Linux-Hardware Digest #557, Volume #10 Tue, 22 Jun 99 13:13:38 EDT
Contents:
Re: Hard Drive Repair (John Phillips)
Re: HELP ! verrry slloooww reading DAT tape (John Phillips)
Problems reading CD created under Win9x ("R Potts")
Re: Windows easy to install? BULLSHIT! ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: Windows easy to install? BULLSHIT! ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: Intellimouse problem (Kiran Maheriya)
Partitioning for new computer? ("Michael")
Re: Sound Blaster Live! (=?iso-8859-1?Q?C=E9dric_Charest?=)
realplayer & sound card! (chunfuyu)
Re: Redhat 6.0 and USB mouse (mei)
Re: video-card question (Joceli Mayer)
Re: FIC VA503+ with AMD K62-400 and 66MHz Memory. DO THEY WORK TOGETHER? (Debbie)
GNOME and Modem ("Andrew Meyer")
Re: Win98 FDISK no longer works after Linux install ("Charles Sullivan")
Re: Best dual cpu board for Linux recommandation needed. Thx. (wizard)
Just installed RH 6.0 need help (Paul Sian)
Auto-init DMA on SB16? ("Stephen Jacob")
Re: Video Card Info needed (David Huff)
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From: John Phillips <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Hard Drive Repair
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 15:31:31 GMT
Goto single user mode for best results with fsck.
John Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>> I made the mistake of not properly unmounting my ext2 partition. Now my
>> ext2 reports the free space incorrectly. Does anyone now of a repair
>> tool that I can use? Any help would be appreciated
> Do you mean something besides "fsck?" Works for me,
> anyway...
> --
> -John ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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From: John Phillips <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: HELP ! verrry slloooww reading DAT tape
Crossposted-To: aus.computers.linux,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.setup
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 15:37:55 GMT
Try setting blksize to 0 for variable block size. Some OS's do not write
the same block size through a write session.
In comp.os.linux.hardware Leon Garde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> In aus.computers.linux Chris Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Just to let everyone know, I have found a work around....but I would
>> still like to be able to read the tape using the "tar" command.
>> I was able to use the "mt setblk 1024" to set the tape size and then
>> "dd if=/dev/st0 of=dump bs=1024" followed by a "tar -xvf dump". Great,
>> it reads at between 10 and 15Mb / minute. Changing "bs=xxx" to anything
>> else slows everything dowm by orders of magnitude.
> dd if=/dev/st0 bs=1024 | tar xvf -
> would have worked .. without filling up the hard disk .. surely ...
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From: "R Potts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.development.apps,comp.os.linux.development.system,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.networking
Subject: Problems reading CD created under Win9x
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 09:48:53 -0300
I recently donwloaded a 140MB file and had some one copy it to a CD for me
under Win95. When I look at the CD under Linux I can see 68MB of the file
but when I look at it under a Win95 macine I can see the whole thing.
What's up with this and how can I see the whole file. I don't have access
to a CD-RW under Linux or another UNIX OS.
Thanks
Rob
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To: comp.os.ms-windows.advocacy,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Windows easy to install? BULLSHIT!
Date: 22 Jun 1999 15:22:23 GMT
In comp.os.linux.hardware Brian Hartman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
= How often have you had to partition anything in order to get Windows
= installed? You can install Windows on a clean hard disk with one partition
= with absolutely no fuss, just going through the steps. By contrast, in order
= to install Linux, you have to deal with Disk Druid
Errrr.... No, you most certainly don't.
Disk Druid is one of those distro specific things.
YaST does the same thing for example.
and partitions and mount
= points and swap files. You can't seriously tell me this is less difficult
= than Windows, can you??
What's so difficult about one partition and one swap partition?
Hardly anything complicated about that, is there?
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To: comp.os.ms-windows.advocacy,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Windows easy to install? BULLSHIT!
Date: 22 Jun 1999 15:39:05 GMT
In comp.os.linux.hardware Martin A. Boegelund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
= Touch�, touch� and touch� :)
Touch?, touch? and touch? ???
OOH! You mean Touche'?
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From: Kiran Maheriya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Intellimouse problem
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 21:19:35 -0500
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The setup correctly picked up imps2. Yes, I also tried to use generic ps/2
setting, but that also didn't work (that is, it works, but it is
'jumpy'�-same result).
kiran.
