lpr -d problem

I recently upgraded my debian box to kernel 2.2.9 taking some care to follow the suggestions in Documentation/Changes. For example, when I found that my parallel port printer no longer worked, changing from /dev/lp1 to /dev/lp0 and reading parport.txt for additions to /etc/conf.modules did the

Re: lpr -d problem

Disregard my earlier posting. My /etc/printcap file got rewritten - a surprize to me - and the df filter line was gone. Thanks, Richard

Unidentified subject!

I am trying to develop a module which actually tries to do something. At the stage where I use 'insmod', I get this complaint from insmod: couldn't find the kernel version the module was compiled for Any hints? TIA, Richard

Re: spreadsheet

ApplixWare has a spreadsheet - it's adequate for my needs, but is not free. Richard

Re: QUantifiable reasons to use debian instead of redhat...?

To be somewhat dispassionate, you might send a similar query to a RedHat list. Regards, Richard

Re: Advice on Hardware

No direct advice here - but we can hope in the not too distant future, that your vendor will preinstall linux and the hardware compatibility burden will be his. Make sure the modem is not a winmodem. Richard

Re: zip disk

I have the (older?) version in which the line printer and zip reluctantly share the parallel port - both as modules. The system wakes up with the printer owning the port. To use the zip, I must rmmod lp insmod ppa To get the printer functionality back I must similarly rmmod ppa insmod lp I don't

Re: StarOffice -or- Applixware 4.4.1

The October issue of Linux Journal compares the two - Applix 4.3 though. It will tell you the packages/functionality of each. Richard

fips etc.

At our school we are planning to have a 'linux-install' day where students will bring in their home machines and we'll repartition hard drives and install linux. Last I heard (some months ago), fips was not able to handle fat32 and there were no plans to do so. Is this still the case? Is

Lexmark -which driver

At work we have a new printer, the Lexmark Optra S laser printer. It emulates Postscript level 2 and PCL 6. I currently print to an HP Laserjet SeriesII using gs via 'lpr -d' to invoke /etc/filter.ps. Can someone tell me which device driver to use in /etc/filter.ps for this new Lexmark? TIA,

Re: Lexmark - which device

I found 'laserjet' to work fine. Thanks to any who responded. Richard

lpr problem

I've just installed Debian 2.0 on a new machine. I cannot get 'lpr' to print. In particular, its error message is: lpr: unable to get official name for local machine I could use a hint here. TIA, Richard

Fixed: lpr problem

The flaw was a minor typo in /etc/hosts. Sorry 'bout that. Richard

Re: Connection problem

I was having connection problems to certain remote servers.The problem is solved. I could connect to certain problem sites with Win95, but not debian. So probably not an ISP problem, right? WRONG (embarassment is acute). I had switched ISP's, but edited the wrong chatscript in debian so was

Connection closed

When I connect to certain hosts via telnet (similar via ftp), I'll get a messgae like this: Connected to site.whatever.edu Escape character is '^]'. which is as usual then followed by: Connection closed by foreign host. Assume for the moment that it is not an ISP problem, is there anything

Connection problem

This is a repost of an earlier cry for help, but embellished with more information. My machine has two partitions, one for Win95 and one for Debian 2.0. I use a modem and ppp for Internet access. From the debian side there are certain remote sites to which I cannot login, the connection gets

intellimouse

I've just installed 2.0 Beta on my new-to-me Gateway. The mouse works, but not well enough to be useful. For example, it does let me install X - but it isn't able to operate coherently. Details: It is a microsoft intellimouse Upon bailing out of X with ctrlaltF1, I get the message: Warning:

more intellimouse

The mouse works OK outside of X, started via gpm -m /dev/psaux -t ps2 gpmconfig actually wants 'ms3' according to its help option, rather than ps2 but won't accept ms3 (maybe linux chokes on any 'ms' concatenation :) ). Still wanting hints to get this thing X happy. TIA, Richard

debian site ftp

I have been unable to download individual debian packages from www.debian.org and get an ftp error when I try - even at 'off' hours. Is the site that busy or is something broken? Regards, Richard -- Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] /dev/null

can't download from debian site

I converted to 2.0 beta some time ago. To get my version of Applixware running I needed to go back and retrieve some libc5 stuff from www.debian.org However, downloading is not working - I get this message on the attempt FTP Error Could not login to FTP server Is there a www.debian.org problem?

