Linux-Misc Digest #858, Volume #19 Thu, 15 Apr 99 19:13:08 EDT
Contents:
Re: VMware sell-out to Microsoft??? (Peter)
re: Virtual Host Query (Herb Stein)
embedding numericals (J Mars)
Mount Problem... (Derek)
Re: 4 port pc-com serial card, help (Peter Caffin)
Re: vfat program that reads/writes ext2 files (Peter Caffin)
Re: hard disk stops ("David Murray")
Re: embedding numericals ("David Z. Maze")
Re: problem with playing mp3s (jason)
Re: Couple of quick questions (Lasse Kliemann)
Re: Need Sound Card Suggestions (David Fox)
Building system to be a web server questions ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Debian apt-get and proxies (**Nick Brown)
Re: ppp setup (Lasse Kliemann)
Re: please suggest a smaller WWW browser. (Bev)
Anyone want my Newbie's Linux Manual? ("The Bits")
please suggest a smaller WWW browser. ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Netscape Keeps Stalling (Carl Davis)
Re: Linux is dead (Raj Rijhwani)
Re: microsoft bus mouse ("Jeff Darling")
Re: VMware sell-out to Microsoft??? (Philip Brown)
Opinions on KDE? (Charles Coombs)
Re: Problem with ext2 filesystem (Paul Kimoto)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Peter)
Crossposted-To: comp.os.ms-windows.advocacy
Subject: Re: VMware sell-out to Microsoft???
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:41:02 -0400
In article <7f52fs$tp$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Edwin E. Thorne"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> But I have a PC, so I bought Bleem! (Virtual Playstation) for the
> introductory price of $24.00. With my PC's graphic acceleration, I'll get
> better performance for less money than a real Playstation.
that is what the company literature says but who knows which games it will
or will not play yet. As for performance, that is not necessarily true
either.
--
Peter
" Don't you eat that yellow snow
Watch out where the huskies go"
FZ
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Herb Stein)
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: re: Virtual Host Query
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:27:04 GMT
Apache 1.3.6 allows virtuals without IP separate IP addresses.
Probably earlier versions as well.
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Kurt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Hi guys,
>i was wondering if it is possible to create a virtual host without
>requiring another ip address. For example, my address is
>www.myserver.com and i would like to create a pages.myserver.com which
>will link to www.myserver.com/~pages.
>Is this possible?
>
>k
>
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Herb Stein
The Herb Stein Group
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From: J Mars <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: embedding numericals
Date: 15 Apr 1999 16:32:12 GMT
Is it possible to embed a list of 18 numericals in Linux OS
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From: Derek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.help
Subject: Mount Problem...
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 21:05:00 +0000
For some reason now when I boot up I am getting a message stating
"Mount: can't find /proc in /etc/mtab or /etc/fstab" The partition is
there and the info is in the directory but I don't know what partition
it is (ie hdb10? hdb12?) and its not on my mount list from the
FileSystem Tool. I was wondering how to get it back on the list for
mounting.
Thanks for any help
Derek
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From: Peter Caffin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 4 port pc-com serial card, help
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 20:54:37 +0800
Nick Allan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The serial-howto mentions that a pc-comm 4 port is compatable with linux, but
> doesn't give any further information,
We use the ISA version of those cards where I work (largely with SCO
UNIX), but I've also hooked it up successfully with Linux. The following
applies to the ISA version. It will probably be fairly similar with the
PCI (the ISA one allows you DIP switch settings; I'd imagine the PCI one
negotiates for its settings -- find them and it will help greatly later in
the process).
Firstly, your standard 2.2.5 kernel will be fine; no need for kernel
patches from outside sources. Enable "Extended dumb serial driver options"
in "Character Devices" in `make menuconfig`.
Next, edit the file /etc/rc.boot/0setserial. The format should be fairly
clear from the examples. Also, make sure you've created the devices
/dev/ttyS[xx] with mknod. Run ./0setserial to test to see if it's all
running correctly.
