Linux Fedora Core 3 Up and Running!

Discussion in 'Software' started by OneSeventeen, 18 Nov 2004.

  1. OneSeventeen

    OneSeventeen Oooh Shiny!

    Joined:
    3 Apr 2002
    Posts:
    3,454
    Likes Received:
    2
    I must admit, I no longer consider Mandrake 10 the easiest linux install... Even though my monitor is generic and does not use standard horizontal and vertical frequencies, Fedora was able to figure it out enough to start me out with 1280x1024 resolution! (I have always had to fight with the X configuration to get any graphical environment to run)

    I haven't used it much, but within an hour I partitioned my drive, installed the system, and got on the internet, with Firefox 1.0PR no less!
    (any tips on upgrading to the full version without messing up the OS integration?)
     
  2. simon w

    simon w What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    3 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    1,302
    Likes Received:
    0
  3. OneSeventeen

    OneSeventeen Oooh Shiny!

    Joined:
    3 Apr 2002
    Posts:
    3,454
    Likes Received:
    2
    Well, apparently I jumped the gun on the "Up and running" part... it is up, but since networking goes in and out, it isn't quite running.

    Any tips on getting FC3 on the internet more reliably are welcome.

    (using a linksys router, so no login, pass, etc.)
     
  4. Lynx

    Lynx What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    24 Nov 2001
    Posts:
    864
    Likes Received:
    2
    what does ifconfig say?
     
  5. Bruno_me

    Bruno_me Fake-ad‎min

    Joined:
    30 Mar 2003
    Posts:
    1,136
    Likes Received:
    1
    [ot]I got fc3 going with 2 monitors (3200x1200)! :D[/ot]

    anyway, an ifconfig output would be nice :)
     
  6. fishthecat

    fishthecat What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    6 Mar 2002
    Posts:
    296
    Likes Received:
    0
    Wish I could get my two monitors working.
    *has another go*
     
  7. Bruno_me

    Bruno_me Fake-ad‎min

    Joined:
    30 Mar 2003
    Posts:
    1,136
    Likes Received:
    1
    use the unified nvidia driver and twinview ;)
     
  8. dmcm01

    dmcm01 Banned

    Joined:
    15 Aug 2004
    Posts:
    444
    Likes Received:
    0
    im running FC3...lat time i used linux was FC one
    can someone help me sort some issues out?

    1) how do i set KDE to be the default GUI as it always starts in Gnome
    2)how do i mount a fat partition??! (mount -t /dev/hdd6 /mnt/hdd6?)
    thanks!
    3) I also cant get dual head to work as there doesnt seem to be support for a 9550 (reconises it as a 9600) using a TV as a second output (dont ask)
     
  9. SeT

    SeT What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    7 Oct 2003
    Posts:
    648
    Likes Received:
    15
    For mount, I'm pretty sure you have to specify how it's formatted(NTFS, FAT32, FAT....) so the command would be something like
    # mount -t /dev/hdd6 /mnt/hdd6 fat32

    I'm not positive that syntax is right but give it a shot and it should tell you what the correct syntax is. BTW, how many hd's/partitions do you have? hdd6 specifies 4th hd and 6th partition on that disk
     
  10. Go4t

    Go4t i

    Joined:
    13 Dec 2003
    Posts:
    939
    Likes Received:
    1
    mount -t fat /dev/hdd6 /mnt/hdd6

    except with right mount point and device
     
  11. Bruno_me

    Bruno_me Fake-ad‎min

    Joined:
    30 Mar 2003
    Posts:
    1,136
    Likes Received:
    1
    mount -t vfat /dev/hda1 /mnt/hda1
    ;)

    and for kde.. you should be able to select kde from the sessions menu for the login, and it should ask you if you want it to be default
     
  12. scoob8000

    scoob8000 Wheres my plasma cutter?

    Joined:
    17 Feb 2002
    Posts:
    1,947
    Likes Received:
    0
     
  13. lcdguy

    lcdguy Minimodder

    Joined:
    25 May 2004
    Posts:
    2,336
    Likes Received:
    19
    anyone know what FC3's support for Raedon 9800 Pros is like, i know it uber awesome with Nvidia cards but i don't have one anymore. :)
     
  14. simon w

    simon w What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    3 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    1,302
    Likes Received:
    0
    Limited by the looks of it :(
     
  15. Bruno_me

    Bruno_me Fake-ad‎min

    Joined:
    30 Mar 2003
    Posts:
    1,136
    Likes Received:
    1
    [​IMG]

    I got dual monitors working ;)
     
  16. dmcm01

    dmcm01 Banned

    Joined:
    15 Aug 2004
    Posts:
    444
    Likes Received:
    0
    it doesnt seem to support a TV as a second screen, so im not using it any more :(
    some other problems too...
    Oo_O is the buggyest version iv ever worked with too, the thing wont let me right click without freezing, and the dictionary is stuck as USA...
    color colored gray labor.....dammit!
     
  17. Lynx

    Lynx What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    24 Nov 2001
    Posts:
    864
    Likes Received:
    2
    You could try Abi word. Its a better word processor and gnumeric is a better spread sheet prog.
     
  18. dmcm01

    dmcm01 Banned

    Joined:
    15 Aug 2004
    Posts:
    444
    Likes Received:
    0
    I am using AbiWord with my windows, i might re-download it after Xmas and give it annother little go....maybe the ATI drivers will have cought up with me.
     
  19. equanimous

    equanimous What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    16 Dec 2004
    Posts:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    hey guys , i was not able to compile mplayer on my FC3 , config.log ends with some gtk-lib file needed . i installed gtk+ n all stuff but still it didnt run.

    later i tried vlc but it needed some genome .so files ... cud anyone help me out?
     
  20. lcdguy

    lcdguy Minimodder

    Joined:
    25 May 2004
    Posts:
    2,336
    Likes Received:
    19
    ok i am not to familiar with FC3 but i have run into that problem before, it's real annoying. BTW are trying to compile it with or without a gui. As i believe GTK is only required if a gui is wanted otherwise don't think you really need. Sounds like you should maybe and see if there is a RPM built for either a version of redhat 9 or a version of FC. i hope this helps. Personally, for compiling i prefer mandrake as it always installs everything.
     
Tags:

Share This Page