November 2008 - wlug - list.wlug.org.nz

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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Re: [wlug] benq scanner install
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Hi Glen, Did you make a typo? snapscan scanscan?? John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > hi all > > I am installing my Benq scanner, and I have run into some > trouble. I have listed my installation steps and terminal > output: > > System: Ubuntu 5.10 > > Kernel:2.6.12-9 386 > > Scanner: BENQ 4300U > > Flatbed scanner > USB 1.0 > Powerpack 16v(a)1.0A > > 1. Before plugging scanner in: tail /var/log/messages > > glenn(a)glenn:~$ tail /var/log/messages > Nov 21 21:14:08 localhost kernel: [4311704.892000] usb > 1-1.2: USB disconnect, address 3 > Nov 21 21:14:10 localhost kernel: [4311707.716000] usb > 1-1.2: new low speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address > 16 Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost kernel: [4311707.901000] > input: USB HID v1.11 Mouse [Logitech USB Optical Mouse] on > usb-0000:00:07.2-1.2 Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost > input.agent[12936]: tsdev: already loaded Nov 21 > 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: mousedev: > already loaded > Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: evdev: > already loaded Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost usb.agent[12951]: > usbhid: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost > input.agent[13046]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21 > 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13052]: evdev: already > loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13113]: > evdev: already loaded glenn(a)glenn:~$ > > 2. When scanner is recognised upon plugging in: > > glenn(a)glenn:~$ tail /var/log/messages > Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost kernel: [4311707.901000] input: > USB HID v1.11 Mouse [Logitech USB Optical Mouse] on > usb-0000:00:07.2-1.2 Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost > input.agent[12936]: tsdev: already loaded Nov 21 > 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: mousedev: > already loaded > Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: evdev: > already loaded Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost usb.agent[12951]: > usbhid: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost > input.agent[13046]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21 > 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13052]: evdev: already > loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13113]: > evdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:17:31 localhost kernel: > [4311908.671000] usb 1-1.4.1: new full speed USB device > using uhci_hcd and address 17 Nov 21 21:17:32 localhost > usb.agent[13207]: libusbscanner: loaded successfully > glenn(a)glenn:~$ > > 3. lsusb > > glenn(a)glenn:~$ lsusb > Bus 001 Device 017: ID 04a5:20b0 Acer Peripherals Inc. > (now BenQ Corp.) S2W 3300U/4300U > Bus 001 Device 016: ID 046d:c019 Logitech, Inc. > Bus 001 Device 004: ID 05e3:0608 Genesys Logic, Inc. > Bus 001 Device 002: ID 05e3:0608 Genesys Logic, Inc. > Bus 001 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 > glenn(a)glenn:~$ > > 4. Checked /proc/bus/usb/devices to see if the scanner was > recognised and had loaded a driver (driver=(none) in my > case. > > glenn(a)glenn:~$cat /proc/bus/usb/devices > T: Bus=01 Lev=03 Prnt=04 Port=00 Cnt=01 Dev#= 17 Spd=12 > MxCh= 0 D: Ver= 1.00 Cls=ff(vend.) Sub=ff Prot=ff MxPS= 8 > #Cfgs= 1 P: Vendor=04a5 ProdID=20b0 Rev= 1.20 > S: Manufacturer=Color > S: Product= FlatbedScanner 22 > C:* #Ifs= 1 Cfg#= 1 Atr=40 MxPwr=100mA > I: If#= 0 Alt= 0 #EPs= 3 Cls=ff(vend.) Sub=ff Prot=ff > Driver=(none) E: Ad=81(I) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 64 Ivl=0ms > E: Ad=02(O) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 8 Ivl=0ms > E: Ad=83(I) Atr=03(Int.) MxPS= 8 Ivl=16ms > glenn(a)glenn:/proc/bus/usb$ > > 5. As a normal user, run xsane from the terminal: > > glenn(a)glenn:/proc/bus/usb$ xsane > > ERROR MESSAGE: Failed to open device > 'snapscan:libusb:001:017': Invalid argument. > > 6. Run scanscan from the terminal: > > glenn(a)glenn:/proc/bus/usb$ snapscan > bash: snapscan: command not found > > This is where I get into trouble as I cannot run apt-get > on my 5.10 machine and can't figure out what to do next. > > Glenn. > > > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Setting a linux computer to run only on the kernel that came with cd
by Ron Dean 01 Dec '08

01 Dec '08

I installed a win modem and have got it to work with ubuntu 8.04 however the driver only works with kernel 2.6.24-16-generic. How do I get it to boot up all the time with this kernel so that he doesn't need to make a choice from the grub boot menu where I have newer kernels installed. -- Ron Dean 2 Shannon Place Nawton Hamilton Ph 8493904

