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Balloon board
by Andre Lehovich Dec. 15, 2006

Dec. 15, 2006

After the meeting a few of us chatted about embeded hardware projects. The Balloon Board, based on the Strongarm CPU, has all open specs. Unfortunately it looks like a sample board is about $700. http://balloonboard.org/ An example product built using the board: http://www.toby-churchill.com/english/product_info/index.html --Andre ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on www.Answers.yahoo.com

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Fuse and other users
by Jamie Guinan Dec. 15, 2006

Dec. 15, 2006

The other night I was trying to find the code where FUSE [dis]allowed other users to access files, but I couldn't remember where it was. Found it in fs/fuse/dir.c, /* ... * For this reason only those processes can call into the filesystem, * for which the owner of the mount has ptrace privilege. This * excludes processes started by other users, suid or sgid processes. */ static int fuse_allow_task(struct fuse_conn *fc, struct task_struct *task) { if (fc->flags & FUSE_ALLOW_OTHER) return 1; if (task->euid == fc->user_id && task->suid == fc->user_id && task->uid == fc->user_id && task->egid == fc->group_id && task->sgid == fc->group_id && task->gid == fc->group_id) return 1; return 0; } The FUSE_ALLOW_OTHER flag is set when you invoke a fuse program like sshfs with "-o allow_other". -Jamie

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Fuse "slides", other notes
by Jamie Guinan Dec. 14, 2006

Dec. 14, 2006

FUSE presentation, http://www.bluebutton.com/wlug/fuse-presentation/index.html Thanks for putting up with the delays due to my ill-preparedness in forgetting my port-replicator, and big thanks (again) to Frank S. for hooking me up with the Mac laptop. Before we settled on using the Mac, I was going to try this, http://www.karlrunge.com/x11vnc/ but it was slow to install and I didn't want to delay the presentation any further. It lets you export your whole X display over VNC. I just tried it on a system here, and it does work - in fact, if you run the viewer on the same host, you get an "infinite hall of mirrors effect", like pointing a webcam at your monitor, http://www.bluebutton.com/wlug/x11vnc-hom.png A useful tool for remote access, AND for Cthulhu to inflict non-euclidean madness on X11 users! :) Happy holidays all! -Jamie

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[Fwd: Immediate Need: Senior Software Engineer]
by Arllen Dec. 13, 2006

Dec. 13, 2006

I got these job postings from a recruiter I keep in touch with. Both jobs are for software engineers with Linux/Unix experience. Arllen -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Immediate Need: Senior Software Engineer Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:19:19 -0600 From: General Employment Enterprises, Inc. <wob(a)genp.com> To: <arllen(a)earthlink.net> I have two excellent perm opportunities for a Senior Software Engineer that are a high priority for my client. They make a Software Intrusion Detection Product. I pasted a brief description below for both positions. If interested give me a call anytime from 7 AM till 5 PM. Dewayne Palm General Employment 781-938-7950 dpalm(a)genp.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Network Application Software Engineer Our client is an exciting software company with a suite of applications that protect some of the largest networks in the world. With a client base of Fortune 250 customers they make network behavioral analysis software that identifies potential threats by understanding how normal network traffic acts. The Network Application Software Engineer will work in the corporate offices (Boston) and will report to the VP of Engineering. This is a full life cycle product development position where you will have the opportunity to get involved in everything from requirements gathering through coding and support. If you are looking for a start up environment where you can really make an impact and you are looking to work with some of the coolest technology with some of the brightest people than this is the place for you. Pick up the phone and call one of our recruiters today. Requires: 1. C++ 2. Perl 3. Linux/Unix 4. Systems Programming including Network APIs, multithreading, memory mapping...) Plusses: 1. TCP/IP 2. Relational Databases 3. Product Development 4. Additional scripting languages. 5. Excellent Mathematics background ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Description: GUI Software Engineer Our client is an exciting software company with a suite of applications that protect some of the largest networks in the world. With a client base of Fortune 250 customers they make network behavioral analysis software that identifies potential threats by understanding how normal network traffic acts. The GUI Software Engineer will work with the product development team and create user-friendly front-ends for their suite of applications. You will need to be comfortable working with customers and have a solid knowledge of PHP, Perl and JavaScript (other scripting languages would be a plus.) All development is done in a Unix/Linux environment. A solid mathematics background and knowledge of TCP/IP is very helpful. Requires: 1. PHP, Perl and JavaScript 2. Linux/Unix Plusses: 1. Solid knowledge of TCP/IP

