Hey, I'm a the definition of a linux noob. And I'm scared/frustrated. I've been attempting the switch from windows to linux for the past several weeks. First I tried Ubuntu 6.10 which didn't like my wireless adapter (BCM4318 [airforce one 54g]). After a week of failed attempts to get the wireless working (not having a clue what I was doing most of the time) I popped in a friends copy of backtrack2. The wireless worked automatically! But I couldn't install it to my hd because of the backtrack2 installer issues...bummer. Keep in mind I'm relying on peoples postings in forums to fix any problem that I run across, and also keep in mind that anything to do with the konsole I do not have a good grasp of. So most of the time I'm blindly punching in commands in the konsole getting errors and other disheartening messages along the way. After the backtrack letdown I tried Feisty Fawn...same outcome as 6.10. Messed around with it for a few days trying different "solutions" posted in forums, but nothing seemed to work. After Feisty Fawn I re-installed windows xp pro, but made sure to leave half my hard drive ready for linux. Today I installed Mandriva 2008 and was disappointed to find that the same problem still exists. As of today I understand that this is due to broadcoms lack of cooperation with linux and the reverse engineered drivers, but I still can't figure it out. I could just not be following any of the instructions correctly, but how am I to know? I tried my best now I'm running to you guys. If anyone could walk me through the process of getting my bcm4318 working in mandriva 2008 I'll be your best friend. Thanks

 

p.s. my laptop is an acer aspire 5003wlmi

I have apache, mysql, and php working. Ive extracted the phpmyadmin directory from a tar file into the webservers document root directory. I can access test files within this directory with my browser so I know apache is setup fine. However when I point it to the phpmyadmin directory, nothing happens, the browser says done, and nothing is loaded. Also tried pointing it to the index.php, but again nothing.

 

had set user and pw in the config.inc.php, etc. I beleive the config.inc.php was setup fine, as i looked through several online installation tutorials and I did what they said. Since then I've tried all sorts of things and no longer have the config how I once had it.

 

Can anyone help? Why would the browser come up with NOTHING when pointed to the phpmyadmin directory? (It was makign it into the directory cuz i could open a test.txt within the directory)

I have tried several times installing fedora 7 and make it fully work in my computer. Even before i can install there's already a problem. The graphic install method wont work. If I click it there wont be any display that would come out. So i tried the text install method. it installed. Then I installed the latest Nvidia Drivers, downloading the RPM package from livna.org. But still, when i startx , the GUI won't come up. The display is the same when I try to install F7 thru graphical install method. Pls. help... My graphics card is an NVIDIA 6800 GS Sonic and my monitor is a Samsung SyncMaster 591s. :( . thanx.

P.s. the CLI is working, just the GUI.

Hi I'm Don. I recently converted over to Linux's Ubuntu 7.10 from Xp. It's a dual boot for now until I manage to get everything I need for linux. Definately having a hard time installing or loading apps. If anyone knows of good tutorials for this. Send that link my way!

Hey all. What's the general consensus here at Linux Noob regarding the IPW3945 wireless adapter? What's the correct way to enable this and have it working reliably? I've had this working since Fedora Core 6 but it's not very dependable. It seems that as Fedora matures wireless gets worse. It will work for a while and then disconnect. When that happens there's no way that it will re-connect. I run into an endless loop of entering passkey(s) and waiting for it to connect only to be asked for a passkey again. If I reboot it will connect. Who uses the IPW3945, how do you get it to work and how reliable is it for you? I'd like to be able to fix this headache once and for all. Here's some relevant system info:

 

I compiled my client kernel to be vm-linuz-2.6.21-prepclient, where the client was configured to be NFS bootable.

 

I have two network cards on my client node, and both run on different networks.

 

If my node is numbered node 2, then eth0 has 192.168.1.2 and eth1 has 192.168.3.2 . Likewise, node 3 has eth0 configured 192.168.1.3 and eth1 is 192.168.3.3 and so on.

 

First, on power on, the client contacts the server using eth0 with a dhcp request, and gets the correct ip configured to it. Subsequently, diskless booting happens through this network. At the time when eth1 is configured, however, the network fails saying "some other host already uses the address 192.168.3.2.". No matter what address I use, it gives the same error.

 

Prior to activating the network service, I have netfs and rpcbind going up.

 

After the system is booted, I tried manually assigning the ip address, using

 

/sbin/ifconfig eth1 192.168.3.2 up

 

But this dosent help. The DHCP server seems to be running ok and the configuration file too looks ok to me.

 

Can anybody please help me with this problem?

I compiled my client kernel to be vm-linuz-2.6.21-prepclient(FC7), where the client was configured to be NFS bootable.

 

I have two network cards on my client node, and both should be configured to run on different networks.

 

If my node is numbered node 2, then eth0 has 192.168.1.2 and eth1 has 192.168.3.2 . Likewise, node 3 has eth0 configured 192.168.1.3 and eth1 is 192.168.3.3 and so on.

