The PC Discussion Thread - Page 2

**Matra et Alpine** · #16 03-15-2006, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinspark

Maybe there is no ready linux module for that certain modem. In that case you would indeed have to choose between using Windows only or getting a new modem.

and a quick "plog" command on the console will tell us

twinspark · #17 03-15-2006, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine

and a quick "plog" command on the console will tell us

I didn't even know there was a command like that, probably because I've never connected directly to internet, always via ethernet.

BjD · #18 03-15-2006, 03:26 PM

Looks like it is supported, but not officially by the kernel. Installation instructions on that site look pretty straightforward. I've never used a USB ADSL modem so can't comment on how well it performs

drakkie · #19 03-17-2006, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BjD

Looks like it is supported, but not officially by the kernel. Installation instructions on that site look pretty straightforward. I've never used a USB ADSL modem so can't comment on how well it performs

thank you. they are indeed handy insructions. Now only one question left: what file should i download ? these names dont really ring a bell for me..

http://eciadsl.flashtux.org/download.php?lang=en

twinspark · #20 03-17-2006, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drakkie

thank you. they are indeed handy insructions. Now only one question left: what file should i download ? these names dont really ring a bell for me..

http://eciadsl.flashtux.org/download.php?lang=en

I'm not familiar with Knoppix but I'd go with the sources. You'll have to uncompress and compile it though.

drakkie · #21 03-17-2006, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinspark

I'm not familiar with Knoppix but I'd go with the sources. You'll have to uncompress and compile it though.

thanks

i will print that page and switch to knoppix mode tonight. ill get back to you guys

Lets hope i can finally chuck windows out,about time i guess

BjD · #22 03-17-2006, 10:51 AM

I've not messed around with Knoppix much beyond rescuing systems with bad drives. I assume you've installed it to the hard drive and aren't just running the LiveCD? Once installed to the hard drive its a Debian install so if you grab the .deb download and follow the Debian install instructions that should work. Besides, Im pretty sure Knoppix doesn't have a compiler as standard so you'd have to install that first if you wanted to compile it from source.

In fact, the drivers are in the Debian package tree, but you'd need the testing or unstable version to get the drivers for your modem. IIRC the /etc/apt/sources.list defines what tree you use. Then you can use apt-get to install the drivers, then follow the instructions on the above site to set them up. It may sound more complicated than the install instructions on that site, but since all (well most) programs are handled through the package manager it may be as well to get comfortable with it now.

Good Luck

EDIT: The Knoppix forums or LinuxQuestions may be a better place to ask further questions

matek · #23 03-17-2006, 12:54 PM

I forgot that Matra is a Comp engineer

So theres someone wholl definatly know whts wrong with these probs

drakkie · #24 03-30-2006, 11:14 AM

Hi, i have another VERY specific question. I have a .smil file that i want to convert to .mp3/.wma. opening in notepad gives very weird signs/letters/numbers. not readable at all. Many pages

Is there a way to convert it, or what ? I have both the playlist-kinda file and the actual presentation. This is the code in the playlist .smil file, i cant figure out any link to a .rm file or anything else

Code:

<html>
<head>
	<title>Mail-A-Friend</title>
	<link href="http://i.realone.com/mailafriend/style/mail.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
	<script>
		function getLink(){
			var fullUrl = document.location.href;
			var linkUrl = fullUrl.replace(/^.*[\&\?]link=/,"");
			linkUrl = linkUrl.replace(/\&.*$/,"");
			return unescape( linkUrl );
		}
	</script>
</head>
<body>
<center>
<br class="v5" />
<div id="header">
	<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="800">
		<tr>
			<th valign="middle" align="left">
				&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://home.real.com" target="newWind">Home</a>
				&nbsp;|&nbsp;
				<a href="http://www.real.com/realoneplayer.html?src=R1Guide" target="newWind">Download Player</a>
				&nbsp;|&nbsp;
				<a href="http://www.real.com/realoneplayer.html?src=R1Guide" target="newWind">Download Toolbar</a>
			</th>
			<td rowspan="2" width="101" align="left" valign="top"><img src="http://i.realone.com/mailafriend/images/logo_top-right.gif"></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td><br class="v4" /></td>
		</tr>
	</table>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div id="main">
	<table width="800">
		<tr>
			<td width="50%" align="right"><img src="http://i.realone.com/mailafriend/images/launch_logo.gif"></td>
			<td width="50%" align="left" class="heading">
				<script>
					document.write( "<a href=\"" + getLink() + "\" class=\"heading\">" );
				</script>Click to start RealPlayer</a>
				<br class="v10"/>
				and play your media.
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td colspan="2" align="center" class="subheading">
				<br class="v55"/>
				Don't have RealPlayer? <a href="http://www.real.com" class="subheading">Download now</a>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td colspan="2" align="center">
				<br class="v10"/>
				Once you install the RealPlayer, return to your <br /> 
				email to enjoy the media. View more exciting <br />
				content by visiting <a href="http://guide.real.com">http://guide.real.com</a>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td colspan="2" align="center" class="footer">
				<br class="v55"/>
				* The lateset RealPlayer is available for Windows 98SE, Windows NT4.0 <br />
				with Service Pack 6, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, or Windows XP, <br />
				along with Internet Explorer 5.0 or later or Netscape 6.2 or later.
			</td>