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Re: [Wlug] REMINDER: Meeting Wed 7:00 PM
by Gregory Avedissian Dec. 12, 2006

Dec. 12, 2006

Hi Andy, If you still want to get rid of your 36G scsi drive, I'm still interested in giving it a new home. Thanks. Greg

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kernel / video problem
by Bill Mills-Curran Dec. 12, 2006

Dec. 12, 2006

Some kind of email loop started on my system yesterday that generated a huge inbox (> 20 GB) on my system. It was detecting a relay loop and then emailing the error which triggered another one. Each email was larger than the last because it contained an account of all the previous errors. After cleaning everything up, I rebooted because some processes had failed due to lack of memory. After rebooting to runlevel 5, I could not get back to graphics mode, at least a visible graphics screen. Although I can sometimes get a graphics screen showing boot progress, it never gets to the splash screen. Everything from the text/console screens looks normal. I have not found any errors in the system log. I've tried switching monitors, and get the same result. Now I've noticed errors in my logwatch email for the last 2 days (same error twice): --------------------- Kernel Begin ------------------------ WARNING: Kernel Errors Present [<c01037ef>] error_code+0x4f/0x54 ...: 69 Time(s) [<c0313190>] do_page_fault+0x0/0x630 [<c01037ef>] error_code+0x4f/0x54 ...: 62 Time(s) Normal free:3224kB min:2776kB low:3468kB high:4164kB active:206364kB inactive:206236kB present:498944kx630 [<c01037ef>] error_code+0x4f/0x54 ...: 1 Time(s) ---------------------- Kernel End ------------------------- Because I had not previously noticed this error, I was thinking that the video problem was hardware -- I was starting to look for a replacement video card. Now I'm not so sure. What do these kernel errors mean? Where are they logged? Are the problems related (kernel errors & video problem)? Any opinion whether this is a hardware or software problem? TIA, Bill

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P4 Socket 478 Heatsink Retention Bracket
by Mike Dec. 12, 2006

Dec. 12, 2006

Woah, that is a mouthful huh? I am in dire need for one of those brackets. Does anyone have a spare? I have googled it and its about 1.50 part, but 8 bucks to ship. Go figure. I was wondering if anyone had one they could bring tomorrow night. It looks like this: http://tekgems.com/Products/tg-et-11492-cpu-wrp4-16w1-51.htm Cheers, Mike -- They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security --Ben Franklin

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Linux/C++/C/Java developer opportunity
by Jrcalareso＠aol.com Dec. 12, 2006

Dec. 12, 2006

I'm doing a search for a client that needs a software engineer who will be working on design and implementation of software application solutions for Linux based, next generation communications products. This is an intermediate to senior level role (salary range tops out in the $80's, plus excellent benefits and work environment). Location is 495 area. Qualifications/Experience 3-8 years of industry experience. Must be strong in C++ and/or ('C') programming, JAVA and Linux program development. Knowledge and experience in the areas of IP Protocols, routing technologies, LAN, WAN Remote Access or Security are pluses as is knowledge of the kernel mechanisms and kernel development. To be considered, please forward your credentials in the strictest confidence to Joe Calareso (_jrcalareso(a)aol.com_ (mailto:jrcalareso@aol.com) ,) retained technical search consultant. All responses will be acknowledged. (mailto:wlug@mail.wlug.org)

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REMINDER: Meeting Wed 7:00 PM
by Andy Stewart Dec. 12, 2006

