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Finally a decent screen setup utility
by Ian McDonald 24 Aug '07

24 Aug '07

Looks like Ubuntu 7.10 is doing something good here: http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=814&num=1 After the cries of anguish from users over the years about how to set resolution of monitors etc all I can say is about bloody time... -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Good article on LVM
by Ian McDonald 24 Aug '07

24 Aug '07

There is an article on LVM at: http://www.linux.com/feature/118645 LVM allows you to extend partitions across multiple physical disks etc -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Re: [wlug] Google Earth
by David 24 Aug '07

24 Aug '07

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:25:15 +1200 From: Bruce Kingsbury <zcat(a)wired.net.nz> Subject: Re: [wlug] Google Earth To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> Message-ID: <1187904315.23776.11.camel(a)fluffy> Content-Type: text/plain On Thu, 2007-08-23 at 21:15 +1200, David Giles wrote: > > > > David wrote: > >>> > >> Message: 4 >>> > >> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:22:38 +1200 >>> > >> From: David Giles <david(a)meadowbrook.co.nz> >>> > >> Subject: [wlug] Google Earth >>> > >> To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> >>> > >> Message-ID: <46CBD62E.8060603(a)meadowbrook.co.nz> >>> > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed >>> > >> >>> > >> I am having problems making Google earth behave on my computer, after >>> > >> downloading the program and what appears to be a successful install, >>> > >> when I click on the icon on the desktop, it crashes the desktop >>> > >> [KDE],tried it with gnome with same result. >>> > >> Using Mandriva 2007.1 on a Asus laptop and firefox browser. >>> > >> Any guidance would be appreciated. >>> > >> >>> > >> David >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> >> > > Hi >> > > >> > > I had that problem with my wife's computer, Ubuntu Feisty, I installed >> > > the proprietary drivers and that cured it. >> > > Good luck >> > > >> > > David B >> > > >> > > Were and how would I get these drivers or even check if they had been > > loaded. > > Thanks, > > > > David G > In feisty; System > Administration > Restricted Drivers Manager. It'll suggest what you need and you just tick the box.. If you're using an earlier distro; probably the easiest way is to use the easyubuntu installer - http://easyubuntu.freecontrib.org/ The hard way; System > Preferences > Hardware Information -- Look for an entry that says "AGP bridge" and the card underneath is your video card. If it's an nvidia then you want to install the nvidia-glx package (or nvidia-glx-legacy for older cards) and if it's ATI, I think the package is xorg-driver-fglrx After you do that switch to a text login, sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg, and change the driver (nv to nvidia or ati to fglrx), leave all the other settings as they are. Next time you start you should have accelerated video. Or possibly none at all.. :( Yup Right I did mean the graphics drivers! But he said he is using Mandriva, I haven't used it since Mandrake 10.1 My guess is with Mandriva you will have to identify your graphics card and download the drivers from the manufacturer, Nividia if you are lucky, consensus seems to be that they have the best Linux drivers or ATI, I am not sure about the other chipsets, Intel and co. Maybe you can Google up something worth while. The mandrake site wasn't very helpful unless you joined the club, I never joined so I don't know if it was any better inside. I found the Ubuntu forums _much_ better for help and resources. Regards David -- Some people say that if you run a windows installer cd backwards it commands you to worship the devil... But its worse if you run it forwards, then it installs windows!

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Re: [wlug] Google Earth
by David 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

> > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:22:38 +1200 > From: David Giles <david(a)meadowbrook.co.nz> > Subject: [wlug] Google Earth > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Message-ID: <46CBD62E.8060603(a)meadowbrook.co.nz> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > I am having problems making Google earth behave on my computer, after > downloading the program and what appears to be a successful install, > when I click on the icon on the desktop, it crashes the desktop > [KDE],tried it with gnome with same result. > Using Mandriva 2007.1 on a Asus laptop and firefox browser. > Any guidance would be appreciated. > > David > Hi I had that problem with my wife's computer, Ubuntu Feisty, I installed the proprietary drivers and that cured it. Good luck David B -- Some people say that if you run a windows installer cd backwards it commands you to worship the devil... But its worse if you run it forwards, then it installs windows!

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm, TW.2.05 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) DavidYoung is going to speak on wireless security including http://www.wlug.org.nz/WEP, http://www.wlug.org.nz/WPA and penetration testing.

