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monitoring network traffic (monthly)
by Peter Reutemann 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

Hi there Since the question came up at yesterday's WLUG meeting, of how to monitor internet traffic, especially over a whole month to track data usage on limited plans (eg 3G). I just had another look on the internet and came across "Netmonitor screenlet" for Ubuntu/Gnome, which seems to do the trick: http://www.botskool.com/geeks/network-tools-monitor-internet-data-usage-ubu… HTH Cheers, Peter -- Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 24 Jul '11

24 Jul '11

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!Virtualization Chris and John will present on virtualization Chris will cover Setting up ubuntu server in a commercial virtual server business environment Turnkey linux Playing with virtual machines on your PC Will have two virtual machine to give away http://www.turnkeylinux.org/mediawiki with search engine and video hosting enhancements http://www.clockingit.com/ John will cover Virtual Private Servers from the perspective of a host provider - RimuHosting

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!Virtualization Chris and John will present on virtualization Chris will cover Setting up ubuntu server in a commercial virtual server business environment Turnkey linux Playing with virtual machines on your PC Will have two virtual machine to give away http://www.turnkeylinux.org/mediawiki with search engine and video hosting enhancements http://www.clockingit.com/ John will cover Virtual Private Servers from the perspective of a host provider - RimuHosting

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PCI driver not writing to config space
by Giriprasad Deviprasad 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

Hi All, I have a pci driver like: define VENDOR_ID 0x1415 #define DEVICE_ID1 0xc140 #include<linux/module.h> #include<linux/version.h> #include<linux/kernel.h> #include<linux/pci.h> #include<linux/ioport.h> #include<asm/unistd.h> #include<linux/slab.h> #include<linux/fs.h> #include<asm/uaccess.h> #include<asm/io.h> #include<linux/kdev_t.h> #include<asm/fcntl.h> #include<linux/sched.h> #include<linux/wait.h> #include<linux/errno.h> #include<asm/irq.h> #include<asm/ioctl.h> #include<linux/string.h> #include<linux/interrupt.h> init_module (void) { short int curr_device; dev = pci_find_device (VENDOR_ID, DEVICE_ID1, NULL); j = pci_enable_device (dev); curr_device = 0; printk("Init : Reading and writing Config space.........\n"); pci_read_config_word (dev, 0x02, (u16 *)&curr_device); printk("Init : Current Device id = %x\n", (curr_device & 0x00FFFF)); curr_device = 0xc145; pci_write_config_word (dev, 0x02, curr_device); pci_read_config_word (dev, 0x02, (u16 *)&curr_device); printk("Init : After writing to Config space, Current Device id = %x\n", (curr_device & 0x00FFFF)); return 0; } void cleanup_module (void) { printk ("Closing pci \n"); } When I insmod this driver after build, it shows: Jul 20 15:11:03 localhost kernel: Init : Reading and writing Config space......... Jul 20 15:11:03 localhost kernel: Init : Current Device id = c140 Jul 20 15:11:03 localhost kernel: Init : After writing to Config space, Current Device id = c140 Any clues as to why is not writing 0xc145 to the pci config space? curr_device = 0xc145; pci_write_config_word (dev, 0x02, curr_device); Thanks & Regards, D.Giriprasad

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HP Mini 110 - 3627TU Netbook - LQ858PA#ABG - PLEASE READ IF SHOPPING _NOW_ FOR A NETBOOK!
by Elroy 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

Hi All. Just a quick note. Yesterday I bought the above (netbook/6-cell battery/ext. charger) from Noel Leeming at The Base in Hamilton for $379 ALL UP. They tried to push a $99 warranty (Consumer Guarantees Act does this so waste of $$), and MS Word/etc as well hehe. Cheapest I could find this on the ´Net was $430. Brief specs: Intel Atom N570 1.66GHz Dual-Core 1GB DDR3? RAM - Max 2GB. ~250GB SATA HDD NM10 Express Chipset Webcam Sound Bluetooth 802.11b/g/n Wireless Grabbed Kubuntu Netbook iso, created usb boot drive, blew away Win7 Starter, installed fine, sound and wireless appear to work out of the box (no drivers D/L´ed) - can see several other wireless APś in network scan so I´m guessing that means itś working. Bluetooth seems to be working (can see other devices). Not sure when sale ends, so if interested be in quick. Noel Leeming is very close to Dick Smith at The Base. hope this helps someone. Cheers, Elroy. This might help you out :-) Noel Leeming Te Rapa The Base, Te Rapa Road Te Rapa, Hamilton Phone: 07 8500380 Fax: 07 8500381 Open Hours: Mon–Wed 9.00–6.00; Thu 9.00–8.00; Fri–Sat 9.00–6.00; Sun 9.00–5.30. Might pay to ring to check sale still on/stock is there.

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 17 Jul '11

17 Jul '11

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!Virtualization Chris and John will present on virtualization Chris will cover Setting up ubuntu server in a commercial virtual server business environment Turnkey linux Playing with virtual machines on your PC Will have two virtual machine to give away http://www.turnkeylinux.org/mediawiki with search engine and video hosting enhancements http://www.clockingit.com/ John will cover Virtual Private Servers from the perspective of a host provider - RimuHosting

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Using Version Control For Your /etc Directory With etckeeper And Bazaar On Debian Squeeze
by Peter Reutemann 14 Jul '11

14 Jul '11

Hi there Just came across the following news item on linux.com, on how to keep track of changes to your /etc directory: http://www.linux.com/distronews/468393-using-version-control-for-your-etc-d… http://www.howtoforge.com/using-version-control-for-your-etc-directory-with… I've just installed it on my work laptop (Ubuntu 10.10 64bit), in order to avoid having to keep track of changes myself. :-) Cheers, Peter -- Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174

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Job Vacancy
by Jamie Curtis 12 Jul '11

12 Jul '11

Hi all, Rural Link Limited are looking for a Linux/network engineer to join our team in Hamilton. If you are looking for a new job in a company with a strong OSS culture, this may be for you! Listing on Trade Me: http://www.trademe.co.nz/jobs/it/networking-systems/listing-391348049.htm Cheers, Jamie

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 02 Jul '11

02 Jul '11

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Describe http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-07-03 here.

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 01 Jul '11

01 Jul '11

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!!WLUG Workshop Day. See http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-06-04

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Sunday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Sunday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Describe http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-07-03 here.

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is tomorrow!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

There is a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting tomorrow: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!!WLUG Workshop Day. See http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-06-04

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WLUG Saturday Workshop 2nd July
by Chris O'Halloran 30 Jun '11

30 Jun '11

http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-07-02 http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-06-04 Hello everyone, If you are keen to hang out with your computers on Saturday, WLUG is holiding a workshop day at the Waikato Uni. The details are in the links above. It will run between 10am and 4pm. Please note the cost of internet for non-club members. Chris

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Meeting Time
by Ronnie Collinson 27 Jun '11

27 Jun '11

What times the meeting tonight?

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 26 Jun '11

26 Jun '11

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Bitcoin http://www.bitcoin.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin Bitcoin p2p monetary information technology: A demo for geeks & techies. Abstract: We begin with a brief historical background of monetary information technologies, digital currencies and p2p currency. Next is an introduction to the open source bitcoin protocol, block-chaining, the coin issuance algorithm, the recording and securing of transactions. After these preliminaries, the talk will be an open-floor format discussion with demonstrations. A short user-space demo of web wallet, bitcoin client and send/receive public key address usage will be given. Next we'll go "under the hood" and look at how the code and the network is functioning. Topics that can be covered include, but not limited to; location of significant files, configuration of the bitcoin.conf file, securing the private keys contained within wallet.dat file, running "bitcoind" on a linux machine with the command line query/response interface, building the code from source and alternate clients. Finally, we'll finish up with a demonstration of a 6 node GPU OpenCL GPGPU cluster, aka bitcoin "mining rig" in action.

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Re: [wlug] Toshiba laptop
by Andreas Löf 25 Jun '11

25 Jun '11

Hey, You are basically running it already without a battery. Taking the battery out should not affect the operation of your laptop any further. If you take it out you can also look at it a bit more to determine the voltage of it. / Andreas John <jaytee(a)clear.net.nz> skrev: >Hi Noel >The advise I have been given is no cmos battery no boot but I am unsure >of the facts in that regard.The cmos battery has been dying for some >time as the rtc needed to be reset when ever I allowed the main battery >to go flat >There is a (10) battery available at Ebay but I was hoping for something >local. >Cheers John > > >On Fri, 2011-06-24 at 22:54 +1200, noel villamor wrote: >> John, >> >> I bought mine from Ebay. The item was shipped from Hongkong and it >> took two weeks to arrive. >> >> The plastic connector broke in mine and so I have to replace the whole >> thing. In your case, you should be able to just replace the battery. >> >> I may be wrong for your specific laptop but I thought you could still >> boot a laptop even with no cmos battery. If you could not then the >> problem may be something else. >> >> Noel > > >> >> > > >_______________________________________________ >wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz >Unsubscribe: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Toshiba laptop
by John 24 Jun '11

24 Jun '11

Hi All, My old laptop just died and I strongly suspect the cmos battery. I wonder if it is possible to source one of these locally or manufacture something from the old battery that will do the trick. Link shows the thing in detail. http://www.zlectronic.com/product/CMOS-Li-ion-Battery-FOR-TOSHIBA-TECRA-S1-… Regards John

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 23 Jun '11

23 Jun '11

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Bitcoin http://www.bitcoin.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin Bitcoin p2p monetary information technology: A demo for geeks & techies. Abstract: We begin with a brief historical background of monetary information technologies, digital currencies and p2p currency. Next is an introduction to the open source bitcoin protocol, block-chaining, the coin issuance algorithm, the recording and securing of transactions. After these preliminaries, the talk will be an open-floor format discussion with demonstrations. A short user-space demo of web wallet, bitcoin client and send/receive public key address usage will be given. Next we'll go "under the hood" and look at how the code and the network is functioning. Topics that can be covered include, but not limited to; location of significant files, configuration of the bitcoin.conf file, securing the private keys contained within wallet.dat file, running "bitcoind" on a linux machine with the command line query/response interface, building the code from source and alternate clients. Finally, we'll finish up with a demonstration of a 6 node GPU OpenCL GPGPU cluster, aka bitcoin "mining rig" in action.

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Need to make custom film cables
by Bryce Utting 12 Jun '11

12 Jun '11

Hiyas, I figure someone in Wlug might be able to point me in the direction of how to get this done (or have some nice fancy gear at work): I need a couple of board-to-board film cables printed; 1.5 mm spacing at one end (and thickened, to insert into a connector), and 2.625 mm spacing at the other (mated face-to-face with exposed traces at the end of a membrane circuit). Hand-painting the missing traces on the existing ones I've got just isn't cutting it, so I figure it's best to find someone who can screen-print this sort of thing. I have two different cable shapes, need three or four of each, and can provide PNG masks. Anyone able to help? ta, Bryce

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Garage cleanout
by Daniel Lawson 11 Jun '11

11 Jun '11

Hi all I've got some boxes of old bits that I've hoarded over the years, that I now think I really need to get rid of. 2x HP Jetdirect EX Plus Printserver (10 Mbit RJ45 + BNC). No PSU for these, they'll need a 13C DC centre-positive psu. 3x 56k external modems. One is a 3com US Robotics, the other two are unbranded as far as I can tell. I may have a 4th modem somewhere as well, I can't recall right now There are two PSUs that probably go with these, one is a 12V 1A PSU, the other is a multi-voltage 3V-12V, 0.5A one. 2x speedtouch pro DSL routers, with PSUs. Both were working fine when I last used them, which was around 3 years ago. 1x Compaq Evo T20 thin-client + PSU, part # 238365-001. This is probably running WinNT embedded, but it can be reflashed to run linux. 300Mhz processor, 64MB flash, 128MB RAM (I think). I put some notes up at http://www.wlug.org.nz/CompaqEvoT20Notes about reflashing them, and I think I still have the CDs of tools that I used, which I'll put in with this. There's quite a few resources on the internet for reflashing these too, eg http://www.mowson.org/karl/evo_t20/ and http://open-evot20.sourceforge.net/wiki/ Industrial patch cables. 7 x 2m, RJ45 (8P8C) to XP85, and 2x2m XP85 to XP85. XP85 is basically a secure screw fitting around an RJ45/8P8C jack. It looks like this: http://www.alternetivo.cz/industrial-patch-cord-utp-xp85-to-mc5-1-5m-yellow… <http://www.alternetivo.cz/industrial-patch-cord-utp-xp85-to-mc5-1-5m-yellow…> A fairly pristine looking 3Com Ergo Audrey. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3Com_Audrey) This is a very early internet appliance (~2000), running QNX. It's missing a PSU, and I don't know what condition it's actually in as a result. New PSUs can be purchased from http://www.audreymadness.com/, (they're a fairly non-standard pinout and voltage supply). I also have some old Fibrechannel gear. One Emulex LP8000, which had current driver support (lpfc.ko) in debian lenny at least, and two Compaq Tachyon adapters, which show up on the bus, but don't seem to have active drivers since around 2.6.8. There's still 2.4 kernel support for them however. There's also a pair of Compaq Fibrechannel Hubs. Everything has optical modules, and there's a few fibre patches as well. A Sun Netra T100, missing disks and ram. The disks are standard SCSI SCA disks, but the RAM is harder to source - you need "Mezzanine modules", like these: http://www.memoryxsun.com/netrat1.html. I had actually ordered some for it at one point, but the seller managed to lose my order. Pretty sure this system also has a quad-port 10/100 NIC in it, but if you want the NIC, you take the whole lot. Finally, my old desktop. Athlon 1800+XP, 1GB of ram (I think), single SATA disk (80GB?), DVD writer. PSU was changed not long before I stopped using it. I can't recall what the graphics card in it is, but it's not super flash. Was working fine when I stopped using it. All the above is free to whoever wants them, you must pickup from Hillcrest area, or from the CBD during business hours. No guarantee that any of it works. If it doesn't go here, I'll either put it for $1 reserve on trademe or dump it.

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Re: [wlug] Thursday Night Christmas Curry
by Eric Light 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

David did you ever get a response to this? I'd be interested, couldn't do weekly but I'd be able to make either fortnightly or monthly, with a spattering of regularity. Anyone else? Cheers, - Eric On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 12:00, <wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:19:40 +1300 > From: David Hallett <david(a)pulsar.net.nz> > To: Hamilton Thursday Night Curry > <hamilton(a)list.thursdaynightcurry.com>, Waikato Linux Users < > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Cc: waikato(a)nzcs.org.nz > Subject: [wlug] Thursday Night Christmas Curry > > We're looking to start running Hamilton curry nights again. > The recent Christmas Curry had a good number of registrations. It was there > that a suggestion was made there to reinstate the Hamilton Thursday Night > Curry. > > If you are interested in attending (even irregularly) please let me know > you > intention, and whether you prefer weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. > I'm going to use the NZCS Events System ( > http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop) to manage RSVPs and booking, > thus > significantly reducing the administration overhead. > > Kind regards, > > David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS ITCP > P.O. Box 15-516 > Hamilton, New Zealand > > Phone: +64-7-210 5520 > Mobile: +64-21-802 256 >

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7" ASUS eeepc (early model)
by Michael McDonald 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

A friend is wanting to sell his eeepc ... asking "a couple of hundred bucks". Running Linux, of course. Anybody interested? Send a personal reply and I'll put you in touch. Michael

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Johns Jacket: Your tux is in your penguin hole
by Ian Stewart 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

John, I dropped by your company's depot and the dude in the staff office recommended that I put your jacket in your pigeon hole. I hope you got it OK. cheers, Ian. > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:14:07 +1200 > From: John<jaytee(a)clear.net.nz> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group<wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] WLUG Workshop Meeting June 4th - Tommorrow > Message-ID:<1307333647.2499.1.camel(a)sniffy> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi All, > I left my jacket at the meeting room. Did anyone happen to grab it on my > behalf? >

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WLUG Workshop Meeting June 4th - Tommorrow
by Chris O'Halloran 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-06-04 Hi guys, It is late notice we know but we are on for a WLUG Saturday Workshop tommorrow! Bring your laptops, desktops, tablets, plug computers and any thing else you'd like to tweak, modify, troubleshoot or just show off. We'll start at 10am and run till mid afternoon. See the above link for more details. If you're not already a WLUG member and plan to come along, please consider joining on the day. We have a fast internet connection available for downloads and distro updates. Cheers, Chris

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 03 Jun '11

03 Jun '11

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WLUG Workshop day. Meet up at the university - usual meeting room for Monday meetings. http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4 We'll have internet access (48Mbit/s) for you to update your Linux box or download various linux distros. Meet up with others - share ideas - trouble shoot hardware and software issues. Install the lastest Linux distro or whatever you'd like to try. If you are considering installing Linux on a MS Windows, please have all your data backed up prior attempting any partitioning of your hard drives. WLUG will not be liable for any loss of data. Entry is free for visitors and club members. However, if you, as a visitor, wish to connect your computer to the internet for more than a few minutes, a fee of $4 dollars to cover internet costs would be appreciated. We will accept membership applications on the day ($20). There are no kitchen facilities within the room. Cafe's and toilets will be available around the campus.

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Malware Scam via Indian Call Centre
by Wayne Grimsey 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

Hi guys. Here's a scam that's been doing the rounds. One of my friends in Dunedin received such a phone call: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/18/phone-scam-india-call-centres One of the commenters below the article said he was runnng Linux ... and the caller said that may have caused the problem with his Windows! If they ring me, I might just say something in broken English along the lines of, " Sorry, I can't download your nasty fraudalent expensive malware on my broken abacus, should I try the garbage disposal unit instead?" Wayne

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Window Manager Login
by Graham Lauder 27 May '11

27 May '11

I installed Ubuntu Ultimate Edition 2.9 on a friends comp. It's based on Meerkat Kubuntu and it always wants to log into KDE. I have to specify Gnome at login everytime rather than it remembering the last environment that was logged into. Whereabouts can I get to this and fix it. cheers GL

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 22 May '11

22 May '11

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Doerner will be speaking on SME Server http://www.contribs.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SME_Server SMEserver - a very successful Open Source "Small Business" server solution This Linux distribution is a server for small to medium sized businesses, providing file- and printer sharing, email server, FTP server, Windows domain controller, firewall, etc. All this functionality highly integrated as a dedicated, single server on standard PC (server) hardware. SMEserver is very robust and reliable and it aims for simple installation and administration. At TechnologyWise we have been offering installation and integration services for SMEserver for businesses for almost 10 years and maintain a significant number of customer installations. We see it at the core of our business model, enabling us to offer additional ICT services around this base in a highly competitive market which is currently dominated by commercial software vendors. ''And'' Peter Reutemann will be doing a presentation on Plug computers and more specifically, installing Debian. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheevaPlug http://www.cyrius.com/debian/kirkwood/sheevaplug/ Meeting will start at 7pm Peter Reutemann then at 7.30pm Michael Doerner Please note the earlier start time if you wish to see the plug computer presentation.

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 19 May '11

19 May '11

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Doerner will be speaking on SME Server http://www.contribs.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SME_Server SMEserver - a very successful Open Source "Small Business" server solution This Linux distribution is a server for small to medium sized businesses, providing file- and printer sharing, email server, FTP server, Windows domain controller, firewall, etc. All this functionality highly integrated as a dedicated, single server on standard PC (server) hardware. SMEserver is very robust and reliable and it aims for simple installation and administration. At TechnologyWise we have been offering installation and integration services for SMEserver for businesses for almost 10 years and maintain a significant number of customer installations. We see it at the core of our business model, enabling us to offer additional ICT services around this base in a highly competitive market which is currently dominated by commercial software vendors. ''And'' Peter Reutemann will be doing a presentation on Plug computers and more specifically, installing Debian. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheevaPlug http://www.cyrius.com/debian/kirkwood/sheevaplug/ Meeting will start at 7pm Peter Reutemann then at 7.30pm Michael Doerner Please note the earlier start time if you wish to see the plug computer presentation.

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Fixit meeting
by Ron Dean 16 May '11

16 May '11

When is the next fixit meeting -- Ron Dean Unit 61 Village Gardens 16 Rototuna Road Hamilton New Zealand 64-7-8493904 Mobile 02102259172

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Re: [wlug] This week's meeting
by Eric Light 16 May '11

16 May '11

I think we'll be there at the meeting - but... where is it? {and is there anyone I should RSVP to? It's been *a while*} Cheers, - Eric On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 12:00, <wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> wrote: > Send wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. anti-theft software (Peter Reutemann) > 2. Re: anti-theft software (Gible Fog) > 3. Re: anti-theft software (Ronnie Collinson) > 4. ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away (Meeting Reminder Bot) > 5. Re: anti-theft software (Bruce Kingsbury) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 13:49:25 +1200 > From: Peter Reutemann <fracpete(a)waikato.ac.nz> > To: wlug <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: [wlug] anti-theft software > Message-ID: <BANLkTi=sa1_hay+x-rEY1YKN8Orq0qqZng(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi there > > Just came across the following post on slashdot about a stolen laptop > and how it was rescued: > > http://tech.slashdot.org/story/11/05/14/1550217/OReilly-Authors-Laptop-Resc… > > The article mentions the "Prey" project, an open-source anti-theft > software (licensed under GPL3; runs on Linux/Mac/Windows/Android): > http://preyproject.com/ > > Has anybody used Prey before or any other "laptop-tracking" software? > > Cheers, Peter > -- > Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ > http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/? ? ? ? ?? Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 14:00:02 +1200 > From: Gible Fog <gible(a)gible.net> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] anti-theft software > Message-ID: <BANLkTik4H=y+5NLLTqAo1zDXYLTqFM-bKg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I have it installed on every computer we have. I haven't needed to "use" it > yet though. > > I've heard several stories where cops weren't interested in pursuing/didn't > believe the evidence it presents too. OTOH I've also heard stories where > the > cops thought it was fantastic to have a quick positive outcome. > > > On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM, Peter Reutemann <fracpete(a)waikato.ac.nz > >wrote: > > > Hi there > > > > Just came across the following post on slashdot about a stolen laptop > > and how it was rescued: > > > > > http://tech.slashdot.org/story/11/05/14/1550217/OReilly-Authors-Laptop-Resc… > > > > The article mentions the "Prey" project, an open-source anti-theft > > software (licensed under GPL3; runs on Linux/Mac/Windows/Android): > > http://preyproject.com/ > > > > Has anybody used Prey before or any other "laptop-tracking" software? > > > > Cheers, Peter > > -- > > Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ > > http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174 > > _______________________________________________ > > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > Unsubscribe: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > >

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anti-theft software
by Peter Reutemann 15 May '11

15 May '11

Hi there Just came across the following post on slashdot about a stolen laptop and how it was rescued: http://tech.slashdot.org/story/11/05/14/1550217/OReilly-Authors-Laptop-Resc… The article mentions the "Prey" project, an open-source anti-theft software (licensed under GPL3; runs on Linux/Mac/Windows/Android): http://preyproject.com/ Has anybody used Prey before or any other "laptop-tracking" software? Cheers, Peter -- Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 15 May '11

15 May '11

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Doerner will be speaking on SME Server http://www.contribs.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SME_Server SMEserver - a very successful Open Source "Small Business" server solution This Linux distribution is a server for small to medium sized businesses, providing file- and printer sharing, email server, FTP server, Windows domain controller, firewall, etc. All this functionality highly integrated as a dedicated, single server on standard PC (server) hardware. SMEserver is very robust and reliable and it aims for simple installation and administration. At TechnologyWise we have been offering installation and integration services for SMEserver for businesses for almost 10 years and maintain a significant number of customer installations. We see it at the core of our business model, enabling us to offer additional ICT services around this base in a highly competitive market which is currently dominated by commercial software vendors. ''And'' Peter Reutemann will be doing a presentation on Plug computers and more specifically, installing Debian. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheevaPlug http://www.cyrius.com/debian/kirkwood/sheevaplug/ Meeting will start at 7pm Peter Reutemann then at 7.30pm Michael Doerner Please note the earlier start time if you wish to see the plug computer presentation.

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 06 May '11

06 May '11

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WLUG Workshop Day Just waiting to confirm room availability at the Uni. Bring your computer/laptop/netbook along if you want assistance trouble shooting or would like to show off a project/software you've been working on.

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is tomorrow!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 06 May '11

06 May '11

There is a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting tomorrow: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WLUG Workshop Day Just waiting to confirm room availability at the Uni. Bring your computer/laptop/netbook along if you want assistance trouble shooting or would like to show off a project/software you've been working on.

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Workshop Day May 7th - Postponed
by Chris O'Halloran 04 May '11

04 May '11

Hello all, We haven't been able to secure the room in time for workshop day this coming Saturday. I had mentioned this at the last meeting. We are working to make this happen and will advise when a date and venue are sorted. I had placed a notice here. http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-05-07 Cheers, Chris O'Halloran.

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SweetHome3D
by Chris O'Halloran 21 Apr '11

21 Apr '11

Hi All, I came across this in Linux Journal today. http://www.sweethome3d.com/index.jsp http://www.linuxjournal.com/ I haven't tried it yetbut it's pretty cool seeing what software is available on Linux these days. Maybe some on your might find it interesting. Cheers, Chris

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WLUG meeting is on Monday April 18th
by Chris O'Halloran 17 Apr '11

17 Apr '11

In lieu of the reminder bot, we have a WLUG meeting on next Monday. Tom Butz will be giving a presentation on Arch Linux. You can read a bit more about Arch Linux here http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-04-18 The following month we've invited Michael Doerner to speak on SME Server. http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-05-23 We're also hoping to have a workshop day at the usual Monday night meeting room on May 7th but we've yet to confirm the room's availability and an internet connection. http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-05-07 That's all for now, Chris

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 17 Apr '11

17 Apr '11

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Butz will be doing a presentation on Arch Linux --Tom Butz's blurb about Archlinux-- A computer's software ideally has the follwoing features: #operating system loads quickly/uses grub-loader (not lilo) #programs load/run quickly #there is a reliable/endless supply of packaged software #the system is secure #the system supports/emulates your favourite legacy applications #the system supports your favourite old hardware Archlinux has no problems with 1) .. 6) - maybe only with 3). See below, --Flipside-- Archlinux allegedly was created by former Crux Linux people. There you had to compile the operating system kernel and your applications. Often applications didn't compile, and you had to hunt around to find out why. Bit of a worry when you needed things now; okay when time wasn't an issue. Archlinux doesn't expect you to compile either your operating system's kernel or your applications: they come precompiled - though for nothing less than a 686-CPU. Tough if you've got something less/different, but then you could always go for Slackware instead (there everything's compiled to run on a 386-CPU!). A program called 'pacman' does what 'synaptic' does for Ubuntu and Debian. If for some reason you want to run, say, Slackware programs, you can easily do that. Just make sure the libraries are there compatible. But remember, Archlinux packages are compiled for i686 systems, and therefore usually faster. By the way, 'pacman' will respect 'alien' software and simply refuse to install over it. What did +I+ select? X-window manager 'blackbox' - it's anything but a 'black box'. Firefox, sylpheed (email), geeqie (image viewer), totem (media player). I've used mplayer/xine/vlc before, but I think totem's the better player. mplayer, however, comes with a lot of encoding stuff such as avisplit etc., so I've kept it, just in case. qemu emulates my old Windows 3.11 system: now I can still use my fax-machine (even as a printer). qemu also emulates a Sinclair ZX running very old games (the emulator's written in MSDOS assembler). Archlinux also has a Commodore C64/PET 2001 emulator (vice), in case you've got programs for these veterans (supports C64 sound!). Archlinux supports a parallel printer port, be it for talking to another oldie using the PLIP-protocol, be it for reading from/writing to an IOMEGA Zip-floppy (not being sold any more, though pretty much alive). I also run Open COBOL on Archlinux to manage my video-clip library in a COBOL database. Much handier than using a clip-on database. But that's largely a matter of taste. COBOL supposedly is dead, but somehow must have managed to rise from the dead as Open COBOL. Archlinux' flipside? #Debian's repositories are expected to have eternal life, but would the same apply to Archlinux' pacman repositories? Not sure. #If you migrate to another system that's not a 686, tough luck. #If you decide that you want to upgrade your +whole+ system that could take a whole night. Sometimes that's what you need to do (continuous/rolling releases vs releases at set dates). Very hard if you're on dial-up. #If you're on dial-up - like me - you need to install, say, Slackware's dialler. Archlinux doesn't come with one. A bit of a nuisance, but some recent UBUNTUs don't support dial-up either, or so I'm told.

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 14 Apr '11

14 Apr '11

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Butz will be doing a presentation on Arch Linux --Tom Butz's blurb about Archlinux-- A computer's software ideally has the follwoing features: #operating system loads quickly/uses grub-loader (not lilo) #programs load/run quickly #there is a reliable/endless supply of packaged software #the system is secure #the system supports/emulates your favourite legacy applications #the system supports your favourite old hardware Archlinux has no problems with 1) .. 6) - maybe only with 3). See below, --Flipside-- Archlinux allegedly was created by former Crux Linux people. There you had to compile the operating system kernel and your applications. Often applications didn't compile, and you had to hunt around to find out why. Bit of a worry when you needed things now; okay when time wasn't an issue. Archlinux doesn't expect you to compile either your operating system's kernel or your applications: they come precompiled - though for nothing less than a 686-CPU. Tough if you've got something less/different, but then you could always go for Slackware instead (there everything's compiled to run on a 386-CPU!). A program called 'pacman' does what 'synaptic' does for Ubuntu and Debian. If for some reason you want to run, say, Slackware programs, you can easily do that. Just make sure the libraries are there compatible. But remember, Archlinux packages are compiled for i686 systems, and therefore usually faster. By the way, 'pacman' will respect 'alien' software and simply refuse to install over it. What did +I+ select? X-window manager 'blackbox' - it's anything but a 'black box'. Firefox, sylpheed (email), geeqie (image viewer), totem (media player). I've used mplayer/xine/vlc before, but I think totem's the better player. mplayer, however, comes with a lot of encoding stuff such as avisplit etc., so I've kept it, just in case. qemu emulates my old Windows 3.11 system: now I can still use my fax-machine (even as a printer). qemu also emulates a Sinclair ZX running very old games (the emulator's written in MSDOS assembler). Archlinux also has a Commodore C64/PET 2001 emulator (vice), in case you've got programs for these veterans (supports C64 sound!). Archlinux supports a parallel printer port, be it for talking to another oldie using the PLIP-protocol, be it for reading from/writing to an IOMEGA Zip-floppy (not being sold any more, though pretty much alive). I also run Open COBOL on Archlinux to manage my video-clip library in a COBOL database. Much handier than using a clip-on database. But that's largely a matter of taste. COBOL supposedly is dead, but somehow must have managed to rise from the dead as Open COBOL. Archlinux' flipside? #Debian's repositories are expected to have eternal life, but would the same apply to Archlinux' pacman repositories? Not sure. #If you migrate to another system that's not a 686, tough luck. #If you decide that you want to upgrade your +whole+ system that could take a whole night. Sometimes that's what you need to do (continuous/rolling releases vs releases at set dates). Very hard if you're on dial-up. #If you're on dial-up - like me - you need to install, say, Slackware's dialler. Archlinux doesn't come with one. A bit of a nuisance, but some recent UBUNTUs don't support dial-up either, or so I'm told.

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Gnome 3 is out
by Peter Reutemann 08 Apr '11

08 Apr '11

Hi there Just came across the following news item on H-Online: GNOME 3 released "After around five years of planning and development, the GNOME developers have released the third generation of their Linux and Unix desktop, GNOME 3. GNOME 3 brings new operating concepts and a new look; the GNOME Shell reduces the visual complexity of the user interface to allow users to better focus on the applications that they use. Virtual desktops are also now an integral part of how users work with GNOME, with simple workspace navigation and a single keypress (or mouse gesture) able to bring an overview of all the windows and workspaces." -- http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/GNOME-3-released-1223255.html But the new Gnome desktop might not be for everyone: "The debate about whether KDE or GNOME is the better Linux desktop is longstanding. Yet as Linux pundit Bruce Byfield discusses, it has entered a fresh chapter now that both desktop environments have versions that are radically different from their incarnations just a few years back. Moreover, 'the differences in KDE 4.6 and GNOME 3 (the latest releases) are greater than they have ever been,' he writes. Casting aside his usual diplomacy, Byfield acknowledges that he's heard rave reviews about GNOME 3, but disagrees: 'I suspect that the majority of users are more likely to be satisfied with KDE 4.6 than GNOME 3.'" -- http://tech.slashdot.org/story/11/04/05/1944232/GNOME-vs-KDE-the-Latest-Rou… Personally, I'm quite happy right now using "docky" with the old Gnome desktop. The early versions of Gnome 3 that I tried weren't exactly stable and rather resource hungry, but still an interesting approach to redefining the desktop experience. I might give it a go again after a few bugfix release cycles. ;-) Cheers, Peter -- Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174

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Optimizing Linux for SSD usage
by Narender 06 Apr '11

06 Apr '11

Hi I thought this was interesting. http://searchenterpriselinux.techtarget.com/tip/Optimizing-Linux-for-SSD-us… >>Does EXT 4 has features suited for SSD or EXT 3 would also work well? Even newer gen spindle hard drives start to use larger disk blocks so that partition need to be on the boundary to get best perf. Latest gen OS should all take care of that. I personally tried windows 7 and Ubuntu 10 to partition and then dump the partition table and double check the boundary. >> we are using CenOS5.3 (64 bit ) in our production. could someone please give pointer about what version of centos we should put on it. Best Regards --N

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Fwd: [NZOSS-Openchat] Red Hat opens shop in NZ
by Peter Reutemann 06 Apr '11

06 Apr '11

Apologies for cross-posting. Cheers, Peter ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ... Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 12:26 Subject: [NZOSS-Openchat] Red Hat opens shop in NZ To: NZOSS Open Discussion List <openchat(a)lists.nzoss.org.nz> http://www.techworld.com.au/article/382295/red_hat_opens_nz_office/ "... we're excited about opportunities to continue working with the New Zealand open source community and government organisations to grow the use of open source. We will also aim for our investment to help foster the local creation and development of innovative new ideas and technologies that can be showcased to the rest of the world." Perhaps we should invite the NZ manager onto this list? _______________________________________________ Openchat mailing list Openchat(a)lists.nzoss.org.nz http://lists.nzoss.org.nz/mailman/listinfo/openchat -- Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174

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Ubuntu 11.04 and Unity
by Michael McDonald 01 Apr '11

01 Apr '11

Was eager to trial this, so downloaded the newly released Beta this morning. I tried it on my desktop computer and was surprised to find it much closer to 10.10 than I had expected. It was still running Gnome. More checks and trials - Unity was there - just couldn't seem to get it running. Took it my laptop, and voila - Unity! (Could even change to Gnome). After a few trials, I think I could get used to Unity! The conclusion? It would appear that Unity requires a reasonably-specced graphics card. Previous experience, both directly and indirectly, leads me to suspect that my desktop's graphics card is not the best ... it has problems coping with Stellarium. Anyone got any comments or observations to add? Michael

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Re: [wlug] Antique floppy drives?
by GJB 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

These guys are in Hamilton if he can afford it ... I got rid of my last 5.25 just last month. http://www.digitalrecovery.co.nz/ > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [wlug] Antique floppy drives? > From: David Hallett <david(a)pulsar.net.nz> > Date: Tue, March 29, 2011 11:19 am > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > > > Michael Cotter <michael.cotter(a)xtra.co.nz> has genealogy information stored > on a 5¼ inch floppy disk and no longer has a computer that can use this size > disk. > He would very much like to contact someone in the area who still has this > technology so that he can download the information and save it onto more > recent technology and use it with a new genealogy software programme. > Michael is leaving the country for 3-4 months on Friday so if possible he > would like to contact someone before then.<hr>_______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Antique floppy drives?
by David Hallett 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

Michael Cotter <michael.cotter(a)xtra.co.nz> has genealogy information stored on a 5¼ inch floppy disk and no longer has a computer that can use this size disk. He would very much like to contact someone in the area who still has this technology so that he can download the information and save it onto more recent technology and use it with a new genealogy software programme. Michael is leaving the country for 3-4 months on Friday so if possible he would like to contact someone before then.

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Fwd: [NZOSS-Openchat] Fwd: Full Circle #47 out NOW!
by Peter Reutemann 26 Mar '11

26 Mar '11

Sorry for cross-posting, but this sounded like people on the WLUG list might be interested as well. Cheers, Peter ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ... Date: Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 14:31 Subject: [NZOSS-Openchat] Fwd: Full Circle #47 out NOW! To: NZOSS Open Discussion List <openchat(a)lists.nzoss.org.nz> Full Circle - Magazine about open source and the Ubuntu Distribution. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Full Circle Magazine <lists(a)fullcirclemagazine.org> Date: Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 2:15 PM Subject: Full Circle #47 out NOW! To: ... *Full Circle **Issue #47 * Full Circle - the independent magazine for the Ubuntu Linux community are proud to announce the release of our forty-seventh issue. This month: * Command and Conquer. * How-To : Program in Python - Part 21, LibreOffice - Part 2 and eBook Reader Software. * Linux Lab - File Formats Part Two. * Review - Piano Booster. * Top 5 - School Tools. plus: Ubuntu Women, Ubuntu Games, My Opinion, My Story, and much much more! *Get it while it's hot! *http://fullcirclemagazine.org/issue-47/ and don't forget: Full Circle Special Edition: The Perfect Server A special issue dedicated to the Perfect Server articles featured in FCM#31-34: http://fullcirclemagazine.org/special-edition-1-the-perfect-server/ and: Python Special Edition Part One - a compilation of parts one to eight: http://fullcirclemagazine.org/python-special-edition-1/ ................................................................ This email should only be sent to those who have asked to receive it. To unsubscribe, return to the web form where you first subscribed and click the "unsubscribe" button, or contact the owner of the website. _______________________________________________ Openchat mailing list Openchat(a)lists.nzoss.org.nz http://lists.nzoss.org.nz/mailman/listinfo/openchat -- Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174

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upgrading youtube-dl
by Peter Reutemann 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

Hi there Since I'm a keen command-line user and rather fond of youtube-dl, I was quite disappointed when it stopped working for me on my Ubuntu 10.04 box. Looks like the version shipped with Ubuntu was not the most up-to-date one. If you want to upgrade yours (including WebM support), check out the following instructions: http://www.webupd8.org/2010/07/update-youtube-dl-to-get-it-working.html Cheers, Peter -- Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174

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Garage Sale: 2 CRT Monitors for $5 each o.n.o.
by Wayne Grimsey 23 Mar '11

23 Mar '11

Hi Team. There are 2 CRT monitors for sale. One is a Compaq approx 12-14 inch. The second is a Lite-on approx 17-20 inch. Funds raised are going to support the Christchurch earthquake survivors. These can be picked up and paid for, at 820 Victoria Street, Hamilton. If you're interested, contact me on 027 451 2688 anytime, or wgrimsey(a)linz.govt.nz (work email) or 8278449 after hours. Wayne

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WLUG Meeting 21st March IPv6: Implications and benefits.
by Chris O'Halloran 21 Mar '11

21 Mar '11

Hello all, The next WLUG club meeting is scheduled for 21st March 7:30pm at the University. Please note the change of date from the usual last Monday of the month. Room. MS4.G.02 see the following map http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map/?MS4 Lindsay Druett, [1] past president and long time member of the WLUG will be doing a presentation on IPv6 and the implications and benefits to end users. Lindsay works for FX networks [2], a company involved in installing fibre networks across the country. Lindsay will include some details on what the eventual roll out of IPv6 will mean to domestic users and SMEs. [1] http://www.wlug.org.nz//LindsayDruett [2] http://www.fx.net.nz/

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 20 Mar '11

20 Mar '11

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The next WLUG club meeting is scheduled for 21st March at the University. Please note the change of date from the usual last Monday of the month. Room. MS4.G.02 see the following map http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map/?MS4 LindsayDruett, past President and long time member of the WLUG, will be doing a presentation on IPv6 and the implications and benefits to end users. Lindsay works for FxNetworks, a company installing fibre networks across the country. Lindsay will include some details on what the eventual roll out of IPv6 will mean to domestic users and SMEs.

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 17 Mar '11

17 Mar '11

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The next WLUG club meeting is scheduled for 21st March at the University. Please note the change of date from the usual last Monday of the month. Room. MS4.G.02 see the following map http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map/?MS4 LindsayDruett, past President and long time member of the WLUG, will be doing a presentation on IPv6 and the implications and benefits to end users. Lindsay works for FxNetworks, a company installing fibre networks across the country. Lindsay will include some details on what the eventual roll out of IPv6 will mean to domestic users and SMEs.

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 13 Mar '11

13 Mar '11

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The next WLUG club meeting is scheduled for 21st March at the University. Please note the change of date from the usual last Monday of the month. Room. MS4.G.02 see the following map http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map/?MS4 LindsayDruett, past President and long time member of the WLUG, will be doing a presentation on IPv6 and the implications and benefits to end users. Lindsay works for FxNetworks, a company installing fibre networks across the country. Lindsay will include some details on what the eventual roll out of IPv6 will mean to domestic users and SMEs.

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free CAD software: DraftSight
by Peter Reutemann 13 Mar '11

13 Mar '11

Hi there It may not be open-source, but useful nonetheless for people wanting to use CAD on Linux: DraftSight 2D CAD For Linux Beta Available (deb/rpm) http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/free-cad-software/ Cheers, Peter -- Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174

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Membership renewal - Debian Squeeze Release Party
by Chris O'Halloran 21 Feb '11

21 Feb '11

Hello, This is just a brief reminder to those intending to be formal members of the club this year but haven't yet paid your subscription (still $20). Can you please contact either John Billings or Wayne Grimsey to renew your membership or sign up. For those who might not know, John is this year's club treasurer and Wayne is the club secretary. And I'd also like to extend an invite to those subscribed to this list (including previous members) that might like to join up or renew your association this year to make yourselves known to either myself or John or Wayne. It would be good have your involvment. We are looking to put together a variety of speakers and presentations this year - maybe you could be one of them. And for those coming along to tonights 'Debian "Squeeze" Pizza Party!' [1], it might be convenient time to bring along your cash for your membership renewal. Hope to see some of you there, Chris O'Halloran WLUG President 2011 [1] http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2011-02-21

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 236, Issue 7
by noel villamor 20 Feb '11

20 Feb '11

I would like to copy-burn Squeeze DVD 1 myself if I could borrow one during the event. Noel

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Jolicloud
by Chris O'Halloran 20 Feb '11

20 Feb '11

For you all netbook users out there, Jolicloud got a glowing review in a recent Linux User Magazine. It is aimed at social networking and cloud computing so it may not suit all. Cheers, Chris http://www.jolicloud.com/ http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 20 Feb '11

20 Feb '11

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!! Why should you care about Debian? Debian "Squeeze" Pizza Party! On February 6th, 2011 after 2 years of development effort a new stable version of the Debian GNU/Linux OS was released. Those of you who know, know this is a reason to celebrate. Those of you who would like to learn more about why this is a momentous occasion should come along and check out what the new 6.0 version codenamed "Squeeze" has to offer. There are a heap of new features and interesting aspects to this release, a demo of how easy it is to install and use, and a presentation/overview of the Debian Project will be presented. Pizza and refreshments will be provided, come join us in the celebration! Regular meeting location of Room MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) 7pm, Monday 21st Feb (we will not be having our regular meeting on the 28th this month). http://www.wlug.org.nz/ http://wlug.org.nz/~gnubie/splash-squeeze.png

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 236, Issue 5
by noel villamor 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

Is this open to anyone? Is a subscriber to the wlug list a member of WLUG? :) On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM, <wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> wrote: > Send wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday (Meeting Reminder Bot) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:26:12 +1300 > From: Meeting Reminder Bot <bot(a)wlug.org.nz> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Cc: nzlug-announce(a)linux.net.nz > Subject: [wlug] REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday > Message-ID: <E1Pq7cK-0003n8-AZ(a)db.wlug.org.nz> > > There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > !!! Why should you care about Debian? > > Debian "Squeeze" Pizza Party! > > On February 6th, 2011 after 2 years of development effort a new stable version of the Debian GNU/Linux OS was released. Those of you who know, know this is a reason to celebrate. Those of you who would like to learn more about why this is a momentous occasion should come along and check out what the new 6.0 version codenamed "Squeeze" has to offer. There are a heap of new features and interesting aspects to this release, a demo of how easy it is to install and use, and a presentation/overview of the Debian Project will be presented. > > Pizza and refreshments will be provided, come join us in the celebration! > > Regular meeting location of Room MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) > > 7pm, Monday 21st Feb (we will not be having our regular meeting on the 28th this month). > > http://www.wlug.org.nz/ http://wlug.org.nz/~gnubie/splash-squeeze.png > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of wlug Digest, Vol 236, Issue 5 > ************************************ >

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!! Why should you care about Debian? Debian "Squeeze" Pizza Party! On February 6th, 2011 after 2 years of development effort a new stable version of the Debian GNU/Linux OS was released. Those of you who know, know this is a reason to celebrate. Those of you who would like to learn more about why this is a momentous occasion should come along and check out what the new 6.0 version codenamed "Squeeze" has to offer. There are a heap of new features and interesting aspects to this release, a demo of how easy it is to install and use, and a presentation/overview of the Debian Project will be presented. Pizza and refreshments will be provided, come join us in the celebration! Regular meeting location of Room MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) 7pm, Monday 21st Feb (we will not be having our regular meeting on the 28th this month). http://www.wlug.org.nz/ http://wlug.org.nz/~gnubie/splash-squeeze.png

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Full partition. Any ideas?
by Michael McDonald 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Hi all I have a friend with a problem. His Ubuntu system (2.26.32-x) won't boot. Booted from CD. Gparted showed partition partition size (ext3/ext4) is 120GB and 100% full. Disk analyser only shows 20GB in files (though 120GB on partition). Robbed 2GB from swap file to add to partition, but partition still shows 0% free. Can read files in the partition, but have no idea where that 100GB has gone. Since disk has another unused partition, plan of attack at the moment is to install 10.10 in the unused partition and recover data as needed. Anyone else seen this problem before? Any suggestions? Michael

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Network set up
by stephen pearce 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Hi I wonder if anyone could help me with suggestions for software and configeration for the following hardware network set up :- wifi link to isp via router(A). Local ip allocation by router(A) (say 192.168.2.3 ... but could be different depending upon state of router and other connections to it.) Wifi network card(A) in relatively low spec pc (B)... ideally 256-512 M memory ... x86 ... cd live or flash drive boot ... hopefully also sans monitor and keyboard and supporting web based interface for set up from local network administered by C (below) Ether Net card in same pc(B) connects to a separate wifi router(C) .. which sees this link as its route to the intenet/isp and accepts ip allocation from B .. Router(C) allocates local ip numbers on another domain (say 10.1.1.1-256) Router C supports both wifi and ehternet connections. I suppose B is a sort of router .. except that it is working in reverse to the normal expectation? Suggestons for live cd or flash distributions that might suit B appreciated .. as would commnets on how to set up router C Thanks -- Stephen Pearce Critical Care Whangarei ph 021 390 997

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 13 Feb '11

13 Feb '11

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!! Why should you care about Debian? Debian "Squeeze" Pizza Party! On February 6th, 2011 after 2 years of development effort a new stable version of the Debian GNU/Linux OS was released. Those of you who know, know this is a reason to celebrate. Those of you who would like to learn more about why this is a momentous occasion should come along and check out what the new 6.0 version codenamed "Squeeze" has to offer. There are a heap of new features and interesting aspects to this release, a demo of how easy it is to install and use, and a presentation/overview of the Debian Project will be presented. Pizza and refreshments will be provided, come join us in the celebration! Meeting Room at University of Waikato TBA 7pm, Monday 21st Feb (we will not be having our regular meeting on the 28th this month). http://www.wlug.org.nz/ http://wlug.org.nz/~gnubie/splash-squeeze.png

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Knoppix 6.4
by D. 07 Feb '11

07 Feb '11

Hi, guis, As a newbe-to-nominal Linux user am delighted by (live) Knoppix 6.4: it sees Windows' FAT32 partitions by a mere click on its interface and can save files on C:\ without any fuss. Connecting to Broadband is automatic; as fast as in Windows or faster. Such connection seems to mean avoiding known Windows' prerogatives (plus unknown ones) and it may also be possible skirting Windows by saving files of a dedicated DOS partition. Ditar.

