February 2002 - WLUG - wlug.mailman3.com

Installfest Photos

by David Lee Ludwig

Photos from today's installfest are up at: http://gallery.oflove.com/wlug -- David Ludwig | "The Linux philosophy is laugh in the face of davidl<at>wpi.edu | danger. Oops. Wrong One. 'Do it yourself.' http://www.oflove.com | That's it." - Linus Torvalds

Feb. 10, 2002

Installfest.

by luke macneil

Im sorry I didnt make it to the installfest, I was really planning on it. I slept until 2:30, then I printed the directions and headed for 495.. but once i got to the ramp it was 3 oclock... and the installfest ended at 4... so I just turned around and went home.. Im pissed, I really wanted a Killer Apps CD :) Luke. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

Feb. 9, 2002

samba & window share names

by Dennis Payne

Is there some easy way to resolve names to their windows share. I got annoyed at typing in ip addresses and wrote a quick script to use nmblookup to get the ip address and shove it into the /etc/hosts file. Unfortunately you have to code what hosts it enters. I'd rather have it automatically do it for all machines. (Note: this script isn't quite correct. It doesn't handle some error conditions right and wipes out the /etc/hosts file. If there is interest in the fixed version let me know and I'll get it.) Dennis Payne dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com #!/bin/bash function nmbreplacename { answer=`nmblookup $1 | grep -v querying | sed -e 's/.[0-9][0-9].$//g'` if [ `echo $answer | cut -d' ' -f1` = 'name_query' ]; then echo $1 not found else #sedexec='s/^.*zeteta.*$/'$answer'/g' #echo $sedexec if [ -z "`egrep "^.*$1.*$" /etc/hosts`" ]; then echo $answer >>/etc/hosts else sed -e "s/^.*$1.*$/$answer/g" </etc/hosts >/etc/hosts.new mv /etc/hosts.new /etc/hosts fi fi return 0; } nmbreplacename foo nmbreplacename bar

Feb. 9, 2002

RE: [Wlug] PDA's and Linux

by Marc Hughes

I was at linux world and got to play with a zarus... One word: wow. Hardware wise, it's essentially an iPaq. But it adds an integrated keyboard and a SD slot. And even better, it runs linux out of the box. -Marc -----Original Message----- From: Wesley Allen [mailto:wallen@charter.net] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 4:29 PM To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org Subject: Re: [Wlug] PDA's and Linux You can get an Agenda VR3 on ebay for reasonably cheap. But I'd wait for the zarus, it looks sweet! Wes On Fri, 2002-02-08 at 12:01, Simoncini, Matthew wrote: > Hello all, > > I'm in the market for a decent PDA (Palm III died) and was wondering what > everyone's experience has been with PDA's and synching with a Linux machine. > I run Red Hat 7.1, not sure what kernel, but wanted to make sure the PDA and > associated desktop software I bought would run under Linux. Any thoughts are > appreciated. > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Feb. 8, 2002

PocketPC and Linux

by Wesley Allen

Hi all, I've got the 3800 iPAQ and installing linux on it is still pretty much "you will break your handheld". I've also got some windows software that keeps me locked in for now until companies release linux binaries or I can figure out how to run a palm emulator on my iPAQ when I get linux on it. Until that time, has ANYONE figured out how to hack activesync connectivity with Linux? It really ticks me off that M$ got rid of the ability to do a direct cable connection in PocketPC, while my hardware sweet and I love the responsiveness of my iPAQ, I almost wish I had gotten a palm or a clie. Any Ideas? Wes

Feb. 8, 2002

RE: [Wlug] The obligatory Apps CD...

by Wesley Allen

Ahh, OpenOffice, I've got a friend who may bring his cpu there and he'll love it. What distro are you installing? Should I bring my Mandrake 8.1? Wes On Fri, 2002-02-08 at 08:50, Keller, Tim wrote: > Cool, I grabbed OpenOffice build 641c. > > Tim. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Wesley Allen [mailto:wallen@charter.net] > Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 19:16 PM > To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > Subject: RE: [Wlug] The obligatory Apps CD... > > > Tim, > Star Office 6.0 isn't downloadable right now, but Open Office is. > And > the latest build of Open Office is actually further along in development > than the 6.0 beta; I'd include that on any "killer apps" cd for sure. > > Wes > > On Thu, 2002-02-07 at 15:30, Keller, Tim wrote: > > I'm not sure what would be considered the "top" perl modules. if you goto > > cpan.perl.org they've got like 3000 perl modules to choose from... > > > > If Mike or someone feels inclined to make me a tarball of the "top 50" I'd > > gladly put them on the cd. > > > > As it stands this is what we've got. > > > > Alsa drivers, stable and development > > Kernel 2.4.17 > > rdesktop (lets you access windows 2000 terminal services) > > TightVNC (client and server) + docs > > UltraMaster RS101 > > StarOffice 5.2 (6.0 isn't available anymore...) > > Latest build of Wine > > gPhoto + libusb > > Mplayer / Xine / libdvdcss > > xmame > > acrobat > > gaim > > Mozilla > > Netscape > > Opera > > XMMS + lots of plugins > > ogg-vorbis (RC3) > > Java / flash / realplayer plugins for mozilla/netscape > > > > If people think I'm missing something, our you've got a killer app you > think > > people should have... let me know. I've still got only got about 1/2 a cd. > > > > > Tim. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Mike Peckar [mailto:fog@fognet.com] > > Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 14:40 PM > > To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > Subject: Re: [Wlug] The obligatory Apps CD... > > > > > > Hows about the top 25 (50?) perl mods? > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Wlug mailing list > > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > _______________________________________________ > > Wlug mailing list > > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Feb. 8, 2002

