questions

Forum: Other Help Topics
Topic: questions
started by: Rizzler

Posted by Rizzler on Feb. 19 2006,15:33

hey i got a couple of questions.

im new to the linux thingy so bare with me :P

1: how do i install DSL? when i boot it from the CD it just boots, dont install or anyting, then when i reboot it need the CD to boot once again.

2: how cna i remotly acces my DSL computer from a windows computer ?

Posted by larkl on Feb. 19 2006,18:49

You could right click on the screen and choose on eof the installation options after you've booted up. You might try looking at the WIKI or doing a search on hard-drive installation. As far as access, it depends on what you want to do. You might want to look at ssh or telnet or samba depending on what you're lookig for.

Posted by Rizzler on Feb. 19 2006,21:35

Quote (larkl @ Feb. 19 2006,13:49)

i want do use ssh to acces it. as i understand i need to enable it ? or is it already on when it's booted up ?

Posted by mikshaw on Feb. 19 2006,22:13

You can run sshd by using the "ssh" boot option, or by starting it from the fluxbox/jwm menu, or by using the command "sudo /etc/init.d/ssh start"

Posted by Rizzler on Feb. 19 2006,22:31

ahh ok thanks!

and now when i try to made HDD & HDD2 i use cfdisk /dev/hdd and i get and error saying *FATAL ERROR: Cannot ope disk drive* why ? the HDD is connected and working,

Posted by mikshaw on Feb. 19 2006,23:27

Are you sure the harddrive is /dev/hdd? That would usually show that you have four harddrives connected to your machine. The first harddrive is /dev/hda

Posted by Rizzler on Feb. 19 2006,23:43

the hdd is a 2gb one and i just booted up the DSL, went to bash like the wiki said. wrote cfdisk dev/hdd to make a pration like the wiki said and got that error.do i need to do someting else before trying to make a partion on the hdd ?

Posted by mikshaw on Feb. 20 2006,00:16

I think you misunderstand...or maybe i'm misunderstanding you.
"hdd" is not short for "hard disk"..."hd" is short for "hard disk", and the second "d" signifies that it is the fourth disk in a sequence of disks...hda, hdb, hdc, and hdd. So using the command "cfdisk /dev/hdd" will not work unless you are trying to cfdisk the fourth disk (which doesn't exist in most standard computers, so sometimes hdd is instead used for a cd or dvd drive). Your command most likely should be "cfdisk /dev/hda" or "cfdisk /dev/hdb"...or it could be "cfdisk /dev/sda" if you're working with a usb drive.

Posted by Rizzler on Feb. 20 2006,00:44

EDIT

1: also. how can i get SSH to autostart when the computer boots up ?

2: how do i set a name for the computer ? (i have a dhcp but i dont get onto the net with my dsl comp <.<)

3: where do i configure it's ip etc so it can connect to the net. EDIT: it's saying no supported network cards can be found. still there is 1 and it's old but working. and the others is brand new and working. how do i get DSL do find it ?

4: i cant mount my Floppy. when i try to run Mount.app nothing happens :/

Posted by Rizzler on Feb. 20 2006,18:32

anyone know ? :/

Posted by newOldUser on Feb. 21 2006,16:54

Try doing a couple forum searches and/or take a look at the < DSL wiki page > for 'cheat code' and I think you may find some answers.

-Good luck

Posted by Rizzler on Feb. 21 2006,17:44

Quote (newOldUser @ Feb. 21 2006,11:54)

Try doing a couple forum searches and/or take a look at the < DSL wiki page > for 'cheat code' and I think you may find some answers.

-Good luck

I searched the wiki for my network card problem and them forum and came up with nill to solve the problem. that's why i posted here :< i tryed to run 2.1b like some topics say i should but that wont work either.

maybe you can direct me towards someting ?

Posted by bigjay517 on Feb. 21 2006,20:46

Posted by Rizzler on Feb. 21 2006,21:59

Quote (bigjay517 @ Feb. 21 2006,15:46)

Is there a way you can get windows drivers for your Network Card? If so you can use the ndiswrapper (I think thats it). I am just starting out with Linux but I know you use that when there are no compatible Linux drivers. Google it or search the fourm for info on how to set it up.

nopp. i byed the comp of my old school and googled for drivers to the card and there is nonto be found on google or the manufacturers site :/

i googled for drivers already and nopp

Posted by cbagger01 on Feb. 22 2006,17:08

Here is a good place to look for ndiswrapper information, including where to get the Windows driver files:

< http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/mediawiki/index.php/List >