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24th Jan - No club meeting tonight.
by Chris O'Halloran 23 Jan '11

23 Jan '11

Hello all, Just to clarify if there was any confusion, there is no formal WLUG meeting tonight at the Uni. Having enjoyed a good break over the holiday period, the WLUG committee will advise of the upcoming meeting schedule following the next committee meeting. I hope you've enjoyed all enjoyed some time in the sun and catching up with friends and family. Chris O'Halloran. WLUG President 2011.

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Thursday Night Christmas Curry
by David Hallett 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

We're looking to start running Hamilton curry nights again. The recent Christmas Curry had a good number of registrations. It was there that a suggestion was made there to reinstate the Hamilton Thursday Night Curry. If you are interested in attending (even irregularly) please let me know you intention, and whether you prefer weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. I'm going to use the NZCS Events System ( http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop) to manage RSVPs and booking, thus significantly reducing the administration overhead. Kind regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS ITCP P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256

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fiber attached storage
by Gregory Machin 09 Jan '11

09 Jan '11

Hi. I have 3 servers , and 4 fiber cards (2 of infineon with intel chip, and 2 with qlogic chip ) . So what I want to have one server as storage and 2 running esxi, booting over the fiber, off the storage server. I'm looking for a Howto on setting up a storage server that presents storage over fiber. I have worked with Xiotech fiber storage devices, from an administration of resources, so my knowledge of fibre technology is limited. But this is a home project build on donated hardware, so I need to build my own fiber storage server .. I have googled and yet to find a clear howto on this... Any input welcome Thanks Gregory Machin -- - TLA - three letter acronym ... - We are loosing the art of communication through progress.. Proverbs 27:17 (New International Version) 17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 235, Issue 2
by noel villamor 05 Jan '11

05 Jan '11

How old is this Sony Viao laptop? Some parts may be salvaged if we have model info.

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Re: [wlug] Laptop
by Sam Lin 04 Jan '11

04 Jan '11

Or leave the laptop until eDay2011? Regards, Sam > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:13:15 +1300 > From: John <jaytee(a)clear.net.nz> > To: Waikato Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: [wlug] Laptop > > Hi All, > I have a Sony Viao laptop with a dead main board no h/d. The screen, > CPU, or sundry ports may be required by someone before it is deposed of. > Please contact me if interested. > Regards John

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Laptop
by John 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

Hi All, I have a Sony Viao laptop with a dead main board no h/d. The screen, CPU, or sundry ports may be required by someone before it is deposed of. Please contact me if interested. Regards John

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Fwd: help please
by Bruce Kingsbury 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: John Torrance <jtorrance(a)slingshot.co.nz> Date: 27 November 2010 23:49 Subject: help please To: wlug-owner(a)list.waikato.ac.nz I sent this request for help but it was bounced for some reason. I have been unable to update my ubuntu - when using the command line, I get the following errors. Could someone help me please Cheers John warning, in file '/var/lib/dpkg/available' near line 61945 package 'flyback': error in Version string '0.6.1_r111-1': invalid character in version number Setting up python-wxgtk2.8 (2.8.11.0-0ubuntu4) ... Compiling /usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/wx-2.8-gtk2-unicode/wx/_controls.py ... SyntaxError: ("keyword can't be an expression", ('/usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/wx-2.8-gtk2-unicode/wx/_controls.py', 5089, None, 'Data = property(GetData,SetData<doc="See `GetData` and `SetData`") \n')) pycentral: pycentral pkginstall: error byte-compiling files (429) pycentral pkginstall: error byte-compiling files (429) dpkg: error processing python-wxgtk2.8 (--configure): subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1 dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of python-wxversion: python-wxversion depends on python-wxgtk2.8 (>= 2.8.6.1-0ubuntu2) | python-wxgtk2.6 (>= 2.6.3.2.2-1ubuntu2); however: Package python-wxgtk2.8 is not configured yet. Package python-wxgtk2.6 is not installed. dpkg: error processing python-wxversion (--configure): dependency problems - leaving unconfigured No apport report written because the error message indicates its a followup error from a previous failure. dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of python-wxtools: python-wxtools depends on python-wxgtk2.8; however: Package python-wxgtk2.8 is not configured yet. dpkg: error processing python-wxtools (--configure): dependency problems - leaving unconfigured No apport report written because the error message indicates its a followup error from a previous failure. dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of python-wxgtk2.8-dbg: python-wxgtk2.8-dbg depends on python-wxgtk2.8 (= 2.8.11.0-0ubuntu4); however: Package python-wxgtk2.8 is not configured yet. dpkg: error processing python-wxgtk2.8-dbg (--configure): dependency problems - leaving unconfigured No apport report written because MaxReports is reached already Errors were encountered while processing: python-wxgtk2.8 python-wxversion python-wxtools python-wxgtk2.8-dbg E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1) -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to any of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, "the intended recipient" 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message.

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iSCSI as common storage
by Gregory Machin 12 Dec '10

12 Dec '10

Hi. I would like to avoid setting up a file server as back-end to my web server cluster, as this would give a single point of failure. Give we are running a iSCSI array of 8 nodes with redundancy and replication etc, I would like to take advantage of this. It's the first time I'll be working with iSCSI from within Linux. A) is it possible and b) if it is, how do I best configure multiple machine to use the same iSCSI LUN / data store, as a "common share " . I assume I need a more advance file system that ext3. Is there a howto on this ? I have found anything on google yet .. still digging.... Thanks -- - TLA - three letter acronym ... - We are loosing the art of communication through progress.. Proverbs 27:17 (New International Version) 17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

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Free to Good Home:
by Wayne Grimsey 06 Dec '10

06 Dec '10

Hi WLUGers My wife has an old PC circa 2000. It's still in working order. included are a monitor, cables, box (holding hard disc, CD-ROM and floppy disk), keyboard and mouse. OS may be Windows 98 and also may be loaded with Office 2000. Haven't booted it for a while. This machine is free to a good home. For anyone who may want to play around with an old PC Let me know if you're interested or have any questions. Wayne

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Waikato ICT Christmas Curry
by David Hallett 05 Dec '10

05 Dec '10

Waikato ICT Christmas Curry Wednesday 15 December 2010: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Little India 4 Alexandra Street Cnr Alexandra & Hood Streets Hamilton Kick-start the summer heat with a delicious curry dinner held for the Hamilton ICT industry. NZCS is holding a curry banquet at Little India with festive company and the opportunity to chat and network with others. As well as the opportunity for informal discussion, Waikato/BOP NZCS Councillor, David Hallett is available to discuss the IT industry and profession in New Zealand, opportunities, and the big picture of where we're heading and why. Registration Details It is essential to book for this event - no door registrations can be accepted! https://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/261-Waikato_ICT_Christmas_Curry Cash Bar Operating NB: The event includes wine provided by NZCS, however additional drinks are at bar costs, payable to the wait staff.

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CentOS release 5.4 (Final) + Nic Bonding + machine goes out of network randomly + 2.6.18-164.6.1.el5 #1 SMP kernel
by Narender 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

Hi We are facing a strange problem from past few days. Below are the logs attached for ref. We are using nic bonding to our dell server. It has centos 5.4 installed with 4 nic cards. This machine was working good from past few months. But from previous 2-3 days it went out of network by itself. Any pointer or help would be much appreciated. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ cat /proc/cpuinfo processor : 15 vendor_id : GenuineIntel cpu family : 6 model : 26 model name : Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5530 @ 2.40GHz stepping : 5 ============================================================================================== [root(a)S log]# uname -a Linux ABC.NETXXXXXX 2.6.18-164.6.1.el5 #1 SMP Tue Nov 3 16:12:36 EST 2009 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux ============================================================================================ [root(a)S log]# cat /etc/redhat-release CentOS release 5.4 (Final) [root(a)SJC-SRCH-03-R ~]# dmesg |grep eth | more eth0: Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T (C0) PCI Express found at mem d6000000, IRQ 90, node addr 00219b8fd3bc eth1: Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T (C0) PCI Express found at mem d8000000, IRQ 98, node addr 00219b8fd3be eth2: Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T (C0) PCI Express found at mem da000000, IRQ 106, node addr 00219b8fd3c0 eth3: Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T (C0) PCI Express found at mem dc000000, IRQ 114, node addr 00219b8fd3c2 cnic: Added CNIC device: eth0 cnic: Added CNIC device: eth1 cnic: Added CNIC device: eth2 cnic: Added CNIC device: eth3 bonding: bond0: Adding slave eth0. bnx2: eth0: using MSIX bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth0 bonding: bond0: enslaving eth0 as a backup interface with a down link. bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth0 bonding: bond0: Adding slave eth1. bnx2: eth1: using MSIX bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth1 bnx2: eth0 NIC Copper Link is Up, 1000 Mbps full duplex, receive & transmit flow control ON bonding: bond0: enslaving eth1 as a backup interface with a down link. bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth1 bonding: bond0: link status definitely up for interface eth0. bonding: bond0: making interface eth0 the new active one. bonding: bond0: link status definitely up for interface eth1. bonding: bond0: link status definitely down for interface eth1, disabling it bnx2: eth1 NIC Copper Link is Up, 1000 Mbps full duplex, receive & transmit flow control ON bonding: bond0: link status definitely up for interface eth1. bonding: bond0: making interface eth1 the new active one. bnx2: eth2: using MSIX ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth2: link is not ready bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth2 bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth2 bnx2: eth2: using MSIX ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth2: link is not ready bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth2 bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth2 bnx2: eth3: using MSIX ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth3: link is not ready bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth3 bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth3 bnx2: eth3: using MSIX ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth3: link is not ready bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth3 bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth3 bnx2: eth2: using MSIX ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth2: link is not ready bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth2 bnx2: eth2: using MSIX ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth2: link is not ready bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth2 bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth2 bnx2: eth3: using MSIX ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth3: link is not ready bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth3 bnx2: eth3: using MSIX ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth3: link is not ready bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth3 bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth3 bonding: bond0: Removing slave eth1 bonding: bond0: releasing active interface eth1 bonding: bond0: making interface eth0 the new active one.ease 5.4 (Final) bonding: bond0: Removing slave eth0 bonding: bond0: releasing active interface eth0 bonding: unable to remove non-existent slave eth1 for bond bond0. bonding: bond0: Adding slave eth0. bnx2: eth0: using MSIX bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth0 bonding: bond0: enslaving eth0 as a backup interface with a down link. bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth0 bonding: bond0: Adding slave eth1. bnx2: eth1: using MSIX bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth1 bnx2: eth0 NIC Copper Link is Up, 1000 Mbps full duplex, receive & transmit flow control ON bonding: bond0: enslaving eth1 as a backup interface with a down link. bonding: bond0: link status definitely up for interface eth0. bonding: bond0: making interface eth0 the new active one. bonding: bond0: link status definitely up for interface eth1. bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth1 bonding: bond0: link status definitely down for interface eth1, disabling it bnx2: eth1 NIC Copper Link is Up, 1000 Mbps full duplex, receive & transmit flow control ON bonding: bond0: link status definitely up for interface eth1. bonding: bond0: making interface eth1 the new active one. bonding: bond0: Removing slave eth0 bonding: bond0: Warning: the permanent HWaddr of eth0 - 00:21:9B:8F:D3:BC - is still in use by bond0. Set the HWaddr of eth0 to a different address to avoid conflicts. bonding: bond0: releasing backup interface eth0 bonding: bond0: Removing slave eth1 bonding: bond0: releasing active interface eth1 bonding: bond0: Adding slave eth0. bnx2: eth0: using MSIX bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth0 bonding: bond0: enslaving eth0 as a backup interface with a down link. bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth0 bonding: bond0: Adding slave eth1. bnx2: eth1: using MSIX bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth1 bnx2: eth0 NIC Copper Link is Up, 1000 Mbps full duplex, receive & transmit flow control ON bonding: bond0: enslaving eth1 as a backup interface with a down link. bonding: bond0: link status definitely up for interface eth0. bonding: bond0: making interface eth0 the new active one. bonding: bond0: link status definitely up for interface eth1. bnx2i: iSCSI not supported, dev=eth1 bonding: bond0: link status definitely down for interface eth1, disabling it bnx2: eth1 NIC Copper Link is Up, 1000 Mbps full duplex, receive & transmit flow control ON bonding: bond0: link status definitely up for interface eth1. bonding: bond0: making interface eth1 the new active one. =========================================================================================================================================== ============================================================================================ [root(a)S ~]# modinfo e1000 | more filename: /lib/modules/2.6.18-164.6.1.el5/kernel/drivers/net/e1000/e1000.ko version: 7.3.20-k2-NAPI license: GPL description: Intel(R) PRO/1000 Network Driver author: Intel Corporation, <linux.nics(a)intel.com> srcversion: 26DD82C709EB760C93D4103 alias: pci:v00008086d00001000sv*sd*bc*sc*i* depends: vermagic: 2.6.18-164.6.1.el5 SMP mod_unload gcc-4.1 parm: TxDescriptors:Number of transmit descriptors (array of int) parm: TxDescPower:Binary exponential size (2^X) of each transmit descriptor (array of int) parm: RxDescriptors:Number of receive descriptors (array of int) parm: Speed:Speed setting (array of int) parm: Duplex:Duplex setting (array of int) parm: AutoNeg:Advertised auto-negotiation setting (array of int) parm: FlowControl:Flow Control setting (array of int) parm: XsumRX:Disable or enable Receive Checksum offload (array of int) parm: TxIntDelay:Transmit Interrupt Delay (array of int) parm: TxAbsIntDelay:Transmit Absolute Interrupt Delay (array of int) parm: RxIntDelay:Receive Interrupt Delay (array of int) parm: RxAbsIntDelay:Receive Absolute Interrupt Delay (array of int) parm: InterruptThrottleRate:Interrupt Throttling Rate (array of int) parm: SmartPowerDownEnable:Enable PHY smart power down (array of int) parm: KumeranLockLoss:Enable Kumeran lock loss workaround (array of int) parm: copybreak:Maximum size of packet that is copied to a new buffer on receive (uint) parm: debug:Debug level (0=none,...,16=all) (int) ================================================================================================= [root@ ~]# ethtool eth0 Settings for eth0: Supported ports: [ TP ] Supported link modes: 10baseT/Half 10baseT/Full 100baseT/Half 100baseT/Full 1000baseT/Full Supports auto-negotiation: Yes Advertised link modes: 10baseT/Half 10baseT/Full 100baseT/Half 100baseT/Full 1000baseT/Full Advertised auto-negotiation: Yes Speed: 1000Mb/s Duplex: Full Port: Twisted Pair PHYAD: 1 Transceiver: internal Auto-negotiation: on Supports Wake-on: g Wake-on: d ============================================= root(a)S ~]# ethtool -i eth0 driver: bnx2 version: 1.9.3 firmware-version: 4.6.4 NCSI 1.0.6 bus-info: 0000:01:00.0 [========================= [root@ ~]# ethtool -i eth1 driver: bnx2 version: 1.9.3 firmware-version: 4.6.4 NCSI 1.0.6 bus-info: 0000:01:00.1 ================================ [root(a)S ~]# ethtool -i bond0 driver: bonding version: 3.4.0 firmware-version: 2 bus-info: ===================================

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Re: [wlug] Wake-up call. Where to next for WLUG
by Sam Lin 21 Nov '10

21 Nov '10

Hi Rod and WLUG fellows - I am a PCBSD (or FreeBSD) user and have attended couples of WLUG activities recently including Monday meetings, Saturday workshops, SFD2008(a)Waikato University, SFD2010(a)Central Plaza and eDay2010. I have for the last few years been using and contributing to FLOSS both on *BSD and Windows, and have also been spreading the word of FLOSS whenever there is "appropriate" chance. For a long time I have usually, if not always, felt that *BSD, Linux or even FLOSS is still giving the general public a wrong impression that these are for geeks but not for the them to use. One example is that all books regarding Linux are titled something like "Building a Linux server system", "Linux systems", "xxx Programming Language Bible" etc whereas undeniably these would scare most general users away. While more general books and online tutorials for general users are coming out nowadays, these are still far less than those technical stuff. Another example is that the term Linux refers not to a OS but to a kernel, whereas general users just don't realise the difference between them nor do they care what they exactly are; all they care is - how to use those common/useful software in their daily lives. This is what the public is interested in as well as in need of the most. Linux? System administrating? Programming? These are definitely useful for techies but sorry most people just don't intend to bother them. As a side note, in NZ there used to be a user group called NZFUG (New Zealand FreeBSD User Group) but apparently they have disbanded years ago, which I believe is due to fail to draw the public's interest mainly for the similar reason. Sadly enough, all official FreeBSD webpage/ftp mirror sites in NZ were also discontinued due to the lack of maintainers for ages. I see WLUG is unfortunately following the same path. WLUG has been holding several interesting talks in the meetings as well as valuable activities, I felt WLUG (and probably other FLOSS-related user groups too) needs to focus more on the general user base. An introduction to Inkscape given by Stephen last month is a good start. I think similar tutorials/seminars about other FLOSS e.g. GIMP, Scribus etc would be helpful for both the user group and the public. While technical skills is an important part of WLUG, I think expanding and promoting FLOSS to a wider audience urgently need to be prioritised - if the user group is still to be continued. I also think that the user group had better not claim something like FLOSS/Linux but instead use the term FOSS as this otherwise would give the public an impression that all these was only for Linux, whereas in fact FLOSS exist on *BSD, Windows and other platforms. That said, by using the term "FLOSS" instead of "FLOSS/Linux" it would be less likely to limit ourselves from the otherwise potential yet wide user base. I was even dreaming that, if I were to lead the WLUG, I would rename the user group to say WFUG (Waikato FLOSS User Group) and merge those FLOSS users at the Waikato or even in NZ from other platforms - regardless of *BSD, Linux, Mac or Windows. Perhaps it is only by combining these sparse forces that could increase the odds to sustain the FLOSS community at Waikato or in NZ in the long run. Regarding the finances, I felt some expenses had not been necessary nor worth the outcomes. Software Freedom Day this year was actually not really successful as people really do not want to be disturbed in the middle of their shopping by someone proposing FLOSS. As for the Internet usage/cost, I think Internet is also not necessary in the Saturday workshops as the workshop shouldn't be a free Internet cafe (another reason is that downloading in NZ is by nature not favourable due to the restriction in the monthly Internet usage policy in NZ). To help visitors install FLOSS/ISOs these could have been prepared on disks in advance rather than repeatedly downloaded during the workshop. Another thing I felt WLUG needs to improve is communication within the user group member as well as with the public. Take eDay2010 for example, some people was told by the user group that he would be assigned the time and tasks by email before eDay whereas ultimately he didn't get any contact from the user group. Communication within the user group needs to be organised and improved. As for the communication with the public, this has largely to do with advertisement. Not many people know about WLUG and the activities the user group has been holding. There are actually many low-cost or even free yet more effective ways to advertise WLUG activities... for instance Facebook, Tweet, or "chain-email" through friends of friends etc. Just my two cents. Regards, Sam > From:?Roderick Aldridge <rod-aldridge(a)xnet.co.nz> > To:?Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Date:?Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:24:12 +1300 > Subject:?Wake-up call. Where to next for WLUG? > > Hi WLUG members > > Most members of the committee are retiring or leaving. Nobody has > definitely indicated they are willing to stand again... > What do you want WLUG to do in the future? > What activities should we focus on? What else should we be doing? What > will get your support and continued membership? > Should we concentrate mainly on technical skills, or promoting > FOSS/Linux to a wider audience, or both? > The membership has dwindled somewhat, as have our finances, due to > reduced membership and to Software Freedom Day expenses being higher > than planned (liability insurance etc). > Should we continue as an incorporated society or become an informal > group with shared interests or disband altogether? Unless we get > enough people coming forward to hold? office and continue membership > we will have no choice but to disband. > For a quorum we need 50% of the membership or 15 members to attend, so > come to the AGM which will decide these matters. Let us know what you > what you want WLUG to do and what you can do to contribute to the > future of WLUG. > Roderick Aldridge > > > ------------------------------

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 21 Nov '10

21 Nov '10

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!! WLUG AGM ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual General Meeting, 22nd November In accordance with Rule 6 of the charter, I would like to announce to all members that the Waikato Linux Users Group (Incorporated) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22 November, 2010, at 7pm, at the regular meeting location of Room MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) Several officers and committee members will be stepping down this year. Society membership has also gone down recently. Present and past members interested in seeing WLUG continue as an IncorporatedSociety are encouraged to attend this years AGM to meet quorum requirements and stand for election. If a quorum is established and new officers step forward, a bylaw change is proposed to be voted on. Please see the WlugCharterDiscussion for more details. Note: To be eligible to vote at the meeting you must have previously been a financial member (although not necessarily for the 2010 year) and pay your membership for 2011 at or before the AGM. To be eligible to vote or stand for office at the AGM members must have paid a subscription for the 2010 year before the AGM. If you'd like to stand for committee and have not paid for membership this year, please do this at the October Meeting or November SaturdayWorkshop. An amendment about who can vote at the meeting was passed in 2008. "That the WLUG charter be amended to allow former paid members of the WLUG of good standing, whose membership has lapsed, to vote at an AGM of the WLUG with the proviso that they rejoin the WLUG and pay a new subscription at or before the AGM."

