tyme

different ones are configured differently, are intended for certain setups, or (as scarecrow pointed out) contain experimental features. you only need one installed, though.

 

it's that whole "choice" thing that linux is so famous for.

ok, i thought .bashrc is read everytime a new bash shell is launched

Maybe that's the intended way, but it hasn't been my experience. I could be wrong too, though :)

If this applies, then Ubuntu is even closer to windows mentality than any time before...

So wait, Ubuntu is getting closer to Windows, when it's simply implementing the features available? Using HAL For detection of the input is a pretty common thing these days. And a feature is provided to override it's settings. Xorg.conf is being used less, in many distributions (not just ubuntu), relegating the task of hardware detection and configuration where it belongs - with HAL.

I still have to get Episode 1 :(

 

Not enough time right now, though. Fallout 3 has consumed my soul.

then it's good there's almost a distro for every taste out there ;)

agreed ;)

 

(distrowar averted...go back to your regularly schedule programs, people!)

Quick reminder for everyone: Please don't start a distro-war. Criticism is okay, but bashing is not - so please keep this discussion civil. :)

Am I psychic or what?

IIRC, that will only apply to the current terminal session. If you close the console and open a new one, you would need to do source ~/.bashrc again.

You're just envious of a superior marketing machine :P

Good Marketing != Good Distro.

 

I'd rather have the latter - and Ubuntu is not a good distro (for me, anyways - though it may be for others).

 

 

 

and no, i'm not trying to start a distro war :P

uninstall the packages? if you don't use them (especially the nvidia drivers), uninstalling them should be a sufficient solution (except where required by other installed packages, in which case - you do use them)

 

:unsure:

Can't believe it's normal for a laptop to make such a noise though. :unsure:

I don't think it's normal either :) - I was just curious what it sounds like. For you to get an audible click caused by the power on, volumes would need to be set before the sound card is initialized - not likely, but you should check dmesg for any weird errors me thinks. Also, mute all output in alsamixer, save the config and reboot - see if the sound is still there.

OK, OK, that's my only cheap shot, I promise. :)

But I like the cheap shots :P

 

Where's the non-user-friendly feature list?

is it similar to the sound you might hear when turning on speakers (i.e. desktop speakers)? I know on my desktop 5.1 speakers, whenever I turn them on, their is an audible "crack" (if the volume is up).

take a look through the output of dmesg - it may give a clue as to whats happening.

do you mean a black macbook? IIRC, there aren't any black pro's ;)

 

download the gparted live cd and try to do the partitioning/formatted with that:

http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php

alternatively, use OS X's Disk Utility (Applications -> Utilies) to create the partition (format it HFS if required, then reformat it during install).

don't create a swap. IIRC, there's some oddness that occurs with mac and more than 3 partitions. how much ram do you have? you'll probably be OK without a swap.

Problem I'm running into is in creating a partition and formatting it in ext3. I just get a failed error message every time I try to format.

Create the partition and reboot before you format it. Then, in refit there is a tool to sync the MBR partition table - I don't currently remember what it's called or the exact commands to make the sync occur, but you need to use this tool. Once things are all synced up, you should be able to format and install on the newly created partition.

 

If you need more details, let me know. I have an MBP at home that I can test-install on and help with the exact steps (after I'm off work in 7 hours :) )

I would guess those programs have beagle-dependent features, or beagle plugins, which causes Mandriva to think if you remove beagle they have to go too. Is there an option in urpmi to not check deps when removing a package? Try doing that - you should be OK.

I tried editing ~/.bashrc and adding ‎"/usr/lib/libkdesu.so.5" & "‎/usr/lib/libkdesu.so.5.1.0", but it still doesn't work.

Anytime you make changes to .bashrc you need to (at least) log out and log back in. In some cases (though rarely) a reboot may be necessary.

- Compared to using the 32bit version, it's not possible to install GNOME from the disk; you'll end up with IceWM (okay, maybe intended to space limitations).

 

- It's not possible to switch to the german version of Firefox with 64bit - even after installing firefox-de package, default English is used.

 

- Dvdrip has an apache dependancy with 64bit (but not with 32bit)?!? :blink:

These three seem like possible bugs. I would report them to Mandriva - perhaps adamw will stop by and let you know if he (er, Mandriva) has already come across them.

yes, sorry. gtk-window-decorator is what i was referring do.

If the same issues are occurring no matter the OS, it's a hardware problem. Based on the issue with suspend, I would guess it's a RAM issue. Download memtest86 as arctic suggested, and if it comes up with errors, ship it back - if you don't do it now, the problem could get worse, and eventually your warranty will be expired.

I assume it's a plasmoid, so you should be able to right click on it and in the options, set it to stay above all windows (aka "always on top").

How are you going about installing the nvidia drivers? Download from their website?

 

I would recommend going through the Mandriva Control Center, under Software Management -> Install Software and searching nvidia. You may already have it installed. Then go into your Hardware (also via Mandriva Control Center) and ensure that the video card is set to use the "proprietary driver".

 

I'm not sure of any easy way to configure the logitech. last time i had to setup back/foward buttons on a mouse, it required editing /etc/X11/xorg.conf - someone else may have an easier way.

 

p.s. - welcome to the forum :)

whats your hardware configuration? cpu/ram/vid card/etc.

Never saw the attraction of such events, a bunch of grown men (maybe a few women) installing an OS and making a party of it.

Actually, you seem to miss the point. The idea is to spread the word and use of Linux by helping those who want to install it, but don't have the know-how - or to answer questions for those who HAVE installed it, but need help using it. It's not so much a party as a "learning session". The attraction is to help others, and/or to learn more. Considering your involvement with this board, I think looking at it in this way will help you see the merits.