Write back if you're still having problems. See if you can find a manual
for the PC Com card in question, BTW. The old manuals didn't cover Linux;
the new ones do.
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_oo__ |_|_ |__ _ | _ |_|_o _ peter at ptcc dot it dot net dot au |
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From: Peter Caffin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: vfat program that reads/writes ext2 files
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 21:24:09 +0800
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I would like to convert my data partitions and 640MB MO disks to ext2
> system for its reliablilty compared to fat. Any dos/windows program
> that can reads/writes ext2 format?
Explore2fs HomePage: http://uranus.it.swin.edu.au/~jn/linux/explore2fs.htm
After you've installed that, you might want to investigate converting your
Usenet posts to 78 column format ;).
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/ PO Box 869, Hillarys WA 6923, AUSTRALIA |
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From: "David Murray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: hard disk stops
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux.setup
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 17:13:12 GMT
sounds like either:
1) hardware failure
2) BIOS power management
> hda: timeout waiting for DMA
> hda: irq timeout: status=0xd2 { Busy }
> hda: DMA disabled
> hdb: DMA disabled
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From: "David Z. Maze" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: embedding numericals
Date: 15 Apr 1999 17:35:00 -0400
J Mars <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
J> Is it possible to embed a list of 18 numericals in Linux OS
I'm sorry, but that message carried no useful content. Could you
please explain a little more about what you're trying to do, and post
again?
(To try to answer your question as literally as possible: yes, in
fact, one can put an array of 18 ints in the C source of the kernel,
compile it, and thus embed a list of 18 numbers in the operating
system. Though if you were going to do some kernel hacking, you'd
presumably know about C arrays. <shrug>)
--
David Maze [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://donut.mit.edu/dmaze/
"Hey, Doug, do you mind if I push the Emergency Booth Self-Destruct Button?"
"Oh, sure, Dave, whatever...you _do_ know what that does, right?"
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From: jason <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: problem with playing mp3s
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 13:15:37 -0400
I had a similar problem with an Aztech Sound Galaxy PnP card. The problem occurred
with x11amp. I solved it by running x11amp with the '-o 8' option to set the output
resolution to 8 bits instead of 16. Give it a try.
Later,
-jason
(to reply via email, make the appropriate substitution in my email address)
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From: Lasse Kliemann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.os.linux,comp.os.linux,comp.os.linux.networking
Subject: Re: Couple of quick questions
Date: 15 Apr 1999 11:34:21 GMT
In comp.os.linux.misc Aaron Dershem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[...]
> Another, unrelated question: How do I change the default path for all
> users? I use the set command to see the path, but I can't figure out how to
> change it.
Add the line
export PATH=$PATH:/what/you/want
to your /etc/profile for a system-wide change, or in ~/.profile for a
change just for that user.
--
Alt+F4 -- The choice of a new generation.
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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.hardware,comp.os.linux.help,comp.os.linux.setup,redhat.general
Subject: Re: Need Sound Card Suggestions
Date: 15 Apr 1999 14:25:16 -0700
Am I typing in invisible ink?
john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> u could check the creative (labs) website to see if they have any
> information on this sound card, and whether it is compatible with linux.
> otherwise, email the support people, or find sum1 who has is setup
> already and ask them how.
>
> i do see other people asking if they have drivers for it already here.
> Your best bet might be to visit http://www.opensound.com
> they have a list of sound cards that are supported.
> http://www.opensound.com/osshw.html
> you can download a utility from here which allows you to setup your
> sound card i think. i have never used it tho.
>
> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, dsfox@c.? writes
> >Every time I ask about sound quality I hear how easy they are to set
> >up! In my experience the AWE-64 has just OK sound quality, though its
> >a big step above the real cheap ones.
> >
> >"Ferdinand V. Mendoza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >> Mine is SoundBlaster AWE 64. It works great
> >> with Linux_Mandrake. No pain in setting up.