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 18 Nov '10

18 Nov '10

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!! WLUG AGM ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual General Meeting, 22nd November In accordance with Rule 6 of the charter, I would like to announce to all members that the Waikato Linux Users Group (Incorporated) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22 November, 2010, at 7pm, at the regular meeting location of Room MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) Several officers and committee members will be stepping down this year. Society membership has also gone down recently. Present and past members interested in seeing WLUG continue as an IncorporatedSociety are encouraged to attend this years AGM to meet quorum requirements and stand for election. If a quorum is established and new officers step forward, a bylaw change is proposed to be voted on. Please see the WlugCharterDiscussion for more details. Note: To be eligible to vote at the meeting you must have previously been a financial member (although not necessarily for the 2010 year) and pay your membership for 2011 at or before the AGM. To be eligible to vote or stand for office at the AGM members must have paid a subscription for the 2010 year before the AGM. If you'd like to stand for committee and have not paid for membership this year, please do this at the October Meeting or November SaturdayWorkshop. An amendment about who can vote at the meeting was passed in 2008. "That the WLUG charter be amended to allow former paid members of the WLUG of good standing, whose membership has lapsed, to vote at an AGM of the WLUG with the proviso that they rejoin the WLUG and pay a new subscription at or before the AGM."

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Re: [wlug] AGM - Would be grateful for a lift.
by Wayne Grimsey 16 Nov '10

16 Nov '10

Hi John. Thanks for your response. Yes, my phone number is 838 2007 Best regards Wayne > From: wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Subject: wlug Digest, Vol 233, Issue 5 > To: wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:00:02 +1300 > > Send wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Hello from Wayne Grimsey (John Billings) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:56:27 +1300 > From: John Billings <john(a)nimhq.net> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] Hello from Wayne Grimsey > Message-ID: > <AANLkTinTYw5eBrACon1phcuhw93UyATTReJyotj3S-MR(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi Wayne, > > The workshop meeting was canceled. I can give you a ride to the AGM. > If any other members need a ride or anything let us know, else please > let one of the committee members know your phone number, we may need > to call upon you to vote if we can't make quorum. > > Cheers, > John > > On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 10:27 AM, Wayne Grimsey <wgrimsey(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Team. > > I would've been keen to come to the workshop today. However, I am down in > > Dunedin for a few days. > > I am keen to attend the AGM on the 22nd. ?I may need to get a lift with some > > really nice person to make it there (I'm currently living in Whitiora). > > Have a great day > > Wayne Grimsey > > > >> From: wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > >> Subject: wlug Digest, Vol 233, Issue 3 > >> To: wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > >> Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:00:03 +1300 > >> > >> Send wlug mailing list submissions to > >> wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > >> > >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > >> http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > >> wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > >> > >> You can reach the person managing the list at > >> wlug-owner(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > >> > >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > >> than "Re: Contents of wlug digest..." > >> > >> > >> Today's Topics: > >> > >> 1. Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual General Meeting, 22nd November > >> (Bruce Kingsbury) > >> 2. WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow (Meeting Reminder bot) > >> > >> > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> > >> Message: 1 > >> Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:57:18 +1300 > >> From: Bruce Kingsbury <zcat(a)zcat.geek.nz> > >> To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > >> Subject: Re: [wlug] ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual General Meeting, 22nd > >> November > >> Message-ID: > >> <AANLkTikz+gnSMZbYApPwuoUuo5zNm=oApD-F-qUJow2q(a)mail.gmail.com> > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > >> > >> REMINDER: Annual General Meeting, 22nd November > >> > >> In accordance with Rule 6 of the charter, I would like to announce to > >> all members that the Waikato Linux Users Group (Incorporated) will be > >> holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22 November, 2010, at > >> 7pm, at the regular meeting location of Room MS4.G.02 > >> > >> Several officers and committee members will be stepping down this > >> year. Society membership has also gone down recently. Present and past > >> members interested in seeing WLUG continue as an IncorporatedSociety > >> are encouraged to attend this years AGM to meet quorum requirements > >> and stand for election. > >> > >> Note: > >> > >> To be eligible to vote at the meeting you must have previously been a > >> financial member (although not necessarily for the 2010 year) and pay > >> your membership for 2011 at or before the AGM. > >> To be eligible to vote or stand for office at the AGM members must > >> have paid a subscription for the 2010 year before the AGM. > >> > >> > >> An amendment about who can vote at the meeting was passed in 2008. > >> > >> "That the WLUG charter be amended to allow former paid members of the > >> WLUG of good standing, whose membership has lapsed, to vote at an AGM > >> of the WLUG with the proviso that they rejoin the WLUG and pay a new > >> subscription at or before the AGM." > >> > >> > >> > >> Also the list software seems to keep rejecting this from Rod so I'll > >> attach it again here: > >> > >> > >> From: Roderick Aldridge <rod-aldridge(a)xnet.co.nz> > >> To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > >> Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:00:16 +1300 > >> Subject: Wake-up call. Where to next for WLUG? > >> Hi WLUG members > >> > >> Most members of the committee are retiring or leaving. Nobody has > >> definitely indicated they are willing to stand again. I am President > >> of the PC Computer Club so I am willing to stand again for Committee > >> only, and only if we can get the support of members. > >> We need a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and 3 > >> committee members to continue as an incorporated society. > >> > >> What do you want WLUG to do in the future? > >> What activities should we focus on? What else should we be doing? What > >> will get your support and continued membership? > >> Should we concentrate mainly on technical skills, or promoting > >> FOSS/Linux to a wider audience, or both? > >> > >> The membership has dwindled somewhat, as have our finances, due to > >> reduced membership and to Software Freedom Day expenses being higher > >> than planned (liability insurance etc). > >> > >> Should we continue as an incorporated society or become an informal > >> group with shared interests or disband altogether? Unless we get > >> enough people coming forward to hold office and continue membership > >> we will have no choice but to disband. > >> > >> For a quorum we need 50% of the membership or 15 members to attend, so > >> come to the AGM which will decide these matters. Let us know what you > >> what you want WLUG to do and what you can do to contribute to the > >> future of WLUG. > >> > >> According to the charter only those people who were paid members in a > >> previous financial year (not necessarily for the 2010 year) and who > >> have signed a membership form for the next financial year will be > >> considered eligible to vote at the AGM. > >> > >> Roderick Aldridge > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> > >> Message: 2 > >> Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:27:06 +1300 > >> From: Meeting Reminder bot <bot(a)wlug.org.nz> > >> To: WLUG Committee Mailing List <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > >> Subject: [wlug] WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow > >> Message-ID: <E1PGavS-0007JH-BF(a)localhost.localdomain> > >> > >> A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. > >> > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> Saturday November 13th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm > >> > >> (Postponed one week due to a planned EDay (http://eday.org.nz/) on Nov > >> 6th) > >> > >> (Cancelled due to the TWP being very unhappy about our excessive internet > >> usage) > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> wlug mailing list > >> wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > >> http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >> > >> > >> End of wlug Digest, Vol 233, Issue 3 > >> ************************************ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > Unsubscribe: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of wlug Digest, Vol 233, Issue 5 > ************************************

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 14 Nov '10

14 Nov '10

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- !!! WLUG AGM ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual General Meeting, 22nd November In accordance with Rule 6 of the charter, I would like to announce to all members that the Waikato Linux Users Group (Incorporated) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22 November, 2010, at 7pm, at the regular meeting location of Room MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) Several officers and committee members will be stepping down this year. Society membership has also gone down recently. Present and past members interested in seeing WLUG continue as an IncorporatedSociety are encouraged to attend this years AGM to meet quorum requirements and stand for election. If a quorum is established and new officers step forward, a bylaw change is proposed to be voted on. Please see the WlugCharterDiscussion for more details. Note: To be eligible to vote at the meeting you must have previously been a financial member (although not necessarily for the 2010 year) and pay your membership for 2011 at or before the AGM. To be eligible to vote or stand for office at the AGM members must have paid a subscription for the 2010 year before the AGM. If you'd like to stand for committee and have not paid for membership this year, please do this at the October Meeting or November SaturdayWorkshop. An amendment about who can vote at the meeting was passed in 2008. "That the WLUG charter be amended to allow former paid members of the WLUG of good standing, whose membership has lapsed, to vote at an AGM of the WLUG with the proviso that they rejoin the WLUG and pay a new subscription at or before the AGM."

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Re: [wlug] Hello from Wayne Grimsey
by Wayne Grimsey 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

Hi Team. I would've been keen to come to the workshop today. However, I am down in Dunedin for a few days. I am keen to attend the AGM on the 22nd. I may need to get a lift with some really nice person to make it there (I'm currently living in Whitiora). Have a great day Wayne Grimsey > From: wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Subject: wlug Digest, Vol 233, Issue 3 > To: wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:00:03 +1300 > > Send wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual General Meeting, 22nd November > (Bruce Kingsbury) > 2. WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow (Meeting Reminder bot) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:57:18 +1300 > From: Bruce Kingsbury <zcat(a)zcat.geek.nz> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual General Meeting, 22nd > November > Message-ID: > <AANLkTikz+gnSMZbYApPwuoUuo5zNm=oApD-F-qUJow2q(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > REMINDER: Annual General Meeting, 22nd November > > In accordance with Rule 6 of the charter, I would like to announce to > all members that the Waikato Linux Users Group (Incorporated) will be > holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22 November, 2010, at > 7pm, at the regular meeting location of Room MS4.G.02 > > Several officers and committee members will be stepping down this > year. Society membership has also gone down recently. Present and past > members interested in seeing WLUG continue as an IncorporatedSociety > are encouraged to attend this years AGM to meet quorum requirements > and stand for election. > > Note: > > To be eligible to vote at the meeting you must have previously been a > financial member (although not necessarily for the 2010 year) and pay > your membership for 2011 at or before the AGM. > To be eligible to vote or stand for office at the AGM members must > have paid a subscription for the 2010 year before the AGM. > > > An amendment about who can vote at the meeting was passed in 2008. > > "That the WLUG charter be amended to allow former paid members of the > WLUG of good standing, whose membership has lapsed, to vote at an AGM > of the WLUG with the proviso that they rejoin the WLUG and pay a new > subscription at or before the AGM." > > > > Also the list software seems to keep rejecting this from Rod so I'll > attach it again here: > > > From: Roderick Aldridge <rod-aldridge(a)xnet.co.nz> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:00:16 +1300 > Subject: Wake-up call. Where to next for WLUG? > Hi WLUG members > > Most members of the committee are retiring or leaving. Nobody has > definitely indicated they are willing to stand again. I am President > of the PC Computer Club so I am willing to stand again for Committee > only, and only if we can get the support of members. > We need a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and 3 > committee members to continue as an incorporated society. > > What do you want WLUG to do in the future? > What activities should we focus on? What else should we be doing? What > will get your support and continued membership? > Should we concentrate mainly on technical skills, or promoting > FOSS/Linux to a wider audience, or both? > > The membership has dwindled somewhat, as have our finances, due to > reduced membership and to Software Freedom Day expenses being higher > than planned (liability insurance etc). > > Should we continue as an incorporated society or become an informal > group with shared interests or disband altogether? Unless we get > enough people coming forward to hold office and continue membership > we will have no choice but to disband. > > For a quorum we need 50% of the membership or 15 members to attend, so > come to the AGM which will decide these matters. Let us know what you > what you want WLUG to do and what you can do to contribute to the > future of WLUG. > > According to the charter only those people who were paid members in a > previous financial year (not necessarily for the 2010 year) and who > have signed a membership form for the next financial year will be > considered eligible to vote at the AGM. > > Roderick Aldridge > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:27:06 +1300 > From: Meeting Reminder bot <bot(a)wlug.org.nz> > To: WLUG Committee Mailing List <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: [wlug] WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow > Message-ID: <E1PGavS-0007JH-BF(a)localhost.localdomain> > > A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Saturday November 13th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm > > (Postponed one week due to a planned EDay (http://eday.org.nz/) on Nov 6th) > > (Cancelled due to the TWP being very unhappy about our excessive internet usage) > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of wlug Digest, Vol 233, Issue 3 > ************************************

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WLUG Fixit Meeting is today!
by Meeting Reminder bot 12 Nov '10

12 Nov '10

A reminder, the WLUG Fixit Meeting is today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday November 13th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Postponed one week due to a planned EDay (http://eday.org.nz/) on Nov 6th) (Cancelled due to the TWP being very unhappy about our excessive internet usage)

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WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow
by Meeting Reminder bot 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday November 13th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Postponed one week due to a planned EDay (http://eday.org.nz/) on Nov 6th) (Cancelled due to the TWP being very unhappy about our excessive internet usage)

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual General Meeting, 22nd November
by Bruce Kingsbury 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual General Meeting, 22nd November In accordance with Rule 6 of the charter, I would like to announce to all members that the Waikato Linux Users Group (Incorporated) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22 November, 2010, at 7pm, at the regular meeting location of Room MS4.G.02 Several officers and committee members will be stepping down this year. Society membership has also gone down recently. Present and past members interested in seeing WLUG continue as an IncorporatedSociety are encouraged to attend this years AGM to meet quorum requirements and stand for election. If a quorum is established and new officers step forward, a bylaw change is proposed to be voted on. Please see the WlugCharterDiscussion for more details. Note: To be eligible to vote at the meeting you must have previously been a financial member (although not necessarily for the 2010 year) and pay your membership for 2011 at or before the AGM. To be eligible to vote or stand for office at the AGM members must have paid a subscription for the 2010 year before the AGM. If you'd like to stand for committee and have not paid for membership this year, please do this at the October Meeting or November SaturdayWorkshop. An amendment about who can vote at the meeting was passed in 2008. "That the WLUG charter be amended to allow former paid members of the WLUG of good standing, whose membership has lapsed, to vote at an AGM of the WLUG with the proviso that they rejoin the WLUG and pay a new subscription at or before the AGM."

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Fwd: Auto-discard notification
by Bruce Kingsbury 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

For some reason the mailing list software doesn't like this, but perhaps it will accept it if it's posted in plaintext rather than html? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Roderick Aldridge <rod-aldridge(a)xnet.co.nz> To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:24:12 +1300 Subject: Wake-up call. Where to next for WLUG? Hi WLUG members Most members of the committee are retiring or leaving. Nobody has definitely indicated they are willing to stand again. I am President of the PC Computer Club so I am willing to stand again for Committee only, and only if we can get the support of members. We need a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and 3 committee members to continue as an incorporated society. What do you want WLUG to do in the future? What activities should we focus on? What else should we be doing? What will get your support and continued membership? Should we concentrate mainly on technical skills, or promoting FOSS/Linux to a wider audience, or both? The membership has dwindled somewhat, as have our finances, due to reduced membership and to Software Freedom Day expenses being higher than planned (liability insurance etc). Should we continue as an incorporated society or become an informal group with shared interests or disband altogether? Unless we get enough people coming forward to hold office and continue membership we will have no choice but to disband. For a quorum we need 50% of the membership or 15 members to attend, so come to the AGM which will decide these matters. Let us know what you what you want WLUG to do and what you can do to contribute to the future of WLUG. According to the charter only those people who were paid members in a previous financial year (not necessarily for the 2010 year) and who have signed a membership form for the next financial year will be considered eligible to vote at the AGM. Roderick Aldridge

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Upcoming Fixit Meeting (1 week today)
by Meeting Reminder bot 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

The WLUG Fixit Meeting is 1 week away. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday November 13th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Postponed one week due to a planned EDay (http://eday.org.nz/) on Nov 6th) SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TeWhanauPutahi) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc. If there's something you specifically want to work on please mention it on the mailing list in advance so we can study up beforehand or bring any necessary equipment. Also we're paying a little extra for hall and internet now, so a gold coin donation to help cover these costs would be greatly appreciated.

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Fwd: eDay 2010
by Bruce Kingsbury 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

Apparently a few of our WLUG eday volunteers haven't had this email yet so I'll post it here. Also if you haven't registered but just feel like just turning up at the last minute I don't think anyone will mind too much. Attached form won't go through the mailing list so I've uploaded it at http://zcat.geek.nz/files/volunteer_guide_and_declaration_form_2010.doc ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Vanessa Goodchild <Vanessa.Goodchild(a)esito.org.nz> Date: 3 November 2010 17:06 Subject: eDay 2010 To: Vanessa Goodchild <Vanessa.Goodchild(a)esito.org.nz> Hi Everyone and thank you for volunteering to be part of eDay 2010 For the all-day and morning shift volunteers, please arrive by 8:30 am For the afternoon shift volunteers please arrive by 11:45 we will provide a light breakfast or - lunch depending on start time - then assign jobs and brief you for the day. · Please ensure you have sturdy covered footwear (e.g boots or sneakers not jandals or sandals) · Please find attached a volunteer guide and declaration form. I look forward to seeing you all there J Please contact me if you have any questions prior to the day. eDay 2010 Habitat for Humanity 29 Bryant Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton Sat 6 Nov, 9am – 3pm *Vanessa** Goodchild* *Industry Standards & Development Administrator* *ESITO - Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation* *T: 07 834 4462* *M: 021 11 00 226* [image: cid:image001.jpg(a)01CB7B67.F3F79C90] <http://www.esito.org.nz/> ------------------------------ Attention: This email and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. If you have received this email in error, please delete it immediately and inform the sender of the mistake. Statements and opinions expressed in this email are those of the author, except where the author states them, with requisite authority, to be those of ESITO. ------------------------------ -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to any of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, "the intended recipient" 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message.

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Another old computer and Eday
by Sam Lin 29 Oct '10

29 Oct '10

Hi all, I also have an old AMD Athlon desktop machine with erupted capacitors to sort out (Soltek SL-75DRV2)(no monitor sorry). This is now on trademe (Listing #: 328161960). Please let me know asap if you have a GOOD soldering skill and are willing to adopt it or otherwise I will take it down to eDay next Saturday. Regards, Sam > Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:50:11 +1300 > From: "Chris O'Halloran" <cmoman(a)gmail.com> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: [wlug] Old computers and Eday > > Hello all, > > I've got two Toshiba Satelite Laptops to give away, both very old. > > First laptop > 8M of RAM. I can get Tom's Rescue Boot Floppy for work on it but > haven't manage to get Basic Linux installed though its been a few > years since my last attempt. > > Second laptop > 32M of RAM. I can get Damn Small Linux to work on it using a CD drive. > The screen is damaged on the right side - about an 8mm strip of black pixels. > > I also have a desktop computer case that formally housed a Pentium III > motherboard circa 2001. You're also welcome to the motherboard but it > no longer goes. > > I've also got some SCSI components and tape drives if anyone is interested. > > All these will end up at eDay for recycling if no one would like them. > > Please contact me off list if you're interested. > > Cheers, > > Chris

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Old computers and Eday
by Chris O'Halloran 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Hello all, I've got two Toshiba Satelite Laptops to give away, both very old. First laptop 8M of RAM. I can get Tom's Rescue Boot Floppy for work on it but haven't manage to get Basic Linux installed though its been a few years since my last attempt. Second laptop 32M of RAM. I can get Damn Small Linux to work on it using a CD drive. The screen is damaged on the right side - about an 8mm strip of black pixels. I also have a desktop computer case that formally housed a Pentium III motherboard circa 2001. You're also welcome to the motherboard but it no longer goes. I've also got some SCSI components and tape drives if anyone is interested. All these will end up at eDay for recycling if no one would like them. Please contact me off list if you're interested. Cheers, Chris

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No Wednesday night class tonight (Oct 27th)
by Bruce Kingsbury 26 Oct '10

26 Oct '10

Wednesday night session at Te Whara O Te Ata is cancelled tonight due to family commitments. Sorry for the late notice, I only just realised that there was a conflict... Also we have some donated computers now, so classes are open to everyone not only people with laptops. From next week, bring your own laptop or use our computers.. -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to any of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, "the intended recipient" 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message.

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External 56k modem
by Glenn Morrissey 23 Oct '10

23 Oct '10

Hi all does anyone have an old external 56k serial modem for sale? I have given up trying to make my 56k Lucent internal modem work. Glenn Morrissey.