Dec. 12, 2006

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI gang, Its time for a WLUG meeting - coming up on Wednesday, Dec 13th, at 7:00 PM in the Access Grid Room on the WPI campus in Worcester, MA USA. WLUG member Jamie Guinan will be our guest speaker, and the meeting topic will be FUSE (file systems in user space). You can find out more here: http://fuse.sourceforge.net/ I'll bring a couple of things for the no-cost raffle, and we can adjourn to the pizza restaurant after the meeting. Oh yeah, there will be light refreshments at the meeting. See ya there! 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 iD8DBQFFfiguHl0iXDssISsRAlovAJ9soWBvR9yuFs3ru5Rt51/Y5EXp2QCdH0Ee 7ZAIuObeDFW34xzGs65Zjsg= =WVD5 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Re: [Wlug] Fedora Core 6 kernel source???
by ken jones Dec. 10, 2006

Dec. 10, 2006

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Re: [Wlug] Fedora Core 6 kernel source???
by ken jones Dec. 9, 2006

Dec. 9, 2006

Frank Sweetser wrote, "That's because they're 3rd party packages from atrpms.net that neither fedora nor redhat have anything to do with." I was told (incorrectly, I guess)that Fedora had incorporated ALSA. What sound card support does Core 6 offer? Is my problem just that the SoundBlaster Live is unique? Ken Jones

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Re: [Wlug] Fedora Core 6 kernel source???
by ken jones Dec. 9, 2006

Dec. 9, 2006

I solved my Fedora Core 6 sound card problem. I found and rpm'd these files: alsa-driver-1.0.13-56.fc6.at.i386.rpm alsa-kmdl-2.6.18-1.2849.fc6-1.0.13-56.fc6.at.i586.rpm For some reason alsa files are not part of: <http://download.fedora.redhat.com/pub/fedora/linux/core/updates/6/i386/> Similarly my 'yum' can not find them. Now I can not remember where I did find them. Why was this so difficult? What is it that I do not understand about the Fedora packages? Some folks told me that ALSA was part of Core 6. I was using ALSA with Core 4. I thank you all for your efforts :-) Ken Jones

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Further info on my Core 6 problems
by ken jones Dec. 6, 2006

Dec. 6, 2006

When I first installed CORE 6 it booted just fine. Now it hangs and gives the message snipped below. If I do [CNTRL C] it finishes. It says that it can not find Linux/version.h where it thinks it should be. I have erased the kernel-devel package. Why is it trying to compile? It is referring to a SMP version. I do not see the string SMP anywhere in the REDHAT download page <http://download.fedora.redhat.com/pub/fedora/linux/core/updates/6/i386/>. What do you think is going on? Ken Jones ---------------start snip---------- No prebuilt modules for: Fedora - 6 linux-2.6.18-1.2849.fc6.i686-SMP. Trying to automatically build the driver modules. (This requires a C compiler and proper kernel sources to be installed) WARNING - Missing file /usr/src/linux/include/linux/version.h. The cause of this is usually a missing or unconfigured kernel source tree (and sometimes an incorrect directory or symbolic link.) However, proper /boot/config-2.6.18-1.2849.fc6 was found. ---------------end snip----------- As I said. At this point the little spinning icon is busy. The progression bar is not progressing. CNTRL-C initiales a successful finish of the boot. Ken Jones

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Re: [Wlug] Fedora Core 6 kernel source???
by ken jones Dec. 5, 2006

