With more than 90 percent of the desktop market, we cannot realistically
expect Windows to vanish in the face of Linux. That being the reality,
creating a more secure computing environment cannot be accomplished
through abandonment -- 'security through obscurity.' Instead, we see
that education
Do any Debian users have Linux installed on a Dell desktop with a
flat-panel monitor? If so, I'll need help finding the correct video
configuration. A quick check using Knoppix results in the video mode
being unknown. Thanks.
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imply, a Linux-bashing question.
I'm considering moving from Windows XP to some form of Linux, most
likely debian. I'd like to know beforehand, what functionality I'll lose
when moving from Windows to debian. For instance, poin
Hi All,
I just purchased a Dell for my home office and am interested in using
Debian on a partition. As my only Linux experience comes from a Mac, I
have some questions:
1) Will I be able to easily dual-boot Windows or Linux using yaboot, or
will I need to go through some BIOS mumbo-jumbo?
2)
I fixed the problem I was experiencing with Mutt complaining it couldn't
open a temporary file." I changed the "set tmpdir" in .muttrc from /tmp
to ~/Mail/tmp (and after creating the directory) restarted Mutt and the
pager works fine. I think I need just a bit more GUI for my mail app.
Thanks
Is there any way to set ink density, through CUPS, perhaps? Pages
printed now appear as if all text is set to bold. Within Mac OS X, on
the other hand, I can set ink density and pages printed appear much
crisper with bolded text appearing darker than normal fonts. Any tips on
how to emulate this fr
Paul E Condon wrote:
On Sat, Oct 02, 2004 at 11:45:01PM -0400, Ed Sutherland wrote:
I'm trying Mutt and keep running up against "Could not open temporary
file" whenever I attempt to open a message. What's the cause or
solution? Thanks.
Ed
I'm not sure, but
I'm trying Mutt and keep running up against "Could not open temporary
file" whenever I attempt to open a message. What's the cause or
solution? Thanks.
Ed
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What's happened to filters in mozilla-thunderbird 0.8? The menu
I have no problems running filters etc.. Anyone having filter problems
too, please attach more info to: bug #272954.
The problem is that when Thunderbird 0.8 included the one local f
What's happened to filters in mozilla-thunderbird 0.8? The menu item
Message->Create Filter from Message is ghosted (even when a message is
selected) and running a filter from Tools->Run Filters on Folders isn't
working (i.e. the messages aren't moved to individual folders.) Filters
were workin
After looking at screenshots of X.org, it seems to be more graphically
up-to-date than XFree86. But, I have some questions:
1) Can X.org be apt-gotten? (otherwise, where and how)
2) How difficult is replacing xfree with x.org?
3) Any issues specific to the ppc architecture I should be aware? Tha
Raghavendra Bhat wrote:
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When I try to logout, the screen goes to black and the cursor
locks-up. The only way to reboot then is to hit the reset
But the problem disappears once I set "Automatically login again after X
server crash" to ON. This option
Has anyone else experienced problems logging out of KDE 3.3 (the ppc
version)? When I try to logout, the screen goes to black and the cursor
locks-up. The only way to reboot then is to hit the reset button. This
never happened with KDE 3.2.
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What do I add to my sources.list to apt-get install the latest
mozilla-thunderbird and kde 3.3?
I added 'deb ftp ftp.us.debian/org unstable' but apt said I already have
the latest versions -- although I'm running TB 0.5 and KDE 3.2. Thanks.
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When I try booting into Linux (the ppc version), I get "Default Catch!" when
yaboot reaches the Apple OpenFirmware screen. The boot process freezes at
that point. This is on a NewWorld iMac. Is there a solution less than
reformatting the debian partition and reinstalling? Thanks.
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I'm encountering an error during dual-booting with Yaboot. After Yaboot
reaches the Apple OpenFirmware screen and prints this:
Copying OF device tree...done
Calling quiesce...
