Linux-Misc Digest #400, Volume #21 Sat, 14 Aug 99 15:13:09 EDT
Contents:
Re: DVD ("H. D.")
Re: "monop" game ("Jonathan Wilson")
Re: Upgrade from RH5.2 to 6 (Hal Burgiss)
Re: Text Editor (Peter Eddy)
Re: Linux security update - newbie questions (Leonard Evens)
Re: Linux security update - newbie questions (John Thompson)
Re: New Site for the CMI8330 How-To (Davis Eric)
Re: Which Multi-port serial for Linux 2.2? ("John G. Sandell")
Text Editor ("Suddn")
Re: What does linux with MMX feature? ("Bobby D. Bryant")
Re: getting winmodem to work (Johan Kullstam)
Re: I'm going mad!!!! over a Microcom Deskporte 28.8P External Modem ("dude")
Does anybod know of a password or certificate server like this? ("Ralph C. Blach")
FastCGI module not compileable ("Oliver")
Re: Which soundcard is best for Linux? (John McKown)
Re: Sound module failed ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: Sound at half the speed ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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From: "H. D." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
athome.users-unix,comp.os.linux,comp.os.linux.questions,comp.os.linux.redhat,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: DVD
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 14:58:18 GMT
Greetings,
Actually, there is are some UDF (that's the DVD file-format) modules
floating around. I tried one about 6 months ago, it was very, VERY
alpha-code. You may want to goto Linuxlinks.com or some other file
source, and search...
Of course, YMMV...
Heath
Mark Connolly wrote:
>
> nope.. at least i dont think so.. it only sees your dvd drive as a cdrom
> drive.. at least thats what redhat did with mine.. and i need windows to
> watch dvd movies
>
> Chris Lu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:8D5t3.2395$[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > Can someone tell me if DVD drives are supported under Linux? Will I be
> able
> > to watch DVD movies, use DVD software?
> >
> > Thanks a lot!
> >
> >
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From: "Jonathan Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: redhat.rpm.general,redhat.general
Subject: Re: "monop" game
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 16:10:43 GMT
Do you have a working internet connection? If so, you can prabably download
it form somewhere.
Lokk up these places, they have tons of links to linux sites, including ones
that have tons of free programs to download.
http://metalab.unc.edu/mdw/linux.html
http://www.linuxlinks.com/
of corse, you can also try http://www.redhat.com/
Happy Linuxing,
JW
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Hal Burgiss)
Crossposted-To: alt.os.linux,comp.os.linux
Subject: Re: Upgrade from RH5.2 to 6
Date: 14 Aug 1999 11:54:04 -0500
On Wed, 11 Aug 1999 08:26:29 -0500, Aaron Dershem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I've gotten RH5.2 installed at home and it runs just fine. I
>even upgraded the kernel to 2.2.6 with no hitches. Are there
>any compelling reasons to upgrade to 6.0? If so, is there a
>lot of work involved, or is it just a matter of upgrading the
>RPMs?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Aaron Dershem
>
Just depends really. Having done this, I'd say no compelling
reason to upgrade unless there is some feature you need. OTOH,
I personally feel that one will have less problems in the long
run if one stays updated with the current version. .02
For me there were no major problems, but had some minor
problems with things not working right off the bat -- printer,
soundcard, modem. All of which were fairly easy to correct. If
you do this, I would suggest dl'ing the updates right away, as
there were some glitches in the original distro. YMMV,
depending on what services, etc you use.
--
Hal B
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
--
Linux helps those who help themselves
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From: Peter Eddy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Text Editor
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 12:02:09 -0400
Of course you can always use emacs or xemacs, the best editors ever
(look it up!)
Suddn wrote:
>
> I telnet into my Linux server from a windows box. I need to work with text
> files (C++ Source) but I hate the VI editor. Is there any editors that are,
> well, more user friendly that will work?
>
> Thanks.
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From: Leonard Evens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
athome.users-unix,comp.os.linux,comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.questions,comp.os.linux.redhat,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Linux security update - newbie questions
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 11:52:23 -0500
help wrote:
>
> From www.linux-mandrake.com :
>
> >SECURITY UPDATE: kernel 2.2.9
> >2.2.x kernel are all affected by a networking security bug. Please do not
> use your machine in a network >environment until you update with our new
> kernel.
