Linuxers July 2003

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multi-boot error w/ 2 hdd's
by Dr. Sharukh K. R. Pavri. 28 Jul '03

28 Jul '03

I have 2 hdd's hda and hdb. I have RH 9 on hda2 w/ grub as bootloader. I then installed slackware 9 on hdb2 (which previously had RH 8.) hdb3 also has RH 8. Slackware is on reiserfs. I have installed lilo of slackware on boot sector of / (hdb2) as I did not make a seperate boot partition. I have copied the vmlinuz of slack to /boot of RH 9 and have made the entries in grub.conf as below: ---------------------------- default=0 timeout=10 splashimage=(hd0,1)/boot/grub/splash.xpm.gz title Red Hat Linux 9 (2.4.20-8) root (hd0,1) kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.4.20-8 ro root=LABEL=/12 hdd=ide-scsi initrd /boot/initrd-2.4.20-8.img title Slackware 9 (2.4.20) root (hd1,1) kernel /boot/vmlinuz-ide-2.4.20 ro hdd=ide-scsi title DOS rootnoverify (hd0,0) chainloader +1 ---------------------------- Now, when I try to boot into slackware from grub, it boots into RH 8 *even though it is pointing to the correct partition as grub recognises the reiserfs partition type*. I can only boot into slackware thru the install CD with the root= option. Previously, the original RH 8 loaded up from grub. What am I doing wrong ? Why hasn't slackware overwritten the boot sector of it's root partition ? I used to get pretty vague fs erors on this disk previously which is why I bought a new hdd and kept the old one as a backup. regards, Sharukh. -- Dr. Sharukh K. R. Pavri. Mumbai, India.

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problem in booting
by prasanna venkatesh 28 Jul '03

28 Jul '03

Hi Geeks, I am having a problem in booting the redhat 7.2 server which is used as a mail server. It hangs while booting by giving the informations as -freeing unused kernel memory. please help me in this regard as it is urgent. thanks prasanna --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software

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blurred display
by Pradnyesh Sawant 28 Jul '03

28 Jul '03

the display on my screen is very blurred (both on command prompt and also the gui). all letters and even icons are very fuzzy. it's really hard to read anything on the comp. it all started after i installed mandrake9 on a blank partition. i'm currently using RedHat 7.3 besides mandrake9. it is on RHL 7.3 that i'm experiencing this problem. all entries in /etc/X11/XF86Config and /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 are correct. when i try to change the resolution of the screen using Xconfigurator, i get the foll msg at the end: "There is a problem with your X configuration. You may go back and modify your configuration or exit now". is there any way to restore my X configuration, other than reinstallin RHL 7.3 plz help !! -- HACKER: Someone who loves to program and loves being clever about it. --- Pradnyesh Sawant (The Doubtfire) B.E. (I.T.) spradnyesh(a)gmx.net Ph. 91-022-27703060 http://www.geocities.com/spradnyesh ---

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QUERY FROM GOA: Umax Astra 2000P scanner
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 27 Jul '03

27 Jul '03

Anyone knows if a Umax Astra 2000P (parallel port) scanner can be configured on Debian 3.0 or Knoppix or Elx or even Mandrake 9.0? Tks for any tips and suggestions. We tried SANE but had difficulty in recognising the scanner. FN -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frederick Noronha (FN) | http://www.fredericknoronha.net Freelance Journalist | http://www.bytesforall.org http://goalinks.pitas.com | http://joingoanet.shorturl.com http://linuxinindia.pitas.com | http://www.livejournal.com/users/goalinks ------------------------------------------------------------------------- T: 0091.832.2409490 or 2409783 M: 0 9822 122436 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: FSF OS Library Volunteer
by Trevor Warren 27 Jul '03

