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Block driver

kobedf

Hi i am building a block driver. It is supposed to emulate the physical driver by using a file. Furthermore , the writing takes place inside a kernel thread. I have a vdisk_request function where i do blkdev_dequeue_request(req); and then put the requests in a queue The kernel thread than takes requests from the qu ...

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Last reply by kobedf, 2005-06-06 11:08

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which kernel for athlon xp 1800+

greg@

As you can see I am total linux newbie. I just started to install the latest Fedora FC DVD download version. Looking at this forum for help for my WLAN configuration (Netgear 311T with madwifi drivers) I found out that I have to update my kernel (2.

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Last reply by greg@, 2005-06-05 12:39

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LiveCD for MiniDisc (196MB)

DodoFXP

Hi Guys I am looking for a LiveCD that fits onto a MiniDisc. . . I am a Linux n00b, so keep it simple. I tried DamnSmall, but it has problems with my NTFS FileSystem. That or it simply doesn't see my HDDs.

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Last reply by Dapper Dan, 2005-06-05 05:32

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internet problem on Mandriva LE2005

scottf

I have just installed LE2005 from Mandrake 10. All went well except that I no longer able to access the internet or e-mail. I have a dial up connection that does connect to my ISP but when I launch any web browser or e-mail program I get nothing, any ideas?.

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Last reply by OldSpiceAP, 2005-05-31 18:26

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tty

kobedf

hello i am trying to write a chat program. I use a server entity to broadcast a message send by an user , to all users. What i want to do is , after someone finished typing a message and hits enter , to make that line dissappear while at the same time allowing normal behavior to the read function.

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Last reply by kobedf, 2005-05-31 01:20

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Trying to boot to WinXP using Grub with Compaq PC

scantu

Hello everyone, I have successfully installed FC3 and grub on a new slave drive that I installed. My compaq presario PC came with WinXP which is on the Master Drive. After changing the boot order in my Bios so as boot up from the slave drive, grub comes up with no problmes and I can choose to go to FC3 Linux with n ...

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Last reply by danleff, 2005-05-29 11:56

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Fedora 3, windoze XP dual boot - Dell Dimension 3000 Issue..

dham

Hi, I don't know a lot of linux, but i am running in to a problem in dualbooting XP with FC3 on Dell Dimension 3000(with XP-HOME), which i very recently bought. H/W: Dell Dimension 3000 Pentium IV 2.

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Last reply by LinuxCrusader, 2005-05-28 18:59

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Can start Mandrake??

tony starks

this URL's wrong, points to a review of a single-port USB hub they're calling a cradle for keychain USB flash devices. .

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Last reply by tony starks, 2005-05-28 16:38

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Does svgalib work on mandrake 10??

saura

I hav just installed mandrake 10 but cannot use svgalib. can anybody help??.

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Last reply by saura, 2005-05-28 15:37

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Upgrade from Mandrake 10.0 to Mandriva LE2005 (10.2) Problems

lizparnell

Tried to install mandriva LE2005 as an upgrade from MD10. 0 everything fine until all seems installed and we get to splash/holding screen. Just stays there thinking (hourglass turning) - stayed there all night.

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Last reply by danleff, 2005-05-27 11:16

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Accessing IE-only sites in GNU/Linux

iamroot

I've just started school in a polytechnic and the school has this e-learning web portal which is pretty important cos all lecture notes and email is posted to this site. However, this site is IE-only and I'm not GNU/Linux so obtaining IE is impossible.

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Last reply by iamroot, 2005-05-27 04:42

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HELP on Redhat AS 2.1

ceejay949

What should i do if i get an error of attempt to access beyond end of device? I can only go to the grub menu then after selecting an os, the error shows up and fills the screen. .

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Last reply by ceejay949, 2005-05-25 08:34

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Hardware Compatibility issues

Justinc

;( I have finally decided to move from Windows to Linux only to find my current hardware does not seem to be supported or compatible. I have a Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9 motherboard, a NVIDIA CK804 Parallel ATA controller, a AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3200+ and a AOpen 17' monitor.

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Last reply by iamroot, 2005-05-25 03:43

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folder can't open in FC3

ah.heng

i have a particular folder on a vfat partition that just won't open. don't really have any other info to provide. it opens fine in windows though. doesn't contain anything except mp3s. .

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Last reply by ah.heng, 2005-05-21 14:01

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Defrag

BARTICLE

Question: In all my user manuals & help files, I can't find any reference in how to run defrag in Linux. Is this because Linux files don't get fragmented like Windows files - or what? Sorry if this is a dumb question.

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Last reply by iamroot, 2005-05-21 08:21

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GRUB drives me crazy, please help

alvaro0o

hi there,I am new to linux, the issue is i had win xp, and fc3 working together on my system, every thing was lovely untill my little bro screwed everything in my system, nothing loads, the main problem is when i want to install win xp and format all my drives , right after it starts and checks for my hard drive, i ...

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Last reply by danleff, 2005-05-20 16:44

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Mandrake Success Story

zenarcher

Well, for once, I don't need help with a Linux problem (except my SATA RAID setup)! I just received my new Mandriva 2005LE (6 CD Set) yesterday, so removed Mandrake 10. 1 PowerPack and started with a fresh install.

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Last reply by Jerry Atrik, 2005-05-20 05:28

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You can test the linux desktop online

LinuxCrusader

You can now test the Linux operating system and desktop environment. It's as easy as ABC. Simply click on Start Linux. In a separate window, a complete Linux system will start on your PC, without requiring an installation.

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Last reply by OldSpiceAP, 2005-05-18 23:38

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Untitled thread

Linux Jacco

i have got a computer with two hdds. i want install linux mandrake 10. 1. the hdds must be mirrored are who can help me how i can install linux with mirroring hdd.

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Last reply by LinuxCrusader, 2005-05-10 20:59

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Building a Linux cluster

linuxHPC

I am creating what I call a Cluster Builder. The goal is too have as much information on all the components necessary for building a cluster, large or small. I need help from those that use clusters for their picks of the best software and hardware used.

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Last reply by linuxHPC, 2005-05-09 23:07