1999 14:44:18 GMT
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Jasper Janssen wrote:
// On Tue, 29 Dec 1998 15:05:21 -0500, Mike Werner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
// wrote:
// >Anyway - I
// >doubt you want to even try X on a machine like that.
Just for the record, you *can* run X. I suggest a very bare bones window
manager, though....and forget about anything like Netscape or the GIMP.
My old school used to use 286's running Windows 3.1 with Winsock and a copy of
PC X-ware...8 Mb mem, I think. I remember using one of those beasts once to
log into the Unixware machine via XDM....
Of course, we were only allowed to use the computers for about 30 mins at a
stretch, and by the time everything was finished loading, I had to log out.
But it can be done. ;)
// >And recompiling a
// >kernel will probably require a lot of patience on your part. Also, you
// >might want to glance through
// >http://metalab.unc.edu/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/mini/Small-Memory for a few
// >tips. Also, if possible, try compiling kernels on a larger (i.e.
// >*faster*) machine. Just pick the appropriate options during the config,
// >then instead of make zImage do make zdisk to put your new kernel onto a
// >floppy. Then just take that floppy to the 386 and install the new
// >kernel. Probably a few dozen other items to keep in mind, but I can't
// >think of 'em off hand.
// How about for masquerading you want a few of those modules? I haven't
// figured out yet how to transfer the modules... It would help
// immensely if I could deinstall the kernel source and C compiler on my
// measly 100 meg HD for the server - then I'd be able to do some web
// hosting, and my emails wouldn't be limited to 15 meg :)
Thy wish be granted.... On your fast(er) Linux box (assuming you have the
2.0.36 kernel....subsitute for your version, duh) do the following:
mv /lib/modules/2.0.36 /lib/modules/2.0.36-original
cd /usr/src/linux-386
make config; make depend; make zImage; make modules; make modules_install
mount /dev/fd0 /mnt
cp /usr/src/linux-386/arch/i386/boot/zImage /mnt
tar -zcvf /mnt/modules.tgz /lib/modules/2.0.36
[copy over anything else you need]
umount /mnt
mv /lib/modules/2.0.36-original /lib/modules/2.0.36
Done deal. :-)
Have a good one,
--
K. Spoon
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Help a newbie: printing problem
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 13:46:28 GMT
Hi, this is my problem. When i try to print a file with lpr filename, it ask
me a thing like "unable to find original name for local device". I wrote in
/etc/printcap a minimal entry for my HP600, just to see something printed,
but nothing... My next step is to control file permission; if someone has a
suggestion... Thanks for your help, MVM
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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: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 15:02:50 GMT
You're not supposed to cancel other people's post. Besides, if you don't like
what he says, don't reply. At least he'll learn from there.
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Marc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I tried offering you help and all you are doing is offering insults. real
mature!
> I just want everyone to notice that Mr DG here is soooo tough when noone knows
who he is! he
> fails to realize that anyone with enough knowhow can backtrack him and find
out who he is. but
> he is not worth the effort or time it would take
> This will be my last post to you or about this matter. The simple truth of
the matter is that I
> don;t care what you do, nor do I care what you want to pay, or anything about
you. so I am going
> to be the better man and wish you luck in finding what you seek.
>
> Don't bother to reply to this post as I will be deleting anything from you
immediately.
> Have a good life and may you find that which you seek
>
> ***********************ARROFOFTHEMORNINGSTAR*****************
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> SORRY MAN
>
> > BUT I DON'T PAY S*** FOR AN OPERATING SYSTEM THAT IS FREE AND CHANGES WITHIN
A FEW MONTHS !!!
> > SO THROW YOURSELF OUT AND GET LOST !!!
>
>
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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)
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.setup,comp.os.linux.questions
Subject: Re: Sound problem - CD's cannot be heard playing
Date: 03 Jan 1999 07:41:34 -0800
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Doing a cat of a wav file to /dev/dsp makes some noises so that seems to
>
> be OK. However playing audio CD's doesn't work!
Maybe the volume on that input is turned down? Have you tried the mixer?
--
David Fox http://hci.ucsd.edu/dsf xoF divaD
UCSD HCI Lab baL ICH DSCU
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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: 19 inch monitor recommendations sought
Date: 03 Jan 1999 07:44:37 -0800
James Turner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I would like to be able to run at 1600x1200, but I'm not sure how well
> suited 19 inch monitors are for this type of activity.
1600x1200 is ok if you can adjust the font sizes of your apps. I'm
using a Hitachi 753 and it is very nice. I also have an Iiyama
VisionMaster Pro400 17inch, and judging from it I would also recommend
buy the 450.
--
David Fox http://hci.ucsd.edu/dsf xoF divaD
UCSD HCI Lab baL ICH DSCU
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (James Jones)
Subject: Re: mouse trouble
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 14:54:44 GMT
On Sat, 02 Jan 1999 23:42:53 -0500, Henry Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>James Jones wrote:
>>
>> This may be strictly a hardware problem, but it's kinda weird. What I
>> have here is a 5x86 @ 133 MHz, 16 MB RAM, and a serial mouse running
>> Linux 2.0.30. The mouse is connected to COM 1, but I've tried it on
>> other ports as well.
>>
>> The facts:
>>
>> - The AMI BIOS doesn't recognize the mouse.
>
>Some BIOS's don't recognize serial mice. DOS and Windows uses serial
>mouse driver to access mouse.
This BIOS has a graphical setup screen that uses the mouse. It also
uses the keyboard, so this doesn't interfere with changing BIOS
settings. But it also seems to indicate that the BIOS cannot locate a
mouse.
>> - The mouse works on another computer.
>> - A different mouse doesn't work.
>> - The system recognizes the UART 16550A serial controller on the
>> correct interrupts (according to setserial).
>> - Neither gpm nor X works, but I get no error messages.
>
>On my old Linux system I had to set the X configuration to work with
>my serial mouse. It is in the section of /etc/X11/XF86Config:
XF86Config is set up correctly; it worked on another system just fine.
Besides, this wouldn't explain why gpm doesn't work.
Thanks for your help.
James
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