Re: Debian Linux xserver configuration
 

No Problem ;-)

Feel free to look me up when you're ready to give it another go.

Re: Debian Linux xserver configuration
 

I tried installing debian again and this time I've managed to configure my x server but now I am having problem with the sound when I start it gives the message could not initialize dsp... I have a AC97 on board soundcard and since it got detected automaticaly in RedHat I tried installing sndconfig but even that is'nt detecting my sound card. I tried searching for a driver but couldnt find one... and also how do I start in the command mode....I've tried changing the runlevel to all the runlevels possible but but keeps on booting in the graphical environment

Re: Debian Linux xserver configuration
 

That always brings them back to try again.....it's a slap to the face. I just hate seeing people quit, the human mind is intellegent and not quite understood, and people should not be underestimated. Im a psychologist major, I could not help but apply reverse psych in here.

Now, you decided not to be a quitter, good! It will be worth it in the long run........and with that said I'm going to rest.

*edit I approve your post for not quitting


cheers ,mate

Re: Debian Linux xserver configuration
 

That's just it - DON'T slap anyone in the face, regardless of what outcome you *HOPE* to achieve by doing it. It's not only rude, but when people see that, they don't WANT to come back.

Re: Debian Linux xserver configuration
 

freeman - try (as root) chmod 755 /dev/dsp

If you want to start Debian in commandline mode, remove gdm (Gnome Display Manager) or prevent it from starting up by removing it's +x attribute.

When you installed Debian, did it skip the part about detecting and (possibly) installing the sound module? If you don't remember, that's fine. Another thing to do is to examine the dmesg output and search for ac97:

 user@host$ dmesg > ~/dmesg_today.txt

 user@host$ cat ~/dmesg_today.txt | grep ac97

Paste me the output (if any) from that so I can see what's going on at boottime.

Re: Debian Linux xserver configuration
 

Look, I think your taking this personally now,(maybe because of my comments made on SyS admins,where I quoted you in another thread)
I don't know & quite frankly I could careless.
You can contact me via PM if you would like ;)
I just fill this tension building within you......you know!
The last thing I want to start is a agrument,mate!



Cheers

Re: Debian Linux xserver configuration
 

I'm not taking anything personally, and there's no tension building within me. I'm not starting an arguement, either. What I *am* doing is letting you know that the way you spoke to freeman2381 was uncalled for and unprofessional. That's it.

Re: Debian Linux xserver configuration
 

I did exactly as you said the chmod thing didnt work but I did hear a beep sound when I was tweeking around I was over joyed for a second but too bad it did'nt last long anyway I have the result of the dmesg below and thanks I learnt something new(dmesg):)

 

 Intel 810 + AC97 Audio, version 0.17, 11:53:11 Apr 20 2002 

PCI: Increasing  latency timer of device 00:fd to 64 

i810: Intel ICH2 found at IO 0xe000 and 0xdc00, IRQ 12 

ac97_codec: AC97 Audio codec, vendor id1: 0x414c, id2: 0x4710 (Unknown) 

i810_audio: Found 1 audio device(s)

Re: Debian Linux xserver configuration
 

Please keep this thread on track by helping freeman and others - I'm sure those with help would appreciate not having to sift through bickering to find an answer to their questions. Rants can be made in the Geek's Lounge or via PM. Thanks :)

Re: Debian Linux xserver configuration
 

Yes, ma'am :)