1392 + Interview Questions in BSD, Linux, and Unix in Software Page 27 InterviewSolution

1301.	Solve : Had an idea?
Answer» Ok, here's the idea. On GNOME, you can move files to the desktop. it acts as a folder that you view all of the time, at ~/Desktop/. This is QUITE useful for transferring files and suchlike from a usbdisk very fast, and anything downloaded by firefox goes there ANYWAY. But the icons on the desktop annoy me . SO. Is there a way to move any file put on the desktop to another folder, like ~/deskdump/ automatically? THis would keep the desktop clear, and would make me happy. Oh and in Ubuntu, is there a way to switch off the disk DRIVE icons that appear on the desktop whenever you insert media?Quote from: hyperhedron on September 10, 2007, 01:07:24 AM Is there a way to move any file put on the desktop to another folder, like ~/deskdump/ automatically? yes. learn some shell scripting and you are done.Quote from: ghostdog74 on September 10, 2007, 02:20:30 AM Quote from: hyperhedron on September 10, 2007, 01:07:24 AM Is there a way to move any file put on the desktop to another folder, like ~/deskdump/ automatically? yes. learn some shell scripting and you are done. Agreed. A bash or shell script is what you need. CHECK this link: http://www.tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/abs-guide.html

1301.

Solve : Had an idea?

Answer»

Ok, here's the idea. On GNOME, you can move files to the desktop. it acts as a folder that you view all of the time, at ~/Desktop/. This is QUITE useful for transferring files and suchlike from a usbdisk very fast, and anything downloaded by firefox goes there ANYWAY.

But the icons on the desktop annoy me . SO.

Is there a way to move any file put on the desktop to another folder, like ~/deskdump/ automatically? THis would keep the desktop clear, and would make me happy.

Oh and in Ubuntu, is there a way to switch off the disk DRIVE icons that appear on the desktop whenever you insert media?Quote from: hyperhedron on September 10, 2007, 01:07:24 AM

Is there a way to move any file put on the desktop to another folder, like ~/deskdump/ automatically?

yes. learn some shell scripting and you are done.Quote from: ghostdog74 on September 10, 2007, 02:20:30 AM

Quote from: hyperhedron on September 10, 2007, 01:07:24 AM
Is there a way to move any file put on the desktop to another folder, like ~/deskdump/ automatically?
yes. learn some shell scripting and you are done.

Agreed. A bash or shell script is what you need. CHECK this link: http://www.tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/abs-guide.html

1302.	Solve : Primitive?
Answer» Can SOMEONE PLEASE explain what a 'Primitive' is, in the CONTEXT of operating systems.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PrimitiveNo need to DOUBLE POST either

1303.	Solve : How to replace string at specific index in text file?
Answer» Hi I`m newbie to Unix. I have a FILE which look LIKE this:- 'country code HKG' How to replace STRING at index 14 to 16 with other VALUE? since you are on *nix Code: [Select]awk '{$3="ABC"}1' file

1305.	Solve : LINUX OS vs. WINDOWS in features, functions?
Answer» i WANT to KNOW the DIFFERENCES between LINUX OS vs. WINDOWS in features, functions and distributed/networked environment. please help me..Do your own HOMEWORK http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/ Lists differences there. -StephenWindows for games, linux for everything else.techforumz there is no point in bumping old threads when you're not adding anything useful to them.

1306.	Solve : GRUB Stage 1.5 Error 17 HELP?
Answer» Ok so i Duel boot Windows XP and Unix Ubuntu. After i deleted the partion that had Ubuntu on it cause i didn't want it anymore and i sign on, it comes up with GRUB Stage 1.5 GRUB Error 17, I NEED HELP BADLY i'm RUNNING off of my Ubuntu Live disc and can't even get into my C drive through it so if some one could help me with this is WOULD be much appretiated. :]I guess the other partition has Windoze on it. In which case to get Windoze working again, you need to restore its original MBR. On XP I think you boot from the install CD in recovery mode, and run FIXMBR. On 98 it used to be that you boot from the install CD in recovery mode and ran FDISK /M No idea abou Vista.well theres one problem w/ that... i don't have a windows install/setup disk it didn't come w/ my compborrow a disk from a friend....

