I just installed slackware linux.........

DallasStar · Oct 6, 2002, 11:18 PM

........and I have a few questions (please keep in mind, I haven't a clue what I'm doing... this is my first time using this):

How the bloody hell do I change my screen resolution and refresh rate?

How do I install new video drivers?

If I entered some incorrect settings during installation, how do I fix them.

Where would be a good place online to get general information on slackware linux?

Can linux see fat32 partitions? ntfs partitions? if so, how do I configure it to read them?

DallasStar · Oct 7, 2002, 12:14 AM

every time I try to connect to the internet, it tells me that my modem is busy.... how do I fix this?

MikeDaMan · Oct 7, 2002, 03:25 AM

I gave Linux a try a while ago and had similar problems. I used Redhat 7.3 and found that to be pretty nice. To change the resolution in Linux you must open the console...Similar to MS DOS and type something like xconfigurator or something. Try this Link http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/l...a-xconfig.html I'm guessing that should work with your version of linux. Good Luck and I'd suggest reading some of there info to get answers to your other questions.

RIV@NVX · Oct 7, 2002, 12:53 PM

Still there is no way to change refresh rate I think.
I had RedHat 7.1 and my ISDN card didn't want to work...
It has FAT32 support for viewing, but I don't know how to use it.

It makes more problems than it solves, that's why I stick with WinXP.
Until Mandrake 15.0 and RedHat 14.0.
They will probably be good.

UberLord · Oct 7, 2002, 07:37 PM

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Originally posted by dallasstar

How the bloody hell do I change my screen resolution and refresh rate?

search for the file XF86Config-4 or failing that then XF86Config Should be in /etc/X11
Look for ModeLine lines and change em to what you see fit

To change screen res on the fly, I think you can press ALT- - and ALT- + to change it smaller or larger when X is running.

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How do I install new video drivers?

Depends on video card. Most users get new drivers when they upgrade XFree86. For recent cards from nVidia, ATI, Matrox and PowerVR you generally download their source tarball from their web site, compile it and install it. Installation of each is different, so you would need to follow their instructions

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If I entered some incorrect settings during installation, how do I fix them.

Now you need to either

1) Learn the command line interface, filesystem layout and the contents of the configuration files

or

2) Hunt for the configuration section - if slackware supports it. I haven't used slack, so can't really help you there.

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Where would be a good place online to get general information on slackware linux?

http://www.slackware.org/

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Can linux see fat32 partitions? ntfs partitions? if so, how do I configure it to read them?

Linux can read/write FAT32 and just read NTFS.
open a console and type 'man fstab' for instructions on what to do.

RIV@NVX · Oct 7, 2002, 08:31 PM

Can you help about non-working ISDN?
Also, I can't even load X-wins on KYRO and I don't know how to use command line to install drivers.

UberLord · Oct 7, 2002, 10:39 PM

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Originally posted by RIV@NVX
Can you help about non-working ISDN?

Hmmmmmm.
Maybe.

Thing is, I've never seen Mandrake fail to configure ISDN cards incorrectly. And it's networking wizard is easy and it works.

For editing files and stuff, http://www.mandrake-user.org has some good info

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Also, I can't even load X-wins on KYRO and I don't know how to use command line to install drivers.

Ask that question over at http://www.pvr-net.com where we have a decicated forum to Linux and Kyro stuff. One of the driver developers frequents there as well and is being really helpfull. I'm sure he can solve your Kyro problem

DallasStar · Oct 9, 2002, 12:21 AM

thanx uber!

UberLord · Oct 9, 2002, 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by dallasstar
thanx uber!

Invoice is in the post

~~Sourcer_2002~~ · Oct 9, 2002, 01:21 AM

I just installed Redhat 7.3 about a week ago and i really liked the only problem i had was it didnt detect my modem and sound card RedHat a was a litte different then i think i expected it wasnt all that reponsive either rather slow when opening. And it is a major passwoard freak i think i had to input 3 passwords before i got a gui. I liked though am gonna continue to use it and find appz to run on it i really like the tuxracer game too!