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This years WLUG Xmas BBQ
by Bruce Kingsbury 30 Nov '08

30 Nov '08

This years WLUG Xmas BBQ is to be Held in Cambridge at LizQuilty and PaulQuilty house. Saturday December 6th, 4pm Until everyones gone. Food provided. If its sunny and you have children, bring togs. 4 Tulip Drive, Cambridge MAP: http://www.wises.co.nz/l/cambridge/+tulip+drive/ or http://zoomin.co.nz/map/nz/waipa/cambridge/tulip+drive/4/

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passwords
by Glenn Stuart Morrissey 28 Nov '08

28 Nov '08

hey all I have a dell laptop (Inspiron 3200) running Ubuntu 5.10 (very well to I might add, not like the 64bit Ubuntu 8.04 on my acer). Anyhow, when I want to look at files on that machine via. LAN, I am presented with a password dialog box. When I enter my password that I use as admin on that machine, It tells me that the password is wrong. Can anyone tell me where in the the filesystem is the file that contains the passwords, that I can edit with GEDIT? Glenn

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Setting up a computer for a friend
by Ron Dean 28 Nov '08

28 Nov '08

We first got Puppy Linux to work off the cd . But he wants to run Ubuntu 8.10 However when we go to load it it defaults to the command line and we don't know what we are doing. What information do you need to help us and what commands should we try ? -- Ron Dean 2 Shannon Place Nawton Hamilton Ph 8493904

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 23 Nov '08

23 Nov '08

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) Dual-Seat Kids Computer PaulQuilty will present on configuring a linux box to enable dual workstations to run off a single box - allowing 2 monitors, 2 keyboards, 2 mice, each running a fully independant session. Effectively 2 computers running on one box.

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cups driver for dcp-115c
by Glenn Stuart Morrissey 23 Nov '08

23 Nov '08

hi all Im trying to get my Brother DCP-115C multifunction printer to work under Linux ubuntu 8.04. Upon trying to get my DCP-115c to work, I have consulted the brother website: http://solutions.brother.com/linux/sol/printer/linux/cups_drivers.html#2 It reccommends that users of the DCP-115c use the MFC-210C package, however, I cannot get the brother MFC-210C package to install' because when I do it comes up with the 'wrong architecture - i386' error message. Upon further reading of the page I read the following for AMD 64bit users: "For AMD64 bit users: Our CUPS drivers and CUPS wrapper drivers have been developed and optimised for 32 bit Linux distributions, a list of which can be found here: http://solutions.brother.com/linux/sol/printer/linux/linux_config_list2.html However, if you are using an AMD64 bit distribution, we recommend you try copying the file named "brlpdwrapper" from /usr/lib/cups/filter to /usr/lib64/cups/filter." I have checked my /usr/lib/cups/filter directory and discovered that there was no file named "brlpdwrapper'. No surprises there, since the MFC-210C package would not install. Any suggestions? Glenn.

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benq scanner install
by Glenn Stuart Morrissey 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

