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Re: [Wlug] WLUG BBQ - UPDATE 6:00 pm (almost)

by Gregory Avedissian

Rain stopped. Sun is peeking through the clouds.

Aug. 10, 2011

Re: [Wlug] WLUG BBQ - UPDATE 5:35 pm

by Chuck Anderson

Agreed! On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 05:37:11PM -0400, Gregory Avedissian wrote: > According to the radar, the storm will only last about 20 minutes, and then > we'll have clear skies. Food is here, three of us are here so far. > > Party is ON. > > See you soon.

Aug. 10, 2011

Re: [Wlug] WLUG BBQ - UPDATE 5:35 pm

by Gregory Avedissian

According to the radar, the storm will only last about 20 minutes, and then we'll have clear skies. Food is here, three of us are here so far. Party is ON. See you soon.

Aug. 10, 2011

WLUG BBQ

by E Johnson

Hi everyone, The annual WLUG BBQ is tomorrow! Time & location & contact info has already been posted on the list. We have salad, cheese & crackers, plus a few extra goodies, & the condiments. Dogs, burgers & buns are allegedly arriving. So we expect the event to be enjoyable. A few news items & reminders: 1. We have been fairly bug-free this year, which still seems to be the case. But it is raining now, so, we'll know when we now. 2. Our Driveway is for deliveries (tables/chairs, coolers, etc., but not for Event Parking. There should be adequate parking on Hudson St. If you have a special Parking need, please let me know: iris.gates(a)gmail.com 3. We do not have an icemaker. Whoever is bringing the non-BYOB drinks (the soda), please bring cooler plus ice. If you BYOB, please provide your own cooling technique (cooler & ice) 4. My apt. is on the 3rd floor, so note that the Facilities are a few steps up. 5. Someone has promised to bring a table. That would be greatly useful. Perhaps a second table, even a small card table, would be helpful. 6. BYO lawn chair. 7. Wireless will be on & accessible, but I have not tested it in backyard. 8. If it rains or hails or otherwise becomes inclement, we can adjourn to my apt. Tall people may need a hardhat, but we can cram in. 9. Arts Worcester event is going on in Elm Park lately; there are a few things to see, should anyone wish to take a short walk. Elm Park is only a few steps away. 10. Sign on light pole out front will say WLUG. A Penguin is allegedly arriving, but no clue where he will be located. ## Who is bringing plates, cups, forks & spoons? Could you please check in here before Noon Wed. (my final shopping trip)? TY. See you tomorrow! Liz J

Aug. 9, 2011

Re: [Wlug] Solved: X apps no longer work with sudo after upgrade to Squeeze

by Jason Couture

Glad to be of assistance! This e-mail transmission, including any attachments, is intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this transmission in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and permanently delete this transmission, including any attachments. On Aug 9, 2011 3:52 PM, "Theodore Ruegsegger" <gruntly(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Jason Couture wrote: >> Have you tried using gksudo? > > Aha! That's the answer. Works fine, no reason to alter /etc/sudoers. > > Thanks very much! > > Ted Ruegsegger > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Aug. 9, 2011

Re: [Wlug] Solved: X apps no longer work with sudo after upgrade to Squeeze

by Theodore Ruegsegger

Jason Couture wrote: > Have you tried using gksudo? Aha! That's the answer. Works fine, no reason to alter /etc/sudoers. Thanks very much! Ted Ruegsegger

Aug. 9, 2011

Re: [Wlug] Solved: X apps no longer work with sudo after upgrade to Squeeze

by Jason Couture

Have you tried using gksudo? This e-mail transmission, including any attachments, is intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this transmission in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and permanently delete this transmission, including any attachments. On Aug 9, 2011 2:12 PM, "Theodore Ruegsegger" <gruntly(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Gregory Avedissian wrote: >> I can't set you straight, and I don't know the security implications, but >> this works: >> >> ssh -X user@remote-host >> su-to-root -X -c <command> >> >> You might be asked for the root password, the user password or neither, >> depending on your setup. > > Hmm...hadn't heard of su-to-root before; thanks. Googling suggests > it's a shell script, though it doesn't seem to be available on my > Ubuntu karmic or the repositories. I did find something called sux > which is an X-preserving wrapper around su. Alas, since I've disabled > the root password, I can't use that. > > I'm a little surprised sudo doesn't have a way of doing this without > security risks, since the maintainers are obviously aware of the issue > and there's enough information in the environment to deduce the > correct .Xauthority. Perhaps in the next release. > > Thanks for the reply, > Ted > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Aug. 9, 2011

