- WLUG - wlug.mailman3.com

hald in ubuntu 'dapper'
by Chuck Noyes May 23, 2006

May 23, 2006

Hi All I upgraded by laptop from 'breezy' to 'dapper'. It looks like the hald does not accept the --retain-privileges argument, even though the upgrade tool added it to the /etc/default/hal file. Now the hald won't start. Also, my USB thumb drives won't automount. I'm thinking it may be related to the hald problem. If I run 'sudo hald --retain-privileges restart', the command fails with the help screen for the command. Has anyone else out there seen this problem? Anyone got a fix? I can always comment out the 'DAEMON-OPT=--retain-privileges' line in the /etc/default/hal file, so the hald starts without error, but the USB drives still don't automount. Thanks, -Chuck

2 3

Re: [Wlug] Backing Up/Moving Evolution
by James Gray May 16, 2006

May 16, 2006

Since it sounds like noone else has responded to your question, I'll give it a shot; even though I don't use Evolution. If Evolution stores emails in clear text, and I bet it does then this might work. You could use grep to try and locate one of your past emails some thing like: grep -rlF TEXT ~/* (From the command prompt.) Replace TEXT with an unusual sentance in one of the emails in your folders. This should give you a sense of where the file is located. Once you figure out where the folders are you should be able to simply copy them to your server. I've done this with Thunderbird (from a win machine to a Linux box no less) and it worked well. If all else fails you might be able to find help on the evolution website. > I need to find a way to move this > stuff so I can get a new dual-boot system (windows/linux). I can't even > figure out which directory all this Evolution stuff lives in.

9 10

Take my free stuff, please! ;)
by Theo Van Dinter May 14, 2006

May 14, 2006

Hey folks, Sorry to blast this out on the list, but I'm in the process of moving and have a bunch of computer-related items that I'm trying to get rid of. Most things on here are free for pickup (I'm in the Natick, MA area) or if you pay s/h I can send it out via USPS/etc. I'd like to receive some money for the handful of things with a "$" marking, make an offer. :) Send me a mail and we'll arrange something. COMPUTER/MONITORS: $ 2U Rackmount computer, 2xPII 450MHz, 512MB RAM 20GB IDE HD (Maxtor 6E020L0) CDROM (CD-540E) 3.5" Floppy Drive Monitors may not be available immediately (ask for details) $ ViewSonic E771 17" monitor $ ViewSonic P815 21" monitor NETWORKING: 2x 2wire DSL Telephone Filter 3Com Etherlink 3C583A AUI/10bT Transceiver 3x SMC Ultra (83C7900F) 10BT/AUI network card Allied Telesis CentreCom 210T AUI/10bT Transceiver Cabletron 10 Base-2 to10 Base-T adapter w/lanview Netgear 4 port dual speed hub #DF104 Netgear 8 port dual speed hub #DS108 Random BNC connectors (right angle, T, terminators, etc) and cable Zyxel Prestige 643 DSL modem MISC POWER-RELATED: Standard grounded 3-pin power cables (2x each black and grey) AT Power Supply 4x APC ProtectNet P10BT in-line ethernet surge protector APC ProtectNet PTEL2 in-line telephone surge protector 3x APC 940-0024C cable APC 940-0095B cable APC SmartUPS 450 w/ 940-0024C cable It's free but dead. It'd be useful if you're