hi all I am installing my Benq scanner, and I have run into some trouble. I have listed my installation steps and terminal output: System: Ubuntu 5.10 Kernel:2.6.12-9 386 Scanner: BENQ 4300U Flatbed scanner USB 1.0 Powerpack 16v(a)1.0A 1. Before plugging scanner in: tail /var/log/messages glenn(a)glenn:~$ tail /var/log/messages Nov 21 21:14:08 localhost kernel: [4311704.892000] usb 1-1.2: USB disconnect, address 3 Nov 21 21:14:10 localhost kernel: [4311707.716000] usb 1-1.2: new low speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 16 Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost kernel: [4311707.901000] input: USB HID v1.11 Mouse [Logitech USB Optical Mouse] on usb-0000:00:07.2-1.2 Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: tsdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: mousedev: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost usb.agent[12951]: usbhid: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13046]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13052]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13113]: evdev: already loaded glenn(a)glenn:~$ 2. When scanner is recognised upon plugging in: glenn(a)glenn:~$ tail /var/log/messages Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost kernel: [4311707.901000] input: USB HID v1.11 Mouse [Logitech USB Optical Mouse] on usb-0000:00:07.2-1.2 Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: tsdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: mousedev: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost usb.agent[12951]: usbhid: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13046]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13052]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13113]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:17:31 localhost kernel: [4311908.671000] usb 1-1.4.1: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 17 Nov 21 21:17:32 localhost usb.agent[13207]: libusbscanner: loaded successfully glenn(a)glenn:~$ 3. lsusb glenn(a)glenn:~$ lsusb Bus 001 Device 017: ID 04a5:20b0 Acer Peripherals Inc. (now BenQ Corp.) S2W 3300U/4300U Bus 001 Device 016: ID 046d:c019 Logitech, Inc. Bus 001 Device 004: ID 05e3:0608 Genesys Logic, Inc. Bus 001 Device 002: ID 05e3:0608 Genesys Logic, Inc. Bus 001 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 glenn(a)glenn:~$ 4. Checked /proc/bus/usb/devices to see if the scanner was recognised and had loaded a driver (driver=(none) in my case. glenn(a)glenn:~$cat /proc/bus/usb/devices T: Bus=01 Lev=03 Prnt=04 Port=00 Cnt=01 Dev#= 17 Spd=12 MxCh= 0 D: Ver= 1.00 Cls=ff(vend.) Sub=ff Prot=ff MxPS= 8 #Cfgs= 1 P: Vendor=04a5 ProdID=20b0 Rev= 1.20 S: Manufacturer=Color S: Product= FlatbedScanner 22 C:* #Ifs= 1 Cfg#= 1 Atr=40 MxPwr=100mA I: If#= 0 Alt= 0 #EPs= 3 Cls=ff(vend.) Sub=ff Prot=ff Driver=(none) E: Ad=81(I) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 64 Ivl=0ms E: Ad=02(O) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 8 Ivl=0ms E: Ad=83(I) Atr=03(Int.) MxPS= 8 Ivl=16ms glenn(a)glenn:/proc/bus/usb$ 5. As a normal user, run xsane from the terminal: glenn(a)glenn:/proc/bus/usb$ xsane ERROR MESSAGE: Failed to open device 'snapscan:libusb:001:017': Invalid argument. 6. Run scanscan from the terminal: glenn(a)glenn:/proc/bus/usb$ snapscan bash: snapscan: command not found This is where I get into trouble as I cannot run apt-get on my 5.10 machine and can't figure out what to do next. Glenn.

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) Dual-Seat Kids Computer PaulQuilty will present on configuring a linux box to enable dual workstations to run off a single box - allowing 2 monitors, 2 keyboards, 2 mice, each running a fully independant session. Effectively 2 computers running on one box.

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installing brother DPC-115C
by Glenn Stuart Morrissey 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Hi all I am attempting to install a brother dpc- 115 multifunction printer to my newly ubuntu'd laptop. I have downloaded the debian package from brother: http://solutions.brother.com/linux/sol/printer/linux/lpr_drivers.html but when I attempted to install the package, I received the following error: glenn(a)glenn-asus:/brother$ sudo dpkg -i --force-all --force-architecture mfc210clpr-1.0.2-1.i386.deb Password: (Reading database ... 88020 files and directories currently installed.) Preparing to replace mfc210clpr 1.0.2-1 (using mfc210clpr-1.0.2-1.i386.deb) ... Unpacking replacement mfc210clpr ... Setting up mfc210clpr (1.0.2-1) ... ln: creating symbolic link `/usr/lib/libbrcompij2.so.1.0' to `/usr/lib/libbrcompij2.so.1.0.2': File exists ln: creating symbolic link `/usr/lib/libbrcompij2.so.1' to `/usr/lib/libbrcompij2.so.1.0.2': File exists ln: creating symbolic link `/usr/lib/libbrcompij2.so' to `/usr/lib/libbrcompij2.so.1.0.2': File exists glenn(a)glenn-asus:/brother$ Do I need to install cups first? And am I downloading the correct driver? According to the brother website, the correct package was the one I downloaded, but I might be wrong about that. Any help appreciated. Glenn.

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CPS
by Glenn Stuart Morrissey 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Hi Bruce Should explain that I am running Ubuntu 7.04 on my Asus Laptop. Ok, when I go to the add printer setting in the administration menu, When I click on add new printer, it reads the CUPS database and shows that the two printers that I have connected to the Asus via. USB are detected. One being the Brother DCP-115c and the other is my little Xerox Phaser 3115. When I select the Brother printer and click on Forward, it shows in the manufacturers box at the top Brother..which is good. Underneath is the model of printer..cannot see DCP 115c in the menu. According to the Brother website, I should be using the MFC-210 Debian driver (Is this correct..?). Which also isn't listed. Ok, if I need to install CSH, where can I find this package and how do I install it (bearing in mind that I am going to have to transfer any drivers to the machine via. USB stick since I dont't as yet have the network operational on the Asus. Please excuse my ignorance as I have NO experience with CUPS or printing documents in a linux OS environment. T Thanks so much for your help thus far. Glenn.

