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Re: [Wlug] Repartitioning for Installfest

by Pete Wason

Ryan Caron wrote: > As I mentioned in an earlier email, the Worcester Area Association for > Computing Machinery will be having a Linux Installfest on March 27th. We > are working under the assumption that many of the people that will attend > will want to keep their Windows installations as well. Therefore, we need > a nondestructive repartitioning software package. It would also be nice > if we could make an image of their hard drive before we do anything so we > can ensure the integrity of the data if something were to go wrong. > > Unfortunately, the IT departments does not have copies of Partition Magic > or Ghost that we could use for the event. Does anybody have an > appropriately licensed copy of the software that we could use , or know of > Open Source / Freeware alternatives that are as reliable as their > commercial counterparts? Does someone's place of work have such software > that they would be willing for the ACM to use for the event? Is anybody > aware of Open Source / Freeware alternatives that are just as reliable as > these software packages (these systems will probably be using NTFS, which > is much more fickle than FAT32 when it comes to these things) > > Any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated, and the ACM > welcomes the WLUG to the Installfest on the 27th. > I own a copy of PartitionMagic 7.0 - not the latest, but I use it for client work and for my own machine from time to time. It seems to work fine on NTFS. I'm willing to loan a copy of it for the Installfest - let me know the details. On a related note, I'm still looking for some linuxy/networky help here at my place. I can't pay much, if anything, but maybe we could work out a deal. Latex, Pete Wason

March 3, 2004

Re: [Wlug] Repartitioning for Installfest

by frank p

On Tue, 2 Mar 2004, Mike Frysinger wrote: > > qtparted and/or just parted ? SystemRescueCD (http://www.sysresccd.org/) is a live-cd that has both those utilities included. I've personally used it to resize an ntfs partition on my winXP laptop, and that seemed to work well (had to disable system-restore and then defrag first, of course). The tools page: http://www.sysresccd.org/systools.en.php also claims to include a Ghost clone, called 'partimage', though I've not personally used it. The latest beta version of the 'ntfsresize' tool is also claiming to now be able to move files on an ntfs partition, but AFAIK it's not included in any nice graphical utils or live-cd's... yet. -frank p

March 3, 2004

Re: [Wlug] Repartitioning for Installfest

by Mike Frysinger

On Tuesday 02 March 2004 08:38 pm, Ryan Caron wrote: > Unfortunately, the IT departments does not have copies of Partition Magic > or Ghost that we could use for the event. Does anybody have an > appropriately licensed copy of the software that we could use , or know of > Open Source / Freeware alternatives that are as reliable as their > commercial counterparts? qtparted and/or just parted ? -mike

March 3, 2004

Repartitioning for Installfest

by Ryan Caron

As I mentioned in an earlier email, the Worcester Area Association for Computing Machinery will be having a Linux Installfest on March 27th. We are working under the assumption that many of the people that will attend will want to keep their Windows installations as well. Therefore, we need a nondestructive repartitioning software package. It would also be nice if we could make an image of their hard drive before we do anything so we can ensure the integrity of the data if something were to go wrong. Unfortunately, the IT departments does not have copies of Partition Magic or Ghost that we could use for the event. Does anybody have an appropriately licensed copy of the software that we could use , or know of Open Source / Freeware alternatives that are as reliable as their commercial counterparts? Does someone's place of work have such software that they would be willing for the ACM to use for the event? Is anybody aware of Open Source / Freeware alternatives that are just as reliable as these software packages (these systems will probably be using NTFS, which is much more fickle than FAT32 when it comes to these things) Any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated, and the ACM welcomes the WLUG to the Installfest on the 27th. Sincerely, Ryan Caron ACM Secretary

March 3, 2004

Surge Protectors (Not Linux Specific...)

by Chuck Noyes

Hi all, This is not Linux specific, but there must some EE types that can answer my question. What's the REAL meaning of the Juole rating on surge protectors? Is 3000 joules "better" than 2000 joules? Is there a "minimum" joule rating that is considered good enough for most common environments? Thanks for your help, -Chuck -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/

March 2, 2004

Can you spot the (one) syntax error?

by Keith Wright

Here's a funny cartoon about how Microsoft has syntax errors in their Pascal code (or something): http://www.msnbc.com/comics/daily.asp?sFile=ft040301 -- Keith