Returning 0x140 from prom_init
I get this error:
DEFAULT CATCH!
code=300 at %SRR0:0140390 %SRR1:00083030
OpenFirmware
Is there a way to shutdown my computer within Gnome or KDE without having to
first log-out, then picking 'shutdown'? (I know *nix systems are designed
for 24/7, but many desktop computer users prefer shutting down overnight.)
Secondly, is there a debian package easing the migration from Microsoft
How do I get Firefox 9 (which I believe reinstated postscript/default
printing support) for the PPC architecture? I try apt-get install
mozilla-firefox and am told it is already the latest version. It's not
-- I'm using 0.8. Thanks.
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How do I enable Gnome sound so I can play audio CDs and MP3 files on my
iMac? I've enabled the sound server on startup item from the "Sound"
preference menu item, but Gnome says /dev/dsp doesn't exist. What is my
next step? Thanks.
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Where can I apt-get the latest ppc version of mozilla-firefox? (I need
the one which reinstated CUPS printing.) Thanks.
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How do I start mysql in Debian? Thanks.
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Kent West wrote:
apt-cache search openoffice | grep spell
then install the language speller(s) you want
myspell-en-us (American English) is already installed.
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Kevin C. Smith wrote:
I had to:
# mkdir /usr/lib/openoffice/share/dict
# ln -s /usr/share/myspell/dicts/ ooo
and then spellchecking worked.
I just tried that. Nothing changed. Any switch or toggle I'm forgetting
to throw? Thanks.
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How do I get OpenOffice to spell-check my documents? Am I missing a
package? Whenever I select "Spellcheck" from the Tools menu, OpenOffice
says spell-checking is complete -- although there are some words spelled
incorrectly on purpose.
AbiWord correctly spell checks my documents, but I prefer
Anyone familiar with OpenBSD? I installed it and am having trouble
booting it from the OpenFirmware prompt: I get an "innappropriate
filetype or format" error. Thanks.
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does it install? Thanks.
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How do I back-up my MySQL databases to a CD disc?
Also, what is the best firewall app for Gnome users?
Thanks.
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Bram Mertens wrote:
On Sun, 2004-08-22 at 18:41, Ed Sutherland wrote:
[...]
Ah, PhpMyAdmin. I ran across it in a MySQL online tutorial and
downloaded it. It's not installed because of all the editing and
hoop-jumping involved. I now need to find a tutorial for installing
PHPMy
Kevin Mark wrote:
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On Sun, Aug 22, 2004 at 12:45:30AM -0400, Ed Sutherland wrote:
I'm one of those persons switching from a major desktop (OS X) to Linux
(the PPC version of Debian's distro.) I want something like Filemaker
Hi Ed,
S.D.A. wrote:
On Sun, Aug 22, 2004 at 12:45:30AM -0400 or thereabouts, Ed Sutherland wrote:
<>I'm one of those persons switching from a major desktop (OS X) to
Linux
(the PPC version of Debian's distro.) I want something like Filemaker
<>Seriously, MySQL has a fairly d
I'm one of those persons switching from a major desktop (OS X) to Linux
(the PPC version of Debian's distro.) I want something like Filemaker
Pro. I know there is MySQL, but frankly, the difficulty level makes me
want to just run and hide in a corner. :) Is there a simple alternative?
Thanks.
How do I open a hypertext link in Thunderbird? At the moment, clicking
on a link does nothing. I want the Web page to open within Firefox. Thanks.
Ed
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On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 20:14:54 -0400, Ralph Katz wrote:
> On 08/17/04 14:20, Kenneth Jacker wrote:
>> I'm specifying the "PostScript/Default" printer in the "Print..."
>> dialog (*not* any of the Xprint printers ... *that* subject deserves
>> another thread!).