planning to do a TradeUPS from APC and want to get some extra capacity. However, it doesn't even respond or power on when plugged in. APC SmartUPS VS650 w/ 940-0024C cable "Works", but may or may not drop the load immediately upon power outage. I believe it just needs a new battery, but I haven't had it checked out too much, etc. I'd actually like to get some cash for it, make me an offer. MISC CABLES AND ADAPTERS: 3x AT Keyboard extension cable Misc DB15 M-M video cables Serial 25M-25M cable 2x Serial 25M-9F cable Serial 25M-25F cable (long) 2x PS2 -> AT Keyboard Adapter 9pin -> ps/2 mouse converter 3x PS2->9pin mouse converter 2x DB15M-M Gender Changer DB15F-F Gender Changer 4x APC 940-0029A 9M-25M adapters 4x APC 940-0017A 9M-25F adapters Serial 25F-25F Gender Changer Serial 25M-25F Jumper Box w/ wires 3x Serial/Mouse 9M-25F Converter Serial/Mouse 9M-25M Converter Serial/Mouse 9F-25M Converter 2x Serial 25M-25M thin Gender Changer 2x Serial 25F-25F thin Gender Changer Serial 9M-9M Gender Changer 2x Serial 9F-9F Gender Changer (1 thin, 1 normal) 3x 5.25"-3.5" floppy data connection converter 3x 9" (?) internal Y power adapter 2x 6" (?) internal Y power adapter 3x 3.5" floppy internal drive power adapters internal power extender w/ extra fan 3-pin connector Serial 25M-25F null modem MULTIMEDIA: 2 Large Speakers Creative speakers ISA Random sound card ISA Sound Blaster AWE 32 sound card ISA Sound Blaster AWE 64 sound card misc cd-rom/sound card cables DRIVES: $ Kingwin KF23IPF Removable (E)IDE mount 5.25" w/ enclosed: IBM Deskstar IC35L060AVER07-0 (60GB) HD 120MB Connor IDE HD 3.5" floppy drive Mitsumi D359T6 HP Tape Drive C1528F SCSI Hitachi CD-ROM Model CDR-7730 IDE Toshiba CD-ROM XM-5701B SCSI SOFTWARE: Alsoft DiskWarrior for Mac OS ApplixWare for Linux version 4.4.1 Art Explosion Greeting Card Factory Premier CD (Windows/Mac) Descent Descent II Educated Investor Financial and Tax Planning Tool Kit (Windows/Mac) Macsyma 2.3 for Windows 3.1, 95, NT Mech Warrior 2 w/ Expansion Pack Print Shop for Mac Pro Venture Resumes Windows 98,98,ME Sendmail Single Switch 2.03 The 11th Hour (the sequel to the 7th guest) CD & strategy guide The 7th Guest CD Ulead PhotoImpact 6 SCSI CABLES/ETC: 1-2" internal 50pin SCSI extender 2x SCSI Centronics Terminator 68 pin M-M external SCSI cable, 2ft Misc internal SCSI cables SCSI 68pin Differential Terminator OTHER RANDOM THINGS: "Go away or I will replace you with a very small shell script" - XL T-Shirt 2 button serial mouse 2x Wintek PC3200 2GB ECC Registered (may or may not work, have seen issues) 3 button serial mouse 3x new AT keyboards 5.25" mounting bracket for 3.5" drive/floppy Belkin 6 port Firewire hub Belkin TuneDok for iPod w/ Sony cassette adapter Cue Cat HP ScanJet 4C SCSI Scanner w/ 3' 68pin to centronics external SCSI cable (no card) ISA I/O board (IDE, floppy, 2x serial, game, par Misc (E)IDE cables Misc floppy drive cables RCA UHF/VHF antenna Radio Shack pillow speaker SUNON KDE1206PTB1 60x60x25mm Fan new Spool of Cat. 5 cable, unknown length left VGA to 5BNC Cable iRock FM transmitter mouse couch (pad w/ wrist bits) mark 3 VGA Box (4x RCA A/V -> VGA DB15 Output, hook up camera, dvd player, video game console, etc, hook up to your VGA monitor)

