When I write a file to disk using VIM I repeatedly get
the following error message:
"Can't write viminfo file /.viminfo!"
Other than this the files seem to be saved correctly.
Can anyone explain the significance of this message to
me and explain how to fix it.
Thanks.
-Abner
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This is very frustrating. I have 3 Linux books that I
have consulted as well as the man page and I can't
figure out how to use tar to back up my /home
directory from where it resides on /dev/hdd to my
other hard drive /dev/hdb7.
I accidentaly ran fsck today without making the file
system read onl
Can someone tell me search and replace commands I can
use to convert comma delimited text in form:
"field 1","field 2","field 3"
to text file to be used in tabular latex file of form:
field 1 & field 2 & field 3
I did this once before but it took me a few hours to
figure out and I don't recall how
I am using Potato with Lexmark 312 postscript laser
printer. I have successfully been able to print latex
documents using dvips which automatically pipes to
lpr. However when I try to use lpr directly for
instance to pipe result of ls or print a text file I
get the following message:
parport0:dete
I recently have begun using MySQL on my desktop
non-networked pc. I have created several tables and
databases. I would like to know the location in my
file system I could find these for back up puposed. I
tried to use find utility but could not find these on
my hard drive.
Please email cc: as I am
Is it possible and how to change to smaller font so
higher number of characters are displayed on on line
of my screen? I am not using a gui. Is this
application specific or will this change all
applications on my console? I am using Potato.
Please cc: to my email as I am currently not
subscribed. T
During installation of potatoe from cd-roms my
computer crashed due to problem with cd drive which is
now fixed. The main system was installed but no other
applications. Now I can boot into Linux but have been
having problems installing applications.
I have used "apt-cdrom add" to add three cd-rom
I have a Plextor PlexWriter CDRW/CDROM drive and have
been getting the following error message when
attempting to mount this drive:
(I type: mount -t iso9660 -r /dev/hdc /cdrom)
hdc: packet command error: status=0x51 (DriveReady
SeekComplete Error)
hdc: packet command error: status=0x04
ATAPI devi
My current free subscription to MSN will expire
shortly. I was never able to connect using Linux
through that service and obviously they would provide
no support to me. Can anyone recommend a dial up
internet service provider in the Hartford, CT area
that is relatively Linux friendly?
I am trying to install Potatoe 2.2r3 from CD-rom.
First I booted to CD then after initial partitioning,
initiallizing, etc. I rebooted using a boot floppy. I
gave the machine a name. Then when it was time to
install applications through apt-get my CD-rom was not
auto-detected. I was asked to enter
I am trying to install Potato 2.2r3 from CD-rom onto a
system with Gigabyte GA-7DXR main board, 1.4 Athalon
processor, two 20 GB hard drives, and Plextor
PlexWriter 12/10/32 CD-RW drive. The hard drives are
master and slave on the primary ide controller. The
PlexWriter is on the secondary ide contr
I have a Matrox G450 AGP video card and will be
attemptint to install 2.2r3 Potato shortly. Is it
possible to get a graphical user interface working
with this video card and 2.2r3? Will I need additional
driver or patch? Thanks.
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I have am currently dual booting to debian and would
like to change to rely more on debian and related
applications.
I currently collect lists of information on many
topics such as restaurants, phone lists, file folders,
slides using a database program, Lotus approach. Since
I am the only user of
I am planning on building a computer from various
components with the intent of setting it up to dual
boot to Debian and Windows ME. Initially I had ordered
an Athalon 1.3 Ghz processor and Abit KT7A motherboard
but then got cold feet and canceled my order after
reading some negative posts on this
I am building a new computer (a first for me) and will
be using an Abit KT7A motherboard with Athlon 1.3 Ghz
cpu. I would appreciate recommendations for a video
card which could be auto detected or at least very
easy to install for X window system. I have tried
installing a Linux drive for an NVIDI
--- Peter Whittam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ok, I am new at this so be cool about it.
> when I start debian it immediately uses the
> graphical login,
> can I change this option to console login?
>
> regards newbee
>
I am relatively new to this too. I know that during
installation you can se
Does anyone have successful experience dialing in to
MSN (micrsoft network) with wvdial. I keep getting bad
password error. I have rechecked the configuration
file and the correct password is entered. Is there a
security string of characters before or after the
password perhaps? I have emailed MSN
I have been trying to install the NVIDIA drivers for
my NVIDIA 32mb GeForce 2 card without much success. I
succeeded in downloading two tar files from the NVIDIA
web site under windows and then decompressing them
into my /usr/local directory. This created two new
directories /usr/local/NVIDIA_GLX-0
I have been trying to install the NVIDIA drivers for
my NVIDIA 32mb GeForce 2 card without much success. I
succeeded in downloading two tar files from the NVIDIA
web site under windows and then decompressing them
into my /usr/local directory. This created two new
directories /usr/local/NVIDIA_GLX-0
So as not to turn this into a why I should be using
another internet access provider forum let me explain
that I recently purchased a Dell computer that came
with a free year of MSN dial up access so that is what
I am using for now. I configured wvdial with my
correct user name and password and pho
I received in the mail a copy of the "Debian GNU/Linux
Bible" just a few days ago. I haven't had much of a
chance to read it yet but it seems kind of
superficial, despite being nearly 600 pages. I also
have been in the process of installing Debian and
related applications. One thing the version of
Thanks for your replies. I found the files
/usr/local/NVIDIA. I untarred them in /usr/local. No I
don't know why "make install" won't work.
