Andrew Sackville-West wrote:
On Tue, Oct 02, 2007 at 04:26:27PM -0500, Jim Hall wrote:
Douglas A. Tutty wrote:
...
You could set his box up to allow you to ssh into it, or dial in if he
has a modem.
* I could, but I don't really want to be THAT available!
don't tell
Douglas A. Tutty wrote:
On Tue, Oct 02, 2007 at 04:26:27PM -0500, Jim Hall wrote:
* After I've done the above, I can change the conf file (incl.
below). Am I correct in assumeing that changing any "=0" to "=1"
activates that option?
man deluser.conf
Actually
Douglas A. Tutty wrote:
On Tue, Oct 02, 2007 at 12:23:19PM -0500, Jim Hall wrote:
Background: Two Etch installs literally accross the street from each
other with different owners. Mixed up my notes and installed a user
account from the first on the second. The Gnome user manager tool won&#
Background: Two Etch installs literally accross the street from each
other with different owners. Mixed up my notes and installed a user
account from the first on the second. The Gnome user manager tool won't
remove the home directory (I don't know if that's the only thing it
won't remove). I woul
I need to install a Java Runtime Environment (now, for Firefox) on my
churchs computer lab systems (all Sarge). I installed Flash by using the
"flashplugin-nonfree" pkg. I've found something similar for installing a
JRE: "java-package". It works with the Standard Edition of the
following: Sun 1
Roberto C. Sanchez wrote:
On Mon, Jul 25, 2005 at 03:22:10PM -0500, Jim Hall wrote:
Does anyone have experience with Bochs? Can I actually install it, then W98se,
then the software I need to have running with minimum hassle? And yes, I know
that's a very broad question. But I need to
Does anyone have experience with Bochs? Can I actually install it, then
W98se, then the software I need to have running with minimum hassle? And
yes, I know that's a very broad question. But I need to start somewhere.
Jim
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Paul Smith wrote:
%% "Benjamin Sher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
bs> 2) I have alredy downloaded "netinstall" (rc3). I thought that was
bs> for the testing distro.
No. Typically there are never any CD images etc. created for
"testing". "Testing" is not a release; it's a state.
Let me
Martin McCormick wrote:
Piero Piutti writes:
All you need is mplayer, the w32codecs and mozilla-mplayer (aka
mplayerplug-in). It will work as a charm: tested with the Quicktime trailers
on Apple's website.
I second that. I installed MPlayer-1.0pre7 and the codecs
directory that on
Paul Smith wrote:
%% Joey Hess <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
jh> This is a mistake in the CD build. That text is intended to appear on
jh> development CD builds but be removed from the final build, but
jh> apparently noone remembered to remove it.
Sounds like a perfect candidate for the "Th
Henry Gunter wrote:
If i try to print a postscript file
lpr /var/lib/sql-ledger/users/1118008807.invoice.377.ps
there is no response from the printer. I have turned on debug2 which
dumps a ton of info "534 lines" into the log. but i can't seem to find
the problem.
Log can bee seen here.
htt
Sarge, Gnome, Firefox, ALSA, and MIDI are already installed and working.
A user needs a movie player for certain sites. A notice on the site
recommends: Quicktime, Windows Media Player, or RealOne. I searched the
pkg database and found several pkgs that look promising for Quicktime;
"juk" for
H. S. wrote:
In any case, the problem has been solved. A felt tip white-board marker
was immensely helpful ;)
->HS
For those of us who haven't run into this situation yet, could you
please explain how the marker helped.
Jim
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Patrick Rutkowski wrote:
Is the bad keyboard a "Microsoft Intelli-Type" keyboard? If it is, then its
not yet compatible with linux.
It's a four year old Gateway, identical to another system that has no
keyboard problem, so I doubt it's what you're asking about.
Jim
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Sarge; netinstall; only thing installed so far is mc.
Problem: keystrokes don't do what they're supposed to do and this
message pops up--
input: AT Translated Set 2 keyboard on isa 0060/serio 0
Does anyone know what it means?
