Re: yellowdog-general Digest 30 Sep 2000 19:14:53 -0000 Issue 250

Subject: Re: yellowdog-general Digest 30 Sep 2000 19:14:53 -0000 Issue 250
From: dG (taveren@bigfoot.com)
Date: Tue Oct 03 2000 - 09:00:41 MDT

Do it yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Bryson" <patandmelissa@earthlink.net>
To: <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: yellowdog-general Digest 30 Sep 2000 19:14:53 -0000 Issue 250

> Take me off this list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> yellowdog-general-digest-help@lists.yellowdoglinux.com wrote:
>
> > yellowdog-general Digest 30 Sep 2000 19:14:53 -0000 Issue 250
> >
> > Topics (messages 6834 through 6861):
> >
> > YDL and supported NIC's
> > 6834 by: antadam <antadam@lunch-lady.com>
> > 6837 by: Bryan Stillwell <bstill@terraplex.com>
> >
> > Unable to boot using 2.2.17 kernels
> > 6835 by: Pete Peters <ppeters@broadcastzone.com>
> > 6848 by: Darren Graham <dfgraham@scs.dera.gov.uk>
> >
> > I need help with the IMG/ISO CD IMAGE
> > 6836 by: "Ruiz, Juan" <Juan.Ruiz@circle.com>
> > 6838 by: dG <taveren@bigfoot.com>
> > 6841 by: "ARA" <Mr.choppah@ifrance.com>
> > 6846 by: Adam <adamhadm@frontiernet.net>
> >
> > Looking for a ppd for the HP Deskjet 1220C
> > 6839 by: ryu-jin@bigfoot.com
> >
> > Installation of YDL onto MPG4
> > 6840 by: Adam Attarian <adam@adama.am>
> > 6843 by: Dan Burcaw <dburcaw@terraplex.com>
> >
> > using AppleTalk networking
> > 6842 by: Gawain Reifsnyder <gawain@guitar.net>
> >
> > yellowdog-general Digest 28 Sep 2000 18:51:42 -0000 Issue 249
> > 6844 by: "William F. Hostman" <aramis@gci.net>
> >
> > YDL 1.2 server, new G4, no usb keyboard response
> > 6845 by: "William F. Hostman" <aramis@gci.net>
> > 6850 by: <jlhagen@collins.rockwell.com>
> >
> > Squid
> > 6847 by: Morten Røÿnseth <Morten.Ronseth@coil.no>
> >
> > Having problems installing YDL on my Powerbook G3 1999
> > 6849 by: "Ruiz, Juan" <Juan.Ruiz@circle.com>
> > 6851 by: <jlhagen@collins.rockwell.com>
> >
> > Pismo dep modules and startx trials
> > 6852 by: "Kevin J. Holland" <hollandk@ULV.EDU>
> >
> > Pismo dep modules and startx trials (help w/ this one)
> > 6853 by: "Kevin J. Holland" <hollandk@ULV.EDU>
> >
> > .exe
> > 6854 by: C Colbert <ccolbert@cccomm.com>
> > 6855 by: christopher.murtagh@wcg.mcgill.ca
> >
> > apache/Frontpage
> > 6856 by: C Colbert <ccolbert@cccomm.com>
> >
> > need help with modem...
> > 6857 by: David Griffith <dl.griffith@mail.utexas.edu>
> > 6858 by: dsbelile <dsbelile@mediaone.net>
> >
> > Adding packages
> > 6859 by: "Eric L. Santelices" <eric@santelices.com>
> > 6860 by: "Paul J. Lucas" <pjl@best.com>
> >
> > Modem/internet problem on an iMac
> > 6861 by: Som Datye <som@li.is>
> >
> > Administrivia:
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> >
> > Subject: Re: YDL and supported NIC's
> > Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 14:52:45 -0400
> > From: antadam <antadam@lunch-lady.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > it worked on the 2.4 kernel running red hat, but haven't tried it for
> > ydl yet. someone told me to upgrade the kernel all you do is go get
> > the new kernel from ydl's site and put it in your system folder.
> > that doesn't sound right...is that true?
> >
> > >Have you tested it out on the 2.4.x kernels yet? If they don't work
> > >there, you should send a message to Jeff Garzik
> > >(jgarzik@mandrakesoft.com) so that it works in the next official
> > >release...
> > >
> > >Bryan
> > >
> > >--
> > > Terra Soft Solutions, Inc. | Software Engineer
> > > http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/ | bstill@terraplex.com
> > > GPG fingerprint: 3608 4610 8C08 B8EB 0970 9686 8A93 386C 6116 EFE2
> > >
> > >On Thu, Sep 28, 2000 at 09:01:57AM -0400, antadam wrote:
> > >>believe it or not, the new fa 311 chips (the newest netgear ethernet
> > >>cards) do work. don't ask me how i got it to work. you need the
> > >>drivers from www.scyld.com, but they're a pain in the ass to get
> > >>working...i mean compiling them right b/c the directions for the
> > >>additional stuff you need to compile sucks big time.
> > >>adam
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>>Hi,
> > >>>
> > >>>On the YDL support page the following devices are supported as being
> > >>>supported, namely MACE, BMAC, BMAC+, and DEC 21041 ethernet
interfaces.
> > >>>Does anybody have any experience in adding extra cards to their
machines?
> > >>>We are about to set up a firewall using 'ipchains' and I'd just like
to
> > >>>sample others experience before we shop cards.
> > >>>
> > >>>Thanks in advance.
