KDE died on me
by vze284qe＠verizon.net
Hello,
KDE 3.5.9 died on me. I installed some updates via the adept updater and
after rebooting, I get dropped into run-level 3 (which I actually
prefer). When I type startkde, which is in /usr/bin, I get the following
errors:
Xsetroot : unable to open display ''
Xset : unable to open display ""
Xsetroot : unable to open display ''
Startkde : Starting up. . .
Startkde : Running kpersonalizer. . .
Kwin : X server can not connect to
Kpersonalizer can not connect to X server :
Kpersonalizer can not connect to X server :
Kpersonalizer can not connect to X server :
If I type startx instead, the gnome window manager starts up fine.
Any ideas??? I really prefer KDE.
Thanks,
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-Chuck
10 years, 2 months
Staples Hiring
by Carey, Joseph
Good Afternoon,
Staples Home Office in Framingham is looking to bring on a Linux Admin.
This is a Full Time permanent opportunity to work within the 650 IT/IS
employees that work here.
We are looking for someone that has 5-7 years experience as a systems
admin.
3-5 years experience with Red Hat or SuSE Linux
One or more of the following certifications preferred: RHCE, RHCT
Understanding of project management methodologies.
If you are interested, please get back to me with a copy of your resume
and we can discuss in greater detail.
Regards,
Joe Carey
Corporate Recruiter
STAPLES HOME OFFICE
Joseph.Carey(a)staples.com
phone (508)253-2952
View our jobs @ www.staples.com/jobs
10 years, 2 months
Job opening in San Diego
by Mike Leo
FYI: We have a job opening for a Unix Sys Admin in San Mateo California if anyone is interested.
Please contact me off-list at mleo963(a)yahoo.com for further information.
thanks
10 years, 2 months
REMINDER: Meeting Tonight 7:00 PM
by Andy Stewart
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HI gang,
Our monthly WLUG meeting is TONIGHT, Thursday, June 19th, 2008, at 7:00
PM.
Our guest speaker will be WLUG member Frank Sweetser,
who will be talking about GEGL, the Generic Graphics Library
(http://gegl.org).
I will bring a couple of books for the raffle:
Running Xen, Prentice Hall 2008
Refactoring HTML, Addison-Wesley 2008
Afterwards, we'll go out for some food and fun!
Please also note that our WLUG BBQ is coming up in July! The current
date is Thursday, July 17th. We'll talk more about this during the June
meeting.
See ya there!
Andy
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Andy Stewart, Founder
Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org)
Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393)
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10 years, 2 months
FYI: Linux Admin / Contract 3-5 months / Framingham, MA
by Israel Ellner
My Name is Israel Ellner I am a Technical Recruiter with JVT Advisors.
This new contract just came in.
If there are circumstances in which you would consider job change now or in
the future. Opportunities that you would like to explore based on location,
technology or career growth. I recommend we spend a few minutes on the
phone so I can ask you questions about your interests and match you
responses with any suitable opportunities that meet your time table and
expectations.
I keep office hours Monday and Wednesday evening until 7:30 pm. You may
send me your resume in confidence and contact me via e-mail or phone to set
up a time to speak. Feel free to review my profile on linkedin.
If you know of anyone who may benefit from consulting with me about resume
preparation, compensation and benefit analysis, interview techniques or
industry trends please feel free to pass my information forward.
Job Order: IJE7355
Job Title: UNIX Administrator (Linux)
Location: Framingham, MA
Position Type: Contract 3 months + could go longer
Rate: Open (Market)
Contact Israel Ellner e-mail israel(a)jvtadvisors.com phone 978-557-7140
Responsibilities:
* Operating system and hardware support for Linux servers /
clustering.
* Server performance, performs back-ups and restores Disaster
Recovery, problem tracking.
* Investigate / solve problems / escalates serious issues.
* Manages hardware / support calls to vendors.
* Implementation of hardware / software.
* Assists technical, development / end-user if needed,
* Assists security, scheduling, / compliance.
* Documents procedures / policies.
* Senior level experience with Suse / Redhat.
* Current experience in a Systems environment, including analysis,
design, implementation, security, back-up/restore and support of UNIX
Operating Systems.
* Strong partitioning & virtualization, software and hardware
upgrade, Sarbanes-Oxley and Audit compliance, Disaster Recovery, and remote
access configuration.
The following technical skills are a plus: AIX, HP-UX, Windows XP, DB2,
UDB, Networking, Websphere, Apache, VMware, C++, NIM, LDAP, Disk/Storage
Management (ESS, HP, EMC, other), HACMP, MQseries, Candle Omegamon, Oracle
and Tivoli Monitoring.
