[linux] Forum Topics

I have a toaster system that does one thing. I'm looking to provide some network troubleshooting ability to the extremely stripped Linux OS by providing the 'dig' command. However, it appears that 'dig' is only available via the 'bind' package. My questions is: has anyone ever successfully buildt a dig …

Okay, I have installed Damn Small Linux (I believe v4.something), with syslinux. I am trying to boot it on a Dell Mini laptop. I'm not sure if it runs on any other computer. This is the issue I am having. It always boots to the DSL screen, and waits for …

i can see many companies offering linux servers with unlimited space and unlimited bandwidth for a very lower price is this true, I still wonder there is no hard disk in the world which has unlimited space how come they offer unlimited hosting space anyone here knows about this subject …

Okay, I am running Windows XP, on a Dell Mini Laptop. Thing sucks for hardware, but that's beside the point. Okay, for the past week, I've been having issues with the laptop's memory. If I have a few windows open of any program, then close out, it seems to not …

While companies worldwide look for ways to reduce costs, shed dead weight from their labor resources and streamline their businesses, it makes me wonder if Linux will survive the global economic meltdown. Oh, I know it will survive in terms of us geeks who use it and tout its goodness. …

Linux scheduler implement what we call "soft realtime system", what is missing in Linux to be called "hard realtime system" ,if you focus on the scheduling part?

How does Linux know what type of category a process belong to? How does the priority system in linux work with "NON" realtime tasks/processes?

i asked some one a question about the database i am using and this is the answers i got.. Apache needs write permission for /home/httpd/vhosts/knowittv.com/mason Just set it up and you should be good to go. i dont understand what this means or how to do this... any thoughts?

One aspect of computers that I just don't find clear learning material on is networking. There seems to be loads of information on 'how to' but I still don't understand the underlying basics. What is meant by a Port? Why are ports numbered so strange (as in, not 1,2,3). I …

This is my1st time downloading a torrent. I downloaded torrent for my cars navigation system.. Navteq v7.5. I have all these i files but no idea how to create dvd from all files. Does anyone know how to make this work... Download torrent using utorrent..See the files as they are …

hi can anybody know where can i find the update kernel for bayanihan linux?? A pinoy version of LINUX???

I have a very simple shell script to stop the Apache server: [code] #!/bin/bash sudo /usr/sbin/httpd -k stop [/code] I named it "StopApache.sh". When I run it from the command line, it stops Apache. However, when I double click the "StopApache.sh" icon on the Desktop, I'm asked whether I want …

This is a problem with some back-story so let me start there. I recently bought a Dell mini, which has functioned perfectly for what I needed it to do. Problem: I slipped on a patch of ice and dropped aforementioned mini, bouncing on its corners, down a nice long set …

Hello all, I'm thinking about doing a software which does a suggestion based file search of linux files. Juz like the google suggest feature, this software should display suggestions dynamically when a character is typed.. Is such a software possible in linux? Can anyone lead me in the right direction …

Hello! I try to follow steps mentioned here ([url]http://www.speechforge.org/projects/cairo/install.html[/url]). The first thing is about JMF. I downloaded jmr-2_1_1e-linux-i586.bin (the other thing is that I've got 64 bit computer). I found [url]http://www.luniks.net/luniksnet/html/java/jtvd/doc/jmf.html[/url] . I executed bin file in /usr/lib as it is written in this mini-howto. Then I edited /home/mainaccount/.bash_profile file …

Hi Can anyone tell me please How i can change my Linux Appearance. Thanks.

hi i'm new to linux and having problems configuring my DHCP on redhat 9. i'm planning for it to be working with windows machines.. pliz assist :confused:

I recently downloaded a live solaris version 10 CD. On booting from CD it takes me to a minimal grub shell that requires me to load the kernel first. I have tried this with the various commands available for the grub shell but nothing is coming. Please assist. /*I apologise …

hey guys. okay. i googled my a s s off and I can't find someone or a website that explains what these files mean when you download the dvd for slackware? I want to make a quadruple boot external hard drive with Ubuntu, Fedora, Slackware and CentOs on it. Basicaly …

hi I wanted to know if there is a way to make a shell file to connect with a ftp server to download only files that are not in the client already, the files are picture files and I want to download only the new added files not the entire …

Hi. I've had this problem with all my ubuntu installations (two, to date), and I can't find my way around it.. Even when I switch to runevel 3, by booting with special options or typing telinit 3.. Even THEN, X server starts up, and that's the ONE thing I need …

Hi, I have been using Fedora Linux for some time now and I love it. I know the there is an official list of packages/applications/software included in each version of Fedora and it is made by the Fedora project people itself. Here is the official (as I understand it) list …

First of all I'M using Ubuntu and I'M new to it, trying to make the switch. I'M reading a book on Ubuntu but it's a little out of date to the one I'M running. Anyway, the book instructs me to go to > System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager, …

Hello! I have an old PC, running Linux Server(ubuntu) 9.10. I cannot connect to the internet, when I plug in the cable I don't get lights in my port(you know the green and yellow lights). Can I somehow tell myself that there is internet? I tried to connect with SSH, …

Hello! I'm running a dedicated web server and I'd like to use APF to block HTTP(S) access to certain PORTS from all IP's except from mine. Anyone knows how to do that? Many thanks in advance!