How do get Firefox to print to "PostSc
Any PPC users lurking about here? I just finished tinkering with
OpenDarwin, but think I'm returning to the Debian nest. A question, though:
I'll be using the PPC version of Sarge. But text in the console (not
text in X) is clipped on the left edge of the screen. ("Linux is printed
"inux" on my
I'm using Gnome and Thunderbird. At some point today, Thunderbird
stopped opening the default Web browser when I clicked on a hypertext
link from within an e-mail. I have to copy the URL from Thunderbird and
paste it into Firefox.
How do I renable URLs within Thunderbird and Gnome? (It is preve
Does anyone know when the correct Mozilla-Firefox be available for the
PPC? I have 9.0.1, but it still crashes when I choose Print Preview or
try to print. (I prefer the Linux version to the OSX, but need a working
printing function. BTW, it won't save HTML or text pages, either.)
Thanks.
Ed
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I have a couple questions about Mozilla-Firefox and Mozilla-Thunderbird
for the ppc.
1. I updated Thunderbird and the my settings (including mail) were
overwritten. To prevent this from happening in the future, what steps
need I take?
2. I understand the Mozilla package folks recently reinstat
I've tried Afterstep. Good interface (the 'wharf' takes some getting
used to) but was a bit flakey when I tried to run GNUmail -- the mail
app's windows kept flickering.
Ed
Jon Dowland wrote:
I gave the gnustep livecd a go the other day out of curiosity. Not bad
but a bit skimpy. A while ago I a
for
instance), the display would flicker.
With Gnome, the GNUstep AddressManager opens, but within minutes would
'bomb' (with a lit bomb and a message the app required rebooting.)
So, all in all, fluxbox seems the best windowmanager I've tried yet.
Ed
Tony Godshall wrote:
Accord
I like the GNUstep approach to applications, but am not crazy about the
windowmanagers -- windowmaker and nextstep. Are there any better
windowmangers for GNUstep? I think AddressManager is far better (at
least for me) than that offered by Gnome or KDE.
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Firefox 0.8 is acting oddly when trying to print with xprt-xprintorg
installed. Here is the sequence of events:
1) boot system
2) type "xplsprinters" and get a list of printers (hp940c@:64,
xp_pdf_spooldir_tmp_Xprintjobs@:64).
3) start mozilla-firefox and pick hp940c@:64 as the printer.
4) a mes
How do I start Xprt-xprintorg for Debian?
Additionally, how do I set the XPSERVERLIST variable in bash?
And create a printer xplsprinters can see? (right now, it says no
printers are defined -- although there is one CUPS printer.) Thanks.
Ed
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I'm considering moving from one of the giant desktop environments
(Gnome) to a svelter window manager (blackbox or windowmaker.) I
understand some apps require only the gnome or kde toolkits, while
others require the whole kit-and-kaboodle to operate. I'm wondering if
these app categories can p
I'm using Gnome 2.6 and trying to get gDesklets to work. The several
desklets I've tried have all complained about 'possible broken sensors.'
Does anyone know for certain which desklets actually work with debian
and Gnome 2.6? Thanks.
Ed
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On Thursday 17 June 2004 01:43 pm, Chris Metzler wrote:
> On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:23:24 +
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> Ed Sutherland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I'm running on the PPC version of Debian -- probably explains this:
> I don't think so. After all, if you look a
ay 17 June 2004 08:29 am, Chris Metzler wrote:
> On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:44:56 -0400
>
> Ed Sutherland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > What is the Gnome application serving as an addressbook? I've tried to
> > apt-get gnome-pim and it no longer exists.
>
> Really?
Where can I find the best-quality CUPS-compatible printer driver for an
HP inkjet (HP940c)? I tried the one recommended by linuxprinting and it
didn't work. The New HP Inkjet driver included with cup-sys gives dark,
muddy print-outs with o ften bad registration and so-so font support.
Thanks.
Ed
What is the Gnome application serving as an addressbook? I've tried to
apt-get gnome-pim and it no longer exists. I need something like KDE's
addressbook. Thanks.
Ed
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I 'discovered' a way for Gnome to use my CUPS printer. Before, Gnome
applications would only print to lpr. I discovered I could replace lpr
with xpp to bring up a great printer interface -- works like a charm.
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I've been trying to apt-get (through mirrors.kernel.org) Gnome 2.2.6 for
the ppc. Debian says there is an unmet dependency:
"The following packages have unmet dependencies:
Depends: gnome-games (>=1:2.6.0) but 1:2.4.3-3 is to be installed"
What do I do? Thanks.
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Thanks. I don't want to get a flame-war started, but is Gnome 2.6
comparable to KDE in the following areas: CUPS support (using a CUPS
printer from within Gnome), address book and configurability? The
reason I ask, is that I prefer the Gnome 'look' and would like to have
just one 'major' deskto
Can I apt-get gnome 2.6 for the ppc? If so, what's the filename and/or
do I need to add a source to my apt sources list? Thanks.
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I'm using the PPC Debian distro. I'd like to try gDesklets for my Gnome
environment. Does anyone have experience with gDeskets? I have a few
questions. I click on the gDesklets icon and nothing happens -- at least
no windows or sign of anything happening. What gDeskets work on a
PPC-based syste
Except for your advice, I received zero responses from either list, so I
reinstalled.
Ed
Clive Menzies wrote:
You might ask on debian-PPC, where the percentage of Mac users is
likely higher.
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How do I bypass Yaboot and boot my Debian distro? I tried to fix the Gnome
adjust-time bug (the one where it always says a tool to adjust time is not
present) by using the recommended Gnome-System-Tools.
When I rebooted, the Apple OpenFirmware screen came up after the second stage
of Yaboot and sa
I'm trying to play an audio CD from XMMS. The problem: while the CD is
detected and plays, there is no music.
System sounds can be heard in KDE. The aRTS Builder example files can be
heard. The OSS and aRTS output is specified in XMMS. Still, no sound.
Anyone have a clue what I'm missing? Thank
I went back into CUPS and found the new printer entry had "Printer
Fault!" next to it. I switched from the "recommended" printer driver for
the HP940c to the "HP New" driver that came with CUPS and the printer
starts up immediately. Thanks for the tip.
Ed
P
I set up my HP940c inkjet printer in CUPS using the
HP-DeskJet_950C-hpijs.ppd file. After I hit the "Print" command in
OpenOffice, nothing prints, even though the status says "processing."
The printer shows no signs it is receiving anything (usually there is a
blinking light.)
Is there anyway
upport in your
kernel."
How do I set the correct permissions for /dev/mixer? Thanks.
Ed
Andrew Perrin wrote:
On Thu, 10 Jun 2004, Ed Sutherland wrote:
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Still, I am unable to mount /dev/hdb or /dev/cdrom in order to play the
audio CD.
...and therein lies your problem. Except in ver
While "eject" alone did nothing, "eject -v" ejected the CD after giving
these messages:
digital:/home/ed# eject -v
eject: using default device `cdrom'
eject: device name is `cdrom'
eject: expanded name is `/cdrom'
eject: `/cdrom' is not mounted
eject: `/dev/hdb' can be mounted at `/cdrom'
eject:
How do I eject a CD within Debian?
I tried "eject /dev/cdrom"
The "eject" command replied: "Unable to open /dev/hdb"
There is a /dev/hdb file. There is an fstab entry:
/dev/hdb /cdrom iso9660 ro,user,noauto 0 0
But /dev/hdb isn't mounted. When I try to mount /dev/hdb, I get this error:
"wrong fs t
What are the steps I need to enable sound within KDE and play audio CDs?
Thanks.
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Is there anyway to display the wordcount in the status bar of the editor?
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A very simple question: how do I start spamassassin so that it begins weeding
out spam from my Kmail inbox? Thanks.
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I'm considering moving from YDL -- great Mac hardware support,
dinosaur-like update schedule -- to Debian. Questions --
What is the latest kernel that supports iMac hardware?
Is it best to download and burn a Debian ppc distro or use the
net-install? Thanks.
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