> > >>>
> > >>>Cheers,
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>-Morten
> > >>>
> > >>>---------------------------------------------------------------
> > >>>Coil AS http://www.coil.no
> > >>>Morten Lerskau Rønseth mailto:morten.ronseth@coil.no
> > >>>Karenslyst Allé 16d Tlf.: (47) 2254 1820
> > >>>0278 Oslo Fax : (47) 2254 1821
> > >>>Norway Mob.: (47) 9343 4357
> > >>> ICQ : 25163080
> > >>
> > >>--
> > >>Adam Newhard
> > >>antadam@lunch-lady.com
> > >>Lunch Lady Industries
> > >>http://www.lunch-lady.com
> > >
> > >Content-Type: application/pgp-signature
> > >Content-Disposition: inline
> > >
> > >Attachment converted: HD 9 Gig:Untitled 13 (????/----) (0000A3DA)
> >
> > --
> > Adam Newhard
> > antadam@lunch-lady.com
> > Lunch Lady Industries
> > http://www.lunch-lady.com
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Re: YDL and supported NIC's
> > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 13:32:23 -0600
> > From: Bryan Stillwell <bstill@terraplex.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > On Tue, Sep 28, 1999 at 02:52:45PM -0400, antadam wrote:
> > >it worked on the 2.4 kernel running red hat, but haven't tried it for
> > >ydl yet. someone told me to upgrade the kernel all you do is go get
> > >the new kernel from ydl's site and put it in your system folder.
> > >that doesn't sound right...is that true?
> >
> > That's what you would do if we had 2.4 kernels available, but 2.4 is
> > still in the testing phase and we haven't built any yet. Also that only
> > applies if you're using BootX, if you were using yaboot it would go in
> > /boot on your linux partition.
> >
> > Bryan
> >
> > --
> > Terra Soft Solutions, Inc. | Software Engineer
> > http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/ | bstill@terraplex.com
> > GPG fingerprint: 3608 4610 8C08 B8EB 0970 9686 8A93 386C 6116 EFE2
> >
>
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> > Part 1.3.1.2Type: application/pgp-signature
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Unable to boot using 2.2.17 kernels
> > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 12:00:06 -0700
> > From: Pete Peters <ppeters@broadcastzone.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: "Linuxppc-User (E-mail)" <linuxppc-user@lists.linuxppc.org>,
> > "Yellow Dog - General (E-mail)"
> > <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> >
> > Resending this w/ a different subject line. Maybe somebody will respond
this
> > time. **PLEASE!!**
> >
> > Works okay using 2.2.15-2.9.0 kernel that installed w/ the YDL 1.2
distro.
> > Couldn't get X to work using XFree86, so went w/ Xpmac.rev10. Video is
kinda
> > slow in console; real slow redraws in X. Reading the archives indicates
XF4
> > should resolve this, so I figured I would install a newer kernel first,
but
> > computer will not boot w/ newer kernel. MacOS launches, BootX launches,
then
> > I get the following:
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > Welcome to Linux, kernel 2.2.17
> >
> > started at :Ox00000000
> > linked at
> > frame buffer at
> > MSR
> > HID0
> > ICTC
> >
> > booting...
> > ---------------------------------
> > ...and that's where it stays. I get the same result using precompiled
> > binaries or kernels I build myself from BenH, Kernel.org and
penguinppc.org.
> > One difference; on BenH's kernel it reboots every 3 minutes (I timed
it).
> >
> > Other info:
> > PPC 9500 upgraded w/ PowerLogix G3 card
> > MacOS 8.6
> > 128 MB ram
> > ATI Rage Orion video card (Rage 128 chip, 16 MB vram)
> > (2) 2 GB SCSI drives: sda -> MacOS
> > sdb -> / and swap
> > BootX v1.2.2 -> Set G3 cache enabled, no kernel arguments
> > PowerLogix G3/G4 Profiler control panel set to disable built-in
motherboard
> > cache and enable backside cache. dmesg confirms this is happening.
> >
> > So, I am tired and frustrated. Any and all constructive ideas welcome.
> >
> > Pete
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Re: Unable to boot using 2.2.17 kernels
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 08:41:32 +0100
> > From: Darren Graham <dfgraham@scs.dera.gov.uk>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > First of all, try a slightly older kernel 2.2.15pre19 from Ben's
> > website. Second use "no video" in the BootX options. Third of all make
> > sure you have the correct system.map and modules files. I have had
> > problems with the 2.2.15-2.9.0 kernel on my G4 but the later kernel
fixed
> > the problems i was having. I'm not 2.2.17 at all.
> >
> > I hope this helps
> >
> > Darren
> >
> > At 12:00 28/09/00 -0700, you wrote:
> > >Resending this w/ a different subject line. Maybe somebody will respond
this
> > >time. **PLEASE!!**
> > >
> > >Works okay using 2.2.15-2.9.0 kernel that installed w/ the YDL 1.2
distro.
> > >Couldn't get X to work using XFree86, so went w/ Xpmac.rev10. Video is
kinda
> > >slow in console; real slow redraws in X. Reading the archives indicates
XF4
> > >should resolve this, so I figured I would install a newer kernel first,
but
> > >computer will not boot w/ newer kernel. MacOS launches, BootX launches,
then
> > >I get the following:
> > >
> > >---------------------------------
> > >Welcome to Linux, kernel 2.2.17
> > >
> > >started at :Ox00000000
> > >linked at
> > >frame buffer at
> > >MSR
> > >HID0
> > >ICTC
> > >
> > >booting...