ftp problem thickens

I cannot ftp from my home machine to ftp.debian.org - the target site closes the connection. I can telnet to my work machine and then ftp from there to ftp.debian.org successfully. Perhaps not all ftp sites are as picky. Maybe the debian site cannot recognize my address as valid. Could I have

ppp change?

I just installed kernel 2.0.35 and have noticed a change in ppp behavior, if my memory serves me right. I normally login as a user and start ppp by going su momentarily to issue command 'pon' and then exit back to user. This still works as usual. However, if I log in as root and issue 'pon' the

ppp change OK now

Thanks to John Hasler and others. ppp is 'normal' again. A line was needed in /etc/resolv.conf Richard -- Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] /dev/null

iomega/lp woes

I recently installed 2.0 Beta. As installed, it recognizes my zip drive which I can then mount and use. When this is the case, it no longer will print to /dev/lp1. I can reboot with the zip removed and the printer is happy. Before this install I had lp and ppa installed as modules and could get

printing 2.0 beta

I just installed 2.0 Beta from CD ROM. I cannot print via the local parallel port. Printer works in that other OS - so hardware is OK. I must have gone astray somewhere in the install. Symptoms: lpr filename - produces no printer activity, but does queue file. cat filename

Hamm upgrade

Thanks to the several folks who helped me with several post-upgrade problems. These were related to getting my old libc5-compiled versions of Applix and Netscape running. Although a libc6 version of Netscape is available, I wanted to not spend money for a newer Applix even if available at least

can't start netscape

I just installed Hamm and am using kde as the desktop environment. Attempting to start netscape yields error message: can't load library 'libXt.so.6' The netscape version is one I used earlier under bo (netscape 4.05). The library in the error message exists. Any advice/hints? TIA Richard

library load problems

I just installed Hamm from scratch with kde as the desktop environment. When I start certain applications (e.g. netscape), they fail with messages of this sort: cant load library 'libXt.so.6' where the library is present as well as the ldso package. Any hints/advice? TIA, Richard --

ftp install

I am considering a fresh install of hamm from the floppy base diskettes etc. Does this give me network access and ftp so I can then complete the installation with dselect's ftp method? TIA Richard -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact

kde Beta 4

I have downloaded and installed *.deb packages of kde beta4 replacing a working version of beta3. When I startx it fails with the messages: xauth: can't load library 'libXmu.so.6' xinit: can't load library 'libXmu.so.6' The library requested appears to be available. Any hints? TIA Richard --

floppy install

Upon Hamm's imminent release, will there be a new set of floppies for install or will the old set do? I'll need to do several scratch installs on new m machines and am also wondering if there are any libc5 - libc6 peculiarities to be aware of for a scratch install? TIA Richard -- To UNSUBSCRIBE,

emacs/xemacs

It appears that to pursue sgml in a free environment, authoring tools are restricted to psgml via emacs or xemacs. Is there a preference with respect to psgml? Further, is there a general preference in the selection of xemacs vs. emacs? Regards, Richard -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL

sgml authoring

Does debian include any sgml authoring tools as an alternative to the brute force write-it-tags-and-all-with-an-editor approach? Any hints would be appreciated. TIA Richard -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Bye Bruce

