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Re: [Wlug] ssh2 -> openssh

by Charles R. Anderson

On Mon, 4 Jun 2001, Bill Mills-Curran wrote: subssn> Since I could not find a ready-build openssl and openssh subssn> rpm for 6.1, I build openssh 2.9p1 and openssl 0l.6.6a. subssn> On my 7.0 box, I used the rpm's from the distro. You can take the SRPM from Red Hat 7.0 and rebuild it on 6.x like so: rpm --rebuild --define 'build_6x 1' openssh-2.5.2p2-1.7.2.src.rpm (You need to have installed at least openssl and openssl-devel for this to work. These come with Red Hat 6.2. I would recommend installing all the 6.2 updates on your 6.1 system before doing this.) If you want 2.9p1 (for 6.x or 7.x) I have made packages available (but these are not completely tested yet. I do know of problems on Alpha at least. Use at your own risk). I would not use the 2.9p1 src.rpm distributed by the OpenSSH portability team, since it does not contain all the necessary things for it to work correctly on Red Hat (for instance, correct PAM files.): ftp://angus.ind.wpi.edu/pub/cra-contrib/redhat6/SRPMS/openssh-2.9p1-0.6x.sr… subssn> I'm wondering if I'm running into basic code problems, or subssn> is it likely that the ssh2 installation needs some careful subssn> manual cleanup prior to decommission it. OpenSSH uses fairly different config files that are reminiscent of the old ssh 1.2 from which it was derived. A clean RPM install should handle these sorts of issues for you assuming you pay attention to any files that are installed as *.rpmnew and rename/merge them with the old files. subssn> I'm back running ssh2, but I'd like to stick with open subssn> source, if possible. Suggestions? For now, I would recommend staying with the Red Hat-packaged openssh-2.5.2p2-1.7.2 from RH 7.0, rebuilding it on 6.2, and installing that. This set up should be the most stable configuration available for Red Hat. Other than that, the only other thing I can recommend is either upgrading to Red Hat 6.2 or at least installing all of the 6.1 updates followed by the 6.2 updates. (Red Hat only supports/releases updates for the latest minor release within a major release). Charles R. Anderson <cra(a)wpi.edu> / http://angus.ind.wpi.edu/~cra/ PGP Key ID: 49BB5886 Fingerprint: EBA3 A106 7C93 FA07 8E15 3AC2 C367 A0F9 49BB 5886

June 5, 2001

ssh2 -> openssh

by Bill Mills-Curran

Tonight I tried (briefly) to convert to openssh from ssh2, and I ran into trouble. Maybe someone has an idea. The two machines in question are at RedHat 6.1 and RedHat 7.0. I built ssh2 (version 2.4.0) on each machine, and the install went smoothly on both sides. I have been happy with it. Then a friend suggested openssh. So I thought I'd try to convert. Since I could not find a ready-build openssl and openssh rpm for 6.1, I build openssh 2.9p1 and openssl 0l.6.6a. On my 7.0 box, I used the rpm's from the distro. I deinstalled the ssh2 code using "make install". I did not try to remove any other files, but I did stop all ssh2 processes. The install of the openssh code went just fine. I could log into my 7.0 box from my 6.1 box (I can't go the other way due to a company firewall), but the port mapping did not work. (I used the "-R 19999:box1:23" to give me access back through the company firewall.) I'm wondering if I'm running into basic code problems, or is it likely that the ssh2 installation needs some careful manual cleanup prior to decommission it. I'm back running ssh2, but I'd like to stick with open source, if possible. Suggestions? Thanks, Bill