Re: [Wlug] Solved: X apps no longer work with sudo after upgrade to Squeeze

by Theodore Ruegsegger

Gregory Avedissian wrote: > I can't set you straight, and I don't know the security implications, but > this works: > > ssh -X user@remote-host > su-to-root -X -c <command> > > You might be asked for the root password, the user password or neither, > depending on your setup. Hmm...hadn't heard of su-to-root before; thanks. Googling suggests it's a shell script, though it doesn't seem to be available on my Ubuntu karmic or the repositories. I did find something called sux which is an X-preserving wrapper around su. Alas, since I've disabled the root password, I can't use that. I'm a little surprised sudo doesn't have a way of doing this without security risks, since the maintainers are obviously aware of the issue and there's enough information in the environment to deduce the correct .Xauthority. Perhaps in the next release. Thanks for the reply, Ted

Aug. 9, 2011

Re: [Wlug] Solved: X apps no longer work with sudo after upgrade to Squeeze

by Gregory Avedissian

I can't set you straight, and I don't know the security implications, but this works: ssh -X user@remote-host su-to-root -X -c <command> You might be asked for the root password, the user password or neither, depending on your setup. Greg On 08/06/2011 07:40 PM, Theodore Ruegsegger wrote: > Hmm...my diagnosis was flawed. I had written: >> It looks like the newer version of sudo no longer preserves $HOME by >> default... > > It looks like the older version didn't preserve $HOME either; instead > it somehow preserved the .Xauthority information itself. As the > manpage implies, forcing it to preserve $HOME could have some security > implications. If someone knows of a more straightforward solution, > please share! > > Ted Ruegsegger > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

Aug. 9, 2011

Re: [Wlug] Reminder: WLUG BBQ: Wednesday, August 10, 6pm

by Chuck Anderson

I have the giant Tux, originally made by Doug Waud. In-Reply-To: <CABmZTj1nKqQebf74eQjoLPGC5ZctSOkoAco1YrvzSJTNi-miZw(a)mail.gmail.com> On Sat, Aug 06, 2011 at 08:01:45PM -0400, E Johnson wrote: > All of the above is correct, except I do not have a Tux Penguin. > A sign affixed to the light pole out front will say 'WLUG' & I will attempt > to draw an image of a Tux-like penguin on it. > > Everyone is welcome. See you then. > Liz J > > On 5 August 2011 22:57, Chuck Anderson <cra(a)wpi.edu> wrote: > > > Hi gang, > > > > The WLUG BBQ is coming up next week, Wednesday, August 10, starting at > > 6pm. Thanks to those who volunteered to bring items, and thanks to > > our hostess Liz Johnson. We'll have hot dogs, burgers, bratwurst, all > > the fixings, some chips/snacks, salad and soda. The grill will be > > fired up if anyone has something else they'd like to grill, and > > desserts would be welcome as well. There will be a cooler or two and > > some ice for BYOB. People should bring a lawn chair for themselves if > > they wish to sit down. Based on past BBQ's, I'm expecting about 15-20 > > people, perhaps more. > > > > The address: > > > > 34 Hudson St, Worcester, MA (It is a green house, one house south of > > Elm St. Elm St runs east/west along Elm Park and Hudson St is one > > block east of Park Ave.) > > > > Look for a "WLUG" sign on the city light pole, as well as a big Tux > > Penguin. If you get lost you can call Liz at 508-471-4407. > > > > Hope to see you there! > > Chuck > > WLUG President

Aug. 7, 2011