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Allowing a Ubuntu workstation access to a Windows Domain
by Chuck Noyes 05 Oct '06

05 Oct '06

Hi All Can anyone point me to a link that shows me how to allow a ubuntu machine, running "dapper" to log on to a Windows Domain and be authenticated by the domain controller? Thanks, -Chuck

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[JOB] Red Hat Linux System Administrator Contractor Services.
by Shannon Scott 29 Sep '06

29 Sep '06

I apologize if this content is not accepted on the list. Scope: Weekly Red Hat Patch Management Server Maintenance Emergency Support Configure New Email fail-over system. Location of Servers: North East Data Vault (NEDV), Marlborough, Massachusetts Company: Location, Inc. Requirement: Any respondent to this Proposal Request must have at least two experienced Red Hat Linux System Administrators to provide back-up coverage for each other. Location, Inc. is actively seeking Red Hat Linux System Administrator Services to perform: 1. Weekly patch management updates for the Company's five servers located at NEDV in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The servers are currently configured with Linux Red Hat Enterprise. The System Administrator will perform updates through the Red Hat Network (http://www.redhat.com/software/rhn/) <http://www.redhat.com/software/rhn/) > The System Administrator will alert Company when upgrades or critical patches to Company's operating systems or layered products become available. Based on the System Administrator's knowledge of the stability, necessity, and/or practicability of the upgrade, System Administrator will offer recommendations via email that may benefit Company's systems. Upgrades and patches will be performed weekly upon Company's acknowledgment and acceptance of the System Administrator's recommendation to proceed. The System Administrator will follow up with a confirmation email indicating successful deployment. Occasional (every other month) on-site inspection of server stack is required (red lights blinking, cords secure, etc.). Network Administrator Time budget for Weekly Patch Management: 2 hours/month@$x/hrs = Total monthly for Patch Management: $ 2. Technical Support Services. Company will have access to System Administrator's technical support staff via a single 24x7 phone number. An email address will also be provided for routine, scheduled and emergency technical support requests. Technical Support Services will be provided on an "as-needed" on-call basis. Standard Scheduled Support Requests $x/hr Emergency Support Requests Normal working hours (Mon - Fri; __am - __pm) $x/hr Scheduled Off Hours $x/hr Company would prefer Emergency response time on the order of one hour. Acknowledgment of response request in 15 minutes. 3. Email fail-over. Company currently has a single email server, and needs to have an Email fail-over system implemented to provide Company with the ability to switch over and continue to send and receive emails to customers and other parties in the event that the email server fails to operate at any time. This Email fail-over system implementation is a one-time project. TO RESPOND: Kindly submit your bid for this work by simply filling in this RFP with your specific rates. For the email fail-over project portion, please provide a breakout of costs and detailed scope for implementation. Specify emergency response time to which your firm can commit. Include resumes for the primary and back-up Red Hat System Administrators that would be actively managing our servers, billing terms, and contact information for 2 references that are current Linux support clients of yours. Send Proposals to: aschiller(a)locationinc.com and sscott(a)locationinc.com Questions? (401) 766-3227

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shared web/email hosting providers
by Andre Lehovich 26 Sep '06

26 Sep '06

Who are people using for shared web/email hosting? I'm looking for IMAP/POP/webmail over SSL (I need all three over SSL), plus light web hosting for a vanity domain. (Don't need crypto for the website.) Virtual servers seem to be out of my price range, but the shared hosting services fit my budget (c. $10/month). I've got a slight preference for Debian, but really any Linux (or BSD) distro is fine. Any recommendations? Thanks, --Andre __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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newbie question: path
by d.maly＠ieee.org 24 Sep '06

24 Sep '06

Should be able to figure this out with a little homework, but can't! Can't figure out where I define my "default paths." That is, if I check the properties of my 'Evolution' icon on my desktop, the Launcher gives this for the command: "evolution-2.6" Presumably, the path for this application is defined in a list of 'default paths.' How do I change my default paths? Thanks in advance, Doug Maly

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[JOB] PHP/MySQL Coder | Boston, MA | 55-65k
by Michael Pearman 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

PHP/MySQL Coder | Boston, MA | 55-65k My client is an interactive design agency looking for an experienced PHP/MySQL coder. They've been building and marketing websites since the late 1990's and have hundreds of projects and a wealth of experience under their belt. They work with small, medium and Fortune 1000 companies. They are a Google Adwords Qualified Company, a Yahoo! Search Marketing Ambassador, Executive Members of the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization, Members of the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange and the Boston Interactive Media Association. The common focus of my client is to deliver results-oriented solutions that will help business' stand out and grow in today's marketplace. The ideal candidate will have experience implementing PHP web applications with custom MySQL databases. This position will be focused on building: * Custom content management systems * Advanced intranets/extranets * eCommerce implementation * Site updates * Other various PHP applications Job Requirements/Attributes: * High level of skill in PHP, MySQL * eCommerce integration experience * Advanced content management system experience * Takes pride in his/her work * Dedicated * Love of open source development and standards-based development * The ability to finish a project 100% to customer satisfaction * Able to multi-task If you are interested in this position and are a US Citizen and local to the Boston area, please submit your resume, salary requirements, and a paragraph (or two) highlighting your skills/experience as it pertains to this job to mike(a)open-source-staffing.com Thank you, Michael J. Pearman Open Source Staffing www.open-source-staffing.com mike(a)open-source-staffing.com

