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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Daniel Robinson wrote: > Hello. > > I am hoping maybe someone will help me with a few very simple problems that > i've been having with my fedora 4 install. Firstly I'd like to mention that > fedora core 5 will not install on my computer. > > :: YUM :: > I have recently been using YUM to update the computer, so far i updated the > kernel and graphics etc.. > Now i seem to be having a problem with GPG Keys, and i am unable to install > any updates via YUM/YUMEX. please could someone show me how to update these > keys. gpg --refresh-keys (i might be off on that a bit, but should work) > :: ROOT :: > Since i updated the kernel it is no longer possible for me to login as root in > the KDE GUI, i also would like to gain root access again to make changes to > stuff. Root logins to KDE are a bad idea, switch to console mode... or when logged in as a normal use the command "su -" > :: FSTAB :: > I can also no longer write to a fat32 partition, please show me how it is > possible to correct this, (without root access) without root access, you can't... with root access (see above) you need to edit /etc/fstab > :: Refresh rates :: > I also have a problem with my refresh rate on my monitor, it's too slow. i am > used to running at 1600x1200x100Mhz but i am currently running at a retina > burning 75Mhz. please show me how to change to the desired refresh rates In /etc/X11/xorg.conf look for a line starting "VertRefresh" copy and paste is good practice.. comment out the current line, and edit a new one... HTH and welcome aboard Neil Stone Systems Administrator FlashTek UK - -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.1 GIT d+(++) s: a-(?) C++++(--) UL++++$ P+ L+++ E- W+++ N+ o+ w--- O M PS+ Y+ PGP++ t+ 5+ X+ R+ tv+ b- DI++ D+++ G e h--- r+++ y++++(**) - -----END GEEK CODE BLOCK----- -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFEQg/Mz3Av8JKgzxQRAqNUAJ45cuZ21AAz+3+vD2UPnstA2G/ZpQCfT9Nv e8TMjzwJDR3TwJ1tMmdHFSM= =y8UA -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- - The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe. FAQ: www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html