Re: Can I install packages only for my release?
The secret is that once you've installed the system, put away sysinstall(1). Learn how to use the system level commands for installing packages -- particularly pkg_add(1). Even better, use the ports tree. This may sound terrifying to the uninitiated: what, you mean I should compile all this stuff from source?! but that's the beauty of the ports system. Hi, Thanks for the response. I understand that the ports system is the most up-to-date. However, if I choose to install a package (to install very large packages like openoffice or mozilla say), am I am correct in thinking that I must install from the the directory set aside for my release? If this is the case why is it not a good idea to use sysinstall? Thanks, Rahul __ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Can I install packages only for my release?
Hi, I shall certainly try installing a port instead. I am rather new to FreeBSD and am unclear as to how I can obtain new packages. When I run sysinstall, it does not offer new packages. Does that mean that the new packages are not meant to be installed? Or is it the case that I need to reconfigure it so that it looks in the correct place? If the latter, does sysinstall or pkg_add know to deleter the old version before installing the new one. Thanks for the replies. -Rahul --- paul beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 20, 2003, at 5:06 PM, Rahul Fernandez wrote: Hi, I'm am running 4.9 release. A package called hpijs1.4.1 is installed. I now would like to upgrade to hpijs-1.5. However, this package is only available in 4.9-stable. Can I install the package from 4.9-stable or is it advisable to stick to the packages in my release? why not install it from a port? I use packages as a last resort, and go with ports first. __ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
No sound when playing a CD in FreeBSD 4.9
Hi, I have set up my sound card and am able to hear sound through it when playing mp3 files with xmms. I have the cd plugin for xmms and have, I believe, correctly configured it. The songs on the cd appear in the xmms playlist and a song appears to be playing but I hear nothing. I have checked the mixer levels with aumix and everything seems fine. I have also tried to play a cd using cdcontrol. Again, the cd drive appears to be playing but I hear nothing. The cd player works works fine under linux and windows. If it is relevant, it is a dvd/cd rom combo drive (Lite-on). If anybody has any insght, it would be most appreciated! Thanks, Rahul __ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: No sound when playing a CD in FreeBSD 4.9
Look at chapter 16 in the Handbook. There are some things that you have to do, such as add device pcm or others to your kernel before you can have sound. I have a black Lite-on in my test server and it worked just fine after I configured xmcd to use /dev/acd0c. Kent Hi, Thanks for the responses. My understanding from the handbook was that I did not need to do this as I simply loaded a module (by editing the 'loader.conf' file). Am I mistaken? I am able to hear sound when watching films using mplayer. Does that not mean that the audio cable is connected to the sound card (in response to somebody's suggestion)? I will check later that this is the case. Thanks, Rahul __ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi, I'm am running 4.9 release. A package called hpijs1.4.1 is installed. I now would like to upgrade to hpijs-1.5. However, this package is only available in 4.9-stable. Can I install the package from 4.9-stable or is it advisable to stick to the packages in my release? Thanks, Rahul __ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Can I install packages only for my release?
Hi, I'm am running 4.9 release. A package called hpijs1.4.1 is installed. I now would like to upgrade to hpijs-1.5. However, this package is only available in 4.9-stable. Can I install the package from 4.9-stable or is it advisable to stick to the packages in my release? Thanks, Rahul __ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
