liquidzoo

cp the file pm.h from a pre -5 kernel-source's /include/linux folder to your source's /include/linux folder (overwriting the file that is already there) and try to install the driver the normal way. If you don't have a source that would work, I've posted the file in this thread It works, I've done it.

The kernel-source for the i686-up-4GB version will be the same as the normal kernel source. For example: kernel: 2.6.3-16mdk source: kernel-source-2.6.3-16mdk kernel: kernel-i686-up-4GB-2.6.3-16mdk source: kernel-source-2.6.3-16mdk The different version is simply for the different options that are installed by default in the new kernel.

Ok, here we go... First off, if you're installing an SATA drive after you already have a system installed, make sure you know what module your SATA controller uses. You can find this out in harddrake. Click on your SATA controller and look at the module entry. For me, it's sata_via Add this in /etc/modules.preload Then, when you install the drive, it will be /dev/sda or /dev/sdb (you get the idea) Then you can create your partitions (I used diskdrake), format them, then start copying files, if you want. Modifying fstab was about the easiest thing in the world and everything works perfectly. Oh, by the way, it took me about 30 minutes to transfer 28 gigs of info from one drive to the other.

LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. They're generally thin (~4cm thick) and way more expensive CRT - Cathode Ray Tube. These are the large, TV looking monitors. Sony and Viewsonic would be good. Of the 2, I would go Viewsonic as they made a requpation (and a good one at that) making monitors.

People that talk about a color tube going out in a Sony monitor are probably referring to a CRT monitor, not an LCD one. Of the brands you mentioned, any will be great for you. I have a Viewsonic monitor (CRT) that I've had for years and I love it. You will, however, pay a bit more for Viewsonic or Sony; simply for the name. In the end, it boils down to which one you really want. LCD's are great these days and with a name brand (like you suggested) you shouldn't run into any problems.

Found it. Here you go: http://liflg.sourceforge.net/?page=art&artid=26 There are also a lot of game "installers" that use WineX/Cedega to install some of the more popular Windows games. Check it out.

Those are the audio files on your cd (but you knew that already). Have you tried the succestion from AussieJohn? Sounds to me like that is exactly what you are looking for. That will enable the icons to appear on your desktop again.

I remember reading about a "registry tweak" you have to do for BF1942. I know that I did it before I ever played. I'll see if I can find a link should you ever decide to reinstall it

I believe when you install it there is an uninstall script. You can run that with cedega, or simply remove the games directory. You would not want to do this in Windows, but the only thing that might be slightly fouled up would be cedega's "registry", but even then it wouldn't affect anything on your Linux box. Just out of curiosity, why do you say it runs so poorly? I have it, as well as both of the expansion packs, installed and it runs great for me. Granted, I have never installed this under windows, so I have no frame of reference.

In order to run tuxracer, and many other games/applications (including some screensavers) you have to have the graphics drivers (be they nvidia or ati) installed. If you're running the stock mandy 10 kernel, or one of the many official updates to that kernel you'll be fine. Make sure that your kernel-source and kernel version match: [Coruscant//nwn]$ uname -r 2.6.8.1-8mdk [Coruscant//nwn]$ ls -l /usr/src/linux lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 19 Sep 8 15:33 /usr/src/linux -> linux-2.6.8.1-8mdk// [Coruscant//nwn]$

Hi LiquidZoo, can u send me that file please? :D I would be appreciated. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll do you one better (If I can) and post it here for everyone thta wants it. Needs to be unzipped to /usr/src/linux-2.6.8.1-8mdk/include/linux/ pm.zip

My only real concern about the whole thing would be running into a permissions problem. I know that in theory what I'm wanting to do will work. Has anyone done this before? I'm sure someone has. Even if it's with 2 ATA (EIDE, UDMA, whatever you want to call it) drives. I'm glad for the vote of confidence I have received. I know I'm overthinking this, but sometimes it's better to err on the side of caution, no? Anyway, the drive will be here on Thursday (FedEx overnight) along with a new DVD +/- RW ($57 at newegg, for anyone interested) so I'll report back with my findings as soon as everything is done.