> >Command line for upgrading:
>
> >rpm -ivh kernel-2.2.9-27mdk.i586.rpm
>
> >Important note: please don't forget to modify /etc/lilo.conf after
> upgrading, and re-run /sbin/lilo.
>
> Complete Newbie Questions:
> What do I modify in /etc/lilo.conf?
> Re-run /sbin/lilo = rebooting computer?
>
> Thanks
Upgrading a kernel is a bit more complicated than upgrading
other packages. RedHat has a web page which describes in detail
what should be done
http://www.redhat.com/corp/support/docs/kernel-upgrade/kernel-upgrade.html
--
Leonard Evens [EMAIL PROTECTED] 847-491-5537
Dept. of Mathematics, Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL 60208
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From: John Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Linux security update - newbie questions
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 08:12:40 -0600
help wrote:
> >Important note: please don't forget to modify /etc/lilo.conf after
> upgrading, and re-run /sbin/lilo.
>
> Complete Newbie Questions:
> What do I modify in /etc/lilo.conf?
When you've compiled your new kernel, rename your existing
kernel (so you can boot from it in case you have problems
with the new one) and move the new kernel to the same
directory as the old one (probably /boot). Then open
/etc/lilo.conf in the editor of your choice and change the
configuration so lilo will boot the new kernel by default
and allow you to boot the old one if necessary. Eg, if your
original lilo.conf has something like this:
image=/boot/vmlinuz
label=linux
root=/dev/hda7
read-only
If your old kernel was /boot/vmlinuz and you renamed the old
kernel to, say, /boot/vmlinuz.old and the new kernel is
/boot/bzImage, you want to change lilo.conf thus:
image=/boot/bzImage
label=linux
root=/dev/hda7
read-only
image=/boot/vmlinuz.old
label=old
root=/dev/hda7
read-only
The first entry in lilo.conf is the default kernel to boot.
If for some reason the new kernel doesn't work properly,
just enter "old" at the "LILO:" prompt (see the "label=old"
line in the second stanza that defines the old kernel?) and
the old kernel will boot. This can really save your bacon
in case of problems with a new kernel.
> Re-run /sbin/lilo = rebooting computer?
No. In order for lilo to see the changes, though, you have
to re-run it to write the new information into the boot
record. Froma root shell prompt, type "lilo" and press
return. You should see something like this:
[root@starfleet /root]# lilo
Added linux *
Added old
Then you can reboot and test the new kernel.
--
-John ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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From: Davis Eric <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.hardware
Subject: Re: New Site for the CMI8330 How-To
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 15:30:46 GMT
Hi, there,
Hmm, pretty good. I have a CMI8330 chip. Up until now, it works well in RH6.0
except it refuses to work on MIDI. Anyway, I don't think I will need MIDI, so
just well.
Davis,
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Ken McCord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well, I've finally been able to get my own web site up and running. If
> you need to find a copy of the CMI8330 How-To, go to
> www.themccords.com/~ken and follow the Linux link. If you're located in
> Europe, don't forget that you can also access the How-To at
> http://home.gelrevision.nl/~h.wolter/linux.htm
> If you have questions about the How-To, e-mail me at
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken McCord
>
--
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will feel shameful if I haven't realized it.
--Myself
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Share what you know. Learn what you don't.
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From: "John G. Sandell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Which Multi-port serial for Linux 2.2?
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 19:12:18 -0700
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Chris Raper wrote:
>
> On Tue, 03 Aug 1999 12:15:18 -0400, Yan Seiner
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >I've had good luck with the digi products. Pricy, but very good and
> >fast.
>
> Hi Yan
>
> Are they 'Linux friendly'? I am looking for a product that any old
> Linux 2.2 kernel will accept without the hassle of hacking 'dodgy'
> drivers into the kernel. :-)
>
> Thanks
> Chris R.
I recently installed a 16-port Cyclades in one machine, an 8 in another,
and 4 port Cyclades in two others. They come with Linux driver software
and work fine.