1308.	Solve : Changing IP address?
Answer» Hello! Just want to ASK if anybody out there KNOWS how to change IP address on LINUX? I have set up a LINUX machine that ACQUIRE IP thru DHCP. But somehow, it acquires an IP that is already in use by a windows computer. For now I deactivated this LINUX until I manage to change its IP(static). Thanks to everyone! http://www.yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/LinuxTutorialNetworking.html Some good info about Static IPs there. If you need any help with it just ask. =]Thanks SilentAssasin64.. Ill keep you posted once Im ABLE to change IP. Again, Thanks!

1310.	Solve : create a bootable CD in linux.?
Answer» Hi all, I have created a executable file for my project. I have developed it using wxGTK2.8 in Linux. Now I want to create a bootable CD for my application. That means machine will boot from the cd Rom ANS start my application automatically. I have created an iso for bootCD and the machine is booting from CDRom but my main question is how can I set my application exe file with this iso, so that machine boot from CD and start my application. Please help me with an example. (My application is GUI base developed in Fedora7 using wxGTK2.. thanks nasim I would suggest looking at any bootable linux cd and see what FILES they have on it. Find out which of those files are doing the booting and if they need any folders for extra files. After that, copy those files to ANOTHER iso and then try booting with it. If it works, make yourself a shell script to call your program when it boots. And don't forget google.

1311.	Solve : need help adding workstations to directory?
Answer» First of all I know almost nothing about Linux and need some help adding new workstations to the server for file BACKUP purposes. The previous person who did this did not leave INSTRUCTIONS on how to do it. I can navigate to the particular spot but don't know how to add to this directory. It looks like this: [[emailprotected] home]# ls ws101 ws102 ws103 ws106 ws107 ws108 ws109 ws114 ws115 The wsXXX represents each WORKSTATION. I need to add ws104 ws105 ws110 ws111 ws112 ws113 to this LIST. How do I add to that list? I can MAP the drives from the workstations to this spot.

1312.	Solve : how to install netbackup 6.5 on linux redhat 5?
Answer» hi i m having problem installing the netbackup 6.5 on the redhat SERVER. i keep having port error LIKE (cannot connect to the NB-Java authentication SERVICE via VNETD on netbak on port 13724). could some kind SOULS help me with that or could anyone send me like a detailed installtion guide so that at LEAST i could try to figure that out? thanks. ur help will be greatly appriciated.

1316.	Solve : Learning Unix?
Answer» Hello!!! OK. av been using windows as my os platform but now am training on unix of which i will be doing my HP-unix certification.is there any any kind of simulation software on unix that i can install on my MACHINE to get more hand on practicals in unix. MIND you av just been reading the theory part of it onlyWhat kind of simulation? Flight simulator? You can find just about anything you want for unix/linux. I'm guessing you're looking for something like Virtual PC or VMware. These will allow you to install Unix or many other operating systems on a virtual machine you can run from you current operating system.

1317.	Solve : single user mode?
Answer» i have a 80's model hp used for COORDINATE measuring machine umess software. the hp software is unix. i cant get out of single user mode to bring up my umess software. i have tried different commands to get out of it. it also says warning: /etc/inittab is corrupt. please if any one can help, i need it.I've never heard of umess software before. What is it? What do you use it for? Why do you need it? If it's from the 80s, you might be able to FIND something to replace it that is newer technology. I don't think many of us here are very familiar with unix. We MAINLY work with linux. I'll still try to help you as much as I can though.

1318.	Solve : Samba Install?
Answer» I recently downloaded a copy and haveing a hard TIME understanding how to install it. I do have the SITE saved where I had goten it from.Samba is included on many linux distros... you should check with the DOCUMENTATION of the distro before installing a new copy.I cant USE it for some reason it gives me an error. Google the error and consult with the community forums for the distro in QUESTIONS. The error have most likely been encountered by others.

