http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?u=396422 LinuxQuestions.org offers a free Linux forum where Linux newbies can ask questions and Linux experts can offer advice. Topics include security, installation, networking and much more. en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:25:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://e1h7.simplecdn.net/lqcdn/images/questions/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?u=396422 http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=2304 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:25:36 GMT http://screenr.com/ It basically captures whatever is on your screen. Video. pictures, screenshots . As a rolling video and allows you to publish... http://screenr.com/

It basically captures whatever is on your screen. Video. pictures, screenshots
. As a rolling video and allows you to publish yourself on your webpage or tweet on twitter.

I have tested it with My AntiX 8.2 and Ubuntu 8.04 LTS with Latest Java (Java j6u16) install. I can open it and record just fine. I click the Red done button which takes me to screen preview and publish page. The site says it is trying to go through the publish step. And just hangs.


I figure the site can't handle Linux. I know the site says "Got Windows or Mac"


I tested it with just a short Video of my Ubuntu Desktop
for 1min 27 sec
I tested it in AntiX 8.2 with a Beat box video I made at
http://www.incredibox.fr/


Used Opera 10 and Firefox 3.5.2

Records just fine. But no joy with publish. Which looks like it is in screenr sites hands.

I emailed screenr developers and was informed that for now screenr is only ported for Windows and MacOS. That was why screenr won't publish for me. They are considering porting it to Linux. But I guess I am the only one who has asked a question about Linux and screenr. So Looks like using this in Linux is a no go for now.

I tested this because Hardrive space on Asus EEEpc SSD Netbooks is sparce at best and if you can use a web app like screenr to record video shots of Desktop Installs for tutorials and such for posting to your webpage or blog. So much the better. ]]> rokytnji http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=2304 http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=2159 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:29:42 GMT I made up a how to install tutorial with screenshots on my Google Blog site. Anybody interested in doing what I did can view it at Yet Another... I made up a how to install tutorial with screenshots on my Google Blog site. Anybody interested in doing what I did can view it at Yet Another Technology Site.

I am just a Knuckle Dragging Tattoed Harley Riding Biker that just happens to prefer using Linux instead of Windows.

So take that into account when reading the article. ]]> rokytnji http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=2159 http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=2131 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:30:57 GMT I own a old IBM 390E, 14.1 inch LCD Screen, Pentium 2, 366mhz, 64mb of ram, 3 gig hardrive. It had been collecting Dust in the computer room. It had... I own a old IBM 390E, 14.1 inch LCD Screen, Pentium 2, 366mhz, 64mb of ram, 3 gig hardrive. It had been collecting Dust in the computer room. It had been dropped by the previous owner on the left Hinge corner breaking the corner of the base to where the Hinge snapped loose and there was no plastic on the base to attach the hinge and screen to. Also the monitor would not display a screen but I checked it with a External CRT monitor and it would display with it. It had Windows ME on it. (Notice the word had)

I played with it once in a while learning about computers and Linux with it. It was my first computer 2 years ago. I ran Xubuntu and Mepis on that puppy after I put 2 128mb sticks of ram in it to bring it up to 256mb.

Today I decided I was going to fix that baby back to where it should work better than it did before it was broken.

I broke our my JB Weld Quick and started Building up the plastic with epoxy. Sanded and filed till I got a good foundation to remount the hinge to. I then drilled out the broken screws in the hinge and tapped out the holes to one size
bigger which is 6-32 screws. Fastened everything together and open and closed Laptop. Locks on display cover worked. Open and closes smoothly.Did this numerous times to make sure my chemical weld job would hold. Success there.

Next it was on to figure out why the screen wouldn't display. Pulled the Keyboard. Unscrewed 2 screws where the screen plugs into the motherboard and checked for bent pins and such. Nothing Amiss there. Next I removed the plastic outer casing that holds the LCD in place. It is a pretty involved process let me tell ya.

