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Here are some famous problems that might appear
(version 6.0.0) 1. My system does not boot. �solution: You first need to run setup.exe from
windows, then you reboot your ���������� computer and write
"install" then you press enter and install your ���������� software, or for advanced boot press
F1 and read.(Or do the setup ����������� inside Windows through oLinux) 2. Problem when booting Topologilinux
with bootmanager in "real mode". �solution: make sure your system works in colinux mode and that grldr is
placed ���������� in c:\ (or your windows driver) and
also that boot.ini has ���������� the entry "Start Topologilinux" ���������� grldr.lst
should be placed on the driver where Topologilinux is
���������� installed. ��������� You can also try to boot using the
bootable cd (need to have boot from ���������� cd enabled
in Bios) 3. Problem after booting Topologilinux
in "real mode". (your screen might flip out) �solution: Your videocard
might not support 1024*768 256color correct, try to ���������� use the normal vga
mode (write "vga" is using boot from cd) 4. How do I get my cd burner
to work ? (not tested in colinux mode) �solution: when booting there are 2 options,
try "hdd" or "hdc"
depending on where ���������� your cd
burner are. Check it by typing "cdrecord -scanbus" and se if ���������� your cd
burner is there. othervise try the other boot option(hdd or hdc) ���������� There exists many cd burning programs. One are included on the second cd ���������� and have the name xcdrtoast.(from slackware extra) 5. My soundcard seems not to work. �solution: First of all make sure that you have
sound on in mixer on (check your ���������� mixer settings in your current windowmanager) and make sure it is on. ���������� This release of Topologilinux
uses alsa sound driver and if your ���� ������card does not work please visit that page
and make sure your soundcard ���������� are supported. ���������� to set the sound volume use command
"mixer" (press "M" to unmute) ���������� More info at alsa
homapege: www.alsa-project.org ���������� If you still have problems search
for slackware 10 and alsa
on the net and ���������� see if there are somethings
strange with your motherboard and slackware 10.2 6. Can not configure my X correct. �solution: First try xorgsetup
and setup your monitor, if this still not work -> ���������� go to www.slackware.com and check
how to configure x systems. You can ���������� also try to search on the net, you
will probably found info there for ���������� your videocard
and your monitor. ���������� If you want real fast X and have say
a Nvidia chip, goto
www.nvidia.com ���������� and download latest Linux driver and
install.(TNT,Geforce and so on) ����������� you might need to manually edit
/etc/X11/xorg.conf ���������� (Nvidia
and ATI drivers are now also on the extra cd) 7. Can not get my network or modem working correct. �solution: also here, go to www.slackware.com
and check ! ���������� But also check out drivers on your
network creator homepage and so. ���������� My new networkcard
needed drivers from asus, and was easy downloaded
from ���������� their homepage and a simple
"make" to install. So if your card are not ���������� working you might need to do so too
! ���������� If you are in colinuxmode
se step 18 below. 8. Can not type anything when I should login, my
keyboard is frozen. ("real-mode") �solution: The most common problems with this
are that your mouse is not working ���������� correct and the mouse is loaded
before the keyboard. ���������� you have probably selected wrong
mouse, fix this by DO NOT loading gpm at ���������� boot time. Make sure that you have
the right mouse selected ! 9. Topologilinux does not
install in colinuxmode with my cdrom �solution: You probably have more than 2 cdroms and try to install from 3/4:st Cdrom ���������� er edit /tlinux/colinux/*.xml and change from Cdrom1 to Cdrom2 or 3 10. My scroll mouse does not work. �solution: edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf and add ���������� option "ZAxiaMapping"
"4 5" ���������� under your mouse selection... might
also change mouse from ps/2 to imps/s 11. Can not install on my scsi
cdrom (in "real mode" and boot from cd) �solution: start up by using scsi supported kernel ���������� press F1 at boot and choose a kernel
with scsi support 12. What about updates ? �solution: You can update packages that not
contain the -t in the package name ���������� from any slackware
10.2 site at your own risk. ���������� Packages that contain -t in the name
like (colinux-t....) are Topologilinux ��������� �packages and should not be updated with any slackware packages.. but ���������� all other should hopefully work ! 13. Notebook problems ? �solution: visit www.linux-laptop.net 14. USB or Hotplug problems
? �solution: add parameter NOUSB
or NOHOTPLUG to the kernel at boot ���������� If you use the bootmanager
edit c:/grldr.lst and add it there ���������� then run the install.bat
