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WLUG Fixit Meeting is today!
by Meeting Reminder bot 06 Jul '07

06 Jul '07

A reminder, the WLUG Fixit Meeting is today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Time: 10am to 4pm Location: IT Training and Language Centre 17 Devon Road. (http://zoomin.co.nz/?search/address/17+devon+road%2C+hamilton) The room has plenty of benches, power and network sockets. We'll also provide tea and coffee and a light lunch. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rod (http://www.wlug.org.nz/RodAldridge) or Bruce (http://zcat.geek.nz/) Requests For Help: ShaneHobson - would like assistance installing Linux and some network monitoring tools onto an Apple TV (http://www.apple.com/appletv/specs.html) Actually, I really just want to give someone some money and a spec and they do all the work. You get some cash and have a chance to play with some cool hardware.

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Warren Hughes (IBM) is away
by Warren Hughes 05 Jul '07

05 Jul '07

I will be out of the office starting 05/07/2007 and will not return until 09/07/2007. Take care, Warren.

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WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow
by Meeting Reminder bot 05 Jul '07

05 Jul '07

A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Time: 10am to 4pm Location: IT Training and Language Centre 17 Devon Road. (http://zoomin.co.nz/?search/address/17+devon+road%2C+hamilton) The room has plenty of benches, power and network sockets. We'll also provide tea and coffee and a light lunch. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rod (http://www.wlug.org.nz/RodAldridge) or Bruce (http://zcat.geek.nz/) Requests For Help: ShaneHobson - would like assistance installing Linux and some network monitoring tools onto an Apple TV (http://www.apple.com/appletv/specs.html) Actually, I really just want to give someone some money and a spec and they do all the work. You get some cash and have a chance to play with some cool hardware.

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Changing Addresses
by Leslie Katz 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

Thanks very much to David and Bruce for your replies. @ David: the modem is a Belkin ADSL2+ modem, which I believe is available only here in Australia. It was supplied to me by my ISP. (I took the path of least resistance on that!) @ Bruce: your reply prompted me to look at the fine manual that came with the modem. There's a section in it called "Setting MAC address filtering" which seems to allow me to do the sort of thing you're suggesting. I really should've looked there first, shouldn't I? Thanks again, Leslie -- Visit http://stumblng.tumblr.com An Australian lawyer's tumblelog about things (some legal, most not) you might otherwise have missed

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Slackware 12.0
by Denise Bates 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

Hello folks, It seems that Slackware 12.0 has just been released. http://www.slackware.com/announce/12.0.php I am on a dialup connection (and the landline here in Meremere is particularly slow, noisy and unreliable). Is anyone planning on downloading either the DVD, or the CD version? If so, I would be grateful if you could burn me a copy as well. I can pick up the DVD/CDs and I would be glad to compensate you for your trouble. regards, ********************************************* Dr Denise J. Bates, PO Box 50, Meremere 2441 New Zealand E-mail: dbates(a)iconz.co.nz Telephone 09-2336433 Mobile 021-2541330 *********************************************

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Saturday Workshop
by Roderick Aldrdge 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

Do you know anybody who is showing interest in Linux but is hesitating to try it? Or trying it but having a few problems,? Or having problems with viruses and nasties or other problems with Windows who would be open to trying another (better) option? This is your opportunity to give them a flying start. The last workshop could have helped more people. Details on the Wiki at http://wlug.org.nz/SaturdayWorkshop.2007-07-07 Rod

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How to mount a usb drive at boot time
by Glenn Ramsey 03 Jul '07

03 Jul '07

Hi, I have a usb drive that I would like to use for automatic backup and I'd like for it to be mounted at boot time and treated the same as any other disk. I found these instructions which describe exactly what I want to do... <http://linux.wordpress.com/2006/10/07/suse-automatically-mount-usb-hard-dri…> However I'm running Ubuntu feisty and those instructions don't work properly for this distro. During boot the fsck stage fails because the disk isn't mounted yet (Well I think that's what's happening). After boot up manually running 'mount -a' mounts the drive as expected. Anyone know how to get this working? Or is there an alternative approach? I figure I could just run mount -a in rc.local but then how would the fsck get to run every nth mount? Glenn -- Glenn Ramsey <glenn(a)componic.co.nz> 07 8627077 http://www.componic.co.nz