I tried a different keyboard and the problem seems to have gone awa
Almut Behrens wrote:
OK, seriously, I'm getting the impression that, for whatever reason,
your printer somehow got inadvertendly misconfigured to no longer use
ESP technology.
This impression of yours turns out to be the entire solution to the
problem. Somehow the setting had been changed. I
your very last paragraph.
BTW, I'm only picking on your message because of the sheer size of the
quoted text. Others have done the same thing in this thread, but with
much less quoted material.
On Sat, 11 Jun 2005 19:02:58 -0500, Jim Hall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
Since this discus
Paul Johnson wrote:
http://ursine.ca/Top_Posting#Why_bottom-posting_also_isn.27t_the_answer
On Saturday June 11 2005 5:02 pm, Jim Hall wrote:
BTW, we solved the problem of accidently sending replies to
individuals by using a "Reply-To:" in the header with the lists
address. Not
Almut Behrens wrote:
On Fri, Jun 10, 2005 at 10:47:14PM -0500, Jim Hall wrote:
No matter what I do, this prints on the first page. Each line starts at
the end of the previous one (meaning they're staggered).
<>setpagedevice
%!PS-Adobe-3.0
%%Pages: (atend)
%%BoundingB
That "
Wim De Smet wrote:
Hi,
Okay, since we're talking about etiquette: You're not supposed to send
mails on a public mailing list to people directly (only send to the
person and the mailinglist if they specifically request a CC).
Sometimes the thread goes offtopic and it becomes a personal
discussion
Nicos Gollan wrote:
On Wednesday June 8 2005 20:50, Jim Hall wrote:
Because printing in Linux and I are not on the best of terms, I sort of
expected to see something more CUPS related. I say that because in the
CUPS setup I've done so far I didn't see any lpr commands.
So there
>>What's next?
> Almut Behrens wrote:
Personally, I'd make Firefox "print to file", and then take a closer
look at the resulting PostScript file. First thing to check is whether
you can view that file using gs or gv. In case that works, the problem
might be with some incorrect device specific
Paul Johnson wrote:
On Wednesday June 8 2005 12:17 pm, Jim Hall wrote:
Now that Sarge is released, do I need to point 'update' & 'upgrade'
to "stable", or leave Sarge as the target?
It depends. Do you want to track Sarge or stable? Stable is always
th
Paul Johnson wrote:
On Wednesday June 8 2005 1:32 pm, Jim Hall wrote:
Sounds good. Next link in the chain, will I have to use
'dist-upgrade'?
Yes, though you might find visual representation of what you're doing
helpful. You might want to do this instead:
apt-get install
Lee Braiden wrote:
On Wednesday 08 Jun 2005 20:17, Jim Hall wrote:
Now that Sarge is released, do I need to point 'update' & 'upgrade' to
"stable", or leave Sarge as the target?
No, you can do nothing, if you like.
Pointing it to "stable" w
Now that Sarge is released, do I need to point 'update' & 'upgrade' to
"stable", or leave Sarge as the target?
Jim
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Nicos Gollan wrote:
On Saturday June 4 2005 03:28, Jim Hall wrote:
Results of suggestions.
Tried the Postscript entry; same bad result.
Looked for all pkgs related to xprint. Found: xprt-xprintorg, xprint,
xprint-common. When I tried to remove them, that would also remove
x-window-system! That
Nicos Gollan wrote:
On Friday June 3 2005 04:40, Jim Hall wrote:
Web site page in Firefox. Go to File -> Print -> dialog box. Click
"print" button: page is sent to printer, first page is a PS error, lots
of blank pages follow.
The printer is listed as: QMS 1660@:64.
This l
Sarge system running samba and cups. All computers in lab print to a
printer attached to a Windoze 98 system.
All print test pages print as expected.
Gedit document. Go to File -> Print -> dialog box. Click "print" button:
document prints as expected.
The printer is listed as: QMS 1660.