Dec. 5, 2006

Here are the important results of lsmod and lspci. [root@kjones-fedora alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a]# /sbin/lsmod | grep snd [root@kjones-fedora alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a]# /sbin/lspci -vvv 02:09.0 Multimedia audio controller: Creative Labs [SB Live! Value] EMU10k1X Subsystem: Creative Labs Unknown device 1003 Control: I/O+ Mem- BusMaster+ SpecCycle- MemWINV- VGASnoop- ParErr- Stepping- SERR+ FastB2B- Status: Cap+ 66MHz- UDF- FastB2B+ ParErr- DEVSEL=medium >TAbort- <TAbort- <MAbort- >SERR- <PERR- Latency: 64 (500ns min, 5000ns max) Interrupt: pin A routed to IRQ 3 Region 0: I/O ports at dc40 [size=32] Capabilities: [dc] Power Management version 2 Flags: PMEClk- DSI+ D1+ D2+ AuxCurrent=0mA PME(D0-,D1-,D2-,D3hot-,D3cold-) Status: D0 PME-Enable- DSel=0 DScale=0 PME- 02:09.1 Input device controller: Creative Labs [SB Live! Value] Input device controller Subsystem: Creative Labs Unknown device 1003 Control: I/O+ Mem- BusMaster+ SpecCycle- MemWINV- VGASnoop- ParErr- Stepping- SERR+ FastB2B- Status: Cap+ 66MHz- UDF- FastB2B+ ParErr- DEVSEL=medium >TAbort- <TAbort- <MAbort- >SERR- <PERR- Latency: 64 Region 0: I/O ports at dc70 [size=8] Capabilities: [dc] Power Management version 2 Flags: PMEClk- DSI+ D1+ D2+ AuxCurrent=0mA PME(D0-,D1-,D2-,D3hot-,D3cold-) Status: D0 PME-Enable- DSel=0 DScale=0 PME- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back around Core3 and Core4 I used "soundon" and "soundoff" from <http://www.4front-tech.com/>. That is where this all started. Open Sound System does not work either. Here is what happens when I type 'soundon'. -------------start Open Sound System snip------------- [root@kjones-fedora alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a]# soundon Relinking OSS kernel modules for "2.6.18-1.2849.fc6 SMP mod_unload 586 REGPARM 4KSTACKS gcc-4.1" This may take few moments - please stand by... OSS build environment set up for REGPARM kernels Warning: Cannot locate the Linux kernel development package for Linux kernel version 2.6.18-1.2849.fc6 Please install the kernel development package if linking the OSS modules fails. The kernel development package may be called kernel-devel, kernel-smp-devel, kernel-sources, kernel-headers or something like that. Please refer to the documentation of your Linux distribution if there are any difficulties in installing the kernel/driver development environment. Assuming that you are using Fedora Core 5 or later the right kernel source package (RPM) is probably called kernel-smp-devel. Building module osscore Failed to compile OSS make -C /lib/modules/2.6.18-1.2849.fc6/build M=/usr/lib/oss/build modules make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/kernels/2.6.18-1.2798.fc6-i686' make[1]: *** No rule to make target `modules'. Stop. make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/kernels/2.6.18-1.2798.fc6-i686' make: *** [default] Error 2 Relinking the OSS kernel modules failed [root@kjones-fedora alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a]# -----------------end OSS snip----------- (Why do my messages to WLUG have grey fonts instead of black?) Ken Jones

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Re: [Wlug] Mythtv Packages
by Clint Moyer Dec. 5, 2006

Dec. 5, 2006

Hmmm, I'm running it on an Athlon 64 and a Sempron. Got a link? ---- Chuck Noyes <vze284qe(a)verizon.net> wrote: > > Oh.... > > I can't upgrade to 'edgy' because the kernel that is distributed on the > edgy CD causes my system to kernel-panic. According to the ubuntu > website, it appears to be a known problem that the edgy kernel has with > AMD Athlon systems.