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Media Statement: Keep up with technology @ Kiwi PyCon 2010
by Tim Knapp 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Hi, Please find below the second Kiwi PyCon Media Statement. Also, please note we've also arranged a $20 bus to/from the event from Auckland - limited to 49 people. So get in quick! More details here: http://nz.pycon.org/2010/oct/22/round-trip-auckland-20-bucks/ Thanks, Tim ------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Python User Group Incorporated Media Statement For immediate release 19 October 2010 Keep up with technology @ Kiwi PyCon 2010 IT folks will certainly be interested in Kiwi PyCon 2010: An exciting and interesting weekend is going to show how the programming language Python is used in science, education, and high-profile companies here and around the world. It is held at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort in Waitangi, Bay of Islands Saturday 20-Sunday 21 November. Participants will learn first-hand how Weta Digital uses Python in their datacentre, or how they can leverage cloud computing like Amazon web services and Google App Engine. The conference is also an excellent networking opportunity to meet people who have actually delivered, from industry to education to government sectors to Hollywood. The registration fee ($100 regular, $60 student/unwaged) includes morning and afternoon tea, as well as lunch on both days, the Kiwi PyCon 2010 t-shirt, and there are also tons of giveaways this year, ranging from books, laptop bags and geek gadgets to software licenses for Python IDE's and Amazon server credits. An impressive sponsorship lineup includes Catalyst IT and Microsoft as Gold Sponsors; Atlassian, Enthought, the Plone Foundation, the Python Software Foundation, and Tait Radio Communications as Silver Sponsors; and Schwag Sponsors: Amazon Web Services, Wingware, Mozilla, ActiveState, Apress, Packt Publishing, O'Reilly, ThinkGeek, ANZTB, and Bitbucket. To make your booking visit http://nz.pycon.org For assistance with travel and accommodation, email kiwipycon(a)nzpug.org or phone Danny Adair on (09) 9555 101. ---------------Ends--------------------- For media or conference enquiries please contact: Danny Adair, NZPUG President Phone: (09) 9555 101 Email: kiwipycon(a)nzpug.org Website: http://nz.pycon.org

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Media Statement - Kiwi PyCon 2010
by Tim Knapp 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Hello, Please find below the Media Statement for Kiwi PyCon 2010. Kind regards, Tim ---------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Python User Group Incorporated Media Statement For immediate release 24 September 2010 Major IT players support Python Conference 2010 Over 150 computer programming enthusiasts are set to meet at the Kiwi PyCon 2010 conference on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 November at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands in Waitangi. Python, a programming language used throughout the world, has a massive following and Python conferences are held around the globe. Kiwi PyCon is New Zealand's Python community coming together and will cover the use of Python in the scientific, web, mobile, gaming, and animation fields. The event has garnered notable support, with Catalyst IT and Microsoft as major sponsors and many other well known companies and organisations including the Python Software Foundation, Plone Foundation, Atlassian, Enthought, Tait Radio Communications, Apress, Packt Publishing, O'Reilly, ThinkGeek, Amazon Web Services, Wingware, ANZTB, Mozilla and ActiveState all backing the conference. Organised by the New Zealand Python User Group Inc.(NZPUG), it promises to bring together developers, designers and business people who will listen to industry speakers. US-based Jacob Kaplan-Moss, creator of "Django", a successful and widely used web application framework along with Anthony Baxter, long-time release manager of Python from Melbourne are keynote speakers for the event. Kiwi PyCon 2010 topics will include: • “How Python is influencing neuroscience research" • Microsoft (Australia) showing how they support Python on their "Azure" platform • Amazon web service • Gmail gadgets • "Going Global : Using Best Effort Translation To Create Multilingual Web Apps" • Python and Java • Python in Astronomy Another guest speaker for the conference is Matt Provost, Systems Manager at Weta Digital, five-time Academy award winning visual effects facility located in Wellington. Matt will speak about "Python in the Datacentre", as he manages all Weta Digital servers, storage and networking which occupies five positions on the Top 500 Supercomputer list. Danny Adair, NZPUG's founding president said “Python is used everywhere, and for anyone interested in or using the language, our annual conference is the place to be.” Kiwi PyCon 2010 registrations are now open. To make your booking for the conference or for more information visit http://nz.pycon.org ---------------Ends--------------------- For media or conference enquiries please contact: Danny Adair, NZPUG President Phone: (09) 9555 101 Email: kiwipycon(a)nzpug.org Website: http://nz.pycon.org

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EDAY November 6th - volunteers wanted
by Bruce Kingsbury 21 Oct '10

21 Oct '10

Still looking for volunteers for EDAY on Nov 6th, if anyone wants to come along contact me (offlist) with name, phone and email and I'll add you to the list and then Vanessa will contact you will all the details you need to know. Drop off point will be the same as last year, Habitat for Humanity 29 Bryant Rd More information about eday is at http://www.eday.org.nz/ -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to any of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, "the intended recipient" 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message.

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NZ Computer Society National Series: Advanced Robotics - The Future of Aged Care Services
by David Hallett 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

NZ Computer Society National Series: Advanced Robotics - The Future of Aged Care Services 18 November 2010: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Events Room 2 Gallagher Hub Gate 5, Tristam Street Hamilton National Series: Advanced Robotics - The Future of Aged Care Services The statistics around the aging population in New Zealand are worrying whichever way we look at it. Currently over 500,000 people are aged 65+, projected to double by 2028. By 2051, greater than 25% of our population is expected to be over 70. This increase will bring about major logistical issues in how we, as a country, care for our elderly. More people will require support, and already the ratio of nurses and care-givers to elderly clients is low. Can technology help bridge this gap? In this presentation Gillian Reid FNZCS ITCP, Deputy Chair of the Selwyn Foundation, will outline how technologies such as Charlie are innovating aged-care healthcare, how and why Charlie was designed, and the impact early prototypes are making in trials at Selwyn Village in Auckland. Note: Light lunch provided. Free for NZCS members, inexpensive for others. Registration required at the following URL: http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/228-Advanced_Robotics Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS ITCP P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256

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4 wire modems
by Craig Bates 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Does anybody have some old school 4 wire leased line modems (9k6 vintage) lying in the junk pile that they may want to part with? ======================================================================= This email, including any attachments, is only for the intended addressee. It is subject to copyright, is confidential and may be the subject of legal or other privilege, none of which is waived or lost by reason of this transmission. If the receiver is not the intended addressee, please accept our apologies, notify us by return, delete all copies and perform no other act on the email. Unfortunately, we cannot warrant that the email has not been altered or corrupted during transmission. =======================================================================

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Spontaneous suspend
by Glenn Ramsey 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Hi, I have a laptop running Kubuntu 8.04 and it has begun spontaneously going to sleep a short time after I log in. After resuming everything appears to work fine. If I don't log in then it will sit on the greeter screen without suspending. I suspect there is something in my .kde/ that is doing this. Anyone know what I should be looking for? Cheers Glenn -- Glenn Ramsey<glenn(a)componic.co.nz> 09 9735603 http://www.componic.co.nz

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 17 Oct '10

17 Oct '10

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Labour Weekend, meeting moved to previous week.

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 17 Oct '10

17 Oct '10

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- StephenHeywood will be giving a presentation on Inkscape. Be there or be <rect width="100" height="100" style="fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;stroke-width:1px" />. http://www.wlug.org.nz/ http://blog.runecolony.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/i_iz_serius_admnim_th… October 18th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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sudo command not found
by Gregory Machin 16 Oct '10

16 Oct '10

Hi Sudo has me boggled ..... I'm trying to configure a group %linuxadmins .. My account is a member of linuxadmins , when I sudo iptables -h I get "sudo: iptables: command not found". If I sudo /sbin/iptables -h it works fine. My config is at follows (standard config) Cmnd_Alias NETWORKING = /sbin/route, /sbin/ifconfig, /bin/ping, /sbin/dhclient, /usr/bin/net, /sbin/iptables, /usr/bin/rfcomm, /usr/bin/wvdial, /sbin/iwconfig, /sbin/mii-tool Cmnd_Alias SOFTWARE = /bin/rpm, /usr/bin/up2date, /usr/bin/yum Cmnd_Alias SERVICES = /sbin/service, /sbin/chkconfig Cmnd_Alias LOCATE = /usr/bin/updatedb Cmnd_Alias STORAGE = /sbin/fdisk, /sbin/sfdisk, /sbin/parted, /sbin/partprobe, /bin/mount, /bin/umount Cmnd_Alias DELEGATING = /usr/sbin/visudo, /bin/chown, /bin/chmod, /bin/chgrp Cmnd_Alias PROCESSES = /bin/nice, /bin/kill, /usr/bin/kill, /usr/bin/killall Cmnd_Alias DRIVERS = /sbin/modprobe Defaults requiretty Defaults env_reset Defaults env_keep = "COLORS DISPLAY HOSTNAME HISTSIZE INPUTRC KDEDIR \ LS_COLORS MAIL PS1 PS2 QTDIR USERNAME \ LANG LC_ADDRESS LC_CTYPE LC_COLLATE LC_IDENTIFICATION \ LC_MEASUREMENT LC_MESSAGES LC_MONETARY LC_NAME LC_NUMERIC \ LC_PAPER LC_TELEPHONE LC_TIME LC_ALL LANGUAGE LINGUAS \ _XKB_CHARSET XAUTHORITY" %linuxadmins ALL=(ALL) ALL I have also tried %linuxadmins ALL = NETWORKING, SOFTWARE, SERVICES, STORAGE, DELEGATING, PROCESSES, LOCATE, DRIVERS with the same results. Thanks Greg -- - TLA - three letter acronym ... - We are loosing the art of communication through progress.. Proverbs 27:17 (New International Version) 17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

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Re: [wlug] Maverick Upgrade complete... - i have a strange bug
by Liz Quilty 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Let me know if you have had problem playing flash videos at all, I've had a fair few problems with it logging up. I have tried kde, gnome, kdm, gdm, straight X windows without anything, Brand new login with fresh profile etc and still getting the bug. Chrome has its own flash plugin which still has the problem, firefox with standard plugin also has the same bug. basically after about 2 mins it locks up, the active window is still usable (ie a konsole) , and mouse moves but can't click. I can use the keyboard to type but not to navigate alt+tab to other windows etc. I can get to tty1 and back no problems but again not change windows in the window manager. If anyone has got a similar problem, or a fix, let me know. Liz On 15 October 2010 17:14, Sandwalker <sandwalker(a)gmail.com> wrote: > As far as I can tell, the clean install worked flawlessly, and I can still > switch between Windows and Maverick. Now I'm just trying to figure out how > to get my HDD temp applet back into my panel. > > Sandy > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

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Upgrading to Maverick...
by Sandwalker 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

As far as I can tell, Maverick seems to work just fine. However, I haven't installed it yet. Has anyone here got a dual-boot system with Windows 7? I've read about this bug where grub2's bootloader is overwritten after running Windows, and I don't know if it applies to this distribution as well -- I'm rather wary of upgrading (a clean install in this case, as I'm skipping Lucid) as a result. I would like to upgrade, as it finally fixes the inability of my laptop to mute the internal speakers when headphones are plugged in (that's really the major reason why I want to upgrade; the other one is that Karmic's running rather slowly after a year). Sandy

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To be announced... October 18th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- StephenHeywood will be giving a presentation on Inkscape. Be there or be <rect width="100" height="100" style="fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;stroke-width:1px" />. http://www.wlug.org.nz/ http://blog.runecolony.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/i_iz_serius_admnim_th… October 18th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Computer Skills Workshops
by Bruce Kingsbury 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

Computer Skills Workshops Wednesdays 6-8pm Te Whara O Te Ata, 60a Sare Cres Bring your own laptop and learn basic computer and internet skills, word processing, spreadsheets, photo editing. Small classes (limit of five). Open to everyone, with a preference for teaching Linux and Free and Open Source applications. Internet access, Free software and Fair Trade Organic coffee are all available. No charge, but Koha to cover costs would be greatly appreciated.

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NZ Computer Society National Series: Mapping ICT to the "Real World" with Process Modelling
by David Hallett 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

NZ Computer Society National Series: Mapping ICT to the "Real World" with Process Modelling 26 October 2010: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Events Room 1, Gallagher Hub City Campus, Gate 5 Tristram Street, Hamilton NZCS is proud to bring you the next of the National ICT Series, this month focusing on mapping ICT to the "real world" through business process modelling and BPMN 2.0. Mapping ICT to the "Real World" with Process Modelling One of the major strengths of ICT is improving the efficiency and profitability of business, however to be successful it's essential that ICT accurately maps to the way organisations do business. In that context, processes are at the heart of everything we do. No matter what it is. And in all facets of an organisation, some process is always being followed even if that process only exists in the heads of a few key personnel. Business Process Mapping is all about capturing and documenting these processes in a standard manner all stakeholders understand. The correct documentation and execution of these processes is a key factor in building agile organisations and plays a primary role in enabling businesses large and small. This presentation will look at how to document your existing processes in a standards compliant manner that will enable both Business and IT to finally talk the same language while providing key artefacts for process re-engineering projects and allowing for the possible direct execution of those processes in a BPMS. This subject and presentation is essential for ICT professionals and Business Analysts alike who are serious about providing the maximum return to their organisations or clients for their ICT investment. Special thanks to Integration Works Ltd for sponsoring this presentation. Note: Light lunch provided. Free for NZCS members, inexpensive for others. Registration required at the following URL: https://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/219-Mapping_ICT Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS ITCP P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256

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Fwd: eDay 2010 date announced!
by Bruce Kingsbury 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: eDay 2010 team <info(a)eday.org.nz> Date: 6 October 2010 16:41 Subject: eDay 2010 date announced! To: Bruce Kingsbury <zcat(a)zcat.geek.nz> If you prefer, you may view this newsletter in your web browser<http://campaigns.campaignsuite.co.nz/t/r/e/fjhyhd/hhhkdiitr/> . *You're receiving this newsletter because you subscribed via our web site or volunteered at our last eDay event.* [image: eday branding]<http://campaigns.campaignsuite.co.nz/t/r/l/fjhyhd/hhhkdiitr/r> [image: null] *eDay newsletter - 6/10/10* [image: null] *All about eDay* eDay is a community initiative designed to raise awareness of the benefits of recycling computers and the hazardous nature of electronic waste (e-waste), while offering an easy way for households and schools to dispose of old computers and mobile phones in an environmentally sound manner. For more information click here.<http://campaigns.campaignsuite.co.nz/t/r/l/fjhyhd/hhhkdiitr/y> *Share this newsletter* Know anyone who might be interested in eDay? Click here<http://eday.forwardtomyfriend.com/r/hhhkdiitr/2A950F69/fjhyhd/l>to share this newsletter. *Subscribe* If you have not signed up to receive eDay updates you can subscribe here<http://campaigns.campaignsuite.co.nz/t/r/l/fjhyhd/hhhkdiitr/j> *eDay 2010 date announced!* The date for eDay 2010 was announced today by the Minister for the Environment, the Hon Nick Smith. eDay will be held throughout New Zealand on Saturday 6 November 2010. Funding has been secured from the Ministry for the Environment’s Waste Minimisation Fund and close to 40 drop-off locations have already been confirmed. We are expecting as many as 50 sites to participate! Updates will be posted on the eDay website www.eday.org.nz<http://campaigns.campaignsuite.co.nz/t/r/l/fjhyhd/hhhkdiitr/t>as venue details are confirmed in each region. 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Remote adminstration
by cmoman 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Hello all, Is there a tool in ubuntu that a user can start that reports the real world ip address and configures a home router to open a port to allow remote administration? I have a friend or two for whom it would nice to get them to start a program, report to me the details via MSN or Skype or telephone etc and allow me to log in and fix or make a configuration change to their machine. I know how to set things up using ssh etc but that relies on some initial configuration at the their end. KDE has a nice VNC invite function but it won't do the router config part. It appears the likes of KTorrent and Azuereus have the ability to do some to the router via UPnP to open ports up on the router dynamically so I am guessing all this is possible. Cheers

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WLUG Fixit Meeting is today!
by Meeting Reminder bot 01 Oct '10

01 Oct '10

A reminder, the WLUG Fixit Meeting is today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday October 2nd, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TeWhanauPutahi) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc. If there's something you specifically want to work on please mention it on the mailing list in advance so we can study up beforehand or bring any necessary equipment. Also we're paying a little extra for hall and internet now, so a gold coin donation to help cover these costs would be greatly appreciated.

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WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow
by Meeting Reminder bot 30 Sep '10

30 Sep '10

A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday October 2nd, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TeWhanauPutahi) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc. If there's something you specifically want to work on please mention it on the mailing list in advance so we can study up beforehand or bring any necessary equipment. Also we're paying a little extra for hall and internet now, so a gold coin donation to help cover these costs would be greatly appreciated.

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 26 Sep '10

26 Sep '10

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Kiaora DVD The Kiaora Project was started in 2005 by Bruce Kingsbury, as an alternative to similar CDs like TheOpenCD which were a good idea but left out many things, such as dictionaries and clipart for OpenOffice, rubber stamps for Tux Paint, and controversial software such as VLC (some codecs covered by patents) and emule (p2p == piracy?) It project was mostly abandoned by 2007 and the kiaoracd domain given to Cairo to use as a 'download and burn' store for Free software in general.. The project was revived for Software Freedom Day 2010 and may continue to live as Kiaora DVD. Plans for the future include having a proper disk browser and program launcher, better presentation with program icons, screenshots, and links to addons and documentation, and repackaging some of the software which is currently distributed with 'toolbars' and other crap (or at the very least the default for installing such toolbars will be changed to 'off') Other possibilities; a directory of sample documents, and a collection of PDF manuals for some of the software. Volunteers who can repackage software with nullsoft or similar tools, track down or redraw SVG versions of icons, and take interesting screenshots would be greatly appreciated. September 27th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 23 Sep '10

23 Sep '10

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Kiaora DVD The Kiaora Project was started in 2005 by Bruce Kingsbury, as an alternative to similar CDs like TheOpenCD which were a good idea but left out many things, such as dictionaries and clipart for OpenOffice, rubber stamps for Tux Paint, and controversial software such as VLC (some codecs covered by patents) and emule (p2p == piracy?) It project was mostly abandoned by 2007 and the kiaoracd domain given to Cairo to use as a 'download and burn' store for Free software in general.. The project was revived for Software Freedom Day 2010 and may continue to live as Kiaora DVD. Plans for the future include having a proper disk browser and program launcher, better presentation with program icons, screenshots, and links to addons and documentation, and repackaging some of the software which is currently distributed with 'toolbars' and other crap (or at the very least the default for installing such toolbars will be changed to 'off') Other possibilities; a directory of sample documents, and a collection of PDF manuals for some of the software. Volunteers who can repackage software with nullsoft or similar tools, track down or redraw SVG versions of icons, and take interesting screenshots would be greatly appreciated. September 27th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Using a laptop as an access point
by Glenn Ramsey 19 Sep '10

19 Sep '10

Hi all, Does anyone know if there is an easy way to configure a wireless card as an access point in Kubuntu 8.04? (I don't really want to go through the carnage of an upgrade at this stage) I found these instructions: http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/index.php?action=printpage;topic=3096387.0 but they involve a lot of manual settings. I think I read somewhere on my searches that the in recent versions of Ubuntu you can do this by selecting an option in Network Manager. Ideally something like that is what I am looking for. Cheers Glenn -- Glenn Ramsey <glenn(a)componic.co.nz> 09 9735603 http://www.componic.co.nz

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 19 Sep '10

19 Sep '10

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Kiaora DVD The Kiaora Project was started in 2005 by Bruce Kingsbury, as an alternative to similar CDs like TheOpenCD which were a good idea but left out many things, such as dictionaries and clipart for OpenOffice, rubber stamps for Tux Paint, and controversial software such as VLC (some codecs covered by patents) and emule (p2p == piracy?) It project was mostly abandoned by 2007 and the kiaoracd domain given to Cairo to use as a 'download and burn' store for Free software in general.. The project was revived for Software Freedom Day 2010 and may continue to live as Kiaora DVD. Plans for the future include having a proper disk browser and program launcher, better presentation with program icons, screenshots, and links to addons and documentation, and repackaging some of the software which is currently distributed with 'toolbars' and other crap (or at the very least the default for installing such toolbars will be changed to 'off') Other possibilities; a directory of sample documents, and a collection of PDF manuals for some of the software. Volunteers who can repackage software with nullsoft or similar tools, track down or redraw SVG versions of icons, and take interesting screenshots would be greatly appreciated. September 27th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Re: [wlug] Software Freedom Day 2010... advertisement?
by Sam Lin 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

I think the user group could have made use of many other resources such as Facebook or Tweet etc. I have circulated an event advertisement (see below) to my department in university and friends (some of which is working at HCC). Let's see how many of them will show up. ========= Advert from here ============ This Saturday sees Hamilton's very own Software Freedom Day (SFD) event. An annual worldwide event since 2004, SFD is designed to be both a celebration of free software's successes and a public education effort to help further its acceptance. It has a fairly impressive sponsor and partner list, including Google, Canonical, Sun, the FSF, and more Organised by the Waikato Linux User Group (WLUG), the open day will feature volunteers showing visitors the extent of open source software and its capabilities. Internationally, the goal of Software Freedom Day is to educate the worldwide public about the benefits of using high quality Free and Open Source Software (FOSS / FLOSS) in education, in government, at home, and in business. In Hamilton this event was once held at Waikato University in 2008, and this year we will be at Centreplace near Whitcouls all this Saturday from 9am to 5pm. We will have a couple tables w/ 4-5 workstations setup running all the popular programs including GIMP/Inkscape. We will have a new “Kiaora DVD 10.09” which we will be giving out (a collection of Free software for Windows similar to The OpenDisc). We will also have some Ubuntu cds and some WLUG brochures. We may possibly have some demonstrations about how general public can make use of FLOSS in their daily life. For further information regarding SFD, please see the attached poster and the SFD website: http://www.softwarefreedomday.org/ Please feel free to stop by, try out, hang out and talk to people about FLOSS. ========== to here ============= Regards, Sam

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Software Freedom Day 2010... advertisement?
by Sam Lin 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Now that it's 2 days left to Software Freedom Day 2010, are there any flyer from the user group to provide so that I could inform my friends of SFD? (Am I wrong or there just isn't any advertisement regarding SFD in Hamilton city or even in the university? Even I am not quite sure what exactly will be happening through that day...) Regards, Sam

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Cairo cross compile
by Giriprasad Deviprasad 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

Hi All, I configured cairo successfully, but when I do make, it gives the foll errors : cairo-scaled-font-subsets.c: In function '_cairo_scaled_font_subset_create_glyph_names': cairo-scaled-font-subsets.c:1015: error: implicit declaration of function '_cairo_utf8_to_utf16' cairo-scaled-font-subsets.c:1015: warning: nested extern declaration of '_cairo_utf8_to_utf16' make[3]: *** [cairo-scaled-font-subsets.lo] Error 1 make[3]: Leaving directory `/root/playhome/cairo-1.8.10/src' Any ideas why? Thanks & Regards, D.Giriprasad

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A new distro for those that can't help tinkering - Peppermint
by Chris O'Halloran 14 Sep '10

14 Sep '10

http://peppermintos.com/ It has some lineage with Linux Mint http://linuxmint.com/ Peppermint is linux distro aimed at those users who like to use web apps and 'the cloud' for more of their computing needs. I've had a little play with it in a virtual machine and it boots pretty fast. Those with netbooks might like it Chris.

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Linux installation server
by Narender 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

Hi i want to setup a linux installation server for quick build of linux machines in network. what i found on google was Kickstart and cobbler. https://fedorahosted.org/cobbler/ http://www.linux-mag.com/id/6747/ Can someone please suggest best way to automate the installation. Have anyone test cobbler, please give reviews. Best Regards --N

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Software Freedom Day 2010
by John Billings 11 Sep '10

11 Sep '10

SFD is one week away. You are invited to come visit us next Saturday at Centreplace. Just stop by and say hi, or stay awhile and talk to the public about why you use Free and Open Source Software. We have most things sorted for our demonstration, but could use one or two more workstations w/ LCD or Laptops. I've updated the page here with where we are at so far: http://wlug.org.nz/sfd Feel free to update the wiki, or let me know if you can loan us anything for the day. Also if you plan to attend, you can register at the Software Freedom Day NZ site here: http://www.softwarefreedomday.org.nz/Hamilton That's another way we will know who's coming. See you there. Best, John

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Cairo cross compile
by Giriprasad Deviprasad 11 Sep '10

11 Sep '10

Hi All, I am trying to cross compile GTK+ in hawkboard (www.hawkboard.org) I have already cross compiled the following successfully for hawkboard: atk fontconfig freetype glib libxml2 pixman Now when I try to cross compile cairo, configure gives the following error: configure: error: Cairo requires at least one font backend. Please install freetype and fontconfig, then try again: But, I have already installed both freetype and fontconfig for this architecture. ls -l /opt/asdlab/freetype/lib total 2640 -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 2688158 2010-09-03 20:08 libfreetype.a -rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 764 2010-09-03 20:08 libfreetype.la drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 2010-09-03 20:08 pkgconfig [root(a)localhost cairo-1.6.4]# ls -l /opt/asdlab/freetype/include total 8 drwxr-xr-x 3 root root 4096 2010-09-03 20:08 freetype2 -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 3890 2010-09-03 20:08 ft2build.h ls -l /opt/asdlab/fontconfig/lib/ total 776 -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 778546 2010-09-04 19:28 libfontconfig.a -rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 922 2010-09-04 19:28 libfontconfig.la drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 2010-09-04 19:28 pkgconfig Any ideas why cairo is not cross compiling? Thanks & Regards, D.Giriprasad

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Any one advise on SOx handsets
by Gregory Machin 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Hi I have been give a bunch of Tennyson SOX model 370 handsets to figure out how they work..... lol ... Does anyone have a manual for them or any technical info ? Thanks Gregory Machin -- - TLA - three letter acronym ... - We are loosing the art of comunication through progress.. Proverbs 27:17 (New International Version) 17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 230, Issue 13
by Sam Lin 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

Perhaps we can arrange a computer or two to demonstrate (or even tutor) how general public can make use of FLOSS in their daily life/work? For instance, use the GIMP or Inkscape to draw some pictures/icons and edit their photographs (somewhat like street performance so as to attract people to come over SFD). Regards, Sam > Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:24:38 +1200 > From: John Billings <john(a)nimhq.net> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] Software Freedom Day progress > Message-ID: > <AANLkTikEWc+f0rT=RALSarX_EsYT89PhAOMCNdsWCoMh(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > I've restored this page from what I found in the google cache: > > http://wlug.org.nz/sfd > > I'm assuming we have a workshop on 4th September, might be good to > post something on the new wiki about it, and use that day to plan for > SFD. > > Best, > John >

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Saturday Workshop 2010-09-04
by Bruce Kingsbury 29 Aug '10

29 Aug '10

Saturday 4th September SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi, the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee, light lunch, etc. If there's something you specifically want to work on please mention it on the mailing list in advance so we can study up beforehand or bring any necessary equipment. Also we're paying a little extra for hall and internet now, so a gold coin donation to help cover these costs would be greatly appreciated.

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Software Freedom Day progress
by Bruce Kingsbury 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

We need to update the information on softwarefreedomday.org and softwarefreedomday.org.nz We've still got a bit of organising to do regarding tables, displays, things to hand out. kiaora dvd is mostly done using the same system-browser autorun as the 2006 cd. I'd still like to clean up the html templates a lot and use the k-meleon cd browser kit, but if we had to it's nearly good enough to hand out as-is. Just a few zips still need to be converted to exe installers and a bit of general tidy-up. 1.7GB of software, plenty of room to add more. Here's the program list. Let me know of anything you think should be added. Office OpenOffice.org 3.2.1 OpenProj 1.4 Scribus 1.3.8 gnucash 2.2.9 Internet firefox 3.6.8 thunderbird 3.1.2 filezilla 3.3.4 emule 0.50a winhttrack 3.43-9C pidgin 2.7.3 Graphics The GIMP 2.6.10 Inkscape 0.47 Pencil 0.4.4b Blender 2.49b Media audacity 1.2.6 Camstudio 2.0 cdEX 1.70b4 DVD slideshow GUI 0.9.3.8 DVD Styler 1.8.1 Handbrake 0.9.4 VirtualDub 1.9.9 VLC media player 1.1.2 Education Alice 2.0 stellarium 0.10.5 Utilities SciTE 2.20 osebox 3.0.0 Toys flightgear 2.0.0 Frets on Fire 1.3.110 The Battle for Wesnoth 1.8.4 tuxpaint 0.9.21 supertux 0.1.3 Lincity NG 2.0 Yo Frankie 1.1b LAN winscp 4.2.8 PuTTY 0.60 -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to any of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, "the intended recipient" 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message.

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KPPP and modems
by Chris O'Halloran 23 Aug '10

23 Aug '10

http://linuxmint.com/ A little while ago, there was a bit of lament about the lack of dial up modem support for modern distros. I downloaded the latest iso for Linux Mint KDE edition a week or so and was suprised to find that it has KPPP installed by default. Just wondering if linuxmint might be a better option for those without ADSL access. To be fair, I didn't actually try the modem since I was just running the live CD of a USB stick. Cheers, Chris

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 230, Issue 8
by Eric Light 21 Aug '10

21 Aug '10

We're still here, everyone! :) Robert - I've sent you an email. Looks like we had a bit of dropped communication. Cheers, - Eric Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:35:21 +1200 > From: Robert D Davidson <robert(a)datamatrix.co.nz> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: [wlug] Gravity Computing gone to ground again > > Hi Bruce, > > Gravity Computing have gone all quiet again. Do you think there is any > chance of you having a look at the Merlin Macro anytime soon? > > > Cheers > > > Robert >

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OpenSUSE 11.3 DVDs
by Graham Lauder 20 Aug '10

20 Aug '10

All Woohoo, The 200 openSUSE 11.3 DVDs I ordered in anticipation of SFD arrived yesterday. I'll be at the meeting on Mon night if anyone wants one. They're very cool, Dual sided, 64 bit one side and 32 bit the other. Two live environments, KDE and Gnome so people can check out each DE. Of course the DVD comes with XFCE, LXDE and Windowmaker desktops as well if the two big boys are not your cup of tea, just not as live. cheers GL -- Graham Lauder, OpenOffice.org MarCon (Marketing Contact) NZ http://marketing.openoffice.org/contacts.html OpenOffice.org Migration and training Consultant. Ambassador for OpenSUSE Linux on your Desktop INGOTs Assessor Trainer (International Grades in Office Technologies) www.theingots.org.nz

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WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow
by Meeting Reminder bot 20 Aug '10

20 Aug '10

A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday Mar 6th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TeWhanauPutahi) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc.

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Meeting Monday Aug 23rd.
by Bruce Kingsbury 19 Aug '10

19 Aug '10

Monday night's meeting will be a social night and planning for the upcoming "Software Freedom Day" event on Saturday 18th September. The WLUG website is currently down and this announcement has been make a bit late, so of you know someone who isn't on the mailing list please let them know about this meeting. August 23rd 7:30pm at Waikato University, MS4.G.02

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wiki down
by John Billings 19 Aug '10

19 Aug '10

As you might have noticed the wiki has been down. The switch failed that we have at Orcon. No one really wants to manage the equipment at Orcon anymore anyway, and we have a VPS donated by Rimuhosting where some backups are stored. If anyone wants to work on restoring these backups just send me an email off list and I can get you the access you need. I'm on holiday right now, and don't have time to look at it. I installed the Postgres database server on the VPS but it's a newer version than what the wiki was using before, so there may be some issues with that. I'll be back in another week, and can look at it more then if needed. Best, John

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Nerds in Crisis: using technology to respond to disasters
by Peter Reutemann 15 Aug '10

15 Aug '10

Hi there I thought, some people here on the list might be interested in the talk by Craig (google.org) outlined below. Here's the link to the official announcement: http://unipr.waikato.ac.nz/nerdsincrisis.htm Cheers, Peter ==== Craig Nevill-Manning Engineering Director, Google.org Nerds in Crisis: using technology to respond to disasters Public Lecture Earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis, fires and military action regularly take a terrible toll on people around the world. Technology has always been used to respond in times of crisis, but in the last decade internet access has enabled new approaches to saving lives and reducing misery. Several organizations, including Google, are developing systems to help disaster responders and people affected by a disaster. Detailed aerial and satellite imagery is accelerating disaster response, and SMS and internet-based systems improve communication allowing victims of a disaster to request help. This talk will describe specific responses to disasters this year such as the earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and China, and man-made disasters like the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Craig received his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Waikato in 1996. He moved to the US and founded Google’s first remote engineering centre in New York. He led the development of 'Froogle', played a key role in developing Google Maps, and Google in Māori. He will be honoured this year by the University of Waikato with its Distinguished Alumni Award. Date: Thursday 26 August 2010 Time: 6.30-7.30pm Venue: University of Waikato WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts Gallagher Concert Chamber Parking: Gate 2b, Knighton Rd, Hamilton -- Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/ Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174

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Re: [wlug] Slingshot dialup not authenticating
by GJB 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

IIRC ... that unintelligble stuff is most likely something to do with the ppp pap/chap authentication dialogue ... > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [wlug] Slingshot dialup not authenticating > From: Michael McDonald <mikencolleen(a)gmail.com> > Date: Sat, August 07, 2010 1:06 pm > To: jaytee(a)clear.net.nz, Waikato Linux Users Group > <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > > > On 7 August 2010 09:46, Michael McDonald <mikencolleen(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > I had tried "stupid mode" with wvdial, both under Lighthouse Puppy and > > Suses 11.3. It worked with Xtra but not Slingshot. Minicom is > > indicating a much deeper problem ... almost looks like send/receive > > formats are not matching ... nothing "legible" comes back! When I get > > time I'll post info from minicom - but I've got other things to right > > at the moment. > > Back home ... Here's the output from minicom. As you can see, Xtra > (the first attempt) responded with a login prompt. Slingshot (second > dial) responded with an unintelligible request. Any ideas? I've a > suspicion one of the modem options may need tweaking ,,, but since > this is only for a temporary solution, I don't want to spend too long > trying them all. > > > Welcome to minicom 2.3 > > OPTIONS: I18n > Compiled on Jul 5 2010, 13:36:15. > Port /dev/modem > > Press CTRL-A Z for help on special keys > > AT S7=45 S0=0 L1 V1 X4 &c1 E1 Q0 > OK > atdt087303030 > CONNECT 57600 > > login: > OK > atdt087308880 > CONNECT 57600 > ~�}#�!}!.} }8}"}&} }*} } }#}$�#}%}&[c}9/}'}"}(}"��~~�}#�!}!.} }8}"}&} > }*} } }#}~NO CARRIER > > Michael > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Need to download my development evironment.
by Gregory Machin 08 Aug '10

08 Aug '10

Hi I need to download my Endian Firewall development environment from my VPS in the US. I'm having platform issues with the cross compiling, so want to move it to my desktop thats running 32 bit Fedora. I'm in a rural area in Hamilton and having connectivity issues. The devel env is about 8Gb if tar gziped. At the moment my work goes to my Sourceforge project Endian Toolbox<http://sourceforge.net/projects/efw-toolbox/> . If you have access to bandwidth and can help please email me off the list. Regards Gregory Machin http://www.linuxpro.co.nz/

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NZ Computer Society National Series: Hacked: Teaching the Good Guys Bad Tricks
by David Hallett 07 Aug '10

07 Aug '10

NZ Computer Society National Series: Hacked: Teaching the Good Guys Bad Tricks 19 August 2010: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Events Room 2, Gallagher Hub Wintec City Campus, Gate 5 Tristram Street, Hamilton Continuing a security theme, in the latest National Series event NZCS is proud to bring one of the country's experts in application and web security to Hamilton. NB: Due to the NZCS 50th Anniversary Conference ( http://www.innovation.org.nz) there will be no National Series event next month. Hacked: Teaching the Good Guys Bad Tricks You can't fight a war that you don't know you're waging. You can't defend your website against attack unless you know the tricks that the bad guys will use. Join Andy Prow, Managing Director of Aura Software Security, as he demonstrates and discusses attacks and defences in action. By the end of this session you'll have an understanding of some of the common attacks such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Domain Request Forgery (CDRF), and will have an appreciation of how layering your defences (defence-in-depth) can help protect you from exploit chaining. The session will also give you some practical tips that you can apply straight away to help you design, build and manage more secure websites. Note: Light lunch provided. Free for NZCS members, inexpensive for others. Registration required at the following URL: http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/204-Hacked Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS ITCP P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256

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Slingshot dialup not authenticating
by Michael McDonald 07 Aug '10

07 Aug '10

Just been tearing my hair out with trying to set up a temporary system (using Suse!! - also Lighthouse Puppy) for a friend on dialup. Couldn't get wvdial to work, kppp was doing some strange things (including query modem not talking to the modem!). Eventually discovered minicom which enabled me to talk to the modem manually. Dialled Xtra ... fine and clear prompts coming back. Dialled slingshot ... couldn't make head or tail of what came back - reminded me of the results of mismatched send/receive speeds. Anyone got any clues. MS Windows connects fine, so that might be the only answer. Michael

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Saturday workshop
by John 06 Aug '10

06 Aug '10

This Saturday???

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Re: [wlug] pcmcia network card
by Glenn Morrissey 02 Aug '10

02 Aug '10

Harry and Donna Wieldraayer wrote: > I know the one you mean pbtech in hamilton has them I seen them there Dlink as well > Cheers mate good luck Try Trademe? > > Cheers > Harry > > On 2/08/2010, at 6:46 PM, Glenn Morrissey wrote: > > >> Harry and Donna Wieldraayer wrote: >> >>> Got one here D-Link DWL-G50 pcmcia >>> >>> 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless I also have a 10/100 pcmcia network card >>> >>> If you are interested make a offer I do not need them anymore I bought a Macbook >>> >>> Cheers >>> >>> Harry >>> >>> >> The slot in my notebook is one of those 34 mm express slots. I haven't encountered them before this, the older PCMCIA cards wont fit (or doesn't look like they will). >> >> Glenn. >> > > Had a look on Tradme last night, didn't see any. Jaycar has them, but at $83.00, I can wait a week or three before picking one up. I still get plenty out of the Linux box, the only toy I haven't got on there is GIMP image software. I downloaded the binary but there is a whole bunch of dependencies I need to have first. Im patient, I can wait a wee while. Glenn.

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Network
by gmorrissey＠kol.co.nz 02 Aug '10

02 Aug '10

Hey All, after all that hoo ha, its my network on my Laptop that is faulty. Im on the lookout now for a cheap PCMCIA express network card to bypass the onboard chip. Glenn.

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route table
by Glenn Morrissey 27 Jul '10

27 Jul '10

I formatted and reinstalled Linux this morning, so as to remove the possibility I have accidently changed a file. Here is the result of changing my route table: route -F add default gw 169.254.214.162 [169.254.214.162 is the IPv4 address of my windows machine.] glenn(a)glenn-desktop:/sbin$ route Kernel IP routing table Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface 10.42.43.0 * 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0 link-local * 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0 glenn(a)glenn-desktop:/sbin$ route -F add default gw 169.254.214.162 SIOCADDRT: Operation not permitted glenn(a)glenn-desktop:/sbin$ sudo route -F add default gw 169.254.214.162 glenn(a)glenn-desktop:/sbin$ route Kernel IP routing table Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface 10.42.43.0 * 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0 link-local * 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0 default 169.254.214. 162 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 eth0 glenn(a)glenn-desktop:/sbin$ Does that look in order? Glenn.

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output
by Glenn Morrissey 27 Jul '10

27 Jul '10

Id love to come down but I'm stuck in Auckland for the moment. My OS is: Ubuntu Version 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx 64 Bit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IPv4 method options: Automatic (DHCP) Automatic (DHCP) Addresses only Manual Link-local only Shared to other computers. IPv6 method Options: Ignore Automatic Automatic, Addresses only Link-local only Shared To other computers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is the output from /sbin$./route -n command: glenn(a)glenn-desktop:/sbin$ ./route -n Kernel IP routing table Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface 10.42.44.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 eth0 169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 eth0 glenn(a)glenn-desktop:/sbin$ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IPv4 Windows Box: 10.42.44.10. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- And the output from /etc$ cat hosts glenn(a)glenn-desktop:/etc$ cat hosts 127.0.0.1 localhost 127.0.1.1 glenn-desktop # The following lines are desirable for IPv6 capable hosts ::1 localhost ip6-localhost ip6-loopback fe00::0 ip6-localnet ff00::0 ip6-mcastprefix ff02::1 ip6-allnodes ff02::2 ip6-allrouters ff02::3 ip6-allhosts glenn(a)glenn-desktop:/etc$ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- When I type in: glenn(a)glenn-desktop:-$ host Google.com ;;connection timed out; no servers could be reached glenn(a)glenn-desktop:-$ Interesting question: why when I run ifconfig in Windows does the IPv4 default gateway show as my Linux box's IP address??? That's surely not right. And when I have my network plugged in sometimes my mail fails to send, as in cant reach server. I wonder if the windows box is looking at the Linux box as a server. I can't imagine why though. What ever it is its playing mary hell with my dialup connection. Glenn.

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Modem
by Glenn Morrissey 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

Just got the word from the people at linmodems that dialup modems are not supported on 64 bit versions of linux. Thats not catastrophic, I can use my Windows laptop to connect to the net and internet share across my home network, until I can get ADSL. Now all I have to do is make my Linux system communicate with my windows laptop. I have manually configured my networking settings on my Linux system, and can ping both ways, but cant get internet sharing up and running. I think the problem is with settings on my windows laptop. GLENN.

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Switch
by Glenn Morrissey 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

Hi all, would the fact that I am using a switch with regular network cables make a difference? Im not using a crossover cable. Glenn.

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Network Details
by Glenn Morrissey 25 Jul '10

25 Jul '10

OK here is the technical stuff: On my Linux System, Under the edit Connections Tab, I have the following entered: Connection Name: Affordable Wired Network Tab Mac Address: Empty MTU: Automatic 802.1x Security Value: not checked IPv4 Settings: Method: manual Address: 192.168.0.2 Netmask: 255.255.0.2 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 IPv6 Settings: Method: Ignore. Interesting note: whatever value I add in the IPv4 Gateway, always ends up as 0.0.0.0. Shouldn't it be 192.168.0.1? I have turned my PC's Firewall Off (the default firewall for Vista Home Premium). MY PC Network Connection Details: Connection-Specific DNS: no value Description: Atheros L2 Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Controller Physical Address: 00-1F-C6-ED-C2-10 DHCP Enabled: Yes Autoconfiguration IPv4... 169.254.214.162 IPv4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 IPv4 Default Gateway: no value IPv4 DNS Server: no value IPv4 WINS Server: no value NetBIOS over TCP En.. Yes Link Local IPv6 Address: fe80::cb2:5cf7:71e2:d6a2%10 IPv6 Default Gateway: IPv6 DNS Servers: fec0:0:0.:ffff::1%1 fec0:0:0.:ffff::2%1 fec0:0:0.:ffff::3%1 MY Kiwi Online Connection Details: Connection-Specific DNS: no value Description: Kiwi Online Physical Address: no value DHCP Enabled: NO Autoconfiguration IPv4... 202.150.121.52 IPv4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.255 IPv4 Default Gateway: no value IPv4 DNS Server: 210.55.12.1 210.55.12.2 IPv4 WINS Server: no value NetBIOS over TCP En.. No In the sharing tab I have ticked Enable Internet Connection Sharing Home Networking Connection is ticked in the box under properties of local area network. If, in my Linux system, if I set the IPv4 settings to DHCP, the connection doesn't happen and the system remains disconnected. If I open the connection information box, I get the following: ACTIVE NETWORK CONNECTIONS Affordable Interface: eth0 Hardware Address: 00:26:55:37:81:53 Driver: Forcedeth Speed: 100MB/s Security: None IP Address: 192.168.0.2 Broadcast Address: 192.168.0.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.254. Although the connection says established, whenever I ping 169.254.214.162 or 192.168.0.1 from my Linux system, it doesn't ping. Whenever I ping 192.168.0.2, 192.168.0.3 from my Windows system, it says connection timed out. I have set my Linux System Network Proxy Settings to Direct Internet Connection. Glenn.

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Monday night meeting
by Bruce Kingsbury 22 Jul '10

22 Jul '10

Monday night WLUG meeting will be a film screening; US NOW - http://www.usnowfilm.com/ A film project about the power of mass collaboration, government and the internet Us Now follows the fate of Ebbsfleet United, a football club owned and run by its fans; Zopa, a bank in which everyone is the manager; and Couch Surfing, a vast online network whose members share their homes with strangers. The founding principles of these projects -- transparency, self-selection, open participation -- are coming closer and closer to the mainstream of our social and political lives. Us Now describes this transition and confronts politicians George Osborne and Ed Milliband with the possibilities for participative government as described by Don Tapscott and Clay Shirky amongst others. "Linus likes to joke that the official project goal is world domination, possibly there is some truth in that. It would nice to get to the situation where we have democratised knowledge and the ability to actually contribute and change, particularly information technology, across the entire world." Alan Cox July 26th 7:30pm MS4.G.02

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WLUG Blade Server
by John Billings 21 Jul '10

21 Jul '10

There is a problem with the switch connected to the WLUG Blade server. We are not sure what the problem is, other than some IPs are not working. We possibly need a new switch. Does anyone have one? I'm able to schedule a call-out, if someone is able to go to the data center and replace the switch. A call out will cost us $50 for every 30 min. Is anyone able to help with this? Thanks, John Billings Treasurer WLUG Committee

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Kiwi PyCon 2010 Registrations now OPEN
by Tim Knapp 20 Jul '10

20 Jul '10

Hi all, FYI this email announcement went out a few days ago: ---------------------------------------------------------- The time has come - online registrations for Kiwi PyCon 2010 are now open! Registration fees are as follows: **Regular NZD100** Earlybird: if registered before 01 Sep: NZD80 **Student/Unwaged NZD60** Earlybird: If registered before 01 Sep: NZD40 This year we have a limit of 180 participants. Given the demand and huge success of 2009 you better be quick! Just head over to Registrations (http://nz.pycon.org/registrations/) to secure your seat. Please note that the Paihia/Waitangi area is a very popular spot for both domestic and international visitors, so also make sure to secure accommodation (http://nz.pycon.org/2010/about/accommodation/) before it gets expensive. "What am I getting for this?" - A nice venue - Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days - A Kiwi PyCon 2010 t-shirt - A lanyard with the conference schedule - Wifi access to Internet (separate from the hotel) See you there! Danny W. Adair President New Zealand Python User Group Incorporated

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Ubuntu Lucid
by Glenn Morrissey 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

Hello everyone does anyone have a copy of the latest Ubuntu Linux download? Its going to take a week or more to download it for me, if anyone has a copy, ill send you a reply paid box and a CD for a copy. Glenn.

