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hello everyone

there is a problem with my friend on his desktop

he say he cant go further than command line unless here write

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startx

and after that

he can restore the whole desktop but there will be no any responding for either of his computer keyboard or the mouse

so whats the problem

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the second problem is

look at this picture



as you see harddrake recognized that there are USB ports in this computer

but the problem here is none of those USB ports are working when you plugged anything in it (( as he said ))

so can anyone help

Looks quite similar to:
http://forum.mandriva.com/en/viewtopic. ... f80cfc03e1

Please open up a terminal, and as root run the following command before you plugin some usb device:

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tailf /var/log/messages 2>&1 | tee test.log

then wait some seconds, and plugin a usb device and post here the file test.log.

this is the results Mr.doctor5000

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Dec 12 18:43:34 localhost smbd[1936]: Could not find child 8078 -- ignoring
Dec 12 18:44:34 localhost smbd[1936]: [2011/12/12 18:44:34.100127, 0] smbd/server.c:281(remove_child_pid)
Dec 12 18:44:34 localhost smbd[1936]: Could not find child 8818 -- ignoring
Dec 12 18:44:44 localhost systemd-tmpfiles[8819]: [/usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/legacy.conf:22] Unknown group 'lock'.
Dec 12 18:44:44 localhost systemd[1]: systemd-tmpfiles-clean.service: main process exited, code=exited, status=1
Dec 12 18:44:44 localhost systemd[1]: Unit systemd-tmpfiles-clean.service entered failed state.
Dec 12 18:45:34 localhost smbd[1936]: [2011/12/12 18:45:34.136666, 0] smbd/server.c:281(remove_child_pid)
Dec 12 18:45:34 localhost smbd[1936]: Could not find child 9583 -- ignoring
Dec 12 18:46:34 localhost smbd[1936]: [2011/12/12 18:46:34.137367, 0] smbd/server.c:281(remove_child_pid)
Dec 12 18:46:34 localhost smbd[1936]: Could not find child 10306 -- ignoring
Dec 12 18:47:34 localhost smbd[1936]: [2011/12/12 18:47:34.141789, 0] smbd/server.c:281(remove_child_pid)
Dec 12 18:47:34 localhost smbd[1936]: Could not find child 11081 -- ignoring
Dec 12 18:48:34 localhost smbd[1936]: [2011/12/12 18:48:34.187871, 0] smbd/server.c:281(remove_child_pid)
Dec 12 18:48:34 localhost smbd[1936]: Could not find child 11762 -- ignoring
Dec 12 18:49:34 localhost smbd[1936]: [2011/12/12 18:49:34.205395, 0] smbd/server.c:281(remove_child_pid)
Dec 12 18:49:34 localhost smbd[1936]: Could not find child 12422 -- ignoring
Dec 12 18:50:34 localhost smbd[1936]: [2011/12/12 18:50:34.251923, 0] smbd/server.c:281(remove_child_pid)
Dec 12 18:50:34 localhost smbd[1936]: Could not find child 13072 -- ignoring
Dec 12 18:51:34 localhost smbd[1936]: [2011/12/12 18:51:34.256904, 0] smbd/server.c:281(remove_child_pid)
Dec 12 18:51:34 localhost smbd[1936]: Could not find child 13777 -- ignoring

This is output from either Mdv 2011 or Mageia Cauldron with systemd enabled.
If Cauldron, why didn't you install him Mageia 1?

will thanks Mr.Doctor5000

but if he install mageia 1 - will this problem vanish

ah....... i forgot to say that he solved it at ubuntu distro by useing this way

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cd /etc/default/

sudo gedit grub

then add

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pci=nocrs

in this line

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GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX

an make it like this

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GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX="pci=nocrs"

then update the grub

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sudo update-grub

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and about the first problem that i mentioned it in the first post .......is there any way to solving it

First try again with a stable version, then we'll see further ...
Actually you'd only need to configure the x-server to use a working driver and check that
it will load automatically at startup, that's all.

ah ...... Mr.Doctor5000

as we are waiting for my friend to install mageia 1

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then ..... how about my second friend

who has "the distro cant go further than the command line"

how to deal with his problem

Please, open a seperate thread for that problem. By now you should already know the golden rule: One problem per thread.
Also see my last answer for that problem.

this is the results Mr.doctor5000

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Dec 14 19:53:29 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 14 19:53:30 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:30 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:30 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 14 19:53:31 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:31 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:31 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 14 19:53:32 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:32 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:32 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 14 19:53:33 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:33 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:33 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 14 19:53:34 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:34 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:34 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 14 19:53:35 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:35 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:35 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 14 19:53:37 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:37 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:37 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 14 19:53:38 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:38 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:38 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 14 19:53:39 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:39 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 14 19:53:39 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 14 19:53:40 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR

Results for what command? What does this have to do with the x-server not starting or the usb ports not working?

