Linux-Setup Digest #192, Volume #20 Sat, 9 Dec 00 23:13:06 EST
Contents:
Re: disk drive labeled as 5.25 instead of 3.5 (kevin kitowski)
Re: Trying to port a hacked CMI8330 audio setup from RH6.2 to Potato... (Michael V.
Ferranti)
Re: User is unable to mount any partition/device (Kbird)
Install on Compaq Proliant 1500? (Steve Baker)
Re: Linux Installation (Steve Hagerman)
need to change .bashrc ("Veronica Morales")
Re: no shell or login (Faux_Pseudo)
Re: need to change .bashrc (Bit Twister)
Re: Newbie Question (Stanislaw Flatto)
Re: Uninstall Linux SuSE 7.0 (Stanislaw Flatto)
Re: Newbie Question (Michael V. Ferranti)
XFree86, KDE & DPMS ("C. L. Lewis")
Re: PLIP and route (Jerry McBride)
Re: Linux Installation (Michael V. Ferranti)
Re: need to change .bashrc (Moonshiner)
Re: Wierd Linux User Login problem (Jim)
Re: Quick Question ("Philo")
Re: need to change .bashrc (Michael V. Ferranti)
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From: kevin kitowski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: disk drive labeled as 5.25 instead of 3.5
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 00:30:05 -0000
i have checked all that out and when i try to set it as a 3.5 i.44 mb
drive it says drive spec error or something like that. im still at a loss
as to what is wrong. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
ds1436 wrote:
>
> Check the BIOS settings and make sure the drive is set as a 3.5 inch
1.44MB
> drive. When you turn on the computer, you should see some text, listing
your
> CPU, and your ram, etc... There should be a line that says something
like press
> F1, or ESC, or something to enter 'setup'.
>
> kevin kitowski wrote:
>
> > to whom it may concern,
> >
> > i recently bought a computer that was formerly in a medical
office
> > and had no hardware except a 3.5 disk drive. ive since installed a cd-
rom
> > drive and after that my computer thinks that the floppy drive is a 5.25
> > and not the drive that is in it. i was told that this was a dos
command to
> > change it. can you tell me how to access that file to change it back to
> > the right drive.my cd-rom drive works perfectly but my floppy is all
> > messed up. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > --
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From: Michael V. Ferranti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: linux.debian.user,comp.os.linux.hardware
Subject: Re: Trying to port a hacked CMI8330 audio setup from RH6.2 to Potato...
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 00:16:55 +0000
And walt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> spoke thusly:
>> >alias synth opl3
>> >options opl3 io=0x388
>
>The lines above definitely belong in /etc/modutils/aliases,
>after which you type (as root) update-modules.
<nods> Stuck them in an /etc/modutils/audio file and ran
update-modules. I have this tweaked audio config and another one for bttv,
so after parsing what update-modules did, I thought I'd keep each one in
separate files. (bttv settings are currently all commented out until I get
the audio portion online.)
>> > if grep -s -q "^alias synth" /etc/conf.modules ; then
>> > action "Loading synth module" modprobe synth
>> > fi
>> >fi
>
>I'd say stick this stuff in a shell script in /etc/rc.boot,
>where it won't be replaced with the next system update.
This I put into /etc/init.d/bootlocal/sh and added an S99 pointer in
/etc/rcS.d Yeah, I just found out about things getting overwritten in
updates, so I think I'll do that and put it in rc.boot. (It was there
originally until I'd read the not-very-specific policy docs.) <grins>
Things seem to go well until this point. The sb.o driver tries to load
and I get device-in-use errors. midi and synth seem to load, according to
lsmod. I still can't figure out what's going wrong with these damned sb.o
settings. <grins> Probably a typo my 3:00am eyesight is missing. I also
tried running this part at different points, after isapnp and before
modutils, after modutils...things were the same except when I once tried
running it before isapnp. <laughs> Oh well. Thanks for the info. At
least now I know I'm on the right track and closing in on the problem.
-- Michael V. Ferranti [blades&inreach*com]
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From: Kbird <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: User is unable to mount any partition/device
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 00:48:14 GMT
You need to set up /etc/fstab to allow a normal user to mount disks/cdrom.
A quick look at mine shows this
/dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom iso9660 noauto,owner,ro 0 0
/dev/fd0 /mnt/floppy auto noauto,owner 0 0
Note also that a normal user does not use
mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom
the simply do
mount /mnt/cdrom.
The same with umount.
umount /mnt/cdrom.
The mount application will not let a normal user select where it wants to
mount the device.
Hope this helps
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From: Steve Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.os.linux.madrake,comp.os.linux.hardware
Subject: Install on Compaq Proliant 1500?
Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2000 18:05:55 -0700
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Attempting to install Mandrake on a Compaq Proliant 1500. System is
Dual P-166, 64 Meg Ram, has the Compaq Raid Controller, SMARTRaid
installed, and an Adaptec 1540 SCSI Controller hooked to the CD.
Trouble is, the system upon install can see only ONE, either the
SCSI Card, (the adaptec), or the RAID controller.
The system currently is running UnixWare 2.1.3, with no problems,
but I would really like to upgrade to Mandrake.