 

First, on power on, the client contacts the server using eth0 with a dhcp request, and gets the correct ip configured to it. Subsequently, diskless booting happens through this network. At the time when eth1 is configured, however, the network fails saying "some other host already uses the address 192.168.3.2.". No matter what address I use, it gives the same error.

 

Prior to activating the network service, I have netfs and rpcbind going up.

 

After the system is booted, I tried manually assigning the ip address, using

 

/sbin/ifconfig eth1 192.168.3.2 up

 

But this dosent help. The DHCP server seems to be running ok and the configuration file too looks ok to me.

 

Can anybody help me with this problem?

mirrors > [/url][url=http://mirrors.fedoraproject.org/publiclist/Fedora/8/]http://mirrors.fedoraproject.org/publiclist/Fedora/8/

 

read about it here

 

Quote:Announcing the release of Fedora 8 (Werewolf) 

* From: Jesse Keating <jkeating redhat com>

* To: fedora-announce-list redhat com

* Subject: Announcing the release of Fedora 8 (Werewolf)

* Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:02:06 -0500

 

(To the tune of Michael Jackson's "Thriller")

 

It's close to midnight and something cool is coming through the "tubes"

It's looking real tight, a distro for the experts and the n00bs

With Live CDs* so you can try it out before installing

Or DVDs so you can have the packages you choose

No way to lose

 

'Cause it's Fedora, Fedora 8

We'd love to have you join us and together we'll be great

Using Fedora, Fedora 8

Just click the link and rescue your computer's future today

 

Hotplugging speakers, you realize PulseAudio is sweet

You feel the power of kernel 2.6.23

You close your eyes but then you can't see all the gorgeous artwork

You want online? New NetworkManager helps you explore

And try out BigBoard

 

'Cause it's Fedora, Fedora 8

This is the leading edge of free and open source today

You've got Fedora, Fedora 8

A brand-new shiny desktop with the latest, greatest awaits

 

(BRIDGE)

Now firewalls, you will find, are a ball to configurate

Virtual hosts you can manage the most secure way

(It makes your day)

Now you can authenticate

 

They're out to get you, security enhancements stop them cold

You want your codecs? Codeina is the legal way to go

We've got the spins -- developers, electronics, and gaming

And that's not all, we wanted to make sure your Java's free

So we've got IcedTea

 

Inside Fedora, Fedora 8

We promise Number 9 is no more than six months away, world

Fedora, Fedora 8

So get aboard the torrent, share Fedora, score a new Fedora, by next May

'Cause it's Fedora, Fedora 8

You get to keep both pieces anytime that something breaks, girl

Fedora, Fedora 8

If only Vincent Price could read this killer filler:

 

"Werewolf" moves across the land

Router meltdowns close at hand

Sysadmins in search of blood

For those who caused this bandwidth flood

And whosoever took the risk

But failed to make an extra disc

Must face the Bastard Op from Hell

And lose his access to the shell

 

The best of Linux now is here

To kill the FUD and strike with fear

The hearts of those who steal your rights

And hide their code far from your sight

Closed source takes away what's yours

But you'll never shake the horror

Until you taste the freedom and

The power of FEDORA!

 

[*Note: Some Live images are actually too big for CDs and require DVDs

or USB storage for use. Refer to

http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/CustomSpins for more information.]

 

 

= WANT FEDORA? GET FEDORA! =

 

To get Fedora, visit:

http://fedoraproject.org/get-fedora

 

= WHAT'S NEW? =

 

To read about all the latest changes, visit:

http://docs.fedoraproject.org/release-notes/

 

For a summary, visit:

http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/8/ReleaseSummary

 

= JOIN US! =

 

To find ways you can help and participate, visit:

http://fedoraproject.org/join-fedora

 

 

*) This mail was brought to you by the Fedora Docs team.

 

--

Jesse Keating

Fedora -- All my bits are free, are yours?

 

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I wrote the article and it's right here > http://linux-noob.com/review/fedora/development/

 

it's covered in the press on the following sites:-

 

http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/21725

 

http://www.linuxtoday.com/developer/2007110801126RVRH

 

http://www.linux.com/feed/121044

 

http://www.reviewlinux.com/?m=show&id=8174

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/?43913

 

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/show...p?t=164787

 

http://lwn.net/Articles/257582/

 

http://www.fsdaily.com/EndUser/The_unabate...f_Fedora_Linux/

 

if you haven't already, i'd appreciate if you could Digg this story

 

cheers

anyweb

I was reading this https://www.linux-noob.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2928 and have a unique situation.

 

I use MythDora 4 (Fedora Core 6 with MythTV distribution). Basically, in order to set the wake up time I set the clock, then I have to have system reboot into a kernel that halts the system so the clock in bios gets set properly. I had this working before in FC 5. But now it doesn't seem to like it anymore.