Viper_Maniac

So how do I do that from the prompt?

Well it starts up and takes me to a command prompt like this: localhost login: No matter whether I login as root or as me it gives me this: Release Date: 18 December 2003 X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0, Release 6.7 Build Operating System: Linux 2.6.8.1-2mdkenterprise i686 [ELF] Current Operating System: Linux localhost 2.6.8.1-12mdk #1 Fri Oct 1 12:53:41 CEST 2004 i686 Build Date: 23 September 2004 Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.X.Org to make sure that you have the latest version. Module Loader Present Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting, (++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational, (WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown. (==) Log file: "/var/log/Xorg.0.log", Time: Wed Jan 5 19:35:43 2005 (==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf" Data incomplete in file: /etc/X11/xorg.conf Undefined InputDevice "Mouse1" referenced by ServerLayout "layout". (EE) Problem parsing the config file (EE) Error parsing the config file Fatal server error: no screens found Please consult the The X.Org Foundation support at http://wiki.X.Org for help. Please also check the log file at "/var/log/Xorg.0.log" for additional information. XIO: fatal IO error 104 (connection reset by peer) on X server ":0.0" after 0 requests (0 known processed) with 0 events remaining.

Ok it decided to install guarddog with me not doing anything different. I'm happy to install my first program. I was also able to install rp-pppoe with no troubles although I dont know how to use it. But right now I have a big problem. I went to edit the xorg.conf file to change the mouse. Now it wont boot into KDE (aka x server). HELP!

I'll try that if I cant get 2.4 to work. No I didnt set up urpmi. I was trying to setup guarddog before I setup my internet connection. Thanks. I'll do that. :)

1st: I tried to install Guarddog 2.4 a few minutes ago but I couldnt install it. I tried doing the rpm version and after I clicked on the file it said something like "Do you want to install or save it?". I said install it and then it popped up asking about dependecies. I said ok. Then it said: Please insert the medium named "Installation CD 1" on device [/dev/hdc]. I put Mandrake 10.1 CD 1 in my cdrom and click ok but the message comes back up. Whats going on here? 2nd: I'm trying to change my mouse type but it refuses to accept it. I go into MCC and to hardware. I go under mouse and it says its a universal ps2/usb mouse or something like that. I want to change it to USB/Generic 3 button mouse with wheel emulation. It just wont accept it so I say again, Whats going on here? TIA.

(Sorry if I seem impatient or anything.)

New Connection under Network & Internet in the Mandrake Control Center.

Anybody?

Ok I tried going through the "New Connection" wizard under "Configure your Computer" configuration panel. It asks me what kind of connection. I choose ADSL since it was the only DSL one on the list. Now it asks me to choose a provider. Theres no US or USA on the list. Just about 20 or so other countries. I'm confused now. :blink:

SpeedStream 5360 Ethernet I havent tried anything yet. :blush:

Dont have a router. Getting a router is kinda out of the question (unless I get one for xmas) as I dont have the money for it. That is the way it is setup in XP (PPPoE).

I wasnt quite sure where to put this so I put it here. If it needs to be moved then by all means do so. Anyways on to the question... I have DSL and I'm looking for a way to connect to my DSL like I do in XP. In XP I have an icon I just doubleclick and then I put in my username and password and hit connect. Then when I want to log off I just rightclick the icon in the systray and hit disconnect. I'm looking to find a way to do that in Mandrake 10.1 Official. TIA.

:huh:

Is there any word on if you can install fine on nforce mobos unlike 10OE where it had problems?

How you do it from source?

I have the same problem. 10 wont install. Keeps hanging. 9.2 works just fine. Hopefully this will be fixed in 10.1.

I did have 9.2 installed but decided to try 10. It kept locking up at different points during the installation. So now I'm going out and trying different distros. Just downloaded Suse 9.1. Gonna try that in alittle while.

Ok I want to be able to get on the internet with 9.2 but I'm unsure on what all I need to do to setup my dsl connection and what else I need to do to keep myself safe. I know I need a firewall but not sure what else. :unsure: I hope I explained it good enough.

Thanks Dean. ;)

Thanks very much! :)

Ok. Sorry for sounding like a noob here but what would be the best way to do this?

Do you have to be in root to edit it? I'm not sure how to do it (editing the file that is).

Awesome! I was just looking for this info. Thanks Mystified.

:o You added 10 more steps. lol. Thanks for that. ;)

yes/no click on mandrake update and it will attempt to find a mirror for a 'update source' so that you can then 'update'. Oh ok. Thank you. B)