June 5, 2001

Re: [Wlug] DVD RAM

by Scott Venier

cdrecord can write to a dvd. I assume xcdroast can too. But you'll need something to make the funky DVD filesystem. They don't use ISO9660. Scott On Mon, 4 Jun 2001, Andy Stewart wrote: > > HI gang, > > I saw a note on SuSE's website advertising their upcoming release of > version 7.2 In that press release, they boasted about supporting the new > Panasonic DVD RAM drive (LF-D291), which supports writing 9.6 GB on a two > sided medium. > > I know that reading a DVD is supported on recent (2.4.x) kernels, and also > on some later 2.2.x kernels, and that patches exist for earlier 2.2.x > kernels. (Data mode, like a giant CD...not DVD video). > > What I would like to know is: what is required of Linux to support > writing a DVD RAM device. Do I need a program analogous to xcdroast? I > have searched quite a bit and cannot find this tidbit of information. > > I am considering this for a backup solution first, a data DVD reader > second (SuSE distributes their stuff on DVD), and DVD video lastly > (www.linuxvideo.org) > > Later, > > Andy > -- > Andy Stewart > Founder > Worcester Linux Users' Group > Worcester, MA, USA > http://www.wlug.org > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

June 4, 2001

DVD RAM

by Andy Stewart

HI gang, I saw a note on SuSE's website advertising their upcoming release of version 7.2 In that press release, they boasted about supporting the new Panasonic DVD RAM drive (LF-D291), which supports writing 9.6 GB on a two sided medium. I know that reading a DVD is supported on recent (2.4.x) kernels, and also on some later 2.2.x kernels, and that patches exist for earlier 2.2.x kernels. (Data mode, like a giant CD...not DVD video). What I would like to know is: what is required of Linux to support writing a DVD RAM device. Do I need a program analogous to xcdroast? I have searched quite a bit and cannot find this tidbit of information. I am considering this for a backup solution first, a data DVD reader second (SuSE distributes their stuff on DVD), and DVD video lastly (www.linuxvideo.org) Later, Andy -- Andy Stewart Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org

June 4, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Handspring & Linux

by Frank Sweetser

On Mon, Jun 04, 2001 at 04:08:15PM -0400, William Smith wrote: > All, > > I recently "upgraded" from a Palm IIIx to a Handspring Visor Deluxe > (screen on the IIIx went South. 8( ). > > As you might be aware, the Handspring Visor comes with a USB cradle. > > Has anyone had any success in getting a Linux box to sync-up with a Visor > through the USB port? I've had some limited success, but only with the pilot-link command line utils. USB is kind of wierd, since the "serial port" only exists while the Visor is trying to connect. I'd reccomend is to spend the $20 or so, and just get a serial connection. -- Frank Sweetser fs at wpi.edu, fs at suave.net | $ x 15 Full-time WPI Network Tech, Part time Linux/Perl guy | I'd put my money where my mouth is, but my mouth keeps moving. -- Larry Wall in <199704051723.JAA28035(a)wall.org>

June 4, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Handspring & Linux

by Doctor Orbitz

I have done it, works great. I spent teh 20 bucks on teh serial cradle and found out i didnt' even need it. http://www.linux.org/docs/ldp/howto/mini/Handspring-Visor-2.html was very helpful. I use coldsync (its on freshmeat) very direct program and I like it. Orbitz William Smith wrote: > All, > > I recently "upgraded" from a Palm IIIx to a Handspring Visor Deluxe > (screen on the IIIx went South. 8( ). > > As you might be aware, the Handspring Visor comes with a USB cradle. > > Has anyone had any success in getting a Linux box to sync-up with a Visor > through the USB port? > > Any ideas are welcome. > > Best regards, > > Bill Smith > Fall River, MA > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

June 4, 2001

Handspring & Linux

by William Smith

All, I recently "upgraded" from a Palm IIIx to a Handspring Visor Deluxe (screen on the IIIx went South. 8( ). As you might be aware, the Handspring Visor comes with a USB cradle. Has anyone had any success in getting a Linux box to sync-up with a Visor through the USB port? Any ideas are welcome. Best regards, Bill Smith Fall River, MA