1319.	Solve : Installing Linux from an ISO image file on a CD-R?
Answer» Firstly, I feel very stupid right now, and even more angry at myself. Secondly, I dont know where my second hard drive that I tried to install Linux on has gone, being the SOURCE of both the above. (it does not show up in My Computer anymore, where my list of drives used to be). Now here is whats going on. I have been very interested in using the Linux operating system on my computer for some time. I wanted what is said to be a more secure OS, as I have had to cancel my last bank account due to being in debt because my credit card information was stolen online. there is no other way I can imagine so many purchases would have been made online that I had nothing to do with. and most of all, Windows has a reputation of being full of security flaws. Lastly, I just wanted to TRY something different! so with all of that said, I downloaded the file Archlinux-i686-2007.08-2.core.iso from the ftp address ftp://ftp-linux.cc.gatech.edu/pub/linux/distributions/archlinux/iso/2007.08/i686/ which is apparently a Linux distro that likes to "Keep it Simple". (I haven't found it to be very simple so far, and I haven't even installed it yet! at least I dont THINK I have.... am I just that stupid or what?) So backtracking before the (possible) install. I burned the ISO image file to a CD-R disc using Nero Burning ROM, and then restarted my pc with it in the CD-ROM drive. it comes up with a long string of things that pass by way too fast to even read, and finally comes to one that you are supposed to type something in at. Something that is along the lines of /arch/setup. then I go through the setup step-by-step, and along the way, some more text that I can't possibly read as fast as it passes by. next I get to a point where it is asking me to reboot, so I do. and all that I remember after this is there is yet again more text flying by, then the CAPS lock and Scroll lock lights on my keyboard are flashing, and no buttons I press work. not even CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart my pc. I literally have to hold down the power button to restart, which I have advised against doing once before on this same forum! I hate doing that, and the fact that I had no other option! If nothing else, I would settle for just getting my other hard drive to appear again, so that I know its STILL WORKING and not ruined or something because of this! excuse me, I'm very paranoid right now. Well here is my info below! * Basic details on your computer, manufacturer (Dell, HP, custom built), how much RAM, CPU (Intel/AMD), etc. manufacturer: Compaq RAM: 480 MB CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1700 * When did the issue start occurring? Did you recently install a program, new hardware device, or visit a web page? After I supposedly installed the Distro and started booting from the CD-R containing the ISO image file!oh please dont leave me alone with this one! my last problem was a SNAP to fix! this time me and my computer feel like a person stranded in a desert and suffering from dehyrdation!if you tried to install linux on your other drive, it probably got formatted. windows will not recognize linux partitions. go into your BIOS and see if it is there. it should be. secondly, if you've never used linux before, i dont recommend archlinux. you will be completely lost. even people with some linux experience struggle with it. you are better off using a distro such as ubuntu, pclinuxos or linuxmint.(a fav of mine) after you pick a distro to try, join the official forum if you need help. most people are more than happy to help. good luck and be patient.archlinux was designed more for a linux power-user, not for a beginner. Instead, I recommend trying opensuse or ubuntu, as these are very simple to set up and configure. You should be able to see the hard drives and reformat them in windows. Right click on My Computer and select Manage. From there find the Disk Management item in the left pane of the window. The main pane will show you all of the attached drives on the computer and you can delete partitions, rename, format, and reassign drive letters from there if you need to. However, if you want to view files in a linux partition, you will need a third-party utility. I'm not sure which one's there are anymore, but know they exist.ok so it turns out that I was making a big deal out of nothing. all I had to do was right click on my computer and go to manage, just like you said. then I deleted the partitions that were created for the linux install, made a new one, and now my other drive shows up like it's supposed to. I'm a happy bunny again in other news, I was completely lost for sure! I think I'm gonna go with ubuntu, I have heard a lot about it, and it does seem to be much easier. well thanks to everyone for getting me out of another mess! Ubuntu is definitely a better choice (especially for beginners). The installer is GUI (in other words, no fast text flying by ). It's even more friendly than the Windows XP installer. There is also a lot of help available for this from the community, and I'll be happy to help you at any given time. Just contact me here, or on "argentcomputers (at) lavabit (dot) com". -Stephen

