Re: slrn help please

I am far from being knowledgable on Linux but I struggled with this recently and this worked for me on debian 1.2 with the most recent deb version of slrn. Go to the appropriate line in your .slrnrc script file. Remove the % sign to uncomment the line. You do need to use the quote marks. Mainta

home directory

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Re:home directory

As a brand new linux/debian user (with help from this list) I have installed debian from downloaded disks and used the 12-96 InfoMagic disk set to dselect packages. I have configured and compiled the kernel (I think/hope). Now when I boot I get a message " no directory /home/(my account name). L

Re: newbie questions

I am sure this is dead simple and explained in several places but I'm getting nowhere fast. I am using a Micron pentium 100 and have Win95 operating on a partitioned 2 gig HD. I choose win95 or debian through OS2 boot manager and debian boots from its partition with LILO. I also have a debian s

Disk partitioning

FIPS, but I haven't been able to find it. What OS does it run under? Where can I find it? Thanks for the help. Gary Gifford ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: just starting

Thank you all for the help regarding downloading and creating installation disks. I now have the full set and will attempt to install as soon as I can work up the courage to repartition my hard drive. Has anyone tried to set up Debian on an Iomega Jaz drive? Gary Gifford ([EMAIL PROTECTED

just starting

I am a rank beginner and I know this question will display ignorance (perhaps terminal) but --- I downloaded the installation instuctions from debian.org and started to download resq1440.bin to my 1.44 floppy. The download went quickly but I then got a message saying the file doesn't fit on the f