You're simply missing the firmware for the opensource driver for your broadcom wireless device, try installing the b43-openfwwf package which contains said firmware.

doktor5000 wrote:Results for what command? What does this have to do with the x-server not starting or the usb ports not working?

You're simply missing the firmware for the opensource driver for your broadcom wireless device, try installing the b43-openfwwf package which contains said firmware.

this command

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tailf /var/log/messages 2>&1 | tee test.log

so that mean those ATI-USB-ports are working without problem in mageia 1

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i will leave this for another subject as you said

So please almusalimalmusalimah, please use quotations next time.
That way it is easier for people to recognize, thanks in advance.

almusalimalmusalimah wrote:

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tailf /var/log/messages 2>&1 | tee test.log

so that mean those ATI-USB-ports are working without problem in mageia 1

Well, the log you posted has no mention of anything related to usb. And it will only
provide good output if you do as i said, launch that command, wait a few seconds,
and plugin any usb device, wait again a few seconds. All added output should be from
the usb device. Your logs shows nothing about usb, did you plugin some usb device at all?

doktor5000 wrote:Well, the log you posted has no mention of anything related to usb. And it will only
provide good output if you do as i said, launch that command, wait a few seconds,
and plugin any usb device, wait again a few seconds. All added output should be from
the usb device. Your logs shows nothing about usb, did you plugin some usb device at all?

well man i already knew that you said that

but this is not my problem its my friend problem

but its looks like he misunderstand me

so he forgot to give me the results after plug something in USB-port not before

oh...... well i suppose that i need to tell him

to redo that ..... one more time

Also please tell him to install b43-openfwwf so that he can use his wireless, as i've already mentioned above.

these are the results Mr.doctor5000

for that command after installing the package

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Dec 15 00:05:49 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 15 00:05:50 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 15 00:05:50 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 15 00:05:50 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 15 00:05:51 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 15 00:05:51 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 15 00:05:51 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 15 00:05:52 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 15 00:05:52 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 15 00:05:52 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 15 00:05:53 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 15 00:05:53 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 15 00:05:53 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.
Dec 15 00:05:54 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 15 00:05:54 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43-open/ucode15.fw" not found
Dec 15 00:05:54 localhost kernel: b43-phy0 ERROR: You must go to http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...devicefirmware and download the correct firmware for this driver version. Please carefully read all instructions on this website.

i dont know why the terminal still suggest installing that driver while my friend as he said he already installed it

sorry for bothering you peoples here but is there any way here to solve the problem

almusalimalmusalimah wrote::) sorry for bothering you peoples here but is there any way here to solve the problem

Please try to install the broadcom proprietary driver : dkms-broadcom-wl from the nonfree sources.

Zezinho wrote:

almusalimalmusalimah wrote::) sorry for bothering you peoples here but is there any way here to solve the problem

Please try to install the broadcom proprietary driver : dkms-broadcom-wl from the nonfree sources.

these are the results after installing the package

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12:10:10 localhost dhclient: DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 6
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: Calling CRDA to update world regulatory domain
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: World regulatory domain updated:
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (start_freq - end_freq @ bandwidth), (max_antenna_gain, max_eirp)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (2457000 KHz - 2482000 KHz @ 20000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (2474000 KHz - 2494000 KHz @ 20000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (5170000 KHz - 5250000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (5735000 KHz - 5835000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: Calling CRDA for country: US
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: Regulatory domain changed to country: US
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (start_freq - end_freq @ bandwidth), (max_antenna_gain, max_eirp)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (5170000 KHz - 5250000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 1700 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (5250000 KHz - 5330000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (5490000 KHz - 5600000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (5650000 KHz - 5710000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:12 localhost kernel: cfg80211: (5735000 KHz - 5835000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 3000 mBm)
Dec 21 12:10:16 localhost dhclient: DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 11
Dec 21 12:10:27 localhost dhclient: DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 14
Dec 21 12:10:40 localhost draknetcenter[3878]: ### Program is exiting ###
Dec