> > >---------------------------------
> > >...and that's where it stays. I get the same result using precompiled
> > >binaries or kernels I build myself from BenH, Kernel.org and
penguinppc.org.
> > >One difference; on BenH's kernel it reboots every 3 minutes (I timed
it).
> > >
> > >Other info:
> > >PPC 9500 upgraded w/ PowerLogix G3 card
> > >MacOS 8.6
> > >128 MB ram
> > >ATI Rage Orion video card (Rage 128 chip, 16 MB vram)
> > >(2) 2 GB SCSI drives: sda -> MacOS
> > > sdb -> / and swap
> > >BootX v1.2.2 -> Set G3 cache enabled, no kernel arguments
> > >PowerLogix G3/G4 Profiler control panel set to disable built-in
motherboard
> > >cache and enable backside cache. dmesg confirms this is happening.
> > >
> > >So, I am tired and frustrated. Any and all constructive ideas welcome.
> > >
> > >Pete
> >
> > __________________________________________________
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> > and do not represent the views, policy or understanding of
> > any other person or official body.
> > ___________________________________________________
> > "We seek not the answers but to better understand
> > the question"
> > - Kane, Kung Fu
> > ___________________________________________________
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> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: I need help with the IMG/ISO CD IMAGE
> > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 15:13:06 -0400
> > From: "Ruiz, Juan" <Juan.Ruiz@circle.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: "'yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com'"
> > <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> >
> > AFTER DOWNLOADING THE IMAGE FILE I TRIED TO BURN THE CD BUT I CAN SEEM
TO
> > FIND ANY SOFTWARE THAT WILL WORK MY BURNER IS ON A PC SO I NEED SOME
SORT OF
> > PC SOFTWARE THA WILL BE ABLE TO BURN THIS IMAGE.
> >
> > <<...>>
> > juan pablo ruiz
> > Network Administrator
> > 1600 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
> > SUITE 200
> > MCLEAN , VA 22102
> > TEL 703 . 288 . 7328
> > FAX 703 . 288 . 4703
> > CEL 703 . 926 . 2283
> > juan.ruiz@circle.com
> > <<Juan Ruiz>>
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Juan Ruiz
> > Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 11:26:03 -0400
> > From: "Ruiz, Juan" <Juan.Ruiz@circle.com>
> >
> > <<...>>
> > juan pablo ruiz
> > Network Administrator
> > 1 600 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
> > SUITE 200
> > MCLEAN , VA 22102
> > TEL 703 . 288 . 7328
> > FAX 703 . 288 . 4703
> > CEL 703 . 926 . 2283
> > juan.ruiz@circle.com
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Re: I need help with the IMG/ISO CD IMAGE
> > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 16:04:29 -0500
> > From: dG <taveren@bigfoot.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > WHY ARE YOU TYPING IN ALL CAPITALS? IT IS VERY friggin ANNOYING
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ruiz, Juan" <Juan.Ruiz@circle.com>
> > To: <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 2:13 PM
> > Subject: I need help with the IMG/ISO CD IMAGE
> >
> > >
> > > AFTER DOWNLOADING THE IMAGE FILE I TRIED TO BURN THE CD BUT I CAN SEEM
TO
> > > FIND ANY SOFTWARE THAT WILL WORK MY BURNER IS ON A PC SO I NEED SOME
SORT
> > OF
> > > PC SOFTWARE THA WILL BE ABLE TO BURN THIS IMAGE.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > <<...>>
> > > juan pablo ruiz
> > > Network Administrator
> > > 1600 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
> > > SUITE 200
> > > MCLEAN , VA 22102
> > > TEL 703 . 288 . 7328
> > > FAX 703 . 288 . 4703
> > > CEL 703 . 926 . 2283
> > > juan.ruiz@circle.com
> > > <<Juan Ruiz>>
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Re: I need help with the IMG/ISO CD IMAGE
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 00:16:19 +0200
> > From: "ARA" <Mr.choppah@ifrance.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> >
> > I burned on my PC successfully usin Padus Discjuggler
> > Both YDL 1.2 & linuxPPC
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "dG" <taveren@bigfoot.com>
> > To: <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 11:04 PM
> > Subject: Re: I need help with the IMG/ISO CD IMAGE
> >
> > > WHY ARE YOU TYPING IN ALL CAPITALS? IT IS VERY friggin ANNOYING
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Ruiz, Juan" <Juan.Ruiz@circle.com>
> > > To: <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> > > Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 2:13 PM
> > > Subject: I need help with the IMG/ISO CD IMAGE
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > AFTER DOWNLOADING THE IMAGE FILE I TRIED TO BURN THE CD BUT I CAN
SEEM
> > TO
> > > > FIND ANY SOFTWARE THAT WILL WORK MY BURNER IS ON A PC SO I NEED SOME
> > SORT
> > > OF
> > > > PC SOFTWARE THA WILL BE ABLE TO BURN THIS IMAGE.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > <<...>>
> > > > juan pablo ruiz
> > > > Network Administrator
> > > > 1600 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
> > > > SUITE 200
> > > > MCLEAN , VA 22102
> > > > TEL 703 . 288 . 7328
> > > > FAX 703 . 288 . 4703
> > > > CEL 703 . 926 . 2283
> > > > juan.ruiz@circle.com
> > > > <<Juan Ruiz>>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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>
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> >
> > Subject: Re: I need help with the IMG/ISO CD IMAGE
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 01:09:41 +0300
> > From: Adam <adamhadm@frontiernet.net>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > I have not yet downloaded the install CD. What is the correct
> > procedure to do this? I have heard of using the disk image?
