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s142433 wrote:
> Hi John,
> I think there is an archive, but not too sure. To support NTFS I
> believe you'll need the lastet kernal (2.2.1 I think), and then
> recompile it. If your modem is a win modem, which is likely to be (saves
> power in laptops) then you are out of luck. Also try the linux on laptop
> homepage for info and links, there is where i got a lot of the info to
> setup my neomagic card.
>
> http://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/kharker/linux-laptop/
>
> try the red hat website or
>
> http://www.mnsinc.com/js/Neomagic.html
>
> I have currently xfree running with the svga server at 1024x768 @ 8
> bits, but there is a neomagic server that is better. You will also need
> the lastest xfree (version 3.3.3 or something). I would also suggest
> trying to get redhat 5.2, 5.1 is noted for being a little buggy.
>
> With regards to samba, I haven't played with it myself, but it will make
> you machine look like an NT box for all the other NT machines you have,
> its quite good apparently, but make sure you get the lastest version.
>
> cheers
>
> Johann
>
> John Wunderlich wrote:
> >
> > Hi;
> >
> > I have just done a basic install of RedHat 5.1 on my laptop (it's now dual boot
> > NT workstation and Linux), but can't get X working. There is an option for a
> > NeoMagic graphics card, and it recognizes at least my Xircom PC-Card (I'm a
> > little concerned about the PSION modem, but that can wait). I can't seem to find
> > a setting for my display that will work. I keep getting err 111.
> >
> > I have few other questions while I'm here:
> >
> > Is there an archive of this and other Linux lists?
> > I recall seeing something about a driver for Linux to read NTFS? If that's
> > correct, what's the URL?
> > Before I dive too deep into SAMBA, can somebody just let me know if its worth
> > the research. I'll need users to authenticate for access to SAMBA shares
> > based on NT domain authentication (I know its yuch, but its what I have to
> > deal with.)
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > JW
>
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> Qld, Australia, 4105
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