again. (can also select not to use Hotplug during ���������� the setup)���������� 15. No sound appear for me. �solution: The volume are muted by default, so
open a mixer and change the volume ���������� then it will hopefully work. (run
"mixer") 16. During the setup ("colinux-mode")
errormessage "ERROR ! Could not find CDROM !..." appear �solution:�
You probably have the cd open in some other
application like "My computer" or you ����������� have some files from the cdrom open. You need to close all stuff that uses the cdrom ����������� only the setup are allowed to
run� from the cdrom
(a coLinux feature) ����������� when you have closed all cdrom apps you can just continue the setup by entering ����������� "setup" again ������������ (if you use another than cdrom0
change it in setup.cotopo.xml) ��������������������� �� 17. The coLinux console
crash. �solution:�
Try to download a newer version of colinux at
www.colinux.org 18. Can not connect to the Internet from coLinux. �solution:�
First of all: Make sure you have done the steps listed in networking
docs. ����������� Then starting dhcpcd
might help you. Try in a window to start "dhcpcd"
as � ����������root, if that not solve your problem
read read more at coLinux
homepage ����������� at www.colinux.org 19. Problems with colinux
and ICS (Microsofts Internet connection sharing) and ip 192.168.0.1. �solution:�
The best things for this is to visit www.colinux.org and read the
documentation. ����������� most of the documentation is on the
Wiki page ����������� ICS is the Internet connection
sharing that windows uses to share a connection ����������� which unfortunately uses tha same ip as colinux �����������
Bot don't worry, it works for you if you have
a ICS (just a bit tricky so setup) ;) 20. Grub does not work for me. �solution:�
Read files in /grub/debug and see if that helps. 21. When I setup a message saying that 192.168.0.1 is alreasy in use, what to do ? �solution:�
This is related to (question listed 2 step above) 22. I don't know how to configure the network in setup
(in real mode) �solution:�
If you don't have a domain just give some valued like ����������� test and example.org 23. Installation problems in the setup (linuxmode) �solution/tips: You need to install the [a]
base packages (Do NOT miss this !) ��������������� If you want colinux
and networking you also need the [n] networking ��������������� otherwise an error about "inetd not found" will appear during the ��������������� colinux
setup, to be sure install everything. 24. I want to change the size of my Topologilinux system (base.img) �solution:�
Use the toporesize in the /utils
directory ���������� -----*
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) * (mostly old
questions) ----- Q. Will I have to repartition my hard drive to install
Topologilinux? A. No, that's what's great
about Topologilinux. Unlike other Linux
distributions, �� This one does not need it's own partition.
It will run on any Windows or DOS �� partition. But if you prefer installing in
the other way by partitioning it is �� also possible. Q. What are the system requirements ? A. Topologilinux
needs a PC 486 or higher with about 100MB free diskspace
and �� about 8MB ram. If you want to install
everything you need about 2,5GB free �� space. If you want to have a X system it is
recommend to have a Pentium PC �� with 32MB ram or more. And If you want to
use colinux and X in windows you �� will probably need a pentium
300Mhz or above with Win2k or XP and about 96Mb ram. Q. Will Topologilinux run on
my version of Windows? A. YES, Topologilinux
works with all versions of Windows or Dos and works with both �� FAT and NTFS
partitions. You just need the CD to boot with if you use NTFS. �� But if you want the new colinux
feature to run it inside windows you need to have �� Windows 2000 or XP or above. Q. Is Topologilinux based on
any other big distribution ? A. Yes Topologilinux
is based on the first and still the most stable �� linuxdistribution Slackware Linux. The main goal with this distribution is �� that it should be almost 100% slackware compatible. Q. Will Topologilinux delete
Windows? A. No, Topologilinux
will install in a folder on any of your Windows drives �� (/tlinux6). To uninstall Topologilinux
see uninstall selection in this readme Q. Can I run Windows programs under Topologilinux in "real mode"? A. YES, Topologilinux
6.0 comes with the windows emulator wine. Just enter �� wine your_windows_program.exe and your
program will hopefully work under �� Topologilinux too. Q. Does Topologilinux
require another installed operative system ? A. NO, You can run Topologilinux on a clean hard disk without any other �� installed systems. Q. Is Topologilinux free ?
the source too ? A. YES, Topologilinux
is free and under GPL but all donations are
appreciated. �� Some source is on the cd,
the other is slackware packages and can �� be downloaded or ordered from
www.slackware.com //Tobias
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