June 4, 2001

RE: [Wlug] dual PII/PIII motherboard of questionable origin up fo r grabs

by Keller, Tim

That sounds like a raffle item to me! Tim. -----Original Message----- From: Brian J. Conway [mailto:dogbert@clue4all.net] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 3:29 PM To: wlug(a)wlug.org Subject: [Wlug] dual PII/PIII motherboard of questionable origin up for grabs The WPI Linux Association received a donation of a SuperMicro SUPER P6DBE dual PII/PIII 440BX motherboard (http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/MotherBoards/440BX/p6dbe.htm) The original owner upgraded because it was flaky and thought the parallel port was bad, but upon buying a new motherboard found that it was his fubared sound card causing flakiness, so I'm under the assumption that this motherboard should be good or at least workable, but of course there are NO GUARANTEES. As we currently have no use for it and I'd hate to see it go to waste, get back to me if you'd like it, but please only do so if you'll put it to good use, I'd hate to see something like this go to waste. I'll bring it to the next WLUG meeting to hand off. Brian J. Conway dogbert(a)clue4all.net Geek for hire: http://clue4all.net/resume Power Mac G4 Cube. Some of us are getting laid tonight. (http://www.pvponline.com/archive.php3?archive=20010509) P.S. I'm also told the screen at POST looks a little garbled, but that's due to the latest BIOS update and performance should be unaffected. _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

June 4, 2001

dual PII/PIII motherboard of questionable origin up for grabs

by Brian J. Conway

The WPI Linux Association received a donation of a SuperMicro SUPER P6DBE dual PII/PIII 440BX motherboard (http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/MotherBoards/440BX/p6dbe.htm) The original owner upgraded because it was flaky and thought the parallel port was bad, but upon buying a new motherboard found that it was his fubared sound card causing flakiness, so I'm under the assumption that this motherboard should be good or at least workable, but of course there are NO GUARANTEES. As we currently have no use for it and I'd hate to see it go to waste, get back to me if you'd like it, but please only do so if you'll put it to good use, I'd hate to see something like this go to waste. I'll bring it to the next WLUG meeting to hand off. Brian J. Conway dogbert(a)clue4all.net Geek for hire: http://clue4all.net/resume Power Mac G4 Cube. Some of us are getting laid tonight. (http://www.pvponline.com/archive.php3?archive=20010509) P.S. I'm also told the screen at POST looks a little garbled, but that's due to the latest BIOS update and performance should be unaffected.

June 4, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Fwd: WLUG - Borland Kylix

by Josh Huber

"Brian J. Conway" <dogbert(a)clue4all.net> writes: > On a side note, I wanted to point out that since just about > _everything_ is built against glibc, upgrading glibc would require > upgrading pretty much one's entire installation, at which point > you're probably a lot better off just backing up and doing a fresh > install. On another side note, I also wanted to point out that > Mandrake 8.0 is built on glibc 2.2 and is pretty sweet. =) or, if you're using Debian, just do a dist-upgrade to testing or unstable. both of them are up to glibc 2.2. ttyl, -- Josh Huber

June 3, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Fwd: WLUG - Borland Kylix

by Brian J. Conway

> working. It requires glibc 2.2 which my mandrake box didn't have, and let me > point out an important fact that I didn't realize... a glibc 2.1 -> 2.2 > upgrade is not a trivial thing. Oh... and it doesn't work with the newest On a side note, I wanted to point out that since just about _everything_ is built against glibc, upgrading glibc would require upgrading pretty much one's entire installation, at which point you're probably a lot better off just backing up and doing a fresh install. On another side note, I also wanted to point out that Mandrake 8.0 is built on glibc 2.2 and is pretty sweet. =) -b

June 3, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Fwd: WLUG - Borland Kylix