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Mythtv Packages
by Chuck Noyes Dec. 5, 2006

Dec. 5, 2006

Hi All, I'm trying to build a Mythtv box, and I'd like to know where I can find either the 0.19 or 0.20 Mythtv packages for Ubuntu "Dapper". I've looked around and all I can find are the 0.18 packages. The 0.19 version has been out for a while and I guess the 0.20 version is still sort of 'bleeding' edge. So there probably isn't a "Dapper" package for that yet. Thanks, -- -Chuck

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Re: [Wlug] Fedora Core 6 kernel source???
by ken jones Dec. 5, 2006

Dec. 5, 2006

My problem is that I understand the details of neither the kernel nor the sound card. I think everyone's advice is to: [rpm -e kernel-devel] and [rpm -ihv kernel-2.6.18-1.2849.fc6.src.rpm]. The try again according to the alsa WEB page. Sound right? Ken

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Please ignore "first snip"
by ken jones Dec. 5, 2006

Dec. 5, 2006

First snip was clearly my mistake. Please ignore. Ken

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Specific alsa errors....Core 6
by ken jones Dec. 5, 2006

Dec. 5, 2006

Prior to this point I had had some problems An error message kept saying that it could not find my Linux/version.h file. I did a 'locate' command and got three locations. I do not know what to make of all this. Ken Jones Here's what happened. ----------start first snip--------- [root@kjones-fedora alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a]# locate include/linux/version.h /usr/include/linux/version.h /usr/src/kernels/2.6.18-1.2849.fc6-i686/include/linux/version.h /usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686/include/linux/version.h -------so did a [configure --with-kernel=] to one of the above--------- [root@kjones-fedora alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a]# ./configure --with-kernel=/usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686/include/linux checking for gcc... gcc checking for C compiler default output... a.out checking whether the C compiler works... yes checking whether we are cross compiling... no checking for suffix of executables... checking for suffix of object files... o checking whether we are using the GNU C compiler... yes checking whether gcc accepts -g... yes checking for gcc option to accept ANSI C... none needed checking for ranlib... ranlib checking for a BSD-compatible install... /usr/bin/install -c checking how to run the C preprocessor... gcc -E checking for egrep... grep -E checking for ANSI C header files... yes checking for an ANSI C-conforming const... yes checking for inline... inline checking whether time.h and sys/time.h may both be included... yes checking whether gcc needs -traditional... no checking for current directory... /usr/src/alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a checking cross compile... checking for directory with kernel source... /usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686/include/linux checking for directory with kernel build... checking for kernel version... The file /usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686/include/linux/include/linux/version.h does not exist. Please, install the package with full kernel sources for your distribution or use --with-kernel=dir option to specify another directory with kernel sources (default is /lib/modules/2.6.18-1.2849.fc6/source). /usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686/include/linux/version.h [root@kjones-fedora alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a]# ./configure --with-kernel=/usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686/include/linux checking for gcc... gcc checking for C compiler default output... a.out checking whether the C compiler works... yes checking whether we are cross compiling... no checking for suffix of executables... checking for suffix of object files... o checking whether we are using the GNU C compiler... yes checking whether gcc accepts -g... yes checking for gcc option to accept ANSI C... none needed checking for ranlib... ranlib checking for a BSD-compatible install... /usr/bin/install -c checking how to run the C preprocessor... gcc -E checking for egrep... grep -E checking for ANSI C header files... yes checking for an ANSI C-conforming const... yes checking for inline... inline checking whether time.h and sys/time.h may both be included... yes checking whether gcc needs -traditional... no checking for current directory... /usr/src/alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a checking cross compile... checking for directory with kernel source... /usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686/include/linux checking for directory with kernel build... checking for kernel version... The file /usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686/include/linux/include/linux/version.h does not exist. Please, install the package with full kernel sources for your distribution or use --with-kernel=dir option to specify another directory with kernel sources (default is /lib/modules/2.6.18-1.2849.fc6/source). ----------end first snip------- ---------start second snip-------- [root@kjones-fedora alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a]# ./configure --with-kernel=/usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686 checking for gcc... gcc checking for C compiler default output... a.out checking whether the C compiler works... yes checking whether we are cross compiling... no checking for suffix of executables... checking for suffix of object files... o checking whether we are using the GNU C compiler... yes checking whether gcc accepts -g... yes checking for gcc option to accept ANSI C... none needed checking for ranlib... ranlib checking for a BSD-compatible install... /usr/bin/install -c checking how to run the C preprocessor... gcc -E checking for egrep... grep -E checking for ANSI C header files... yes checking for an ANSI C-conforming const... yes checking for inline... inline checking whether time.h and sys/time.h may both be included... yes checking whether gcc needs -traditional... no checking for current directory... /usr/src/alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a checking cross compile... checking for directory with kernel source... /usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686 checking for directory with kernel build... checking for kernel version... 