I moved this to Installing Mandrake, as this forum seems more fitting. To add another viewpoint to your question: Instead of trusting your upgrade to the MandrakeLinux upgrade process from installation cd's (historically unreliable) why not, when the cd's are out, modify your existing cd sources to those of the 10.1 cd's (easy to do, many of us could help you through this when the time comes) then issue a urpmi --auto-select from the command line. This will upgrade all of the packages (except the kernel, you have to do that yourself) from 10.0 to 10.1, taking into account only those packages you currently have rpm versions of installed. If you have Xorg 6.8 (tar.gz only atm, afaik) installed, and no XFree86, then you should be fine in that reguard. If you have XFree86, you might run into urpmi wanting to install xorg; but the install itself would conflict with the newer version that is already installed (and thus, the older xorg rpms wouldn't be installed) There might be some unforseen problems doing it this way, but imo it is the easiest and safest way to upgrade.

Thanks. That sorted it out for me. (good thing too, I already ordered the drive ) Second part of the equation... I want to create the partitions using diskdrake for /home and /var/www/html This I know how to do, so that won't be a problem and I will mount them as something like /mnt/home and /mnt/var/www/html temporarily. I know I can just copy the contents of the existing partitions over very easily (cp -R /home /mnt/home etc.) but will (after rebooting and umounting both drives) simply editing the fstab to point the correct mountpoints to the new drive work? I don't see why not, but I want to make sure.

Try urpmi k3b It might be on cd 1. You will need to issue that command as root in a terminal

Are you referring to the urpmi hdlists? If so, you need to create them. They are automatically created when you add sources to urpmi.

The kernel has to be updated separately. urpmi --auto-select will not do it. This is a good thing. If you want to update the kernel, enter urpmi kernel and choose from the list (you will want kernel-2.6.3-16mdk) If you don't want urpmi --auto-select to update your kernel-source automatically, etid /etc/urpmi.skip.list and add kernel-source to that file.

How well does SATA work in Linux? Does anyone have it working? Was it a pain in the ass? Here's what I'm planning: I'm building a computer for a friend of mine and need a hard drive. I have a 40GB hd in my system right now that would work perfectly, but...this is my /home drive. I want to copy the contents of the 2 partitions on that drive (/home and /var/www/html) to the new SATA drive, then set up my fstab to point to the new SATA drive for those 2 partitions so I can safely remove the 40 gig drive. I'm sure this can be done, but I need to know how well SATA works in Linux before I go off and spend the money for the drive and find out it won't work at all. Here's the relevant info: Mandrake 10.1 RC1 (cooker updates daily) Kernel 2.6.8.1-8mdk Need anything else? Just ask

Take your favorite mirror and plot out your sources (not sure about plf yet, but this will work for main and contrib) Change this portion of the command listed only! .../official/10.0/ to .../devel/10.1/ Same would be true (I assume) for 10.2, 11.0, etc. Do this at your own risk, however. As Ix said, RC1 of 10.1 is not the most stable thing in the world, and if you have an nvidia card it's a nightmare to set up the drivers (but it can be done). Check for my post in Everything Linux calling out to 10.1RC1 users to find out the work-around.

You can do a HD install using the cd1 iso image. I'm not sure all of the rpms you would need to get a working install going. Perhaps someone else does? I've always done cd installs and upgraded from there.

The fix described in the bug report I posted above does work. I am now running kernel 2.6.8.1-8mdk with the nvidia drivers and everything seems to be working just fine.

You can do an FTP install. Use the Search function on the board for a post from anon on how to do that. The easiest way, however, would be to do the install with the bare essentials using only cd 1, add urpmi sources with easyurpmi and update additional software that way. If you choose that method, make sure you remove your sources first (urpmi.removemedia -a) then add the new ones. Make sure you add all of the available sources.

Make sure you re-run lilo after you make any changes to it. As root in a console: lilo or lilo -v

WinXP doesn't care as much where it's installed as Win98 did (Win98 HAD to be on the 1st partition of the first HD, otherwise it would not run)

I just found out from illogic-al in #musb that there is a bug in all 2.6.8 mandrake kernels higher than -5 that breaks the nvidia drivers. A possible solution is to copy the pm.h file from the sourcedir/include/linux/ folder of a kernel < 2.6.8.1-5 into the -8 folder, but I haven't verified it. The bug has been reported to the cooker list. Edit For those interested, here is the bug report: http://qa.mandrakesoft.com/show_bug.cgi?id=11060 The fix I suggested seems to work for some, but not for the very last poster. I replaced the files from work, so I will try it tonight when I get home. I'll report my results.