by Marc Hughes

My copy came in Wednesday :) Here's my first impressions: It's a typicall x.0 release, a bit too buggy. The install crashed on me, and I had to visit the borland website to get it working. It requires glibc 2.2 which my mandrake box didn't have, and let me point out an important fact that I didn't realize... a glibc 2.1 -> 2.2 upgrade is not a trivial thing. Oh... and it doesn't work with the newest version of the mySql client libs. I've known borland for a while, and I bet the first update for it is already being written. Now that's all the bad I have for it so far, on to the good. It is delphi! I sit and work on it, and except for the window decorations and weird mouse focus rules, it behaves exactly like delphi! On my 700mhz laptop it runs nice and zippy. The applications it produces are truly native linux apps. Their run time libraries came dual-licensed in both comercial and GPL format, so you can distribute them with your Free or non-Free apps. So here's my overall review: If they fix the bugs mentioned above, we will soon have a first class development environment. I would hope this would lead to more apps, and a more wide spread acceptance of linux. I'm guessing it's a Good Thing. Now... where are all those kylix jobs I've been waiting for :) -Marc On Friday 01 June 2001 18:28, you wrote: > ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- > Subject: WLUG - Borland Kylix > Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 14:53:15 -0400 > From: "Al Reinhart" <reinhart(a)discom.com> > To: <astewart(a)world.std.com> > > > Andy, > > Thought some of the members in the user group might be interested in the > following: > > Borland announces a 90-day limited time offer to purchase > the Desktop edition of Borland® Kylix(TM), its award-winning > Linux® application development and deployment product for > $199. Timed with the launch of "Kylix-Compatible" Borland® > Delphi(TM) 6, the promotion is designed to address the demand > for Windows/Linux cross-platform application development and deployment... > (http://www.borland.com/about/press/2001/kylix_promo.html) > > Al > ------------------------------------------ > Al Reinhart Phone: (508) 869-6417 > DisCom Systems Fax: (508) 869-3420 > www.DisCom.com > > -------------------------------------------------------

June 2, 2001

Fwd: WLUG - Borland Kylix

by Andy Stewart

---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Subject: WLUG - Borland Kylix Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 14:53:15 -0400 From: "Al Reinhart" <reinhart(a)discom.com> To: <astewart(a)world.std.com> Andy, Thought some of the members in the user group might be interested in the following: Borland announces a 90-day limited time offer to purchase the Desktop edition of Borland® Kylix(TM), its award-winning Linux® application development and deployment product for $199. Timed with the launch of "Kylix-Compatible" Borland® Delphi(TM) 6, the promotion is designed to address the demand for Windows/Linux cross-platform application development and deployment... (http://www.borland.com/about/press/2001/kylix_promo.html) Al ------------------------------------------ Al Reinhart Phone: (508) 869-6417 DisCom Systems Fax: (508) 869-3420 www.DisCom.com ------------------------------------------------------- -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA USA http://www.wlug.org

June 1, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Linux on a Dell laptop dual-boot W2K

