July 2006 - Grml - lists.mur.at

17 Aug '06

[redirected from gmane.linux.debian.user, because I now think that this might be a grml specific question] > > Upgraded from Debian stable into testing, I notice one most important > > feature missing from fluxbox -- the SloppyFocus mode. Ie, the mode of > > traditional X behaviour -- auto raise the window when the mouse stay > > on a window for a while. > > > > Anybody else misses the feature? what's the workaround? > > > > thank. > > > > PS my fluxbox: > > Installed: 0.9.14-1.2 > > Candidate: 0.9.14-1.2 > > Running Sid, same version of fluxbox, and I can get that behavior by > choosing Configuration > Focus Model > Auto Raise. As said in OP, I can't get auto raise works for fluxbox. Anybody can do that? This is what I tried: create a new user. In its home directory, there are no .x* .X* files, nor the .fluxbox directory. echo exec fluxbox > ~/.xsession then startx. Ie, in above X/fluxbox setting, everything is taken from system. However, having choosing Configuration > Focus Model > Auto Raise, I still can't get the auto raise feature. So I think that this issue is related to how grml configure X/fluxbox by default. Please help. I can't do without the auto raise feature. Thanks

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disable ipv6
by T 14 Aug '06

14 Aug '06

hi how can I disable ipv6 in grml2hd envrionment? thanks

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pre-configure X
by T 13 Aug '06

13 Aug '06

Hi Which cheet code can allow the Live-CD to pre-configure X after bootup? I want the step of "grml-x fluxbox" to be define in my boot code, so that I can "startx" as normal. thanks

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adduser and RPC Connection
by T 07 Aug '06

07 Aug '06

hi whenever I add a user in grml, I get the following error: rpcinfo: can't contact portmapper: RPC: Remote system error - Connection refused rpcinfo: can't contact portmapper: RPC: Remote system error - Connection refused rpcinfo: can't contact portmapper: RPC: Remote system error - Connection refused rpcinfo: can't contact portmapper: RPC: Remote system error - Connection refused I've never see this before, and would like to know why adduser need to do some rpc calls/connections. thanks

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new develrelease: 0.7-6
by T 31 Jul '06

31 Jul '06

Hi just want a quick confirm. The new develrelease 0.7-6 is using xorg 7.0, isn't it? thanks

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Alsa can't find mixer /dev/PCM
by T 29 Jul '06

29 Jul '06

Hi when I started up XMMS with the alsa output plugin. I get: ** WARNING **: alsa_setup_mixer(): Failed to find mixer element: /dev/PCM How do I (re)create /dev/pcm? thanks

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new kernel to get new ati driver
by my 29 Jul '06

29 Jul '06

Dear M and Friends, One of the few weak spots in grml was the lack of ability to install the latest ati drivers as they came out. How safe is it to apt get the new grml kernel and fglrx driver, to wit, since I must have the ndiswrapper work, will module assistant be able to make sure that the ndiswrapper works with the new kernel, so I have the pleasure of being able to connect to the internet and plage you with ignorant questions? I would still love dearly to be able to install and run a custom kernel, as the boot up time here is still longer than it need be, and I suspect there might be some gains in speed to be had throughout. If I were to wait for grml 8, due out, I presume, soon, will the kernel recompile be straightforward, as in debian, and the modules all work without a hitch? Will there be a way to apt install all the grml patches? I know you need noobs like a case of diptheria, but I appreciate the help. Best, Martin

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Slow access to CD
by T 27 Jul '06

27 Jul '06

Hi My CD accessing speed is extremely slow. For "cdrdao read-cd", which normally takes 5~6min, takes 5 times as long: real 24m54.889s user 0m0.004s sys 0m0.016s For "vcdxrip", which normally takes same as "cdrdao read-cd", 5~6min, literely takes forever: #extract[avseq01.mpg]: 148720/354829 (42%) ^C real 83m17.571s user 0m0.000s sys 0m0.012s Everything has been fine in Debian Sarge. What could be wrong? PS. I've turned dma on for my CD: % hdparm -d1 /dev/hdc /dev/hdc: setting using_dma to 1 (on) using_dma = 1 (on) please help thanks

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Re: [Grml] grml or debian?
by Frank 25 Jul '06

25 Jul '06

Hi! >> So which software repository is actually used? I have a stock debian and >> added the GRML repo, to have a look what´s in there. I found 29 packages >> and wondering now, which part of debian you are using. Is this just >> added to make the "pure" debian unstable a bit more convenient and >> userfriendly? >> >>> It's not perfect; nothing is. It's more perfect than stock Debian >>> Sid, and way more up to date than Debian Stable. >>> >>> >> Is it possible to set up grml with "testing"? Thats what i have right >> now, but i dont like the debian installer, and i dont want to download >> all the KDE-libs when choosing "desktop-install" and so on (when doin a >> new install on another machine). You know the hassles of the Installer :-) >> > You can use grml with all debian flavors. > But sid is mostly used. > Its just a "special" sid installation with some extra packages and extra > intelligence. > But this means, that there should be some packages that need to be downgraded, or am i wrong? You put packages from Sid on the CD and modify your sources list to "testing", right? And there are no problems? Really? :-) Debian upgrading is great and I love the APT-System - but downgrading (like e.g. with BSD´s Ports-system) isnt that cool. But ok, you are the ones who know. I think i will give it a try next time I have to set up a Debian machine. Greetings, Frank

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Boot from compact flash
by Markus Kutschan 24 Jul '06

24 Jul '06

Hi, I would like to boot grml_small from CF (via IDE-CF-adapter). According to the FAQ, this should be a piece of cake. I mkfs'ed the filesystem to ext2, put the iso image on the CF and had a go at it. However, all I get is the complaint "Missing Operating System". How can I fix that? BTW, the partition is marked as bootable. Regards, Markus

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