xbob

December 19, 2004

As I tried to write in my first post (sorry for the bad typing / spelling) I already installed Mandrake without mouse. I connected the USB mouse only when Mandrake had been installed and was running fine. This ssemed to run fine at first. However it froze once I tried to open Mandrakes's config-program (don't know the exact name anymore since I'm back to WinXP now). :(

So it seems like there's a more or less big problem regarding Mandrake 10.1 and VIA chipsets together with my Microsoft IntelliMouse optical. I also tried another MS optical mouse but had the same problem :(

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It seems you are correct, Mdk 10.1 and VIA USB in general is being problematic for me, if I plug in a USB flash card reader I get a pop up terminal telling me IRQ 21 is disabled and the the GUI hangs. Might be time to try that Gentoo build I was kicking around...

December 18, 2004

Yep NvAGP 0 did the trick, thank you very much!!!
Now my X Server starts fine.

Now I'm getting a different problem. (Should I start a new topic?)

The twinview don't work....

With all the twin view lines commented out I have the correct resolution for my monitor (1024*768), but if I try to enable the second one I get something like 640*480 in the first and the second goes to DPMS mode...

Any thoughts?

PS: Sorry for that duplicated post. I guess I was too desperado =)

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I believe you might want to change that NVAgp setting, they are as follows...

0 : disable agp

1 : use NVIDIA's internal AGP support, if possible

2 : use AGPGART, if possible

3 : use any agp support (try AGPGART, then NVIDIA's AGP)

NVAgp = 1 fails for many unsupported chipsets, so it's not an uncommon problem. I would try 2 first and if that fails switch to 3, works on many unsupported chipsets (such as mine, the VIA KM266, also works on KT2xx/KT4xx, KT6xx, etc...). You will notice a performance difference should you decide to play any games.

I don't think this will impact your TwinView problem, but at least you will get the performance you paid for :headbang:

December 18, 2004

Thanks to both of you for your answers.
However I want to use the mouse with USB so using a PS2-adapter is no choice. I will test the suggestions within the BIOS although I already tried some. If that won't help I will wait for a new release.

BTW, is there anywhere a roadmap that will show when new Mandrake releases will be available?

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I don't know about a roadmap, you might look at the Cooker schedules. Regarding the mouse, how about doing the install with a PS/2 mouse and then switching it to USB? Might have to change your Xorg.conf files, but it should work? I would try it but am hung up waiting for a new processor to be delivered so I won't get to it until next week. Good luck.

December 18, 2004

Thanks for the input guys, I'm hung up until Monday waiting for a new processor to arrive but I will play with it then. Arrrggghhh, no new Mandrake for my b-day tomorrow, looks like I'll have to go out and :beer: :beer: :beer: if I can shake this head cold. I'll post back once I make a decision and have everything set up.

December 16, 2004

I ran in to this last night, it's an issue with KT/KM 266/400/600 chipsets and when the USB bus is initialized. My 10.1 OE install never started the mouse and hung at disk partitioning as well, so I shut it down and put my mouse on the PS/2 adapter, finished the install and haven't tried to put it back yet. I have a Logitech MX510 and when on PS/2 all buttons are recognized and set to default configuration, but USB is a no go? Odd, but not a deal breaker, although I am sure someone has a fix out there.

December 16, 2004

Okay guys, I finally have the 10.1. CDs made and did a quick install tonight to make sure my new system hardware was functional, just clicked through real fast and accepted all defaults. This weekend I am going to sit down and do a proper install and hand pick packages, etc... When I do I want to slice up my new 160gb hard drive effectively. I used to have a link to a great guide on how to best partition a Linux drive, but can't find it, so give me some suggestions. In the past I have done /, /usr, /home and swap layouts, but I have no qualms about doing something more advanced if it would benefit performance. I'll probably leave around 60gb free so I can dual boot with other distros down the road, but I have no hesitation chewing up the disk space with a good layout. So, what do you think, give me some ideas?

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Keep 'em coming guys, I can't be the only one with computer OCD, everything must be PERFECT :cheeky: :D

December 16, 2004

Okay guys, I finally have the 10.1. CDs made and did a quick install tonight to make sure my new system hardware was functional, just clicked through real fast and accepted all defaults. This weekend I am going to sit down and do a proper install and hand pick packages, etc... When I do I want to slice up my new 160gb hard drive effectively. I used to have a link to a great guide on how to best partition a Linux drive, but can't find it, so give me some suggestions. In the past I have done /, /usr, /home and swap layouts, but I have no qualms about doing something more advanced if it would benefit performance. I'll probably leave around 60gb free so I can dual boot with other distros down the road, but I have no hesitation chewing up the disk space with a good layout. So, what do you think, give me some ideas?

August 2, 2004

Could someone please explain the pro's and con's of running my own webserver?

I've had a look round but fail to see any benefit's doing this. Or am I missing something?

for instance, as I dual boot and my partner need's access to window's does that mean that to run a webserver I'd have to have an additional pc? and just access it from my main machine to do mod's etc to my web pages/site?

Sorry if this sound's stupid, but I'd like to get a website up and running, and the more I read about this, the more I get confused.

Thanks in advance for any advice/suggestions you can offer

regards

John

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Unless you are doing it just for the learning experience there is little reason to host Apache/web sites on your personal workstation, and yes, when you reboot that site won't be available. Now if you have a seperate machine you can put on the Internet full time, your ISP will allow you to host your own server and have a fixed I.P., then go for it.