by Dan Potter

I've got Win98, Win2K, and Linux Mandrake 8.0 all running happily on the same machine, so I'll throw my 2 cents into the discussion. As has been previously mentioned, if you're starting from scratch, just reformat EVERYTHING with the partitions needed for both OSes. In my case, I started out with a new harddrive to be installed so I formatted the new HD to be my Windows disk, involving (serveral) FAT32 partitions to be used for the Windows system and also to be used to easily transfer data back and forth between the Linux install and the Windows install. (Namely, MP3s... :) ) I also made a NTFS partition (or rather, left space for) to install 2K on - I chose this strategy because I needed some Win2K NTFS features (note that Windows 2K uses NTFS5.0 and Windows NT uses NTFS 4.<something> - there are differences). I did all this via Partition Magic rescue disks 'cause I like the GUI (and I like the fact that it formats the partitions for me so I can then copy all the existing Windows data via Linux (yeah, yeah, mkdosfs) - but this was a new HD install). The FIRST step is to install Windows 95/98/ME if you want to - if you're going with 2K, then just don't bother... the Win9x series assumes that it's the only OS and mucks with the MBR. It's much easier just to do it *first*. (In other words, if you're *ever* going to want to use Win9x decide to do it NOW because it'll be much harder later.) IMPORTANT NOTE: Win9x *MUST* be installed on the first harddrive (ie, on the master drive of the primary IDE controller). If it is not, it WILL NOT BOOT. Win2K *may* require this as well, but I'm pretty sure it can boot off pretty much anywhere (my install of 2K has it *way* past the 1024 cylinder on the master drive of my primary IDE controller, so don't worry about the 1024 cylinder boundary - Win9x MUST be on the first 1024 cylinders, I think). Next I installed Win2K. It'll see the existing Win9x install (if there is one) and set itself up to dual-boot between the two. It's bootloader is actually on the boot sector of the Windows partition, NOT the MBR. Which is good, because that means LILO/Grub/Whatever can boot it. Win2K made me reformat the existing NTFS(NT version) partition before it would install on it, but after that, it went on with no problems. Finally, I installed Mandrake. Mandrake saw my two Windows installs, added them to Grub (the bootloader I chose, feel free to use Lilo), and then installed flawlessly onto the newly ReiserFS partitioned secondary HD. Once a that was done, all I have to do is choose "Windows" from the Grub bootloader to boot into Windows (or rather, to launch the Windows 200 Boot Loader which boots wither Windows OR Win9x). As others have said, you probably either want a FAT32 partition to transfer data between the OSes, or just make the Win2K system partition FAT32 - it'll work fine that way (my Dad runs his computer with Win2K on a FAT32 partition, and it runs without any hitches). The one warning is that PM5.0 doesn't support the Win2K version of NTFS, so you won't be able to muck around with NTFS partitions with it. It also doesn't support ReiserFS, but I doubt anyone expected it to... (I believe that PM 6 DOES support the Win2K version of NTFS, though - and of course, it supports ext2 and Linux swap partitions (although PM5 can't move/resize Linux swap partitions - just delete 'em and recreate 'em if you ever need to move/resize them with PM - PM6 might, haven't borrowed my Dad's copy to find out)). Good luck! On Thu, 31 May 2001, Simoncini, Matthew wrote: > Hey all, > > I was wondering if anyone has had any "good" experiences installing Linux > and W2K on the same machine? I currently have the following hardware setup: > > Dell Inspiron 8000 Laptop > Pentium III 700mhz w/256MB RAM > Toshiba DVD-ROM > Integrated Actiontec 10/100MB NIC \ 56K Modem > Intel� 815e AGPSet Chipset with 4X AGP > 10GB HD - currently 1 partition NTFS file system > > My thoughts were to install Caldera e-Desktop 2.4 which I have had some > success with. What I'm not sure about is re-partitioning the HD to > accommodate 2 Operating Systems. Caldera comes with a slim version of > Partition Magic, but I haven't had the opportunity to use it on NTFS, so > that is where any suggestions would help. > > Thanks for the time. > > Matthew > > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

June 1, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Linux on a Dell laptop dual-boot W2K

by Wesley Allen

---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Simoncini, Matthew" <simoncim(a)bsci.com> Reply-To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 15:23:29 -0400 >Hey all, > >I was wondering if anyone has had any "good" experiences installing Linux >and W2K on the same machine? I currently have the following hardware setup: > >Dell Inspiron 8000 Laptop >Pentium III 700mhz w/256MB RAM >Toshiba DVD-ROM >Integrated Actiontec 10/100MB NIC \ 56K Modem >Intel® 815e AGPSet Chipset with 4X AGP >10GB HD - currently 1 partition NTFS file system > >My thoughts were to install Caldera e-Desktop 2.4 which I have had some >success with. What I'm not sure about is re-partitioning the HD to >accommodate 2 Operating Systems. Caldera comes with a slim version of >Partition Magic, but I haven't had the opportunity to use it on NTFS, so >that is where any suggestions would help. > I've got a Dell Inspiron 3800 that I dual boot between windows ME (don't laugh, I've kept it for DVD playback) and Mandrake. It works fine, though the modem doesn't work... Another response sugguested reformatting the disk, if you haven't customized it much, follow this advice, it saves a lot of grief later. I also believe that NTFS support is still labeled "experimental" and "read only" in the kernel setup, so you may want to use FAT32 anyway (too bad win2k doesn't run off of ResierFS, huh?). For partitioning, I use Mandrake, so I've got diskdrake; but since you've got Caldera you may want to download something called GNUPartD, it's another graphical partitioning tool, under GPL, that is a replacement of disk druid. I've not used it, but Suse uses it as it's partitioning tool and I've not read one complaint about it. Hope this helps. Wes >Thanks for the time. > >Matthew > > > >_______________________________________________ >Wlug mailing list >Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