Neville Woo wrote:
>
> Which mouse did you choose during setup ? Try the generic ps/2 mouse if all
> else fails.
> Kiran Maheriya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > My Intellimouse is not working properly. It has 'jumping' movements, that
> > is, while I keep on moving the mouse, the cursor is not updated (I think
> > everything else stops for that while). The cursor is updated only when I
> > stop moving the mouse -- no matter how small or big the movement is.
> >
> > I recently started using KDE, and it's WM has windows with scrolling
> > titles (when window is small). It is then that I noticed is that while I
> > move the mouse, the scrolling stopped, and resumed only when I rested the
> > mouse! In fact, later I realized that in fact every other things stops too
> > while mouse is on move!
> > Only way to use the mouse is by moving it in small jerks.
> >
> > I am using 5.2 RedHat Installation, PII 233, Riva 128 Card.
> >
> > I also tried to upgrade the X server(GLX) which NVIDIA recently released
> > in vain hope that it may solve my problem. It didn't.
> >
> > I tried almost all HOW-TO's and docs, but there was no definitive
> > solution (I tried all that I came to know of).
> >
> > Does it mean that I have to buy a simple (or any other) mouse?
> >
> > Any help will be appreciated. I read some posts mentioning Intellimouse
> > working for some people. Those lucky guys, could you please tell me what
> > is wrong (I will provide necessary info -- ATM I just don't know what info
> > to put here to help others help me!)
> >
> > The wheel is recognized as third button. I don't know how to test wheel
> > movement yet in Linux apps.
> > I am sure about the XF86Config file settings (checked and double checked).
> > Protocol: IMPS2.
> >
> > BTW, the mouse works very well in Window$.
> >
> > Regards,
> > kiran
> >
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From: "Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Partitioning for new computer?
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 09:32:24 -0600
I am having a new computer built on which I would like to try out Linux as
well as Win 98.
Untill I can get a second hard drive can I partition my present hard drive
to run both?
If so could I then remove all traces of Linux and move it to the new hard
drive when I get it?
If someone could direct me to the proper How-To's it would be a great help.
The hard drive I have is a Maxtor Diamond max plus 5120 10.2Gb.
Thanks in advance.
Michael
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From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?C=E9dric_Charest?= <internouille@internouille***NO-SPAM***.net>
Subject: Re: Sound Blaster Live!
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:06:10 -0400
No need for this!
insmod -f sblive.o with any kernel (somes bug with 2.2.10), but I'm running
2.2.9 with the sblive 0.2b module with no problem...
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dkmallick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> a �crit dans le message :
7km1cb$vu3$[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> This is what I did:
>
> I downloaded the kernel source 2.2.5 in tar.gz format from the internet.
> Make sure it is just 2.2.5 and not 2.2.5-15 or anything like that
> Compiled the kernel with the following options (besides whatever you need,
> maybe you need to read up on compiling kernels in HOW-TOs or a good book)
>
> 1.non-SMP
> 2. sound card (modular)
>
> I configured lilo with the new kernel as my default boot option, booted
into
> linux kernel 2.2.5 and then installed the sblive driver as directed in the
> installation direction that came with the driver.
>
> My SBLive seems to be working fine, not with any surround sound frills
like
> you get in Windoze though. But what the heck, I am just glad that I can
> listen to my CD in Linux.
>
> So, happy compiling kernel.
> write to me if you have any questions.
>
>
> CyShArK wrote in message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> >Hi everyone! i got a sound blaster live! and the rh 6 but the problem is
> >that i got a driver in linux.box.sk that was supposed to work with the
> >sblive and it's weird but it doesn't support rh 6 'cause it tells me that
> is
> >designed to work with kernel 2.2.5 and my rh 6 has 2.2.5-15 do you have
any
> >idea what can i do?
> >
> >thanks
> >
> >Cyshark
> >
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >
>
>
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From: chunfuyu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: realplayer & sound card!
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 07:09:09 -0700
why my sound card can't play when I try to open realplayer!
I have follow the instruction from realplayer web page and
I still don't know how to open realplayer to see news!
Anyone can help me????
Thanks!!!!
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From: mei <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: Re: Redhat 6.0 and USB mouse
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 17:26:25 +0200
Reply-To:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Coy A Hile ha scritto:
> IIRC, linux doesn't have USB support, at least not in 2.2.x series of
> kernels.