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Clonezilla
by Ian McDonald 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

This Norton Ghost like software looks quite interesting: http://www.linux.com/feature/115208 -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Changing addresses
by Leslie Katz 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

My modem is plugged into an Ethernet switch. The Ethernet card in my computer and my printer are each plugged into the switch. My modem has the address internally of 10.1.1. My printer's usually 10.1.1.2. My computer's usually 10.1.1.3. However, recently on a number of occasions, I've discovered my printer or computer has a different address. No doubt, some command will tell me the current addresses of things plugged into the switch, but I don't know which. Could someone enlighten me as to the command? Also, is there some way to force my printer and computer to keep their usual addresses permanently? Otherwise, when I discover that my printer isn't working or that my firewall's blocking connections, I have to change the relevant settings temporarily to match the different numbers, which is annoying. Thanks for reading this, Leslie -- Visit http://stumblng.tumblr.com An Australian lawyer's tumblelog about things (some legal, most not) you might otherwise have missed

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help
by David Giles 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

Hello, I am wondering if there is anybody who might be able to guide me through the use of the command line for setting up software, hardware, trouble shooting and that in the process learn more on the art of programming. I am using Mandriva system and the KDE desktop. Thank You, David

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Warren Hughes (IBM) is away
by Warren Hughes 29 Jun '07

29 Jun '07

I will be out of the office starting 29/06/2007 and will not return until 04/07/2007. Take care, Warren.

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Review of Google Desktop for Linux
by Ian McDonald 29 Jun '07

29 Jun '07

This product has just been released for Linux. Here's one (of many) reviews: http://arstechnica.com/reviews/apps/gds-linux.ars They conclude Beagle is better... -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Configuring monitor in Ubuntu
by Ian McDonald 28 Jun '07

28 Jun '07

Folks, I'm working on Ubuntu 7.10 (beta) on a PC which I must say is quite nice and Dad is also working on Ubuntu 7.04 boxes and we have an issue with resolution. Our PCs seem to not pick up the capabilites of the monitor and lock down the modes you can choose from Preferences, Screen Resolution I can't find a graphical box to alter the monitor characteristics. I can either edit the /etc/X11/xorg.conf or type "sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg" and it fixes the issue. Is there a nice graphical way I can do this so that I can tell others as this is not the easiest to tell other users... Ian -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 192, Issue 21
by Leslie Katz 28 Jun '07

28 Jun '07

Hi Russell. Yes, I do have the gadget still. Can you give me a postal address and I'll post it to you. Leslie 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. Re: Toshiba I/O Adaptor PA2728U (Russell Smithies) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:47:19 +1200 > From: "Russell Smithies" <russell(a)smithies.co.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] Toshiba I/O Adaptor PA2728U > To: <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Message-ID: <20070627204724.XGFX23876.fep02.xtra.co.nz(a)splice> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > Is the PA2728U still available? > I think it will fit my Portege 3020CT. > > Thanx, > > Russell Smithies > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > >> Subject: Toshiba I/O Adaptor PA2728U >> List-id: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug.list.waikato.ac.nz> >> >> Someone offered me the above. I had no need for it, but took it anyway. >> Does anyone here have a use for it? If so, let me know and I'll post it >> to you. >> >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of wlug Digest, Vol 192, Issue 21 > ************************************* > > -- Visit http://stumblng.tumblr.com An Australian lawyer's tumblelog about things (some legal, most not) you might otherwise have missed

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Re: [wlug] Toshiba I/O Adaptor PA2728U
by Russell Smithies 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

Is the PA2728U still available? I think it will fit my Portege 3020CT. Thanx, Russell Smithies -------------------------------------------------------------- >Subject: Toshiba I/O Adaptor PA2728U >List-id: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug.list.waikato.ac.nz> > >Someone offered me the above. I had no need for it, but took it anyway. >Does anyone here have a use for it? If so, let me know and I'll post it >to you. >

