##### Thanks for the reply Mark. Here are some additional details. On Saturday, December 28, 2002, at 03:01 AM, Mark C Ballew wrote:
On Fri, Dec 27, 2002 at 09:48:07PM -0800, Jay Schaffer wrote:
##### If I can transfer files back and forth to my file server, I can then move them back and forth to my Macintoshs. Macs can read and write Windows format disks and any recent Mac OS can speak TCP/IP and share with Windows machines. If I can get the Linux box to speak to my file server, I think I can get my Macintoshs to speak to the Linux box.1.) I have no idea how to get it to recognize my Windows NT fileI have no idea how to get Mac stuff to work with Linux, but with Windows, it shouldn't be that bad. It all depends on what you need to do.
server, though I have had no trouble at all getting it to use my
ethernet to connect to the internet through my router and DSL modem. I
also have no idea how to get it to share files with my other
computers--both Windows and Macintosh platforms which share among
themselves.
##### (I know the Macintosh very well after 12 years at Apple as a software engineer. I'm only fairly good with Windows.)
Is your Windows NT machine running as a domain server?##### The NT machine is my LAN's DHCP machine and a file server with two volumes: PCVol and MacVol. It speaks both TCP/IP and AppleTalk. If I can reach PCVol, both my Mac and PCs can access that volume. It is not operating as a domain server. I assume Samba is installed and running--I did an install of "EVERYTHING" from 3 full CDs so I would not have to go back and try to add something later while simply trying to get started.
Are you trying to mount Windows NT drive shares?
Have you fully investgated samba, which allows you to mount and create WinNT shares? Using the command line for samba is optimal in my opinion. I'm yet to figure out the graphical interface for mounting drive shares.
##### It seemed that CUPS was the preferred way to access network printers. If I can print across my network to the Epson 900N, I'll be happy no matter how I do it.I've never used CUPS, I've always used LPR. I do know that Epson printers will work with Linux. Anyone here with solid CUPS knowledge?2.) I have three network printers, one Apple LaserWriter Select 360, an Epson 900N, and an Epson 1520N. I doubt if there is any chance of
##### Yes. I downloaded the version for RedHat 8.0. It functions OK, but attempts to set the Preferences causes it to crash and terminate. I keep a Windows 2000 Pro platform online just to run Yahoo! Messenger with a microphone and webcam. I like to have Yahoo! Messenger running on my other platforms to alert me when a friend comes online. I keep in touch with a large number of friends worldwide that own and ride the same brand of 50 year old motorcycle that I ride.Yahoo! Provides a version of their messenger client for Linux that I haven't had any problems with. Is that the one you downloaded?3.) I have installed two different packages. The first, Yahoo! Messenger, took a search to find the executable file following
GAIM, which ships with Redhat 8, also has support for Yahoo! Messenger. You'll have to load a plug-in for it, and it is of questionable use, at least for me.##### I was interested in comparing OpenOffice and StarOffice to see which I preferred. I have only used OpenOffice to create a simple test document to try and print. It may be that OpenOffice offers all the facilities I will ever use.
Is there a reason you need StarOffice? The free version of StarOffice is OpenOffice, which ships with Redhat 8. I haven't had any problems running this, as the icon to launch Openoffice is on the desktop toolbar.The second installation was StarOffice. I never could find an executable following this installation.
You'd have to purchase StarOffice anyway, as it is no longer free software.##### A friend let me use his copy for evaluation purposes, but when I couldn't get it up and running, I no longer have it installed.
##### I have FreeBSD running on another box, but have not gotten into it very deep yet. I was at your FreeBSD installation meeting and got it installed and running shortly thereafter. It has been 20 years since I attended a UNIX introductory seminar--too long to remember anything since I never actually ended up using UNIX.I am aware of your frustration. I have done the same thing over and over before, but with little result. I suppose this is part of the learning process. If you want to write off Linux, awesome, because you should try freebsd next :)screwed up. An installation of "EVERYTHING" takes a few hours. I've been fighting this for two weeks and am just about to write off Linux as a lost cause.
##### If I can just access one volume on my Windows NT file server and print to my Epson 900N network printer, I'll be happy. In time, I'll figure out the package installation stuff.ANyone on the list want to throw in some help? Mark
Thanks Mark...
-- "Jay"
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