mysql location?

Hey list,sorry if this is a repeat. The original seems to have bounced off of someones full mailbox. (wierd)I have a couple of fairly easy ones, I think.I'm installing php. I have tried to add mysql both withapt-get, and by compiling it. I get a config error,"no curses/termcap library found", and I

where is mysql?

hey list, I have a couple of fairly easy ones, I think. I'm installing php. I have tried to add mysql both with apt-get, and by compiling it. I get a config error, "no curses/termcap library found", and I clearly do have libncurses. when I chose to just use the mysql client and server debs,

what are these things?

hey list I'd love to identify some mystery files in my home directory. there are 14 of them. they are big, and apparently binary. they are: xaa thru xam, and the last one is xxml.el. Just noticed them yesterday. I have been updating and installing new stuff (including an emacs package). I look

what are these?

hey list I'd love to identify some mystery files in my home directory. there are 14 of them. they are big, and apparently binary. they are: xaa thru xam, and the last one is xxml.el. Just noticed them yesterday. I have been updating and installing new stuff (including an emacs package). I look

is someone collecting my outgoing mail?

Hey list. Wierd. I just got a failure notice from some stange address, saying that a post I sent to this list could not be delivered. Does this sound like some little imp is collecting all of my outgoing mail? Am I being paranoid? Which logs can I check, etc? I don't usually leave exim runnin

A java environment for me

hey, debian guys, Which java development tools should I get? Debian have anything for java 2? I looked at Jbuilder foundation, but that puppy is *huge*. how 'bout emacs support? any ideas? -- Spend less time composing sigs. -tom

exim bewilderment

exim bewilderment hey, it was with mild suprise that I realized that I have *no clue* how to use exim especially with regard to .forward files. I used exim, too, before I upgraded (tho without .forward) can someone direct me to good info, and/or fill me in on how exim forwards mail from differe

partial potato success...

partial potato success... howdy guys, Got slink upgraded to potato, along with ye olde spider-monkey gnome. alas, though, x does not start completely. I get a mouse-button menu for starfish, but no background, etc (you know, like snow on a tv...) do I need to do something other than simply sta

impatient upgrage question

impatient upgrage question Hey guys, I have a fresh, minimal slink on my box. While it's still minimal, I'd like to upgrade it to potato. Should I go ahead and wait till potato is released? anyway, can someone run down the steps to upgrading? What should I put in sources.list? I should be a