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So I just found an odd entry in /etc/passwd on one of my servers:
+::::::
Of course I'm not running tripwire on it so I can't be assured of the
last time I edited the file / did anything to edit it. etc/shadow
doesn't have the entry but shadow is only checked if the second field is
x, right?
I'm running Suse and I've been using yast lately, could that have
anything to do with it? I hope it does as I really hope I don't have to
run a full audit on the box.
tia
--
Eric Martin
Tonight I am being reminded several times per hour that something
weird is happening here. I have a mouse and keyboard USB disconnect
problem that has been hanging around for a couple of years now.
Across the room where my old computer sits quietly running, the red
light in the mouse keeps flashing as it goes off then comes back on,
even though this computer is idle. So I checked /var/log/messages, and
sure enough, messages appear there that correspond with the times the
red light flashes.
…
[View More]Messages like these crop up regularly and often in /var/log/messages
Computer 1:
Apr 24 02:47:40 geurig kernel: [1086766.208280] usb 5-1: New USB
device found, idVendor=046d, idProduct=c03e
Apr 24 02:47:40 geurig kernel: [1086766.208286] usb 5-1: New USB
device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
Apr 24 02:47:40 geurig kernel: [1086766.208292] usb 5-1: Product:
USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse
Apr 24 02:47:40 geurig kernel: [1086766.208296] usb 5-1: Manufacturer: Logitech
Apr 24 02:47:40 geurig kernel: [1086766.432055] __ratelimit: 1
messages suppressed
Apr 24 02:48:13 geurig kernel: [1086799.620065] usb 5-1: USB
disconnect, address 109
Apr 24 02:48:14 geurig kernel: [1086799.872028] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 110
Apr 24 02:48:14 geurig kernel: [1086800.024007] usb 5-1: configuration
#1 chosen from 1 choice
Apr 24 02:48:14 geurig kernel: [1086800.065154] input: Logitech
USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse as /class/input/input112
Apr 24 02:48:14 geurig kernel: [1086800.092124] input,hidraw0: USB HID
v1.10 Mouse [Logitech USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse] on usb-0000:00:10.1-1
This PC is running Debian Lenny kernel 2.6.26-1-686. Same thing often
used to happen with the USB keyboard, too. Now I'm using a PS2
keyboard in this PC, which does not result in these disconnect
messages, but still seeing these messages about the mouse. Sometimes
this happens over and over again many times within a short period of
time (several times/minute).
There were lockup problems related to this problem when I was running
Etch, after this keyboard or mouse USB disconnect thing had
disconnected and reconnected some large number of times, I think it
was well over a hundred times. Keyboard and/or mouse would no longer
accept input, forcing me to have to ssh in and reboot it, or if I
couldn't do that, had to hard reboot. Restart X is not enough to fix
this. This has happened with various different mice and keyboards.
So we installed a USB card, thinking this might be a hardware problem
with the USB ports, but no, the same problem crops up no matter if the
mouse or keyboard is plugged into the card, or into the USB ports in
the case.
Then we thought it might be a problem in Etch, so we upgraded to
Lenny. But it still happens. Also happens in Ubuntu.
The latest issue (see below) was a long string of these
disconnect/reconnects, then a lockup of the mouse and I believe
keyboard. Had to ssh in to stop the problem (by shutting down). This
new build is using my used hard drive, but I don't think that is
relevant. Below is only a small piece of var/log/messages, where the
problem seemed to change after several hours from the familiar mouse
disconnect/reconnect, to something else. These mmessages were repeated
many times (over a hundred):
Apr 24 13:16:24 geurig kernel: [1124490.152288] usb 5-1: New USB
device found, idVendor=046d, idProduct=c03e
Apr 24 13:16:24 geurig kernel: [1124490.152294] usb 5-1: New USB
device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
Apr 24 13:16:24 geurig kernel: [1124490.152300] usb 5-1: Product:
USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse
Apr 24 13:16:24 geurig kernel: [1124490.152304] usb 5-1: Manufacturer: Logitech
Apr 24 13:17:24 geurig kernel: [1124550.713733] usb 5-1: USB
disconnect, address 53
Apr 24 13:17:25 geurig kernel: [1124551.128022] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 54
Apr 24 13:17:25 geurig kernel: [1124551.280008] usb 5-1: configuration
#1 chosen from 1 choice
Apr 24 13:17:25 geurig kernel: [1124551.324800] input: Logitech
USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse as /class/input/input812
Apr 24 13:17:25 geurig kernel: [1124551.356089] input,hidraw0: USB HID
v1.10 Mouse [Logitech USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse] on
usb-0000:00:10.1-1
Apr 24 13:17:25 geurig kernel: [1124551.356251] usb 5-1: New USB
device found, idVendor=046d, idProduct=c03e
Apr 24 13:17:25 geurig kernel: [1124551.356257] usb 5-1: New USB
device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
Apr 24 13:17:25 geurig kernel: [1124551.356263] usb 5-1: Product:
USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse
Apr 24 13:17:25 geurig kernel: [1124551.356267] usb 5-1: Manufacturer: Logitech
Apr 24 13:18:26 geurig kernel: [1124611.968623] usb 5-1: USB
disconnect, address 54
Apr 24 13:18:26 geurig kernel: [1124612.468024] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 55
Apr 24 13:18:58 geurig kernel: [1124644.288028] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 56
Apr 24 13:19:30 geurig kernel: [1124676.032024] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 57
Apr 24 13:19:40 geurig kernel: [1124686.684056] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 58
Apr 24 13:19:54 geurig kernel: [1124700.008027] uhci_hcd 0000:00:10.1:
Controller not stopped yet!
