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Re: [Alug] needing advice
by MJ Ray 28 Jul '00

28 Jul '00

"scott taylor" <suffolkchess(a)clara.co.uk> writes: > a friend i now have a 56.6 internal modem that doesn't work with linux. Just to second the advice about external modems (with the ultimate disconnect feature in the form of a power cycle!) and to mention www.microlanduk.com as OK people to buy from, but I'd order over the phone this week if I were you. (Apparently they're a bit uncertain about the order processing machine, but they *think* it's fine.) > P.S. Does anyone know of any Linux groups in Bury St Edmunds or local as = > I don > drive and though I am not an expert i would like to learn more. I would think that someone would pass through there on the way to an ALUG meeting, so appeal nearer the time (third Sunday of each month), or if you can find us a venue, ALUG could come calling on you ;-) Alternatively, there is a Cambridge LUG, but their subscriber to this list just started bouncing mail :/

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needing advice
by scott taylor 27 Jul '00

27 Jul '00

Everyone Has anyone got any advice on modems for Linux, I did have a 28.8 modem which worked fine with my Windows95/Linux dual boot after exchanging with a friend i now have a 56.6 internal modem that doesn't work with linux. Are there any good sites on the net I could buy from I'm not too worried about the speed I just want it to work! On another subject any advice on setting up a web server or maybe a network since I have just bought a laptop with windows98 AMD K6 475 and would like to work it with my Cyrix Computer 300 processor which is at the moment running Red Hat 6.0. What are the options with this and is there one better than another and cost wise will I need anything extra as I don't have network cards or anything like that. Regards Scott P.S. Does anyone know of any Linux groups in Bury St Edmunds or local as I don drive and though I am not an expert i would like to learn more.

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USB and Linux
by Chris Glover 27 Jul '00

27 Jul '00

Hi, I've got a AMD K6-III using an VIA Apollo chipset. I'm running kernel 2.4.0-test1. I'm trying to make my USB devices work. I've created /dev/usb/lp0 and /dev/usb/scanner Reading through the output of dmesg, it correctly reports finding my Agfa 1212U scanner and my Epson Photo 750 printer, But when I try printing or scanning, bugger all happens. When scanning I get a USB Bulk mgs timeout error. Any ideas??? Thanks Chris Chris *************************************************************************** E Mail Chris(a)glovercc.clara.co,uk WWW http://www.glovercc.clara.co.uk ICQ 18054759 Someday, we'll look back on this, laugh nervously and change the subject. -Anon

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Re: [Alug] Handspring vs Palm
by MJ Ray 25 Jul '00

25 Jul '00

The Sony PalmOS device is very recent, possibly not even on sale yet. It uses another incompatible add-on format, the expansion stick. If I find the details as I clean my in-tray tomorrow, unlikely as it is, I'll send them to the list. PS -- please trim quoted text!

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2ND ANNOUNCE: ALUG, UEA, Tomorrow 1400!
by MJ Ray 25 Jul '00

25 Jul '00

Anglian Linux Users Group proudly present "ALUG The Underpromoted" Union House, UEA, Norwich 1400, Sunday 23 July Well, in the absence of the hoped speaker, this has degenerated into a meeting which will include: Network games xblast - 8-player multi-system bomberman-style lxdoom - the classic probably quake variants, if we get them working again probably some spiffy 3d stuff too and some SDL-based games, if we find some worth playing Games will either be on a local file server, or not need installing on client machines <g> ALUG website and email hosting where shall we put it? who will help? when do we move it? Next two meetings: Deadlines for confirming outside speakers so we don't end up in this state again. Appointing organisers? Directions should be on the website from past meetings at UEA, as this is in the same place. We have an 8-port hub available, but we are short of network cards and patch leads, so please bring them along with your machines and power cables. Discussion of any of the above points are welcomed on the mailing list alug(a)stu.uea.ac.uk

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Re: [Alug] Handspring vs Palm
by MJ Ray 25 Jul '00

25 Jul '00

Well, the main thing to remember is that the Palm, Handspring and the newer Sony clones all use different add-on formats, although adapters for some connectors are now becoming available (according to Palm Tipsheets). Pick the one that has the right add-ons that you think you might want. On the Linux end, I have coldsync working well with a serial cradle. I don't know if USB works as well, as I don't have that. ;-)

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Is there a meeting tomorrow at the UEA?
by John Woodard 22 Jul '00

22 Jul '00

If so what time? Cheers, BJ

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Re: [Alug] Have we got a definite date for the next meeting yet?
by MJ Ray 19 Jul '00

19 Jul '00

Yes, it's Sunday 23rd July. Suggestions for what to do welcomed. I'd suggest that we try network games, as there's not going to be much life on campus to impress with wonderful science. If we do go for that, can people suggest good network games, so we can install them and then not worry about an external network? I'll start off by suggesting Dumb, the doom engine with the sanest net play. (Search freshmeat for it.)

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Have we got a definite date for the next meeting yet?
by John Woodard 12 Jul '00

12 Jul '00

As subject Cheers, BJ

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Linux can't see all my memory
by John Woodard 11 Jul '00

11 Jul '00

Linux only sees 64Mb of 384Mb. IIRC there is some command you can enter at the lilo prompt to correct this. Could someone please enlighten me. Cheers, BJ

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