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RDram
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

Hi All, I am looking for some rdram for a slow computer. Two 128's would help a lot if they were available. Regards John

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 16 Nov '08

16 Nov '08

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

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 16 Nov '08

16 Nov '08

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 Aberfoyle Street # Previous Minutes # Treasurers report # Correspondence # Matters # Server status # General business

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Fwd: Authenticate Linux Clients with Active Directory (Technet)
by Ian McDonald 14 Nov '08

14 Nov '08

This looks like a good article - haven't worked through all the details but looks useful. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: imcdnzl <ian.mcdonald(a)jandi.co.nz> Date: Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 11:13 AM Subject: Authenticate Linux Clients with Active Directory (Technet) To: ian.mcdonald(a)jandi.co.nz, ian.mcdonald(a)datacom.co.nz Sent to you by imcdnzl via Google Reader: Authenticate Linux Clients with Active Directory (Technet)<http://lwn.net/Articles/307261/rss> via LWN.net <http://lwn.net> by ris on 11/14/08 Microsoft's Technet Magazine has a lengthy article<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-au/magazine/dd228986.aspx>on authenticating Linux clients with Active Directory. "Originally, Linux (and the GNU tools and libraries that run on it) was not built with a single authentication mechanism in mind. As a result of this, Linux application developers generally took to creating their own authentication scheme. They managed to accomplish this by either looking up names and password hashes in /etc/passwd (the traditional text file containing Linux user credentials) or providing an entirely different (and separate) mechanism." Things you can do from here: - Subscribe to LWN.net<http://www.google.com/reader/view/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Flwn.net%2Fheadlines%2…>using *Google Reader* - Get started using Google Reader<http://www.google.com/reader/?source=email>to easily keep up with *all your favorite sites* -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/, http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 Aberfoyle Street # Previous Minutes # Treasurers report # Correspondence # Matters # Server status # General business

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Waikato ICT Community - Drinks and Get Together
by David Hallett 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Waikato ICT Community - Drinks and Get Together Come and join the Waikato Branch of the NZCS for a get together next Thursday (20th November). Pop along to the Cock & Bull and catch up with others in the Waikato ICT Community. We'd love to hear how NZCS can further support ICT professionals in Waikato, keep you up-to-date on progress on the many NZCS projects (including the introduction of a Competency Framework and international Certification programme), or just come along and catch up with others working in ICT in Hamilton. All Welcome - first drink free! Registration required for catering purposes: http://nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/3846-NZCS_Waikato_ICT_Get_together Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS Pulsar Computer Solutions Ltd P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256 Email: david(a)pulsar.net.nz

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Upcoming WLUG committee meeting (1 week today)
by Meeting Reminder bot 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

As per the WLUG charter, please note that there is a WLUG executive committee meeting one week from today. If you wish to get an item on the agenda for this meeting, please email it to secretary(a)wlug.org.nz. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- # Previous Minutes # Treasurers report # Correspondence # Matters # Server status # General business

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Upgrading from ubuntu 8.04 to 8.10 on my laptop
by Ron Dean 10 Nov '08

10 Nov '08

Would it be a good idea to upgrade as I have every thing working on my laptop including wireless internet I have already upgraded my Desktop Computer by doing a fresh install and have eventually got everything working but with my laptop I had a considerable amount of help from wlug members. Ron Dean 2 Shannon Place Nawton Hamilton Ph 8493904

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Re: [wlug] Ubuntu 8.10 failing to install/work
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 10 Nov '08

10 Nov '08

Hi All My last action was to install 8.04 on the machine and it went in without error and seems to run well. Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > Hmmn! Linux mint installed without error though it did > report the partition made by the Ubuntu install was > corrupt. I wonder if this is a random bug??? > John

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Re: [wlug] Thank you
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 10 Nov '08

