September 2006 - WLUG - wlug.mailman3.com

Re: [Wlug] Smart package manager

by John Stoffel

Frank> It's worth noting that the version of yum that ships with FC3 Frank> is pretty old, and newer ones are a *lot* faster. Yeah, I'm sure it is. I should think about upgrading at some point...

Sept. 19, 2006

The following may be of interest

by Andrew Robert

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Sept. 19, 2006

Re: [Wlug] Smart package manager

by Frank Sweetser

On Mon, Sep 18, 2006 at 10:14:08AM -0400, John Stoffel wrote: > This is really interesting. I've been very happy with 'apt-get' on my > Debian box, but I've been totally ticked at how slow 'yum' is on my > Fedora Core 3 box at work. I should probably just rebuild the thing, > but hey, it's my main desktop and working for now. It's worth noting that the version of yum that ships with FC3 is pretty old, and newer ones are a *lot* faster. -- Frank Sweetser fs at wpi.edu | For every problem, there is a solution that WPI Network Engineer | is simple, elegant, and wrong. - HL Mencken GPG fingerprint = 6174 1257 129E 0D21 D8D4 E8A3 8E39 29E3 E2E8 8CEC

Sept. 18, 2006

Re: [Wlug] Smart package manager

by John Stoffel

Andy> Those of you who attended the most recent WLUG meeting might Andy> remember me complaining that the version of YaST on OpenSuSE Andy> 10.1 has a pathetically slow program for handling software Andy> installation. Greg Avedissian mentioned the Smart package Andy> manager (http://labix.org/smart) as an alternative, so I gave it Andy> a try. This is really interesting. I've been very happy with 'apt-get' on my Debian box, but I've been totally ticked at how slow 'yum' is on my Fedora Core 3 box at work. I should probably just rebuild the thing, but hey, it's my main desktop and working for now. But yum is just not a fast too. John

Sept. 18, 2006

Re: [Wlug] Software to use with APC UPS?

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Richard Klein wrote: > Andy Stewart wrote: >> HI Rich, >> >> Are you *sure* it didn't create the CGI files, or did it just put them >> somewhere that you didn't expect? >> >> Here is what I found on my version 3.12.4 of the software: >> ./src/cgi/multimon.cgi >> ./src/cgi/upsfstats.cgi >> ./src/cgi/upsimage.cgi >> ./src/cgi/upsstats.cgi >> >> I would try "make distclean; ./configure ... ; make" again. I wouldn't >> do the "make install" until you're sure you have everything you want. > > I couldn't find the CGI files with find. So, I tried again, running > "make" before trying "make install". > > Here are the results: > http://gs750.richardklein.org/cgi-bin/multimon.cgi > Yeah, that looks about right! Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFFDeQ8Hl0iXDssISsRAp02AJ9snVzjIrbz2yB2UQs6hqqbM3XlEwCcD77e 3fxcg6JVS7/3NwA7mlBPOyk= =FZ8X -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Sept. 18, 2006

Re: [Wlug] Software to use with APC UPS?

by Richard Klein

Andy Stewart wrote: > > HI Rich, > > Are you *sure* it didn't create the CGI files, or did it just put them > somewhere that you didn't expect? > > Here is what I found on my version 3.12.4 of the software: > ./src/cgi/multimon.cgi > ./src/cgi/upsfstats.cgi > ./src/cgi/upsimage.cgi > ./src/cgi/upsstats.cgi > > I would try "make distclean; ./configure ... ; make" again. I wouldn't > do the "make install" until you're sure you have everything you want. I couldn't find the CGI files with find. So, I tried again, running "make" before trying "make install". Here are the results: http://gs750.richardklein.org/cgi-bin/multimon.cgi -- Rich

Sept. 17, 2006

Re: [Wlug] Software to use with APC UPS?

