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[16:17]<ggjup>wassim: previously wrote-> "when i tried to reconfigure it (dpkg-reconfigure xfree86-common), it shows me an error message" -- but AFAIK, the command should be either 'dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86' or ' ... xserver-xorg' depending upon which you are running
[16:17]<dzrygf_2gzrzdyry>I'm looking to interact and datalog from an external serial device. I initially thought expect but it doesn't seem to be well suited for data gathering. Any recommendations?
[16:17]<rueu>cast, thnx, let me try this :)
[16:18]<rrsv>guzu: sorry, that's /lib/modules/2...etc..
[16:18]<rueu>cast, ok
[16:18]<rueu>cast, for some reasons, it only happens after warm reboot ...
[16:19]<wryvyrr>it is even more hot outside than inside :)
[16:19]<wryvyrr>also, a thunderstorm grows in
[16:19]<chjmrll>pffft
[16:19]<chjmrll>waterproof your laptop
[16:21]<vav>Hi, I am running Trustix, which I think is a debian-based distro. (Sorry, I'm very n00b and have an opportunity to play with a box.) How can I find out what services run on and and where would one go to enable/disable them?
[16:22]<rjgyg>tcv: try #trustix?
[16:22]<vav>I issued a "/list #trus*" but no channel? Maybe I misstyped something...
[16:23]<vav>Yeah, I don't see a Trustix channel...
[16:23]<vav>I thought it might be standard debian stuff, but I dunno.
[16:28]<ery2>Guys, what is "udebs"?
[16:28]<scenwe>zaib: Microdebs, as mostly used in debian installer. IIRC.
[16:29]<ery2>skrewz: Microdebs?
[16:29]<ery2>I'm not familiar with those either.
[16:29]<scenwe>zaib: The 'u' being stand-in for the greek mu.
[16:29]<scenwe>Anyway. They are supposedly used in the installer.
[16:29]<ery2>Oh.
[16:30]<mnznc_>Hello
[16:31]<ery2>skrewz: They are supposedly used in the installer to achieve what?
[16:31]<ery2>Or for what purpose?
[16:32]<rguey|rpc>what is the best movie player in linux?
[16:32]<rueu>how do i find out the version of one installed package?
[16:32]<vav>Well, I found out about init.d. And I see how to start|stop|status a service, but I don't see how to find out what starts at boot.
[16:32]<scenwe>zaib: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udeb
[16:32]<ery2>gnuzi: I think that would be mplayer.
[16:32]<ery2>skrewz: Thank you!
[16:32]<rguey>using apt-version?
[16:33]<rguey>not vlc?
[16:35]<rguey>not vlc?
[16:36]<mnznc_>Hi
[16:36]<rguey>hi
[16:36]<mnznc_>want to install debian on a laptop, any suggestions?
[16:36]<2fjgmyn>suggestions for what?
[16:36]<rguey>check linux-on-laptop.org
[16:36]<scenwe>derek_: Find yourself a nice howto, that is written to your specific computer model.
[16:37]<mnznc_>on this: http://chanel.dip.jp/~derek/M2512AU/cpuzreport_original.html
[16:37]<mnznc_>skrewz: can't find one for this model
[16:37]<scenwe>derek_: What's the model?
[16:38]<mnznc_>Compaq Presario M2512AU
[16:38]<mnznc_>skrewz: look at the link for details on CPU, mainboard.
[16:39]<rguey>how much it costs in usd?
[16:39]<scenwe>derek_: No, that link's fine.
[16:40]<mnznc_>?
[16:40]<scenwe>derek_: There should be no complications on that hardware. The interesting part would be the graphics adapter and the screen resolution.
[16:40]<mnznc_>"interesting part" :) ..you mean one with which I may encounter troubles while installing? ;)
[16:41]<scenwe>derek_: So the next suggestion is, that you backup your data, and install Windows over again, but only giving it half the harddisk space. Then install Debian on that second half.
[16:42]<zzmzypvnz>Good morning. Got a permissions mystery on my hands this morning.
[16:42]<scenwe>Yeah, that's what I meant. Widescreen sucks -- both because it's a pain to use, and a pain to set up.
[16:42]<mnznc_>mine isn't widescreen
[16:42]<mnznc_>and I dislike widescreen for work too >.<
[16:42]<scenwe>The graphics adapter is a what?
[16:42]<rguey>mine is widescreen...and it is GREAT
[16:43]<rguey>it doesnt suck
[16:43]<mnznc_>it is great for watching movies, that's all
[16:43]<rguey>i code...
[16:43]<scenwe>gnuzi: Obviously a subjective question. :)
[16:43]<rguey>i can write wider LINES... :D
[16:43]<scenwe>Yes, but I can have more of them on my screen. ;)
[16:44]<rguey>wsxga?
[16:44]<mnznc_>you can on any display. but on a widescreen you view less lines at a time.. and usually the lines of code aren't too long
[16:44]<scenwe>gnuzi: Huh?
[16:44]<rguey>uwsxga
[16:44]<wryvyrr>wind comes
[16:44]<vav>Does anyone here know about "chkconfig?" It seems to do what I am asking -- give me a list of services that will start up, and allow me to modify that for runlevels I specify. Am I right?
[16:44]<wryvyrr>i go inside again ^^
[16:44]<rguey>what is the best movie player in linux?
[16:45]<mnznc_>mplayer
[16:45]<rguey>its better than vlc?
[16:45]<scenwe>gnuzi: Well, if it's my resolution you're inquiring to, it's 1600*1200.
[16:45]<mnznc_>I can't say
[16:45]<rguey>ok...thats nice...
[16:45]<mnznc_>vlc is good too
[16:45]<rguey>:(...now i have to compile vlc for my distro...
[16:46]<rguey>pain
[16:46]<mnznc_>apt-get install
[16:46]<rguey>i dont use debian...i moved to core...
[16:46]<scenwe>gnuzi: Assuming you're using Debian, they provide some apt repository?
[16:46]<mnznc_>fedora?
[16:46]<rguey>=)
[16:46]<rueu>cast, unfortunately, i have no idea wich is the module wich is trying to load the md driver :(
[16:46]<rguey>no... http://coredistro.sf.net ... a dead distro
[16:47]<mnznc_>I heard the latest ubuntu would be better to install on a laptop has it has a wider range of drivers shipped
[16:47]<rguey>yeah i installed it on someones laptop...
[16:47]<mnznc_>as* it has..
[16:47]<rguey>there was no probs at all
[16:47]<rguey>iirc
[16:48]<mnznc_>so how much MB is the minimum install of Debian?
[16:49]<scenwe>derek_: I typically wind up at <300MiB, for an X-less install.
[16:50]<mnznc_>skrewz: kool. You do net-install? or you download an ISO of <300MB?
[16:50]<scenwe>derek_: That's netinst... Always...
[16:51]<mnznc_>I need an ISO
[16:51]<dfjscjv>Can anyone explain me why dh_make puts "cpptkBROKEN" for Depends: value and adds "Package: cpptkBROKEN" into control file: http://rafb.net/paste/results/ko1OTL35.html
[16:51]<mnznc_>because I can't be connected to the internet without "dialing-in"
[16:52]<mnznc_>So is an ISO of minimal installation available for download?
[16:54]<scenwe>derek_: Yeah, the netinst image contains the ``base system'', which I am not aware of whether contains the ppp tools.

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