June 1, 2001

Double Dial Out

by Bob Brown

I was wondering if anyone knows the fix to the double dial problem? Whenever I dial out from my RH 6.1 Linux box (using Linuxconf) the system dials, connects, hangs-up and display "The Command /sbin/ifup ppp0 is taking longer than expected to complete. Please take action" Then it automatically re-dials and successfully connects. I found this reported in several Usenet groups and archives since 1999 but I have not seen a resolution. Thanks, Bob Brown

June 1, 2001

MegaMeeting

by Andy Stewart

HI gang, USDataCenters is holding a meeting in Marlboro, MA on Wednesday, June 6, 2001 for a number of Boston area computer user groups. Most of these groups are Windows related, but not all. I have signed up to represent WLUG. GNHLUG, BLU, and (I think) MWBLUG will also be in attendance. If you want more information, or perhaps you'd like to attend as well, check out this website: http://www.BostonUserGroups.com/MegaMeeting/Default.htm Preregistration is required so please sign up if you plan to attend. I tried to get a table just for WLUG, but they have run out of tables. The Boston Linux and Unix User Group was kind enough to allow us to share some space with them (many thanks to Jerry Feldman). I'll be seeking out the local Kinkos for printing up some flyers this weekend. If anybody does plan to go, please drop me an e-mail just to let me know. Later, Andy -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA USA http://www.wlug.org

June 1, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Linux on a Dell laptop dual-boot W2K

by Brian J. Conway

> I was wondering if anyone has had any "good" experiences installing Linux > and W2K on the same machine? I currently have the following hardware setup: Yes, I've done it a few times. The best approach I've found (on my desktop, anyways) is to start with a fresh disk, partition accordingly and install Win2k first, followed by your distro of choice. On the bright side, if you install Win2k second, or just reinstall over an existing Win2k install, it does you the favor of _not_ overwriting your MBR, which is certainly nicer than Win9x installs. > Dell Inspiron 8000 Laptop > Pentium III 700mhz w/256MB RAM > Toshiba DVD-ROM > Integrated Actiontec 10/100MB NIC \ 56K Modem > Intel® 815e AGPSet Chipset with 4X AGP > 10GB HD - currently 1 partition NTFS file system That's actually the same model (with different specs) that I ordered a week ago and expect to arrive within the next three days. I plan on doing a full write-up after installation for the Linux on Laptops site (http://www.linux-laptop.net/ previously www.cs.utexas.edu/users/kharker/linux-laptop/) so stay tuned. > My thoughts were to install Caldera e-Desktop 2.4 which I have had some > success with. What I'm not sure about is re-partitioning the HD to > accommodate 2 Operating Systems. Caldera comes with a slim version of > Partition Magic, but I haven't had the opportunity to use it on NTFS, so > that is where any suggestions would help. I've never resized NTFS myself, but Mandrake (my distribution of choice) comes with an excellent utility as part of the install called DiskDrake, which is an open-source equivalent of Partition Magic, and I've found to be far preferable. Even if you don't want to use Mandrake, you could always boot it up and go through the install until you pass the partitioning section near the beginning. I believe DiskDrake can resize NTFS in Mandrake 8.0, but don't quote me on that. Either way, I like it a lot better than Partition Magic, and it's just as full-featured. Brian J. Conway dogbert(a)clue4all.net Geek for hire: http://clue4all.net/resume Power Mac G4 Cube. Some of us are getting laid tonight. (http://www.pvponline.com/archive.php3?archive=20010509)

June 1, 2001

Linux on a Dell laptop dual-boot W2K

by Simoncini, Matthew

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone has had any "good" experiences installing Linux and W2K on the same machine? I currently have the following hardware setup: Dell Inspiron 8000 Laptop Pentium III 700mhz w/256MB RAM Toshiba DVD-ROM Integrated Actiontec 10/100MB NIC \ 56K Modem Intel® 815e AGPSet Chipset with 4X AGP 10GB HD - currently 1 partition NTFS file system My thoughts were to install Caldera e-Desktop 2.4 which I have had some success with. What I'm not sure about is re-partitioning the HD to accommodate 2 Operating Systems. Caldera comes with a slim version of Partition Magic, but I haven't had the opportunity to use it on NTFS, so that is where any suggestions would help. Thanks for the time. Matthew