1320.	Solve : Installing ubuntu.?
Answer» Hello folks, glad to be here! I am trying to break free from the Monopolistic Shackles OS and use this ubuntu disk but I am wondering about drivers for this sys. I can get it installed with np, but it won't connect to the internet. Am I gonna hafta DOWNLOAD a separate driver for all my hardware now?Got any more system info for us? It's really difficult to TELL you how to fix your pc if we don't know what it is. CHECK your system on the compatibility list on the Ubuntu website (if there is one) If Ubuntu doesn't work, try another distro. You're pretty much guaranteed to find at least one linux distro that will work with any system.It was built by a pc repair shop. It's got an amd athlon 1.667 GHz CPU, 40 Gig Hd, Nvidia Geforce video card, a NetoDragon 56.6K modem(broadband isn't available here), and a VIA motherboard/soundcard.Oh, dialup internet.... now it's more clear. Ubuntu doesn't support most dialup modems. https://help.ubuntu.com/7.04/internet/C/connect-to-internet.html#dialup You can either try to find the drivers and install them yourself, or try another distro. I just CHECKED openSuSE (my CHOICE distro) and they don't have very many dialup modem drivers either. It may be difficult to find drivers, since dialup is such old technology. Might there be some useful information in the Hardware Compatibility List? http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl As far as modem driver goes, you might want to post in the forums there on www.linuxquestions.org, asking if anyone knows anything about your modem. Let's hope it is not a WinModem. I'm thinking that is a WinModem. Is this it? : http://www.outletpc.com/c3215.html If I remember correctly, it is going to be luck if you can get a linux driver for a WinModem. Let's see what michaewlewis has to say about it. If I'm right, then it becomes a question of what to shop for, modem-wise. Personally, I always liked external modems. No matter what the os was. I had very good luck with USRobotics, and also Multi-Tech. If you are careful, and willing to take a small chance, you can get a deal on eBay. I've bought modems there, and had good results. Again, we need michaewlewis to comment because I'm fuzzy on this next part, but I think that if you are using an external modem with linux, then no driver is needed for the modem per se - because it is connected to a serial port, you need to install whatever is necessary so that linux can talk to the port. edited to add: For some reading, go here: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/search.php Type in NetoDragon under Search by Keyword, and hit enter. Wow, I'm touched... Someone actually is waiting for my response. I think the easiest thing to do is check the hcl (hardware compatability list) for the distro you want to use and try to buy a new modem that is on it. You might be able to find drivers for a winmodem for linux, but it would probably involve a lot of advanced configuration, which would probably not be good for a new linux user. Newegg.com has modems as cheap as $5. I'll look more into this after I get off vacation.

1321.	Solve : redhat fedora 7 linux?
Answer» Has anybody INSTALLED redhat FEDORA 7 linux i would like to know pros and cons like does it SUPPORT all drivers like PRINTER joysticks ectFedora is a pretty solid and mainstream version of linux. It should have most of the drivers you need for printers, etc. Check the hardware compatability list on the fedora WEBSITE to make sure everything you have is supported. A lot of people like the installer manager for fedora, which makes it easier to install programs. The last time I've install red hat was version 4, I think. So I don't know much about it anymore.

1322.	Solve : creating Linux or Unix Automated Script help?
Answer» Hi There- I am just learning how to do UNIX/Linux work and I have been charged with trying to write a script to automate a couple of processes. The series of commands is as such. script 1: open shell cd /w/config rm mgd_stage ln -s mgd_stage_normal mgd_stage "perform TPS reset" --------------------------- script 2: open shell cd /w/config rm mgd_stage ln -s mgd_stage_horse mgd_stage perform a "TPS reset" I know how to do this normally, but would like to be able to just TYPE in a command at the prompt, ie: stage_normal or stage_horse so that the user doens't have to go through all of that work each time... Anyone out there willing to walk me through this process would be GREATLY appreciated. Kind Regards, DECronkJust put all that into a text editor and save it as a .sh file. This is the equivalent of batch files on Windows.Try this: http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Bash-Prog-Intro-HOWTO.htmlscript 1: #!/bin/bash cd /w/config rm -r mgd_stage ln -s mgd_stage_normal mgd_stage #tps_reset_command here (I am UNSURE of this command) --------------------------- script 2: #!/bin/bash cd /w/config rm -r mgd_stage ln -s mgd_stage_horse mgd_stage #tps_reset_command here (I am unsure of this command) That should do what you WANT it to. Basically, you put one command on each line, or simply all on one line: #!/bin/bash cd /w/config && rm -r mgd_stage && ln -s mgd_stage_horse mgd_stage && tps_reset_command Hope that helps -Stephen

1324.	Solve : How to install a boot loader.....?
Answer» please HELP me to installing a boot loader...... and if i have two operating systems and my boot loader has been crashed then what should i do......... It would be good to know what operating systems you're using... If your boot loader have "crashed" then first of all you NEED to give us some more details on what you mean by this, second of all we need to know what boot loader it is and again what operating systems you're using.If you're using windows, boot with the windows cd and do the repair windows option. When a command prompt comes up, type fixmbr If you're using linux/unix, GO to http://www.gnu.org/software/grub/ and use their wiki to find out how to INSTALL the grub BOOTLOADER. or for the lilo bootloader go here: http://lilo.go.dyndns.org/ As deerpark already mentioned, more info about what you are doing would help us help you.