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Review of AntiX for older PCs
by Ian McDonald 26 Jun '07

26 Jun '07

This is an interesting looking distro for the likes of people already using Mepis, DSL etc. http://www.linux.com/feature/115203 -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 26 Jun '07

26 Jun '07

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 7:30pm, TW.2.07 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) Note date change. MurrayPearson from WandGroup will be speaking on RuralLink and will have an http://www.wlug.org.nz/OLPC unit as well that he will be demoing and talking about. ----- MeetingTopics

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Saving power on Linux
by Ian McDonald 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Interesting article here: http://news.com.com/2100-1007_3-6192865.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-20&sub… -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is tomorrow!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

There is a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting tomorrow: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 7:30pm, TW.2.07 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) Note date change. MurrayPearson from WandGroup will be speaking on RuralLink and will have an http://www.wlug.org.nz/OLPC unit as well that he will be demoing and talking about. ----- MeetingTopics

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Remember - WLUG is on Wednesday this week
by Ian McDonald 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Just in case you're getting ready to turn up tonight - it's on Wednesday and will feature RuralLink and the OLPC. -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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SysFS
by Daniel Lawson 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Ian, Following your comment on the wlug wiki at http://www.wlug.org.nz/SysFs, I was wondering if you had any more info on what sysfs is being replaced with, and what the motives were? I've looked at all the obvious places, but don't feel like trawling through lkml archives. That said, don't go and trawl through said archives yourself if you don't know. I'll go look later on.

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Interesting link; you can play hddvd and/or blueray disks in Ubuntu.
by Bruce Kingsbury 24 Jun '07

24 Jun '07

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/BluRayAndHDDVD

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Greetings from a Funky Penguin in Africa!
by David Young 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

Hi WLUG! :) I've been "lurking" on the list for a few weeks now, and figured it was about time I spoke up and introduced myself... My name is David Young. I'm a South African Linux Geek, and I run a small consulting company over here called "Funky Penguin". For the past three years, we've been assisting clients with Open Source systems, developments, and customizations. I've subscribed to this list because my wife and I are giving very serious consideration to immigrating to your fine country. (South Africa is not the safest place to start a family). I'd want to ply my trade as a consultant over there, while continuing to manage my fledgling company back in SA. I enjoy working with technology in general, specifically open-source software, and if you asked me to define my specialties, I'd have to say : mySQL / PHP development and customization ( http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=wp-phplist - although it's not my favorite pastime), network and open source systems setup, wireless hotspots (working on a pay-for-play model to resell your connection to your neighbors / customers), and (really esoteric) jabber logging ( http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=jabber+bandersnatch) The wife and I are coming over there for a month in August, to get a "feel" for the place, before making our final, life-altering decision. I'm hoping to make friends and contacts on this list, and to establish some "street cred". So, I'll try to make intelligent posts and comments where appropriate, will welcome questions, contact via Facebook, Skype, etc., and hope to meet some of you in August! :) -- Regards, David Young [image: David Young's Facebook profile]<http://www.facebook.com/p/David_Young/580695413> [image: My status] <skype:funkypenguin?add>

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Download Flash image
by Leslie Katz 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

Thank you both to Mathew and Bruce for your replies. It seems that another blogger, whose blog I follow regularly, knew how to do what I wanted to do, because he had an image of the very type that I had wanted yesterday on his blog today. I just used his image on my blog: http://stumblng.tumblr.com/post/4000923 Thanks again, Leslie -- Visit http://stumblng.tumblr.com An Australian lawyer's tumblelog about things (some legal, most not) you might otherwise have missed

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Peer Review Starts for Software Patent Applications
by Chris O'Halloran 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

<quote> The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office begins an unprecedented experiment this week that will allow you (yes, you!) to review software patent applications. The USPTO is hoping the wider community of programmers and engineers will do a better job of spotting bad claims and thereby prevent innovation-killing legal tussles. </quote> http://spectrum.ieee.org/jun07/5275 http://www.peertopatent.org/

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