March 2, 2004

FYI: Linux Training Seminar

by Al Reinhart

The Greater Boston Network Users Group presents AN INTRODUCTION TO LINUX an intensive learning experience for network professionals The Greater Boston Network Users Group presents another of its popular full-day "bootcamp" intensive training seminars. This time the topic is an introduction to Linux for network professionals. This program will be taught by experienced instructors and provide you with a strong basic understanding of the Linux operating system. As part of the program, you will be given your own CD-ROM containing a fully functional Linux operating system which you can take home and install on your own personal computer. Saturday, March 20, 2004 8:30AM to 4:30PM Continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included. Carlson Auditorium Mount Ida College 777 Dedham Street Newton, Massachusetts Directions can be found here: http://www.mountida.edu/sp.cfm?pageid=373 The program will consist of four sessions, each taught by experts in their fields: Session 1 Introduction to Linux and considerations in selecting a Linux distribution. Session 2 Basic Linux Commands, common directories and file structures. Session 3 Advanced Applications including networking and desktop applications. Session 4 System Administration: user accounts, privileges, and security considerations. The full cost of the seminar, including all instructional materials and Linux CD-ROM is $100 in advance or $115 at the door. Advance reservations must be received no later than Friday, March 13. No refunds for cancellations received after that date. To register conveniently on line using your credit card through PayPal, go to the BNUG web page: http://www.bnug.org/linux.htm Or print out the registration form below and mail it with a check to: Boston Network Users Group 9 Ross Road - Dept. T Lexington, MA 02421 This is an educational seminar and NOT a vendor presentation. BNUG intensive training seminars have been called the biggest training bargain in New England. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Mail-in Registration Form AN INTRODUCTION TO LINUX Carlson Auditorium Mount Ida College 777 Dedham Street Newton, Massachusetts Saturday, March 20, 2004 Yes! I would like to attend the Greater Boston Network Users Group seminar "Introduction to Linux" which will be held on the campus of Mount Ida College in Newton on March 20, 2004. The full cost of this seminar, including all instructional materials and Linux CD-ROM is $100 payable in advance. I understand that advance reservations must be received no later than Friday, March 13 and that there will be no refunds for cancellations received after that date. (Those without advance registration will be charged $115 at the door for admission to the seminar, subject to available space.) Space is limited! Mail this form with your check today! ___________________________________________________ Your Name ___________________________________________________ Your Mailing Address ___________________________________________________ City State Zip ___________________________________________________ Work Phone Home Phone ___________________________________________________ Email address Company affiliation Are you a member of BNUG? [ ] YES [ ] NO To register by mail print out this form and mail it with a check for $100 to: Introduction to Linux Boston Network Users Group 9 Ross Road - Dept. T Lexington, MA 02421 (DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO MOUNT IDA COLLEGE!) Note: This educational seminar is designed to help computer networking professionals and others in related fields maintain and enhance their technical skills. The cost of this seminar may be reimbursable by your company or deductible for tax purposes. Check with your employer or tax advisor. Greater Boston Network Users Group 2004. All rights reserved.

Feb. 29, 2004

Re: [Wlug] Re: Jenny

by Frank Sweetser

On Fri, Feb 27, 2004 at 09:31:01PM -0500, Bob George wrote: > Charles R. Anderson <cra(a)WPI.EDU> wrote: > > [...] > > WPI's mail system filters out virii. > > Clam found bagle in the attachments, as did f-prot. This virus is sufficiently new that the campus mail filter didn't have the appropriate signature. I've contacted one of the people who administers it, and he's updated the signatures. No more of this virus should make it through any WPI campus mail. -- Frank Sweetser fs at wpi.edu WPI Network Engineer

Feb. 28, 2004

Re: Jenny

by Bob George

Charles R. Anderson <cra(a)WPI.EDU> wrote: > [...] > WPI's mail system filters out virii. Clam found bagle in the attachments, as did f-prot. - Bob

Feb. 28, 2004

Re: [Wlug] Re: Jenny

by Charles R. Anderson

On Fri, Feb 27, 2004 at 07:50:26PM -0500, Bob George wrote: > frank p <fspoz3(a)WPI.EDU> wrote: > > Uh oh. Looks like someone (24.78.137.10) has the Bagle.c > > virus... > > Hmm... even more interesting that bitdefender (BDC/Linux-Console v7.0 (build > 2492) under debian), updated a few minutes ago, doesn't seem to detect it. > Fortunately, ClamAV (clamdscan / ClamAV version 0.60+BugFixesFromCVS-20030916) > does after forcing an update. I think I'll update my clamav update cycle "just > a bit." WPI's mail system filters out virii.

Feb. 28, 2004