Re: [ydl-gen] (no subject)

 Derick,
Thanks for that great help. I will start to explore this forest.
Graham
  

Derick Centeno wrote:
> Dear Terrance:
>
> I can explain some features or aspects of YDL itself as I've
> used it for many years. I cannot address however PS3 or other machine
> specific questions unless the question directly involves the computer
> I run YDL on which happens to be a 1.67 MHz Powerbook G4.
>
> Now as regards checking what already installed the best tool to use
> is called yum which is best invoked either as su (superuser) or root.
> Here is what happens when I ask yum to determine what is installed
> and what is available.  Here is the run:
>
> [root@arakus aguila]# yum info "blue*"
> Loading "installonlyn" plugin
> base             100% |=========================| 1.1 kB 00:00
> updates          100% |=========================|  951 B 00:00
> extras           100% |=========================|  951 B 00:00
> Installed Packages Name   : bluez-gnome Arch   : ppc Version: 0.5
> Release: 5
> Size   : 51 k
> Repo   : installed
> Summary: Bluetooth pairing and control applet
>
> Description:
> The bluez-gnome package contains Bluetooth helper applets and tools
> for the GNOME desktop environment.
>
>
> Name   : bluez-libs
> Arch   : ppc
> Version: 3.7
> Release: 1.1
> Size   : 136 k
> Repo   : installed
> Summary: Bluetooth libraries
>
> Description:
> Libraries for use in Bluetooth applications.
>
> The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.
>
>
> Name   : bluez-utils
> Arch   : ppc
> Version: 3.7
> Release: 2.2.ydl6.2
> Size   : 969 k
> Repo   : installed
> Summary: Bluetooth utilities
>
> Description:
> Bluetooth utilities (bluez-utils):
>         - hcitool
>         - hciattach
>         - hciconfig
>         - hcid
>         - l2ping
>         - start scripts (Yellow Dog Linux)
>         - pcmcia configuration files
>
> The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.
>
>
> Available Packages
> Name   : bluefish
> Arch   : ppc
> Version: 1.0.7
> Release: 4.el5
> Size   : 1.6 M
> Repo   : extras
> Summary: GTK2 web development application for experienced users
> Description:
> Bluefish is a powerful editor for experienced web designers and
> programmers. Bluefish supports many programming and markup languages,
> but it focuses on editing dynamic and interactive websites.
>
> Name   : bluez-hcidump
> Arch   : ppc
> Version: 1.32
> Release: 1
> Size   : 105 k
> Repo   : base
> Summary: Bluetooth HCI protocol analyser
> Description:
> Protocol analyser for Bluetooth traffic.
>
> The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.
>
> Name   : bluez-libs-devel
> Arch   : ppc
> Version: 3.7
> Release: 1.1
> Size   : 71 k
> Repo   : base
> Summary: Development libraries for Bluetooth applications
> Description:
> bluez-libs-devel contains development libraries and headers for
> use in Bluetooth applications.
>
> Name   : bluez-utils-cups
> Arch   : ppc
> Version: 3.7
> Release: 2.2.ydl6.2
> Size   : 17 k
> Repo   : base
> Summary: CUPS printer backend for Bluetooth printers
> Description:
> This package contains the CUPS backend
>
> [root@arakus aguila]# 
>
> Explanation: If you look in what yum's output and look for Repo
> you'll notice which applications are installed.  Also notice that in
> reporting other packages yum merely reports their location, like
> "extras".  This doesn't mean that it is on your system but rather the
> package is available on a remote (external to you) server which yum
> is looking at.
>
> Explanation:  The *, is a wildcard character which tells yum to find
> and discover any combination of characters, numbers or symbol
> following the term blue.  You can do this with anything you are
> looking for. 
>
> Yum advantage: If you decide something in the list which yum provides
> needs to be installed, just do:
>
> #yum install "blue*util*"
>
> or whatever interests you.  Yum will install it and whatever
> dependent programs which support that package's operation.
>
> As far as learning what hidd does do:
>
> [aguila@arakus ~]$ man hidd
>
> The man command within your user account takes you to your embedded
> manual explaining every command within YDL.  You can also do:
>
> $info hidd
>
> for an extended explanation. Should you go on the net you will see
> many sites merely repeat what the manual already has told you.  To
> invoke nearly any command within YDL or any other Linux use ./command
> name.  There are some exceptions, but not many.
>
> Good Luck...
>
> On Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:46:47 -0700
> Terence G Christopher <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>   
>>   Dear Derick thanks for your help I  attempted to follow the 
>> instructions in the Fixstars packet you referred to.
>> Logging in as superuser I then followed the instructions.
>> The command install bluez-libs bluez-utils   worked with some
>> packages being installed, and then the replied "nothing to do", so
>> I assume the bluez-utils were already installed.
>> However the next command failed.. namely                service
>> hidd stop [enter]
>> I got the
>> reply: "bash command not found "
>> Similarly when I entered                                          
>> service [enter]
>>  I got the
>> reply "bash command not 
>> found."
>> typing :                                                                
>> hidd --server --nocheck -n [enter]
>> gave me the
>> response  : Cant listen on HIDD 
>> control channel Address already in use.
>>
>> I did not get to the hidd[8284] prompt
>> so I typed CTRL C  which didn't work and I exited with    Exit.
>>
>> Checking in Linux manuals I could not find the command  "service". 
>> Though there are clearly services such as Bluez. Next after finding
>> The Bluez reference on Wikipedia , I found a completely different
>> set of commands for getting Bluetooth devices paired.
>> http://wiki.bluez.org/wiki/HOWTO/InputDevices
>> However it is above my level of expertise to use them
>> Can anyone clarify for me why the commands did not work, and what
>> should be done?
>> Thanks
>> Graham
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