Hello all -
Over the weekend, the machine that serves as the WLUG mail
had a major hard drive crash. As a result, the working copy of the
WLUG mailing list is now a fine black powder floating around the inside
of the hard drive case. While the list has been restored from a
backup copy, this has caused a few changes:
- since it was a slightly older copy, a few people who
have unsubscribed may be back on, and vice versa. you
can go to http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug
to fix this.
- all preferences and passwords have been reset. same
page as above to fix this.
- the URLs have changed slightly - the .cgi portion
has been removed (Rob - can you fix this on the WLUG
web page, please?)
Other than that, everything should be back to normal. Please feel free
to email me if you have any problems, questions, etc.
--
Frank Sweetser rasmusin at wpi.edu, fs at suave.net | $ x 14
Full-time WPI Network Tech, Part time Linux/Perl guy |
: - cut in regexps
I don't think we reached consensus on that. We're still backtracking...
-- Larry Wall in <199710291922.LAA07101(a)wall.org>
Hi:
How does $15 sound. Call Jeff at 508-831-7455 on Monday we have about 30
monitors to choose from!!
Walter Doyle
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3. Wanted: Used monitor (Andy Stewart)
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From: Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net>
Organization: Worcester Linux Users' Group
To: "Worcester Linux Users' Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org>
Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 00:35:31 -0400
Subject: [Wlug] Linux job opportunity
Reply-To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org
HI Everybody,
Here is a job opportunity that was recently sent to me. If interested,
please
don't reply to the list or to me, but to the recruiter named below.
Helene Fitch Friedlander
HR Representative
* (978) 461-7148 Fax (978) 461-3720
* helene.fitch(a)stratus.com
S T R A T U S T E C H N O L O G I E S
Code 03-076 & 03-075
Job Title Software Engineer III (Linux)
Occupation Software Engineering
Location Maynard, MA
Description
Will participate as a member of a small team of engineers working on the
development and support of a Fault Tolerant version of Linux that runs on
Stratus' Fault Tolerant IA32 HW. The work will be focused on 1)
participating in the ongoing new development efforts to keep current with
the latest versions Linux, 2) port our FT Linux to the latest Stratus HW
platforms, 3)the productionization of our FT Linux SW and 4) providing
support to Stratus' existing Technology Partners (i.e. - bugs fixes). The
areas that we have made and continue to make modifications in Linux include
providing for SCSI and PCI hot-plug support (including surprise removal of
devices), overall hardening of a select set of Linux device drivers to adapt
them for Stratus' Fault Tolerant environment and making Linux work with
Stratus' FT Hardware.
Experience 6+ years of Software development experience with at least 2+
years in Linux/Unix software development, including systems level Linux
development. Ability to switch gears quickly and work on multiple problems
simultaneously, Strong communication skills essential. Ability to work well
within a team environment required. Must have Linux kernel development
and/or device driver development. Experience in Linux SCSI a major plus.
BSCS/BSEE or equivalent experience
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Andy Stewart, Founder
Worcester Linux Users' Group
Worcester, MA USA
http://www.wlug.org
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From: Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net>
Organization: Worcester Linux Users' Group
To: "Worcester Linux Users' Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org>
Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 01:28:18 -0400
Subject: [Wlug] Hard drive crashed!
Reply-To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org
HI everybody,
I've been out of touch all week due to a catastrophic hard drive failure.
My
hard drive is only 1.5 years old and its an IBM Ultrastar 18 GB SCSI drive
with a 5 year warranty. IBM/Hitachi will be getting it back assuming it
fails their diags, which I have to run as a prerequisite to getting an RMA.
Naturally, they are DOS based diags. They have incredibly fussy rules about
packing the drive for shipment, lest one voids one's warranty (say that
three
times fast).
Believe it or not, it died while I was doing the tape backup!!
I lost about 1 weeks worth of Quicken transactions and the photos from my
sister's wedding (which I can recover from CDs previously burned for other
family members). I got lucky.
The moral of the story is: Make sure you do your backups! This is the 2nd
hard drive that I've lost in the last 12 months (the first one was over 5
years old).
Or, just run most of your machines as LTSP clients and don't worry about
disks..... :-)
Later,
Andy
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Andy Stewart, Founder
Worcester Linux Users' Group
Worcester, MA USA
http://www.wlug.org
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From: Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net>
Organization: Worcester Linux Users' Group
To: "Worcester Linux Users' Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org>
Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 01:54:55 -0400
Subject: [Wlug] Wanted: Used monitor
Reply-To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org
Hi everybody,
I'm looking for a used monitor as a spare for my basement lab bench:
14" or 15"
Multi sync
Capable of at least 1024x768 at 72 Hz (or better)
Relatively good cosmetic condition
Excellent working condition
Cheap(!)
If you have something which might interest me, contact me directly and we
can
negotiate.
Thanks,
Andy
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Andy Stewart, Founder
Worcester Linux Users' Group
Worcester, MA USA
http://www.wlug.org
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HI everybody,
Our next meeting shall be held in Kinnicutt Hall on the WPI campus on
Wednesday, September 10th, at 7:00 PM. Note that this location is not the
same as last month. This is the room that we generally use for our meetings.
At this meeting, the topic will be "An Introduction to Linux for Newcomers",
and the intended audience is people who do not know much (if anything) about
Linux, but do have experience with computers and perhaps Windows.
I'll prepare some slides and discuss the following topics (and perhaps more):
o What is Linux?
o Origins of Linux
o Software licensing
o Computer requirements (memory, disk space, etc)
o How to obtain a copy of Linux
o How to "test drive" Linux without messing up my computer
o More...
o Q/A session during the meeting and afterwards
o Demo of a single CD version of Linux which won't modify your existing files
on the C: drive
o Giveaway: copies of a single CD version of Linux (probably Knoppix and/or
Suse Live Eval - can somebody help me burn a few copies?)
Bring your friends - let's see if we can get them to at least "kick the tires"
on Linux.
After the meeting, we'll adjourn to the Boynton Restaurant for pizza and beer.
See ya there!
Andy
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Andy Stewart, Founder
Worcester Linux Users' Group
Worcester, MA USA
http://www.wlug.org
OS: Red Hat 9
Q1: sendmail...
I have my sendmail configured to masquerade my outgoing email with my
cable ISP's domain (charter.net) However, I have not found out how
to convert my local username to the username I have at my ISP. Any
ideas?
BTW, I've configured Pine just fine for this. I'd just like take the
extra step and have sendmail take care of all mailer utilities.
Q2: CUPS...
What's the best/right way to upgrade from LPRng to CUPS?
I understand that HP printers work better under CUPS. True or False?
TIA,
Bill
