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Re: [Wlug] Fedora 9

by Walt Sawyer

Upgraded from 8 to 9, via DVD. I didn't use the PreUpgrade (didn't even know about it). Thanks! Walt On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:29 AM, Walt <wsawyer(a)ncounty.net> wrote: > I have just 'upgraded' to Fedora Core 9 and seem to be having some > issues opening some of the apps. Some apps say that they're starting > and then just quit without any indication as to what is going on. > yumex returns an error message: >> Traceback (most recent call last): >> File "/usr/share/yumex/yumex.py", line 34, in <module> >> import yum >> File "/usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/yum/__init__.py", line 40, in >> <module> >> import rpmsack >> File "/usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/yum/rpmsack.py", line 22, in >> <module> >> import misc >> File "/usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/yum/misc.py", line 12, in >> <module> >> import pgpmsg >> File "/usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/yum/pgpmsg.py", line 16, in >> <module> >> import struct, time, cStringIO, base64, types, md5, sha >> File "/usr/lib64/python2.5/md5.py", line 6, in <module> >> from hashlib import md5 >> File "/usr/lib64/python2.5/hashlib.py", line 135, in <module> >> sha224 = __get_builtin_constructor('sha224') >> File "/usr/lib64/python2.5/hashlib.py", line 63, in >> __get_builtin_constructor >> import _sha256 >> ImportError: No module named _sha256 > Does anyone know what's up? > Thanks! > Walt > > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > -- ----- Fight back spam! Download the Blue Frog. http://www.bluesecurity.com/register/s?user=eHh4eHh4

July 10, 2008

Re: [Wlug] Fedora 9

by Chuck Anderson

On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:29:05AM -0400, Walt wrote: > I have just 'upgraded' to Fedora Core 9 and seem to be having some > issues opening some of the apps. Some apps say that they're starting > and then just quit without any indication as to what is going on. > yumex returns an error message: > > > __get_builtin_constructor > > import _sha256 > > ImportError: No module named _sha256 > Does anyone know what's up? 1. How did you do the upgrade? Via the boot CD/installer? Did you use PreUpgrade? 2. What release did you upgrade from? I did find this forum post: http://www.fedoraforum.org/forum/showthread.php?t=193507

July 10, 2008

Fedora 9

by Walt

I have just 'upgraded' to Fedora Core 9 and seem to be having some issues opening some of the apps. Some apps say that they're starting and then just quit without any indication as to what is going on. yumex returns an error message: > Traceback (most recent call last): > File "/usr/share/yumex/yumex.py", line 34, in <module> > import yum > File "/usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/yum/__init__.py", line 40, in > <module> > import rpmsack > File "/usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/yum/rpmsack.py", line 22, in > <module> > import misc > File "/usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/yum/misc.py", line 12, in > <module> > import pgpmsg > File "/usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/yum/pgpmsg.py", line 16, in > <module> > import struct, time, cStringIO, base64, types, md5, sha > File "/usr/lib64/python2.5/md5.py", line 6, in <module> > from hashlib import md5 > File "/usr/lib64/python2.5/hashlib.py", line 135, in <module> > sha224 = __get_builtin_constructor('sha224') > File "/usr/lib64/python2.5/hashlib.py", line 63, in > __get_builtin_constructor > import _sha256 > ImportError: No module named _sha256 Does anyone know what's up? Thanks! Walt

July 10, 2008

Re: [Wlug] donations

by Mike Leo

the request came to me via a friend: Hello hello, I'm looking for working PCs that are no longer needed by their owners. We have many students that could benefit from the hands on learning that can only be made available through private donations. As one of three instructors here at the Shriver Job Corps Center , I would personally see to all systems being cleaned of private information by wiping all internal hard drives using DOD, (Department Of Defense), Standards. Each operating PC would then be entered into our training program for our students as a break/fix computer. If you know of anyone who may be interested in participating for the sake of our students, please pass along this note. Although all donations will be greatly appreciated it would not be a tax write-off but you will be able to sleep better knowing that you have helped aspiring technicians learn a trade and become active working participants in this great country of ours. Anyone having questions, please don't hesitate to call or email me. I hope you are having a great summer. Thank You, Ted Ted E. DeSalvatore Computer Technical Trainer ----- Original Message ---- From: David Glaser <dglaser(a)glaserresearch.net> To: Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 4:59:54 PM Subject: Re: [Wlug] donations Mike, Just from a cursory look at the website, I did not see a section on donations. -David Mike Leo wrote: > I have a friend looking for donations of old equipment to help out > http://shriver.jobcorps.gov/, a "no-cost education and vocational > training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that > helps young people ages 16 through 24" at Devens, MA. > > If anyone has any qualifying equipment, let me know and we will see > about arrangements. > > Thanks much, > Mike > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

