Major problem with Speakup.

[Janina Sajka]

Thomas:

If you're having these problems now, why do you think that X will solve
them? I don't see the logic of that at all.

Instead, may I suggest that folks here would be happy to help you untangle
the issues you are having now? For example, my advice--and, again, I
realize you didn't ask for it--would be to forego cvs and resolve first
some of these other problems you're listing. How about let's get a basic
install working on your system first?

As I recall, it's a pretty nice box that you've set aside for linux. Are
you dual booting? Or, is there another computer in your life? Exactly what
devices are available on your various computers? I ask this in a basic
attempt to elicit a reasonable, cheap, way to get your various
machines--if indeed there are more than one--networked one to another.
But, only if you want to pursue it.

Also, I understand the complaint about breaking open a box in order to
remove or install hardware. Still, do you have cards sitting around that
aren't installed in any of your boxes? Or is it a case of pulling from one
in order to put into another. I wouldn't want to do that, certainly--but
it still doesn't mean there isn't a cheap and easy way to get the boxes
talking one to another.
 On Fri, 17 Aug 2001, Thomas D. Ward wrote:

> Hi, Janina and all. Well, I wasn't going to get into this, but I'll explain
> why my Linux computer wasn't networked, and also had the modem taken out.
> I've never mastered the operating system, and have never gotten the OS
> completely working to my satisfaction.
> I've tried just about every dialer and none have been able to get me on the
> net. One I've been working with is wvdial, and it will dial, run ppp, and
> then freeze solid.
> I have tried getting Samba going, butTCIP and home networking can be
> extremely confusing.
> Thus I keep Linux around to fool with, but I have never intended making it
> my primary operating system until X-Windows is accessable, I can scan books,
> and actually get my ISP to work. I've tried two ISP's and neither would work
> properly.
> So I have to solve many problems before I can even aquire the CVS patches.
>
>
>
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