> >
> > Thanks Adam
> >
> > ps.. Also, what address do I use?
> >
> > Adam Done Studios,
> > Commercial Photography
> > and Digital Imaging
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Re: Looking for a ppd for the HP Deskjet 1220C
> > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:07:48 +0800
> > From: ryu-jin@bigfoot.com
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > >Well, the PPD file for the HP 1200 is there and the 1220 is not likely
to be
> > >much different. Might need to watch out for the PostScript version
that its
> > >written for compared with what interpreter you're actually running.
Most of
> > >the stuff in the PPD file is paper handling stuff and built-in font
list.
> > >
> > >I'm emailing the HP1200 PPD file to you separately.
> > >
> > Can that ppd be ok also for an HP 895CXi ?? My Linux can "contact" the
> > printer
> > but I cant print anything.
> > thx
> > matte
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Installation of YDL onto MPG4
> > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 17:37:04 -0400
> > From: Adam Attarian <adam@adama.am>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> >
> > Hey All-
> >
> > I have an MP G4, and, of course want to install linux onto it and play
> > around. I am a 'newbie', but I have searched the avialable resources
prior
> > to posting this message.
> >
> > I obviously can not install from the YDL 1.2CS CD, so how do I install.
I
> > have a second internal IDE HD that I can partition any time? How do I
> > install linux with out using the CD?
> >
> > I see the files at
> > ftp://millennium.terraplex.com/pub/updates/kernel/dual-g4/ , however
there
> > are are also what looks to be applicable files at
> > http://ppclinux.apple.com/~benh/ . Which files do I need from where, and
how
> > do I get started?
> >
> > Best Regards,
> >
> > Adam Attarian
> >
> > ---
> > Adam Attarian
> > adam@adama.am
> > http://www.adama.am/
> > ---
> > AIM - Customs114
> > ---
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Re: Installation of YDL onto MPG4
> > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:48:59 -0600
> > From: Dan Burcaw <dburcaw@terraplex.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > >I suggest you wait a few days for us to put up the CS 1.2.1 ISO
> >
> > which will allow you to install onto the MP G4s.
> >
> > >I have an MP G4, and, of course want to install linux onto it and play
> > >around. I am a 'newbie', but I have searched the avialable resources
prior
> > >to posting this message.
> > >
> > >I obviously can not install from the YDL 1.2CS CD, so how do I install.
I
> > >have a second internal IDE HD that I can partition any time? How do I
> > >install linux with out using the CD?
> > >
> > >I see the files at
> > >ftp://millennium.terraplex.com/pub/updates/kernel/dual-g4/ , however
there
> > >are are also what looks to be applicable files at
> > >http://ppclinux.apple.com/~benh/ . Which files do I need from where,
and how
> > >do I get started?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Dan
> >
> > Terra Soft Solutions, Inc.
> > http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: using AppleTalk networking
> > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:14:11 -0500
> > From: Gawain Reifsnyder <gawain@guitar.net>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > It appears that my install of YDL has the appletalk networking
> > components already installed. Is there a simple way to get it
> > running? I've read some of the netatalk documentation, but I don't
> > want to start installing and reconfiguring things if I don't have
> > to...
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Gawain Reifsnyder
> > Guitar.net, Inc.
> > http://guitar.net
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Re: yellowdog-general Digest 28 Sep 2000 18:51:42 -0000 Issue
249
> > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 20:26:26 -0800
> > From: "William F. Hostman" <aramis@gci.net>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > CC: YDL 1.2 server@gci.net, new G4@gci.net,
> > no usb keyboard response@gci.net
> >
> > Did you move the ramdisk.image.gz file to the same location as yaboot
and
> > the kernel?
> >
> > the ramdisk.image.gz from the cd works OK. But it really needs to be
with
> > the kernel image. And it really helps if yaboot is on the same partition
> > too, but not essential.
> >
> > If not, do so and edit the yaboot.config to point to them all in the
same spot.
> >
> > If that fails, it's probably a kernel problem. Also, keep in mind that
> > you'll need to pop over to the command-line window during package
installs
> > and do the backport-enabling bit (it is documented on BenH's page, but
you
> > may not see the link as being obvious, so keep trying til you find it.
It
> > starts with rm mouse and rm usbmouse, then a mkdir, a mknod, and two ln
> > commands. I did it after the dev package, don't do it before, or the
> > package will overwrite parts of it...), and thus was able to get both
> > mouseconfig and xconfigurator to be happy. (I still had to edit a few
> > files... I'll put my changes list up at
> > http://home.gci.net/~aramis/ydl/index.html so you can see all the points
> > where I had to moify stuff to make YDL happy. Hope this helps.
> >
> > >Hi all,
> > >
> > >we have a new G4 with usb keyboard, mouse and zip drive along with YDL
1.2
> > >champion server. We have a minimal installation of the MAC OS still
> > >installed. I can boot from the CD and things load fine. I can see the
> > >'loading kernel ...' message and console messages scroll by. I noted
some
> > >below:
> > >
> > >----
> > >usb: ... assigned device no # 1
> > >
> > >usbcore: usb devise not responding, giving up ( error = -101)
> > >
> > >hda:hda: lost interrupt
> > >----
> > >
> > >These don't seem like a good omen, but the kernel loads and we get to
the
> > >YDL installation screens. Yeah. BUT the keyboard does not work. I have
> > >tried to unplug it and plug it back in but nothing seems to work. I
have
> > >tried moving the ramdisk and vmlinux images to the MAC partition and
boot
> > >using the infamous 'boot hd:,yaboot.tbxi' . I'm not sure why I don't
have
> > >to specify a partition number but the loader does it's job and I see
> > >loading kernel ..... . The kernel loads and I see the same console
messages
> > >so I expect trouble and I get to the same spot at the beginning of RH
> > >installer program and the keyboard won't work.