0.0.0 checking for GCC version... Kernel compiler: Used compiler: gcc (GCC) 4.1.1 20061011 (Red Hat 4.1.1-30) *** NO PREDEFINED KERNEL COMPILER IS DETECTED *** Assuming the same compiler is used with the current system compiler. *** Please make sure that the same compiler version was used for building kernel. checking for built-in ALSA... "no" checking for existing ALSA module... "yes" checking for Red Hat kernel... "auto" checking for Red Hat kernel... "no" checking for SUSE kernel... "auto" checking for SUSE kernel... "no" checking to modify of kernel linux/kmod.h... "no" checking for kernel linux/compiler.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/pm.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/spinlock.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/irq.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/threads.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/rwsem.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/gameport.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/devfs_fs_kernel.h... "no" Creating a dummy <linux/devfs_fs_kernel.h>... checking for kernel linux/highmem.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/workqueue.h... "yes" Removing a dummy linux/workqueue.h. checking for kernel linux/dma-mapping.h... "yes" Removing a dummy linux/dma-mapping.h. checking for kernel asm/hw_irq.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/device.h... "yes" Removing a dummy linux/device.h. checking for kernel linux/jiffies.h... "yes" Removing a dummy linux/jiffies.h. checking for kernel linux/compat.h... "yes" Removing a dummy linux/compat.h. checking for kernel linux/adb.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/cuda.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/pmu.h... "yes" checking for kernel linux/moduleparam.h... "yes" Removing a dummy linux/moduleparam.h. checking for kernel linux/syscalls.h... "yes" Removing a dummy linux/syscalls.h. checking for kernel linux/firmware.h... "yes" checking for exported symbol dump_stack... grep: /usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.18/linux-2.6.18.i686/kernel/ksyms.c: No such file or directory "no" checking for kernel module symbol versions... "yes" checking for PCI support in kernel... "yes" checking for I2C driver in kernel... module checking for firmware loader... yes checking for directory to store kernel modules... /lib/modules/0.0.0/misc checking for verbose printk... on checking for debug level... none checking for processor type... i686 checking for i386 machine type... default checking for SMP... "yes" checking for ISA PnP driver in kernel... yes checking for PnP driver in kernel... yes checking for Kernel ISA-PnP support... "yes" checking for strlcpy... "no" checking for snprintf... "no" checking for vsnprintf... "no" checking for scnprintf... "no" checking for sscanf... "no" checking for vmalloc_to_page... "no" checking for old kmod... "yes" checking for PDE... "no" checking for pci_set_consistent_dma_mask... "no" checking for pci_dev_present... "no" checking for msleep... "no" checking for tty->count is the atomic type... "no" checking for io_remap_pfn_range... "no" checking for new io_remap_page_range... "no" checking for kcalloc... "no" checking for saved_config_space in pci_dev... "no" checking for old kill_fasync... "no" checking for dma_addr_t... "no" checking for MUTEX macros... "no" Removing local linux/pnp.h. checking for driver version... 1.0.9rc4a checking for sequencer support... yes checking for OSS/Free emulation... yes checking for RTC callback support in kernel... "no" checking for HPET support... "yes" checking for Procfs support... "yes" checking for USB support... "yes" checking for PC-Speaker hook... "no" checking for kernel PCMCIA checking for PCMCIA support... "yes" checking for PC9800 support in kernel... "no" checking for parallel port support... "yes" checking for which soundcards to compile driver for... all configure: creating ./config.status config.status: creating version config.status: creating Makefile.conf config.status: creating snddevices config.status: creating utils/alsa-driver.spec config.status: creating utils/buildrpm config.status: creating toplevel.config config.status: creating utils/alsasound config.status: creating utils/alsasound.posix config.status: creating include/config.h config.status: creating include/config1.h config.status: creating include/version.h config.status: include/version.h is unchanged config.status: creating include/autoconf-extra.h Hacking autoconf.h... -----------end second snip------- ---------start third snip-------- [root@kjones-fedora alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a]# make install rm -f /lib/modules/0.0.0/misc/snd*.*o /lib/modules/0.0.0/misc/persist.o /lib/modules/0.0.0/misc/isapnp.o make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a/acore' mkdir -p /lib/modules/0.0.0/misc cp snd-hpet.o snd-hwdep.o snd-page-alloc.o snd-pcm.o snd-rawmidi.o snd-timer.o snd.o /lib/modules/0.0.0/misc cp: cannot stat `snd-hpet.o': No such file or directory cp: cannot stat `snd-hwdep.o': No such file or directory cp: cannot stat `snd-page-alloc.o': No such file or directory cp: cannot stat `snd-pcm.o': No such file or directory cp: cannot stat `snd-rawmidi.o': No such file or directory cp: cannot stat `snd-timer.o': No such file or directory cp: cannot stat `snd.o': No such file or directory make[1]: *** [_modinst__] Error 1 make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/alsa-driver-1.0.9rc4a/acore' make: *** [install-modules] Error 1 ------end third snip------- ----I continued to struggle, but to no avail-----------