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Lcd monitors
by Ron Dean 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

I'm thinking of upgrading my monitor to an Lcd . I want it for editing photographs with the Gimp . Are there any problem's to watch out for? I am running Ubuntu Feisty. What Hardware would you recommend. Are any monitors software dependent , I am only looking for a 17 inch monitor. -- Ron Dean 2 Shannon Place Hamilton 3200 New Zealand Phone 64-7-8493904

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Re: [wlug] Google Earth
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

It did the same for me with a windows install. The reason I was given was not enough memory so I use live earth on that computer Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > I am having problems making Google earth behave on my > computer, after downloading the program and what appears > to be a successful install, when I click on the icon on > the desktop, it crashes the desktop [KDE],tried it with > gnome with same result. Using Mandriva 2007.1 on a Asus > laptop and firefox browser. Any guidance would be > appreciated. > > David > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Google Earth
by David Giles 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

I am having problems making Google earth behave on my computer, after downloading the program and what appears to be a successful install, when I click on the icon on the desktop, it crashes the desktop [KDE],tried it with gnome with same result. Using Mandriva 2007.1 on a Asus laptop and firefox browser. Any guidance would be appreciated. David

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Adobe Flash (including Linux) now has H264 support
by Ian McDonald 21 Aug '07

21 Aug '07

http://blogs.adobe.com/penguin.swf/2007/08/h_dot_two_sixty_four.html -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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America's Cup Job
by James Spooner 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

Hi all, Apologies for the non-technical nature of this post. I'm trying to find someone to take over my role here in Valencia, Spain for the next America's Cup. This position is due to start in October. The job would suit an all-rounder with both hardware and software experience - as well as the ability to get their 'hands dirty' working on buoys and boats and things. Degree / Experience: 2-4 years working in a real job, with a real boss. BSc or similar degree in software or electronics engineering. Here's a tech rundown: * Ruby, VB, C, C++, Bash, SQL, Java * Subversion and Trac * Ubuntu/Debian Linux and Windows 2003 Server * Word and Excel etc. * RS232, RS422, Ethernet and 802.11B/G * Some cabling and soldering work * Documentation (yes - I know) And in general: You will need to be comfortable working on the water and ideally have an interest in sailing and boats. You will most likely learn to aim and maneuver a (real) twin-engined boat. You will need to work well under pressure and be comfortable operating in a production environment with flexible hours. You will like eating Spanish food, taking siestas and being exposed to copious amounts of gorgeous women and some pretty impressive parties! You will get wet, and will probably get a tan. This is a great opportunity to learn Spanish, earn some Euros, get a visa for Spain and use it as a springboard into continental Europe, the UK and Africa. Not to mention being part of a major international event! To get an idea of the location, check out: http://kant.entronomy.com/~james/office.jpg If you like the sound of this, email me a CV off-list. Cheers, James -- James Spooner +34 (667) 192 573

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Freeth says councils over their heads in broadband
by Lindsay Druett 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/netw/C10B222A6ACCC7F5CC25733A0003FB01 Fascinating article... ..."Specialists and enthusiasts in InternetNZ and other online debating forums have been quick to leap on Freeth’s comments as having an obvious motive; his company has a broadband cable network and DSL service of its own in Wellington and Christchurch and may simply be trying to discourage competition." .."But Melbourne-based Ovum consultant Leith Campbell says “broadly speaking [Freeth’s] right. There is a considerable ongoing operational cost to these networks. You’ve got to be prepared for troubleshooting and repair and ongoing maintenance.” Well... To put in my 10c worth, I know for a fact that two of those people at InternetNZ know what they are talking about... :)

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 19 Aug '07

19 Aug '07

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm, TW.2.05 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) DavidYoung is going to speak on wireless security including http://www.wlug.org.nz/WEP, http://www.wlug.org.nz/WPA and penetration testing.

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WLUG on Facebook now
by Ian McDonald 16 Aug '07

16 Aug '07

For those who use Facebook (or who are curious) there is now a group there for WLUG. It's called Waikato Linux Users Group. -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Linux hardware compatiability
by Ian McDonald 14 Aug '07

14 Aug '07

A useful resource which lists where you can find compatibility information: http://www.linux.com/feature/118497 -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Linux support person for elderly friend in Hamilton
by Denise Bates 13 Aug '07

13 Aug '07

Hello folks, I am about to leave for Australia, and I am concerned that a dear friend in Hamilton will no longer have my support for his computer, on which I have installed Linux. My friend is elderly and lives in the retirement village off Ruakura Road. He is an intelligent man who came to computers rather late in life to build up his confidence, and asks for my help every couple of months. Although I have installed many packages on his machine, only uses email, web-browsing and word-processing. Is there anyone who is prepared to offer to drop around whenever he get stuck? He has been very generous in covering my time. If you are prepare to offer occasional support, please reply off-list, and I will pass on your contact details to him before I leave. regards, ********************************************* Dr Denise J. Bates, PO Box 50, Meremere 2441 New Zealand E-mail: dbates(a)iconz.co.nz Telephone 09-2336433 Mobile 021-1539276 or 021-2541330 *********************************************

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Upcoming WLUG committee meeting (1 week today)
by Meeting Reminder bot 12 Aug '07