I currently have my website running on a host: combell but over a half-year I have to upgrade; caus I think it costs very much (although for a student) I'm thinking of start an own server on my laptop; some problems: [LIST] [*]I guess it's not good to turn of …

Hi, I've installed Netbeans 6.5 which is for JAVA with apt-get and want to uninstall it. How do i do it? Thanks

If you weren't already familiar with the likes of GNOME, KDE, XFCE, LXDE, Enlightenment and others, what would you like to see in a Linux User Interface? Whether you call it a desktop manager, a window manager, an XGUI or user interface; what do you think it needs to be …

I spend a lot of time reading, writing, thinking and doing IT at home and work. Lately, I am teaching at a remote northern community which has a neglected system. They were running with a wide-open router and no anti-malware. I have set up a new router and a server …

Well I am not really new here but I never posted a formal intro. I am an Information Technology student and i simply love programming and most things tech. I frequent the python forum since it happens to be my favorite language, however I do know others (C++(gross I know), …

Hello to everyone at daniweb. As it is known, Google recently introduced the suggest feature. I wanted to know if this feature can be implemented in file search in linux??. Most importantly, does indexing mean the suggestion feature??. i've googled about it..but cant find an apt answer. .

The Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) took aim at 14 consumer electronics companies for violating GPL licensed products. This is the largest lawsuit of its kind ever filed. This lawsuit uses what Richard Stallman calls "tivoization" as its defense. Tivoization, if you recall from my post, "[URL="http://www.daniweb.com/news/story240080.html"]Does Linus Torvalds Hate …

I was using ubuntu as my OS.But when upgrading to version 9.1 the trouble started.Ubuntu has not been fully and correctly installed. So it does not work. How to make my ubuntu work properly?Is there any CD to correct ther mistake? If there is a CD where and how to …

Hello I am trying to install Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop on Raid 0 install fails @ 90 something % can not install GRub error I then tried to install Server, I used the Alternative Cd install completes but with out installing Grub Does anyone have any ideas how i can get …

Neither RedHat nor Novell feel the need to push for a Linux Desktop that competes with the ubiquitous Windows OS. So the two largest commercial Linux vendors are throwing in the towel in the Desktop arena. There it is. Now go by yourselves a copy of Windows Vista--and while you're …

Hi, Iam now using Mandriva from external HDD and want to install my development tools. I need to install wxPython, Matplotlib, and some other packages. How to do that in Mandriva?

Hi I've found a strange problem on ubuntu64bit, that limits the data you are allowed to allocate on a 64bit platform using the c function 'read()' The following program wont allow to allocate more that 2.1gig memory. [CODE=c++] #include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include <err.h> #include <fcntl.h> #include <sysexits.h> #include <unistd.h> …

I'm a retired systems engineer for power generating station startups. I like building computers and setting up networks at home. Still have 3 children at home that are homeschooled. Trying to setup 4 desktops and a couple laptops with a new TonidaPlug and an Iomega external 1TB USB drive. One …

Details 1 PATA Hard Drive: Western Digital 1 SATA Hard Drive: Western Digital Gigabyte Motherboard (AMD2 Socket) SATA DVD Drive. Problem: When I boot up the computer, it takes forever to detect IDE devices. Then when it finally does, it sucessfully detects the DVD drive. But gives an IDE Channel …

I have an old Compaq PIII desktop with MEPIS Linux installed on the original Seagate 9G HD. I've installed a Hitachi 500G HD as slave. The new HD is recognized by the BIOS, and I've performed tests showing it's functional. Utilities within MEPIS Linux recognizes the new drive, but it …

It was a cold November morning, leaves covered the now yellowed grass, the dog's water stood frozen, two little winter birds fluffed their feathers while sitting on a low tree branch outside my kitchen window and the smell of coffee began to fill my nostrils telling me that it's time …

hi currently on my ubuntu i have both wx-2.6-gtk2-unicode & wx-2.8-gtk2-unicode installed, but when i use this code in python 2.6 : [CODE]import wx[/CODE] always wxwidget 2.6 was imported. is there any solution to have both or it's better to uninstall version 2.6 ? thanks

Hi all, I just fired Mandriva 2010 from my external HDD. I need to run PHP IDE and PHP/MySQL server running. I'm new to Linux so I need guide from you guys Thanks

Duh! I'm now using Linux from my external HDD again. Please suggest a good IDE for me Thanks

hello !... I have linux fedora 7 installed pc along with windows 7. I want to play audio & video songs in fedora. but the default media player with fedora is not supporting, so I wanna install other media player like vlc media player in fedora . plz help me …

I have installed Flash plugin for Mozilla how ever some pages containing flash will not work properly. For example[URL="http://www.bbc.co.uk/merlin/#/games/"] this game[/URL] (select Camelot Defence and Play Now) when I try to click on Play Game button it will not start (neither other 2 buttons respond). So where is the issue?

Everyone has posted their predictions for 2010 but here's the real scoop on what's going to happen in 2010 with Linux and Linux-oriented hardware and software products. Get ready to see the biggest increase in Linux adoption in history. You can say you saw it here first. These are in …

Hi, In C drive I am having window XP and in D drive I am having Windows 2003 server. And I have 3 more drive, so when I installing Linux OS, after the step “Select a Language” it asking source of the OS “CD ROM, ISO Image, FTP, HTTP, HARD …

Please help me to setup my development enviroment on Mandriva 2010. I used to MINGW and Codeblocks then Codelite. So I would be happy to have some IDE full bundled with GCC. I have googled but nope, nothing comes. Iam posting at codeblocks forum too :)

Hi all, I Just connected to internet booting from my USB external HDD which have Mandriva 2010 installed. I need to set it up for may Regular programming. So help me to Install JDK and Eclipse. I'm right now checking Sun.com but I know there are Java people using Linux …