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Fedora Core 6 kernel source???
by ken jones Dec. 4, 2006

Dec. 4, 2006

I have a SoundBlaster Live sound card. The driver is emu10k1. ALSA provides some modules that need to be built into the kernel. No matter what I do the builds can not find the appropriate version.h file. I am trying to build the kernel from kernel-devel-2.6.18-1.2849.fc6. Previous Core versions provided a kernel-source rpm. Core 6 does not. This time it is called kernel-devel. Something is very different. Can any of you point me to a cook book level WEB page that will point my way... -----------------snip example of trouble------------ checking for directory with kernel source... /lib/modules/2.6.18-1.2849.fc6/source checking for directory with kernel build... /lib/modules/2.6.18-1.2849.fc6/build checking for kernel version... The file /lib/modules/2.6.18-1.2849.fc6/source/include/linux/version.h does not exist. Please, install the package with full kernel sources for your distribution or use --with-kernel=dir option to specify another directory with kernel sources (default is /lib/modules/2.6.18-1.2849.fc6/source). ------------end snip------------------ I tried the --with-kernel=dir option. I would like sound again. Help! Ken Jones

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Hardware for Sale
by Chuck Noyes Dec. 4, 2006

Dec. 4, 2006

Hi All, The company where I used to work...is looking to sell off some h/w. Below, is a list of what they're selling. Please note, I'm not selling the h/w. If you're interested in any of this, please let me know and I'll put you in touch with the appropriate person. Currently, just about all of this h/w is mounted in the 24U rack mentioned below. 3 Dell PowerEdge 1750 servers - 533 MHz FSB - 512 KB L2 Cache - 2 CPU sockets but only 1 populated. Each Server Has: 1 Intel Xeon 2.8 GHz CPU 1 GB RAM 1 74 GB SCSI 10K RPM Hard Drive 1 On-board ATI Rage SVGA adapter 1 Teac CD-ROM * 1 Floppy Drive 1 On-board 2 port gigabit ethernet NIC ** 1 On-board SCSI Ultra 320 Card 1 Qlogic QLA2340 PCI Fibre-Channel Card 1 USB 2.0 port All servers have Windows 2003 Server installed (but that can be fixed easily...) * = Server #2 has an NEC DVD/RW drive ** = Server #1 has a Realtek 8139 fast ethernet NIC in addition to the 2-port gig-e NIC Other Hardware: 1 24U 19 inch rack 1 Rack mounted Brocade Silkworm 8-port 3200 FC switch 1 Dell PowerVault 136T Tape Library Unit (really an ADIC Scalar 100) 2 SDLT320 tape drives internal to the TLU 1 Dell PowerConnect unmanaged 16-port ethernet switch 1 Belkin 4-machine KVM switch 2 SMC TigerStack III (SMC Model #6824M) 24-port managed ethernet switches 4 APC 750VA Battery Backup Units 1 Rack mounted APC Smart-UPS 2200VA Battery Backup Unit -- -Chuck