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Richard Klein wrote: > Andy Stewart wrote: >> I have an APC SmartUPS and I use the apcupsd software. >> >> Try this link: >> http://www.apcupsd.org/ >> >> It has a web interface. I can email you a screenshot if you are >> interested (I didn't want to spam the list with it). > > I tried 'apt-get install apcupsd' and it worked, installing > v3.10.something. I couldn't get apctest to work, though, and the > package didn't include the CGI files I wanted, so I removed it and > downloaded the src for v3.12.4 (stable). I compiled it, and everything > seems to work, but it still didn't create the CGI files. I'm sure I set > the ./configure options correctly, so why didn't it create the CGI files? HI Rich, Are you *sure* it didn't create the CGI files, or did it just put them somewhere that you didn't expect? Here is what I found on my version 3.12.4 of the software: ./src/cgi/multimon.cgi ./src/cgi/upsfstats.cgi ./src/cgi/upsimage.cgi ./src/cgi/upsstats.cgi I would try "make distclean; ./configure ... ; make" again. I wouldn't do the "make install" until you're sure you have everything you want. Later, Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFFDbpkHl0iXDssISsRAlywAJwO3kmS+XFbF7yOS6oaaEkQObft4gCbBRHO QL1aucSKJDGmYHcj7CUzCAs= =eAQR -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Sept. 17, 2006

Re: [Wlug] Ndiswrapper alternative?

by Mike Frysinger

On Sunday 17 September 2006 14:59, sknaqvi(a)wpi.edu wrote: > Thanks a lot for replying so quickly. I know Intel has released > proprietary source code drivers for my wireless card but compiling it > is such a lot of hassle it needs ieee but my system says ieee is > already installed. chances are you need to remove ieee from the kernel and use the latest ieee release ... that's what i had to do for my intel nic > Ndiswrapper on the other hand is easier to setup. As > for the certificates yes definitely I have downloaded both and linked > them in the conf file. I am pretty sure it is not a driver problem > since the error comes as 'authentication timed out.' The light for Wifi > also blinks frequently when the driver is configured so maybe that also > suggests that the drive is properly installed. i really wouldnt waste time on ndiswrapper ... with the intel drivers for linux, you can get support from them ... -mike

Sept. 17, 2006

Ndiswrapper alternative?

by sknaqvi＠WPI.EDU

Hi every1, Thanks a lot for replying so quickly. I know Intel has released proprietary source code drivers for my wireless card but compiling it is such a lot of hassle it needs ieee but my system says ieee is already installed. Ndiswrapper on the other hand is easier to setup. As for the certificates yes definitely I have downloaded both and linked them in the conf file. I am pretty sure it is not a driver problem since the error comes as 'authentication timed out.' The light for Wifi also blinks frequently when the driver is configured so maybe that also suggests that the drive is properly installed. Its really sad that WPILA has gone down anyone willing to join hands with me to revive it? Again, thanks in advance for helping me out in setting up the wireless. Yours sincerely, S. Kazim Naqvi

Sept. 17, 2006

Re: [Wlug] Software to use with APC UPS?

by Richard Klein

Thanks Chuck! I have hours invested into apcupsd now, though, and I'm determined to make that work. :) -- Rich Chuck Anderson wrote: > "NUT" or Network UPS Tool is an open source UPS daemon you can try. > > http://www.networkupstools.org/ > > On Sat, Sep 16, 2006 at 09:12:35PM -0400, Richard Klein wrote: >> I've acquired an APC SmartUPS and plugged it into my server that runs >> Debian 3.1 (sarge). The Powerchute disc that came with it says it has >> versions for Red Hat, SuSE, TurboLinux, and a couple other distros, but >> they don't mention Debian. I haven't looked at the contents of the CD >> yet, but I bet there are some interesting alternatives from other >> sources than APC. >> >> What software would you guys suggest I try with the UPS? I don't have X >> installed on the server, so command-line is the way to go, but a web >> interface would be neat!

Sept. 17, 2006