i need help in my debian OS in my pc

2004-10-27 Thread Amit Poddar
the problem in my pc is that i cant get a desktop. how do i get a desktop? i have started using knoppix and it is working fine. i even installed it in the harddrive but i am into to debian. i am planing on gettting a IBM laptop and i want to install linux in it ,especially debian. an i have install

Re: Knoppix question

2004-10-29 Thread Amit Poddar
regarding information on using knoppix, i use knoppix day and nite. and it is debian based. so it is very very secure. u can also install it to the harddrive. i did it. the command on do that is open terminal and type in [sudo su} that is the code line that will make a root user. then type in [ sud

Re: no sound from 'play'

2004-10-30 Thread Amit Poddar
did u configure ur sound card?? first do that . and make sure u have formated ur sound card to the alsa. that is will be the best. aite. feel free to email me bak if u are having any trouble. On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 13:41:13 -0400, Rick Pasotto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I get sounds from gnome act