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Re: new mutt user ?'s

by Bob George

On Sat, 2003-11-29 at 17:24, Bill Mills-Curran wrote: > I've made the switch from pine to mutt, and I have 2 questions. > [...] I've tried Mutt in the past, but ran into a few problems. The biggest has to do with using it with a hierarchy of IMAP folders. I'd like Mutt to flag (highlight) folder with unread messages. Last time I tried, I could get it to highlight folders with new (since last session) messages, but not "remember" older, unread messages. I've gone through several howtos, but never could get this to work. Anyone doing this now? - Bob

Dec. 1, 2003

Re: Router/firewall

by Bob George

On Sat, 2003-11-29 at 22:23, Doug Chamberlin wrote: > [...] > Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall? Or a Linux firewall with a basic WAP hanging off a protected interface? Unfortunately, such a critter seems to cost nearly as much the full-blown, wireless router/firewall products, but they're still a bit less if you can find them. I found Netgear and Buffalo units locally, for about $120, with a preference for the latter as it has MANY more configuration options for logging and security. I use the basic 802.11 features to protect the link (WEP/WPA, MAC filtering), and count on my Linux firewall to protect me from wireless "outsiders" just as I expect it to protect me against Internet-based "outsiders". This gives me an extra layer of protection from wireless They have to get IN to the wireless network -- harder but theoretically not impossible -- and then past my firewall rules to actually DO anything, at which point hopefully snort and arpwatch have alerted me). True, a commercial product does the basics, and far more simply. But then, I wouldn't be using Linux for security if I wanted to take the easiest route. I'm checking out the host-based AP efforts, but haven't made that jump quit yet. I do like the little commercial products, as they'll fit into tight places to allow better antenna coverage. - Bob

Dec. 1, 2003

Re: [Wlug] Router/firewall

by Brian J. Conway

I just set up a new Linksys 802.11G wireless router/firewall at my dad's place this past week, and it's fantastic. It did require a firmware upgrade to get everything working like it should (and added some nice filtering functionality at the same time), but overall he was very pleased. My $0.02. -b On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 11:20:37 -0500 (EST) mlong(a)datalong.com wrote: > That is a fair question Doug. I have been experiencing some problems > with my current firewall/router and since there are other brands > available I thought I would see if anyone had any experiences to share. > > > At 11/27/2003 01:38 AM (Thursday), mlong(a)datalong.com wrote: > > > >>I am looking to replace a Linksys router/firewall with a wireless > >>router/firewall > >>solution and was wondering what routers others would recommend. > > > > Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall? > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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

Nov. 30, 2003

Re: [Wlug] Router/firewall

by mlong＠datalong.com

That is a fair question Doug. I have been experiencing some problems with my current firewall/router and since there are other brands available I thought I would see if anyone had any experiences to share. > At 11/27/2003 01:38 AM (Thursday), mlong(a)datalong.com wrote: > >>I am looking to replace a Linksys router/firewall with a wireless >>router/firewall >>solution and was wondering what routers others would recommend. > > Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall? > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >

Nov. 30, 2003

RE: [Wlug] Router/firewall

by Mike

You already have the Linksys router just ad any wireless access point behind it for a reduced cost. This way you can still have a wired network in your house/office and a wireless network as well. An access point without the "router" portion should be cheaper and can offer you more options in control i.e. rules for the wired intranet and different rules for the wireless intranet. I have an older Proxim unit that works well. It uses a PCMCIA card as well as the remote "users" so it's very upgradeable without the need to change the whole unit. ~ Michael LaPointe ~ HorizonNet Communications ~ Http://allLongdistance.com ~ Mailto:mike@alllongdistance.com > -----Original Message----- > From: wlug-bounces(a)mail.wlug.org > [mailto:wlug-bounces@mail.wlug.org] On Behalf Of Doug Chamberlin > Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 10:24 PM > To: Worcester Linux Users Group > Subject: Re: [Wlug] Router/firewall > > > At 11/27/2003 01:38 AM (Thursday), mlong(a)datalong.com wrote: > > >I am looking to replace a Linksys router/firewall with a wireless > >router/firewall > >solution and was wondering what routers others would recommend. > > Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall? > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

Nov. 30, 2003

Re: [Wlug] Router/firewall

by Doug Chamberlin

At 11/27/2003 01:38 AM (Thursday), mlong(a)datalong.com wrote: >I am looking to replace a Linksys router/firewall with a wireless >router/firewall >solution and was wondering what routers others would recommend. Err, why not a Linksys wireless router/firewall?

Nov. 30, 2003

new mutt user ?'s

by Bill Mills-Curran

I've made the switch from pine to mutt, and I have 2 questions. 1. Why is mutt so slow in sending outgoing email? Pine delivered outgoing email quickly, but mutt seems MUCH slower -- too slow to even consider that there's a performance problem. It seems to be some issue about how it interfaces with sendmail. (I'm using my own machine as an outgoing relay through my web services provider.) 2. I had set up a filter in pine to move "[SPAM]" subject lines to a different folder. Should I try the same thing with mutt, or should I use procmail? (I'm not sure of the syntax.) mutt syntax? I can't find anything that looks right at all. procmail syntax? I already have spamassassin set up: :0fw: spamassassin.lock | /usr/bin/spamc So I think I need to add: :0 * ^Subject: *\[SPAM\] $HOME/Mail/autospam (I'm a newbie with procmail, too.) TIA, Bill

Nov. 29, 2003

Router/firewall

by mlong＠datalong.com

I am looking to replace a Linksys router/firewall with a wireless router/firewall solution and was wondering what routers others would recommend. Thanks, Mike

Nov. 27, 2003

Ultimate Linux Box

by Andy Stewart

HI everybody, I received this e-mail which I am forwarding to you. Go to the website mentioned in the e-mail and register if you are interested in possibly winning the $5000 Ultimate Linux Box as featured in Linux Journal magazine. I'd be happy to let the winner share with me... :-) Later, Andy -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA USA http://www.wlug.org

Nov. 27, 2003

FYI: J2ME and Sharp Zaurus meeting

by Doug Chamberlin

As a cross ref, I just thought I'd mention an upcoming meeting of the J2ME User Group on Dec 4th at 6pm in Cambridge. The topic of the evening will be the Sharp Zaurus PDA (running Linux, of course) and how to get Java apps, especially networked apps, running on it. Please register at the web site if you intend to come. http://www.altisimo.com/sigj2me.shtml

Nov. 26, 2003