Reasonably priced - much less than Digi.
John Sandell
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From: "Suddn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Text Editor
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 23:19:27 GMT
I telnet into my Linux server from a windows box. I need to work with text
files (C++ Source) but I hate the VI editor. Is there any editors that are,
well, more user friendly that will work?
Thanks.
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From: "Bobby D. Bryant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.hardware
Subject: Re: What does linux with MMX feature?
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 09:47:09 -0500
David Rabanus wrote:
> Are MMX features in Intel processors used by linux?
The GLX module for Mesa tests for MMX and 3Dnow! support when you
./configure, so *presumably* it takes advantage of them when you
compile it as well.
Bobby Bryant
Austin, Texas
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Subject: Re: getting winmodem to work
From: Johan Kullstam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 14 Aug 1999 13:22:36 -0400
Chris Mahmood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Johan Kullstam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > Chris Mahmood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >
> > > Johan Kullstam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >
> > > > no, a pox on manufacturers who do not release specs or open source
> > > > drivers to their hardware. the shoddiness of the hardware per se
> > > > isn't the real evil.
> >
> > > Yes, but continuing to purchase their hardware while they continue to
> > > withhold specs. is not giving them much incentive to release them.
> >
> > i am not advocating purchasing these hardwares. my point is this.
> > the problem is manufactures who do not release specs or open source
> > drivers. if they would publish their interface, we can evaluate if
> > the hardware is losing or not. the lack of interface specification is
> > *the* reason software modems suck. it doesn't matter if the modem
> > hardware is good or bad.
> Come on, is there any reason to think that they don't suck? Sure,
> they also suck for philosophical reasons and, as you correctly point out,
> that is reason enough not to buy them. There is so much other
> hardware that has no or incomplete support (USB, Firewire, scanners),
> why bother?
right. the reason those suck, is exactly the same as in the
modem-of-lose case. lack of specs from the manufacturers and
vendors. it's a philosophical reason. it's a *practical* reason.
who's going to spend the time to reverse engineer it? especially
under a strong suspicion uncovering a losing hardware which cannot be
used.
> > if we have no specs and cannot use it for
> > that reason, then the lack of specs means it's crap. the obvious
> > conclusion is still `don't buy'.
> Agreed.
> -ckm
--
J o h a n K u l l s t a m
[[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Don't Fear the Penguin!
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From: "dude" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: I'm going mad!!!! over a Microcom Deskporte 28.8P External Modem
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 13:30:15 -0400
Thank you for the info Gary. I think what's happening is that I got the
modem setup with a 25 pin parallel cable to the parallel port( the modem
itself has to connections on the back: parallel & serial- I'm using the
parallel one)and I probably need to get a cable that is actually used for
serial connections. I need a cable that is 25pin male at one end and 9pin
female at the other. Does such a cable exist?Thanks again.
J
http://www.aa.net/~swear/pedia/index.html
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From: "Ralph C. Blach" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.security
Subject: Does anybod know of a password or certificate server like this?
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 14:00:42 -0400
I have a need of a password server for a secure database. These are for
ISQL running on crontabs. The server must be able to specify a user
name and authentification certificate of some kind and get back an
unencrypted password for use in the query.
Does anybody know of a system like this?
Thanks
Chip
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From: "Oliver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: FastCGI module not compileable
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 19:48:21 +0200
Hi,
I try to compile the fastcgi module for apache server. But the Linker can
not found the library (?) "ldbm". Can somebody help me?!
Cao,
Oliver
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John McKown)
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Which soundcard is best for Linux?
Date: 14 Aug 1999 18:05:29 GMT
On Sat, 14 Aug 1999 01:30:47 GMT, Sean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I got my modem up and running and only my soundcard and scsi don't work.
>The guy who wrote the OSS drivers told me that I couldn't get my Audiotrix
>3D-XG soundcard to work under Linux. So which low cost ISA soundcard is
>the best? I don't want a really awfull one but I don't want a really
>expensive one (50-60$ would be nice :) and I want it to work with Linux
>very well. Could anyone help me with this?
