Linux Software Problem

minoukat · 08-23-01, 07:31 PM

I just downloaded and installed Corel Linux 2nd Edition, and I can't install anything on it ! I want to install wine, but it doesn't work, same thing for Corel PhotoHouse (something like that) for linux.

What can I do ?

bergie007 · 08-26-01, 04:59 AM

I had the same problem with Corel Linux V1. The only thing that worked for me was to remove the whole installation and re-install. Yes, it's a hassle but I think sometimes the Corel Installer doesn't install everything first time 100%. If that doesn't fix it, try to get a new install CD. That could also be your problem. Else download Slakware or RedHat. Niether have given me any problems with any Linu apps. Gimme a shout if you don't come right on any of the above..

David · 08-27-01, 07:42 AM

your best bet is to buy a distro - the best are SuSE, Mandrake, Debian and Red Hat. Mandrake is the best for newbies

ken257 · 08-27-01, 11:49 AM

Corel is a good first step for somebody who has never had any experiance at all with Linux but it is no more then a stepping stone. It is to incomplete and inflexable once you start to learn your way around. Sometimes the high level of hand holding just gets in the way.

One thing you can do is a custom install of Corel linux that way you can select all of the packages. One of the problems with Corel is that the default install does not include many of the libraries that are needed to install/compile other apps.

I recomend either SuSE or Mandrake if Corel ends up being to limited for your use.

minoukat · 08-28-01, 07:28 PM

Well, thanks for the help ! I installed Linux-Mandrake (format, install), worked for some time, then the mouse froze and couldn't get it to work again ! So I'll just reinstall Linux some other time.

Thanks again !

ken257 · 08-28-01, 07:46 PM

Mandrake can do this on occasion. Did you play around with the mouse settings? This is usually when this problem occurs. What I recomend doing is make a backup of the configuration file for the Xserver before you play with these settings. If your mouse gets locked you can always restore the old file from the command prompt.

The other solution use SuSE, it has never given me a mouse problem and after installing the mouse wheel works in all apps as well, even lets me change weapons in q3a/unreal

David · 08-29-01, 07:28 AM

I know in q3 there can be sticky mouse probs.

I think you should try another, bog standard, PS/2 mouse. It may be the mouse playing up.

PS SuSE is well better than Corel.

08-23-01, 07:31 PM	Thread Starter #1
minoukat Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario	Linux Software Problem I just downloaded and installed Corel Linux 2nd Edition, and I can't install anything on it ! I want to install wine, but it doesn't work, same thing for Corel PhotoHouse (something like that) for linux. What can I do ? __________________ The only thing you should expect is the unexpected.
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08-26-01, 04:59 AM	#2
bergie007 Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Nelspruit, RSA	I had the same problem with Corel Linux V1. The only thing that worked for me was to remove the whole installation and re-install. Yes, it's a hassle but I think sometimes the Corel Installer doesn't install everything first time 100%. If that doesn't fix it, try to get a new install CD. That could also be your problem. Else download Slakware or RedHat. Niether have given me any problems with any Linu apps. Gimme a shout if you don't come right on any of the above..
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08-27-01, 07:42 AM	#3
David Forums Super Moderator Overclockers.com Lead Editor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hiding from Americans and making pretty colours in a drybox in St Andrews	your best bet is to buy a distro - the best are SuSE, Mandrake, Debian and Red Hat. Mandrake is the best for newbies __________________ David J. Nelson MChem(Edin) PhD(Strath) AMRSC [Academia Profile] OC Forums Super Moderator // Overclockers.com Editor The Workhorse: [Lenovo W510] Intel Core i7-720QM / 8 GB DDR3 / nVidia Quadro FX880M / Crucial M4 256 GB SSD / Windows 7 The HTPC/Server: AMD Phenom X4 9650 / 6 GB DDR2 / nVidia 8300 / 5 TB of HDDs / Antec Solo II Case / Windows 7 The Gaming Rig: AMD Llano A6-3650 / 4 GB DDR3 / nVidia GTX260 / 2x 500 GB HDD in RAID0 / Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Case / Windows 7 The Benchmarking Setup: Various LGA775 chips / Asus Rampage Formula / 2 GB OCZ 1066 MHz DDR2 / nVidia Quadro NVS 285 / 320 GB HDD / Windows 7 My research fellowship is eating all my time, so I may be slow to reply to emails and private messages.
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08-27-01, 11:49 AM	#4
ken257 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000	Corel is a good first step for somebody who has never had any experiance at all with Linux but it is no more then a stepping stone. It is to incomplete and inflexable once you start to learn your way around. Sometimes the high level of hand holding just gets in the way. One thing you can do is a custom install of Corel linux that way you can select all of the packages. One of the problems with Corel is that the default install does not include many of the libraries that are needed to install/compile other apps. I recomend either SuSE or Mandrake if Corel ends up being to limited for your use. __________________ Overclocking rule #1 If it ain't broke.....fix it!
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08-28-01, 07:28 PM	Thread Starter #5
minoukat Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario	Well, thanks for the help ! I installed Linux-Mandrake (format, install), worked for some time, then the mouse froze and couldn't get it to work again ! So I'll just reinstall Linux some other time. Thanks again ! __________________ The only thing you should expect is the unexpected.
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08-28-01, 07:46 PM	#6
ken257 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000	Mandrake can do this on occasion. Did you play around with the mouse settings? This is usually when this problem occurs. What I recomend doing is make a backup of the configuration file for the Xserver before you play with these settings. If your mouse gets locked you can always restore the old file from the command prompt. The other solution use SuSE, it has never given me a mouse problem and after installing the mouse wheel works in all apps as well, even lets me change weapons in q3a/unreal __________________ Overclocking rule #1 If it ain't broke.....fix it!
	QUOTE Thanks

08-29-01, 07:28 AM	#7
David Forums Super Moderator Overclockers.com Lead Editor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hiding from Americans and making pretty colours in a drybox in St Andrews	I know in q3 there can be sticky mouse probs. I think you should try another, bog standard, PS/2 mouse. It may be the mouse playing up. PS SuSE is well better than Corel. __________________ David J. Nelson MChem(Edin) PhD(Strath) AMRSC [Academia Profile] OC Forums Super Moderator // Overclockers.com Editor The Workhorse: [Lenovo W510] Intel Core i7-720QM / 8 GB DDR3 / nVidia Quadro FX880M / Crucial M4 256 GB SSD / Windows 7 The HTPC/Server: AMD Phenom X4 9650 / 6 GB DDR2 / nVidia 8300 / 5 TB of HDDs / Antec Solo II Case / Windows 7 The Gaming Rig: AMD Llano A6-3650 / 4 GB DDR3 / nVidia GTX260 / 2x 500 GB HDD in RAID0 / Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Case / Windows 7 The Benchmarking Setup: Various LGA775 chips / Asus Rampage Formula / 2 GB OCZ 1066 MHz DDR2 / nVidia Quadro NVS 285 / 320 GB HDD / Windows 7 My research fellowship is eating all my time, so I may be slow to reply to emails and private messages.
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