1325.	Solve : Apllication Install?
Answer» I downlaoded some linux applications, how do I install them?? Sorry I'm a windows user and haven't gotin used to knoppix yet. Depends on what you've downloaded... The most general thing I can say is to follow the installation instructions for the software in question.I LOOKED but all I get is a buntch of code.Can't help you when you don't provide the most basic information... I would think you would have learned that after 275 posts.That numbers off, But what would your basic info be? Not everyone sees the same way at the same thing. The pc info or about the programs themself.Honestly.... this is PRETTY obvious. If you need help installing a piece of software I need to know what software it is, the OS + version of OS, what you've tried so FAR, what instructions you've followed. knoppix 5.1,budget linux, banal I look threw the files but I dont rember where I got the files so I haven't really tried anything else.I suggest you remember where you got the programs. The installation instructions are often on the website.Okay I'll try looking for it.Can't find the site. Is there any way to tell in the files or should I get them replaced? Download new files to replace these.I have no idea what you've downloaded so can't really tell you anything.I'll just look for new programs to replace the ones I put on thereHave you try googling it? Im sure there are hundreds of sites that provides HOWTO's for US newbies... Though I myself is having a hard time followin them..

1326.	Solve : How to show the depth of a file by a single command??
Answer» Hi all, I am a Unix noob, just started learning unix. I logged on to school's Solaris machine to practice unix commands here is a question that is pretty TRICKY to me, SHOW the depth of a regular file in a directory. I tried to use find command with -printf %d to show the file's depth, but I got error message: find: bad option -printf anybody can help me solve this question? Thanks a lot i do not have a Solaris machine right now, however, i believe Solaris version of find doesn't have the -printf option. however i may be wrong, so check the man page. TYPE man find. see if there's one. If there is, the correct syntax is Code: [Select]find /path -type f -printf "%f:%d" if the version doesn't support printf, and if you still want to find the depth, you can DOWNLOAD GNU find. Hi ghostdog74 Thanks for the reply I think you are right, the "find" command dose not have "printf" option on Solaris machine, however I found other way to do it, set "/" as delimiter, and then count the NUMBER of column, am I right? Thanks i wouldn't know if its right unless you show how you did it ?

1328.	Solve : Network Knoppix?
Answer» I finally GOT KNOPPIX installed and I tired runing the NETWORK program. It doesn't let me run it. I tired reinstalling it.What (if any) error MESSAGE do you see?I go to knoppix network/internet -> network card config then I get Error- KDE SU Su returned with an error. Not sure what it means.

1329.	Solve : Linux Word Processor on USB Drive?
Answer» I'm on a college campus that provides free printing through its Linux lab, however the computers are running on Fedora with no word processing software, or even a simple program SIMILAR to Windows' WordPad. I only print Word (.doc) documents, so without the software to open the format, I'm stuck. Since I have no permission to install any software on these machines, I was wondering if it was possible to load a linux word processor program onto my USB drive to use when on a Linux MACHINE? I'm a newbie to Linux, so I'm thinking this process will be different than loading a Windows .exe file onto a USB drive to just execute whenever the drive is plugged in. I would also like to be ABLE to use this drive to store files too, so I would wonder if it is possible to load a linux program onto a USB drive that will STILL be used by Windows (Vista, XP, 2000) too? Thanks for the help.heard of portable openoffice?http://portableapps.com/ - just in case you need more apps. OpenOffice.org Portable is for windows though... so unless the machines got Wine installed it wont do him much good.Yeah, I'm talking about a word processor that can handle .doc (maybe .rtf) straight in Linux, with no Windows at all. I see that the Open Office Portable is for Windows, so it doesn't solve my problem. My issue is finding a Linux word processor that can be loaded and executed from a USB drive in Linux.I think you can install KOffice onto a flash drive on another computer running linux and then use that flash drive to run koffice on the computers in the computer lab. Or even install koffice in a home directory in a computer in the computer lab. You don't need to be root to do that.