1 0

Reminder: Upcoming WLUG meeting
by Andy Stewart May 8, 2006

May 8, 2006

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI everybody, At this month's WLUG meeting, Frank Sweetser is going to give a "chalk talk" about Ruby on Rails. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 10th, at 7:00 PM in the Access Grid Room on the WPI campus in Worcester, MA USA. Afterwards, we'll go to the Tech Pizza restaurant for the apres-meeting meeting. See ya later, 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 iD8DBQFEX9jwHl0iXDssISsRAmS9AJsE5XwQNjTFfeNhFxzOHSH7y8RaYQCfWHo1 fCy7XB56+Qd8BgyLZUTiEkk= =EwN5 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

1 0

Backing Up/Moving Evolution
by Mims Research May 8, 2006

May 8, 2006

Hi Everyone, Is there a utility to back up Evolution? Or how can I move my Evolution folders listed under "On This Computer" from my hard drive to the server upstairs? I save a lot of my email. I need to find a way to move this stuff so I can get a new dual-boot system (windows/linux). I can't even figure out which directory all this Evolution stuff lives in. Are VFolders or IFolders the answer? I haven't tried either of those, but I believe we have those abilities here on our network. As always, thanks for all the help and support you give to this Linux newbie. All my best, Marie

1 0

USENIX '06 May 30-June 3, Boston
by Andy Stewart May 5, 2006

May 5, 2006

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 ====================================================== Register NOW for USENIX '06: the Annual Technical Conference of the USENIX Association at http://www.usenix.org/usenix06/progm USENIX is back in Boston this May 30 through June 3 with the latest 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. *** Over 30 tutorials, featuring: o Dan Geer on Measuring Security o Alex Russell on Ajax and Advanced Responsive WebApp Development o AEleen Frisch on Administering Linux in Production Environments o Abe Singer on Building a Logging Infrastructure and Log Analysis for Security o Bill Cheswick on Defense Against the Dark Arts: Repelling the Wily Hacker (See details at http://www.usenix.org/events/usenix06/ training/) *** Three concurrent tracks of Technical Sessions including Invited Talks, a Systems Practice and Experience track, and a Guru track with your favorite academics and industry researchers on such timely topics as: o Greg Brandeau of Pixar on "Why Mr. Incredible and Buzz Lightyear Need Better Tools" (Plenary) o Trevor Blackwell of Anybots on "Real Operating Systems for Real-time Motion Control" o Peiter "Mudge" Zatko of BBN on "Success, Failure, and Alternative Solutions for Network Security" o Matt Welsh of Harvard on "Deploying a Sensor Network on an Active Volcano" (See details at http://www.usenix.org/events/usenix06/tech/ ) *** Keynote by Larry Peterson of Princeton on "Planetlab: Evolution vs. Intelligent Design in Planetary-Scale Infrastructure" *** Works-In-Progress Reports (WIPs) round out a rich week overflowing with presentations, information, and collaboration. Also: don't miss the opportunity to pose your toughest questions to the experts in the Guru Is In Sessions. Mingle with colleagues and leading experts at the Birds-of-a-Feather sessions (BoFs) and at the various evening social events, including a Poster Session & Happy Hour, vendor sessions, and an off-site conference reception. USENIX '06 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 Boston in May. - -------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: USENIX '06 WHEN: May 30 - June 3, 2006 WHERE: Boston, MA: Marriott Hotel Copley Place WHO: Anyone interested in state-of-the-art computing issues WHY: To get to and stay on the leading edge of practical and actionable research and tools HOW: http://www.usenix.org/usenix06/progm - -------------------------------------------------------------- Five or more people registering together get $100 off per person! Early-Bird Registration discounts end May 12 -- register NOW for the best pricing at: http://www.usenix.org/usenix06/progm ====================================================== - -- 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 iD8DBQFEWq+gHl0iXDssISsRAlIwAJ4uIj+ZmWSpPOlOixG4rle4veBX6ACfXCZx 8F4XjsVouazgM0hJ+6vkyVU= =GxWN -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

1 0

Bandwidth sharing problem
by Gregory Avedissian May 2, 2006

May 2, 2006

I have a friend with a bandwidth sharing problem. There are two linux boxes (one Debian Sarge, one SuSE 9.3) attached to an old Linksys 10/100 wired router on cable internet (3Mbps confirmed download speed). When the Debian box is downloading a large file, it hogs all the bandwidth, and the SuSE box is very slow on the internet. Is there an easy way to limit download speed on one or both boxes to make them share nicely? I looked through the manual for the router, and I don't see a way to do it there. If there's not an easy way to do it, I'd still like to hear the difficult way to do it. Thanks, Greg

3 2

27" Monitor for sale
by James Gray May 2, 2006

May 2, 2006

A coworker of mine is selling a 27" monitor that he is no longer using. Contact me if you are interested and I'll get you his email. Here is his ad: Gateway Destination 27" Monitor - I'm selling a black Gateway Destination 27" monitor. Some of you may have seen the ads Dell has now for the XPS plasma screens, this is a similar concept that Gateway had years ago. This monitor retailed for $400. This monitor's maximum resolution is 800X600 at 65 hertz. It has a VGA cable input and RCA audio inputs for the mounted speakers on the sides. There are two modes, "PC" and "TV" that allow you to adjust the color settings seperately when you're watching television as opposed to using it with your PC. This monitor worked perfectly for me as my television. I used a computer as the center of my multimedia system with a TV tuner card and I was not disappointed with the monitor at all. The monitor takes a standard PC power cord, and I will include one with the monitor. I can also include a 30 foot VGA cable $25 more. If you are running this monitor from a computer with a DVD player, you will be astonished at the quality difference because this monitor operates at 800X600 resolution instead of a standard TV resolution of 484X280. That's about *twice* the clarity! The cheapest 27" TV at Best Buy is $197. This is twice the TV for less than twice the price! Price: $225 - negotiable

1 0

meeting next week?
by Eric Stein April 27, 2006

April 27, 2006

Hi all, I'm only writing to ask whether or not there will be a meeting held on the 3rd and if we have a topic. Thanks. -- Eric Stein WPI CS 2009 Treasurer, Student Pugwash

3 5

Webcast meetings?
by Tim Keller April 27, 2006

April 27, 2006

Hey Everybody, I've got a pie in the sky question. My parental duties now proclude me from attending the Wednesday night WLUG meetings. Since we hold the meetings in the "Media room" is there any chance we could make them available live and/or a podcast? Thanks, Tim. -- I am leary of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

5 5