Anyhows fast forward a bit. Now the Hardrive is pulled, Cdrom is pulled, Battery is pulled. LCD screen can be pryed up now from back plastic of Display casing. I have replugged in the LCD where it connects to the motherboard and secured it.I hook up the AC Adapter and power that puppy up. I pry up the LCD which puts a little pressure on the ribbon Harness
that goes from the motherboard connector to the back of the LCD Screen where it connects to the screen. Yowzaa. I get
a no operating system found now displayed on the screen.:D


You see, when this laptop was dropped, It also messed up the connection of the ribbon cable going to the back of the
LCD Screen. I applied pressure forcing the ribbon cable to make a good connection as far as it could go into the connection housing (which is a flaky setup, but standard on glass LEDs) and took the clear pieces of Duct Tape I had
precut for this repair. And Taped up that Harness to the back of screen while applying pressure to ensure the cable was seated firmly.

To make a long blog post short. I reassembled it. Fired it up. Runs just Like new but better. Now I got another pet project done, with something to show for it. Now on for the distro dance. Though I might pop in a 8 gig Microdrive
Hardrive out of a Ipod in it to boost the gigs on it. I have a CF to IDE Laptop adapter for just that purpose. We'll see. Right now it runs AntiX 8 with a Wireless B Netgear MA401 PCMCIA card. ]]> rokytnji http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=2131 http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=1836 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:53:58 GMT Neat little tool. Yourgnome allow users to backup all things relative to Gnome on your Linux Machine. Packs everything into a tar.gz into your Home... Neat little tool. Yourgnome allow users to backup all things relative to Gnome on your Linux Machine. Packs everything into a tar.gz into your Home folder. Also includes the tools to extract the tar.gz file so you can restore your Gnome Desktop to a your previous saved state. I've used it and it works. I used the non GUI version when it first came out. Easy to use. Kudos to Abu Yusuf for taking the time to make it. There are 2 versions. A non GUI version that just runs in terminal. And a 2nd edition that is a GUI Version for people that just want to point and click. These are just some of the things Yourgnome will back up.

1- all your themes.
2- background you use settings.
4- gnome-panel settings.
5- bluetooth-manager settings.
6- evolution settings.
7- file-roller settings.
8- gnome-screensaver settings.
9- gnome-session settings.
10- gnome-terminal settings.
11- gnome-volume-control settings.
12- metacity & compiz settings.
13- update-manager & notifier settings.
14- totem settings.
15- network configuration set by Gnome.
16- screenlets
Before you start wondering if this works for KDE or XFCE. Sorry it is for a Gnome Desktop Backup only. Here is a example of the non GUI version when I ran it in Terminal. First I made a folder on my Desktop called "gbackup". Then I cd to my Desktop by typing into terminal. "cd Desktop" (without the quote marks please.)Then after my terminal looks like it does below. I just continue with the below steps.
Terminal___________________________________________________
-desktop:~$ cd gbackup
~/gbackup$ sh yourgnome.sh
yourgnome Version 1 , yourgnome - Google Code
this tool used to backup your Gnome in one tar.gz file !
Also, it restores that backup for you when you want !
1] Backup.
2] Restore.
->> 1 or 2 ?: 1
yourgnome Version 1 , yourgnome - Google Code
this tool used to backup your Gnome in one tar.gz file !
Also, it restores that backup for you when you want !
->> Gnome will be backed up for the user: harry
->> type the path in which you want to save the backup, then press Enter ..
->> e.g. /home/harry/Desktop
->> Path: /home/harry/gbackup
yourgnome Version 1 , yourgnome - Google Code
this tool used to backup your Gnome in one tar.gz file !
Also, it restores that backup for you when you want !
**-->> 0] Creating temporary folder ..
**-->> Done !
**-->> 1] Creating backup of: Gnome Themes ..
**-->> Done !
**-->> 2] Creating backup of: Gnome Background Image ..
**-->> Done !
**-->> 3] Creating backup of: Gnome Configuration Records ..
**-->> Done !
**-->> 4] Creating Info Files ..
**-->> Done !
**-->> 5] Creating Final File ..
Q: What name you want for the final backup file ?
e.g. MyBackUp
filename: mybackup
**-->> Done !
**-->> 6] Removing temporary folder ..
**-->> Done !
_______________________________________________________
Terminal done.

