Which linux distro ? - Page 2

**k0NG0** · 03-08-2007, 05:56 AM

Well, for reference, if you want to try the MX1000 in openSUSE 10.2, just let me know for config tips.

It took FOREVER to get all 12 buttons working using the evdev driver. I mean, hours of trying out various configurations, mucking about with udev rewrites, having X not start, before being able to piece together what the hell was going on from a post in a Gentoo forum, a page on a SUSE Wiki, a couple of blogs and literally hours of consecutive cursing and fist shaking.

In the end, of course, the xorg.conf is lean and pretty, albeit quite different from the default setup. Getting there was about as joyful as a colonoscopy on a particularly clenched-up day.

Sorry for the slight thread-jacking, but I was terminally frustrated. Another hour and I would've spontaneously combusted.

swannema · 03-08-2007, 02:21 PM

Do you have the side movement working when you tilt the wheel. This is the only thing I couldn't get done.

**k0NG0** · 03-08-2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swannema

Do you have the side movement working when you tilt the wheel. This is the only thing I couldn't get done.

I had that working in Ubuntu 6.10, but haven't checked in SUSE since I don't really see the point right now, it's not a functionality I've found very useful. (I've disabled SmartScroll using lmctl also, dunno if that affects things w.r.t. side scrolling.)

The side scroll is detected as button clicks in xev, at least. If that's the case for you, you could map that to right and left key presses using xbindkeys.

***Ozzie*** · 04-07-2007, 08:39 PM

I've been trying to get a good copy of Suse, and the one's I've gotten have not been clean. The md5 is off and I have not been able to correct it yet.
Is there anywhere to get one other than at Suse?

***Ozzie*** · 04-07-2007, 08:51 PM

I found some North American mirrors - maybe that'll work better.

Mirrors Released Version - openSUSE

Cogar · 04-08-2007, 02:17 AM

Ozzie, for really large files, I typically recommend using a torrent. The smaller packets do not seem have the same issues that the huge files do. I used the official site (bottom of page linked below) and had no problems with the i386 DVD torrent.

Released Version - openSUSE

**k0NG0** · 04-08-2007, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cogar

Ozzie, for really large files, I typically recommend using a torrent. The smaller packets do not seem have the same issues that the huge files do. I used the official site (bottom of page linked below) and had no problems with the i386 DVD torrent.

Released Version - openSUSE

Ditto on that. Torrents work really well, and since the protocol's got built-in error checking, the file has a lower risk of being faulty than compared to unchecked protocols such as HTTP or FTP.

yamawho · 04-08-2007, 08:48 AM

A vote for torrents as well

pr0nzilla · 04-08-2007, 12:57 PM

Sabayon Linux

My first post, not allowed 2 post a link

p'zilla

PeterT · 04-08-2007, 07:34 PM

I am a Linux NOOB. Haven't even tried a distro in a very long time. Saw this thread and decided to try SimplyMepis32 on my old CUSL2.
The Install could not have been easier. It just worked. I like it.

Posting this from it now.
Thanks Yamawho!

yamawho · 04-08-2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

I am a Linux NOOB. Haven't even tried a distro in a very long time. Saw this thread and decided to try SimplyMepis32 on my old CUSL2.
The Install could not have been easier. It just worked. I like it.

Posting this from it now.
Thanks Yamawho!

Sir Skully · 04-08-2007, 09:32 PM

I like Ubuntu, haven't run it in awhile. But will get back to it after the dust settles down from my new mobo.

***Ozzie*** · 04-08-2007, 09:35 PM

I tried the live cd portion and it feels pretty good too - the one thing I'm having issue with is scrolling in the browser...very choppy. This is across a couple different distros and I'm wondering if it's the display drivers (or lack of).

Sir Skully · 04-08-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzie

I tried the live cd portion and it feels pretty good too - the one thing I'm having issue with is scrolling in the browser...very choppy. This is across a couple different distros and I'm wondering if it's the display drivers (or lack of).

I didn't have any problems, in fact it was rather fun to use.

yamawho · 04-08-2007, 09:48 PM

I have Mepis installed on two rigs, one with SIS onboard video and the other with FX5200. Both are very smooth and clean.
I had issues with Intel graphics 2, the text was blurry.

03-08-2007, 05:56 AM	#16
k0NG0 Remembering TQ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,630	Well, for reference, if you want to try the MX1000 in openSUSE 10.2, just let me know for config tips. It took FOREVER to get all 12 buttons working using the evdev driver. I mean, hours of trying out various configurations, mucking about with udev rewrites, having X not start, before being able to piece together what the hell was going on from a post in a Gentoo forum, a page on a SUSE Wiki, a couple of blogs and literally hours of consecutive cursing and fist shaking. In the end, of course, the xorg.conf is lean and pretty, albeit quite different from the default setup. Getting there was about as joyful as a colonoscopy on a particularly clenched-up day. Sorry for the slight thread-jacking, but I was terminally frustrated. Another hour and I would've spontaneously combusted. __________________ Use Firefox - "the one that blocks all the schmutz" Feeling multicore elation? Remember this correlation: Amdahl's Law.
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Cogar Level 15, lawful good Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: It varies, but usually within 100 yards of a keyboard. Posts: 7,222	Ozzie, for really large files, I typically recommend using a torrent. The smaller packets do not seem have the same issues that the huge files do. I used the official site (bottom of page linked below) and had no problems with the i386 DVD torrent. Released Version - openSUSE
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04-08-2007, 08:48 AM	#23
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04-08-2007, 09:35 PM	#28
*Ozzie* missin' TQ Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,244	I tried the live cd portion and it feels pretty good too - the one thing I'm having issue with is scrolling in the browser...very choppy. This is across a couple different distros and I'm wondering if it's the display drivers (or lack of). __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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04-08-2007, 09:48 PM	#30
yamawho Linux user Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,070	I have Mepis installed on two rigs, one with SIS onboard video and the other with FX5200. Both are very smooth and clean. I had issues with Intel graphics 2, the text was blurry. __________________
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