27 Jul '03

Vishal, Glad to have you write in and participate in the same. Give me sometime and i am looking at framing a proper email with a list of distributions that canbe burnt and given to you. Hold on till tomorrow and i will get back with appropriate details. Have a nice day vishal. Trevor On Thu, 2003-07-17 at 21:13, vishal varange wrote: > Dear Trevor, > I stay in Nerul, Navi Mumbai. My friends has > a cyber cafe Opposite to Nerul Station. He has allowed > me to put up the library at his place. > Kindly let me know from where can I collect > the CD's for the library. > I would like to suggest an improvement, the > person borrowing the CD's should pay Rs.100/- per 3 > CD's > Waiting for your reply. > > > -Vishal > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! > http://sbc.yahoo.com -- ( >- LINUX, It's all about CHOICE -< ) /~\ __ twarren(a)redhat.com __ /~\ | \) / Pre Sales Consultant - Red Hat \ (/ | |_|_ \ 9820349221(M) | 22881326(O) / _|_| \___________________________________/

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by Mrudul Shah 27 Jul '03

27 Jul '03

/* this is part of process (the error part only) */ /* i was trying to install "OpenPBS_2_3_16" @ my home PC Pentium III,having RH 7.3 , tcl/tk 8.3.1-53 */ /* i gave this command ---> ./configure --prefix /usr/pbs */ makedepend-sh: processing ./pbsTkInit.c makedepend-sh: processing ./hostn.c makedepend-sh: processing ./chk_tree.c makedepend-sh: processing ./printjob.c makedepend-sh: processing ./tracejob.c make[3]: Entering directory `/root/SETUPS/pbs/OpenPBS_2_3_16/src/tools' gcc -g -O2 -I../../src/include -I../../src/include -I/usr/include -I/usr/X11R6/include -DHAVE_CONFIG_H -c ./../scheduler.tcl/pbs_tclWrap.c gcc -g -O2 -I../../src/include -I../../src/include -I/usr/include -I/usr/X11R6/include -DHAVE_CONFIG_H -c ./../scheduler.tcl/site_tclWrap.c gcc -g -O2 -I../../src/include -I../../src/include -I/usr/include -I/usr/X11R6/include -DHAVE_CONFIG_H -c pbsTclInit.c gcc -g -O2 -I../../src/include -I../../src/include -I/usr/include -I/usr/X11R6/include -DHAVE_CONFIG_H -o pbs_tclsh pbs_tclWrap.o site_tclWrap.o pbsTclInit.o ../lib/Liblog/liblog.a ../lib/Libcmds/libcmds.a ../lib/Libnet/libnet.a ../lib/Libpbs/libpbs.a -L/usr/lib -ltk8.3 -ltcl8.3 -L/usr/X11R6/lib -lX11 -lm -ldl /usr/bin/ld: cannot find -lX11 collect2: ld returned 1 exit status make[3]: *** [pbs_tclsh] Error 1 make[3]: Leaving directory `/root/SETUPS/pbs/OpenPBS_2_3_16/src/tools' make[2]: *** [all] Error 2 make[2]: Leaving directory `/root/SETUPS/pbs/OpenPBS_2_3_16/src/tools' make[1]: *** [all] Error 2 make[1]: Leaving directory `/root/SETUPS/pbs/OpenPBS_2_3_16/src' make: *** [all] Error 2 /* Also when i tried using rpm */ [root@localhost pbs]# rpm - Uvh openpbs-2.3pl2-1.i386.rpm error: failed dependencies: libtcl8.0.so is needed by openpbs-2.3pl2-1 libtk8.0.so is needed by openpbs-2.3pl2-1 /usr/bin/tclsh8.0 is needed by openpbs-2.3pl2-1 /usr/bin/wish8.0 is needed by openpbs-2.3pl2-1 [root@localhost pbs]# find / -name libtcl* /usr/lib/libtcl8.3.so /usr/lib/libtcl.so /usr/lib/libtclstub8.3.a /usr/lib/libtclx8.2.a /usr/lib/libtclx.so /usr/lib/libtclx8.2.so /* i dunno wats the prob ..probably some version conflict ?? ..pls help */ thanx ___________________________________________________ Download the hottest & happening ringtones here! OR SMS: Top tone to 7333 Click here now: http://sms.rediff.com/cgi-bin/ringtone/ringhome.pl

