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Re: [Wlug] REMINDER: Upcoming Meeting on Wednesday

by Aaron Haviland

Just to bridge the gap... Andy, I'm copying this to the local Ubuntu Community (LoCo) Team (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MassachusettsTeam) as although I can never make these meetings myself, I thought someone else there might be able to, and might be interested in demoing. It is short notice, though... Also, it might be interesting to compare with the latest beta of Intrepid (8.10) as that's due out next month, and I believe KDE's gone through a major change between the two releases. I'll let someone more knowledgeable speak to that... Andy Stewart wrote, on Sep 15, 2008 at 20:24 EDT: > > HI gang, > > The next WLUG meeting will be on Wednesday, September 17th, 2008, at > 7:00 PM in the Access Grid Room at WPI in Worcester, MA USA. > > Currently, we don't have a speaker for the meeting, but if anybody > wishes to volunteer, please send me email. > > I'd be curious to see a demo of (K)Ubuntu Hardy 8.04 if anybody has one > available. > > 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 > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug -- Aaron Haviland 34 Wayne Ave, Dudley, MA home: [508] 943 - 7974

Sept. 16, 2008

REMINDER: Upcoming Meeting on Wednesday

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI gang, The next WLUG meeting will be on Wednesday, September 17th, 2008, at 7:00 PM in the Access Grid Room at WPI in Worcester, MA USA. Currently, we don't have a speaker for the meeting, but if anybody wishes to volunteer, please send me email. I'd be curious to see a demo of (K)Ubuntu Hardy 8.04 if anybody has one available. 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 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIzvzSHl0iXDssISsRAqL0AJ0cF3oe5XDFH43fL5MAfApRVTzrHgCfQmRF +rJjaZcg8at52lND2aPVENY= =EKXD -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Sept. 16, 2008

(redhat,fedora)(LONG) yum.repos.d? for local-net base RPMs

by Doug Mildram

Hi! I had imperfect luck googling the best/easiest answer to this one. Maybe I just need a good "yum book/tutorial". I may have solved (poorly or OK) my "simulated challenge" (planning for an RHCE exam) which is: Let's say I had no Internet, but I did have RedHat RPM's on a local server, so doing a new-install with JUST the first boot cd, then linux askmethod (chose ftp/nfs/http, whatever the server's offering) And did the install using network'd RPMs. Later, say I wanna "yum install" something-else missed earlier, without manually pointing to RPMs. (keep using yum, without Internet). Out of the box, yum didnt adjust itself to my "askmethod" location. Tis on the RHCE exam prep list: "configure to update/install pkgs from remote repositories using yum or pup" I'll attempt (poorly,toomuch...) to finetune a more specific QUESTION: .....................How to modify the yum (config or yum.repos.d/files) IN ORDER TO: either REPLACE ( I managed this) or ADD TO (more intelligently) to use a local-network source for "base RPMs" (whatever comes on the .iso CD/DVD's , a likely RPM stash/set) Here's one answer that might be OK in the isolated situation: a) Comment OUT primary line in /etc/yum.repos.d/*file within [base] (ymmv, "baseurl" or "mirrorlist" line, look for comments/fallbacks) then b) add ONE LINE "baseurl=ftp:...", whatever the server's offering. I'll assume ==dumb to create a NEW /etc/yum.repos.d file with [base] or [??] Also assume there's better ways to solve this. ====== here's a comparison of a centOS 4 vs rhel 5 /etc/yum/repos.d : CentOS release 4.5 (Final) [doug]$ pwd /etc/yum.repos.d [doug]$ grep \\\[ * CentOS-Base.repo:[base] CentOS-Base.repo:[update] CentOS-Base.repo:[addons] CentOS-Base.repo:[extras] CentOS-Base.repo:[centosplus] CentOS-Base.repo:[contrib] CentOS-Media.repo:[c4-media] ==== centOS 5 looks the same as above/centOS4. but RHEL 5 is quite different in yum.repos.d below:=======RHEL 5 workstation: $ cat /etc/redhat-release Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client release 5.2 (Tikanga) [doug]$ ls /etc/yum.repos.d rhel-debuginfo.repo # ONLY ONE short FILE , # and it's ignored ("enabled=0") anyways. ## NOTE LACK OF visible [base], [updates], etc.... So there's some hidden magic here, neither in /etc/yum.conf. [doug]$ cat /etc/yum.repos.d/rhel-debuginfo.repo [rhel-debuginfo] name=Red Hat Enterprise Linux $releasever - $basearch - Debug baseurl=ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/redhat/linux/enterprise/$releasever/en/os/… enabled=0 gpgcheck=1 gpgkey=file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-redhat-release oops, too much info. Favorite yum pointer for this topic, or just advice welcome! thx -doug