Shaith · Oct 10, 2002, 01:11 AM

Change res/refresh in Xwindows:

ctrl-alt-shift-keypad +
ctrl-alt-shift-keypad -

It'll cycle through all configured resolutions/refresh rates/bpp for you.

RIV@NVX · Oct 10, 2002, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by UberLord
Hmmmmmm.
Maybe.

Thing is, I've never seen Mandrake fail to configure ISDN cards incorrectly. And it's networking wizard is easy and it works.

For editing files and stuff, http://www.mandrake-user.org has some good info

Ask that question over at http://www.pvr-net.com where we have a decicated forum to Linux and Kyro stuff. One of the driver developers frequents there as well and is being really helpfull. I'm sure he can solve your Kyro problem

I am not using Mandrake, I am using RedHat 7.1.

I will check out this forum.

UberLord · Oct 11, 2002, 12:26 PM

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Originally posted by RIV@NVX
I am not using Mandrake, I am using RedHat 7.1.

Mandrake is based off RedHat

Plus, that site teaches you about editing config files - which are 99.9% the same for each distro.
I've often found it an invaluable site to get noobies to Linux up and running

Oct 6, 2002, 11:18 PM	#1
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	I just installed slackware linux......... ........and I have a few questions (please keep in mind, I haven't a clue what I'm doing... this is my first time using this): How the bloody hell do I change my screen resolution and refresh rate? How do I install new video drivers? If I entered some incorrect settings during installation, how do I fix them. Where would be a good place online to get general information on slackware linux? Can linux see fat32 partitions? ntfs partitions? if so, how do I configure it to read them? __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka

Oct 7, 2002, 12:14 AM	Thread Starter #2
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	every time I try to connect to the internet, it tells me that my modem is busy.... how do I fix this? __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka

Oct 7, 2002, 03:25 AM	#3
MikeDaMan DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 874 Rep Power: 0	I gave Linux a try a while ago and had similar problems. I used Redhat 7.3 and found that to be pretty nice. To change the resolution in Linux you must open the console...Similar to MS DOS and type something like xconfigurator or something. Try this Link http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/l...a-xconfig.html I'm guessing that should work with your version of linux. Good Luck and I'd suggest reading some of there info to get answers to your other questions. __________________ DFI Lanpart UT 250GB motherboard. 1GB 2X512 Crucial Ballistix PC 3200. AMD Athlon 64 3400+. Retail ATI Radeon X850XT PE AGP

Oct 7, 2002, 12:53 PM	#4
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Still there is no way to change refresh rate I think. I had RedHat 7.1 and my ISDN card didn't want to work... It has FAT32 support for viewing, but I don't know how to use it. It makes more problems than it solves, that's why I stick with WinXP. Until Mandrake 15.0 and RedHat 14.0. They will probably be good. __________________ -- Vedran

Oct 7, 2002, 08:31 PM	#6
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Can you help about non-working ISDN? Also, I can't even load X-wins on KYRO and I don't know how to use command line to install drivers. __________________ -- Vedran

Oct 9, 2002, 12:21 AM	Thread Starter #8
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	thanx uber! __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka

Oct 9, 2002, 01:21 AM	#10
~~Sourcer_2002~~ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana , USA Posts: 2,677 Rep Power: 0	I just installed Redhat 7.3 about a week ago and i really liked the only problem i had was it didnt detect my modem and sound card RedHat a was a litte different then i think i expected it wasnt all that reponsive either rather slow when opening. And it is a major passwoard freak i think i had to input 3 passwords before i got a gui. I liked though am gonna continue to use it and find appz to run on it i really like the tuxracer game too!

Oct 10, 2002, 01:11 AM	#11
Shaith HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 916 Rep Power: 0	Change res/refresh in Xwindows: ctrl-alt-shift-keypad + ctrl-alt-shift-keypad - It'll cycle through all configured resolutions/refresh rates/bpp for you.