Web
Ionut Georgescu wrote:
On Wed, 2005-05-25 at 20:43 -0500, Jim Hall wrote:
Brendan wrote:
On Wednesday 25 May 2005 12:02 pm, Stephen Queen wrote:
I've done both of those many times, now and in the past.
It shows up, but no printing commences.
If I may, a comment. I had the print
Jim Hall wrote:
Again, replies are inline.
Jim
Peter J Ross wrote:
On Wed, May 18, 2005 at 09:25:28PM -0500, Jim Hall wrote:
Replies are inline.
Jim
Nicos Gollan wrote:
On Saturday May 14 2005 05:02, Jim Hall wrote:
A user needs MIDI to work in Firefox. I installed
kernel-image
Brendan wrote:
On Wednesday 25 May 2005 12:02 pm, Stephen Queen wrote:
I can think of a couple of things to try here, depending on
how you do things.
1. When you run kprinter, make sure that the pull down list
about 75% down in the kprinter window that is labeled
"Print system currently used:"
Again, replies are inline.
Jim
Peter J Ross wrote:
On Wed, May 18, 2005 at 09:25:28PM -0500, Jim Hall wrote:
Replies are inline.
Jim
Nicos Gollan wrote:
On Saturday May 14 2005 05:02, Jim Hall wrote:
A user needs MIDI to work in Firefox. I installed
kernel-image-2.6.8-686, then
Replies are inline.
Jim
Nicos Gollan wrote:
On Saturday May 14 2005 05:02, Jim Hall wrote:
A user needs MIDI to work in Firefox. I installed
kernel-image-2.6.8-686, then ALSA. Ran alsaconf. Everything seemed fine,
but no MIDI in Firefox. Can't find a plugin. Is there any way to make
Fi
A user needs MIDI to work in Firefox. I installed
kernel-image-2.6.8-686, then ALSA. Ran alsaconf. Everything seemed fine,
but no MIDI in Firefox. Can't find a plugin. Is there any way to make
Firefox recognize and use ALSA?
In another recent thread, part of the advice was to "tell your
applic
Stephen R Laniel wrote:
On Thu, May 12, 2005 at 08:42:38PM -0500, Jim Hall wrote:
Using Sarge. I'm currently using the uchicago.edu mirror for updates &
upgrades, however it's almost never available on Saturdays. I have used
the utility that finds the fastest mirror (netselect, I
Using Sarge. I'm currently using the uchicago.edu mirror for updates &
upgrades, however it's almost never available on Saturdays. I have used
the utility that finds the fastest mirror (netselect, I think). Since
this system uses a DSL, I don't believe speed is paramount. Can anyone
recommend a
Jon Dowland wrote:
On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 15:05:01 -0800, Paul Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I would add [SOLVED] to the subject somewhere and post a summary of what
fixed it. Basically, think about what you would like to find when you
search Google for mailing list archives for the answer...
T
I've noticed a certain variability in ending threads. Is there a
particular way to do this, or is it as simple as replying to the last
post and adding "problem solved" to the subject?
Jim
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Clive Menzies wrote:
On (02/12/04 20:34), john gennard wrote:
Clive Menzies wrote:
[snip]
Hi John
You need to edit /boot/grub/menu.lst with a text editor. I have a
rather complex grub set-up (which was an interesting learning
experience) on a spare windows machine in our office which has two
driv
ken keanon wrote:
Hi,
I'm still toying with the idea of fully replacing Windows w Debian
GNU/Linux. The doubt I am still having is this: will I be able to use
all the data that I had created under Windows, those documents, emails,
images, audios and videos? Anyone has done a complete and succe
Rogério Brito wrote:
On Nov 28 2004, s. keeling wrote:
Change the fs type in /etc/fstab to "auto":
#
/dev/fd0 /floppy auto defaults,user,noauto 0 0
I guess that the now-recommended mount point for floppies is under the
/media directory,
I'm looking for clarification of what I see the floppy mount/unmount
process doing on Sarge.
1) A native Linux disc will mount/unmount without asking for a fs type.
2) A DOS/Windoze disc asks for a fs type.