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reiserfs corruption....
by Eric Stein Dec. 1, 2006

Dec. 1, 2006

Hi all, After a nasty power problem, I have corruption on a reiserfs volume. What I did: http://toba.ath.cx:724/~eastein/reiserfsck.txt I think I may have a damaged drive. The scariest prospect: Bad root block 0. (--rebuild-tree did not complete) Any ideas? Eric

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Linux/C Developer opportunity
by Jrcalareso＠aol.com Nov. 28, 2006

Nov. 28, 2006

Senior Software Engineer responsible for the design and implementation of software application solutions for Linux based, next generation communications/networking products. Salary range is $80-95K. This is a permanent position with a location in the 495/Acton MA area. Outstanding technology and work environment. If you are a good match and interested, please forward your credentials in the strictest confidence to Joe Calareso (_jrcalareso(a)aol.com_ (mailto:jrcalareso@aol.com) ,) retained technical search consultant. All responses will be acknowledged. Qualifications/Experience 3-10 years of experience or equivalent skill set and knowledge in 'C' programming and Linux program development. Knowledge and experience in the areas of LAN, WAN Remote Access or Security are definite pluses. The basic requirements for the position are: * Extensive experience and knowledge in developing software within the Linux operating system, knowledge of the kernel mechanisms and kernel development a plus. * Strong 'C' programming language. Additional skills that are plusses: * Knowledge and experience with the Gdb debugger and its derivatives. * Knowledge in Serial Communications and associated protocols. *Knowledge in IP Protocols, Routing technologies and associated routing protocols. * Development experience on the Motorola platform/860 Families of embedded Microprocessors. * Knowledge in the areas of security, RADIUS, Secure ID, SSH and encryption standards.

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email problem
by Bill Mills-Curran Nov. 25, 2006

Nov. 25, 2006

I'm having a problem with email bouncing to verizon.net addresses, and I suspect some other servers may be deleting it entirely. My config... I'm using mutt, which delivers to a local smtp server. My machine has a fake domain name (mills.curran), since I'm on a NAT'ed firewall. I route/relay my email through a web services provider with my own domain name (mills-curran.net) on a static IP. I know the issue is not a blacklisting, because the email gets delivered if I use the web interface for email at the mills-curran.net site. I suspect that verizon.net doesn't like the fact that the email header includes records including the fake mills.curran domain. I've tried some sendmail configuration changes with no success. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bill

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Using Knoppix to copy an NTFS drive
by Chuck Noyes Nov. 23, 2006

Nov. 23, 2006

Hi All, I have a drive that sounds like it's about to fail (making strange noises and occasionally not booting), so I want to copy it to another identical drive. The drive has 1 NTFS partition on it - I very occasionally run Win2k. I booted up the 5.0 KNOPPIX CD and tried dd if=/dev/hda of=/dev/hdb. There were no error messages and after about 30 minutes the 'dd' finished. However from KNOPPIX, I can't mount the new drive. the mount command (sudo mount -t ntfs /dev/hdb1 /media/hdb1) fails with: "Couldn't mount device '/dev/hdb1'. input/output error - mount failed". The original drive (/dev/hda1) mounts without any problem. If I use the fdisk utility and look at the partition table, there are no differences between the hda and hdb drives. Any ideas how I can solve this problem?? BTW: The qtparted utility on the KNOPPIX 5.0 CD and DVD fails with a "floating point exception" error. TIA, -Chuck

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