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Smart package manager
by Andy Stewart 21 Sep '06

21 Sep '06

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI Everybody, Those of you who attended the most recent WLUG meeting might remember me complaining that the version of YaST on OpenSuSE 10.1 has a pathetically slow program for handling software installation. Greg Avedissian mentioned the Smart package manager (http://labix.org/smart) as an alternative, so I gave it a try. The Smart package manager appears to be Linux distribution agnostic. It works on systems whose package management is based on RPM, APT, APT-RPM, YUM, etc. I tried it on my laptop, where I was having the most performance issues with YaST's software handling program. I am quite pleased with the Smart package manager! Thanks, Greg, for the recommendation! I haven't yet installed the Smart package manager on my "good" system, but I probably will if Novell doesn't fix YaST in OpenSuSE 10.2. The Smart package manager has found a permanent home on my laptop. Funding for the development of the Smart package manager is being supplied by Canonical Ltd., the same folks who are funding Ubuntu Linux. Later, Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFFDIg+Hl0iXDssISsRApTfAJ9MYONVIomUGBZgSrJlZv1TFgZ1WwCfaCLM J2A2Ch5Jk0yLtWsYsTsarZM= =CTb9 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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The following may be of interest
by Andrew Robert 19 Sep '06

19 Sep '06

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Software to use with APC UPS?
by Richard Klein 18 Sep '06

18 Sep '06

I've acquired an APC SmartUPS and plugged it into my server that runs Debian 3.1 (sarge). The Powerchute disc that came with it says it has versions for Red Hat, SuSE, TurboLinux, and a couple other distros, but they don't mention Debian. I haven't looked at the contents of the CD yet, but I bet there are some interesting alternatives from other sources than APC. What software would you guys suggest I try with the UPS? I don't have X installed on the server, so command-line is the way to go, but a web interface would be neat! -- Rich

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Ndiswrapper alternative?
by sknaqvi＠WPI.EDU 17 Sep '06

17 Sep '06

Hi every1, Thanks a lot for replying so quickly. I know Intel has released proprietary source code drivers for my wireless card but compiling it is such a lot of hassle it needs ieee but my system says ieee is already installed. Ndiswrapper on the other hand is easier to setup. As for the certificates yes definitely I have downloaded both and linked them in the conf file. I am pretty sure it is not a driver problem since the error comes as 'authentication timed out.' The light for Wifi also blinks frequently when the driver is configured so maybe that also suggests that the drive is properly installed. Its really sad that WPILA has gone down anyone willing to join hands with me to revive it? Again, thanks in advance for helping me out in setting up the wireless. Yours sincerely, S. Kazim Naqvi

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WPI wireless setup on ubuntu linux
by sknaqvi＠WPI.EDU 16 Sep '06

16 Sep '06

Hi every1, I am glad to know there is a local linux community alive. I was really looking forward to joining the WPI linux association but couldn't find anything related at the activities fair at WPI. Could anyone tell me their website, when their meetings are, or perhaps can I meet a member from the association? Secondly, to setup wireless connection with WPI on-campus, I followed the instructions on a WPI webpage (a private one-i googled my problem and came up with this but sadly it isn't appearing now) and the CCC webpage but to no avail. Could anyone help me out with this-please? Anyways I would really like to meet any linux dudes like me so just drop by anytime you like-I am at Institute Hall 105. I don't know whether this would help, but here's what I did to setup the wireless: 1. installed ndiswrapper and wpa_supplicant 2. setup the driver using ndiswrapper and intel 3945 driver's inf file 3. Configured ifconfig and iwconfig for wlan0 4. Ran the following command: wpa_supplicant -c /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf -i wlan0 -D ndiswrapper It's here I run into problems-I get the following output: ioctl[SIOCSIWSCAN]: Resource temporarily unavailable Failed to initiate AP scan. Trying to associate with 00:15:e8:df:ad:40 (SSID='WPI-Wireless' freq=0 MHz) Authentication with 00:00:00:00:00:00 timed out. CTRL-EVENT-TERMINATING - signal 2 received Failed to disable WPA in the driver. ioctl[SIOCSIWAP]: Resource temporarily unavailable Am I doing something wrong? Do you have any suggestions. Please help because this is the only thing which would allow me to quit Windows for daily life! Thank you in advance Yours sincerely, S. Kazim Naqvi

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