> >>
> >> Bud
> >>
> >> David Fox wrote:
> >>
> >> > How is the sound quality? I think I tried one of those and it sounded
> >> > like an AM radio.
> >> >
> >> > "Derek Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >> >
> >> > > I use the creative ensoniq AudioPCI es1371 and it only cost around 30
> >bucks
> >> > > with rebate and had absolutley no prob setting it up.
> >> > > Steve Orosz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> >> > > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> >> > > >Hi,
> >> > > > I am going to buy a new sound card for my computer and I would like
> >> > > >to get one that supports Linux and Windows. So far the only card that
> >> > > >I've liked so far is the SoundBlaster 128PCI. However I'm not sure if
> >> > > >it is supported in Linux. If anyone can help me in choosing a good
> >> > > >soundcard for my computer. So if anyone has any suggestions for a PCI
> >> > > >soundcard PLEASE let me know. I would prefer a PCI sound card but if
> >> > > >there are some good ISA soundcards also tell me about them.
>
> john
--
David Fox http://hci.ucsd.edu/dsf xoF divaD
UCSD HCI Lab baL ICH DSCU
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To:
comp.infosystems.www.servers.unix,comp.os.linux.questions,linux.redhat.misc
Subject: Building system to be a web server questions
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 21:31:00 GMT
I am going to build a system that will be specifically used as a web server
running Linux (RedHat 5.1) and Apache (that comes with RedHat distribution).
I am anticipating approximately 1000 hits per day with heavy CGI (perl) usage
for database queries (mySQL).
Here is the system that I am considering putting together:
ATX motherboard w/Intel 430TX, 66MHz, Ultra-DMA
Pentium 233MHz w/128MB DIMM memory
Seagate 4.3GB hard drive (5400RPM)
NIC card, video on motherboard, floppy drive and CD-ROM
Not concerned with monitor, mouse or keyboard as this system will be
accessed through a switch box.
Is this system fast enough to support the type of web server usage I am
planning to support? The above system would cost around $600 if I buy
everything separately from my local Fry's electronics store.
I was considering going with a 100MHz motherboard and a AMD K-6/400MHz CPU,
but the motherboard did not have an Intel chipset (ALI Aladdin 5)...I have
had some flaky experiences when not using Intel CPUs and chipsets...can
anyone share their knowledge of AMD CPUs and non-Intel chipsets?
Also I was considering going SCSI for the hard drives, but I am not sure if
that would really help...that much...for the amount of $$$ SCSI drives cost
compared to IDE drives.
Thanks for any information/experiences you can pass along!
Scott
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From: **Nick Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Debian apt-get and proxies
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 18:47:59 +0200
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I use apt-get in Debian to update packages. Since our firewall has been
upgraded, I now need to go through a proxy server. What magic
incantations are required to tell apt-get to use a proxy? The man page
for apt-get has something cryptic, but I wondered if someone has an
example of the syntax of what I have to type ?
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From: Lasse Kliemann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: ppp setup
Date: 15 Apr 1999 11:45:46 GMT
NewsReader <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I was wondering if someone might help me point to where I can learn how to
> just setup my linux box (just installed it today) for ppp. I just need to
> setup ppp to dial to my isp.
> I installed slackware and i tried running pppsetup and then ppp-go but it
> didn't seem to really connect. Can anyone recommend a good book for a
> newbie?
I don't know how to configure slackware for that, but maybe the
program 'wvdial' is your friend.
--
Alt+F4 -- The choice of a new generation.
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From: Bev <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: please suggest a smaller WWW browser.
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 14:51:09 -0700
Reply-To: Bev <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Val wrote:
>
> Wait for Opera for Linux (www.operasoftware.com)
What, until hell freezes over?
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Cheers,
Bev
***********************************************************************
When using Microsoft software, it is generally possible, by judicious
experimentation with reasonable alternatives, to hang the system.