May 31, 2001

Re: [Wlug] SCSI Tape Drive Question

by Theo Van Dinter

On Wed, May 30, 2001 at 03:50:23PM -0400, Marc Hughes wrote: > It shows up in the scsi bios utilities. There is no mention of a tape > drive in dmesg or /var/log/messages after bootup, and it doesn't work > when you try something like "mt -f /dev/st0 status". What happens if you cat /proc/scsi/scsi? I get something like the following: > cat /proc/scsi/scsi Attached devices: Host: scsi0 Channel: 00 Id: 00 Lun: 00 Vendor: SEAGATE Model: ST15150W Rev: 0023 Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02 Host: scsi0 Channel: 00 Id: 02 Lun: 00 Vendor: HP Model: C1533A Rev: 9503 Type: Sequential-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02 This at least lets you know if the system sees the thing. The next question is: does your kernel have SCSI tape support? Cat /proc/devices, do you see something like: > cat devices Character devices: 1 mem 2 pty 3 ttyp 4 ttyS 5 cua 7 vcs 9 st [...] Is /dev/st0 correct (ie: major 9, minor 0)?: > ls -la /dev/st0 crw-rw---- 1 root disk 9, 0 Oct 23 1999 /dev/st0 -- Randomly Generated Tagline: "Talent does what it can, genius what it must. I do what I get paid to do." - Unknown from /.

May 31, 2001

Re: [Wlug] SCSI Tape Drive Question

by ccb＠acm.org

No response on this issue from VA tech support? ccb -- Charles C. Bennett, Jr. VA LiNUX Systems Systems Engineer, Northeast US 25 Burlington Mall Rd., Suite 300 +1 617 543-6513 Burlington, MA 01803-4145 ccb(a)valinux.com www.valinux.com

May 31, 2001

Samba question

by Thomas Carey

May 30, 2001

SCSI Tape Drive Question

by Marc Hughes

We have a kicking VA Linux 4450 server with a VXA-V17 tape drive in it. Unfortunatly the tape drive isn't seen by linux. It shows up in the scsi bios utilities. There is no mention of a tape drive in dmesg or /var/log/messages after bootup, and it doesn't work when you try something like "mt -f /dev/st0 status". The drive is on scsi channel B, does that make a difference? Is there some way to scan the scsi bus manually? I checked /proc/config.gz and tape drive support is built in. Any ideas, suggestions? -Marc

May 30, 2001

Re: [Wlug] Win2k

by Marc Hughes

I have no problems booting win2k on my laptop through lilo. RedHat 7.1 saw it and happily added it to my lilo menu. I got fed up with the ntfs support tho, so I ended up reformatting the win2k in Fat, and I'm much happier now. -Marc On Monday 28 May 2001 12:55, you wrote: > Hi all, > > I am getting a notebook with Win2k preinstalled, and I would like to > repartition the drive and set aside a few hundred megs for a GNU/Linux > installation. So I was wondering if Lilo would be able to boot Win2k? > Also, how well is NTFS supported in the Linux kernel? > > Thanks in advance for any help! > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >- > > | |DO what you think is right, not what society expects of you.| > | | | > > --Michael Gorse / WPI cs '01 / ICQ:22583968 / http://www.wpi.edu/~mgorse/ > -- > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

May 28, 2001

Win2k

by Michael P. Gorse

Hi all, I am getting a notebook with Win2k preinstalled, and I would like to repartition the drive and set aside a few hundred megs for a GNU/Linux installation. So I was wondering if Lilo would be able to boot Win2k? Also, how well is NTFS supported in the Linux kernel? Thanks in advance for any help! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |DO what you think is right, not what society expects of you.| | --Michael Gorse / WPI cs '01 / ICQ:22583968 / http://www.wpi.edu/~mgorse/ --

May 28, 2001