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Re: [Alug] Instaling linux alongside windows
by MJ Ray 02 Nov '01

02 Nov '01

The Unnamed Interloper wrote: > windows for some reason of its own has installed a nice big block of data > right near the end of the drive. the defr ag program that comes with > windows 95, refuses to move this data. This means that fips will not > allow me to create a large enough partition to install a linux distro. As John quoted from the FAQ, this is more likely than not a system file. ISTR that some Windowses used a large hidden file at the end of the partition for swap. You'll need to unhide this, but that probably means you should switch of swap during the defrag. Don't ask me how, as I've forgotten that. Furthermore, note that this list is now main(a)lists.alug.org.uk, as the next time I log into rabbit will be to deactivate the forwarding from stu.uea.ac.uk and destroy the old mailing list. -- MJR Do you need advice about the Internet or particular net services? Why not talk to my employers? See http://www.luminas.co.uk/ for details.

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Re: [Alug] Wine and Lotus Notes...
by MJ Ray 02 Nov '01

02 Nov '01

Simon wrote: > Any of you guys had experience of Wine (not the drinking kind) [...] I've only used it a few times (I don't need many Windows apps) and the only problem I found was it not having all serial port functions (I was trying to flash up the modem). MJR -- MJR

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Wine and Lotus Notes...
by Simon Parkes 02 Nov '01

02 Nov '01

Any of you guys had experience of Wine (not the drinking kind).. I've heard a few horror stories about it and have just tried it on RH 7.0.. Worked first time... So it's time for Linux on the laptop as well... Simon (nearly totally linux)

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Instaling linux alongside windows
by dahilt＠essex.ac.uk 02 Nov '01

02 Nov '01

I have wanted to try out linux for a while however i have been having problems in creating the second partition needed. I only have a 1.5GB hard drive on my 486 (8 years old and still going!!), and windows for some reason of its own has installed a nice big block of data right near the end of the drive. the defrag program that comes with windows 95, refuses to move this data. This means that fips will not allow me to create a large enough partition to install a linux distro. (note i have tried restarting and defraging as well as trying it in safe mode, to no effect.) Does anyone know of a free program that will either allow me to defrag the hard drive properly, or create the partitions nessesary without destroying data (e.g. a free version of something similar to partition magic). Thanks in advance for any help you can give :o)

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Re: [Alug] Sundays meeting - who wanted a lift from Norwich?
by MJ Ray 02 Nov '01

02 Nov '01

Syd Hancock wrote: > Hoping to be there although I should really be doing other things. Likewise. > [...] Or, to rephrase it, does anyone want a lift from Norwich > or anywhere nearby (on the southern side of the town at least)? Similarly, I'm able to offer some lifts from King's Lynn and probably Swaffham or Newmarket rail station. Please email me off-list to arrange... -- MJR

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Anitvirus...
by Simon Parkes 02 Nov '01

02 Nov '01

Hi list.... Can anyone recommend an Antivirus solution for Linux, running Sendmail ? Simon

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Sundays meeting - who wanted a lift from Norwich?
by Syd Hancock 02 Nov '01

02 Nov '01

Hoping to be there although I should really be doing other things. I seem to remember that someone was asking for a lift from Norwich or somewhere nearby? Or, to rephrase it, does anyone want a lift from Norwich or anywhere nearby (on the southern side of the town at least)? Syd

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Re: [Alug] Sundays meeting
by MJ Ray 02 Nov '01

02 Nov '01

OK, so that's who isn't coming. Who else is coming? Hopefully, details as far as they're known are on http://www.alug.org.uk/ now, but more will be added tonight if you tell me, please. -- MJR

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Meeting 4 Nov...
by Simon.Parkes＠worldspan.com 02 Nov '01

02 Nov '01

OK for the gates there will be a swat team available to help get equipment over, or you can drive up and they will open automatically, whichever is your preference !!!! Directions....

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Meeting on 4th Nov- agenda?
by Ricardo Campos 01 Nov '01

01 Nov '01

What's the agenda? the http://www.anglian.lug.org.uk/ site always times out on me. Although I got MDK 8.0 up and running, I'd like to install Deb 2.2r3 (I have the disks). Unfortunately, I tried to install 2 times already- both failed for different reasons. It would be great if someone could lend a hand there. I have a 4 port hub I can bring- I really can't get away with taking the other hubs (all 40 ports worth) away from work as they're mucho £££££- specially as they're being installed on the monday. I should be able to bring a crossover cable and some other cat 5 cables, but it would be helpful if people brought their own too. Ricardo "There are several codes, and I know several of them." -Mr. Precise. http://www.rscampos.net -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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