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From: "The Bits" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Anyone want my Newbie's Linux Manual?
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 18:38:10 +0100
I've just written a hassle free non-technical manual to help Linux newbies,
if anyone wants a copy please feel free to send an e-mail to :
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
'More things should be free'
Laurence Hunter
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: please suggest a smaller WWW browser.
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:53:21 GMT
Hi there, just recycled an old PC with linux (486SX25)
Plan is just to use it as a web-browsing box. Idea being
it'll be faster than a windows machine could be.
However I now discover Netscape 4.x takes about 3 minutes
to load ! can anybody suggest a WWW browser with slightly
less overhead that'll cope with java and the like.
Oh and if you can tell me where I could find it that would
be nice too. Cheers.
Dez.
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From: Carl Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Netscape Keeps Stalling
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 17:03:55 -0500
I have searched for a week and read all that I can get my hands on this to
try to solve the problem myself to no avai. I have checked and Linux has
the right irq assigned. I tried irqtune and it did not help. Anyone with
any ideas?
Sportster 56k External
IRQ 4
RedHat 5.2
If there is some other info needed let me know. I am extremely new using
Linux so you'll have to forgive me if I ask for further explaination on
something that would otherwise be obvious.
Carl
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Raj Rijhwani)
Subject: Re: Linux is dead
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 99 21:09:21 GMT
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In article <uU5qrjlh#[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
[EMAIL PROTECTED] "Harry" writes:
> > If Microsoft ever published a piece of software that was
> > worth the retail list price, it would be a flaming miracle.
> Internet Explorer? List price $0,000.00 (including local taxes)?
It's not even worth that much.
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From: "Jeff Darling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.help,comp.os.linux.questions,comp.os.linux.setup,comp.os.linux.x,uk.comp.os.linux
Subject: Re: microsoft bus mouse
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 12:11:57 -0500
I'm also having mouse problems. I have the microsoft intellimouse ps/2.
works find on console, but bouncy bouncy bouncy in X. It just shoots right
up to the left hand corner of the screen.
<- Snipola ->
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Philip Brown)
Crossposted-To: comp.os.ms-windows.advocacy
Subject: Re: VMware sell-out to Microsoft???
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 15 Apr 1999 18:10:21 GMT
On Thu, 15 Apr 1999 11:04:33 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>Philip Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
>> the key is to spend $100 on a playstation.
>
>But I have a PC, so I bought Bleem! (Virtual Playstation) for the
>introductory price of $24.00. With my PC's graphic acceleration, I'll get
>better performance for less money than a real Playstation.
you SUUURE about "better performance"? have you actually compared?
That doesn't make sense to me at all. Console games are tuned specifically
for that console. It wouldn't make sense for the developers to add
capabilities that could never be used, as far as they would know.
Besides which, the controllers are cool. You'd be better off with a used
"real" playstation.
>When does StarCraft, Ceasar III, or Tomb Raider come to the Playstation?
dunon about the first two, but tomb raider was practically invented for the
playstation.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Charles Coombs)
Subject: Opinions on KDE?
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 18:08:33 GMT
I just installed KDE (building from the source, took 6 hours!) the
other day and I am pleasently surprised by the whole thing. Overall
it has more potential than the Win95 GUI because it is so
configurable.
Questions:
1. Do most of you use it? If not why?
2. Is the Q library on which KDE is built used for much else?
Later,
=====================================================
Charles Coombs - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Project Engineer
Applied Systems Intelligence, Inc.
(770) 518-4228
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Paul Kimoto)
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.help
Subject: Re: Problem with ext2 filesystem
Date: 15 Apr 1999 13:25:31 -0500
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Reine Stenberg wrote:
> When I run df on disk1 or disk2, free_space is 868MB less then
> total_space minus used_space.
> When I run df on disk3, free_space is 434MB less then total_space minus
> used_space.
The ~5% reserved (and accessible only by root) is not counted as
"free space".
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Paul Kimoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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