>
>------------------ Posted via CNET Linux Help ------------------
> http://www.searchlinux.com
I just got an Soundblaster AWE64 GOLD from an auction on ebay. Interestingly
enough, it cost me right at $50 when the S/H was added. This was a "white
box" version! It comes with NOTHING but the card. No software, no
documentation. I am running the 4Front OSS driver software. I got the
"deluxe" version of the software for $20 from 4Front. Total cost was
about $70. You can using Linux's builtin Soundblaster driver if you want to.
The sound with the builtin is OK, but the MIDI is terrible (compared to
the MIDI in the 4Front version). I think it's because the builtin does
the MIDI with the synth instead of the real MIDI hardware. The seller
on ebay was IMS. It took them about a week from the end of the auction
until I received the card.
I guess what I'm saying is that I've found ebay to be a nice place to find
bargins. Of course, as they say, it is "let the buyer beware!". I only
buy when I can use a credit card. I think that is safer. Or at least
you have more recourses than trying to sue the person in small claims court
if they take the money and run or the product is DOA or whatever.
I am NOT associated with ebay. I'm a fairly happy customer.
John
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To: linux.redhat.misc
Subject: Re: Sound module failed
Date: 14 Aug 1999 18:42:23 GMT
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In comp.os.linux.misc [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I have a Sound Blaster 16 sound card and it worked fine with
> RehHat 5.1, however, I have recently upgraded to RH6.0 and
> the midi interface has stopped working.
> I used sndconfig to configure the card, although the first sound
> clip came out ok (a guy talking), when it tried to test
> a midi clip, it says something like " the test has failied due
> to the following error:", but nothing was indicated, which
> left me clueless about what happened.
> There is one thing that is worth mentioning, I got a red [FAILED]
> message saying "sound: Device is busy" when it tried to load
> somekind of module during the boot up process.
Well, first, I think that "guy" in the test clip is Linus
Thorvalds, but it's been ages, so I won't swear to it. 8-)
Second, keep in mind that you have different modules for
the normal audio portion of the soundcard, and the midi
portion. Take a look at /etc/conf.modules. This is where
any options get assigned to the modules, etc... you might
try playing with those, as well as reading the man pages
for insmod and modprobe.
Good luck,
Paul Archer
_______________________________________________________________
"Can't you recognize bullshit? Don't you think it would be a
useful item to add to your intellectual toolkits to be capable
of saying, when a ton of wet steaming bullshit lands on your
head, 'My goodness, this appears to be bullshit'?
_____________Neal Stephenson, "Cryptonomicon"__________________
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Sound at half the speed
Date: 14 Aug 1999 18:36:04 GMT
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
When you send data directly to the soundcard (with 'cat
xx.wav>/dev/dsp') the soundcard is set up to recieve a particular
sample rate file, and you're giving it something else. The upshot of
this is that you simply shouldn't be playing sounds by catting and
redirecting.
Paul Archer
Kerry J. Cox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> spewed forth with:
> I have a generic SB 16 sound card. When I do a "play message.wav" it
> sounds great and works fine, but when I do a "cat message.wav >
> /dev/dsp" it plays at half the speed, and then when I do a "cat
> message.wav > /dev/audio" it play at half the speed and is garbled.
> Anyone know why. I am using sox-12.16 and it's the very latest
> version. Is there another sound program that I need to upgrade to as
> well?
> I'm using RH 6.0 with the 2.2.11 kernel with the sound configured
> manually, not as modules in the kernel. IRQ is 5, etc. CD-ROM plays
> audio CDs just fine, but MP3s play at half the speed also.
> Thanks.
> KJ
> --
> .-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-.
> | Kerry J. Cox Vyzynz International Inc. |
> | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Systems Administrator |
> | (801) 596-7795 x101 http://www.vii.com |
> | ICQ# 37681165 http://quasi.vii.com/linux/ |
> `-------------------------------------------------------'
--
_______________________________________________________________
"Can't you recognize bullshit? Don't you think it would be a
useful item to add to your intellectual toolkits to be capable
of saying, when a ton of wet steaming bullshit lands on your
head, 'My goodness, this appears to be bullshit'?
_____________Neal Stephenson, "Cryptonomicon"__________________
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