Even if the source for usb are there (in the kernel source). I know the 2.3.X
has it but I was not able to start this kind of kernel (problems about INIT).
Ciao Mei
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From: Joceli Mayer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: video-card question
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 17:58:02 +0000
IDE and ATAPI CDROM are fine. You don't need a postscript printer, most of
printers, if not all, works under Linux. Linux uses filtering drivers that
translates postscript to the printer format.
Before buy anything check, and recheck, and the check again ;), the
hardware compatibility list available in any linux distribution. I mean
check
everything: motherboard, video card, modem (especially modem !), mouse,
ethernet card, etc.
If you like Red Hat distributions, (what is not to like?) look at:
http://www.redhat.com/corp/support/hardware/index.html
Make sure your hardware shows up in the list. use a recent distribution
like RH6.0 ( very cheap at www.cheapbytes.com, few bucks but no support or
printed manuals), then we'll get recent drivers for most videos/sound and
some nice tool for sound configuration.
Most good hardware works fine under linux, some just dont' work yet, like
some latest video cards, winmodems (controllerless), most paralell port
scanners, usb interface based. Some other hardware needs workaround to
make it work, avoid them unless you like to waste time ;).
"Th� D��r|�G$" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm getting ready to build myself a linux box to replace my old 486
> laptop, and I need a rough idea of what hardware I should be looking
> for.
>
> I'm probably going to use IDE hdd and CDROM, but I still don't know
> about video card and printer. Last I heard, linux needed a post-script
> printer to work, do most ink-jets support post-script? Also, I
> basically just need a video card which will let me use X, and support
> true-color. As for the network card, I have no idea what kind I should
> get. I'm going to get my network card when I get to school I guess.
>
> Thanks in advance
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Debbie)
Subject: Re: FIC VA503+ with AMD K62-400 and 66MHz Memory. DO THEY WORK TOGETHER?
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 18:09:18 GMT
Crossposted-To: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.fic
On 21 Jun 1999 15:59:28 GMT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Paul Gray)
wrote:
>ATTM (According to the manual):
>
>The VA-503+ will only support a 100MHz memory bus using the 4x
>multiplier for the 400 MHz AMD K6-2. You could, of course, clock
>*down* to 366 where the memory bus will run just fine at 66MHz.
>
>NB: One of the most attractive features of this board is the numerous
>jumper settings which allow one to overclock easily. I don't want to
>spur a debate on this here as I'm certain that others have indeed been
>successful in running a 400MHz chip w/ a 66MHz memory bus on this
>board. On the contrary, I wanted to point out that the configuration
>which you desire is *not* supported according to the manual. (Page
>20, revision A4).
>
>Regards,
>
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have revision A3 of the manual. It says you can use an AMD K6-2 400
with the memory speed at 66 and the FSB at 100. So I did use that
combo, successfully for a couple of months until I got some PC-100
SDRAM.
I think FIC got tired of listening to people who couldn't figure out
the jumper settings for non-PC100 Ram and changed their manual to
'suggest' that you need PC-100 with the 100 Mhz FSB.
Debbie
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From: "Andrew Meyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux,comp.os.linux.admin,comp.os.linux.help,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.questions,comp.os.linux.setup,comp.os.linux.x
Subject: GNOME and Modem
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 15:06:33 -0500
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system and help me get my USR Sportster 56k v.90 Voice modem working =
with it. I am beginner to the linu OS and am willing to learn anything =
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From: "Charles Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Win98 FDISK no longer works after Linux install
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 17:23:28 -0400
I had this same problem with Win 98 and RedHat 5.2, but had been
mucking around with the partition tables with both Partition Magic 4.0
and Linux fdisk so can't say I know what actually caused the problem.
I could read the partition tables with Linux fdisk or PM 4.0, but FDISK.EXE
would just hang the system.
When I installed RedHat 6.0 I wanted to change my partition table layout
so backed up my user files, deleted all the Linux partitions, and started
from scratch. The Disk Druid in RH 6.0 worked OK (the one in RH 5.2
didn't) on my 10 Gb HDD so I used it. I can now at least read the DOS
partition with the DOS FDISK.EXE.