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[ILUG-BOM] need OS-FSF and Linux distros cum s/w................URGENT
by Trevor Warren 26 Jul '03

26 Jul '03

Luggers, Need the following distributions and s/w to add to the library collection: * Debian * SuSE * Gentoo * Knoppix(en) * Yellow Dog * Slackware * Red Hat + SGI XFS * Lycoris * Mandrake (other than 8.2 and 9.0...older releases) * trustix * turbolinux * LDP(www.tldp.org) * Collection of FSF-OS ebooks-docs. * FreeBSD 5.0 * OpenBSD * NetBSD * etc related to FSF-OS. Please write in with a cc to "trevorwarren(a)softhome.net". Donations are welcome or if that isn't possible just lemme know the cost of the cd's and i will pay for the same. This is a bit urgent.....!!! Trevor -- ( >- LINUX, It's all about CHOICE -< ) /~\ __ twarren(a)redhat.com __ /~\ | \) / Pre Sales Consultant - Red Hat \ (/ | |_|_ \ 9820349221(M) | 22881326(O) / _|_| \___________________________________/

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[ILUG-BOM] Info Req: AthlonXP/Duron & Linux compatible Mobos/Chipset
by Vishal Belsare 26 Jul '03

26 Jul '03

I am planning to get a new system, and this time am thinking of getting either an AthlonXP or Duron 1300 processor. This coupled with DDR 333/400 Mhz. [How about the Dual DDR thing?] After doing some online reading about the AMD processors and compatible Socket A motherboards, I am kind of confused as to which one would be good choice, and one of the most important parameters in selection is Linux compatibility and maximum usability under Linux. The chipset options seem to be: Via: KT400 , KT400A and KT600 nVidia: nforce, nforce2, nforce2 400 [this has a further option of getting either an IGP+MCP or SPP+MCP combination, with some further complications in MCP as MCP-T and MCP-D, of which I cant figure out thing...] nforce2 Ultra 400 [Dual DDR] SiS: SiS748, SiS746FX, SiS746, SiS745, SiS735, SiS733 After selecting a compatible chipset, I want to choose a motherboard offering the choice. To check for Linux compatibility, I searched for the hardware list on the Mandrake & Redhat sites, but none of them really give any information about these newer chipsets and boards. [I would be installing Mandrake 9.1] After considering nVidia's nforce2 400 and its Linux compatibility, reading its linux drivers page, I figure that the 6 channel audio etc. is not available under Linux. Also to enable the integrated LAN chipset under Linux, ACPI has to be disabled... what consequence would this have? I wonder what other features I might miss out then. If I am purchasing something I sure want to take benefit of all/most of the features under Linux. This is what nVidia's site says on its Linux Drivers page : ________________ Linux nForce Driver Version: 1.0-0261 Release Date: June 11, 2003 Release Highlights for 1.0-0261: Added kernel patch to support nForce GART Added "spdif_status" module parameter to audio driver to enable/disable S/PDIF support for compatability Fixed bug in audio driver that was causing MSI nForce board to only use 2 channels Fixed mmap bug in audio driver causing Quake III to hang. Fixed Red Hat Linux 9 build issue with remap_page_range(). Fixed problem with rebuilding SRPM on Red Hat Linux 9. Added Red Hat Linux 9 and Mandrake Linux 9.1 binary RPMs. This page contains drivers and documentation for the nForce chipset. The chipset includes hardware support for IDE disk control, ethernet networking, audio support, win modem support, and a USB controller. These packages have support for ethernet networking and *basic* ACI audio. USB and IDE hardware will work with standard Linux drivers. There is no win modem support. ________________ The motherboard choices I believe range from Asus, Gigabyte, Soyo Dragon series etc... Considering the thermal performance of the AMD CPUs, I probably am better off getting a motherboard which gives some option like fan RPM control based of system load etc. If getting onboard graphics [like nVidia's nforce2 400 Integrated Graphics Processors + Media Communications Processor which has GeForce AGP8x built-in ], onboard sound [nVidia's MCPs Audio Processing or Via's onboard AC'97 or Vinyl Audio], onboard LAN, onboard modem [are all of these 'winmodems / softmodems?] would these work with Linux? Any opinions about Serial ATA? IEEE 1394? Is anyone more than familiar with using the AMD line of products under Linux? I would appreciate if someone could spare time to help me make a reasonable choice. I must stress that I am keen to see that I can use all or most of the devices/features under Linux and not just Windows. Please Cc your response to * bvishal [at] gmx [dot] net V i s h a l . -- +++ GMX - Mail, Messaging & more http://www.gmx.net +++ Jetzt ein- oder umsteigen und USB-Speicheruhr als Prämie sichern!