> > >
> > >I keep reading about benh's kernel so I replaced the vmlinux from YDL
1.2
> > >that I moved to the MAC partition with vmlinux-2.2.17pre20-ben3.gz but
it
> > >seems to crash during the loading kernel.... part. Does it require a
> > >complimentary ramdisk image to work correctly????
> > >
> > >I've also read about the boot loader associated with the lost interrupt
> > >errors that we are seeing but I don't understand how a boot loader
would be
> > >involved there. yaboot has done it's job the kernel was found and
loaded.
> > >Oh well.
> > >
> > >I would appreciate any help that I could get. We have a cd burner in
our
> > >labs so I could try lots of different things.
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >John
> > >
> >
> > William F. Hostman | "Smith & Wesson: THe original Point and Click
> > interface!"
> > Aramis 0602 C55A364-C S kk+ as+ hi+ dr+ va++(--) so+ zh++ vi+ da++ sy-
ge-
> > 533
> > aramis@gci.net http://home.gci.net/~aramis Vilani: uilamaanamti
sirohbrankilin
> > IMTU 1.0: tc tm++ tn- t4-- tt+ to- tg-- ru+ ge 3i+ c+ jt-() au+ st- ls
> > pi+() ta+ he+(-) kk+ as+ hi+ dr+ va++(--) so+ zh++ vi+ da++ sy- ge- pi+
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: YDL 1.2 server, new G4, no usb keyboard response
> > Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 20:32:30 -0800
> > From: "William F. Hostman" <aramis@gci.net>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > Did you move the ramdisk.image.gz file to the same location as yaboot
and
> > the kernel?
> >
> > the ramdisk.image.gz from the cd works OK. But it really needs to be
with
> > the kernel image. And it really helps if yaboot is on the same partition
> > too, but not essential.
> >
> > If not, do so and edit the yaboot.config to point to them all in the
same spot.
> >
> > If that fails, it's probably a kernel problem. Also, keep in mind that
> > you'll need to pop over to the command-line window during package
installs
> > and do the backport-enabling bit (it is documented on BenH's page, but
you
> > may not see the link as being obvious, so keep trying til you find it.
It
> > starts with rm mouse and rm usbmouse, then a mkdir, a mknod, and two ln
> > commands. I did it after the dev package, don't do it before, or the
> > package will overwrite parts of it...), and thus was able to get both
> > mouseconfig and xconfigurator to be happy. (I still had to edit a few
> > files... I'll put my changes list up at
> > http://home.gci.net/~aramis/ydl/index.html so you can see all the points
> > where I had to moify stuff to make YDL happy. Hope this helps.
> >
> > >Hi all,
> > >
> > >we have a new G4 with usb keyboard, mouse and zip drive along with YDL
1.2
> > >champion server. We have a minimal installation of the MAC OS still
> > >installed. I can boot from the CD and things load fine. I can see the
> > >'loading kernel ...' message and console messages scroll by. I noted
some
> > >below:
> > >
> > >----
> > >usb: ... assigned device no # 1
> > >
> > >usbcore: usb devise not responding, giving up ( error = -101)
> > >
> > >hda:hda: lost interrupt
> > >----
> > >
> > >These don't seem like a good omen, but the kernel loads and we get to
the
> > >YDL installation screens. Yeah. BUT the keyboard does not work. I have
> > >tried to unplug it and plug it back in but nothing seems to work. I
have
> > >tried moving the ramdisk and vmlinux images to the MAC partition and
boot
> > >using the infamous 'boot hd:,yaboot.tbxi' . I'm not sure why I don't
have
> > >to specify a partition number but the loader does it's job and I see
> > >loading kernel ..... . The kernel loads and I see the same console
messages
> > >so I expect trouble and I get to the same spot at the beginning of RH
> > >installer program and the keyboard won't work.
> > >
> > >I keep reading about benh's kernel so I replaced the vmlinux from YDL
1.2
> > >that I moved to the MAC partition with vmlinux-2.2.17pre20-ben3.gz but
it
> > >seems to crash during the loading kernel.... part. Does it require a
> > >complimentary ramdisk image to work correctly????
> > >
> > >I've also read about the boot loader associated with the lost interrupt
> > >errors that we are seeing but I don't understand how a boot loader
would be
> > >involved there. yaboot has done it's job the kernel was found and
loaded.
> > >Oh well.
> > >
> > >I would appreciate any help that I could get. We have a cd burner in
our
> > >labs so I could try lots of different things.
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >John
> > >
> >
> > William F. Hostman | "Smith & Wesson: THe original Point and Click
> > interface!"
