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Old 08-27-2007, 09:09 AM   #16
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Hey, before you hose your install, copy your new question to the networking forum here at LQ. Some one will know what you need to do.

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I wiped the smaller partition and did a fresh reinstall, got everything back and that allowed me to reinstall KPPP via the network monitor. I checked the other partition for any KPPP.pid files, found none, but something else may be lurking in there. KPPP will still not work, detects the modem but freezes when trying to initialize. But, I can use ppp0 from the network monitor instead and it dials and connects fine. Go figure. So until I can sort out KPPP, I have a workaround.

I found a post on PLF with some Real codecs, however they are for x64. My Linux box is an old AMD Athlon 900 on an MSI/Gateway board and am a bit hesitant to install something that could cause more harm than good. If you guys think this might work, I'll give it a go. A friend is playing with Mandriva on a 566MHz P-III eMachine and he has exactly the same problem as I do regarding the old RA files, although the newer ones play fine.

Thanks all for the tips.

Bill
 
Old 08-28-2007, 06:57 AM   #17
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No worries Bill!

Just as an added comment, I have an adsl connection, where I connect through a modem via ethernet.

I don't heve to use kppp, or anything else, although it is available, The modem is configured with my login info and I connect directly. (direct connecting via eth0) Can you do that?

As for the wincodecs for RA files, keep looking, seerOfSouls (sos) and MDE are other repos that also support software not legally distributed by Mandriva-main(official)

Good luck,

See you 'round the posts, Glenn
 
Old 08-29-2007, 07:29 AM   #18
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No worries Bill!

Just as an added comment, I have an adsl connection, where I connect through a modem via ethernet.

I don't heve to use kppp, or anything else, although it is available, The modem is configured with my login info and I connect directly. (direct connecting via eth0) Can you do that?

As for the wincodecs for RA files, keep looking, seerOfSouls (sos) and MDE are other repos that also support software not legally distributed by Mandriva-main(official)

Good luck,

See you 'round the posts, Glenn
G'Day Glenn,

Computers can drive a bloke troppo. After a few Black Ducks, you won't care. My Ozzie mate in Melbourne has a son who is a Linux guru, has been working with it for ten years. So far, he hasn't been able to help with the KPPP glitch either.

As to the login, cannot do a direct connection as I only have one house phone. As I said, I use the Internet about two hours per day on average. A friend with a cable modem has downloaded Mandriva 2007.1 for me and will mail the DVD, so I may try an upgrade to see if that cures the dialup problem. If not, no worrys, as ppp0 works.

Thanks for the help.

Bill
 
Old 08-30-2007, 03:07 AM   #19
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Fair enough, I didn't realise it is a dialup modem.

As you say, perhaps it is a bug with your current version,

Good luck.


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Old 11-07-2007, 07:07 PM   #20
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I like "Kppp" too. When I was using Dialup, it worked well and was configurable. IMHO delete the entire application, then re-install "Kppp". It should work, unless there is that missing file<s> from another application<s>. Suggestion, since YOU have External Serial Modem, try using "wvdial" if YOU have it installed, or on CD-ROM Disc. "wvdial" is semi-automated. See "man wvdial" in terminal for details. Or here http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.p...her_with_Linux This also helpful... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wvdial This is Q&A... http://alumnit.ca/wiki/index.php?page=WvDialFAQ
 
Old 11-08-2007, 09:14 AM   #21
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Finally bit the bullet, backed up all the files I had installed on CDRW, then did a full reformat and reinstall. Luckily, I kept notes on what I did when I installed and configured it, so I knew what to do to get everything back like I had it. It works perfectly again. One thing I learned about Linux is if you accidentally screw something up, you may not be able to fix it. Knowing what NOT to click on is more important as knowing what to click on.

