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Re: [Wlug] Wednesday's WLUG - noob question on XML editor
by d.maly＠ieee.org 12 Oct '06

12 Oct '06

This stuff is new to me, so wanted to dabble a bit before the meeting. My question is: what's your favorite editor for XML? My past experience with HTML has been with Mozilla editors in Windows, and I find them to be adequate (and free). Thanks, Doug Maly > Hi All: > > Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm working hard to make my preso at > this Wednesday's WLUG meeting (October 11) interesting, informative, > innovative. Something different, without being annoying. > > Bring any of your friends that might be interested in data visualization, > web design, XML, SVG, etc. > > During the preso, interrupt me with questions as much as you want, and > make a mental note where my presentation isn't clear or drags. I'm hoping > to get as much feedback as possible so that the next time I present this > topic it will be better. > > Thanks, > Doug >

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Looking for a new system
by John Stoffel 11 Oct '06

11 Oct '06

Guys, I've been looking around for a new system at home, basically to act as a file server (NFS, Samba) and backup server using Bacula. It also needs to run http and mysql and other daemons as needed. I'd like to get at least a pair of 250gb drives to mirror them for storage, with LVM volumes on top. And of course room for expansion to another pair of drives down the line. But I'd like it smallish and quiet as well. Oh yeah, it needs to have a PCI slot for a SCSI controller, since my tape drive is SCSI for backups. Desires: - small - cheap - quiet - low power - boots without a keyboard/mouse needed at all - onboard video (don't really need it at all) - PCI slots for expansion - four 3.5" drive bays internally - SATA ports on board - AMD or VIA EPIA - 1Gb of RAM or more. I've looked at the Via EPIA style systems. Just not sure if they have enough oomph for what I want. The other thought is to just take my old Dell Precision dual cpu Xeon 550mhz box and make that my main server, holding all my data, etc. It's got the drive bays, and PCI slots and scsi controller all in there already. I could add in some SATA controllers for the new disks without a problem. And it would continue to hold my ISA 8-port serial card. And it's got the memory for what it would be doing pretty much as well. Then I'd just get a new system for my desktop with a much smaller disk drive. Systems I've looked at: - bare bones AMD x2 on ebay. - VIA Epia Nanoscale dual CPU box http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS7109201579.html - buying a dell from their closeouts Any comments? John

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need to test notebook
by Gregory Avedissian 11 Oct '06

11 Oct '06

A friend of mine just got a used notebook computer, but it has no AC adapter, and the battery is dead. He'd like to test it out before he invests any significant money into it. I'm wondering if anyone has an AC adapter for a Dell Inspiron 18000 and would be willing to bring it to the meeting, so we can see if this thing will fire up. And does anyone know of a good place to get used parts locally (like an AC adapter)? Thanks, Greg

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noob question on Altova XMLSpy
by d.maly＠ieee.org 10 Oct '06

10 Oct '06

I'm trying to install Altova XMLSpy, following instructions at http://www.altova.com/support_platform_linux.html and saw the comment: "Copy the complete 2006 Relewase 4 installation directory from Windows to the Linux partition (this avoids any installer-related issues); this should be an installation where you have already requested/purchased and entered a key-code, because the key-code request mechanism doesn’t currently work under WINE." so I guess I follow the rules and enter the key-code I have in hand using Windows to enter the key-code, then "Copy the complete 2006 ..." etc etc Any better ideas? Doug

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REMINDER: WLUG Meeting THIS WED Oct 11th 7PM
by Andy Stewart 09 Oct '06

09 Oct '06

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI gang, This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming WLUG meeting, to be held THIS WED Oct 11th, 7:00 PM in the Access Grid Room on the WPI campus in Worcester, MA USA. At this meeting, our guest speaker will be WLUG member Doug Aker. The topic will be Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). === Abstract === How an average programmer, after discovering SVG, used zLinux, perl, XML, XSLT, HTML, JavaScript and, above all, SVG to create an interactive browser-based application to visualize client-server connections. See how Doug's odyssey into open languages led him through the lands of information theory, graph theory, set theory and data visualization. Find out why his wife and kids run out of the room whenever he starts talking about SVG. Like you, Doug has sat and snoozed through many slide presentations, and vows *not* to make this yet another PowerPoint-like affair. Please attend. Doug is comfortable with large crowds. Doug Aker has been doing application and tech support work at Verizon Communications for 21 years. ===End Abstract === After the meeting, we'll adjourn to the Tech Pizza restaurant on Highland Street for pizza, soda, and more tech talk! 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 iD8DBQFFKs4KHl0iXDssISsRApjZAJ9zxYHgGCEfMk3ozZerjjhFfS4urwCeKpZs CjXBYXwgh7QZRp9LbdDXM9Q= =rzwB -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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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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Fw: Missing Inkscape from Suse Linux 9.2: Never mind
by douglas.r.aker＠verizon.com 14 Sep '06

14 Sep '06

Never mind. Got my answer from Novell's website. My "other thought" was indeed correct. There's tons more software on the 2 DVD's than on the 5 CD's. The Novell web page even lists *exactly* which packages the CD's don't contain. I don't have a DVD drive on the Suse Linux 9.2 laptop, but I was able to read the Inkscape .rpm file on my Windows laptop which *does* have a DVD drive. Then I ftp'd the file to my Linux laptop and did an install from a local directory. Doug ----- Forwarded by Doug Aker/EMPL/MA/Verizon on 09/14/2006 03:54 PM ----- Doug Aker/EMPL/MA/Verizon 09/14/2006 01:40 PM To "Worcester Linux Users Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> cc Subject Missing Inkscape from Suse Linux 9.2 Hi All: Recently, I installed Suse Linux Pro 9.2 on an HP laptop. The box the software came in prominently lists, as an included program, Inkscape, the open-source vector graphics editor. The mystery is that I can find no reference to Inkscape anywhere in the system, not even in Yast when searching in the "Install and Remove Software" dialog. Now perhaps I messed up and didn't choose Inkscape during the initial install, but shouldn't Yast still list Inkscape as a "Not Installed" package? My other thought is that perhaps Inkscape is included when you install from the 2 DVD's, but somehow Novell messed up and didn't include it on the 5 CD's. Thanks, Doug

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Re: [Wlug] Missing Inkscape from Suse Linux 9.2
by howard＠howardwhite.net 14 Sep '06

14 Sep '06

I have SUSE 10 installed, and I'm sure it's on the DVD (though I already had Inkscape installed under 9.2.) If it's not there, it's easily available at Inkscape. In fact, it might be better to download it because the version on the 9.n distribution set would not be the latest and greatest. HW

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Missing Inkscape from Suse Linux 9.2
by douglas.r.aker＠verizon.com 14 Sep '06

14 Sep '06

Hi All: Recently, I installed Suse Linux Pro 9.2 on an HP laptop. The box the software came in prominently lists, as an included program, Inkscape, the open-source vector graphics editor. The mystery is that I can find no reference to Inkscape anywhere in the system, not even in Yast when searching in the "Install and Remove Software" dialog. Now perhaps I messed up and didn't choose Inkscape during the initial install, but shouldn't Yast still list Inkscape as a "Not Installed" package? My other thought is that perhaps Inkscape is included when you install from the 2 DVD's, but somehow Novell messed up and didn't include it on the 5 CD's. Thanks, Doug

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Problem with xosview SWAP space.
by ken jones 12 Sep '06

12 Sep '06

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RAZR w/ Linux, Ruby tutorial
by Bill Smith 10 Sep '06

10 Sep '06

There are several things I want to mention... First, I was talking to someone about accessing the RAZR from Linux via USB. (Sorry-- I'm terrible with names.) The program that I use is moto4lin, and is available for free from SourceForge at: http://moto4lin.sourceforge.net/wiki/Main_Page . One may (or may not) need p2kmoto, which is available from: http://sourceforge.net/projects/moto4lin (the information is available from the main page). All-told, the installation of both parts are covered in the documentation, and it's pretty straight-forward. Second, I had asked several about Ruby tutorials, and mentioned that I found one source that was a bit... ...odd, though I couldn't remember the name of it. It is "Why's (Poignant) Guide to Ruby, which is found at http://poignantguide.net/ruby/ . Third, as for a list of what my employer has for what we are getting rid of, we're in the process of building a list... When something is available, I'll let you know. :) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- William Smith wsmith-at-chezsmith-dot-com Fall River, MA http://www.chezsmith.com "In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. For years I was smart. I recommend pleasant." -- Elwood P. Dowd * TAG! v3.2 *

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e-Commerce Software
by Matt Higgins 09 Sep '06

09 Sep '06

Looking for some insight from you folks. Does anyone have experience with this? Here are some params: Runs on linux Does not need to be open source but that's a bonus Standard software platform i.e. Java / PHP / Perl based SOE friendly (nice urls, shallow link depth , crawlable catalog) Ability to manage inventory and fulfillment. (this is more of a bonus) Any thoughts ?

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MEETING: Thurs, Sept 7th, 7:00 PM
by Andy Stewart 07 Sep '06

07 Sep '06

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI Everybody, We have a WLUG meeting coming up on Thursday, September 7th, 2006, at 7:00 PM in the Access Grid room at the WPI campus in Worcester, MA USA. Anybody who is interested in Linux is welcome to attend. At this meeting, David Dichmann from Sybase will be the guest speaker, talking about Sybase on Linux. Checkout this link for more information: http://www.sybase.com/linux In addition, I'll be bringing a box of old (but working) computer parts. Feel free to be a scavenger! Included are ATAPI CDROM drives (8-16x), 3.5" floppy drives, a couple of power supplies, and a couple of Pentium 200MHz motherboards. Anything not claimed at the meeting will go to electronics recycling. There will be quite a few other things available for a free giveaway: Sybase teeshirts and other goodies 2 x LaTeX User's Guide and Reference Manual (Leslie Lamport) Self-Service Linux - Mastering the Art of Problem Determination 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 iD8DBQFE/bJzHl0iXDssISsRAlk+AJ9kJtIGusw5IydkvFoz/I71yxcILwCghpG9 2wAXiRdWKJmQkVllmU6qqQo= =WE0i -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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CentOS?
by Pete Wason 07 Sep '06

07 Sep '06

Hiall, Anyone working with CentOS? I have a RH8 server that needs to join the party. Any remote possibility that CentOS can upgrade RH8, or do I need to backup everything and start from scratch? Yes, I know it's a wacky question. :) PS: And, DAMN AOL! PPS: if this message is HTML, let me know; I'm still learning Thunderbird... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Pete Wason* Hy Noom Publications /codevark(a)aim.com/ 508.865.5414

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bacula
by Mike Leo 06 Sep '06

06 Sep '06

Someone at the cook-out mentioned they were using bacula for backups. I have just installed it and I have a DLT tape drive. I have it confugered OK and i can connect to my fd (client) and my sd (storage device). To keep things simple, lets say that I am doing everything on one server. I can label the tapes and even backup to my "File" device. My question is, what/where do I build a list of jobs to run? Lets say I want a "Full" backup of the system, and a seperate backup of just /home. Where do these jobs get defined, etc etc etc. This seems to be the only piece I am missing in the doc's. thanks mike

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never mind
by Mike Leo 03 Sep '06

03 Sep '06

Figured it out. /etc/bacula/bacula-dir.conf has different "File Sets" that define that. thanks

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