kamicota Posted September 1, 2005 Author Posted September 1, 2005 Righty Ho BrunoI realized what I suggested after I had posted OOPSOnly thing with the Mepis Livecd is I don't get 1024x768 only 800x???\\\\Buit that sounds a good ideaCheerts for yearsColin Quote
Bruno Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Setting it to 1024x768 will be no problem after the install ;)But take a break first . . . relax . . . . chill out . . . . . and start freshB) Bruno Quote
kamicota Posted September 1, 2005 Author Posted September 1, 2005 Hey BrunoI am refreshed for some reason or other I am TRULY enjoying thisBu we will see when the mood takes me to break new ground with Meps or Knoppix Cheers for YearsColin Quote
jetman Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 hi colin .you haveing fun ?i like trying new distros the only sad thing is i can't find my pclos 9.1 cd i now run slackware mandriva and suse but that can change but i like to have one i can stay with BrJetmanp.s tell me where to get Bruno 3.3.1 sound like a good desktop ! do they have 3.4 Quote
ross549 Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Bruno.....The directory structure at nluug has changed. ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/distributions/texstar/pclinuxos/apt/ pclinuxos/2004 os updates texstar Quote
teacher Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 I was searching that yesterday for someone. Did you notice there is nothing there from the last month? Ibiblio, on the other hand, is current and up to date. Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 Julia & AdamNot one of the repositories in PCLOs PV81 Work so no wonder there were NO UpdradesSo it is repositories that I need and Moi has no idea how to do thatAnd JetmanGreat to see you are having fun too and just to let you know Bruno was refferring to KDE 3.3.1 and KDE 3.4 not a specific distro OK Guess I may be looking at Mepis Next Cheers for YearsColin Quote
Bruno Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Bruno.....The directory structure at nluug has changed. ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/distributions/texstar/pclinuxos/apt/ pclinuxos/2004 os updates texstar <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep Adam, forgot about that one, and since he did get a good few updates no alarm bells rang . . . . Thanks ! :thumbup:Okay Colin, when you are back online later today we will change that line in synaptics and get the updates ( including KDE 3.4 ) Bruno Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 Righty Ho BrunoSounds enticing Colin Quote
ross549 Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Colin,If you wish, we can make the change this morning, and be ready to do the tough stuff when Bruno gets back on later today. Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 Righty Ho AdamI'll be back in an hour or soHave taken the check marks of all the none existant repostoriesCheers for yearsColin Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 AdamI AM back OOPS a few too many distractions at coffeeBut will keep checking in to see if you are thereand Thank You Cheers for YearsColin Quote
Bruno Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 No need to uncheck them all Colin . . . the nluug can remain checked, only the address needs to change slightly Bruno Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 Righty Ho BrunoI will reboot into PCLOs NowThanksColin Quote
Bruno Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 So open Synaptics --> Settings --> Repositories . . . check the box of nluug and copy and paste me the address you find in the box that says "URI" Bruno Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/distributions/contrib/texstar/pclinuxos/apt/ There it is bruno Quote
Bruno Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Great . . now make that : ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/distributions/texstar/pclinuxos/apt/ It is almost the same only it misses "/contrib" ;)And then show me the third line ( sections ) Bruno Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 Third line = os updates texstar second l.ine =pclinuxos/2004Colin Quote
Bruno Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 GREAT !!All is fixed now . . . . press OK and the the "reload" button of the main window of Synaptics . . . . . . . and there you go . . . . I just posted new updates a minute ago for PClos . . . please read the warning at the end of that post http://forums.scotsnewsletter.com/index.ph...iew=getlastpost Bruno Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 OOPS BrunoI been waiting on page 2 and you were on page three and will look at the redflagsCheers for yearsColin Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 BrunoI'm OFF for the updates Fingers crossed Cheers for YearsColin Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 BrunoIf EVER I Needed PATIENCE it IS now as there are 647MB to download so it will be busy for 1 to 2 hours Cheers for YearsColin Quote
Bruno Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 LOL . . . . I knew it was a lot :DB) Bruno Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 Yep Bruno471 Packages to download and we are only on 114 So I guess depending on the download speed which is vatying from in the 10's kb/sec to 130's kb/sec we will just have to be happy with whenever it finishesCheers for yearsColin are'nt I Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 The saga ContinuesAfter most of the 471 packages downloaded we were directed for another 73 to downloadThis ia BECOMING a MARATHON So we ARE STILL at it 45 STILL to download and around 30mins + ??? to go Cheers for yearscolin BUT still Quote
Bruno Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Seems to me you should almost be there by now . . . . . . I hope you will see KDE 3.4 this time :PB) Bruno Quote
kamicota Posted September 2, 2005 Author Posted September 2, 2005 (edited) BrunoWhat beautiful timing The last 73 Packages ARE being installed nowSo we will KNOW soon enoughWhat have you heard about the linux + live DVD live dvd on the aurox baseColin :thumbsup:PS yes I know I need the commands for the recovery cd Edited September 2, 2005 by kamicota Quote
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