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Kiwi PyCon 2010 Call for Participation
by Tim Knapp 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

Hi, We have another Kiwi PyCon lined up, and we're all expecting it to be as good as last year's event. This year it will be staged in lovely Paihia/Waitangi in the sunny Bay of Islands. It is on the weekend 20-21 November. Find a link below to the "Call for Participation". We are encouraging everybody to come and to participate. Do not feel intimidated, this is a community conference, and we are hosting talks and sessions for all knowledge levels. Be it a tiny demo or show and tell (by doing a 5 minute Lightning Talk), or up to running an hour long tutorial. Or are you interested in the dynamic evolution of a session? Then the unconference like Open Spaces will give you just the platform for interaction. Also ... make sure to spread the word. Tell everybody else about it. Blog about it, post it on Twitter/Identi.ca, etc. http://nz.pycon.org/2010/talks-cfp/call-for-papers/ ... Code and enjoy, The Kiwi PyCon Committee

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New DVD drive unusable in Lucid...
by Chakat Sandwalker 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

I got hold of an old computer, and managed to put Lucid on it. At the time, it had an old CD-RW drive in it. Now it's got a brand new DVD +/- RW drive, and Lucid can show me that it exists, but it can't mount any discs. In XFCE, it shows the error 'Method "Mount" with signature "ssas" on interface "org.freedesktop.Hal.Device.Volume" doesn't exist'. The problem is pretty much as described on this page: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1509538. I would have installed Windows, but I didn't have any working Windows XP discs (or a valid key), and even installing Lucid was rather hit and miss. I can't reinstall Lucid to see if that fixes the problem as I'm not at home, and I didn't bring my Lucid disc (or if I did, it's corrupt). If anyone has idea of how to fix this problem (the computer's for my parents, aren't they're not exactly computer savvy, even with Windows XP), I would very much appreciate a solution. If worst comes to worst, would a complete reinstall work (even if I have to download the ISO again, although I'm not sure I have access to a spare CD). I have until Saturday, which is when I have to go home. Sandy (rather desperate)

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HP dx2355 MT (KM421 AV)
by Glenn Morrissey 07 Jul '10

07 Jul '10

Hey all does anyone know if I can run the latest incarnation of Ubuntu on my desktop machine? Do I need to get drivers for the motherboard or is that included in the distribution? The motherboard is a HP dx2355 MT. Cheers Glenn Morrissey.

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computer bits
by John 06 Jul '10

06 Jul '10

Hi All, I have been asked to build-up a couple of secondhand computers (for free) by my work colleagues. I have a couple of boxes and other peripherals but am in need of a main-board with processor and an optical drive (at least dvd read) If anyone is able to donate towards these projects please contact me. Secondary question in case I am overwhelmed with gear. Is there an E-Day in NZ this year?

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Xubuntu disc...
by Chakat Sandwalker 05 Jul '10

05 Jul '10

Would anyone here have an Xubuntu disc I could borrow? Preferably a text-mode install, I think. I've just got hold of an old Dell Latitude with a 600MHz Celeron and 128MB RAM (4MB given to video), and I can't put anything on it except Puppy Linux (which I don't much like) and Damn Small Linux (which can't properly deal with the USB flash drives I tried with it). Sandy

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rpm build errors - checking for C compiler default output... configure: error: C compiler cannot create executables
by Gregory Machin 04 Jul '10

04 Jul '10

Hi I have a 32 build build environment on fedora 12 64bit. The build environment is a complete system (unless the provider has missed something) .. I chroot into the build environment. When I run rpmbuild on any of the provided sources / spec files they exit with " checking for C compiler default output... configure: error: C compiler cannot create executables " Or similar. eg : bash-3.00# rpmbuild -ba -v ./SPECS/expat.spec Executing(%prep): /bin/sh -e /var/tmp/rpm-tmp.76344 + umask 022 + cd /root/rpmbuild/BUILD + cd /root/rpmbuild/BUILD + rm -rf expat-1.95.7 + /bin/gzip -dc /root/rpmbuild/SOURCES/expat-1.95.7.tar.gz + tar -xf - + STATUS=0 + '[' 0 -ne 0 ']' + cd expat-1.95.7 + echo 'Patch #0 (expat-1.95.7-xmlcall.patch):' Patch #0 (expat-1.95.7-xmlcall.patch): + patch -p1 -b --suffix .xmlcall -s + echo 'Patch #1 (expat-malloc-failure.diff):' Patch #1 (expat-malloc-failure.diff): + patch -p0 -b --suffix .malloc -s + exit 0 Executing(%build): /bin/sh -e /var/tmp/rpm-tmp.76344 + umask 022 + cd /root/rpmbuild/BUILD + cd expat-1.95.7 + export 'CFLAGS=-O2 -g -m32 -march=i386 -mtune=generic -fasynchronous-unwind-tables -fPIC' + CFLAGS='-O2 -g -m32 -march=i386 -mtune=generic -fasynchronous-unwind-tables -fPIC' + CFLAGS='-O2 -g -m32 -march=i386 -mtune=generic -fasynchronous-unwind-tables -fPIC' + export CFLAGS + CXXFLAGS='-O2 -g -m32 -march=i386 -mtune=generic -fasynchronous-unwind-tables' + export CXXFLAGS + FFLAGS='-O2 -g -m32 -march=i386 -mtune=generic -fasynchronous-unwind-tables' + export FFLAGS + ./configure --host=i686-pc-linux-gnu --build=i686-pc-linux-gnu --target=i386-pc-linux --program-prefix= --prefix=/usr --exec-prefix=/usr --bindir=/usr/bin --sbindir=/usr/sbin --sysconfdir=/etc --datadir=/usr/share --includedir=/usr/include --libdir=/usr/lib --libexecdir=/usr/libexec --localstatedir=/var --sharedstatedir=/usr/com --mandir=/usr/share/man --infodir=/usr/share/info configure: loading cache /dev/null /dev/null: line 1: ./configure:: No such file or directory checking build system type... i686-pc-linux-gnu checking host system type... i686-pc-linux-gnu checking for i686-pc-linux-gnu-gcc... no checking for gcc... gcc checking for C compiler default output... configure: error: C compiler cannot create executables error: Bad exit status from /var/tmp/rpm-tmp.76344 (%build) RPM build errors: Bad exit status from /var/tmp/rpm-tmp.76344 (%build) bash-3.00# Any suggestions ? Greg Regards Gregory Machin Phone: +64 78 525 380 a/h Mobile: +64 211 844 347 Chat Google Talk: clubbing80s(a)gmail.com Skype: clubbing80s MSN: clubbing80s(a)hotmail.com Y! messenger: clubbing80s(a)ymail.com Contact Me [image: Linkedin]<http://za.linkedin.com/pub/gregory-machin/8/310/8ab>[image: Twitter] <http://twitter.com/clubbing80s>

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WLUG Fixit Meeting is today!
by Meeting Reminder bot 02 Jul '10

02 Jul '10

A reminder, the WLUG Fixit Meeting is today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday July 3rd, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TeWhanauPutahi) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc.

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WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow
by Meeting Reminder bot 01 Jul '10

01 Jul '10

A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday July 3rd, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TeWhanauPutahi) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc.

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OO.o 10th year anniversary on Oct 13 this year!
by Sam Lin 30 Jun '10

30 Jun '10

Dear WLUG fellows, OO.o is planning to celebrate its 10th year anniversary on Oct 13 this year, and asking for some idea on how the community should celebrate it: http://marketing.openoffice.org/servlets/ReadMsg?list=dev&msgNo=30242 http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/10YearsOOo Will there be any celebration/event for the anniversary from WLUG or in NZ? Regards, Sam

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Saturday Workshop this Saturday...
by Bruce Kingsbury 28 Jun '10

28 Jun '10

As John has pointed out to me, the Saturday workshop is in fact the Saturday coming up. (the 3rd of July) I have no idea why I thought it was still another week away!! http://wlug.org.nz/SaturdayWorkshop.2010-07-03 Sorry about any confusion. Hope to see you there. -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to any of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, "the intended recipient" 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message.

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NZ Computer Society National Series: The Latest in Digital Forensics and e-Crime
by David Hallett 28 Jun '10

28 Jun '10

NZ Computer Society National Series: The Latest in Digital Forensics and e-Crime 22 July 2010: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Events Room 1, Gallagher Hub Wintec City Campus, Gate 5 Tristram Street, Hamilton In the latest National Series event, NZCS is proud to bring the head of the NZ Police's National eCrime Group to Hamilton to present the latest in digital forensics and eCrime. This is not one to be missed! The Latest in Digital Forensics and e-Crime Digital Forensics and e-Crime is a rapidly developing and cutting edge discipline of ICT, contributing more and more significantly to crime investigations in New Zealand and globally every year. The NZ Police e-Crime Group is responsible for managing the digital forensics for the NZ Police via three e-Crime Labs throughout the country. In this presentation Maarten Kleintjes, head of the NZ Police National Electronic Crime Group, will give an update on the latest local and international work in digital forensics and e-Crime including recent examples of high profile cases where digital forensics played a key part in cracking the case. As the devices on which people process and store information have become more sophisticated, more widespread and more interconnected, the role of the E-Crime Lab has grown considerably. These days there are very few crimes committed that don’t have an electronic component to evidence and the number of exhibits have increased from around 40 a year in 1985 to over 16,000 in recent years. This ranges from people using their computer to research how to commit a crime (or ironically how to get away with it!), or emails or text messages which often unknowingly give the game away, through to more complicated analysis. Maarten will also outline EVE, the Environment for Virtualised Evidence, the world-leading system created by the NZ e-Crime Group and launched last year to revolutionalise the efficient and timely collection, indexing and analysis of electronic evidence. This system dramatically changed the turnaround of a Detective submitting a computer for analysis and access to files and information from many months or years to several days. The NZ Police e-Crime Group is leading the world in the area of digital forensics, and this presentation will provide significant insight into this fascinating area. Note: Light lunch provided. Free for NZCS members, inexpensive for others. Registration required at the following URL: http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/171-Digital-Forensics Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS ITCP P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 27 Jun '10

27 Jun '10

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Interesting things to do with OpenOffice Basic Ian Stewart has been doing some fun and interesting things with the built in Basic in OpenOffice, and has offered to do a presentation on this and talk about some of the things he's discovered along the way. June 28th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 24 Jun '10

24 Jun '10

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Interesting things to do with OpenOffice Basic Ian Stewart has been doing some fun and interesting things with the built in Basic in OpenOffice, and has offered to do a presentation on this and talk about some of the things he's discovered along the way. June 28th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 20 Jun '10

20 Jun '10

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Interesting things to do with OpenOffice Basic Ian Stewart has been doing some fun and interesting things with the built in Basic in OpenOffice, and has offered to do a presentation on this and talk about some of the things he's discovered along the way. June 28th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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WLUG Fixit Meeting is today!
by Meeting Reminder bot 04 Jun '10

04 Jun '10

A reminder, the WLUG Fixit Meeting is today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday June 5th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TeWhanauPutahi) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc.

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Fix it meeting tomorrow.
by Ron Dean 04 Jun '10

04 Jun '10

Is the Fixit meeting being held tomorrow . I would like to come if it is -- Ron Dean 2 Shannon Place Nawton Hamilton Ph 8493904

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WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow
by Meeting Reminder bot 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday June 5th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TeWhanauPutahi) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc.

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job vacancy - Software Developer (Linux)
by John McPherson 31 May '10

31 May '10

Global-Pix.com runs several websites, including the Marathon-Photos.com site. In 2009 we photographed more than 400 events through 30 countries - taking more than 4 million images and recording over a thousand hours' worth of video footage. We are looking for another Programmer to join our small development team based at our offices in Hamilton. We want someone with a minimum of 3 years' programming experience, particularly with the Python programming language. In this position you would help maintain and program both customer-facing and internal/back-end systems, reporting to the team lead. You will be responsible for implementing feature and change requests as well as developing new projects. Most of our projects are written in python, but you have some latitude to use other technologies where appropriate. Any expertise in the following areas would be an advantage: * HTML, CSS and jQuery * Cheetah templating system * SQL databases * SMTP, IMAP Experience in system administration would also be a distinct advantage, especially: * Server internals (eg RAID, SATA, UPSes) * Debian GNU/Linux administration experience * LAN management (configuration, DNS/bind, diagnostics, etc) * Centralised account management - LDAP, SMB, SSH Salary is negotiable based on skillset and experience. Our office has a small and friendly atmosphere near the middle of the Hamilton CBD. Please send email to vacancies(a)global-pix.com to apply or request further information. (If you reply to this email, please ensure that your reply stays off-list) -- John McPherson

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Shared authentication, 2010 style
by Craig Box 27 May '10

27 May '10

Back in the day (a Wednesday, for those who remember it) us WLUG/NZLUG folks were pretty clued up when it came to things like connecting Linux machines to Active Directory using SAMBA [1]. However, kids these days just don't know what kind of crap we had to go through back then, and while I haven't done the testing myself, I'm pretty sure that today you just type 'apt-get install likewise-open', and you don't have to know any magic incantations at all. How about if you want to run a central directory on Linux, not on Windows? You could look at the Ubuntu guide [2]. Or "LDAP for the Lazy Sysadmin" [3]. Do go check that last one out - you don't have to read it all. Just scroll through it for a second. I'll wait. <<taps toes>> That isn't lazy at all! Lazy is paying Microsoft for Active Directory. Unfortunately, due to one complexity or another, it seemed AD often won out for a situation where you had to have some Windows machines as well as your Linux hosts. I remember thinking it strange back when Windows was supposed to be all about the desktop and Linux was supposed to be all about the server, that you got a better client experience on Linux and server experience on Windows. It's 2010 now. Flying cars, etc. I want central authentication across a small network of Ubuntu machines - no Windows machines are expected. Ultimately I'd like multi-master (I believe 389, formerly Fedora DS/Netscape Directory Server does this; and OpenLDAP does not?) so I don't have to think too much about failover/redundancy. Please, someone, tell me there is a better solution? Is there a turn-key method for this? Craig [1] http://www.wlug.org.nz/SambaAsPDC?action=PageHistory and http://www.wlug.org.nz/LDAPAuthentication?action=PageHistory for some examples. Look at the dates. [2] https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/serverguide/C/openldap-server.html [3] http://wiki.ucc.asn.au/LDAP/LazySysadmin

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Re: [wlug] [nzlug] Shared authentication, 2010 style
by Craig Box 25 May '10

25 May '10

> You'll want an LDAP server, a Kerberos server, NTP server, pam_ldap and pam_krb5. You can auth against ldap if you don't want kerberos, but I think krb is a much better solution. > > Setting up ldap will be the most pain, Active Directory and Open Directory come with schemas set up, but you'll have to figure out what you want yourself. I believe there are some gui tools for this these days, but last I checked it wasn't much better than 2002. See, that's the point. I /don't/ want any of that. I want to apt-get install --jfdi ubuntu-directory-server. Then I want to apt-get install ubuntu-managed-client. If I have to figure out what I need, the problem isn't solved. (Personally, I hate LDAP, but it is what it is.) Interestingly, there are blueprints and specs for almost every Ubuntu release in the last 2 years suggesting they should implement this, but there doesn't seem to be any movement. There is a guy working on a bunch of Puppet recipes, and should I end up using LDAP and automating deployment, I will probably end up contributing to this. </rant> Good news though, I did have another look at the eBox website today [1], and it seems they have a potential turn-key-esque answer. (Dagan, Apache Directory Studio looks quite good - I will check it out. Unfortunately it doesn't solve the "which schema do I choose" problem any.) Craig [1] http://www.ebox-platform.com/

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NZ Computer Society National Series: ICT in a Disaster Zone
by David Hallett 24 May '10

24 May '10

NZ Computer Society National Series: ICT in a Disaster Zone 9 June 2010: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Events Room 1, Gallagher Hub City Campus, Gate 5 Tristram Street, Hamilton NZCS is proud to bring you the next of the National ICT Series, this month focusing on ICT in a disaster zone and the role technology plays in saving lives. National Series: ICT in a Disaster Zone As we know, ICT has transformed everyday life and changed the way we do things. As well as this, technology now plays a pivotal role in the global humanitarian and rescue response when disaster strikes around the world. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have established a number of IT & Telecommunications Emergency Response Units (ERUs) to help in the response to disasters and emergencies around the world. New Zealand's ERU was the 5th such unit and consists of a team of 20 with diverse backgrounds in telecommunications and ICT. The Emergency Response Units are charged with putting in place emergency telecommunications infrastructure to support the rescue effort. Ongoing power and internet outages as well as IT system software and hardware failures within the country create significant difficulties for Red Cross to maintain ongoing contact with key partners, field staff and external contacts, making this role essential. As an active member of the NZ Red Cross IT&T ERU, Steve Davis will outline the impact greater use of telecommunications and IT infrastructure has had on the rescue efforts in disaster-hit areas such as Haiti, Tonga and the Solomon Islands, the challenges faced, as well as some of the background to the Red Cross IT&T team. About The Speaker Steve Davis has a background in Radio Communications and IT spanning more than 25 years and has been putting this to use in the fields of Emergency Management and Disaster Response through a number of agencies over the past 18 years. Through an early interest in electronics and radio Steve obtained his amateur radio license in 1980, soon after becoming a member of the New Zealand Association of Amateur Radio Transmitters (NZART) and later joining the Amateur Radio Emergency Communications group (AREC). Steve has served as a member of the National Council for NZART, various offices for the local NZART branch and as Section Leader for the local AREC Section. Through AREC Steve became involved in Land Search and Rescue in New Zealand and has responded to many searches to provide communications and IT support at the Incident Control Point. Steve has also participated in local, regional and national roles of the Land SAR organisation over many years. In more recent times Steve has become a member of NZ Red Cross’s first International Emergency Response Unit, providing IT & Telecommunications support to International and Local Red Cross in times of a major disaster. Steve is currently self employed providing training, consulting and contracting services in a range of fields in the ICT and Emergency Management sectors, and is active in NZCS, Scouts NZ, and the Mountain Safety Council. Note: Light lunch provided. Free for NZCS members, inexpensive for others. Registration required at the following URL: http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/152-National_Series_ICT_in_a_Disa… <http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/139-National_Series_Transformatio…> Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS ITCP P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 23 May '10

23 May '10

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Freedom Day 2010 A presentation and summary of previous SFD events that WLUG has run, and our plans for http://www.wlug.org.nz/SoftwareFreedomDay2010 May 24th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Update problem
by john 23 May '10

23 May '10

I have a very strange problem. I had Ubuntu 9.10 working well on my desktop - after updating to 10.04, it would not recognise my mouse or keyboard - they are not usb, they are the older plug in types (?ps2). When I plugged in a usb mouse, and rebooted, both the usb and old devices worked intermittently. I then plugged in a usb wireless keyboard and mouse and all was well for a while but now both have ceased to function - I just get a stationary arrow and no way of accessing anything. They all work perfectly if I boot into windows as this is a dual boot computer. Any ideas?

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Fixit Day Next month
by Ron Dean 23 May '10

23 May '10

Is it being held on the 5th of June as it's Queens Birthday Weekend. -- Ron Dean 2 Shannon Place Nawton Hamilton Ph 8493904

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 20 May '10

20 May '10

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Freedom Day 2010 A presentation and summary of previous SFD events that WLUG has run, and our plans for http://www.wlug.org.nz/SoftwareFreedomDay2010 May 24th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Free registration for tomorrow's NZCS National Series Event!
by David Hallett 16 May '10

16 May '10

I've just come off the phone to the NZCS CEO. He said that due to the interest of this topic to members of the LUG, that NZCS will provide 5 free registrations to this event for members of WLUG. Please email me off-list and I will register you for this event. http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/139-National_Series_Transformatio… Be quick to secure your free lunch! Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS ITCP P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256

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NZ Computer Society National Series: Transformational ICT through Open Data
by David Hallett 16 May '10

16 May '10

NZ Computer Society National Series: Transformational ICT through Open Data 18 May 2010: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Events Room 1, Gallagher Hub City Campus, Gate 5 Tristram Street, Hamilton NZCS is proud to bring you the next of the National ICT Series, this month focusing on the concept of open data, and how it is transforming the ICT sector. Transformational ICT through Open Data Throughout Europe in the 18th Century the great Age of Enlightenment was born, a movement promoting the black arts of education, reason and logic in decision-making. In this entertaining and informative presentation popular ICT commentator and online strategist Paul Reynolds will shine light on the new Internet-driven "Age of Enlightenment" happening right now, and how individuals and organisations can cash in on the phenomena by building upon the growing wealth of publicly-available open data covering everything from map and geospatial information, through to the human genome itself. Exploring what is available and where is fascinating, and as Reynolds takes us through some of the more obscure and interesting datasets freely available, what we can do with it will surprise even the most data-aware information scientists amongst us. Reynolds will argue that with the age of the Internet and the new age of Cloud Computing now upon us, the revolution is already here, with levels of information and data never seen before at our fingertips and the type, nature and volume of open data expanding rapidly. Similarly, the scope and range of the tools being applied to open government and e-democracy are transforming the landscape we, as ICT professionals, operate in, also impacting on politicians, bureaucrats, citizens and business. But where does the ICT profession sit in relation to these double revolutions? Managing information and data has responsibilities attached, and is the profession really ready and open to always-on ubiquitous networks, or will risk aversion, and a craving for the old certainties of centralisation send the baby with the bathwater? In a truly inspired presentation designed to provoke discussion and debate Paul Reynolds's asks: Is the ICT profession ready for the 18th century? Note: Light lunch provided. Free for NZCS members, inexpensive for others. Registration required at the following URL: http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/139-National_Series_Transformatio… Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS ITCP P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 16 May '10

16 May '10

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Freedom Day 2010 A presentation and summary of previous SFD events that WLUG has run, and our plans for http://www.wlug.org.nz/SoftwareFreedomDay2010 May 24th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Grub boot problem, help please
by Cesar 16 May '10