August 2, 2004

About the heat issue on amd xp's:
And amd xp 2000+ can be of two types, palomino and thoroughbred, and there is a great difference betwen them in how much heat they generate. The first mentioned often runs really hot, but the newer type thoroughbred, runs way more cooler. And it looks like jerrytaff has got himself a palomino.

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Don't forget the Thornton, basically a Barton core at 266FSB with half the cache, what I own, also a cool runner. And the palomino shoudln't be idling that high with even a stock HSF, at least not in my experience (load, but not idle).

August 2, 2004

Check your DNS settings, I instaled Mdk 10 without a network cable plugged in at first and it set my first DNS source as 127.0.0.1 then my router, then my ISPs DNS servers. It hung any URL request for a few seconds searching all possible local host files, then it went out. Change the first DNS to your router (if you have one) then the others to your ISPs primary and secondary.

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Well, I have modem connection to internet. I do have a network card, but it's disabled as I don't have any kind of network currently. Besides, Konqueror seems to work OK, so I wonder if this has anything to do with the network settings (not that I know anything, just guessing). Any more ideas?

Hashimoto

Edit: Got to take back my words. My network card was working after all. Disabling it (this time for real ) seems to have solved the rpoblem. Thanks xbob !!

Same

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Glad I could help. :thumbs:

August 2, 2004

the shuttles are reasonably quiet... not silent but not bad :D

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After much fiddling with various models it looks like swapping the stock Sunon fan w/Fanguardian on to a SilenX 80mm (28cfm @ 14dba) running full speed has finally balanced out my heat to noise ratio. You might want to check SilenX out, if you haven't arleady.

August 2, 2004

Let me join in on the greetings, I think I just hit my one month here, so we were all noobs sometime.

I was hoping/antiicipating that Linux would recognize my PCI hardware modem during installation. It didn't happen, and I had to run setserial. Unfortunately, this was not included in the 3 installation CD's. Though easily located with a quick google, this sort of hassle is why many people are afraiid to try Linux.

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True, this is a hassle but there are plenty of hardware pieces you need to download drivers for with Windows as well, but I don't think it's near the issue it used to be with Linux, you just had one of those pieces.

And much like most of the other replies, I am a KDE user so you'll have to wait until a Gnome user drops by and they'll sort you out in a few seconds. The nice thing about Linux is that it's very difficult to break anything so feel free to tinker, most changes are easily undone (except those made with tools like DiskDrake, be wary and make backups). Good luck. :D

August 2, 2004

Thanks so far,

Gowator, got to take a look at the Asus Pundit.

Xbob, I've already visited the Mandrake hardware page so I know that Shuttle is well supported. The other makes are of interest, too.

YinYeti, I've considered the mini-itx too, but I remember reading the comments (maybe they were yours, YinYeti) about difficult installation. As I have no interest (not to mention skills) in spending months tweaking the system I prefer something a bit easier. And it's got to be dvb card, not analog tv.

BR

Hashimoto

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I've heard a lot of good comments regarding the Soltek's as far as perfromance, but not so good regarding Linux compatability. I have personally lost faith in MSI products having received 2 poorly built motherboards ina row from them (nForce 1 and KT400, both with bad caps), but I don't know much about the other SFFs.

August 2, 2004

I bought a EPIA M10000N (1GHz VIA Nehemiah CPU) motherboard (mini ITX=17cmx17cm!), inside a GA610 case.
It is now working, but only after a couple of months of hard work, and I'm no newbie... And 5.1 sound is not working (that's because VIA's special Xine is too old, but that will soon change, and 5.1 sound will work).

Besides, it is not so silent.

So: this config *is* a good config if you want something good-looking (almost smaller than my VCR!) for a small price. But the GA610 case is not silent enough (that's probably why it is so cheap). And be sure it will not be easy to set-up.

The good thing with EPIA is its low power-consuption.

On the other hand, I can advise you for the hard disk (Baraccuda 120GB 7200rpm), DVD burner (NEC ND2510), and TV card (PVR250).

Yves.

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I had the same model and sold it, never could silence that thing without bumping in to heat issues, or course it was the very first M1000 so maybe it has improved with later revs, but I was disappointed.

August 2, 2004

looks nice and clean to me xbob!

hit'n polish mode on this baby.

got a few stock-icons, new notebook to make the tabs slide in, and edited the tabs a bit.....need to somemore for bigger tabs in apps like gedit.

:woops:

BBX Mercury L

hey iphitus, you skinning windows now? :unsure:

:lol:

http://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=1&SkinID=4410

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bvc, your work makes me think about switching to Gnome, that looks great. :headbang:

August 2, 2004

Now all I need is an offical release date for the Linux port...

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Preach on brother, can I get a witness!!!!

August 2, 2004

Check the sig, mine works perfectly, with or without the nVIdia card installed (although the integrated video has no 3d acceleration whatsoever, justa VESA driver and it does suck down memory bandwidth by 10-20%). My SK41G is my primary workstation, from creating documentation for clients to listening to music, DVD playback and some gaming. Sound works perfectly on mine, but that said the SK41G is older and has had quite a while longer to be tweaked for Linux. The ST62K is also on the Mandrake certified list, for a brief period you could order the ST62K with Mandrake pre-installed. And finally, some linkage that should prove useful.

Type: Desktop Manufacturer: Shuttle

SHUTTLE XPC SB51G

Known as working Mandrakelinux 10.0

SHUTTLE XPC SB52G2