Any help at all? Or should I stick with UnixWare?
Thanks!
Steve
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From: Steve Hagerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Linux Installation
Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2000 20:07:31 -0500
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
says...
> Thanks guys. I was able to run Xconfigurator and get X up and running.
>
>
> --
> Posted via CNET Help.com
> http://www.help.com/
>
I have been trying to get my RedHat box running in GUI mode I tried that
Xconfigurator and all that and it will not start I keep getting command
not recognized.
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From: "Veronica Morales" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: need to change .bashrc
Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2000 20:21:25 -0500
I ran into a Linux problem and was hoping someone could help. Im sure its
something simple, but Linux tends to not be very intuitive.
I had a bit of a problem with PVM and in the middle of trying various
things, I added a path to my .bashrc file. Well, that was a big mistake.
The .bashrc file belongs to the /root directory, hence when I log in as
'root', nothing works. I mean nothing, like "ls", "emacs", "vi", "cp". How
can I get to that file and edit it again to remove the problem causing line?
I can log on as a user but user dont have permission to alter any files in
"root".
I tried booting to a Linux "boot disk" and after several minutes of loading,
I got several error messages, one of which said "Kernel panic".
Any help, again, would be appreciated.
Thanks
Veronica Morales
Smith College
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Faux_Pseudo)
Subject: Re: no shell or login
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 01:33:28 GMT
reformat reinstall
at this time every file on the box has to be seen as a whole in security
so even if you did restor your lacking functions they will still get back in
better safe than unemployed
--(Once apon a time, in comp.os.linux.setup,)--
--([EMAIL PROTECTED] said it like only they can.)--
>I beleive our server has been hacked. The logs have
>been cleared, so I can't get any info from them,
>but we no longer have shell access.
>
>I can't login in to the server thru telnet, nor can
>I login directly from the console. When I type in
>my username on the console, the name disappears,
>and I am immediately returned to the Login prompt.
>It never asks for the password.
>
>I can still Ftp to the server, and the ftp, web and
>mail services are still running.
>
>Is there any way I can get back shell access
>without having to completely reinstall Linux?
>We are using RedHat 6.2.
>
>Thanks. if possible, please reply directly at
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
>Before you buy.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bit Twister)
Subject: Re: need to change .bashrc
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 01:55:02 GMT
Log in again as a regular user then do a
su root then
/bin/mv /root/.bashrc /root/.bashrc_bad
Else get to the lilo prompt and enter
linux 1 or
linux single
and try the /bin/mv again.
On Sat, 9 Dec 2000 20:21:25 -0500, Veronica Morales
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>I ran into a Linux problem and was hoping someone could help. Im sure its
>something simple, but Linux tends to not be very intuitive.
>
>I had a bit of a problem with PVM and in the middle of trying various
>things, I added a path to my .bashrc file. Well, that was a big mistake.
>The .bashrc file belongs to the /root directory, hence when I log in as
>'root', nothing works. I mean nothing, like "ls", "emacs", "vi", "cp". How
>can I get to that file and edit it again to remove the problem causing line?
>I can log on as a user but user dont have permission to alter any files in
>"root".
>
>I tried booting to a Linux "boot disk" and after several minutes of loading,
>I got several error messages, one of which said "Kernel panic".
>
>Any help, again, would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>
>Veronica Morales
>Smith College
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>
>
>
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The warranty and liability expired as you read this message.
If the above breaks your system, it's yours and you keep both pieces.
Practice safe computing. Backup the file before you change it.
Do a, man command_here or cat command_here, before using it.
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From: Stanislaw Flatto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Newbie Question
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 13:06:27 +1100
Larry Schiffer wrote:
> Hello all:
>
> I've browsed through the newsgroup hoping to find the answer to my query,
> but, no joy ....forgive my complete newbie question.
Welcome to Linux-land!
>
>
> What I would like to do is put linux on the old Dell machine. This machine
> will be attached to a Linksys router which is attached to a cable modem.
> I'll use DHCP to link to the router.
>
> The old Dell is a 350 mhz machine with 64 meg ram and 5 gig HD.
> It currenly is running Win95.
This means that it is initialised (formatted) to FAT file system.
Linux can be installed on such but will suffer a performance degradation.
(Slackware includes ZipSlak and BigSlak which are fully functional distributions
in Zip file format to be unzipped on FAT partitions).
But to get full advantage of the OS install it on "Linux native" ext2fs file
system.
This means deleting from disk FAT partitions to make pristine HD for new
partitioning.
Enjoy.
>
> Many thnaks, in advance, for the help.
Stanislaw.
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From: Stanislaw Flatto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Uninstall Linux SuSE 7.0
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 13:20:51 +1100
Paul wrote:
> Now i want to uninstall Linux.....
Hi Paul!
You are in the right group but I wonder why, Redmond WA. not responding as
usual?
> What procedure should I follow????????????
Reinstall Linux!!!!!!!!!
> Please HELP HELP.....
HTH.
Stanislaw.
Slak user from Ulladulla.