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Re: Re: [ILUG-BOM] multi-boot error w/ 2 hdd's
by linuxdev 26 Jul '03

26 Jul '03

Did you check out the map command of grub ? I know its specially for windows, yet ... C > ---------- Original Message ----------- > From: "Dr. Sharukh K. R. Pavri." <spavri(a)vsnl.com> > > I have 2 hdd's hda and hdb. I have RH 9 on hda2 w/ grub as <snip> > > title Slackware 9 (2.4.20) > > root (hd1,1) > > kernel /boot/vmlinuz-ide-2.4.20 ro hdd=ide-scsi > ^^^^^^ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from Indiatimes at http://email.indiatimes.com Buy The Best In BOOKS at http://www.bestsellers.indiatimes.com Bid for for Air Tickets on Air Sahara Flights at Prices Lower Than Before. Just log on to http://airsahara.indiatimes.com and Bid Now!

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[ILUG-BOM] Workshop for Saraf College, Malad (W) - GNU/Linux Networking and Security
by dinesh＠shahmicro.com 25 Jul '03

25 Jul '03

Hi GLUGers, We are organizing a workshop in Saraf College, Malad (W). Date is still to be finalised. I have made an outline of the topics to be covered. As usual, your comments, additions, modifications and deletions of the topics are welcome. Also calling Network and Security Gurus to contribute for the event. Date and Venue will be announced as soon as it becomes available. Duration : One day - 8 hrs. (9:30 am - 5:30 pm) Venue : Your premises Date : Unknown Target Audiance : Engineering Students Audiance Size : Unknown No. of Speakers : 3 to 4 Subject : Networking and Security Basics in GNU/Linux Topics to Cover : Networking What is a Network Why Network What is Computer Network Networking Technologies Network Hardware Ethernet, Arcnet, SLIP/PPP, ATM, Wireless, AX.25, etc. Network Topologies Peer-to-peer, Bus, Star, Token Ring, etc. Network Models OSI, IP, etc. Network Protocols IP, IPX, NetBIOS, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, DECNet, etc. IPv4 and IPv6 Networks IP stack and Comparison with OSI Network Model IP Addressing and Classes Subneting and Routing TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP etc. IP Networks and DNS System Role of /etc/hosts and BIND /etc/resolve.conf /etc/nssswitch.conf Higher Level Network Protocols HTTP, HTTPS, FTP SMB, CIFS SMTP, POP, IMAP Telnet, SSH, rlogin, RSH NTP, NNTP, NFS, NIS, NIS+, SNMP : Security Computer Security Threat Perceptions Risk Analisis System Level Security Physical Access Virus, Worms, Trojans and Software Bugs User Authentication Methods Passwords Smart Cards Biometrix Directory and File Permissions Access Control Lists (ACLs) Tools for Securing a System (Hardware locks, Tripwire, Bastille, Password crackers) Network Level Security Various types of attcks (DoS, DDoS, IP Spoofing, DNS Spoofing etc.) Weaknesses and Bugs in various Sofwares/Servers/Daemons Open Ports, Packet Filtering and Firewalls Network Security tools (Snort, nmap, SAINT, SATAN, etc.) TIA for your contributions. With warm regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Dinesh(a)ShahMicro.com +91-98213-11906 +91-22-56919423

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Linuxers July 2003