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the other thing, chris, is besides wanting to be bleeding edge (like me) (because that's part of the fun of OSS - open source software, but also we're in the fastest devel times any software has ever seen) is there any reason to change your mandrake at all? There are still people using freakin' 8.2 on here! If it ain't broke... I like to stay up-to-date, but part of that even comes from the ol' m$ sucks so bad gotta always upgrade attitude. Is there something in 9.2 that you or I really want/need so bad? If not...

You know, having only used linux for about 2 years now, I've been so nervous to even try it. I always go for a clean install because But seeing as I can't really answer your questions you made me realize - maybe I should try it because my lack of faith in something like this NOT working comes from all my M$ experience, not any of my linux experience! I know that the upgrade at least leaves /home alone, meaning all your bookmarks, menus, settings for apps, etc remain the same... the rest? <shrug> Anyone?

I love my linksys router (built-in 4 port switch) but if you like to have the occasional LAN party (see my LAN party how to ;) ) then I'd go with the linksys that has a built-in 8 port switch. Now, the fact that it uses NAT means you can have lots of PC's using your high speed without having to pay for more IP's, but don't be fooled into thinking NAT is a firewall (although it is close enough "legally" speaking so that the vendors can say their routers have built-in firewalls). You still need firewalls on each of the boxes behind the router. This is why I now recommend getting an old PC really cheap and throwing 2 network cards into it plus a switch. One connection goes to the cable modem and the other to the switch. (If you want to run a server and your ISP allows it I'd throw a third network card in there and have it go to the server) Next step is install mandrake on your new firewall/gateway/router and you're all set! For help with that if you choose that way to go (it is the securest way to go) all you have to do is pay us, your friendly neighbourhood mandrakeusers.org board a visit! This way you no longer need firewalls on each individual box. :) Hope this info is valuable to you! Edit: The linksys link above shows you the wireless version of my router. Be warned that if you want to go wireless (which your laptop may or may not support, can't remember if you said that) you need to get wireless network cards for all the PC's, including anyone else's when they come to your fantabulous LAN parties :D

employez-vous iptables? Maybe it's a ruleset..? This is really strange, but in a way I'm happy it's not getting sent (because then it's it stays in the que for a reason). I'm willing to bet the problem isn't with the queue so much as with the actual sending. Does your ISP use SSL for POP mail (or maybe they just started?) SSL uses different ports...

I believe that was KDE's work, not mandrake's. This beta comes with the new 3.1.3, which I seem to remember reading that they've optimized a lot of code. Great! I was happy to read that!

Speaking of the new 9.2 beta 2, has anyone tried it? What the general concensus on this one? Good stuff? Looks like 9.2 final will be really sweet...

Real Networks Announces New Media Player Project Maybe I'll check this out before becoming too commited :)

Yep: You hit that nail on the head, arise.

As per pzatch's post relating this to boxing: Hey Pzatch - what do you think SCO's fight strategy is? Float like a butterfly, sting like an insult? :D

chris: thanks for this last post. Now when newbies search for a similar problem, they'll see how you got it working too. ;)

gentoo's portage (which is used by the cli command "emerge") just uses scripts to build from source. JaseP: I'd stick with mandrake, seriously. Anything else will disappoint that sticks to your requirements above. If you'd like, wait 'til 9.2 is final and I'll download it and send it to you. If you can't wait, I'll send you 9.1 (or I'm sure someone within your country would do the same for faster delivery). If you don't want the download version at all, I recommend ordering mandrake 9.1/9.2 online if you can't get a store to get it for you. I obviously recommend waiting for 9.2 as it will have all the newest updates and such. And I do recommend mandrake as the rpm distro of choice. Otherwise gentoo, which will have cd's for your specific arch on aug. 5, and it can be made to use rpms, but I'd still stay with mdk unless you'll be getting high-speed.

Anything in this thread help you?

look in the manual for your motherboard. Is it an ACPI compatible mobo or does it use APM (advanced power management) ?

should work just fine under WineX, but I have yet to bother with it as I'm kind of against it. I'll get all the native linux gaming I need when doom 3 comes out. Until then, I'll be busy getting my life ready for all the things I won't have time for when it's released :D

Gonna need all the details we can get!

Note to people looking to read this thread to learn how to get xine to play dvd's - please see the post "DVD player" by mahiles in the Software forum.

A note on src.rpms when you download a src.rpm, type the following as root: rpm --rebuild name_of.src.rpm This will create a "name_of.i586.rpm" in /usr/src/RPM/RPMS/i586/ you would then cd /usr/src/RPM/RPMS/i586/ rpm -ivh name_of.i586.rpm or as I prefer urmpi name_of.i586.rpm Most just download the i586 rpm itself to save time, but if you like to rebuild for different architectures, like i686 or 486 for example, src.rpm's come in handy. Note they wouldn't end up in /usr/src/RPM/RPMS/i586/ but the directory for their respective arch build. ;) :!: Edit: 500! Yeah baby! :D

I only ever use fluxbox. But let's not start a WM/DE discussion in a kde announcement. I use KDE when showing newbies linux.

Linux will seriously put up a good desktop battle when mandrake releases a new version using the 2.6 series kernel and the KDE 3.2 when they are both done. With mandrake's config tools and beautiful menus and all, the war will tilt in linux's favour!! Get recruitin'

HAW! YAW! WHA? Uhn Huhn! Oooooooooh YEAH! OH BABY! (see sig) I've been waiting and freakin' waiting for this... I think I peed a little :(

If you can afford to pay for new hardware after toasting your wares by overclocking, why not stop being el-cheapo and pay for good hardware in the first place?? I did, and my 733/133 w/ 512 of 133 RAM still runs like the dickens. And my 64MB VIVO ATI Radeon with it... I haven't played a game that lags yet. Why overclock?? My new system will have my FSB (ram, mobo, cpu) all at 400MHz. Those new athlons..mmmm.... Kids: Do it right the first time. It pays off because even if it means paying a little more upfront, you don't have to live with regret and upgrade costs.

Once you get totally bitchin' with vi (stop groaning) you are really fast with it. I guess it all depends on the mood I'm in. sean - you'd like krudaser for sure. I like using krusader in fluxbox, mc at the console without x.

The only reason I change kernels is for major bug fixes / security issues or new features. Otherwise, minor stuff doesn't phase me enough to bother with the hassle. If it ain't broke or truly need it, why worry? A workstation isn't a mission critical server, either, so...

Yeah - but thanks to M$'s dollar they don't have to pay as much for the server OS! :roll: