Angelina

Actually, I think it was cuz illogic_al let us know (which nVIDIA did NOT) that the particular vid card I have on my system was known by another name, RIVA TNT2. The most frustrating part of the whole thing was that mandrake had preselected the RIVA TNT2 option in setup anyway. We were trying to fight what should have been easy, cuz it was all smooth sailing from there. So, thanks again to all, for your help! And now, there's SOOOO much to learn!

Thanks to all of you who helped me get linux up and running all day today! I am so excited! Special thanks to Ohms, Vampyregeek, Chrisz, illogical_al, ummm, jeepers, and everyone else who kept me from losing my mind, and their patience, etc !!!!!!!!! I can't wait to learn this!

Hey Steve, I'm downloading the third disk now- and have downloaded the md5sum tool you recommended. I'm rereading the directives as to how to run the iso file against the md5sum tool. Thanks again, and will keep you posted. Angelina

I only have disks one and two as far as I am aware. How do I check the md5sums?

Ok, I did as you suggested- and received the following : Some package requested cannot be installed: kernel-source-2.6.8.1-12.... (due to unsatisfied glibc-devel) Continue? (Y/n) Steve, I'm not even sure my internet is even configured in linux cuz I've never gotten farther than the initial screen, and the shell. Angelina

Thanks, Steve. I'm going to try that now! Angelina

Hi there- Steve and Rolf- I tried the urpmi kernel-source-2.6 as suggested by Steve. No luck- error message telling me the file does not exist. I can cd to where the rpm file is in by cd/mnt/win_c/windows/Profiles/Angela/desktop. Also, is it pertinent that I am running windows ME? However, this whole mount point is rather confusing to me. At what point would I check the "grep cdrom /etc/fstab" ? Sorry to sound so dense, but this is all really new to me, and I so appreciate the help you're sending! Angelina

Hi Rolf, I have been searching and am unable to find the directory where the kernel-source rpm is located on the hard drive.What is the best way to access those files, from the linux partition, or from the cd? Sorry for sounding so completely ignorant here, and I appreciate all your help! Thanks, Angelina

Hello again- Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you with a reply and some (hopefully) clarification. We've tried several things, rolf, that you've mentioned. I did the XFdrake, twice- with no good results. Each time I tried, I received two error messages: Problem parsing the config and Error parsing the config. I was never able to locate the vesa generic that you mentioned, tho I typed in the specific parameters for my monitor as per the compaq website. Also, I tried (from root) entering urpmi kernel-source-2.6.8.1-12mdk.rpm, and received the following error messages:unable to access rpm file [kernel-source-2.6.8.1-12mdk.rpm], and error registering local packages. (when I entered uname -r I received the 2.6.8.1-12mdk as per your instructions.) I have editted the NVIDIA, with no problem, and when I try to install the kernel-source, it says I need dependent packages. I can't seem to access the rpms on my cd. When I entered rpm -ivh, the following packages came up as necessary: glibc-devel, ncurses-devel, and gcc I would be so delighted to get linux up and running,and away from windows. Any help you could offer would be so appreciated. Thank you so very much in advance! Angelina

Hi again I wanted to make mention that I've had no graphical interface yet, just a command line. I have the driver but can't get the kernel. I've been troubleshooting using this source of information: http://ariejan.net/content/view/85/32 Thanks again for your help thus far. Angelina

I've only got disk one- ( i think.) I selected install disk one, and do two three and four at a later time. How do I get MC out of it? I have the stuff for nVIDIA and can nav to it in the windows partition.

Hi everyone- I've recently downloaded mandrake 10.1 and installed it as a dual boot system on my compaq presario with a nVIDIA vanta graphics card and compaq mv520 monitor. I've tried running urpmi but failing to get the midnight commander to work. I've downloaded and the kernel-source files recommended as well as the patch. Can you tell me (totally completely new at this) how to get the mc file? Explain carefully, since I'm very precise about following directives, and can't wait to join the LINUX community! Thanks so much in advance for your help! Angelina