Apr 24 13:20:21 geurig kernel: [1124727.772025] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 59
Apr 24 13:20:53 geurig kernel: [1124759.608024] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 60
Apr 24 13:21:25 geurig kernel: [1124791.352042] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 61
Apr 24 13:21:36 geurig kernel: [1124802.006763] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 62
Apr 24 13:21:46 geurig kernel: [1124812.767430] __ratelimit: 29
messages suppressed
Apr 24 13:21:50 geurig kernel: [1124816.008030] uhci_hcd 0000:00:10.1:
Controller not stopped yet!
Apr 24 13:22:17 geurig kernel: [1124843.804029] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 63
Apr 24 13:22:49 geurig kernel: [1124875.424045] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 64
Apr 24 13:23:21 geurig kernel: [1124907.168043] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 65
Apr 24 13:23:31 geurig kernel: [1124917.820026] usb 5-1: new low speed
USB device using uhci_hcd and address 66
Apr 24 13:23:45 geurig kernel: [1124931.012844] uhci_hcd 0000:00:10.1:
Controller not stopped yet!
This problem is not limited to this PC. Just built a brand new
computer, and it's happening in the new computer, too, running Debian
Lenny kernel 2.6.26-2-686 on a totally different motherboard. These
two sets of entries show both keyboard and mouse events:
Computer 2.
Apr 19 23:14:31 lancer kernel: [261130.697577] usb 3-2: USB
disconnect, address 62
Apr 19 23:14:32 lancer kernel: [261131.262914] usb 3-2: new low speed
USB device using ohci_hcd and address 64
Apr 19 23:14:32 lancer kernel: [261131.453627] usb 3-2: configuration
#1 chosen from 1 choice
Apr 19 23:14:32 lancer kernel: [261131.465284] input: CHESEN USB
Keyboard as /class/input/input59
Apr 19 23:14:32 lancer kernel: [261131.493292] input,hidraw1: USB HID
v1.10 Keyboard [CHESEN USB Keyboard] on usb-0000:00:13.0-2
Apr 19 23:14:32 lancer kernel: [261131.501293] input: CHESEN USB
Keyboard as /class/input/input60
Apr 19 23:14:32 lancer kernel: [261131.549291] input,hidraw2: USB HID
v1.10 Device [CHESEN USB Keyboard] on usb-0000:00:13.0-2
Apr 19 23:14:32 lancer kernel: [261131.549291] usb 3-2: New USB device
found, idVendor=0a81, idProduct=0101
Apr 19 23:14:32 lancer kernel: [261131.549291] usb 3-2: New USB device
strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
Apr 19 23:14:32 lancer kernel: [261131.549291] usb 3-2: Product: USB Keyboard
Apr 19 23:14:32 lancer kernel: [261131.549291] usb 3-2: Manufacturer: CHESEN
Apr 19 23:25:27 lancer kernel: [261787.827069] usb 3-2: USB
disconnect, address 64
Apr 19 23:25:28 lancer kernel: [261788.160461] usb 3-2: new low speed
USB device using ohci_hcd and address 65
Apr 19 23:25:28 lancer kernel: [261788.344991] usb 3-2: configuration
#1 chosen from 1 choice
Apr 19 23:25:28 lancer kernel: [261788.356166] input: CHESEN USB
Keyboard as /class/input/input61
Apr 19 23:25:28 lancer kernel: [261788.384180] input,hidraw1: USB HID
v1.10 Keyboard [CHESEN USB Keyboard] on usb-0000:00:13.0-2
Apr 19 23:25:28 lancer kernel: [261788.392173] input: CHESEN USB
Keyboard as /class/input/input62
Apr 19 23:25:28 lancer kernel: [261788.448169] input,hidraw2: USB HID
v1.10 Device [CHESEN USB Keyboard] on usb-0000:00:13.0-2
Apr 19 23:25:28 lancer kernel: [261788.448169] usb 3-2: New USB device
found, idVendor=0a81, idProduct=0101
Apr 19 23:25:28 lancer kernel: [261788.448169] usb 3-2: New USB device
strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
Apr 19 23:25:28 lancer kernel: [261788.448169] usb 3-2: Product: USB Keyboard
Apr 19 23:25:28 lancer kernel: [261788.448169] usb 3-2: Manufacturer: CHESEN
-- and --
Apr 23 09:34:28 lancer kernel: [58666.642632] usb 1-1: USB disconnect, address 4