16 May '10

Hi, I wonder if anybody could please advice me on a booting issue. I have double hard disk computer, which I was using with either Ubuntu or Windows depending on the need of the moment. I have been using the F10 option at start-up to select the Windows HD when needed. After upgrading to the latest version of Ubuntu, I cannot boot in Windows any more. While I was upgrading, "Grub" software opened options, and I most likely selected the wrong ones. Now when the computer boots, only does it in Ubuntu, even if I select Windows option. Even selecting the HD of Windows with the F10 option, still doesn't boot on Windows, it just get stopped on a black screen. For the grub version : ada(a)ada-desktop:~$ dpkg -l grub\* Desired=Unknown/Install/Remove/Purge/Hold | Status=Not/Inst/Cfg-files/Unpacked/Failed-cfg/Half-inst/trig-aWait/Trig-pend |/ Err?=(none)/Reinst-required (Status,Err: uppercase=bad) ||/ Name Version Description +++-==============-==============-============================================ un grub <none> (no description available) ii grub-common 1.98-1ubuntu5 GRand Unified Bootloader, version 2 (common un grub-coreboot <none> (no description available) un grub-doc <none> (no description available) un grub-efi <none> (no description available) un grub-efi-amd64 <none> (no description available) un grub-efi-ia32 <none> (no description available) un grub-emu <none> (no description available) un grub-ieee1275 <none> (no description available) un grub-legacy <none> (no description available) un grub-legacy-do <none> (no description available) un grub-linuxbios <none> (no description available) ii grub-pc 1.98-1ubuntu5 GRand Unified Bootloader, version 2 (PC/BIOS un grub2 <none> (no description available) Here is a copy of the grub.cfg # # DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE # # It is automatically generated by /usr/sbin/grub-mkconfig using templates # from /etc/grub.d and settings from /etc/default/grub # ### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/00_header ### if [ -s $prefix/grubenv ]; then load_env fi set default="0" if [ ${prev_saved_entry} ]; then set saved_entry=${prev_saved_entry} save_env saved_entry set prev_saved_entry= save_env prev_saved_entry set boot_once=true fi function savedefault { if [ -z ${boot_once} ]; then saved_entry=${chosen} save_env saved_entry fi } function recordfail { set recordfail=1 if [ -n ${have_grubenv} ]; then if [ -z ${boot_once} ]; then save_env recordfail; fi; fi } insmod ext2 set root='(hd0,1)' search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 8af1e583-20e8-459f-94b6-2e1c12a7e952 if loadfont /usr/share/grub/unicode.pf2 ; then set gfxmode=640x480 insmod gfxterm insmod vbe if terminal_output gfxterm ; then true ; else # For backward compatibility with versions of terminal.mod that don't # understand terminal_output terminal gfxterm fi fi insmod ext2 set root='(hd0,1)' search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 8af1e583-20e8-459f-94b6-2e1c12a7e952 set locale_dir=($root)/boot/grub/locale set lang=en insmod gettext if [ ${recordfail} = 1 ]; then set timeout=-1 else set timeout=10 fi ### END /etc/grub.d/00_header ### ### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/05_debian_theme ### set menu_color_normal=white/black set menu_color_highlight=black/light-gray ### END /etc/grub.d/05_debian_theme ### ### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/10_linux ### menuentry 'Ubuntu, with Linux 2.6.32-21-generic' --class ubuntu --class gnu-linux --class gnu --class os { recordfail insmod ext2 set root='(hd0,1)' search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 8af1e583-20e8-459f-94b6-2e1c12a7e952 linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.32-21-generic root=UUID=8af1e583-20e8-459f-94b6-2e1c12a7e952 ro quiet splash initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.32-21-generic } menuentry 'Ubuntu, with Linux 2.6.32-21-generic (recovery mode)' --class ubuntu --class gnu-linux --class gnu --class os { recordfail insmod ext2 set root='(hd0,1)' search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 8af1e583-20e8-459f-94b6-2e1c12a7e952 echo 'Loading Linux 2.6.32-21-generic ...' linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.32-21-generic root=UUID=8af1e583-20e8-459f-94b6-2e1c12a7e952 ro single echo 'Loading initial ramdisk ...' initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.32-21-generic } ### END /etc/grub.d/10_linux ### ### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/20_memtest86+ ### menuentry "Memory test (memtest86+)" { insmod ext2 set root='(hd0,1)' search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 8af1e583-20e8-459f-94b6-2e1c12a7e952 linux16 /boot/memtest86+.bin } menuentry "Memory test (memtest86+, serial console 115200)" { insmod ext2 set root='(hd0,1)' search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set 8af1e583-20e8-459f-94b6-2e1c12a7e952 linux16 /boot/memtest86+.bin console=ttyS0,115200n8 } ### END /etc/grub.d/20_memtest86+ ### ### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober ### menuentry "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (on /dev/sdb1)" { insmod ntfs set root='(/dev/sdb,1)' search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set e29010fc9010d8bd drivemap -s (hd0) ${root} chainloader +1 } ### END /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober ### ### BEGIN /etc/grub.d/40_custom ### # This file provides an easy way to add custom menu entries. Simply type the # menu entries you want to add after this comment. Be careful not to change # the 'exec tail' line above. ### END /etc/grub.d/40_custom ### Help will be very much appreciated. Regards Cesar Waksman

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Dell, ubuntu 10.4, Phillips 21"
by Andrew Crosby 08 May '10

08 May '10

Hi I am having trouble with a ubuntu 10.4 install, the problem is sometimes it detects the display, and changes to its native res (something like 2048x1560) however other times it doesn't and then default to 1024x768, this wouldn't be a problem if it just stuck with one all the time, but it seams to take liberties about when it chooses with res to go with, and as this is a pc for my parents, it is somewhat annoying, any ideas? Cheers Andrew (PS, its a fairly boring intel on board graphics chipset)

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Some cheap, good Linux games for you (DRM Free)
by Liz Quilty 07 May '10

07 May '10

This is the best promo ever, i thought the games were so good i ended up donating more money. 5 good Linux,Mac,Windows games for a donation. http://www.wolfire.com/humble Liz

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O'Reilly donation
by John Billings 06 May '10

06 May '10

We received a donation of 5 new books from O'Reilly: * Learning Perl http://library.wlug.org.nz/show.pl?id=69 * Ubuntu Up And Running http://library.wlug.org.nz/show.pl?id=68 * Version Control w/ Git http://library.wlug.org.nz/show.pl?id=66 * The Ruby Programming Language http://library.wlug.org.nz/show.pl?id=67 * Mastering Regular Expressions http://library.wlug.org.nz/show.pl?id=65 Books will be available at our upcoming meetings. Thanks to O'Reilly for donating these books, Marsee and Kristin over there were very helpful getting these out to us. http://oreilly.com/ Check out their DRM free ebooks: http://oreilly.com/ebooks/ Cheers, John

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meeting topic this month.
by John Billings 05 May '10

05 May '10

A few people at the workshop last Saturday mentioned they might be interested in presenting at our regular meeting. Will be the 24th this month. AFAIK there is nothing planned, so anyone have any suggestions, want to follow up? Thanks, John

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Acer 5315 Laptop overheating with ubuntu 10.04 32 biit
by Ron Dean 04 May '10

04 May '10

One of the fixes I've found on the net is to edit the grub2 file which has a basic emacs editor they suggest we add a line acpi=off however I don't seem to be able to save it. What command should I use? cntrl + s doesn't seem to work Ron Dean

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WLUG Fixit Meeting is today!
by Meeting Reminder bot 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

A reminder, the WLUG Fixit Meeting is today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday May 1st, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TeWhanauPutahi) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc. Also since this will be shortly after the release of Lucid Lynx, we'll have a bit of party food and make this a Lucid Lynx Release Party. Special appearance from Tux the penguin (Cairo) who will be handing out little chocolate fish to anyone who wants them. http://softwarefreedomday.org/gallery/2007/newzealand/hamilton?action=Attac… Ubuntu ISOs wanted: * Kubuntu * DVD images zcat has; * ubuntu-10.04-alternate-amd64.iso * ubuntu-10.04-alternate-i386.iso * ubuntu-10.04-desktop-amd64.iso * ubuntu-10.04-desktop-i386.iso John has: * ubuntu-10.04-netbook-i386.iso * xubuntu-10.04-alternate-i386.iso Download From: * Torrents, if you can (it helps keep the load down on the http/ftp mirrors) * http://ftp.citylink.co.nz/ubuntu-releases/ * http://mirror.ihug.co.nz/ubuntu-releases/

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Saturday workshop / Lucid Release Party TOMORROW!
by Bruce Kingsbury 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

I don't know what's happened to the Wlug Reminder Bot, but it doesn't seem to have picked up tomorrow's meeting. I've bought some party food already and just downloading the ISO's now. Saturday May 1st, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi, the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc. Also since this will be shortly after the release of Lucid Lynx, we'll have a bit of party food and make this a Lucid Lynx Release Party.

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[OT] local support for small (Win) network
by Michael Doerner - TechnologyWise 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Apologies for this OT posting but I prefer and hope to find the right person or company through a local Linux user group rather searching through Yellow Pages or similar. I hope this is OK. We are a systems integrator in Tauranga. As much as we like to use Open Source (especially Linux based servers), real life means we often have to deal with the Windows world as well. For an existing customer from Tauranga, we will setup a new office in Hamilton, a small LAN with three Windows7 machines, a multifunction printer and one machine being the peer to peer server with a USB backup device. All pretty normal stuff. The only Open Source there, at least for the beginning will be OpenOffice, Thunderbird and Firefox. Ideally we are looking for a local company (or maybe single person) who wants to help us as their local support in case they need someone on-site. If there is any interest, please contact me directly (NO replies to this list please). Thank You. Michael Doerner TechnologyWise Ltd | Tauranga / NZ michael(a)tw.co.nz | www.technologywise.co.nz

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Software Patents
by John Billings 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Just following up on last nights meeting where we watched Patent Absurdity, I mentioned Andrew Tridgell's talk at LCA this year. You can get the video of it here: http://2009.r2.co.nz/20100118/50091.htm He has some no nonsense advice for Free Software developers in dealing with patents. Cheers, John

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Re: [wlug] Ubuntu desktop image feeds (Peter Reutemann)
by Eric Light 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

Hi Peter, Thanks for your response! I've tried Webilder, but there are no repositories for either Karmic or Jaunty. Your second link however guided me to "Drapes" which I'm putting through the paces now... Perhaps I'll just need to download a bunch of wallpapers and let it do the rest of the magic :-) Thanks again Cheers, - Eric Message: 7 > Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:05:06 +1200 > From: Peter Reutemann <fracpete(a)waikato.ac.nz> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] Ubuntu desktop image feeds > Message-ID: > <j2k548e07051004221605gbdddbf53p2e433897b7b0e283(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > > I'm looking for an app that will change my Ubuntu (Karmic) desktop image > > periodically, with images from Flickr. > > > > E.g. I'd like it to automatically flick through the photos here > > (http://www.flickr.com/photos/metservice-nz/) every hour or so. > > > > Any advice?? Does this exist yet? > > A quick search for "ubuntu desktop background image flickr changer": > > http://www.ubuntugeek.com/howto-set-flickr-images-as-ubuntu-desktop-wallpap… > http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-wallpaper-changer-apps-for-linux/ > > Webuilder seems to be closest to what you want. Only downside, you > need to trigger the download of the images manually. > > NB: haven't used any of these tools myself. > > Cheers, Peter > -- > Peter Reutemann, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Waikato, NZ > http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~fracpete/<http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/%7Efracpete/> Ph. +64 (7) 858-5174 > > >

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 25 Apr '10

25 Apr '10

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Film screening: Patent Absurdity: how software patents broke the system Against the backdrop of of the current Bilski case in the US Supreme Court, the film features a series of interviews explaining the absurdity of software patents and how we got into this mess. In light of the recent decision by a select committee that software should NOT be patentable in New Zealand, the WLUG committee decided that this would be a good time to screen this film, and discuss some of the issues surrounding software patents. Patentable Inventions: We Recommend amending clause 15 to include computer programs among inventions that may not be patented. We received many submissions concerning the patentability of computer programs. Under the Patents Act 1953 computer programs can be patented in New Zealand provided the produce a commercially useful effect. Open Source, or free, software has grown in popularity since the 1980s. Protecting software by patenting is inconsistent with the open source model, and its proponents oppose it. A number of submitters argued that there is no "inventive step" in software development, as 'new' software invariably builds on existing software. They felt that computer software should be excluded from patent protection as software patents can stifle innovation and competition. In general we accept this position. http://www.parliament.nz/NR/rdonlyres/B6E4F834-C47A-426A-86B8-F573ED4F5E04/… April 26th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Ubuntu desktop image feeds
by Eric Light 22 Apr '10

22 Apr '10

Hi everyone, I'm looking for an app that will change my Ubuntu (Karmic) desktop image periodically, with images from Flickr. E.g. I'd like it to automatically flick through the photos here ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/metservice-nz/) every hour or so. Any advice? Does this exist yet? Cheers, - Eric

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 22 Apr '10

22 Apr '10

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Film screening: Patent Absurdity: how software patents broke the system Against the backdrop of of the current Bilski case in the US Supreme Court, the film features a series of interviews explaining the absurdity of software patents and how we got into this mess. In light of the recent decision by a select committee that software should NOT be patentable in New Zealand, the WLUG committee decided that this would be a good time to screen this film, and discuss some of the issues surrounding software patents. Patentable Inventions: We Recommend amending clause 15 to include computer programs among inventions that may not be patented. We received many submissions concerning the patentability of computer programs. Under the Patents Act 1953 computer programs can be patented in New Zealand provided the produce a commercially useful effect. Open Source, or free, software has grown in popularity since the 1980s. Protecting software by patenting is inconsistent with the open source model, and its proponents oppose it. A number of submitters argued that there is no "inventive step" in software development, as 'new' software invariably builds on existing software. They felt that computer software should be excluded from patent protection as software patents can stifle innovation and competition. In general we accept this position. http://www.parliament.nz/NR/rdonlyres/B6E4F834-C47A-426A-86B8-F573ED4F5E04/… April 26th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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permission bit calculator script ???
by newbie01 linux 22 Apr '10

22 Apr '10

Hi, Does anyone have a permission but calculator script that I can use or know any that I can get from somewhere? Currently Googling, and so far can't find one that is a script ... Thanks in advance.

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 18 Apr '10

18 Apr '10

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Film screening: Patent Absurdity: how software patents broke the system Against the backdrop of of the current Bilski case in the US Supreme Court, the film features a series of interviews explaining the absurdity of software patents and how we got into this mess. In light of the recent decision by a select committee that software should NOT be patentable in New Zealand, the WLUG committee decided that this would be a good time to screen this film, and discuss some of the issues surrounding software patents. Patentable Inventions: We Recommend amending clause 15 to include computer programs among inventions that may not be patented. We received many submissions concerning the patentability of computer programs. Under the Patents Act 1953 computer programs can be patented in New Zealand provided the produce a commercially useful effect. Open Source, or free, software has grown in popularity since the 1980s. Protecting software by patenting is inconsistent with the open source model, and its proponents oppose it. A number of submitters argued that there is no "inventive step" in software development, as 'new' software invariably builds on existing software. They felt that computer software should be excluded from patent protection as software patents can stifle innovation and competition. In general we accept this position. http://www.parliament.nz/NR/rdonlyres/B6E4F834-C47A-426A-86B8-F573ED4F5E04/… April 26th 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Seeking DDR Ram
by James Pluck 14 Apr '10

14 Apr '10

Hi All! A friend has been given a desktop machine but it only has 512 meg of ram and is sluggish. He has asked me if anyone has some second hand DDR ram he might be able to purchase. Has anyone got any ram they want to sell? Cheers James. -- James Pluck A Cruce Salus

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Fwd: [nzlug] Cross-Post: PublicACTA Outputs: Wellington Declaration & Petition
by Bruce Kingsbury 11 Apr '10

11 Apr '10

Just in case anyone missed this on the other lists ;) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mark Foster <blakjak(a)blakjak.net> Date: 11 April 2010 22:01 Subject: [nzlug] Cross-Post: PublicACTA Outputs: Wellington Declaration & Petition To: nzlug(a)linux.net.nz, aucklug(a)linux.net.nz Cc: nzlug-announce(a)linux.net.nz Greetings everyone, and apologies for the cross-post. This issue bears some publicity! The Wellington Declaration generated by the folks who attended the PublicACTA event this weekend in Wellington, is something I believe we LUG'rs should be getting behind. Refer the following: http://publicacta.org.nz/wellington-declaration/ http://publicacta.org.nz/sign-the-wellington-declaration/ If you support the statements made in the URL above - and really, I'd be surprised if you don't - please sign the electronic petition at this URL: http://www.gopetition.com/online/35443.html All signatures added before Tuesday morning NZ Time will be appended to the Declaration when it is communicated to the NZ Government negotiators, who (it is hoped) will circulate it to all the ACTA delegations. Background: ACTA (the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement or ACTA) is a controversial international treaty being negotiated in a series of secret meetings. ACTA is proposed as a plurilateral trade agreement for establishing international standards on intellectual property rights enforcement. It is being negotiated between the US, Canada, Japan, the European Union, South Korea, Mexico, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand. Unfortunately, the negotiations have extended beyond trade and physical counterfeiting to potentially cover non-commercial infringement of copyright material by ordinary citizens and issues of digital rights management. PublicACTA was organised by InternetNZ to give the public opportunity to critique the known and likely content of ACTA proposals. Several issues abound in ACTA; the scope of the agreement is much wider than simply an agreement around trade, and the ramifications should it come into force will be dire for New Zealanders. The NZOSS, which many of you will know of and know that I am also involved with, have taken their stance regarding ACTA to the Government: http://nzoss.org.nz/news/2010/nzoss-submission-acta Please be aware of ACTA, and if you support the position being taken by InternetNZ, NZOSS and many, many other groups and NGOs both in NZ and worldwide, show your support. Cheers Mark Foster Administrator - NZLUG, AuckLUG _______________________________________________ NZLUG mailing list NZLUG(a)linux.net.nz http://www.linux.net.nz/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nzlug -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to any of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, "the intended recipient" 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message.

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NZ Computer Society National Series: A Harmonious IT Environment through Realitsm (Plus Branch AGM)
by David Hallett 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

NZ Computer Society National Series: A Harmonious IT Environment through Realitsm (Plus Branch AGM) 18 March 2010: 12:00pm - 1:45pm Events Room 1, Gallagher Hub City Campus, Gate 5 Tristram Street, Hamilton NZCS are proud to kick off the new National ICT Series, beginning with well-known IT Skeptic Rob England presenting on what would appear to be regarded as the utopia of service management, RealITSM... A Harmonious IT Environment through Realitsm Idealised models such as ITIL®, COBIT and ISO20000 are all very well for theoretical discussions, but more and more people are discovering these models just don't fit the way we do things in the real world. Join the movement that is sweeping the ITSM community. Find out about Real ITSM, as it is done in the real world. Making IT Real. Get Real. RealITSM, that is... In this light-hearted and humorous presentation Rob England, the well known "IT Skeptic", introduces Real ITSM, as documented in the book "Introduction to Real ITSM" (see www.realitsm.com) RealITSM is the methodology of implementing IT service management as it is done now in the real world, thereby saving costs, minimising impact and ensuring acceptance. Realitsm (pronounced "realism" with a slight lisp) is the underlying philosophy of primarily ensuring a tranquil life for IT staff. After all, life is hard for us IT types! The main threats to IT stability, or at least the stability of the IT team, are change, accountability and reduced spending. Realitsm is about eliminating these threats from the IT environment, in the best interests of all in IT. A harmonious IT environment requires adherence to the following Realitsm principles: * Ensure a stable operating environment * Maximise adaptability to change * Promote involvement through collectivist decision-making * Maintain morale through reduced group accountability * Maximise revenue and funding for the IT department * Maximise benefit and value for the IT staff Realitsm may be somewhat tongue-in-cheek, however by reflecting on the motivations of teams and managers that unknowingly subscribe to some of its principles, a level of clarity on the importance of service management becomes apparent. This is a not-to-be-missed presentation for anyone in the Service Management space or those interested in a humorous presentation from one of the more colorful figures in New Zealand's IT scene. Note: Light lunch provided. Free for NZCS members, inexpensive for others. Registration required at the following URL: http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/114-National_Series_A_Harmonious_… Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS ITCP P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256

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Re: [wlug] Ge Force FX 5200
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Hi I have an agp card with "fx5200" written on the back however it only has a vga and a video out plug. I guess we are talking on different levels as I am not really a geek just trying to be helpful. If it is of some use to you just let me know regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > Hello, > > I am looking to build a MythTV box for a friend using a > satellite card to capture/watch/record Freeview. > > I've already got my own box working. > > Prior to HD, I understand the Nvidia GeForce FX5200 was > considered a good graphics card and is infact what I use > (more by luck than design). It has an TV-OUT RCA socket. > > Would anyone on the list have something like that spare > that they would be willing to sell? > > If you wish to reply, please reply to me off list. > > Cheers, > > Chris > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Batch renaming Photo's
by John 03 Apr '10

03 Apr '10

For those who were at the meeting today, I succeeded in getting a program that will batch rename my photos easily (K Rename) having had a couple of wee trial runs I am sure I can get what I need from this. Liz, Many thanks for your offer of a script. I am quietly thankful that I will not require it :) Regards John

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WLUG Fixit Meeting is today!
by Meeting Reminder bot 02 Apr '10

02 Apr '10

A reminder, the WLUG Fixit Meeting is today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday Mar 6th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TeWhanauPutahi) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc.

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Internet problems
by Michael McDonald 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Was installing Ubuntu 9.10 on some relatively old hardware (c2002-2004) at SeniorNet this afternoon and had an unusual problem. I could ping google.com but could not go to Google site on Firefox. I could bring the router/modem status up on the browser. That page has an automatic refresh, and I got the impression that the transmission speed was slow. There was a brief (at least 0.5sec?) blank screen between successive frames - something I don't recollect having seen happening before. Computer has been fine in the past - used to run Windows XP - and had beta Windows 7 running for several months (after upgrading RAM and optical drive). Double-checked by running Puppy 4.3 ... no problems at all with the Internet. Tried, I think (there's no guarantee that what you've done is what you think you have done!) putting ISP DNS server address directly in eth0 settings, but it didn't appear to make a difference. Tried both auto DHCP and manual settings. Has anyone experienced this before and know how to get around the problem? Is there a problem with the NZ Ubuntu server? Was testing on a spare computer yesterday and wanted to add some software. Seems the NZ server wasn't playing ball and I only succeeded after changing to the main server. My main system is set to the NZ server and I've not noticed any problems!! Finally, getting back to the computer I was dealing with today ... installing Windows 7 beta several months ago was an interesting exercise. The installer was quite happy with the LCD screen plugged in at the time, but Windows 7 itself refused to display on it. It wasn't until I substituted an ancient CRT monitor that I discovered that Windows 7 had installed successfully. Michael

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 225, Issue 15
by stephen pearce 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

we have fedora 12 dvd for i386 and 64 bit .. I did not know 13 was available On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM, <wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> wrote: > Send wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Require iso's - fedora 12 & 13 , and Ubuntu server > (Gregory Machin) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:37:14 +1300 > From: Gregory Machin <clubbing80s(a)gmail.com> > To: wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Subject: [wlug] Require iso's - fedora 12 & 13 , and Ubuntu server > Message-ID: > <f26eca761003290237l2929f63dld6e45c4d46bf11aa(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi > I if anyone has the ISO's for fedora 12 and 13 , and Ubuntu 9.10 and > won't mind copying them onto my usb drive please drop me an email. > > > Thanks > -- > Regards > Gregory Machin > +64211844347 > www.linuxpro.co.nz > www.linuxpro.co.za > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of wlug Digest, Vol 225, Issue 15 > ************************************* > -- Stephen Pearce Critical Care Whangarei ph 021 390 997

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