> > Aramis 0602 C55A364-C S kk+ as+ hi+ dr+ va++(--) so+ zh++ vi+ da++ sy-
ge-
> > 533
> > aramis@gci.net http://home.gci.net/~aramis Vilani: uilamaanamti
sirohbrankilin
> > IMTU 1.0: tc tm++ tn- t4-- tt+ to- tg-- ru+ ge 3i+ c+ jt-() au+ st- ls
> > pi+() ta+ he+(-) kk+ as+ hi+ dr+ va++(--) so+ zh++ vi+ da++ sy- ge- pi+
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Re: YDL 1.2 server, new G4, no usb keyboard response
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 11:14:23 -0500
> > From: <jlhagen@collins.rockwell.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > I have yaboot.tbxi, yaboot.conf, ramdisk-image.gz, vmlinux, and
> > vmlinux-2.2.17pre20-ben3.gz all on the mac partition. I just tried Ben's
> > pre20 kernel with the YDL 1.2 ramdisk which didn't work. I guess the
> > ramdisk has to match the kernel it was built for.???? I don't think this
is
> > a yaboot problem, it seems to work just fine. I believe this is a kernel
> > issue.
> >
> > Thanks John
> >
> > "William F. Hostman" <aramis@gci.net> on 09/28/2000 11:32:30 PM
> >
> > Please respond to yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > cc:
> >
> > Subject: YDL 1.2 server, new G4, no usb keyboard response
> >
> > Did you move the ramdisk.image.gz file to the same location as yaboot
and
> > the kernel?
> >
> > the ramdisk.image.gz from the cd works OK. But it really needs to be
with
> > the kernel image. And it really helps if yaboot is on the same partition
> > too, but not essential.
> >
> > If not, do so and edit the yaboot.config to point to them all in the
same
> > spot.
> >
> > If that fails, it's probably a kernel problem. Also, keep in mind that
> > you'll need to pop over to the command-line window during package
installs
> > and do the backport-enabling bit (it is documented on BenH's page, but
you
> > may not see the link as being obvious, so keep trying til you find it.
It
> > starts with rm mouse and rm usbmouse, then a mkdir, a mknod, and two ln
> > commands. I did it after the dev package, don't do it before, or the
> > package will overwrite parts of it...), and thus was able to get both
> > mouseconfig and xconfigurator to be happy. (I still had to edit a few
> > files... I'll put my changes list up at
> > http://home.gci.net/~aramis/ydl/index.html so you can see all the points
> > where I had to moify stuff to make YDL happy. Hope this helps.
> >
> > >Hi all,
> > >
> > >we have a new G4 with usb keyboard, mouse and zip drive along with YDL
1.2
> > >champion server. We have a minimal installation of the MAC OS still
> > >installed. I can boot from the CD and things load fine. I can see the
> > >'loading kernel ...' message and console messages scroll by. I noted
some
> > >below:
> > >
> > >----
> > >usb: ... assigned device no # 1
> > >
> > >usbcore: usb devise not responding, giving up ( error = -101)
> > >
> > >hda:hda: lost interrupt
> > >----
> > >
> > >These don't seem like a good omen, but the kernel loads and we get to
the
> > >YDL installation screens. Yeah. BUT the keyboard does not work. I have
> > >tried to unplug it and plug it back in but nothing seems to work. I
have
> > >tried moving the ramdisk and vmlinux images to the MAC partition and
boot
> > >using the infamous 'boot hd:,yaboot.tbxi' . I'm not sure why I don't
have
> > >to specify a partition number but the loader does it's job and I see
> > >loading kernel ..... . The kernel loads and I see the same console
> > messages
> > >so I expect trouble and I get to the same spot at the beginning of RH
> > >installer program and the keyboard won't work.
> > >
> > >I keep reading about benh's kernel so I replaced the vmlinux from YDL
1.2
> > >that I moved to the MAC partition with vmlinux-2.2.17pre20-ben3.gz but
it
> > >seems to crash during the loading kernel.... part. Does it require a
> > >complimentary ramdisk image to work correctly????
> > >
> > >I've also read about the boot loader associated with the lost interrupt
> > >errors that we are seeing but I don't understand how a boot loader
would
> > be
> > >involved there. yaboot has done it's job the kernel was found and
loaded.
> > >Oh well.
> > >
> > >I would appreciate any help that I could get. We have a cd burner in
our
> > >labs so I could try lots of different things.
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >John
> > >
> >
> > William F. Hostman | "Smith & Wesson: THe original Point and Click
> > interface!"
> > Aramis 0602 C55A364-C S kk+ as+ hi+ dr+ va++(--) so+ zh++ vi+ da++ sy-
ge-
> > 533
> > aramis@gci.net http://home.gci.net/~aramis Vilani: uilamaanamti
> > sirohbrankilin
> > IMTU 1.0: tc tm++ tn- t4-- tt+ to- tg-- ru+ ge 3i+ c+ jt-() au+ st- ls
> > pi+() ta+ he+(-) kk+ as+ hi+ dr+ va++(--) so+ zh++ vi+ da++ sy- ge- pi+
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Squid
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 09:25:02 +0200
> > From: Morten Rønseth <Morten.Ronseth@coil.no>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Has anubody managed to get squid running under YDL...? I've tried both
the
> > supplied version and compiled it myself. After it creates a socket on FD
> > 2050 and then - segmentation fault...