Apr 23 09:34:30 lancer kernel: [58668.138801] usb 1-1: new low speed
USB device using ohci_hcd and address 7
Apr 23 09:34:30 lancer kernel: [58668.327037] usb 1-1: configuration
#1 chosen from 1 choice
Apr 23 09:34:30 lancer kernel: [58668.335045] input: USB Optical Mouse
as /class/input/input6
Apr 23 09:34:30 lancer kernel: [58668.355048] input,hidraw2: USB HID
v1.10 Mouse [USB Optical Mouse] on usb-0000:00:12.0-1
Apr 23 09:34:30 lancer kernel: [58668.355048] usb 1-1: New USB device
found, idVendor=15ca, idProduct=00c3
Apr 23 09:34:30 lancer kernel: [58668.355048] usb 1-1: New USB device
strings: Mfr=0, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
Apr 23 09:34:30 lancer kernel: [58668.355048] usb 1-1: Product: USB
Optical Mouse
Had same problem in this new PC, running a recent Ubuntu Hardy (8.04)
install. This PC is only a few weeks old, now with a fresh install of
Lenny in its own partition. Only the hard drive and the DVD drive are
not brand-new.
I possibly (maybe?) solved the keyboard issue in this PC by specifying
the correct type of keyboard in Settings > Peripherals > Keboard (in
KDE). Not sure if it's really gone or not. But now getting hundreds of
messages about the mouse, as above.
Computer 3.
It's also happening in my daughter's computer, that has the exact same
motherboard and almost the same CPU as computer 2. Hers is running
Ubuntu 8.04 2.6.24-23.52 (running Gnome), just updated last week. She
has never complained about any lockup problem, but she reboots more
often than I do.
Apr 12 22:19:53 wanda kernel: [ 3543.266303] usb 1-2: USB disconnect, address 3
Apr 12 22:19:53 wanda kernel: [ 3543.348070] usb 1-2: new low speed
USB device using ohci_hcd and address 4
Apr 12 22:19:53 wanda kernel: [ 3543.431718] usb 1-2: configuration #1
chosen from 1 choice
Apr 12 22:19:53 wanda kernel: [ 3543.446738] input: Logitech USB-PS/2
Optical Mouse as
/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:12.0/usb1/1-2/1-2:1.0/input/input6
Apr 12 22:19:53 wanda kernel: [ 3543.465380] input,hidraw0: USB HID
v1.10 Mouse [Logitech USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse] on usb-0000:00:12.0-2
Apr 12 22:22:09 wanda kernel: [ 3595.885419] usb 1-2: USB disconnect, address 4
Apr 12 22:22:10 wanda kernel: [ 3595.973146] usb 1-2: new low speed
USB device using ohci_hcd and address 5
Apr 12 22:22:10 wanda kernel: [ 3596.056975] usb 1-2: configuration #1
chosen from 1 choice
Apr 12 22:22:10 wanda kernel: [ 3596.059711] input: Logitech USB-PS/2
Optical Mouse as
/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:12.0/usb1/1-2/1-2:1.0/input/input7
Apr 12 22:22:10 wanda kernel: [ 3596.079690] input,hidraw0: USB HID
v1.10 Mouse [Logitech USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse] on usb-0000:00:12.0-2
Computer 4.
I believe this also happens in the laptop, a Dell Inspiron 1525n,
running (now) Ubuntu Hardy (this came with Ubuntu 7.10
pre-uinstalled). Cannot post /var/log/messages from this today, since
this laptop is away with daughter. But the same messages appear in
that one, too.
Has anyone run into this before, and if so, did you get it fixed?
Thanks very much,
Liz J
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I'm currently updating all of the documentation at work and I'm looking
for some resources specifically for Disaster Recovery plans and Business
Continuity Plans. I've looked at the SANS reading room for some stuff,
but I'm still looking for more. Does anybody have any good
recommendations for books?
Thanks in advance!
--
Eric
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Hi all,
Our next WLUG meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd, and we
will be having a PGP Key Signing party, which will be orchestrated by
Chuck Anderson and Eric Martin. I'll update the website shortly.
