March 2010 - 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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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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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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Require iso's - fedora 12 & 13 , and Ubuntu server
by Gregory Machin 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

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

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

21 Mar '10

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BruceKingsbury will review some of the new features and goals of the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to be released at the end of April. March 22nd 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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NZ Computer Society National Series: Developing for the iPhone: Innovation and Usability
by David Hallett 21 Mar '10

21 Mar '10

NZ Computer Society National Series: Developing for the iPhone: Innovation and Usability 14 April 2010: 12:00pm - 1:45pm Events Room 1, Gallagher Hub City Campus, Gate 5 Tristram Street, Hamilton NZCS are proud to bring you the second of the National ICT Series, this month focusing on the paradigm shift required to develop for a mobile platform such as the iPhone. Developing for the iPhone: Innovation and Usability Many believe that the introduction of the iPhone brought about a fundamental shift in the usability, functional abilities, and expectations of phone and PDA users. However along with this shift came a new challenge: how to develop for this revolutionary platform? Join John Ascroft, Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) of Jade Software Corporation, and Hadley Trounson, a member of Jade's development team as they take you through the iPhone environment and its focus on user-centric design and market driven innovation. The Jade team will also outline the total shift in developmental paradigm encountered, plus their experiences in introducing the new platform and the technical development challenges encountered along the way. This will be a thoroughly enthralling presentation and not one to be missed. 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/124-National_Series_Developing_f… 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 is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 18 Mar '10

18 Mar '10

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BruceKingsbury will review some of the new features and goals of the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to be released at the end of April. March 22nd 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Re: [wlug] WLUG meeting is one week away (Meeting Reminder Bot)
by Wayne Grimsey 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

Hi Team. Can some really nice person please give me a lift to the meeting next Monday? I live at 16A Abbotsford Street, Whitiora, Hamilton. If you can, text me on 021 1248 377 or ring/leave a message on 838 2007 or email me at wgrimsey(a)hotmail.com Thanks heaps. Wayne > From: wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Subject: wlug Digest, Vol 225, Issue 11 > To: wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:06 +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. ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away (Meeting Reminder Bot) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:27:02 +1300 > From: Meeting Reminder Bot <bot(a)wlug.org.nz> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Cc: nzlug-announce <nzlug-announce(a)linux.net.nz>, nzlug > <nzlug(a)linux.net.nz> > Subject: [wlug] ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away > Message-ID: <E1Nqrag-0007bh-Cj(a)db.wlug.org.nz> > > The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > BruceKingsbury will review some of the new features and goals of the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to be released at the end of April. > > March 22nd 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of wlug Digest, Vol 225, Issue 11 > ************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Singles online now! Browse profiles for FREE http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/163036679/direct/01/

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

14 Mar '10

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BruceKingsbury will review some of the new features and goals of the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to be released at the end of April. March 22nd 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4)

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Re: [wlug] The dog ate my bootloader!
by Eric Light 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Thanks for your link, Gregory. Turns out I didn't give enough information in my original post - and after thinking of the right terms, a Google search found the problem. I was affected by bug 477104, fix and cause here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2/+bug/477104 in case it will help someone. I was running Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.10 via Wubi (critical missing info in my original email). Wubi + kernel update = broken grub2 & left at bootloader. In the future, I'll need to follow any major updates by running sudo update-grub2. If this happens to anyone else, I fixed it by running: > set root=(hd0,1) > loopback loop0 /ubuntu/disks/root.disk > set root=(loop0) > linux /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.31-17-generic root=/dev/sda1 loop=/ubuntu/disks/root.disk ro > initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.31-17-generic > boot Once Ubuntu booted successfully, I had to run sudo update-grub2 to prevent the issue from recurring at next boot. Obviously, the versioning will vary; I also had to rollback to the previous version of vmlinuz and initrd. I've seen comments that the first 2 lines aren't necessary, but I needed them on my system. Hope this helps someone out in the future! Cheers, - Eric

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Photo archives
by John 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Hi All, Due to some awful archiving. I have around 1500 digital still images that have been duplicated triplicated or more in a number of folders,C/D's and DVD's on a number of drives. I would like to know if there is a way I can dump ALL the directories into one folder then run a "find dupes" type program that would ensure that I did not delete any of my original photos. Regards John

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CLI help
by Cameron Rangeley 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Hi Guys Any idea what is wrong with this command?? find /home/path/* -name *.sql -exec mysql -p password -h < {} \; I am needing to import about 250 sql files. Cameron Rangeley Technical Director Phone: +64 9 970 5550 Direct: +64 9 970 5551 Mobile: +64 21 343 757 Email: cameron.rangeley(a)turnstone.co.nz <mailto:cameron.rangeley(a)turnstone.co.nz> Website: www.turnstone.co.nz <http://www.turnstone.co.nz>

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WLUG Fixit Meeting is today!
by Meeting Reminder bot 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '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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Wiki usage
by Glen Ogilvie 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Hi, I am one of the members of Aucklug, and noticed the excellent wiki that the Waikato lug runs. Would you guys be open to us sharing the wiki, adding a few more pages that are Aucklug specific, linked from http://wiki.linux.net.nz/AuckLUG I don't see any point re-inventing the wheel, and the wiki already has many great references to things like Linux, NZLUG, etc. I want to put up a page for a start with some venue information on it, and a page for the next presentation where people can add ideas, RSVP, etc. Regards Glen Ogilvie

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WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow
by Meeting Reminder bot 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '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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Saturday Workshop - March 6th 10am-4pm
by Bruce Kingsbury 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Saturday Workshop 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. http://wlug.org.nz/SaturdayWorkshop.2010-03-06

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