1330.	Solve : copying recursively and pruning?
Answer» hello all, IVE got a simple question, but i havent found the simple answer, or any answer for that matter. I'd like to copy a hierarchy of files, but with a catch: i only WANT the .txt files. cp has the recursive option -r which copies everything Code: [Select]cp -r foo/* bar but i just want the .txt files. i thought it might work to do this: Code: [Select]cp -r foo/.txt barbut this doesnt recurse (obviously since my folders dont END with .txt) What can i do? Thanks in advance! Have a look at FIND (man find). The -exec option should help. Also have a look at xargs. This is taken from my man pages: Code: [Select]EXAMPLES find /tmp -name core -type f -print \| xargs /bin/rm -f Find files named core in or below the directory /tmp and delete them. Note that this will work incorrectly if there are any filenames containing newlines or spaces. find /tmp -name core -type f -print0 \| xargs -0 /bin/rm -f Find files named core in or below the directory /tmp and delete them, processing filenames in such a way that file or directory NAMES containing spaces or newlines are correctly handled. Code: [Select]cp -R .txt destination

1332.	Solve : SCP help?
Answer» Hello, I have been using scp command to transfer a bunch of files from ONE server to another server. The process is " (a) to CREATE the files, (b) transfer those from server X to server Y and (c) then PERFORM NEXT process". If NEXT (that is (c) ) process fails then then we retry the whole process. This mean we try to execute the scp command again. The twist is scp command fails if it finds that the files are already existent. My question is that is there any way to forcibly COPY the files again or provide some option that step (b) does not give any error. The problem is that if I encounter any problem in scp command (that is (b) ), I re execute the whole process and I do not have the authority to delete any files on server Y, so I have to succed in the scp command. Please help me if you have some suggestion ShilpaAre you using the -r option? what options are you using?In my experiment I found that -r option actually overwrites the file. Its ok even though its It is a wastage of cpu cycles. My experiment in shell has worked well. Both the directories and files get overwritten. I am facing some problem doing it in Java but I think it will work out. Thanks so much for the reply! ShilpaI think rsync is probably a better tool for this job, given what you need it to do. man rsync and also man rsyncd.conf Hope this HELPS.

1333.	Solve : dual boot from linux...help?
Answer» recently the hard DRIVE in my Asus Z96Jm laptop went kaput (note: this is only what i THINK has happened, will boot from a usb drive, not when an OS is installed on the internal hard drive). as i was thinking of switching to LINUX anyway, i decided to TAKE the plunge with a little push from VISTA (hate it, hate it, hate it). i have successfully installed feisty fawn on the external drive (which i can't do with micro$oft's anti-piracy/anti-customer-friendly policy ) and am confused as to create a folder in my home directory. have already downloaded QEMU to run vista shiver. would appreciate any and all constructive feedback & SUGGESTIONS. tynote: i am such a n00b that i really need step-by-step instructions as to how to do...anything. ty againSo, you can't create a folder? That seems odd.... Could you clarify? What exactly are you trying to do? And what is actually happening?

1334.	Solve : Oracle unix vs Linux?
Answer» Can anyone PLEASE tell me the DIFFERENCES between ORACLE unix VS Linux? Thanks Here's a bit of reading http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linuxoracle is a database that can RUN on windows, linux, and unix. There probably isn't much of a DIFFERENCE between each OS release... and each operating system is very reliable.I'm most puzzled as to what question actually is...

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1335.	Solve : How do I run dbsetup??
Answer» I have UNZIPPED the dbsetup but I am not able to INSTALL in the Linux. I do not know how to run that setup file. When I double CLICK it, nothing happened. What command should I use to run the file? I know only the basics of Linux. Any body any suggestion can help me. No CLUE what you're talking about... what is dbsetup? what linux distro are you using?

