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REMINDER: Upcoming Meeting
by Andy Stewart May 17, 2005

May 17, 2005

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI Everybody, The next WLUG meeting is coming up fast - Thursday, May 19th, at 7:00 PM in the Access Grid room on the WPI campus in Worcester, MA USA. Directions can be found on the WLUG website. At this meeting, our guest speaker will be Jason Schonberg. Jason will give us a talk about Linux on Appliances at this meeting. No, we're not talking about booting Linux on your coffee maker or toaster (or Christmas tree, Chuck). This talk will include a discussion of compiler and development issues for embedded systems. There will also be a demonstration involving the Cobalt Qube2. I'll bring the following items for free give-a-way: - Ubuntu Linux CDs (I still have about 30 of these) - pens from Linux Journal - corkscrews from CodeWeavers - yes, I'm cleaning up !! ...and these items for raffle: - Postal2 - Share the Pain - a video game for Linux http://www.runningwithscissors.com (I can't make it work on my machine) - a Softpro coffee mug Finally, we'll also be raffling off an IBM Netvista computer, with a Pentium III @ 933 MHz, 256 MB memory, CDRW, and DVD ROM. Keyboard and mouse included (no monitor). This machine is currently running Mandriva Linux 10.2 (aka LE2005). After the meeting, we'll go get some pizza. See ya there! Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.5 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFCimWyHl0iXDssISsRApyeAJ996M9RQIaVAerhkoLu/xN4hQRw2gCeLMQi 4jg55TRdqznuHcO0XzPng44= =Lnyg -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Find command -name
by Karl Hiramoto May 17, 2005

May 17, 2005

Hi all I'm trying to use a command (anything but my best guess now is 'find'). I want to list files that end in the number 8-16 if they exist for example finding names 5-9 is easy: $ find /dev/vc -name [5-9] /dev/vc/9 /dev/vc/8 /dev/vc/7 /dev/vc/6 /dev/vc/5 I'm having problems though with numbers higher than 10. $ find /dev/vc -name [5-16] /dev/vc/6 I only get 6 back.. Any ideas? -thanks

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Partition Question
by Arturo May 12, 2005

May 12, 2005

Hi all, I have a bunch of linux boxes that have the swap partitions that are not of type swap. They are type linux. The OS seems to be swapping just fine on this partition type. Some machines have swap partition that look like this from fdisk /dev/hda6 50810 52890 1048792+ 82 Linux swap Other machines have swap partitions that look like this. /dev/hda6 50810 52890 1048792+ 83 Linux Does anyone have experience with why it would or wouldn't cause issues? Does anyone know what it means to have a partition of type x or y? Is there a difference or is having a partition type mostly there for humans. I would have thought that the partition just defined the limits. Everything else depends on what you do with the partition as far as formatting and defining inodes/FATs and labels... Any ideas? Thanks, Arturo

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Using SAMBA as a PDC
by Chuck Noyes May 12, 2005

May 12, 2005

Hi all, At work, there are several workstations and servers (about 15) running Win2k, Win2k Server, and WinXP. I also have a server running SuSE 9.1 that has Samba 3.0.4 installed. I'm wondering if anyone out there has used Samba as a Primary Domain Controller in a Windows environment? Can Samba be used as a BDC (Backup Domain Controller)? What are the pit-falls? ... Any "war" stories? ... Advice?? Thanks, -Chuck

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Yet Another Perl Conference final details
by Gerard Lim May 11, 2005

May 11, 2005

Hi everyone... This email could be of interest to people interested in the Perl programming language. I know that in Toronto there is a good-sized overlap between Linux people and Perl people (we occasionally hold "joint sessions" of our user group meetings) so we hoped to share this information with Linux folks more widely. There have been some recent developments on the YAPC::NA front, and it has been suggested to us that a reminder might be helpful to some people, so here's a quick summary of the event. Summary ------- YAPC::NA 2005 (Yet Another Perl Conference, North America) in Toronto, Canada, Monday - Wednesday 27 - 29 June, 2005 Home page: http://yapc.org/America/ Conference Location: http://89chestnut.com/ A facility of the University of Toronto Accommodations -------------- Normally registration information would come first, but accommodations are the bottleneck -- our main group reservation (at the conference hotel) expires at the end of the week, and as the conference approaches it will be extremely difficult to find a hotel anywhere in the city. Info on how to book at: http://yapc.org/America/accommodations-2005.shtml Registration ------------ Register now! :-) We are on track to break attendance records at YAPC::NA this year, and we could even sell out before the conference starts. The price for the full 3 days is USD$85. We keep it insanely low through many generous sponsorships and the all-volunteer organizational and speaking crews. Registration info: http://yapc.org/America/register-2005.shtml Direct registration link: http://donate.perlfoundation.org/index.pl?node=registrant%20info&conference… Conference Speaking Schedule ---------------------------- We've got an excellent selection of talks and speakers for Perl programmers of all levels, beginner through expert. We are fortunate enough to have presentations coming from some of the most recognizable names in Perl programming today, including Larry Wall, Chip Salzenberg, Dan Sugalski, Autrijus Tang and brian d foy. Summary -- http://yapc.org/America/schedule-2005/summary.html Day 1 -- http://yapc.org/America/schedule-2005/day1.html Day 2 -- http://yapc.org/America/schedule-2005/day2.html Day 3 -- http://yapc.org/America/schedule-2005/day3.html Lightning Talks --------------- These short (5 minutes each) talks, presented by the conference attendees, are a YAPC tradition. If you're interested please read more about them and sign up: http://www.justanotherperlhacker.org/lightning/ [ This message was sent by Gerard Lim <glim(a)mycybernet.net> on behalf of the YAPC::NA 2005 Conference organizing committee of the Toronto Perl Mongers. Thanks for your patience and support. ]

