If you do an expert install of Mandrake 7.2 you can choose to use
either XFree86 3.x or 4.x. Version 3.x (as used in LM7.0) has better
hardware support but 4.x has more features and is a bit nimbler.
Chances are you should be fine if you do an expert install of LM7.2
and choose XFree86 3.x. Your CD-RW should be supported as well, but
don't quote me on that.
On Sat, 24 Feb 2001 18:04, Patrick wrote:
> Dan LaBine wrote:
> > Dear Rat (??)
> >
> > Try downloading the ISO images of Mandrake 7.2 Or spend about
> > $80.00 (Canadian) and by the 7.2 Powerpack Deluxe. I don't know
> > where you are on the planet, so I don't know what that converts to
> > in your currency, but it's the best investment you'll ever make (
> > Except for maybe a BMW or an Espresso machine. It should solve
> > your problems with out a bunch of hassle, and you'll probably get
> > thatCanon 5000 working to boot (wouldn't surprise me at all) . 7.2
> > runs 2.2-17 out of the box, and comes with a "beta" version of
> > kernel 2.4 , both of which will probably help a lot!
> >
> > On Friday 23 February 2001 02:54, you wrote:
> > > Well, this looks like a nice active list! I hope to find answers
> > > to my many questions here.
> > >
> > > The machine: AMD K6 333 clocked to 350 on a FIC/VIA mobo, 256MB
> > > RAM, 2 x 10GB Maxtors in drawers, 4x4 NEC CD-R, 1.44/1.2/LS120
> > > FDD, 16MB S540 AGP vid card pushing a 17"CTX, HP7475 plotter,
> > > Canon 5000 (useless under Linux) and Canon BJ-200, external 56k
> > > Modem Blaster, Sound Blaster, parallel port Backpack CD-RW,
> > > using System Commander to triple boot...on and on.
> > >
> > > My first question:
> > >
> > > Running Mandrake 7.0. I found some modules on the MicroSolutions
> > > web site for my Backpack CD-RW, BUT - - my kernel is
> > > 2.2.14-15mdk (is this some weird Mandrake only kernel?) and all
> > > I can find that comes close is a module for 2.2.14 or 2.2.14-5.
> > > These do not work since the modules are compiled specifically
> > > for these kernels. Argh!! What to do? I would really like to be
> > > able to use my burner under the penguin so as to continue my
> > > migration to a full-time Linux system.
> > >
> > > Pat the Rat
> >
> > --
> > Dan LaBine
> > Maximum LAN's Ltd.
> > Registered Linux User #190712
>
> Well, this leads to another question: the reason I'm using LM7.0 is
> for the Xserver that supports my junky vid card. I had been using
> RH, but when I upgraded to 6.0 (from 5.2) I found my S540 not
> supported. LM7.0 has performed flawlessly (for the most part). Will
> moving up to LM7.2 dick up my video and allow me to use my Backpack
> CD-RW?
>
> Pat the Rat (Huntington Beach ,CA)
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