1336.	Solve : My Beryl Needs Tweaked?
Answer» After repeated attempts of trying to get my wireless card working on one computer with ubuntu, I gave up. Then I installed ubuntu on my computer with a wired connection. Everything works flawless. So after that I spent many an hour looking for a way to install beryl. Keep in mind I'm new to Linux. Anyway, I finally got that to work too. The problem I'm having is tweaking it too look like the videos one youtube. For instance, how do I get my cube to be smaller with a picture in the BACKGROUND? Or can anyone point me in a directions where I can get the import settings from someone else that has it tweaked already? Any help would be great.what settings manager are you using? (like what program ddo you use to change OPTIONS)All I know is that it is the Red diamond icon up in the top right hand corner, Beryl settings manager. Beyond that I don't know much else to tell you.I don't know if it matters but I am using Ubuntu fiesty fawn, with GNOME. I've heard some people saying that you need KDE to make it work right, but I don't know what to think. If that's the case what distro would be better suited for beryl?Let me get this straight.... you're trying to WATCH youtube videos, but they aren't displaying correctly? or are you trying to change the display settings on your linux box? I'm a little confused. I'm trying to tweak the settings in beryl so that mine looks like the videos on youtube. Though as of right now I have figured out how to get all the neat little fire animations and so forth for the windows. What I can't figure out is how to make the cube so I can rotate it and have different backgrounds, etc. All it does is flip the window around like it was a card or 2D. There is no cube. I want to know how I go about MAKING it. Also, can I download other settings for beryl? I see some videos where when you minimize a window or whatever, it has a rainbow effect. Sort of like what BURN does when you use that setting, only rainbow. I don't see that setting. Though what I really need is to know how to make and manipulate a cube. Hope that clears some things up.

1337.	Solve : Bluetooth function in open SUSE?
Answer» I am running open SUSE 10.2. It works fine. I have DIFFICULTIES in transferring files and pictures from my mobile phone to the computer. I can send and receive pictures using my mobile phone to other mobile phones within the 10 meters range. So nothing WRONG with my mobile phone. There is an icon called Bluetooth under the category of hardware on open SUSE 10.2. I checked the SETTINGS of the Bluetooth. They are fine. I am trying to send a picture from the mobile phone to the computer. My mobile phone does not recognize the computer. I have been trying this for a several days. As far as I know it is UNNECESSARY to have any cable to transfer a file or a photo from the mobile phone to the computer via Bluetooth within 10 meters. The mobile phone should recognize the computer the way it recognizes mobile phones which has bluetooth function is activated. It does not recognize the computer even if the distance is just 10 millimeters. I want your help to solve the problem.Can you computer find your phone via bluetooth? THANKS michaewleeiss for the reply. No, it does not recognize. Totally dead.Does your phone connect to any other bluetooth device? Does your pc connect to any other bluetooth device?

1339.	Solve : Building a Server?
Answer» LOL THANX. the computer i could use isnt too old actually it has a pentium 4 1.9ghz 1 gig of ram would that work well. like could i host a website off of thatQuote from: scooterpickleman on October 18, 2007, 08:20:55 PM lol thanx. the computer i could use isnt too old actually it has a pentium 4 1.9ghz 1 gig of ram would that work well. like could i host a website off of that that would make a fine webserver awesome im TOTALLY gonna do it then

1343.	Solve : Interesting links?
Answer» TIPS FOR LINUX EXPLORERS Helpful INFO for those learning Linux "GREAT LINUX LINKS"

1344.	Solve : not dual booting...?
Answer» I have installed XP on a partition of my hard drive (partitions are each half, 20gb) but now it wont let me decide to boot into linux or xp. how can i do this. when i GO to my computer it only shows 1 partiton, the one im in (e:/, the windows boot) i know i still have linux on my pc becaues e:/ is only 20gb of 40, and i know it just cant disseppear. how can i make a SCREEN that i choose: Ubuntu Linux or WIndows Xp. I have a bunch of crap that i need to access in ubuntu and i cant afford to not be able to get in it. which OS did you install first? Windows doesn't like to know about any other OSes and usually tries to wipe them out when installing. Remedy: install windows first, then linux. Most linux distros come with a boot manager. If you don't get the boot manager when you restart the computer, then either your boot manager is corrupted, or you installed linux before windows and it got deleted. If you need to get files off your linux partition, boot with your ubuntu cd and try to access your files. From there, BURN them to cd or flash drive or COPY them to the other partition. Also, you won't be able to see the linux partition from windows. Windows doesn't recognize foreign partition types.

1345.	Solve : Linux script is not working complete?
Answer» hey EVERYONE, I am a beginner in LINUX, etc. now i need a script as task for school and it is not working good, the last echo's don't WORK like i would. Can someone help me? #!/bin/bash clear read -p 'Geef een zin op en ik tel DE karakters, laat het omgekeerd zien en geef nog EENS de eerste en laatste 5 karakters:' zin echo ....................................... ............. str=$zin lengte=${#str} echo "Het aantal karakters van de zin: '$str' is $lengte" var=$zin copy=${var} len=${#copy} for((i=$len-1;i>=0;i--)); do rev="$rev${copy:$i:1}"; done echo "Omgedraaid krijg je: $rev" echo "de eerste 5 karakters zijn: $zin" \| cut -c1-5 echo "de laatste 5 karakters zijn: $zin" \| rev \| cut -c1-5 \| rev this last 2 lines should give the sentense "the first five caracters are ... and than the answer same with the second one, but with the last 5 caracters. can somone help? thanks in advance andy

1347.	Solve : HOW TO CREATE HARD LINK?
Answer» I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS HARD LINK.HOW TO CREATE HARD LINKhttp://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=hard+link&btnG=Google+SearchUse the LN COMMAND.

