LinuxQuestions.org
Welcome to the most active Linux Forum on the web.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie
User Name
Password
Linux - Newbie This Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question? If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 07-03-2003, 01:57 AM   #16
JayCnrs
Member
 
Registered: Mar 2003
Location: Winnipeg
Distribution: Suse 9.3 Pro
Posts: 404

Rep: Reputation: 30

No Problem, always enjoy helping where I can
 
Old 07-03-2003, 12:42 PM   #17
kaine
Member
 
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Bath, U.K.
Distribution: SuSE 9.3, 10.2
Posts: 72

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
Eek!

Quick further question... found my kernel (2.4.20_8), but the list I spoke of for dling the rpm files offers

2.4.20_8-8.26a9-1.i386.rpm
2.4.20_8-8.26a9-1.i486.rpm
2.4.20_8-8.26a9-1.i586.rpm
2.4.20_8-8.26a9-1.i686.rpm

What does the last bit pertain to?
 
Old 07-03-2003, 12:52 PM   #18
JayCnrs
Member
 
Registered: Mar 2003
Location: Winnipeg
Distribution: Suse 9.3 Pro
Posts: 404

Rep: Reputation: 30
What class of PC are you using,

Safest bet 2.4.20_8-8.26a9-1.i386.rpm will work on all PCs
Pentium III, IV,Celeron 2.4.20_8-8.26a9-1.i686.

For instance i686 can run any of the other versions i586, i486, 1386.
An i586 can run i486,i386. Hope this clears it up some.

This last bit is just depending what your kernel would have been set-up for the i386 will work, the higher levels are just for faster PCs.

To be sure which one matches press Ctrl-Alt-F2 this will drop you to a Console and if you read along the top you should see which one matches your kernel for instance when I do this I get 2.4.20-18.9acpi on an i686 my kernel was compiled for an i686. Then once you get the information you will press Ctrl-Alt-F7 which will take you back to your GUI.

Hope this Helps

Last edited by JayCnrs; 07-03-2003 at 12:54 PM.
 
Old 07-03-2003, 01:39 PM   #19
kaine
Member
 
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Bath, U.K.
Distribution: SuSE 9.3, 10.2
Posts: 72

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
O.K., got that..... I'm i686.

So I rclick on desktop, choose floppy, which puts a link on the desktop. Click that, opens a window with contents of floppy. Click the correct rpm files to suit and it does it's thing.

So now, I try to configure a modem connection from 'Network' and it still won't 'see' the modem (is it even supposed to?). I can manually enter the info for a generic modem type, but there are several dropdowns with info that I am unsure of.

Got my damned book today too... lots of help so far, but not for this unfortunately. Sorry friend.

Still
 
Old 07-03-2003, 02:25 PM   #20
kaine
Member
 
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Bath, U.K.
Distribution: SuSE 9.3, 10.2
Posts: 72

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
Yeeehaaa!

Sorted! Found me (yet) another useful webage explaining how I had to configure the device in kPPP and with a little more jiggery-pokery I now send this via my shiny new RH9 OS.

How chuffed am I

Thanks again to all who have been able to help me with this prob. Fantastic community.

 
Old 07-03-2003, 02:38 PM   #21
PhilD
Member
 
Registered: Mar 2003
Location: Iowa, US
Distribution: Mint
Posts: 174

Rep: Reputation: 30
Congrats and welcome to Linux - never a dull moment and always a blast!!

I wish you best of luck as you continue!!

PhilD
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Two mice, two wheels? SnowSurfAir Linux - Hardware 3 07-20-2005 12:34 AM
scroll mouse only wheels down linuxhippy Slackware 6 05-30-2005 10:49 PM
Slackware doesnt like wheels! joshua Slackware 2 03-11-2004 12:02 PM
Game Racing Wheels FXRS Linux - Hardware 0 07-23-2003 12:57 AM
training? Jane Delawney Linux - General 1 04-01-2003 03:20 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:08 PM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration