Slackware :: When Does Official Support For 12.2 End
Apr 23, 2010Just wondering as I couldn't find anything regarding when official slackware support ends for 12.2?
And, does that assume that sbopkg support for 12.2 would also end at same time?
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Slackware :: Static Libraries - Why Aren't They Shipped In Official Slackware Packages
Aug 12, 2010I noticed that the official Slackware packages don't contain static libraries. The SlackBuild scripts from slackbuilds.org or from Slackware DVD usually contain --disable-static option to prevent building the .a file. And if configure script doesn't allow such option, the .a file is deleted before the package is created.I am wondering what is the reason for that? Is it just the matter of conserving disk space? Are there also other reasons?
View 11 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: 13.1 - How About Getting Official DVD
Jun 2, 2010Now that 13.1 is available I am thinking about getting the official CD in the hope that from time to time I can use their support team. Do you think it's worth it. Naturally I would like to also support the team for their efforts. Would they support me on occasions I cannot get it here? Mostly support to do with available software packages, gnome, etc.
View 10 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Install Non Official Packages?
Feb 11, 2011this one might be simple BUT, where tha heck, I can download some non official software for slackware,I can use installpkg, pkgtool or even gslapt, but WHERE can I download packages or even better set as source for slapt-get.For example two applications: blender 2.49bor due to suckage of craps like mplayer that is installed by default with slackware VLC media player
View 10 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Use Gnome Instead Of The Official KDE Build?
Jan 4, 2010I was wondering on how to use Gnome instead of the official KDE build. I know I can go to the third party slackbuilds.org. But not sure where to look on how to install it. If someone can direct me in the right direction that would be swell.
I am looking for a install step by step guide for Gnome. I was also curious if the Gnome version would provide me the same stability and speed as the official Slackware with KDE.
My second question is regarding the Slackbook project. I know I can get the pdf file and print it out but I was hoping for a book that can get shipped to me and when I purchase it the proceeds go to the Slackware organization.
Slackware :: Installed Multilib Support In 64bit Slackware 13.37 Installation?
Jun 28, 2011I have installed multilib support in my 64bit slackware 13.37 installation than I proceed it to install google earth from slackbuilds... and did ln -sf /lib/ld-linux.so.2 /lib/ld-lsb.so.3Now when I try to run google earth I get:[ 760.092745] googleearth-bin[3647]:segfault at 984f7d31 ip 00000000984f7d31 sp 00000000ffbfe100 error 4
View 14 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Slackware 13.1 Build Package Net-snmp With LmSensors Support?
Nov 17, 2010I downloaded from http://ftp.nluug.nl/os/Linux/distr/s...ce/n/net-snmp/ source and I build new package and works ok no errors. If I change net-snmp.SlackBuild and add CFLAGS --with-mib-modules=ucd-snmp/lmSensors --with-ldflags=-lsensors while I need lmsensors support in net-snmp. But the package compiling ends with error:
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Slackware :: How Much Support Does Slackware Have For Drivers
Jan 8, 2010How much support does Slackware have for drivers?I have an Asus motherboard, and the onboard sound doesn't work with Ubuntu, and also it won't recognize my HP printer.Would I have better luck with Slackware?
View 4 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Length Of Support For Slackware?
Jun 8, 2011I am trying to convince the "higher ups" in a small office of about 15 users about migrating from windows to Slackware, one question I have is how long after a release are security updates available? I subscribe to the security mailing list and often see updates that go as far back as Slackware 8.0. What would the safe number be? 5 years, 10 years? Longer? Any input would help me with my cause of eliminating windows all together.
View 9 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: 13.37 - AMD Does Not Support GPU Anymore
Jun 16, 2011Desktop effects were working until a resume from suspend failed. After that, it says that desktop effects cannot be enabled due to a technical issue, but it does not say what that issue is, it is not the same dialogue box that says check your X config file, it says it directly in the settings menu. I tried deleting ~/.kde/share/config/kwinrc, but it only works once. If I log out and then back in, KDE freezes while loading, forcing me to ctrl + alt + backspace to kill X.
After that, I can log back in, but desktop effects don't work and when I go to enable them I see the same error, and it won't let me. My graphics card is an ATI Radeon X1950PRO. AMD does not support that GPU anymore and the drivers are too old for them to work on Slackware64 13.37. This means I am using the open-source drivers that come with Slackware64 13.37. I just found out that desktop effects are causing the resume from suspend to fail.
Slackware :: Php 5.2.9 - Reconfigure To Support Gd?
Sep 22, 2010i'm newbie here.when i try to use gd in my web application,it says that i didn't install gd support.howto install php gd support to my existing php installation? i use php 5.2.9 for slackware.
Code:
PHP Version 5.2.9
System :Linux jbendkck1 2.6.29.6-smp #2 SMP Mon Aug 17 00:52:54 CDT 2009 i686
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Slackware :: Virtualbox Usb On 13.1 - No USB Support
Dec 29, 2010I downgraded a computer a couple of weeks ago from -current to 13.1. At that point in time the USB support in my Virtualbox stopped working. Since then I have installed Virtualbox on my wife's laptop, which also runs 13.1, and the USB support doesn't work there either. So I tried it on yet another 13.1 box that I have lying around no USB support. Then I upgraded the latter box to -current and USB works! Given that sequence of events, I'm pretty sure this is a Slackware 13.1 problem rather than a Virtualbox problem. what might be causing this?
View 8 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: 13.1 RC1 Still Compiled For 486 Support?
May 16, 2010I read this on Patrick's twitter: Considering compiling future 32-bit x86 Slackware packages for i686 and finally leaving i486 and i586 support behind. Would the devs mind sharing why the change hasn't been made? I'm guessing there must be a lot of Slackware users with 15-20 year old computers that want to run the latest software.
View 14 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Shared Lib Or MP3 Support In All Programs?
Nov 7, 2010A few days ago I tried out Fedora 14, but it didn't really live long. However, I have now Slackware on my netbook again. While I was trying Fedora I installed Clementine and I had to install an extra mp3 lib (I installed Fluendo MP3) to enable mp3 support. On my main machine I have also installed Slackware and Clementine and I can play mp3, so I ponder where's Slackware's mp3 lib? I egrep'ed /var/log/packages for "mp3" but I couldn't find any appropriate. Does Slackware use a shared mp3 lib or is the mp3 support in all the programs?
View 2 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Is There Ati Radeon Hd 6970 Support
Mar 28, 2011Im planning to get ati radeon hd 6970. Wonder if theres available xf86-video driver support for it rather than official ati catalyst driver? and what are your expirience with it?
View 3 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: KDE Has Been Build Without Zeroconf Support?
Aug 2, 2010Work I've got 2 slackware 13.1 64 machines, and they work just fine: Basic installation, everything ' bog standard 'When in Dolphin or Konqueror, I can ' click ' on Network Services and all the other MS Window machines pop-up.
@Home I've got 2 slackware 13.1 64 machines, they don't work fine. Basic installation, everything ' bog standard '. When in Dolphin or Konqueror, I can 'click' on Network Services and 'KDE has been build without Zeroconf support' pops up in Konqueror or is displayed in Dolpin..
Is it my netwerk @ Home (with an old Windows Server in it) or is something missing in the installation? Under MS windows (from within a virtualbox, brigded network) both machines can browse the network just perfectly: I even got a XP machine 'joined' in the domain on the windows server). Clueless since a google on the error + slackware give me Zero. Zeroconf in the slackware forum give me some midly related
Slackware :: No ACPI Support In Kernel
Jul 8, 2011I use Slackware 13.37 32-bit version on ThinkPad X60s. I compiled two Window Maker dockable applications monitoring the processor temperature, fan speed, and battery status: wmpower (see: [URL]) and wmlenovo (see: [URL]). Both these applications refuse to work.
wmpower displays the messages:
Code:
CPU frequency scaling available
No power management subsystem detected
No power management support...
wmlenovo displays the message:
Code:
No ACPI support in kernel
Did I missed something obvious during the configuration of the system and ACPI doesn't work for me or there's some more serious problem with my system?
Slackware :: 13.37 Have Printer Support If So Which Desktop?
Jul 3, 2011Dose Slackware 13.37 have printer support if so which desktop?
View 3 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Huge-smp Kernel Does Not Support More Than 4G Of RAM
Nov 15, 2010I am a long time (1.something) slackware user and maintainer of a mirror site.I'm suddenly having problems with my favorite distro. (1) I've been mainly running Slackware64. When I was experiencing recent problems on a Slackware (32) 13.1 system, I discovered the huge-smp kernel does not support more than 4G of RAM. This is an obvious bug, and I am shocked that there is no fix out yet. Surely I can't be the only Slackware 32 user with >4G of RAM. I've verified it on a 12G i7 system and an 8G Athlon64-X2 system.
View 4 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Exist - Support For Gma500
Oct 10, 2010exist in slackware? or something? i dont want to use ubuntu
View 2 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Building Mesa-7.8.1 With Osmesa Support?
May 28, 2011I'm using Slackware 13.1, just messing around with some stuff before I upgrade to 13.37. I really want to get a decent build of Desmume working, but the 3D engine for it requires OSMesa to be enabled. I've removed the initial Mesa package that I installed from the Slackware DVD and I'm trying to recompile mesa-7.8.1 so that OSMesa is available for the system. However, I keep running into problems.
Code:
./configure --enable-gl-osmesa
When I run those options for the configure command and compile it, Mesa builds alright and gives me a working libGL just fine. It also gives me libOSMesa. Yet, when I compile Desmume to specifically use OSMesa, its configure script says that it can't find OSMesa at all. But running ldconfig -p, the output shows libOSMesa.so in /usr/lib. The symlink is up to date too, and I've recreated it several times.
Code:
./configure --with-driver=osmesa
When I build Mesa using these configure options, I don't get libGL (well, that's expected, the manual says as much will happen). But apparently libOSMesa is installed just fine. When I went to compile Desmume, no gripes about OSMesa, but Desmume needs both libGL and OSMesa to work properly.
So my question is, how can I install Mesa so that I have OpenGL and OSMesa working together? I've been able to get one working, but not both. I don't know how to get OpenGL on Slackware without using the Mesa package, but the package isn't cooperating. I'm on Intel graphics too.
Slackware :: Can't Build Jack 0.118 With Alsa Support On 12.2
Jan 16, 2010Whatever option i specify with ./configure, the summary says :
jack-audio-connection-kit 0.118.0 :
| Build with ALSA support............................... : false
i tried --enable-alsa without success.
Slackware :: Can't Compile Postgresql With Kerberos Support
Dec 15, 2010I built kerberos, and added --with-krb5 to the postgresql build. It failed with this error : configure: error: could not find function 'krb5_sendauth' required for Kerberos 5
View 5 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Pygtk With Numeric Python Support?
Feb 14, 2011I have tried rebuilding pygtk after installing Numpy and ended up making a mess of python. I have it back to functional now, but I would like to know how to properly add numeric python support. I suspect there is a proper order to building all of the python dependencies that yields success. Ultimately I am trying to run mypaint.
View 3 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Conky With NVidia Support - Libxnvctrl Missing
Jan 8, 2011Doing some research I found that in conky 1.8.1 there is support for nvidia using libxnvctrl. I am trying to compile it but I am missing libxnvctrl. Does any body know where I can get it?
View 5 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Add Jpeg Support To Imlib2 At Build Time?
Oct 10, 2010I'm building my slackware system from a minimal set of packages. I've got X and fluxbox up and running, and I'm trying to "slack-build" feh which depends on imlib2 to set background wallpapers. The problem is trying to "feh" any image gives the error message:
Code:
feh WARNING: wall2.jpg - No Imlib2 loader for that file format
feh - No loadable images specified.
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Slackware :: IPV6 Support Slows Opera And Firefox
Dec 29, 2010Support for ipv6 keeps being put into the kernel and now into browsers.I blacklisted ipv6 in Slackware and that solved the slow internet response until I updated to the latest Opera and Firefox browsers. Both were horribly slow again. Firefox could be reconfigured to kill ipv6 by running about:config as a url and disabling ipv6.
The new Opera 11 is different. I can't find any config to disable ipv6. Does anyone have an idea?I reverted to Opera 10.11 in order to have zippy internet access again, and not "dialup modem" speeds.
Slackware :: Skype Versions And Webcam Support In CURRENT
Apr 30, 2010I failed to get webcam support on CURRENT with Skype version 2.1.0.81, Skype did not see the device at all (using libv4l).Downgraded Skype to version 2.0.0.72 and webcam works well.
View 7 Replies View RelatedSlackware :: Get Kmymoney Working With HBCI Support On Slackware64-13.37 System?
May 8, 2011I am trying to get Kmymoney working with HBCI support on my Slackware64-13.37 system. My understanding is, that there are three dependencies for Kmymoney 4.5.3:
AqBanking 5.0.5
Gwenhyfwar 4.0.9
KMyMoney Plugin (kmm_kbanking) 1.0
I used to believe, that the plugin wasn't needed anymore in recent version of KMyMoney, but it seems, that I was wrong. With src2pkg I was able to compile AqBanking and Gwenhyfwar:
Code:
# src2pkg -e
'--with-openssl-includes=/usr/include
--with-openssl-libs=/usr/lib64
--with-qt4-includes=/usr/lib64/qt/include
--with-qt4-libs=/usr/lib64/qt/lib'
Then I used the SlackBuild script from SlackBuilds.org, modified the version to 4.5.3 and started it with ARCH=x86_64. Compilation ran through smooth, and I installed the package. However, HBCI support is disabled.
After some web research I came to the conclusion, that the KBanking module is still needed. So I grabbed it from the original source. Unfortunately I can't properly compile this one. Although I installed KDE3 and Qt3 compatibility packages from Slackware64-13.1 I get:
Code:
checking for Qt... configure:
error: Qt (>= Qt 3.2 and < 4.0)
(headers and libraries) not found.
check your installation!
Has anyone managed to get through the whole process and to activate HBCI support in KMyMoney?
Slackware :: Doesn't Seem To Support Ssl Connections - Links-2.3pre1-x86_64-1 And Ssl?
Mar 15, 2011I am using slackware64-current. I have installed the package links-2.3pre1-x86_64-1 and I love it. I launch it from the command line with the "links -g" switch and it can display pictures, it's great, but it doesn't seem to support ssl connections.
Am i doing something wrong or do I need another build? I know that in the past there used to be two different binaries, is it still so? Where can I find a ssl-enabled binary for 64 bit without need to recompile?