Re: [Wlug] PDA's and Linux

by Wesley Allen

You can get an Agenda VR3 on ebay for reasonably cheap. But I'd wait for the zarus, it looks sweet! Wes On Fri, 2002-02-08 at 12:01, Simoncini, Matthew wrote: > Hello all, > > I'm in the market for a decent PDA (Palm III died) and was wondering what > everyone's experience has been with PDA's and synching with a Linux machine. > I run Red Hat 7.1, not sure what kernel, but wanted to make sure the PDA and > associated desktop software I bought would run under Linux. Any thoughts are > appreciated. > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Feb. 8, 2002

RE: [Wlug] The obligatory Apps CD...

by Stephen C. Daukas

Oops, I meant Postfix - the email application... At 08:54 AM 2/8/2002, you wrote: >I got all those, and I just added gimp-print. > >This is turning out to be a kickass cd! > >Tim. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Andy Stewart [mailto:andystewart@mediaone.net] >Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 21:03 PM >To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >Subject: Re: [Wlug] The obligatory Apps CD... > > >On Thursday 07 February 2002 11:28 am, you wrote: > > Hey All... > > > > Like Always, I put together a "killer apps" cd that has what I think > > people would want and need... > >xine >decss >dvdnav > >and of course, gimp-print. > >Later, > >Andy > > > > > > This is what I've got on it so far, I'd like some input on things to > > add... > > > > Kernel: > > latest kernel sources (2.4.17) > > > > Browsers: > > Opera > > Netscape 6.2 > > Mozilla latest build > > > > Plugins: > > Java > > Real player > > Flash > > > > Audio: > > xmms-1.2.6 + plugins > > ogg-vorbis > > > > Apps: > > Acrobat 4.05 > > xmame 58.1 > > > > Thanks, > > Tim. > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > >_______________________________________________ >Wlug mailing list >Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >_______________________________________________ >Wlug mailing list >Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Feb. 8, 2002

RE: [Wlug] Install-fest this Saturday, the 9th...

by Stephen C. Daukas

I was planning to attend, but no longer can. Sorry. Also, If there are extra CDs, I'd love to grab one... Thanks! Steve At 07:27 PM 2/6/2002, you wrote: >Another committment grabbed me on Saturday. >I will not be able to attend. >I'd appreciate it if you can save me a copy of the install media if there >are extras. > >Robert N. Evans, N2-SWE, Phone: 978-461-7680 > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Keller, Tim [mailto:Tim.Keller@stratus.com] >Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 1:21 PM >To: 'wlug(a)wlug.org' >Subject: [Wlug] Install-fest this Saturday, the 9th... > > >Hey Fellow Lugers... > >This is a reminder that were going to be having an installfest this Saturday >on the 9th. If you know anybody who's interested in attending, please have >them send me email! > >I've got a couple of questions to ask... > >1. If your planning on attending as an installer, could you drop me a line. >Chuck and Andy are already on the list, I'd just like to have a clean number >so I can size the shifts. > >2. Has the install-fest been posted to the wpi news groups? If not, could >it please be posted. > >Thanks, >Tim. >_______________________________________________ >Wlug mailing list >Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >_______________________________________________ >Wlug mailing list >Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Feb. 8, 2002

RE: [Wlug] The obligatory Apps CD...

by Stephen C. Daukas

Postscript? At 08:54 AM 2/8/2002, you wrote: >I got all those, and I just added gimp-print. > >This is turning out to be a kickass cd! > >Tim. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Andy Stewart [mailto:andystewart@mediaone.net] >Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 21:03 PM >To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >Subject: Re: [Wlug] The obligatory Apps CD... > > >On Thursday 07 February 2002 11:28 am, you wrote: > > Hey All... > > > > Like Always, I put together a "killer apps" cd that has what I think > > people would want and need... > >xine >decss >dvdnav > >and of course, gimp-print. > >Later, > >Andy > > > > > > This is what I've got on it so far, I'd like some input on things to > > add... > > > > Kernel: > > latest kernel sources (2.4.17) > > > > Browsers: > > Opera > > Netscape 6.2 > > Mozilla latest build > > > > Plugins: > > Java > > Real player > > Flash > > > > Audio: > > xmms-1.2.6 + plugins > > ogg-vorbis > > > > Apps: > > Acrobat 4.05 > > xmame 58.1 > > > > Thanks, > > Tim. > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > >_______________________________________________ >Wlug mailing list >Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >_______________________________________________ >Wlug mailing list >Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Feb. 8, 2002