Known Problems and Special Features in SuSE Linux 8.1

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SuSE Linux: Version 8.1

This is a list of known problems and special features for SuSE Linux 8.1.

The SDB article "Errata in the SuSE Linux 8.1 Documentation" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/errata-81-d.html) provides a list of errata in the SuSE Linux 8.1 manual.

1. Problems with or after an update

   Tip: If you update from an older SuSE Linux version (e.g., 8.0), you may find valuable information in this article's predecessor "Known Problems and Special Features in SuSE Linux 8.0" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/bugs80.html).

2. Problems with the kernel
   • "Kernel Parameters for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/81_acpi.html)
3. Problems with specific packages and programs
   • "Installing StarOffice 6.0 from the ProOffice CD" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/hmeyer_prooffice_81.html)
   • "Mozilla - General Info" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/mozilla.html)
4. Problems with specific hardware
5. Special or new features
   • "Printer Configuration with SuSE Linux 8.1" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/jsmeix_print-einrichten-81.html)
   • "The Boot Loader Concept in SuSE Linux 8.1" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/fhassel_bootld_cpt.html)
   • "The Boot Manager Grub" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/fhassel_grub_overview.html)
6. Miscellaneous
   • "Cannot Mount CD or DVD" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/81_ide-scsi.html)
   • "No Package Selection Available in the DVD Installation" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/mlasars_8.1_dvdinstall.html)

Known Problems and Special Features in SuSE Linux 8.0

Errata in the SuSE Linux 8.1 Documentation