1348.	Solve : Lenovo 110S - Multiple boot records on eMMC even when attempting clean install?
Answer» So I have a Lenovo 110S with 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC. It was running Linux Mint 20.2 Cinnamon without any issues until a week ago there were updates and I allowed it to go through updates to which when it said reboot required, I went through the reboot and it crashed into a Linux boot loop. I took the USB stick that I used originally in installing Linux Mint 20.2 and BOOTED off of that and attempted to install clean by wiping all data. All looked good and when it rebooted it now dumped me out to grub and not to the GUI desktop of Linux Mint. Tried yet again and got the same result. Made a new bootable USB stick in case the one I was using was corrupt and got the same results. When looking into the boot options it shows 2 instances of Linux Mint as ( ubuntu ) and still has an old record of Windows 10 that no longer exists. Looking in BIOS the system has in list of devices to boot from also this list. When looking for a way to deleting these from the BIOS's bootable device list it gives option of using DEL key ( only if those are unprotected ), of which they must be protected somehow because I cant remove them. What gets me is that all the bootable instances I would think should be all under the eMMC 32GB and its got them as their own even though its all stored on the 32GB eMMC. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions of a bootable tool to wipe the eMMC clean so I can start FRESH. GOOGLE search stated I can use DiskWipe.exe and I attempted to use this with BartPE but Bart PE is too old in that it doesnt DETECT the eMMC storage controller. Thinking there must be something out there to download and make a bootable USB stick, run it and wipe the eMMC of all boot records etc and start fresh. Hopefully someone can suggest one? Way back in the day I use to use DelPart on a bootable CD that I made, but without the driver support to access the eMMC that wont work either. Attached some pics to show the boot menu as well as the BIOS listing of bootable device list.Any luck Dave? Have you tried PartedMagic? https://partedmagic.com/ It has been my goto for years. Its handy as it uses very recent versions of the kernel.I ENDED up using Windows 10 to clean up the mess. During installation of Windows 10 it gives option of where to install it to, that screen has options to select partitions and delete them and wipe the MBR. And so I used that to wipe the eMMC clean and then left it with no partitions and backed out of the install. Then installed Linux Mint 20.2 back to it again. It appears that the BIOS looks at the eMMC at POST and with multiple records it was showing multiples in listing. All is better now with a single instance of Linux as reported by BIOS as well as no more orphan data from prior installs.

1349.	Solve : Installing Knoppix Problem Partiton?
Answer» I'm trying to put Knoppix on an Harddrive. When I go to partition the drive, I select manual. I end up getting this error "The installer detected that the installation requirements aren't fill fulled yet. please make sure that you have a FREE partition with at least 0 GB to install knoppix on. Also, we need a swap partition with at least 128 MB if you don't have 512 MB memory. In the following menu, you can start some tools to partition the drive. If you really really know what you are doing start with : IGNORE_CHECK=1 Sudo knoppix-installer to avoid menu." I press enter and it takes me back to the partion menu. I end up cycling between the two, I have 320 MB SDRAM installed an partitioned 20 GB harddrive.Have you done what the installer is asking you to do? I.e create a main partition and a swap partition?No cause I keep getting the erorr message.Manual partitioning is not a trivial exercise and is best avoided by newcomers to Linux. Better to let something like Ubuntu or one of the hyper-user-friendly distros GUIDE you through the process.I like knoppix and its GUI interfacement. I'll try more shearching to resolve this and any help will be appericatedElse try Kubuntu, it uses KDE for the GUI like Knoppix.openSuSE you can choose between gnome and kde, or five other nice window managers. I found a flash swf that helps explain it. Dealing with another problem with the machine thoughtThere is a GNOME Partitioner LIVE CD available. It's pretty simple to use. Don't have a link though, just GOOGLE it.GPartEd