Contact Israel Ellner e-mail israel(a)jvtadvisors.com phone 978-557-7140
Click to view my Current <http://www.4uisearch.blogspot.com/> Opportunities
Sincerely,
Israel Ellner,
Senior Consultant
JVT ADVISORS
35 New England Business Center
Andover MA 01810
Main (978) 683-4555
Direct (978) 557 - 7140
Fax (978) - 681- 4569
<mailto:israel@jvtadvisors.com> israel(a)jvtadvisors.com
www.jvtadvisors.com <http://www.jvtadvisors.com/>
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10 years, 2 months
inconsistent results with du and multiple arguments
by Brett Russ
Can anyone explain why du (which advertises the ability to evaluate N
file/dir arguments) seems to only be accurate for the first provided
argument? See the following:
brett@spider:/> sudo du -smxc tmp
60 tmp
60 total
brett@spider:/> sudo du -smxc tmp bin
60 tmp
1 bin
60 total
brett@spider:/> sudo du -smxc bin
9 bin
9 total
brett@spider:/> sudo du -smxc bin tmp
9 bin
1 tmp
9 total
10 years, 2 months
JOB OPENING - Perm SW Engineer Linux Drivers
by John Spencer
Our client in northern, MA is seeking a Software Engineer who can work
with limited supervision and is responsible for the development,
testing, documentation, and analysis of software applications, and
network products. Current assignment involved in the design and
development of applications for a networking monitoring product. Will
focus on designing device drivers in C on Linux from scratch.
KEY: Our client is looking for a Senior level SW Developer to write
device drivers from scratch using "C" in a Linux environment. Networking
experience with IP Protocols ( Ethernet).
Essential Job Responsibilities:
-Analyze requirements, design, develop, document, test, implement and
support modules
-Analyze complex issues and develop and deploy appropriate solutions
using judgment within defined practices and procedures
-Write code, complete programming, develop and execute testing and
debugging routines, and documenting work and results
-Contacts are intra-organizational and may include external customer
contacts
Requirements:
Key Requirements:
-At least two years writing general low-level code such as
Drivers/Diagnostics and Linux Kernel/Driver experience.
-In-depth Linux experience is required
-Network/protocol experience will be a huge plus
-Solid C programming and analytical skills
-Excellent inter-personal communication skills
-Minimum level of education: BS in CS, EE or equivalent
Regards,
Optimal Engineering Partners Inc. is now Symphony Services!
John Spencer
Office: 978-256-1113 ext 7608
Fax: 978-256-1184
jspencer(a)symphonysv.com
Symphony Services
1 Technology Park Drive
Westford , MA 01886
www.symphonysv.com
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10 years, 2 months
REMINDER: Meeting NEXT week
by Andy Stewart
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HI gang,
This is an early reminder about our upcoming WLUG meeting on Thursday,
June 19th, 2008. Our guest speaker will be our very own Frank Sweetser,
who will be talking about GEGL, the Generic Graphics Library
(http://gegl.org).
I will bring a couple of books for the raffle:
Running Xen, Prentice Hall 2008
Refactoring HTML, Addison-Wesley 2008
Afterwards, we'll go out for some food and fun!
Please also note that our WLUG BBQ is coming up in July! The current
date is Thursday, July 17th. We'll talk more about this during the June
meeting.
See ya there!
Andy
- --
Andy Stewart, Founder
Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org)
Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393)
Amateur Radio: KB1OIQ
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10 years, 2 months
JOBS: Sr. Linux IT Administrator
by Eric Martin
This is a contract consulting position for a Sr. Linux IT Administrator.
The position will be responsible for an analysis, implementation, and
maintenance recommendations of Walchem’s data security and integrity needs.
Systems for data security and integrity:
Initial analysis of Walchem’s backup and security needs for existing
Linux servers and tape library. (including written recommendations)
Upon successful review of recommendations, implement backup and security
scheme
Supply written recommendations for proactive ongoing maintenance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Fundamental knowledge of Linux Servers (Currently using Ubuntu 6.06 with
a 2.6.15 kernel)
Demonstrated experience with the setup and administration of Linux
backup system(s) (tape with library)
Demonstrated experience with Linux security administration
Knowledge of Apache (currently using 2.0.55)
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Knowledge of MySQL, Bugzilla, and Subversion a plus
Possibility for ongoing scheduled proactive maintenance contract
according to agreed upon schedule:
Reviewing error logs
Reviewing security updates and applying as necessary
Verifying statuses of all critical services
Verifying backup system is working
Provide written report on activities including any recommendations for
changes to the systems
Please send all resumes to Nate Martin at NMartin(a)walchem.com
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Eric Martin
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10 years, 2 months
JOB opening - Linux kernel/AMD Chipset experience
by John Spencer
Our client in RI has a 5+ mth contract opening for a Linux kernel
consultant with AMD/ATI chipset experience. Details as follows:
The candidate should posses following skills:
The consultant (5+ mth contract in RI) will be assisting the core
development team in targeting the Linux Operating System for our
client's next generation POS terminal. This development project requires
a highly skilled individual. The consultant will also assist in the
device driver development and integration for the video graphics
sub-system on the POS terminal. The majority of the work must be done
on-site.
Expertise in the AMD Chipset technologies and targeting the Linux OS to
AMD Processors REQUIRED!
High level of Expertise in the targeting of a 2.6 Linux Kernel to an
AMD/ATI chip set combination.
C skills required, Java is a plus, video drivers, embedded targeting.
Of the 2 skill sets, C is the more important but having a good
understanding of Java Virtual Machines would be helpful.
Embedded Linux OS experience
Experience with Open Source Development tools such as GNU Compilers and
CVS.
Graphics Device Driver Development
Regards,
Optimal Engineering Partners Inc. is now Symphony Services!
John Spencer
Office: 978-256-1113 ext 7608
Fax: 978-256-1184
jspencer(a)symphonysv.com
Symphony Services
1 Technology Park Drive
Westford , MA 01886
www.symphonysv.com
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10 years, 2 months