10 Nov '08

I am on the bludge for a pci video card and an agp video card. They do not have to be very upmarket I just want to get away from the shared memory on two of my old computers that I will ultimately be giving away Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > on that note, i have alot of old kit (i dont know if this > is the right place to say so, if not someone tell me > where) sort of pentium 1ish some newer some older, more > keyboards then you can shake a stick at (over every > flavour, mostly ps2) and a hord of jsut other general junk > , i am happy to give it away to anyone who wants it, > either as a whole big pile, or piece meal if there is > something specific you are hunting for, all tallied up > there is easy a big van full.. (i mean hord) so, if anyone > out there is keen, let me know, also if you contact me i > can give you a better idea what is there > > Cheers > > On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 10:56 AM, Darryn Brooking > <gible(a)gible.net> wrote: > > > EDay = BAD. > > This is the 3rd? time since that I could have passed on > something I tossed. > > > > > On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 10:31 AM, Daniel Lawson > <daniel(a)meta.net.nz>wrote: > > >> Glenn Stuart Morrissey wrote: > >> > Hey Daniel > >> > > >> > Thanks for the great advise on ic/ppp settings. I had > my old win 98 >> > machine that I do my maths work on and > it had a modem, so i thought id >> > give it a bash with > your instructions in your emails. I had to consult a >> > > website http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/ics98, turns > out that I had >> > to install netBEUI and install ICS > from the win 98 add new programs >> > menu, but once that > was done, my linux acer and my linux dell both had >> > > good connections. I had to remove the static IP address in > my Vista >> > machines network card settings, but once i > had, it connected too. >> > So thank you for all your help > , and to the other members of WLUG who >> > helped me out. > >> > > >> > >> That's ok. > >> > >> As a suggestion for a future project, you could install > linux on an >> older computer (probably best to not > install X, and you might take it as >> a chance to try a > different distribution), and set it up as a router and >> > firewall. Some of the "magic" has gone from this these > days, as there >> are plenty of distributions that are > oriented towards doing this. >> > >> > >> > >> > Now I have to find an old PCMCIA network card for my > old Dell 133 >> > Laptop, or a serial network connection > if there is such a thing >> > >> $20 on trademe will get you a pcmcia 10/100 ethernet > card. Be careful of >> what you get, a lot of them need a > small custom cable (commonly called a >> dongle) that > connects to the card and provides a physical RJ45 port, > and >> these can either be missing completely, or damaged > - so get a card that >> has a built-in rj45 port > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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 > > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

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Junkj
by gmorrissey＠kol.co.nz 09 Nov '08

09 Nov '08

Hey Andrew, Let us know if your going to chuck anything out. Im a real steptoe. Glenn.

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Thank you
by Glenn Stuart Morrissey 09 Nov '08

09 Nov '08

Hey Daniel Thanks for the great advise on ic/ppp settings. I had my old win 98 machine that I do my maths work on and it had a modem, so i thought id give it a bash with your instructions in your emails. I had to consult a website http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/ics98, turns out that I had to install netBEUI and install ICS from the win 98 add new programs menu, but once that was done, my linux acer and my linux dell both had good connections. I had to remove the static IP address in my Vista machines network card settings, but once i had, it connected too. So thank you for all your help, and to the other members of WLUG who helped me out. Now I have to find an old PCMCIA network card for my old Dell 133 Laptop, or a serial network connection if there is such a thing Cheers all Glenn.

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Re: [wlug] Administrative tasks crippled?
by GJB 09 Nov '08

09 Nov '08

It could be something to do with setting the software repositories correctly before starting these managers up. I think there should be something called "Sources" or similar on the system menu. It may need these set right before first starting. Maybe just starting is sufficient to get some basic settings and repositories but needs to be restarted before they become effective. Just a theory. > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [wlug] Administrative tasks crippled? > From: Chakat Sandwalker <sandwalker(a)gmail.com> > Date: Sun, November 09, 2008 8:32 pm > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > > > I've been using 8.10 since the second beta came out (I'd bought a new > laptop, and I didn't want to wait two weeks for the final version to be > released before I could install it), and it seems to be having some odd > issues. > > The first one is that Synaptic and related programs, such as the Update > Manager, stop responding when being started for the first time -- > Synaptic will load, but then stop responding before it can load the list > of packages. I have to force it to quit (either by clicking its Close > button, or killing the process). Starting Synaptic again will then > proceed normally. When the Update Manager is used, and 'Install' is > clicked, the download progress dialog is displayed, but is blank and > appears to have stopped responding. Again, clicking its Close button or > killing the process and trying again works. This hasn't happened on the > other computer I installed 8.10 on -- in fact, the other computer > started with Alpha 4. It's just my laptop having issues. > > The second oddity I have is that the first time I click on the Bookmarks > menu in Firefox on my laptop, it always brings up the 'save bookmark' > dialog. It's getting to be quite a nuisance. > > When headphones are plugged into the headphone jack, the main speakers > aren't muted -- both them and the headphones play sound. I'm not sure > if this is a quirk of my hardware or not. Perhaps I'll come to the next > workshop to have it looked at. > > And now my wireless isn't working -- it was when I installed 8.10 (after > I blacklisted the ath_pci driver to force it to use the ath5k driver), > but now it won't even show up as an interface. > > If anyone has any clues about these, I'd appreciate some help, otherwise > I'll wait for the next workshop. > > Sandy > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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