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Job opportunity
by Andy Stewart May 9, 2005

May 9, 2005

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI all, This job opportunity is in Acton, MA. If interested, please contact the recruiter (Peter Hayward) directly. Andy - -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: PLIP presentation Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 12:00:33 -0400 From: Peter Hayward <phayward(a)virtualiron.com> To: Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net> Here's the second. Please include contacting me at phayward(a)virtualiron.com <mailto:phayward@virtualiron.com> 508-523-2205 Senior Software Engineer - Linux Kernel Development *Job Description* We are seeking a senior-level software engineer to join our Linux kernel development team. This is a great opportunity to have an exciting career in a fast paced Linux kernel development environment. We are a focused, energetic startup company, founded by industry veterans where working hard, having fun and building a great company are important. *Responsibilities* ? Design and develop software within our Linux kernel development team. ? Apply engineering, programming, and scientific principles to highly complex technical tasks and problems. *Requirements* ? BSCS or BSEE, or equivalent ? Minimum of 3 years of OS kernel development experience. ? Specific development experience in memory management, or drivers/IO strong desired. ? Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* Andy Stewart [mailto:andystewart@comcast.net] *Sent:* Thu 5/5/2005 5:50 PM *To:* Peter Hayward *Subject:* Re: PLIP presentation Peter Hayward wrote: > I was recently playing around looking for Linux Kernel engineers and > found your .org and was curious if I could post our jobs on your site > for Virtual Iron. > Hi Peter, If you send the item to me, I'll post it for you as appropriate. Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.5 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFCf1PKHl0iXDssISsRAv7ZAJ0SZOZu8CzRPjH1yVGJk9IZMG9VigCfZJWd 0mGsZKoVR0yeGUoNiXYRBbs= =Ou+f -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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SOHO LAN & Multiuser Desktops
by Bob George May 2, 2005

May 2, 2005

I'm successfully using NIS+NFS for a small SOHO LAN serving 4 desktops, a server and printer, plus associated networking. I'm wondering, though, if there's an easier approach to configuring a "Windows replacement" multi-user setup. I do have printing, file sharing and "roaming profiles" working fine, but it's a bit cumbersome so far. Is anyone working with an approach that might be simpler... particularly one well integrated into an existing desktop distribution? - Bob

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gnome-terminal/mutt question & solution
by Bill Mills-Curran May 1, 2005

May 1, 2005

Ok, this is going to read more like a detective novel... :-) I'm using mutt in a gnome-terminal on fedora core 3, and I'm up to date (within a week) with updates. I find that, with the defaults, the terminal does not refresh when it needs to. A ctrl-L repaints the window just fine. I did (just now!) find a fix... Right clicking on the terminal -> Input methods and select "X input method"... Everything works fine, except this setting is not persistent. The setting affects all gnome terminals and new ones opened. However, if I first close all terminals and start a new one, the setting is lost. So, how to make the fix stick? I have no idea, but I did find this info on the subject: http://www.webservertalk.com/archive204-2004-9-379265.html This gives a link to a new terminfo file which you can use to fix the problem, and a nice way to install it without editing the distro-supplied file. Thus far it works fine. Bill

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fedora 1
by Jerome Walczak April 28, 2005

April 28, 2005

Fedora 1 - Realtek card (swapped out the MN-130) - dualboot with Win ME - and working like a charm:) It's so much faster cleaner and better than the old Windows that I wish I could get rid of Win entirely but I know if I do somebody'll complain so it stays. Now - what're good security measures for a public internet terminal (which is basically what it is)? I already have the firewall set at a high level, but what should I do beyond that? Do I need to setup some form of antivirus protection? -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release Date: 4/21/2005

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Caching DNS
by Chuck Noyes April 26, 2005

April 26, 2005

Hi All, I just installed a caching DNS server at work on a SuSE 9.2 server. It works great. My question is how can I view the contents of the cache? I've "googled" around and looked at the HOWTO docs, but no joy. Thanks, -Chuck

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