Bill

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I like "Kppp" too. When I was using Dialup, it worked well and was configurable. IMHO delete the entire application, then re-install "Kppp". It should work, unless there is that missing file<s> from another application<s>. Suggestion, since YOU have External Serial Modem, try using "wvdial" if YOU have it installed, or on CD-ROM Disc. "wvdial" is semi-automated. See "man wvdial" in terminal for details. Or here http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.p...her_with_Linux This also helpful... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wvdial This is Q&A... http://alumnit.ca/wiki/index.php?page=WvDialFAQ
 
Old 11-08-2007, 03:06 PM   #22
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You can find the networking files at /etc/sysconfig/network/ or network scripts.

For your back-up.

Cheers, Glenn.
 
Old 11-16-2007, 07:00 AM   #23
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Error?

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so the commands would become:
Code:
chmod +x ./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin
sh ./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin
HTH,
[dr_smit@smitdesk Download]$ sh ./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin
./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin: ./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin: cannot execute binary file
[dr_smit@smitdesk Download]$ chmod +x ./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin
[dr_smit@smitdesk Download]$ sh ./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin
./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin: ./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin: cannot execute binary file

what to do?
 
Old 11-17-2007, 12:16 AM   #24
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i586 ver, for 2007.1, But it has not changed versions for a while.
http://mdk.linux.org.tw/ftp/pub/plf/...e/binary/i586/

real-codecs-1.2-3plf.i586.rpm

Sorry for the x86_64 links, I am selfish sometimes.

cheers, and I hope this sorts it out.

ps. you may need to be root to change permissions

type su (enter) type root password.

now try those commands again.

regards, Glenn

Last edited by GlennsPref; 11-17-2007 at 12:19 AM. Reason: ps...
 
Old 12-07-2007, 11:14 PM   #25
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Hey, before you hose your install, copy your new question to the networking forum here at LQ. Some one will know what you need to do.

Glenn
A friend with cable downloaded Mandriva Spring for me on a DVD, so I did the upgrade. Only glitch was in K3B. It wants root privileges, but you cannot assign that in the latest version. No problem, it runs fine without it, just check the box to ignore it.

While tinkering with KMPlayer, I decided to try the mplayer codecs instead of the default xine. Noticed that, unlike xine, double-clicking does not toggle full screen, have to use the F key. BUT, it will play RealAudio files perfectly, even the older ones. (xine will not.) I have the Helix RealPlayer installed, but no need for it now.

Bill
 
Old 12-08-2007, 12:33 AM   #26
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Thanks for posting your successes.

I rarely use mplayer (except in firefox) and did not realise the application of realplayer files in linux/mandriva.

Cheers, Glenn.
 
Old 12-09-2007, 05:57 PM   #27
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Thanks for posting your successes.

I rarely use mplayer (except in firefox) and did not realise the application of realplayer files in linux/mandriva.

Cheers, Glenn.
Glenn,

Been playing around with KMPlayer and discovered it will also play FLV! I had installed the FlashPlayer plug-un for Linux, but couldn't get it to work until I selected the mplayer codecs in KMPlayer. They made some changes in the Spring version of Mandriva so setting the file associations is a bit different. I ended up going into KDE Configuration, selecting File Associations, then going down the list and adding KMPlayer or moving it up to the top for all the audio and video files I wanted it to play. You have to be sure you get EVERY instance as it may appear two or more times. Miss one and it will revert to the prior association. Also, list the extensions in both upper and lower case, so you can use lower case for one player and upper case for another, if necessary. It took a bit of experimenting, but all is working fine now.

HOOROO
 
Old 12-09-2007, 09:34 PM   #28
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Only glitch was in K3B. It wants root privileges, but you cannot assign that in the latest version.
To deal with the root permission issue do the following: type in console as root chmod 4711 /usr/bin/cdrecord.
 
Old 12-09-2007, 11:54 PM   #29
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To deal with the root permission issue do the following: type in console as root chmod 4711 /usr/bin/cdrecord.
Thanks! Will give it a try tomorrow.

Bill
 
Old 12-10-2007, 10:33 AM   #30
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Thanks! Will give it a try tomorrow.

Bill

I should have left well enough alone. I had to substitute "k3b" for "cdrecord" because cdrecord was not found in that folder. It did something, because now K3B will not run at all. Double-click on the icon and it does nothing. Any way to undo that "fix" to get it working again?

Thanks.
 
  


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