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In the continuing saga of this unix/linux novice
trying to install NVIDIA drivers from floppy I learned
how with the help of the responses from this list to
mount my floppy and decompress my tar files using "tar
-xzvf NVIDIA.tar.gz". I could see written to the
screen all the various files being unz
I am trying to load a tar file driver from floppy
disk. There is a file "floppy" in my root directory.
This is empty. How do I find the file on my floppy disk?
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I am trying to install a Linux driver for my NVIDIA
GTS2 Geforce video card. Their site lists RPM, RPMS,
and tar files for non-RPM systems. I should use the
tar file, right?
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I have been attempting to install Potato 2.2r3 from
CD-ROMS onto my Dell 4100 pentium III with 32MB NVIDIA
GeForce2 video card and 8 year old CrystalScan 1572
monitor. Using apt-get I intended to install X-windows
packages with several window managers and gave best
guesses for my monitor maximum re
I can boot my Debian 2.2r3 cd-rom just fine but at the
point in the installation process when the
applications are to be installed I get a message that
my cd-rom drive was not auto detected and that I
should specify a device file for accessing the cd-rom.
I am clueless about this. Why could debian
I am reinstalling debian 2.2r3 from CD after aborting
mid floppy disk installation a last week. My hard
drive I already partitioned last week as per
partitioning mini-How To recommendations. The thing is
I don't remember which partition was intended for what
purpose and the only way I can guess thi
I need to buy a couple of monitors and specifically I
am considering the Viewsonic EF70. Does anyone have
experience using this monitor with Debian and X windows?
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I am like you a complete novice to unix/linux and in
the process of installing Debian on my PC. I haven't
installed a GUI yet so I can't help you directly with
that but I can recommend a book that helped me get a
basic understanding of the bash shell and Linux
utilities and file system organization
I am repartitioning my hard drive using cfdisk. I will
be configuring a dual boot PC with Debian potatoe and
Windows ME. For Windows use is LBA preferred? I
apologize if this is somewhat off topic of debian but
I would not be faced with this dilema if I wasn't
trying to install Debian. Thanks.
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Just to clarify I tried again to use DOS fdisk as
found on Windows ME StartUp floppy. I may be
overlooking something but it does not appear possible
to make more than one primary partition on a single
physical hard drive with this application.
I have downloaded the floppy disk images of "rescue"
a
I have a 40 GB hard drive and I am in the process of
partitioning it and reinstalling Windows ME in
expectation of installing Patatoe 2.2r3 when I receive
the CDs from Cheapbytes. I have been generally trying
to follow directions provided in Linux Partitioning
mini-FAQ by Karsten Self and in Instal
Is there a simple open source Linux database program
available that can access Dbase IV file types. I have
many Dbase IV files with personal and scientific
information such as a CD library, address file,
medical information, 35mm slide catalog which I now
access via Lotus Approach.
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I am planning to install Debian potatoe release on my
Dell 4100 pentium III with 60 GB HD. I have read
through several different versions of installation
instruction posted at various places on the web and
few things remain unclear to me.
Should I partition my disk immediately prior to
installatio
Amazon has a book listed, "Debian GNU Linux Bible", as
not yet published but availability expected in Febuary
2001. Does anyone have any knowledge about when this
is to be published and what if any version of Debian
distro will accompany book. Thanks.
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I am planning a home ethernet with one Windows and one
Linux Potatoe computer with a hub. My installed
ethernet cards are 10/100 and I would like to use the
higher 100 speed system. My cable options are 100 kHz
or Cat 5e in either: "PVC solid cable" or "Plenum
solid cable" or "Stranded cable" or Ca
I am currently running windows but am planning to
install Debian potatoe soon and I am in the market for
a new laser printer. The HP 1200 Laserjet appears to
be a good for my purposes and budget but I did not see
a Linux driver listed on their web site. Is there a
compatible driver in the patatoe d
I just can't take it anymore! My $2000.00 Dell PC with
256 meg RAM running MS Windows ME crashes hourly at
least. I am ready to take the plunge and give Linux a
try.
I am a professional but not in computers. Is it
possible for a mere mortal to install Debian on his
desktop PC in dual boot configur
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