Driver compilation question?

2006-06-04 Thread Lachlan Patrick
I want to get some devices working, but it seems I need to compile the drivers for these particular devices. Q: Is there somewhere that keeps compiled drivers for various versions of the [Debian] kernel to save users from having to download all that source code and fiddle around? The drivers are:

Re: How to find software?

2006-03-29 Thread Lachlan Patrick
Lachlan Patrick wrote: > Hi, > > I'm looking for LaTeX or alsaplayer. > Anyone have any idea which Debian 3.1r1 CD > these packages might be on? > > Loki > Thanks to all who replied. One other question: is there an up-to-date Printing How-To somewhere? I nee

How to find software?

2006-03-28 Thread Lachlan Patrick
Hi, I'm looking for LaTeX or alsaplayer. Anyone have any idea which Debian 3.1r1 CD these packages might be on? Loki -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Installation: esd and latex?

2006-03-21 Thread Lachlan Patrick
Hello, I've been installing a Debian 3.1r1 system, burning CDs as necessary. So far I've only used CD 1 and 2 from the set. I'm fairly new to Debian 3.1, and I've some questions, and general feedback about the installation process. NB: I had some trouble getting sound to work on my Soundblast

slink archive?

2001-01-09 Thread Lachlan Patrick
Is slink archived anywhere? A year ago I installed slink on my venerable 486/8MB system and it worked like a charm. Now, slink is apparently gone from the net, so if I just want to install a few packages for my 2.0.38 kernal, how do I do it? I'm a big fan of the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" phi