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I went back to autoconf 1.4 and it was still locking up. There was nothing in var/log/messages or syslog that would help. Also, the caps lock key and keyboard lights were not blinking at all. The computer is just completely unresponsive until I hit reset.

I have a problem that has just started occurring. Whenever I start to compile a program, during the "make" step, my computer completely locks up! I mean, the screen freezes, the mouse doesn't work, and the keyboard doesn't function. The only thing that brings my computer back up is hitting the reset button. I run Mandrake 9.1 rpm -qa|grep gcc: gcc-cpp-3.2.2-3mdk gcc-3.2.2-3mdk gcc-gnat-3.2.2-3mdk libgcc1-3.2.2-3mdk gcc-c++-3.2.2-3mdk rpm -qa|grep make make-3.80-3mdk makedev-4.0.1-1mdk automake1.7-1.7.6-1mdk

Speaking of choice, one does have the choice of not reading a particular thread if one doesn't like the content within it.

I guess nobody knows how to fix the problem? By the way, my fiance upgraded (using the term loosely) to Windows XP, and we still have the problem of her computer not wanting to recognize the internet connection. I should state that I used a Crossover Cable to connect the two computers. Would it make a difference if I spent some extra dollars and used a regular network cable instead?

You might want to look at Cinelerra. Don't know the website off hand.

If you want Dreamweaver, the easiest way is to get a copy of Codeweavers Crossover Office. http://www.codeweavers.com (Although this isn't free) No, it should literally be an "n", because the "dll" option chooses between the builtin or native dlls. But since this option doesn't exist anymore, you'll need to change it in the config file. What version of Mandrake are you using? I had issues with Mandrake 9.1 and wine locking up everything I tried to run on it when things worked previously. What I had to do was update the kernel (the CD comes with 2.4.21-013, I upgraded it to 2.4.21-025). After I updated the kernel, wine worked again (so to speak). So you might try a newer kernel.

If you don't know the answer to a problem, please don't reply. Replies like this are never helpful, and more often times than not, they are misleading. If you're having trouble with something, feel free to post your problem, and we'll try our best to help you.

I bought an Epson Stylus C64 printer a few days ago, but was unaware that the printer was too new to be in the driver database for Mandrake 9.1 or 9.2. According to the info from linuxprinting.org, the printer needed gimpprint 4.3.21 or higher to use. Unfortunately, there are no Mandrake RPMS for that version. So the only thing I could do would download the source code and compile it. (latest version as of this writing was 4.3.25) However, instead of typing: ./configure I had to type: ./configure --enable-static Then, you can do the regular "make" and "make install" (although I ran "checkinstall" instead to create an rpm) Then, as root, type: service cups restart Then, load up Printer Drake (or go into the Mandrake Control Center, and select "Hardware" then "Printers) From there, you'll be able to select the Epson Stylus C64 printer, and then it will work like a charm. I had a bit of a spell trying to get this to work. I finally did, however, and I thought I would share how I got it working. The "--enable-static" is important because it builds static libraries for the gimp-print driver. This way, you won't have conflicts with the already installed Mandrake RPMS when you try to install the later gimp-print driver.

I think I've found the source of the problem, and it's not with my Mandrake computer, but with my fiance's Windows computer. Now let's see if I can fix it.........

Currently, everything is working, (let's see how long this will last.......) The output of "route": The output of ifconfig -a :

Anyone?...................................Anyone?...............................

Well, I fixed the problem about eth1 not wanting to start at boot. And after replacing a fan in my Linux computer, I now can just leave it on all the time again, so I don't have to restart it and worry about losing the connection to the Windows computer. Or so I thought....... However, just now, when my fiance tried to access the internet (I had it working before, and I hadn't restarted my Linux computer since then), she couldn't get on. I had to run the setup program in MCC before it worked on her computer. What happened there? I would have thought that not having to restart the Linux computer would mean it would finally work. But I still had to re-run the setup program before my fiance could get on again. Should I just break down and buy an ethernet hub or a router? :\ Oh, and to answer a previous question, I've done it both ways, with my fiance's computer on and off, and it just doesn't stick.

Try using urpmi a.k.a the Software management Tab in the Mandrake Control Center.

Actually, when they released version 2.0 they specifically stated that Word, Excel, and Powerpoint XP was indeed supported. (granted they're still at the silver level, but Codeweavers specifically supports them) The page you linked to says right there that Crossover Office supports Word, Excel, and Power Point XP. To an extent, I agree with that. However, I hear a lot of people on various message boards that say that they would switch to Linux completely if they could get one or two Windows applications that they like to run running under Linux. Why should that one application keep them from using Linux as their main OS?

Well, eth0 is what is connected to the DSL internet. And eth1 is what is connected to the other computer. I don't quite understand what you're saying about "eth-route". It's not failing at boot anymore, but it still doesn't want to give my Win98 computer access to the internet unless I re-re-reconfigure it again (and even then, it doesn't always give my Win98 computer access, and sometimes, after doing this, my main computer can't get online anymore until I reboot)

Actually, that line is already in my modules.conf It's still not always wanting to start at boot.

Both of those were set at "on" for the numbers 2,3,4, and 5 There's another issue, though, which I think is the cause. My eth1 adapter, which is the one connected to my other computer, doesn't always start at boot. eth0 uses the via-rhine module and it's my onboard network adapter eth1 uses the 8139too module and it's a separate network card I know, that's very vague information. Anything else I can provide for better help?

Well, my excitement at getting it working was short-lived..... Unfortunately, my Linux computer loses the ability to share my internet connection when I shut it down. Everytime I turn my Linux computer back on, my Win98 computer is unable to connect to the internet. I have to go through the internet-sharing tool in Mandrake Control Center every time if I want to share my internet connection. It's not a huge deal, but I would like to not have to go through the configuration steps every time I turn my Mandrake computer on. What could be going wrong?

Check out the post right above yours. There are several options. http://www.linux-sound.org/guitar.html I also know quite a bit about music theory, since I kinda sorta have a college music degree ;) So feel free to PM me with any theory questions you have, as well.

I don't ever use aRTs, and there's still a delay in flash animations for me. Maybe it's an overall KDE thing.

I do have an answer. ;) http://www.linux-sound.org/guitar.html

You could also use the export to flash option in Open/Star Office. Then it would definitely work.

It does make me wonder what Office XP does that Open Office or Star Office can't do.

It works!!! Thanks for the help. Although I found out the reason I couldn't get it to work before was because I had the wrong cable plugged into the network adapter of the Win98 computer. Me pulled an ID10T error!! :P

Thanks for the help, I'll try that when I get home tonight. :)