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> > Coil AS http://www.coil.no
> > Morten Lerskau Rønseth mailto:morten.ronseth@coil.no
> > Karenslyst Allé 16d Tlf.: (47) 2254 1820
> > 0278 Oslo Fax : (47) 2254 1821
> > Norway Mob.: (47) 9343 4357
> > ICQ : 25163080
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Having problems installing YDL on my Powerbook G3 1999
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 09:52:35 -0400
> > From: "Ruiz, Juan" <Juan.Ruiz@circle.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: "'yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com'"
> > <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> >
> > Well i got rid of the the Mac os and i created a minimal os install of
mac
> > ok and i was using yabbot at first everything seemed fine untill i got
the
> > setup screen i could not us the keyboard it was dead abosolutly dead i
mean
> > the caps light came on and so forth but linux would not reconize it, so
i
> > went back and wiped the mac os again and made aminimal install again on
a
> > 300mb hfs partition then i install BootX and it seem to run better but
then
> > when i got to the install screen again no keyboard has anyone run into
this
> > problem??? Thanks
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Re: Having problems installing YDL on my Powerbook G3 1999
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 11:20:14 -0500
> > From: <jlhagen@collins.rockwell.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > Hi Juan,
> >
> > "check the mail list for YDL 1.2 server, new G4, no usb keyboard
response"
> > I am having the same problem with a brand new G4 and haven't heard of
any
> > good ideas to try. Basically it's broken. If you get a solution please
post
> > with SOLUTION in the title so we catch it on the mailing lists.
> >
> > Thanks, John
> >
> > "Ruiz, Juan" <Juan.Ruiz@circle.com> on 09/29/2000 08:52:35 AM
> >
> > Please respond to yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > To: "'yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com'"
> > <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> > cc:
> >
> > Subject: Having problems installing YDL on my Powerbook G3 1999
> >
> > Well i got rid of the the Mac os and i created a minimal os install of
mac
> > ok and i was using yabbot at first everything seemed fine untill i got
the
> > setup screen i could not us the keyboard it was dead abosolutly dead i
mean
> > the caps light came on and so forth but linux would not reconize it, so
i
> > went back and wiped the mac os again and made aminimal install again on
a
> > 300mb hfs partition then i install BootX and it seem to run better but
then
> > when i got to the install screen again no keyboard has anyone run into
this
> > problem??? Thanks
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Pismo dep modules and startx trials
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 08:14:45 -0500
> > From: "Kevin J. Holland" <hollandk@ULV.EDU>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > I asked for some help two weeks ago to finish my ydl install on my
> > pismo, but got distracted. I also want to preface that I'am a
> > beginner at this and the commands to move, create directories and the
> > like are new and it would be helpful it those directions were spelled
> > out clearly, because most of the time I'm rather clueless. I'm
> > enjoying this process and can't wait till all is functioning with
> > stability and ease.
> >
> > Here's what I've got thus far...Pismo 2000 powerbook with lots of RAM.
> >
> > I boot up with Command-Option-F-O and type "boot hd:9,yaboot.tbxi"
> > and Linux launches just fine with some minor problems.
> >
> > Along the way the dependency module doesn't load ant this error
> > message is given"finding module dependencies Dep Mod: Can't open
> > /Lib/Modules/2.2.15pre14/modules dep for writing [FAILED]
> >
> > The instructions I have been following all along for the install have
> > been from modctek.com, adventures in Linux and everything has gone
> > pretty good except modules and startx
> >
> > On my bootstrap I'm using a kernel fro Benjamin Herrenschmidt's page
> > "vmlinux-2.215pre14-Ben1.
> >
> > On page two from the modctek page which deals with fixing dep modules
> > it says to get this files "modules-2.2.15pre14-ben1.tar.gz" from
> > http://ppclinux.apple.com/~benh, but that version is not there. So, I
> > used this file "modules-2.2.17pre20-ben3.tar.gz" and I THINK I
> > installed it in the right place but I still get the loading dep
> > modules error.
> >
> > So If anyone knows what I'm doing wrong with this file or if it is
> > even compatible, let me know. I also need help extracting and
> > untarring this file correctly and making sure it gets into
> > /lib/modules correctly, which is a challenge for me
> >
> > startx also crashes.
> >
> > Any help is great
> >
> > Kevin,
> > hollandk@ulv.edu
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Pismo dep modules and startx trials (help w/ this one)
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 13:38:58 -0500
> > From: "Kevin J. Holland" <hollandk@ULV.EDU>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > THIS IS THE COMPLETE MESSAGE; THE LAST ONE I HIT THE SEND BUTTON TOO
> > SOON, SORRY.
> >
> > I asked for some help two weeks ago to finish my ydl install on my
> > pismo, but got distracted. I also want to preface that I'am a
> > beginner at this and the commands to move, create directories and the
> > like are new and it would be helpful it those directions were spelled
> > out clearly, because most of the time I'm rather clueless. I'm
> > enjoying this process and can't wait till all is functioning with
> > stability and ease.
> >
> > Here's what I've got thus far...Pismo 2000 powerbook with lots of RAM.
> >
> > The instructions I have been following all along for the install have
> > been from modctek.com, adventures in Linux
> >
> > I boot up with Command-Option-F-O and type "boot hd:9,yaboot.tbxi"
> > and Linux launches just fine with some minor problems. Running
> > 2.2.15pre14 Kernel .
> >
> > Problem #1:
> > Along the way the dependency module doesn't load ant this error
> > message is given"finding module dependencies Dep Mod: Can't open
> > /Lib/Modules/2.2.15pre14/modules dep for writing [FAILED]
> >
> > On page two from the modctek page which deals with fixing dep modules
> > it says to get this file "modules-2.2.15pre14-ben1.tar.gz" from
> > http://ppclinux.apple.com/~benh, but that version is not there. So, I
> > used this file "modules-2.2.17pre20-ben3.tar.gz" and I THINK I
> > installed it in the right place but I still get the loading dep
> > modules error. I can't find version modules-2.2.15pre14-ben1.tar.gz;
> > should I have used this. I'm also a little unclear if I untarred and
> > unzipped the file in the right directory. This is kinda of a mess
> > already huh?