Well, OK - I'll stick with Debian despite Bruce's departure - for a while longer. The developers would miss folks like me who ask those naive questions. You can't be elite if no one notices. Bruce provided a type of leadership (yes, I know Ian took over some time ago) that was reassuring to the

thanks_kde

Thanks to those who suggested solutions to my difficulties in installing the *.deb packages for kde. I used the suggestion to get the missing packages using the suggested ftp search engine and all is running OK now. Richard -- E-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] TO UNSUBSCRIBE

gnome

I am looking for a window manager to go with long term. I recently installed kde and find it quite nice, but I'd like to look at other options also. I understand the reason why debian has given some support to gnome and would like to try it when it is reasonably functional. So are there current

kde

I have tried to install kde on a debian system, but get error messages such as the following: dpkg: error processing kdesupport-Beta3-1.i386.deb (--install): trying to overwrite `/opt/kde/lib', which is also in package kdelibs dpkg-deb: subprocess paste killed by signal (Broken pipe) Errors

where is libext2fs.so.2

Bravely upgrading to hamm via ftp, I find my machine unbootable - complaining about a missing 'libext2fs.so.2'. In which package might i find this. TIA, Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .

sgml-tools ps problem

I have newly installed sgml-tools and have used the formatter 'sgml2latex' successfully except for producing postscript. The error message is Error: Invalid value 'filename.sgml' for '--papersize' As an sgml newbie I know not what to do e.g. does the sgmltool.dtd need some editing somewhere?

xlib6g

I would like to install a software package that requires xlib6g. dpkg is loathe to install xlib6g with xlib6 already installed. Can I safely remove xlib6 i.e. will packages depending on xlib6 accept xlib6g ... or? ... I would appreciate hints. Regards, Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS

graphics cards

We are upgrading a lab and wish to get fairly high end graphics cards where possible. Open GL is a course tool to be supported. We are looking at these series: ELSA Gloria Diamond Fire GL Does anyone on this list have experience/information to share in this area? Regards, Richard

adduser_trouble

I am having a problem with 'adduser'. The behavior is as follows: Upon entering 'adduser some_name' entries are created in /etc/passwd /etc/group a home directory is created and the files from /etc/skel are copied to it. But error messages are issued Unknown error

todos

In which debian package lurk the conversion utilities 'todos' and 'fromdos'. Thanks, Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .

HP Pavilion 3100

I have a friend with the subject machine and may try to install debian. However, there are two warning labels on the box: * intel inside * Designed for Microsoft Windows 95 and the second label has me concerned (e.g. software drivers unique to W95). Has anyone experience with this

life after fips?

Is there an free version of some successor to fips that can do a nondestructive repartition of hard drive that is currently devoted to FAT32? I don't think fips evolved to this point and I could use some input before I purchase something like PartitionMagic. Regards, Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE

dlxsim etc.

Is anyone in this community using the DLX software as promulgated in Hennessy Patterson's computer architecture book? If so, where might I find a version that works under linux? Regards, Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .

To_Yorych

Sep 1997 09:10:23 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Richard Sevenich) Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Debian and win95 I think this works: Have a debian boot floppy - the ususal backup. Install W95, destroying what lilo has written in the mbr. Boot with the floppy

lpr problem

I have been away from the list while on vacation. Upon my return I updated to Debian 1.3.1 lpr now fails with the message: lpr: unable to get official name for local machine Any hints (I can print via cat). Regards, Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe

re lpr problem

Problem fixed with hostname command. Regards, Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .

re: mac software

Thanks to Steve McIntyre and Joey Hess for the info on Executor 2 Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .

mac software

This is somewhat of a bizarre question for this group, but you can assimilate it. I've just encountered a gentleman from Beijing who has a mac program which he would like to run on a Intel PC platform. I've heard mention of a mac software emulator that runs under Unix. I wish I had more info, but

recording CD's

I am getting questions from possible future Linux users. I'll post them to this list to tap into the extensive experience. Maybe we'll get more converts. Question of the day: Those of you who burn CD's from Linux - what software do you use? Is it dependable and straightforward to

Yamaha CR102

Has any one experience using this CD recorder under Linux? One of my colleagues would like to use it to archive certain project software and is interested in knowing * if this hardware is supported * if the associated linux-based software is dependable (he doesn't