July 2, 2008

Re: [Wlug] donations

by David Glaser

Mike, Just from a cursory look at the website, I did not see a section on donations. -David Mike Leo wrote: > I have a friend looking for donations of old equipment to help out > http://shriver.jobcorps.gov/, a "no-cost education and vocational > training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that > helps young people ages 16 through 24" at Devens, MA. > > If anyone has any qualifying equipment, let me know and we will see > about arrangements. > > Thanks much, > Mike > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

July 2, 2008

donations

by Mike Leo

I have a friend looking for donations of old equipment to help out http://shriver.jobcorps.gov/, a "no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24" at Devens, MA. If anyone has any qualifying equipment, let me know and we will see about arrangements. Thanks much, Mike

July 2, 2008

Consulting & training

by Info Center

Anyone know of firm or individual who might be interested in occasional support, training for small office using Ubuntu linux desktops and server located at Bristol CT? Info Center 860.585.0419

July 1, 2008

Re: [Wlug] KDE died on me

by kstratton＠fastmail.us

I use startx to start either KDE or GNOME. I type: startx kde startx gnome to start the respective window manager. here is what I put in .xinitrc if [ "$1" = "kde" ] ; then exec startkde fi if [ "$1" = "gnome" ] ; then exec gnome-session fi Just providing the idea, since there was some mention of using gnome as well as kde. On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:47:25 -0400, "Chuck Noyes" <vze284qe(a)verizon.net> said: > On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:09:37 -0400 > Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net> wrote: > > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > > Hash: SHA1 > > > > vze284qe(a)verizon.net wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > > > KDE 3.5.9 died on me. I installed some updates via the adept > > > updater and after rebooting, I get dropped into run-level 3 (which > > > I actually prefer). When I type startkde, which is in /usr/bin, I > > > get the following errors: > > > > Hello, > > > > I would recommend trying the following: > > > > cd ~ > > mv .kde .kde.saveme > > startkde > > > > If this works, it suggests that you have some user setting that is > > causing KDE some grief. If it does not, we'll need more information > > to help. > > > > Please let us know the result of this little experiment. > > > > Later, > > > > Andy > > > > - -- > > Andy Stewart, Founder > > Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org) > > Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393) > > Amateur Radio: KB1OIQ > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > > Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) > > Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org > > > > iD8DBQFIWaPAHl0iXDssISsRAmzaAJ4+8Vxg4E1V62VDbjkC00bgVTiV4gCggd2C > > xulZXVvFcKu2X9i0pYG7wYE= > > =k6Ty > > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > _______________________________________________ > > Wlug mailing list > > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > Actually, I think I solved the problem.... > I created .xinitrc file in my home directory that contains > exec startkde > > then I ran startx and kde started up. I have to recreate some settings > and configurations, but it looks like it's working. > > Thanks Andy. > > -- > -Chuck > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug -- kstratton(a)fastmail.us

June 21, 2008

Staples Hiring

by Carey, Joseph

Good Afternoon, Staples Home Office in Framingham is looking to bring on a Linux Admin. This is a Full Time permanent opportunity to work within the 650 IT/IS employees that work here. We are looking for someone that has 5-7 years experience as a systems admin. 3-5 years experience with Red Hat or SuSE Linux One or more of the following certifications preferred: RHCE, RHCT Understanding of project management methodologies. If you are interested, please get back to me with a copy of your resume and we can discuss in greater detail. Regards, Joe Carey Corporate Recruiter STAPLES HOME OFFICE Joseph.Carey(a)staples.com phone (508)253-2952 View our jobs @ www.staples.com/jobs

June 19, 2008

Job opening in San Diego

by Mike Leo

FYI: We have a job opening for a Unix Sys Admin in San Mateo California if anyone is interested. Please contact me off-list at mleo963(a)yahoo.com for further information. thanks

June 19, 2008