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From: Michael V. Ferranti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Newbie Question
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 02:38:49 +0000
And "Larry Schiffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> spoke thusly:
>SHould I completely wipe the HD ...delete all files and directory structures
>and then do a format, or will the Linux installation do that for me?
You WILL need to remove your current M$ partition(s) one way or
another. Newer distros may or may not try to repartition the drive,
thinking you might want a dual-boot setup. Removing them now with DOS's
fdisk will at least save you an extra step during a new and possibly
confusing installation. Linux can't run on M$ partitions. Go for it...
-- Michael V. Ferranti [blades&inreach*com]
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Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2000 20:44:10 -0600
From: "C. L. Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: XFree86, KDE & DPMS
Okay, one or some of you youngsters give an old man a hand here. I may
be overlooking it, but so far in all the extensive documentation on
XFree86 4.0.1(that's yet to be published) I'm either overlooking
something or not reading it right. So far, with RH 6.1, Deb Potato, and
now Mandrake 7.2, using both KDE 1.1.2 and KDE 2, each time I've
upgraded to the new XF86, it's killed my DPMS in KDE. I've tried every
conceivable combination of the xset command and switches to no avail.
Both with the 2.xx series kernels and with 2.4.0-test series from about
5 to 11 also.
I can do an (xset dpms force off) and shut the monitor down into green
mode okay, but for the life of me, I can't get it to work automagically
with enabling it through KDE.
What am I not doing or doing wrong?
Charles
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jerry McBride)
Subject: Re: PLIP and route
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 02:42:26 GMT
In article <90gdap$1up$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Huw Lynes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
---snip---
>Thanks Jerry, as far as I know my etc/hosts.{allow,deny} files are fine.
>I can ping between the computers when I have an ethernet link up and
>running.
If you can ping "back and forth" then you're almost there!
>As for NSF, don't get me started (see today's other post).
:')
>I'll try and get PLIP up and running again tonight. If I cannot I may
>well ahve to take up your offer.
>
Cool. Just ask.
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From: Michael V. Ferranti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Linux Installation
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 02:56:08 +0000
And Steve Hagerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> spoke thusly:
>I have been trying to get my RedHat box running in GUI mode I tried that
>Xconfigurator and all that and it will not start I keep getting command
>not recognized.
Try a 'locate config | grep "X" | grep "bin" | less' and see if the
puppy is missing. I know RH versions 5.2 thru 6.2 have had it. Give us
more info about your monitor and vid-card, too. You did remember the
uppercase 'X' in the filename, right? I forget if the 'setup' command
leads you into XF86Config or Xconfigurator. I'm using Debian now.
-- Michael V. Ferranti [blades&inreach*com]
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From: Moonshiner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: need to change .bashrc
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 02:45:23 GMT
Veronica,
Remember when you lose your path you can still get to the commands by
putting in the complete path. That is part of what the previous post
was showing.
--
Moonshiner
NASCAR Fan Go MW #15 TB #66
Linux User because MS is a bother.
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From: Jim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Wierd Linux User Login problem
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 02:53:38 GMT
I have tried to login a temporary account that we've been having this
problem with through an Email client. But it never logs in. If I
switch bag the client to my email login, bang it's connected and
getting email. We've tried this on several test people.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Jim Fox
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Glitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> if the account is only a pop account they won't have access to a
> terminal login as u only gave them pop3 login capability.
>
> if u can, test an account by configuring your mail client to use one
of
> the user's accounts and i bet it will login. But it won't let them
> login through telnet b/c that's not the permission u gave them.
>
> HTH
>
> Jim wrote:
> >
> > Ok, I'm a newbie here so hopefully this isn't to dumb of a question.
> >
> > A buddy of mine setup a Email server for our company. Actually it
was a
> > rebuild. We are running Red Hat 6.1 and any new user we add doesn't
> > seem to be able to login to their email account.
> >
> > I add a user via ADDUSER "Username". It doesn't prompt me for a
> > password, so I use PASSWD "Username" to change it. But then, it
never
> > lets this user log in.
> >
> > We cannot figure out why this is happening.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Jim Fox
> >
> > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> > Before you buy.
>
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From: "Philo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Quick Question
Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2000 12:28:58 -0600
if your linux is still functional fdisk from linux
or just go back to your installation cd and delete the linux partitions from
there...and exit
then you can do fdisk from dos and recreate...
btw: although if you are careful doing fdisk is generally safe...
i'd back all your data anyway...just in case...
linux fdisk and i once had a minor argument about which partiton was what...
at least i got to test out my backup software that day :)
--
Philo
website: www.plazaearth.com/philo
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From: Michael V. Ferranti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: need to change .bashrc
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 03:37:49 +0000
And "Veronica Morales" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> spoke thusly:
>I added a path to my .bashrc file. Well, that was a big mistake.
Can you login under your normal-use account and 'su' to root? Also,
other shells will often create a .profile on first use, allowing you to
access/edit .bashrc From root, you can try:
/bin/sh
/bin/ksh
/bin/zsh
Without a path, you'll just have to re-enter it right there at the
prompt, or supply the full pathname of the programs you normally run:
PATH=/bin:/sbin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin
-or-
/bin/cp <file1> <file2>
/usr/bin/cal
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