3) I believe the default Sarge install for floppy support is a module.
4) Where do I find
Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote:
William Ballard wrote:
Whenever Lilo used to mess up with Woody, I'd:
1) Boot from the Woody CD.
2) Mount my existing single Debian partition as /
3) Execute a shell
4) Make sure /vmlinuz and /vmlinuz-old pointed to the right
places in /boot.
5) Exit the shell.
6) Run "make s
Felixk Karpfen wrote:
On 2004-11-21, Jules Dubois <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 13:50:38 -0500, Williams, Allen wrote:
4. I can't log in to the X desktop as root. Where do I fix that?
It's a security feature. If you're using GDM, there's a configuration
option at the login scre
Matt Zagrabelny wrote:
1. It never asked me the hardware config questions I was used to with both
woody and sarge. What happened to them, how do I find out what device support
is installed, and get support for devices that might not be installed (i.e.,
download drivers for stuff- although now tha
On a dual boot system (W98 & Sarge), I have to restrict all except
specific users from using W98. I've read the Grub manual and need to
know if a modified "menu.lst" will do the job.
First, I believe I use the 'hide' command so the normal menu isn't seen.
Then, use 'title' as a message to the u
Emmanuel Merliot wrote:
Sorry for advance if this sounds like "deja vu" ...
That is, i am a java developer and i wanted to install "debian-friendly" the
new jdk150.
So, as i can't find a jdk1.5.0.diff.gz like file to do the job with alien
and the file.rpm i pick from Sun's site, i wrote it from the
Duncan Lithgow said in another thread that "I will never get rid of
windoze totally because I need to run AutoCAD sometimes."
I hate to see anyone suffer needlessly. Buy either Crossover or
LinuxCAD. Crossover is the longer term solution for any other Windoze
programs you may be forced to use in
This message just showed up in my inbox. The original sender asked it be
forwarded to the list. I have no idea how I and "vorlon" became involved.
Jim
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Gilbert, Joseph wrote:
Hey guys,
Anyone have any suggestions for good games available on Debian? What are
some good resources for keeping abreast with what is happening in the Linux
gaming world? I know this is an oh-so-frivilous of a question for me to
ask. ;-)
Joe
Battle for Wesnoth
Good.
Kamaraju Kusumanchi wrote:
Hi all
I read this list regularly. I find that people who want to try
Debian for the first time are often confused about the fact the there
are three debian distributions and do not know which one to choose. As
usual, everyone wants to do the right thing the first time
on Sarge, is there a way to list every installed package? I don't think
I need things like libs, just the package names. I need to compare two
systems.
Jim
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Eric Scott wrote:
Heya, I've got a new woody installation. My Panasonic E15 monitor
diplays up to 1024x768. 800x600 works with the default settings on
basically any operating system, but to get 1024x768 to purr I had to
tweak the refresh rate(s). First I figured out on Windows that it only
William Ballard wrote:
On Thu, Oct 21, 2004 at 01:05:04PM -0700, Paul Johnson wrote:
Actually, you did (but not deliberately). Knoppix (from at least this
year) gets both up and running automagically. Get them the newest
Knoppix, and next time you're over there to fix their Windows system
again,
William Ballard wrote:
My brother in law and nephew are above-average with computer skills but
not C programmers. Both are resistant to trying the Knoppix CD I burned
for them because I told them it's going to be really hard for them to
get their sound card or network card or what have you work
John Schmidt wrote:
> On Sunday 10 October 2004 09:45 pm, Jim Hall wrote:
>
>>Greetings,
>>
snip
>>
>>About a year ago, my local LUG set up a small weekly newspaper with
>>Linux. The workstations are dual boot W98/RedHat 7.3 (don't ask, long
>>sto
Greetings,
I volunteer in my church's computer lab (hence my email name) and
advocate Linux where and whenever possible. We have a sarge system as a
test system. A very knowledgeable Debian expert (call him Buddy) helped
me set it up. I started getting used to it, especially apt, because I've
b
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