Also, at the June meeting, we will have a guest speaker talk to us about
the Open Street Map effort.
That's all for now...see ya later,
Andy
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Andy Stewart, Founder
Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org)
Chelmsford …
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Amateur Radio: KB1OIQ
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Hello folks,
No, I haven't forgotten about WLUG. I had a great time being involved,
and finally remembered to ping the mailing list. Attached find the
slides of the talk I gave 6 months back or so on Distributed Version
Control and Git.
Thanks,
J.R.
Hi All, there will be a release party for the newest version of
Ubuntu on the 23rd in Boston.
There will be plenty of food and fellow Ubuntu enthusiasts. There
will probably be desktop CDs as well.
Date: Thursday April 23rd 2009
Time: 7PM to 10PM
Where: Globe Bar & Grill, Boston
We're pleased to invite you to attend the 2009 USENIX Annual Technical
Conference. This year we're offering 6 days of training and a
3-day conference program filled with the latest systems research,
security breakthroughs, and practical approaches to the questions and
problems you wrestle with. You'll also have many opportunities to chat
with peers who share your concerns and interests.
http://www.usenix.org/usenix09/proga
Training: Sunday-Friday, June 14-19, 2009
The 6-day training program …
[View More]at USENIX '09 provides in-depth
and immediately useful training on the latest techniques,
effective tools, and best strategies to help you
stay competitive. Take a full series or individual classes covering:
* Solaris: Debugging, administration, and DTrace taught by James Mauro,
Peter Baer Galvin, and Marc Staveley
* Virtualization: Xen Hypervisor, VMware ESX 3i, and security taught by
Phil Cox, Wenjin Hu, Zach Shepherd, and Dan Anderson
* Plus classes on cloud computing by Milind Bhandarkar, system
administration by David N. Blank-Edelman, and more
Find out more at http://www.usenix.org/usenix09/training/
Technical Sessions: Wednesday-Friday, June 17-19, 2009
The technical program begins with the Keynote Address, "Where Does the
Power Go in High-Scale Data Centers?" by James Hamilton, VP &
Distinguished Engineer, Amazon Web Services, and continues with an
impressive slate of invited speakers such as:
* Plenary Closing Session by David Brin, Hugo Award-winning author
* Diomidis Spinellis, Athens University of Economics and Business, on
"The Antikythera Mechanism: Hacking with Gears"
* Matthew Jadud, Allegheny College in Meadville, on "Towards Designing
Usable Languages"
The USENIX '09 Refereed Papers Track is the leading forum for presenting
the latest in ground-breaking systems research. Be among the first to
check out the latest innovative work in the systems field.
The Poster Session at USENIX '09 is an excellent forum for discussing
new ideas and getting useful feedback from the community. Poster
submissions should include a brief description of the research idea(s);
the submission must not exceed 2 pages. Send poster submissions to
usenix09posters(a)usenix.org by Tuesday, May 5, 2009.
Finally, don't miss the opportunity to mingle with colleagues and
leading experts in the Birds-of-a-Feather sessions and at the various
evening social events, including a Poster Session & Happy Hour, vendor
BoFs, and the Conference Reception.
USENIX '09 promises to be an exciting showcase for the latest in
innovative research and cutting-edge practices in technology. We look
forward to seeing you in San Diego.
On behalf of the USENIX '09 organizers,
Geoffrey M. Voelker, University of California, San Diego
Alec Wolman, Microsoft Research
USENIX '09 Program Co-Chairs
usenix09chairs(a)usenix.org
P.S. Don't miss the workshops co-located with USENIX '09, including:
Workshop on Hot Topics in Cloud Computing (HotCloud '09)
Monday, June 15
http://www.usenix.org/events/hotcloud09/
Workshop on Large-scale Systems (LARGE '09)
Tuesday, June 16
http://www.usenix.org/events/large09/
P.P.S. Stay connected with the USENIX '09 Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=29453586085&ref=ts
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2009 USENIX Annual Technical Conference
June 14-19, 2009, San Diego, CA
http://www.usenix.org/usenix09/proga
Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 1, 2009
Discounts Available:
http://www.usenix.org/usenix09/discounts
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Oops, forgot the link ---
For more information visit:
http://www.ubuntu-massachusetts.com/events/2/
On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 1:57 PM, James Gray <jamespgray(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi All, there will be a release party for the newest version of
> Ubuntu on the 23rd in Boston.
>
> There will be plenty of food and fellow Ubuntu enthusiasts. There
> will probably be desktop CDs as well.
>
> Date: Thursday April 23rd 2009
> Time: 7PM to 10PM
> Where: …
[View More]Globe Bar & Grill, Boston
>
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