Dear Linux-Mandrake: 1) During the kernel update process (MandrakeUpdate), I was informed that I would have to update my lilo.conf file. That was indeed user-friendly and very critical. Unfortunately, details were lacking and I had to rely on other sources. In the process, I forgot to run lilo after changing the version number (/sbin/lilo) May I suggest that the screen that says: "you'll need to update your lilo.conf file be modified to say: "You will need to update your /etc/lilo.conf file by changing the kernel version number and then rerunning lilo by typing as root "/sbin/lilo." This information contains all the relevant data to help the user know PRECISELY what to do after updating the kernel. This is so critical that I urge Mandrake (and other distros) to do this for the sake of the newbie. And the instructions, I believe, are brief enough to fit on that screen. 2) Is there any way to automatically configure and run the paralell Zip drive. This is one of the most frustrating problems for a newbie. It would be a tremendous help to the newbie (and even more advanced user) to have this problem solved once and for all. If we can automatically configure and run the floppy and CD and SCSI Zip drive, why not also the parallel Zip drive? YOurs, Benjamin -- Benjamin and Anna Sher Email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sher's Russian Web http://www.websher.net