Sept. 8, 2008

OPENINGS in MA - Multiple Linux kernel roles contract & perm (mid to Prin level)

by John Spencer

We have several clients in MA with openings for Linux engineers. I have included some info below, but have not included all roles. If you are interested in hearing/finding out more details, please give me a call at the # below or send me an email with your updated resume. We also have a referral bonus program so if you know someone else looking, please forward this along to them. Linux drivers/kernel builds (12+ mth contract in northern MA) KEYS: Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations; Mid/Senior level software developer responsible for user mode device drivers and Linux kernel builds, configurations and customizations. Additional responsibilities include upgrade, download, install of Linux and application software on a running Linux system with little disruption of normal operation. - Candidate should have experience in Linux tool chain, runtime library and utility configuration, and building. Detailed understanding of the interaction of these utilities and the underlying Linux environment is required. Linux Kernel Engineer (perm in 495/Mass Pike area) Responsibilities: A minimum of 8 years of software development experience with a focus on operating systems, and device drivers, preferably on Linux or a UNIX variant. Proficient in Linux Kernel Architecture, the Linux 2.4 and 2.6 Kernels, Experience working with complex state machines. Experience developing Linux kernel mode and user mode device drivers. Linux Engineer (perm in northern MA) Our customer is looking for a Software Engineer with C/C++ (strong C preferred) and Linux based user space application software development experience (not embedded). Must have Excellent C programming and debugging skills, should have some C++ as well. Excellent design and specification skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with networking and distributed systems Understanding and experience designing and implementing socket, multithreaded and multi-process application Linux and Embedded system experience. 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 <mailto:risaac@symphonysv.com> Symphony Services 1 Technology Park Drive Westford , MA 01886 www.symphonysv.com <blocked::file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\hripley-boyd\Application %20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.symphonysv.com> This electronic transmission (and any attached documents) contains information from Symphony Services and is for the sole use of the individual or entity it is addressed to. If you receive this message in error, please notify me and destroy the attached message (and all attached documents) immediately.

Sept. 3, 2008

CNR updating?

by Bill Mills-Curran

I put linspire on a laptop many months ago (better support for my wireless card). I would have expected some kind of notification that software updates are available for applications, but I see nothing indicating that I should update things. I'm using ubuntu on other systems, so I'm familiar with that update method. What do I do to poll for updates with CNR? Thanks, Bill

Sept. 2, 2008

Re: [Wlug] raid1

by John Stoffel

Simeon> I'd like to set up Raid-1 on my computer. I have 2 500Gig Simeon> hds, one of which is empty, and one of which has data (that I Simeon> want to keep). I found this guide, Simeon> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Raid (I use Ubuntu), and liked the Simeon> "super simple md" recipe, but I'm not sure how to do this so Simeon> that I don't loose data. (I searched around, but the only Simeon> thing I found required the alternate install CD, which I have Simeon> issues with.) It's pretty simple actually, and what helps is that you have an empty drive. The basic steps would be to: 1. Build an MD device onto the new drive, using RAID1, but with a drive missing. I'd make a pair of primary partitions, one of about 1gb, the other the remaining space. Use the 1GB partition for a /boot partition. 2. Then partition the new MD device (md0 say) or put LVM on top of it to make your devices. 3. Copy your data from the old non-RAID partitions onto the new ones. 4. When you're done, blow away all the old disk stuff, then add it into the RAID1 md0 device as the other half of the mirror. The KEY thing to realize here is that to make sure your system can continue to boot properly, you will need: - bootloader on both disk's MBRs - a non-RAID1 boot partition on both disks - testing, testing, testing. Good luck! John

