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Yeah, someone else also reported the Linux works great on the laptop, but Windows wouldn't even nstall on it. Very strange huh?

Cool!. Glad to hear!

i would wait for the kde 3.3.1 release before updating. in kde 3.3 there are still some annoying and a few grave bugs that led to several users switching back to kde 3.2. 

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Ouch! That hurts!

I believe in Gnome, with theme files, you don't compile. You won't find the make or configure file. Open up your theme manager and you either have to install the tar as is, or you may have to extract the tar, then install the folder. Someone who uses Gnome can tell you what is what, but should be either of those methods i've described.

On kde's website. There is a tool called Konstruct you would use to extract the sources. Makes installing it a little easier, or compile each one individualy. I am working on building rpms for them, but who knows when they'll be done.

With the urpmi issue, it sounds like it was trying to grab tuxracer from one of your ftp sources which may be down. Try opening software manager and grab tuxracer of the cd's. Also, you want to update your ftp sources.

As of yet, no rpms for Mandrake. IThe only way is from source until the rpms are out.

When you extracted the tar, it would have created a folder. cd into that new folder. Once in that new folder, type:

gdesklets CircleButtonBar.display

You need to have gdesklets running before you type the above command. Also, I am not sure what the file is called, but the file you want to add will be the one that ends in '".display".

What is the typical procedure to install drivers for any hardware?

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It depends. If it's tar you extract the tar and go about compiling, if it's rpm, just use the rpm command. Both procedures can be found in the faq's regarding installing software.

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OK, I will try this one more time, this is the third post.

 

HSP56 modem, I downloaded Linux drivers, how do I install these drivers versus windows installs???

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I answered your question. faq's. faq's do not assume you know how to compile, install rpm, etc. faq's will walk you through installing rpms, it walks you through compiling tars and will answer just about any question regarding the fundamentals.

OK, I will try this one more time, this is the third post.

 

HSP56 modem, I downloaded Linux drivers, how do I install these drivers versus windows installs???

 

When the FAQ are posted, they assume you know about Linux already, ie compiling, etc.

 

How do you compile?? what terminal or screen do you use?? the run command??

 

When do you need to compile???

 

HOW do you install a new Linux modem driver, the one I have is not working.

 

HOW do you update the kernal if it needs it??

 

I need to get on the internet usinf snail modem because direcway has no Linux drivers yet.

 

I need straight plain simple answers to some basic questions.

 

Is their another web site for Linux dummies?

 

I already know about creating icons, and using the standard programs, ie office org etc. adding desktop devices etc.

 

I need some help on the compiling, they say compile, with what??

 

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You have many questions. faq's will answer them. But to address your primary questions about how to install the driver, that depends in what format. If it is from tar, you run the compile commands which are usually

./configure

make

su to root

make install

If the driver is in rpm, then as root install it with the command:

rpm -ivh program.rpm

or

urpmi program.rpm

The last command will resolve dependencies.

As for support sites, google for Linux Newbies and you get heaps of hits in regards to sites written for newbies. I encourage you to stick with it. It will open your eyes to a different world. It's a great experience. Good Luck!

Follow these Diretictions here. This is my method of getting apps to startup on loging into Flux. Good Luck.

The command should be:

./Install_CircleButtonBar_Sensor.bin

Then when it says sensor now installed, then type something along the lines of:

gdesklets CircleButtonBar

Or whatever that file is called.

How strange Windows didnt' work. When I get a laptop, Linux is going on that!

Cool! Done! Can't wait! Hopefully things have improved since 8.0.

Glad to hear! Stick with Linux!

I would try downloading the kerenl source that matches with the kernel using urpmi. Then once installed, try installing the driver.

I'm assuming it's a winmodem so check www.linmodems.org for a driver coresponding with your modem.

If you open printerdrake or mcc, go to the printers section and you'll find heaps of drivers. Try the ones that closely matches your printer make and model. You'll find drivers for different models may work with your one.

Did you type 'make install' as root?

An easier method to install tuxracer is from rpm as root:

urpmi tuxracer

Here's an example of what your startup file should look like:

#Wallpaper

Esetroot  ~/.fluxbox/backgrounds/sephiroth.jpg

#Applications

gkrellm -w &

giftd &

rox -l=Desktop &

#gdesklets &

xscreensaver &

#Startup Music

play ~/downloads/sounds/Dance\ Startup.mp3

I use a slightly different method to autostart programs, but the format is the same. Of course you substitute your own programs from what I have. If this is still not working for you, in the tips and tricks or faq's section, I wrote an alternative method to autostarting apps in Fluxbox you can check out.

Maybe it's a bug with kmail. Have you tried upgrading to the maintanance release of kmail, v 3.2.3? It resolves some bugs detected from the previous version.

Try typing:

startx

Look Here. You may find this very useful!

I would suggest using Mandrake 10. Your onboard sound is not compatible with Mandrake 9.0, but should be fine with Mandrake 10.0.

For the modem, most pci modems will be winmodems. If your modem was cheap or from oem, then it will probably be a winmodem. Either way, search on that site I listed for a driver.

Preferably, you should have an externel modem as that doesn't require software to run. It will be recognized right away and very easy to configure.

It sounds like the the source didn't add. It may be temporaily unavailable so you may have to go through a couple of ftp sources to find a working one. Once it's added as root type:

urpmi mythtv

And it should be in your list and install.

You don't have to search in the sources to find it. With that command, it will scan your sources for a match, then once found it will install.

Can you post the contents of your flux folder?

I believe with the newer version, the file is autostart, there should be someting like that there.

If not, you'll need to create the file yourself, but we'll cross that bridge when it comes.