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Linux Format 154 booting problems

bobthebob1234 — Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:18 pm

Author: bobthebob1234

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:18 pm

You probably need to change the boot order in your laptops bios

according to your laptops documentation:

BIOS utility

The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your
computer's BIOS.
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not
need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you
may need to run it.
To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during the POST; while the notebook PC
logo is being displayed.

Boot sequence

To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select
Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen.

So basically mash F2 when you turn on your laptop and cross your fingers that the bios opens. Then select boot from the categories and select the first device as your cd/dvd drive

[SOLVED by me :D] Install oneiric package on lucid

bobthebob1234 — Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:39 pm

Author: bobthebob1234

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:39 pm

Scratch that,

Code:

sudo easy_install Trac==0.12

did the trick.

file integrity fails LXFDVD155

steve_usa_2011 — Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:20 pm

Author: steve_usa_2011

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:20 pm

Hi everyone,
I downloaded the 155 iso via the torrent and performed the "check local data" feature with success. Running an md5sum produces a different number than the hash that was on the torrent. Next, I burned to dvd and when completed, tried a check disc, which failed with the message: "The file integrity check could not be performed. No checksum file could be found on the disc." Please note that I did the same last month for 154 with the exact result. When the real LXFD154 arrived it passed the disc check.

My questions as a newbie are:

1 Am I not doing something I should?
2 Why is there a difference between the two DVDs?
3 Why is my md5sum different from the torrent hash?

Thanks a bunch, having fun, mostly!
steve_usa_2011

Thunderbird Upgrade

ajgreeny — Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:19 pm

Author: ajgreeny

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:19 pm

You should normally update it using your distro's repositories, not using the TB update feature.

In my Ubuntu 10.04 running TB 10 after today's update from TB 9 (I have the stable firefox and TB ppa repos enabled) Ido not even have the option to update the whole application in the TB Preferences dialog. Only the add-ons can be updated that way.

Linux 2013

Nuke — Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:43 pm

Author: Nuke

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:43 pm

madoba wrote:

Another point, why would poor developing nations want to adopt old bulky linux computers for the classroom, when they can get a slick cheap tablet

So they don't soon go walkies out of the classroom door?

Sound drivers and hardware scans.

towy71 — Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:58 am

Author: towy71

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:58 am

On my Acer Aspire M1640 gives

Code:

# dmidecode 2.9
SMBIOS 2.5 present.

Handle 0x0002, DMI type 2, 15 bytes
Base Board Information
Manufacturer: ACER
Product Name: MCP73
Version: NVIDIA MCP73
Serial Number: 000000000
Asset Tag: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Features:
Board is a hosting board
Board is replaceable
Location In Chassis: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Chassis Handle: 0x0003
Type: Motherboard
Contained Object Handles: 0

Well it seems the OEM is a bit not there

Digital Subscriptions

MessedUpHare — Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:24 pm

Author: MessedUpHare

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:24 pm

I've had a paper subscription to Linux Format for a while now and I'm getting to the stage where I've got a fair amount of dead tree sitting in my shelves, taking up valuable space in my flat

I would like to go to a Digital-only subscription.. But I'm a little hesitant because of what is offered by Linux Format..

I have also started a shorter-term subscription to Linux Journal... Their model is far-from perfect, but I really prefer the addition download formats they offer (besides PDF, which is.. let's face it, the most useless use of a computer ever... emulating paper?!?!)

additionally, I feel their is an increasing trend towards i-devices which I am a little perturbed by.. howabout an EPUB and/or MOBI optimized version LXF people? I don't feel it's essential to register it to the amazon whispernet and all that cruft...

And that, is the end of my mini-rant (i think)

Stewart

32 or 64 bit cover discs?

brightidea — Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:23 pm

Author: brightidea

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:23 pm

I'd like to see 64 bit, but only because its a new starting point of hardware capabilities rather than 32 bit distros compiled for older standards.

From a LXF pov, I suppose they should be thinking why they provide the disk, that would probably steer things in the best direction.

personally, used 64 bit for 4+ years, maybe play with the provided distros, but i could actually not have the disk and still be happy with my subscription. do play with the distros on there, but only because i have it, how many ppl here would have no chance of downloading a distro with todays broadband availability, as i only really download something that either takes my interest or has a good LXF review/article.

Thing to take from it though, not everyone will be happy with with whatever change is made, but then that's what makes linux users such an interesting bunch

help with Draytek 12o bridge config

MessedUpHare — Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:53 pm

Author: MessedUpHare

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:53 pm

Hi Blkbx,

Can you obtain an internet connection from a host directly plugged into the LAN port of adsl modem?

If this is true, and it is obtained over dhcp, take a note of the automatically configured dhcp settings (default gateway, ip address, netmask)
Then when you connect the "internet" port on your router to the "lan" port on the modem, in bridged mode, it should obtain dhcp from the modem

(sorry if i've over simplified to the point of patronising...)

Stewart

Problem with signature

Rhakios — Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:21 pm

Author: Rhakios

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:21 pm

I suspect that all those who had signatures with links before the new ruling came in can keep them, but that the board software is not capable of distinguishing between editing an existing link and creating a new one. Either way, it involves a link pattern being made in the signature field.
It is, of course, possible to delete the link completely and make do with a text comment of some sort. You could always try applying to one of the site admins to update your link if it's really important to you, but it would need to be an admin as moderators don't have sufficient access.

Issue 155 not in subs area

mfraser — Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:51 am

Author: mfraser

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:51 am

Thanks, I've now downloaded it.

Acer aspireone & Mint 12 No Wifi

MessedUpHare — Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:25 pm

Author: MessedUpHare

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:25 pm

the output of

Code:

$ lspci

would assist you search for similar issues other people have had.. look for phrase like wireless network adapter. This will let you know what the device has been detected as and you could then search for issues relating to this card.

With regards to function keys - you can use this handy one-liner to see how your machine is seeing them:

Code:

$ xev | grep -A2 --line-buffered '^KeyRelease' | sed -n '/keycode /s/^.*keycode $[0-9]*$.* (.*, $.*$).*$/\1 \2/p'

(i stole this from the arch linux wiki) https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Extra_Keyboard_Keys

Hope this helps

Naming a Project - LxF 155

Rhakios — Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:51 pm

Author: Rhakios

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:51 pm

ChaOS?
<a few google-seconds later>
Oh, I see it's taken.
RidiculOS?
Ohh yes, that's should be mine.

Fed12 not keeping Creative Livecam ChatHD settings on reboot

Cagere — Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:08 pm

Author: Cagere

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:08 pm

Further information in case it helps!
"etc/asound.state" seems to have a section at the end headed 'state.HD'. Only two controls are showm. Control.1 ends with :-

name 'Mic Capture Switch'
value true

This is if the capture is enabled, value goes to false when capture is not enabled.

Control.2 is the gain setting for the mic.

When machine reboots the setting for mic capture is reset to false from somewhere. Any ideas where?

Cagere