File is the Carl Cox gloval radio show on www.carlcox.com. You can find it on his website. Unfortunately its a flash website

so i cannot give a direct link.

thx for any help, sjoerd

pergarec · #25 03-30-2006, 11:37 AM

Can't help you. Sorry.

But I have to say that I am very pleased with my new Pentium and another stick of 512MB RAM.

It definitely speeds things up.

Zytek_Fan · #26 03-30-2006, 04:56 PM

Here is what I am getting:
Compaq SR1730Z with:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

Processor AMD Athlon 3700+ (2.2GHz / 1MB L2 cache)

Memory 1GB DDR-400MHz SDRAM (2x512)

Hard Drive 160GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive

Primary CD/DVD Drive 48x max. CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive (48x32x16x48x)

Secondary CD/DVD Drive 48x max. CD-ROM Drive

Front Productivity Ports: 9 in 1 Card Reader, 3 USB, + Front Audio Ports

Sound Card Integrated 5.1 Capable Sound w/ Front Audio ports

Keyboard and Mouse Compaq Keyboard & Scroller Mouse
I'll also be getting a Leadtek nVidia GeForce 7600GT, an ASPIRE X-Navigator ATXA9NW-BK/500 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with 500W Power Supply ($100), and I'll also be getting Elderscrolls IV Oblivion with the case and vid card

NuclearCrap · #27 03-30-2006, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

Here is what I am getting:
Compaq SR1730Z with:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

Processor AMD Athlon 3700+ (2.2GHz / 1MB L2 cache)

Memory 1GB DDR-400MHz SDRAM (2x512)

Hard Drive 160GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive

Primary CD/DVD Drive 48x max. CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive (48x32x16x48x)

Secondary CD/DVD Drive 48x max. CD-ROM Drive

Front Productivity Ports: 9 in 1 Card Reader, 3 USB, + Front Audio Ports

Sound Card Integrated 5.1 Capable Sound w/ Front Audio ports

Keyboard and Mouse Compaq Keyboard & Scroller Mouse
I'll also be getting a Leadtek nVidia GeForce 7600GT, an ASPIRE X-Navigator ATXA9NW-BK/500 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with 500W Power Supply ($100), and I'll also be getting Elderscrolls IV Oblivion with the case and vid card

Bet you're gonna say something else next time, as usual.

Zytek_Fan · #28 03-30-2006, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NuclearCrap

Bet you're gonna say something else next time, as usual.

No, cuz I am ordering my new comp during my spring break

The reason i kept changing is the prices were going down, so I was able to add more or better things.

NuclearCrap · #29 03-31-2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

No, cuz I am ordering my new comp during my spring break

The reason i kept changing is the prices were going down, so I was able to add more or better things.

The price will probably go down even more right before you start ordering, it's a PC ya know.

BTW I don't trust anything too new, but I think being 6600's successor, 7600 is pretty good, at least it doesn't have things too new like the 24 pipelines on the 7800 and 7900.

Still love 6800 cores, I decided to stay with it until a top-of-the-line 8-series comes out.

Zytek_Fan · #30 03-31-2006, 04:11 PM

The 7600GT shares the same chipset as the 7800GT and 7800GTX

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