January 2002 - WLUG - wlug.mailman3.com

Ping messages

by Michael Long

Could someone please explain what the following messages mean. My network connection is alive but when I ping different internet addresses I am getting 100% packet loss except when I ping www.erols.com. Then I get the following: PING www.erols.com (207.172.16.156) from 192.168.1.132 : 56(84) bytes of data. >From fe12-1-0.sys-core1b.mrf.va.rcn.net (208.59.255.86): icmp_seq=1 Packet filtered >From fe12-1-0.sys-core1b.mrf.va.rcn.net (208.59.255.86) icmp_seq=1 Packet filtered >From fe12-1-0.sys-core1b.mrf.va.rcn.net (208.59.255.86) icmp_seq=4 Packet filtered >From fe12-1-0.sys-core1b.mrf.va.rcn.net (208.59.255.86) icmp_seq=5 Packet filtered Thanks, mike

Jan. 11, 2002

Re: [Wlug] Ping messages

by Frank Sweetser

On Fri, Jan 11, 2002 at 05:47:16PM -0500, Michael Long wrote: > Could someone please explain what the following messages mean. My network > connection is alive but when I ping different internet addresses I am getting > 100% packet loss except when I ping www.erols.com. Then I get the following: > > PING www.erols.com (207.172.16.156) from 192.168.1.132 : 56(84) bytes of data. > >From fe12-1-0.sys-core1b.mrf.va.rcn.net (208.59.255.86): icmp_seq=1 Packet 208.59.255.86 is letting you know that it's blocking your ping packet. -- Frank Sweetser fs at wpi.edu, fs at suave.net | $ x 16 Full-time WPI Network Tech, Part time Linux/Perl guy | Sam: What are you up to Norm? Norm: My ideal weight if I were eleven feet tall. -- Cheers, Bar Wars III: The Return of Tecumseh

Jan. 11, 2002

Installfest update...

by Keller, Tim

Hey Guys, I just sent this out to stratus yesterday. Drop me a line if you plan on being an Installer. Thanks, Tim. --- Begin Message --- It's that time of the year again! On February 9th, the Worcester Linux Users Group (www.wlug.org) will be hosting their 4th Annual Linux Install-fest here at Stratus. If you've been thinking of installing Linux on your home pc, or have had trouble installing Linux in the past, this event is for you! Last year we had a great turnout and are hoping to make this year even better. This event is open to all Stratus employees as well as the general public, so feel free to pass this information along! This event is FREE to all Stratus employees. We ask for a $10 donation from non-employees to recoup the costs associated with the event (purchasing blank media). If you'd like to sign up for the Install Fest, volunteer to help out, or want more information, send email to: tim.keller(a)stratus.com Thanks! Tim Keller --- End Message ---

Jan. 9, 2002

Re: [Wlug] Linux distro bakeoff

by William Smith

On Tue, 8 Jan 2002, William Smith wrote: WS>On Mon, 7 Jan 2002, Andy Stewart wrote: WS> WS>AS>I have volunteers who will bring in computers showing off SuSE Linux 7.x WS>AS>and Mandrake 8.1. Is there anybody else out there who would like to bring WS>AS>in a machine running something different? I'm thinking of a Slackware, WS>AS>Debian, Turbo Linux, etc. If you are interested, let me know. (The only WS>AS>reason I didn't mention Redhat is that most people run it, and most of us WS>AS>probably know what it looks like already). WS> WS>i think i have a Turbo Linux CD kicking around... it came with a KVM WS>switch that my (previous) employer bought. i can bring it in... it's worth noting that it's the CD i'll bring in, for anyone interested. I installed it on a company-owned box once, but i didn't care for it much. -- William Smith wsmith(a)chezsmith.com Fall River, MA http://www.chezsmith.com

Jan. 8, 2002

Re: [Wlug] Linux distro bakeoff

by William Smith

On Mon, 7 Jan 2002, Andy Stewart wrote: AS>I have volunteers who will bring in computers showing off SuSE Linux 7.x AS>and Mandrake 8.1. Is there anybody else out there who would like to bring AS>in a machine running something different? I'm thinking of a Slackware, AS>Debian, Turbo Linux, etc. If you are interested, let me know. (The only AS>reason I didn't mention Redhat is that most people run it, and most of us AS>probably know what it looks like already). i think i have a Turbo Linux CD kicking around... it came with a KVM switch that my (previous) employer bought. i can bring it in... -- William Smith wsmith(a)chezsmith.com Fall River, MA http://www.chezsmith.com

Jan. 8, 2002

Re: [Wlug] Linux distro bakeoff

by Charles R . Anderson

On Tue, Jan 08, 2002 at 07:33:36AM -0500, Andy Stewart wrote: andystewart> This is great - thanks! I'll check on the availability of the network. I andystewart> would bring the whole computer just to be sure. I can provide networking... -- Charles R. Anderson <cra(a)wpi.edu> / http://angus.ind.wpi.edu/~cra/ PGP Key ID: 49BB5886 Fingerprint: EBA3 A106 7C93 FA07 8E15 3AC2 C367 A0F9 49BB 5886

Jan. 8, 2002

Artists...

by Keller, Tim

Hey... If anybody out there in wlug land is an artist and has a cool linux graphic that would be suitable for the cd's I'll be making for the installfest, drop me a line. Thanks, Tim.

Jan. 8, 2002

Re: [Wlug] Linux distro bakeoff

by Andy Stewart

On Monday 07 January 2002 11:42 pm, you wrote: > I will bring my Athlon: > Currently: > > Debian Unstable > OpenBSD > Win2K HI Adam, This is great - thanks! I'll check on the availability of the network. I would bring the whole computer just to be sure. Later, Andy > > Win2k will be go away next Mon. in favor of FreeBSD or NetBSD. It was > only there for Medal of Honor anyway ;) . Debian Unstable will be > replaced with Stable to provide for the opportunity to demo > apt-get upgrade/install. I assume we will have fast net for such fun in > the big room? > > > -Adam > > p.s. Shall I bring the whole kit or will there be onsite pieces (power > cords, net cords, monitors, switch/hub, etc.)? > > "lingua machinationis creo, ergo sum" > _____________________________________________ > Adam Keck The Mathworks > 508-647-7298 Natick, Ma > www.mathworks.com > FreeNIX/Backup/Unix Administrator > _____________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug -- Andy Stewart Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org

Jan. 8, 2002

Re: [Wlug] Linux distro bakeoff

by Adam ＠ Oak

I will bring my Athlon: Currently: Debian Unstable OpenBSD Win2K Win2k will be go away next Mon. in favor of FreeBSD or NetBSD. It was only there for Medal of Honor anyway ;) . Debian Unstable will be replaced with Stable to provide for the opportunity to demo apt-get upgrade/install. I assume we will have fast net for such fun in the big room? -Adam p.s. Shall I bring the whole kit or will there be onsite pieces (power cords, net cords, monitors, switch/hub, etc.)? "lingua machinationis creo, ergo sum" _____________________________________________ Adam Keck The Mathworks 508-647-7298 Natick, Ma www.mathworks.com FreeNIX/Backup/Unix Administrator _____________________________________________

Jan. 8, 2002

Re: [Wlug] Linux distro bakeoff

by Andy Stewart

On Monday 07 January 2002 10:43 pm, you wrote: > what do you mean by 'show off' and 'look like' ? :) > i use slackware on everything i have ... > -mike Hi Mike, What I really meant was that I was looking for folks who could demo and discuss distribution specific features of their favorite distribution. Interested? -- Andy Stewart Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org

Jan. 8, 2002