If you want to use NON GUI VERSION of YourGnome. It can be downloaded from http://code.google.com/p/yourgnome/d...me.sh&can=2&q=
______________________________________________________
How to use NON GUI Version of Yourgnome . I saved the instructions since they are no longer available at the authors site. I will post them Below::
__________________________________________________
HowTo
How to use yourgnome.
Introduction
How to use "yourgnome" ?
1- you don't need to install anything !, it's just a bash script
2- go to your terminal, type sh yourgnome.sh
3- choose:
1 -> Backup your gnome
2 -> Restore a backup
4- follow the on-screen instructions, it's easy ! ]]> rokytnji http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=1836 http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=1393 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:45:37 GMT First off I had a wiped clean Hardrive for this install. Used this http://www.killdisk.com/ Compaq 1540 DM, Pentium 1, 64 mb ram, 2 gig hardrive.... First off I had a wiped clean Hardrive for this install. Used this
http://www.killdisk.com/

Compaq 1540 DM, Pentium 1, 64 mb ram, 2 gig hardrive. No option to have cdrom boot first in bios .

1.I downloaded sbminst.exe (DOS executable)
cwsdpmi.exe (support file) and formatted a 1.4mb floppy and installed those 2 downloads to floppy. Used the 3.7 column Smart Boot Manager Download
http://btmgr.sourceforge.net/download.html

2.1. Restart the PC, boot from the floppy and run:
A:\>sbminst

2. Read the displayed screen for guidance and run the following command:
A:\>sbminst -t us -d 0 [make sure to put a space before -t, us, -d, 0][- is a dash, 0 is a zero]
Enter Y when asked to confirm.
The above command converts the floppy into a standalone boot manager.

3.Reboot the computer and select CDROM 0 to boot 1st .

Credit goes to jasonhsu for install instructions.

4.From http://www.jasonhsu.com/linux-frugal.html

1. Boot up DSL from the live CD.
2. Back up all files on your hard drive to an external memory drive or another computer. You MUST save all of your data, because installing an OS to the hard drive involves wiping out its entire contents. DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS STEP.
3. Use a hard drive erase program to erase your hard drive. If you are using Darik's Boot and Nuke, use the following settings for speed: Quick Erase method, verify feature turned off, 1 round
4. When the hard drive erase program is finished, reboot.
5. Boot up DSL again from the live CD. Go to XShells -> Root Access -> Dark
6. Enter the command "cfdisk". You are now in the cfdisk application.
7. Delete any and all existing partitions.
8. Create a new partition (hda1) for holding the original DSL image file. Make it a primary partition with a size of 55 MB. Place it at the beginning of the drive, and make it bootable.
9. Select "hda1" and make it type 83 (Linux). Select "Write" to write it to the hard drive.
10. Select the Free Space and create a new partition for the swap drive. Make it a primary partition with a size equal to double the RAM. Place it at the end of the space.
11. Select hda2 and make it type 82 (Linux swap). Select "Write" to write it to the hard drive.
12. Select the Free Space and create a new partition for the main drive. Make it a primary drive, and use the default size (rest of the hard drive space).
13. Select hda3 and make it type 83 (Linux). Select "Write" to write it to the hard drive.
14. Select "Quit" to exit cfdisk.
15. Format the partitions. Enter the following commands:
sudo mke2fs /dev/hda1
sudo mke2fs /dev/hda3
sudo mkswap /dev/hda2
16. Reboot the computer from the live CD again.
17. When you are in DSL, go to DSL menu -> Appls -> Tools -> Frugal Install -> Frugal GRUB Install .
18. Use hda1 as the target partition to hold the image.
19. Install from the live CD.
20. Select yes to format.
21. When the hard drive installation is finished, reboot the computer, and remove the DSL CD when you are instructed to do so.
22. When you are asked to select one of the multiple DSL options, choose the first (default) option.
23. At the DSL X setup, select cancel for the default configuration.

Above install instructions borrowed from jhsu At Damn Small Linux Forum.

Using a Xirom CEM-100 Ethernet PCMCIA Card to connect to land Line
Using a Netgear MA401 PCMCIA Wireless B 16 bit Card for Wireless ]]> rokytnji http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=1393 http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=1388 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:53:07 GMT Compaq Armada 1540DM running Windows 95 and Linux Puppy 2.15CE L4Linux has been wanting me to post some kind of article on here and I think I... Compaq Armada 1540DM running Windows 95 and Linux Puppy 2.15CE
L4Linux has been wanting me to post some kind of article on here and I think I finally came up with a rare one. My Wife picked up a Compaq Armada 1540 DM , Pentium I 144mhz, 64 or so mb ram, and the hardrive is 2gig . Google Compaq for the specs.