> >
> > Problem #2
> > startx doesn't start...Here is the message dialog I get...
> > Could not find config file!
> > Tried:
> > /root/XF86Config
> > /etc/XF86Config
> > /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/XF86Config
> > Fatal server error: no config file found
> >
> > Next I tried to run Xconfigurator but received a critical server erro
> > reading /etc/sysconfig/mouse.
> > Xconfigurator check permissions of /etc/sysconfig/mouse
> > Xconfigurator: make sure you are running this program as root
> >
> > My response to this is Huh? I'm lost.
> >
> > Next I tried installing the rpm that is recommended by the Modctek
> > install and It didn't seem to work either. I could have installed it
> > wrong, though. the point at which in the instructions it says to type
> > in Xautoconfig and I get a brand new XF86config file...where is this
> > done? At the root prompt?
> >
> > This is where I stand...looking pretty good but not quite there. Your
> > wisdom, patience and technical expertise is desired and appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Kevin Holland
> > hollandk@ulv.edu
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: .exe
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 15:33:41 -0700
> > From: C Colbert <ccolbert@cccomm.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I installed YDL last week and slowly I've been working through
> > problems...I've got one that I can't figure out...
> >
> > In running an install.sh script the script calls an ".exe" file...at
that
> > point the script stops with the message:
> >
> > cannot execute binary file
> >
> > I tried using chmode to change the permissions on the file but got the
same
> > message.
> >
> > HELP
> >
> > Craig
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Re: .exe
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 18:36:58 -0400 (EDT)
> > From: christopher.murtagh@wcg.mcgill.ca
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: C Colbert <ccolbert@cccomm.com>
> > CC: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > On Fri, 29 Sep 2000, C Colbert wrote:
> > >In running an install.sh script the script calls an ".exe" file...at
> > >that point the script stops with the message:
> >
> > Sorry if ths is obvious but this looks like a windoze or DOS
executable.
> > What package are you installing? You cannot install packages for Intel
> > Linux (or other platform *nix's) unless you re-compile them. This means
> > that Intel RPMs are not compatible with PPC linux.
> >
> > Find the source code for the package and re-compile.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > --
> >
> > Christopher Murtagh
> > Webmaster / Web Communications Group
> > McGill University
> > Montreal, Quebec
> > Canada
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: apache/Frontpage
> > Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 16:20:39 -0700
> > From: C Colbert <ccolbert@cccomm.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Is anyone running apache with Frontpage extentions on YDL
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: need help with modem...
> > Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 02:01:12 -0500
> > From: David Griffith <dl.griffith@mail.utexas.edu>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > I just recently installed YDL on a PM 7300/200 with a Global Village
> > Teleport 56 external modem (ROM upgraded to V90). I'm trying to get
online
> > through XF86, but I can't seem to find any information on where to find
a
> > driver or even a walkthrough to make sure everything is set up
correctly.
> > Can anyone help?
> >
> > dlg
> >
>
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Re: need help with modem...
> > Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 09:41:47 -0400
> > From: dsbelile <dsbelile@mediaone.net>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > David Griffith wrote:
> >
> > > I just recently installed YDL on a PM 7300/200 with a Global Village
> > > Teleport 56 external modem (ROM upgraded to V90). I'm trying to get
online
> > > through XF86, but I can't seem to find any information on where to
find a
> > > driver or even a walkthrough to make sure everything is set up
correctly.
> > > Can anyone help?
> > >
> > > dlg
> >
> > well never rely on the gui ( x-server ) do it command line and you will
know
> > it is absolutely running.
> >
> > ls -al /dev/modem
> >
> > you should see some thing like :
> >
> > /dev/modem -> /dev/ttys0
> >
> > if not than create the link to the dev ( if you are using com 1 or 2)
if
> > apple talk you need that device....
> >
> > another way is to run minicom
> >
> > like:
> >
> > minicom -s
> >
> > setup the config and save it. than just run minicom
> >
> > and type : atd5551212 or whatever number to test with, if this works
your
> > modem works.
> >
> > now at a terminal you can cheet so type: netcfg &
> >
> > and fill in the little blanks and you should be golden.
> > to start the modem by command line once you have filled all the goodies
in you
> > can just type : ifup ppp0 and ifdownppp0
> >
> > hope this helps....
> >
> > chris
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Adding packages
> > Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 11:07:08 -0400
> > From: "Eric L. Santelices" <eric@santelices.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> >
> > I installed TDL 1.2 Server, now I want to browse the cd and add
additional
> > packages what's the best way to do this?
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Re: Adding packages
> > Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 10:27:36 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: "Paul J. Lucas" <pjl@best.com>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> >
> > On Sat, 30 Sep 2000, Eric L. Santelices wrote:
> >
> > > I installed TDL 1.2 Server, now I want to browse the cd and add
additional
> > > packages what's the best way to do this?
> >
> > cd /mnt/cdrom
> > # cd to the subdirectory containing the RPMs
> > # pick one that looks interesting
> > rpm -qip some-rpm.ppc.rpm
> > # if you like it...
> > rpm -i some-rpm.ppc.rpm
> >
> > - Paul
> >
>
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> >
> > Subject: Modem/internet problem on an iMac
> > Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 19:06:43 +0000
> > From: Som Datye <som@li.is>
> > Reply-To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> > To: Yellow Dog Linux <yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com>
> >
> > I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, but:
> >
> > I'm using an 333 MHz iMac, and I can't figure out how to connect to the
> > internet/let the modem work.
> > Also, the sound doesn't seem to be working. Anyone ?
> >
> > Som

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