Aug. 27, 2008

clarification, raid

by Simeon MacMillen

On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:43 PM, Doug Mildram <dmildram(a)gmail.com> wrote: > for safety how bout a 3rd disk > OR box on your network to ftp/push a "dump" or "tar" file to? Are you suggesting that I don't use Raid at all or that I just back up my stuff before I start? > > stated otherwise, how much data to copy (vs what size older disks do > you have in the near-junk-pile?) I have more data on the 500 Gb drive than I have space on my spare 80 Gb drive...so it sounds like backing up is not an option (unless you have another idea). I might add that the drives have about 7 partitions each. Would it be possible to set up raid one partition at a time, backing up each partition b/f setup? Simeon > (I know: the fun answer is the one that's the coolest. Who doesnt > cross their fingers doing a "resize2fs"?) > > I'm home studying UNIX/rh/lvm/etc anyways so if you wanna call, I'd > probably enjoy helping/talking. > > -doug 508 847 8926 >

Aug. 26, 2008

OPENING - Linux kernel build role (mid to Sr level)

by John Spencer

Our client in MA has an opening for a Mid to Sr level Linux kernel engineer. This is a 12+ mth contract. Linux Kernel Build Engineer Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations; Mid/Senior level software developer responsible for some user mode device drivers but mostly Linux kernel builds, configurations, and customizations. Candidate is expected to have some experience of design and implementation of Linux device-drivers and or system utilities and have worked in a fast paced environment Specifics: - 5+ years experience with C, C++ or assembly-language programming for Linux. * 2+ years experience designing, developing and implementing Linux and/or Unix device drivers. - Willing to do debug and code optimization, boot sequencing, linking, initial down loader, and performance tuning type work - The candidate must be adaptable, flexible and willing to take on new challenges. - The candidate must be a team player, and must be able to work with multiple engineering and cross-functional teams. Additional Desirable Skills - Working with Broadcom and MIPS based processors/targets * Experienced with hardware features such as CPU/memory architectures, DMA engines, Boot loaders, I2C, PCI, Ethernet, USB, IEEE-1394, RS-232, etc. 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 <mailto:risaac@symphonysv.com> Symphony Services 1 Technology Park Drive Westford , MA 01886 www.symphonysv.com <blocked::file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\hripley-boyd\Application %20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.symphonysv.com> This electronic transmission (and any attached documents) contains information from Symphony Services and is for the sole use of the individual or entity it is addressed to. If you receive this message in error, please notify me and destroy the attached message (and all attached documents) immediately.

Aug. 26, 2008

raid1

by Simeon MacMillen

I'd like to set up Raid-1 on my computer. I have 2 500Gig hds, one of which is empty, and one of which has data (that I want to keep). I found this guide, https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Raid (I use Ubuntu), and liked the "super simple md" recipe, but I'm not sure how to do this so that I don't loose data. (I searched around, but the only thing I found required the alternate install CD, which I have issues with.) Any help would be appreciated. Simeon MacMillen

Aug. 26, 2008

I'm running late this evening.....

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 ...so if I'm not there right at 7:00 PM, please start without me. I should be there by 7:10 PM at the latest, traffic permitting. Thanks, and my apologies, Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org) Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393) Amateur Radio: KB1OIQ -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIreoMHl0iXDssISsRApv8AJ4w2BZvh//ODIBZGtwyq1B+mSsD+ACcD6DX lp0vCxqmXKNTryin+zFly2I= =q8DI -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Aug. 21, 2008