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Linux Software 434

Uninstalling OpenOffice

Maxwell Rain

I would like to Uninstall OpenOffice from my Mandrake 9. 2. system. Currently using IceWM as window manager. I ran the setup file as local user, and was able to uninstall the local setup for Openoffice.

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Last reply by danleff, 2004-02-02 02:34

Linux Software 434

Installing IceWM

Maxwell Rain

In Mandrake Control Manager, I've selected the iceWM packages, and it installed of the ISO-discs. Now, on the iceWM homepage, I've found this : Quote:First make sure that you choose the correct X startup script in your home directory.

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Last reply by Dapper Dan, 2004-02-01 19:59

Linux Software 434

Mozilla-plug ins

matttah

I keep installing them(flash, mplayer). . . but when i go to watch a mplayer plugin one, it just is like loading mplayer plugin then doesn't do anything. . and it is still not recognizing my flash plug in.

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Last reply by matttah, 2004-02-01 19:39

Linux Software 434

installing pixelview play tvpro

outstream

Hi all I want to install TV / Vedio Card of PixelVeiw on RedHat Linux 9. 0. Device = PixelVeiw play Tv pro Model = PV - BT878P PV - BT878P + w/FM I searched web on this and i got some ideas from some websites.

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Last reply by outstream, 2004-01-29 14:17

Linux Software 434

Help cant install ATI driver!! :(

Chrisw83

I try to install my driver for radeon 9700 and this happens. Problems occured during installation: file/usr/x11r6/lib/libgl. so. 1. 2 frfrom install fglrx-glc22-4. 3. 0-3. 2. 8 conflicts with file package Xfree86-libs-4.

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Last reply by antibody, 2004-01-29 08:52

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Familiar with gnutella?

matttah

Anyone familiar with it? How do you limit search results to like video/mp3/picture/software/document and such. Since right now when i search for music I get a crap load of other files are with it. Also, is there a way to clear/track on it? Daum.

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Last reply by matttah, 2004-01-29 03:57

Linux Software 434

Got JVM installed...maybe i have to set a path to it?

matttah

I got hte file dannypapper told met o install, (the JVM) it installed successfully, but when i went to run limewire. bin(if you have a diff prog for downloading music pls tell) it did this #. /LimeWireLinux.

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Last reply by Dapper Dan, 2004-01-29 03:03

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JVM--freezin on install

matttah

I downloaded j2re-1_4_2_03-linux-i586-rpm. bin unpacked it and went to install every time i do it, it just like freezes, not literealy but afte rpm-i the rpm it just sits ther edoing nothing. . . left it for like 30 min too.

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Last reply by Dapper Dan, 2004-01-28 21:58

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Cant install Flash Macromedia

Blaktyger

I just cant install the flash player. . . Why is that not working? Code:#. /flashplayer-installer Copyright(C) 2002-2003 Macromedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Macromedia Flash Player 6 for Linux Macromedia Flash Player 6 will be installed on this machine.

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Last reply by Dapper Dan, 2004-01-27 05:31

Linux Software 434

Need help writing a shell script

Dapper Dan

I'm just now trying to learn how to write shell scripts and would like some help. At our radio station, I needed a script that would copy our QuickBooks file, (running under Win4Lin), to back up to a usb reader writer stick.

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Last reply by blueworm, 2004-01-23 00:45

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Why am I wasting my time on this..? This is NUTS!!

allen.panther

I've installed RedHat 9, and would like to get up to speed with some applications, but. . . nothing I try to install is working. I've figured out how to provide root permissions for myself in Terminal and the <ctrl+alt+F1> whatever-that-is-page.

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Last reply by outstream, 2004-01-21 07:27

Linux Software 434

newbie ?, can you run aol on linux 9.1...if so how?

professormike48

I am new to linux and still trying to learn. is it possible to run aol on linux and how would you go about it? I don't even know how to use root function to remove icons! I am so stupid. . . . oh, I have win98se dual boot.

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Last reply by outstream, 2004-01-21 04:22

Linux Software 434

Installing software from old System Cd's

taeuler

I recently updated Suse 8. 2 personal to 9. 0 and lost some software packages in the procces. I didn't need most of the packages but I was using kdevelop2. 1. It was oringinally installed with 8. 0 Professional.

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Last reply by Maillion, 2004-01-21 01:43

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can't copy file

Buffy283

I just feel dumb as dirt, but i have files to copy. . . i'm new to mandrake 9. 1. . . i have to copy them from floppy to /usr/local/bin folder, so i open like if it was explorer so i can see the files at the right then drag/drop then to my folder at left.

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Last reply by Maillion, 2004-01-21 01:31

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Installing xmms

Bujashaka

i downloaded the xmms player, also i did read this but i still cant install it, i type same commands like that manual says. . . need bit help plz. i am using fedora core1.

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Last reply by Dapper Dan, 2004-01-19 23:30

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httpd won't start in Red Hat 9

Executive

I can't get httpd to start in Red Hat 9. There is not error msg it just does not start. I installed Webmen and I can't connect to it either. I can browse the web and it talks to other pc's on the lan.

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Last reply by Executive, 2004-01-18 17:43

Linux Software 434

irc client for linux

outstream

hi all im an old windows user, but i started using linux like 4 months back. works fine for me. my little problem is that most of my time passes on mirc, using it from a long time. right now in linux i am using 'xchat' as an irc client, but im not satisfied with its appearence/gui.

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Last reply by outstream, 2004-01-18 11:35

Linux Software 434

windows MSN messenger for linux??

dUMb24

Hello Linux Users! Today i had my first linux experience. I changed my OS from win98 to Mandrake Linux 9. 2. I think everything is just great about my new OS, except that i wont be able to talk with my friends at MSN messenger.

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Last reply by souldreamer, 2004-01-16 14:16

Linux Software 434

KDE 3.2

triksrer

Hello, I'm using Fedora Core 1, and i want to install and try KDE beta 3. 2 , what rpms i need to download and install (minimal)(i don't want all), should i firs uninstall old KDE? Maybe you know repositoriy for apt with that stuff? Thanks, Trik.

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Last reply by danleff, 2004-01-14 23:17

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Mandrake 9.2/KDE 3.1 Takes Hours to Load...Still loading

richardclark

I have Mandrake 9. 2 on a Compaq 2500 (Beefy: 1GB RAM, 5/4. 3GB drives) and finally got X to start with the standard onboard video card. But it is taking forever to load. The drives have been working for the last hour or so.

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Last reply by robvas, 2004-01-13 05:36