Windows 95 is the main 0/S. The laptop has a bootable Floppy and a unbootable cdrom because bios doesn't give cdrom as an option, (even with compaqs firmware upgrades I downloaded and installed via flashing the bios). I started by going to this site. http://btmgr.sourceforge.net/download.html

I downloaded sbminst.exe (DOS executable)
cwsdpmi.exe (support file) and formatted a 1.4mb floppy and installed those 2 downloads to floppy.

When I rebooted the laptop with the puppy in the cdrom and the floppy I just made in the floppy drive .(Doing it this way to save time)

1. Restart the PC, boot from the floppy and run:
A:\>sbminst

2. Read the displayed screen for guidance and run the following command:
A:\>sbminst -t us -d 0 [make sure to put a space before -t, us, -d, 0][- is a dash, 0 is a zero]
Enter Y when asked to confirm.
The above command converts the floppy into a standalone boot manager.

Next shut down the laptop and reboot after about 30 sec. Leave the floppy in.

When next boot comes up you'll get a screen with all the drives that Smart Boot Manager has Detected. Use your down arrow to scroll through the drives till you hit cdrom. Highlight cdrom and hit enter.

Puppy is now booting up. I select Qwerty English keyboard layout.
I select Xorg display instead of Vesa.
My screen can only handle 800X600 max,So that is what I enter when asked for a selection.
I am now booting up the help file in Dillo on how to run and install Puppy plus hooking up to the internet. My whole desktop shows up.

I go to Network wizard from Menu>Setup>Network Wizard.Loading modules window shows up
I click on the Load Driver button . I select AUTO PROBE ALL DRIVERS

I get this message at the top of the GUI Window.
Puppy has done a quick check to see what network drivers are currently loaded. Here they are.
3c59x xirc2ps_cs
if it appears the driver module for a network adapter isn't loaded, click on the "Load a Driver " button.




Below that on interfaces it says
Puppy sees 1 active network interface, that is, actually responding even if it isn't doing what you want! To test or configure the interface, click on the corresponding interface button.
So, I click on etho.

Next GUI is your config screen. Click on Test etho. After it tells you it found an "aline network.
I clicked on Auto DHCP Button, (If you run a static IP use that button if you need to.)

You should end up with
NETWORK CONFIGURATION OF etho SUCCESSFUL!
Say Yes to save configuration. You should have 2 small moniters on the bottom r/h of bottom taskbar showinging internet connection. After saving just click exit on the next screen that shows up.

Now go back to Menu>Setup>Puppy Universal installer.

I selected IDE (ATA) internal Hard drive
Hit OK. Next screen hit OK.
I install puppy on hda1 because that is the largest file and that's where windows 95 (Fat 32) is at.
I don't want to mess with the other partitions because Compaq installs their bios and Compaq Helper whatever there on the other 2 partitions.
I then let it do its thing and when asked to make a Wake PUP Boot Floppy I insert another blank clean formatted floppy and say yes. Let it do its thing and you are done..

Exit Puppy through start Menu. Pull out your Live CD. You've already pulled out and saved your Smart Boot Manager Floppy (and saved it I hope as its a neat tool to keep around for old bios's.)
You still should have your Wake Pup boot floppy in A drive still.
Reboot and when prompted boot up Puppy of your hard drive install now.
You might have to do the Network Wizard one more time and save changes but that should be for the last time. Your Hard drive will now remember your changes.

As a note, don't expect this to run blindly fast, you are a Pentium 1 . Dillo browser will run faster than Sea monkey, but they will run. I just did this because even with Windows 95 drivers for the Xirocom card, I couldn't connect to the net . It was easier to install Linux and get internet working.

I did this install a while back, I have since put a dedicated install of Damn Small Linux on it, and will probably later when time permits, do a Slackware and Debian install also to see how it goes. ]]> rokytnji http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog.php?b=1388