sorta weird problem please help

[blackphiber]

it's no really bit deal but recently i have gotten something a tid bit weird to happen in Linux, i will type in a command like su (about every other command too) and here is an example of what i get

[thomas@localhost thomas]# su
password:
-bash: bunch of weird characters: command not found
-bash: bunch of weird characters: command not found
[root@localhost thomas]#


if you have any suggestions on what I can do to clear this up please tell me, thanks.  it is not really causing any problems its just annoying, thanks again!  (runs off to try the new 2.6 kernel..)

[Calum]

odd. is it due to something in your .profile or .bash_profile (or whatever config scripts bash is using now) files do you think?

[flap]

It's not limited to su then? If you cycle up through your bash command history is the last command the one you just entered or something else?

[blackphiber]

very odd, but I just updated my kernel, rebooted, and suddenly it's working   :confused:    i did look into the history and it is correct (now at least).  Since it's working i don't wanna mess with it.  I just tried out the 2.6 test2 kernel and can't seem to get X to start, and it does not recognize my NIC, think I should file a quick bug report, I checked bugzilla for 'startx' and it came up with nothing.  If I am to file a report I should probably copy what the error message gave me when I tried starting x, but I don't know how to copy/paste in command line (yes i am new).  I read and followed the instructions here
and i should not have to do a modprobe intel-agp because I do not have an intel chipset.  I know it's a beta so I should not complain.  Sorry this is a bit off topic but I don't wanna create a whole new topic if i don't have to you know.  Your help is appreciated,  Thanks again!

[mobrien_12]

quote:Originally posted by blackphiber:
 Since it's working i don't wanna mess with it.  I just tried out the 2.6 test2 kernel and can't seem to get X to start

What video card is it?

[blackphiber]

its a pretty old card, i think it's an ati rage mobility 2x.  Thanks for replying.