Mike Meyer wrote in message <7khtga$bqc$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>Can't run FDISK anymore. Run it and it just freezes with a blinking
cursor,
>with hard drive light on after I installed Red Hat. I can run Disk Druid
>and see app partitions. Tried re-SYSing C: (to get rid of LILO), still
>doesn't work.
>
>Is this a common thing - unable to read partition tables? I need to add
>another DOS partition, but can't now. What's up?
>
>Thanks
>
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>
>
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From: wizard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: Re: Best dual cpu board for Linux recommandation needed. Thx.
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 17:33:42 -0400
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Alex Lam wrote:
> Hi,
> I am building a server, want some recommendations on dual cpu
> board,
> scsi adapter and cd-rw. Stability and speed are the #1 concerns, no
> over-clocking.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Alex Lam.
Alex;
Probally the best deal goning these days if you want a P2 capable board
with a BX chipset is the ASUS P2B series. Yes this board is liked by
overclockers but you don't have to use it that way. I think its fair
to say that there are very few boards on the market, if any, as stable
as this one. The board also has a fairly nice BIOS.
Its just to bad that intels product line is wavering all over the
place. It would be nice to know that we will have an upgrade to slip
in the SLOT-1 slot a year or two down the road.
The only thing you might want to consider is a board based on the GX
series chipsets. But you will have to evaluate weather they are worth
the money. Personally I would look at a Alpha systems if a dual P2
machine is not going to be enough.
Best of luck
dave
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Paul Sian)
Subject: Just installed RH 6.0 need help
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 18:22:50 -0400
I just installed Red Hat linux 6.0 on my 333 celeron PC.
My question is two fold. First my computer is on a network with a DHCP
server how do I get the linux client to hook up to the network?
Also I have a Dell Ultrascan 17" monitor and a STB TNT AGP card but the
resolution setting in x-windows is low how do I boost it higher?
Thanks
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From: "Stephen Jacob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.development.apps
Subject: Auto-init DMA on SB16?
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 15:38:26 +0100
Hi folks,
I and another guy developed an application 2 years ago (to play back seismic
data as audio) that uses the SoundBlaster16 under DOS. We require very
precise timing (to know exactly what the sound card is actually playing at
the moment when somebody presses a key), and the way in which we implemented
this was to set the SB16 up in Auto-initialise DMA mode (see the SBHWPG on
www.soundblaster.com).
In auto-init DMA mode, a DMA buffer is used, the card reading through the
buffer constantly (looping through it), and sending an interrupt each time
it finishes half of the buffer. What you do when it finishes reading the
'bottom' half is you refill the 'bottom' half while it continues ... playing
the 'top' half... and when it sends the next interrupt, it means it's
finished the 'top' half, so you refill that while it plays the 'bottom'
half. This works well because all that is required is to count the
interrupts and to make the buffer sufficiently small to suit our resolution
requirements.
It has been suggested that I port the software to Linux (well, to Windows
was suggested before, but that's a horrible idea). This sounds nice, until I
read up on sound programming in Linux... As a user-level program, it looks
like there is no access to such low-level stuff. /dev/dsp just supports you
writing data to it and reading data from it. I assume that what happens is
that the /dev/dsp driver keeps a large buffer of what you've written to it,
and uses something like Auto-init DMA (or one of the other modes) to feed it
to the soundcard. The problem is that this buffering will mean that I won't
be able to be certain of what is playing _right now_.
Do any of you have any idea how I might be able to do this in some other way
(I'm not about to write a replacement driver for the card, which ... if I
understand correctly ... is probably what would be required to gain "access"
to the interrupts).
Any help would be most welcome! If you can give me any useful information,
please either e-mail me [sj (at) cp (dot) dias (dot) ie] or follow-up my
article. :)
Regards,
sj
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From: David Huff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Video Card Info needed
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 09:37:02 -0500
Jaroslaw M. Myszewski wrote:
>
> Hello. I was looking at the linux sites for a list of
> supported video cards. I did not find one. I am wondering
> if the following video card is supported:
>
> VC Matrox G200 AGP
Jarek,
The list of video cards supported by XFree86 can be found at:
http://www.xfree86.org/cardlist.html
The Matrox G200 is especially mentioned RE: XFree86 3.3.3.1:
"The Matrox G100/G200 PCI versions should now be fully
supported (in addition to the AGP versions that were
already supported in 3.3.3)"
Regards,
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