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I'm using LINUX (redhat Linux advance server 3) & W2K.
The installation is completed successfully, but many applications in Linux do not work.
i.e: the xmms could not play MP3, many of applications could not found in the program list (i'm sure i checked all when i installed Linux).
It prompted errors of licenses conflict!
Do I need any patch? And how?
I want to have my windows' partitions auto-mounted when i login Linux, what should i do?
Is there any application to run Windows aappn Linux and vice versa?
I'm new to Linux, hoping your replies are clear enough for a newbie!
Thanks.

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A short practical checklist to diagnose and fix the issues described for a Red Hat Advanced Server 3 / Windows 2000 dual‑boot setup, with concrete commands and cautious notes that build on and .

Start by getting exact failure output. Run the failing GUI app from a console so you see error messages and missing‑library names. Common commands to inspect installed packages and find binaries:

rpm -qa | grep -i xmms
which xmms
rpm -ql <packagename>

For audio codecs and other binary plugins: ensure any third‑party RPM matches the exact RHAS 3 build and CPU architecture. Before installing, inspect an RPM for required dependencies and do a test install to reveal conflicts:

rpm -qp --requires package.rpm
rpm -Uvh --test package.rpm

If the package manager reports "conflicts" or dependency problems, capture the exact package names. Do not use --force or --nodeps unless you understand the risk; removing or replacing core packages can break the system.

If applications are installed but missing from menus, check for their binaries and .desktop files. Look in /usr/bin, /usr/local/bin, and /usr/share/applications. A quick search for an executable is:

whereis programname

To auto‑mount Windows partitions at login, first identify filesystems with fdisk -l or blkid. Use an /etc/fstab entry appropriate to the filesystem (FAT/VFAT is straightforward; NTFS on older kernels may be read‑only—avoid writing until a safe NTFS driver is confirmed). Example fstab line for a FAT32 partition:

/dev/hda1  /mnt/windows  vfat  defaults,umask=000  0 0

For running Windows applications, Wine is the usual choice for many apps; for full compatibility use a VM (VMware or similar). For sharing files between OSes use Samba or a shared partition.

If exact error strings, package names, or the partition filesystem are known, those details are necessary for precise, safe commands and package suggestions.

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try downloading xmms or a better media player.
in your second question do you want to dual boot windows and linux in that case download osl2000 bootmanager or acronis os selector.

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Due to patent/license issues, RH does not include mp3 support for its shipped version of xmms. You can add mp3 support by finding and downloading the xmms-mp3 plugin package appropriate for your version of RH. I don't have a link to the package right now, but you should be able to find it with a Google search.

In terms of this:

"It prompted errors of licenses conflict!!"

What were the exact errors?

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