Re: applixware

Thanks to all who responded to my query on applixware. The gist of the responses is that applixware can be installed and works. So I'll give it a try. I need an office suite and would like to stay within Linux. Regards, Richard

applixware

The recent Linux Journal review of Applixware makes that office suite sound very attractive. It is, however, packaged for RedHat. Has someone on our list had successful experience installing it via alien or whatever method? If so I'd like to hear how smoothly the installation went. Regards,

block diagrams

I am using tkHTML to create a WebCourse and now need to include some block diagrams. Is anyone aware of a utility that will let me efficiently create such diagrams in gif or jpeg format? I am currently using tgif, but am wondering if something better is out there. Thanks, Richard

gcc cc1

My new installation (1.2.1) no longer compiles via gcc. The system error message is: 'gcc: installation problem, cannot exec 'cc1': No such file or directory' Any clues/hints? Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail

Re: gcc cc1

The problem I reported earlier was repaired by dpkg -r gnat suggesting that gnat (Ada compiler not 'gnats') is the source of the problem. Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

gdb warning

Having updated to Debian 1.2.1, I get a new warning upon invoking gdb: 'warning: Unable to find dynamic linker breakpoint function' This doesn't cause problems for me, but maybe for someone else. Any ideas on rectifying this? Regards, Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail

cdrom block device

I am doing a new install with debian 1.2.1 and the 1997-04-01 base diskettes. The boot recognizes my cdrom at sr0, but I cannot mount it - finding no appropriate block device in /dev. My guess is that I should be using the 1996-12-8 set. What is the verdict? Regards, Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE

X aborts

One of the machines onto which I am installing Debian 1.2.1 responds to startx by making a window (no mouse cursor visible) and then returning to command line mode (X server shut down). Other factors: * X ran ok under Debian 1.1 * gpm only lets the mouse cursor enjoy vertical

Re: X aborts

Thanks to Philippe Troin and others for the solution to my problem where startx created a window which then aborted and returned the screen to text mode. Solution: add the line /usr/X11R6/lib to /etc/ld.so.conf then rerun ldconfig All was then well. The mouse problem where

deselect_update_via_cdrom

I recently updated from Debian 1.1.4 to Debian 1.2.1 using a CDROM supplied by Dale Scheetz ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). I decided to update via dselect and would like to share my experience. Dale responded graciously to several of my questions to get me started. Here is the scenario: 0. mount the cd;

pernewbie_question

I have used Debian for some time, yet seem to be a permanent newbie - a 'pernewbie'. I updated from 1.1.4 to 1.2.1 and have one remaining glitch; lpr has a problem. I am hoping someone can give me the simple solution: 1. As root, an attempt to 'lpr filename' leads to this error message

Unidentified subject!

There was a recent mention on debian-user of a conversion utility that could covert a red hat package to debian. I lost the reference and could not find it in the archive. Could someone refresh my memory? Thanks, Richard -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to

ppp

The web site archives seem to have disappeared - probably being digested. So this may have been answered. I just installed Debian 1.1.4 on a new hard drive and can't get ppp going. I have kernel support and asked that the module be loaded as well. I am missing something simple. I have built

sanyo cdrom (crd-256P)

A new debian installer has asked me to inquire whether anyone has experience with the subject cdrom unit - his installation won't recognize it. At this writing I have asked him to determine more e.g. - is it IDE - is it ATAPI - what debian version is being used But in the

fvwm2 middle button

I just installed Debian 1.1 on a machineand need some help on a problem: I am using fvwm2 as the window manager and have a 3 button logitech mouse (serial, mouseman). The icon triggered by the middle button sticks to the mouse arrow so that the arrow cannot select from that icon's menu. Is there a

special boot disks

In preparing for debian 1.1 installation I find that the standard installation boot disk does not support the hardware I have. I have found a variety of special boot disks in /buzz/special-kernels, but no description of the hardware configurations each supports. Where on the debian ftp site will I