12 Aug '07

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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30 pm Aug 20 at LindsayDruett's place, 3 John Webb Drive # Previous Minutes # Treasurers report # Correspondence # Matters # Server status # General business

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SCO loses
by Peter Reutemann 11 Aug '07

11 Aug '07

In case you haven't read about it yet... "SCO doesn't own the Unix copyrights" :-) http://linux.slashdot.org/linux/07/08/10/2148253.shtml 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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Request: Borrow 25<->9 pin cable
by Michael McDonald 10 Aug '07

10 Aug '07

Hi Is anyone in Hamilton got a 25-9 pin serial cable I can borrow for a few days so that I can test a modem? Thanks Michael

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The dangers of Automatix
by Ian McDonald 09 Aug '07

09 Aug '07

I know a few people use this for Ubuntu so you may want to read this: http://mjg59.livejournal.com/77440.html -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Fwd: UG News--Introducing beautifulcode.oreillynet.com
by Ian McDonald 09 Aug '07

09 Aug '07

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marsee Henon <marsee(a)oreilly.com> Date: Aug 9, 2007 12:30 PM Subject: [wlug-committee] UG News--Introducing beautifulcode.oreillynet.com To: wlug-committee(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Hi, Can you share the following news with your members? And we're still looking for someone to submit a slashdot review. Let me know if you need a copy. Thanks for your help, Marsee O'Reilly's created a brand new website devoted to the topics in our new book "Beautiful Code" at http://beautifulcode.oreillynet.com. We give you the opportunity to discuss the book's projects and to contribute information about other projects that illustrate coding artistry. The lead programmer for the Beautiful Code website is Michael Feathers, a popular author and expert in Agile Programming who contributed the chapter "Framework for Integrated Test: Beauty through Fragility." In a recent post, Feathers writes: "When I was a younger programmer, I felt guilty about being a neat-freak. It was a selective obsession. There I was, sitting in my office with stacks of papers and books covering every available space, but I was oblivious to it. As long as my code looked great, I could shut out the chaos around me: the towering stacks of dead tree that could've toppled and crushed me if I had sneezed." Feathers continues, "I don't know why I felt bad about being that way, but in retrospect, I think that I felt that I was wasting time caring about neatness in code. It took me a couple of years to figure out that the ergonomics of code matter, and that the time you spend decluttering your code can declutter your thoughts as well." Got a site that fits the spirit of Beautiful Code? Then send us a link so we can blog about it: http://beautifulcode.oreillynet.com/suggest_site.php For more information on "Beautiful Code: Leading Programmers Explain How They Think" Edited by Andy Oram, Greg Wilson, go to: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596510046 Don't forget that as a UG member you get 35% off from O'Reilly, No Starch, Paraglyph, PC Publishing, Pragmatic Bookshelf, Rocky Nook, SitePoint, or YoungJin books you purchase directly from O'Reilly. Just use code DSUG when ordering online or by phone 800-998-9938. <http://www.oreilly.com/store/> ================================================================ O'Reilly 1005 Gravenstein Highway North Sebastopol, CA 95472 http://ug.oreilly.com/ http://ug.oreilly.com/creativemedia/ ================================================================

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OT: Computer hardware free to a good home
by Denise Bates 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Hello folks, I am off to Australia soon, and I am divesting myself of most of my possessions, including a variety of computer hardware (boxes, monitors, cables, printers, scanners, etc.). If anyone is passing through Meremere over the next week or so, and interested in the stuff, please drop in and take as much as you want away. It goes to the tip on Thursday, the 16th if not collected. Reply to me off-list and I will give directions and arrange a suitable time for pickup. regards, ********************************************* Dr Denise J. Bates, PO Box 50, Meremere 2441 New Zealand E-mail: dbates(a)iconz.co.nz Telephone 09-2336433 Mobile 021-1539276 or 021-2541330 *********************************************

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KDE 4 features
by Ian McDonald 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Good article here for those interested: http://arstechnica.com/journals/linux.ars/2007/08/06/the-first-kde-4-0-beta… -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Re: [wlug] Reminder AGM in September
by Bruce Kingsbury 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

On Tue, 2007-08-07 at 16:01 +1200, Ian McDonald wrote: > WlugCharter page. See rule 5 and rule 9. Also see WlugCharterDiscussion So a post to the list, now, is sufficient notice? "The WLUG Comittee have proposed a small change to the constitution to clear up the issue of who's allowed to sign cheques, because the current wording seems to exclude the President from being a signatory. This will be brought up at the AGM. You have been notified." :)

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Reminder AGM in September
by Ian McDonald 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

For the wider audience - This is in regards to a small issue with our Charter in that it appears the President can't legally sign cheques. Ian WlugCharter page. See rule 5 and rule 9. Also see WlugCharterDiscussion On 8/7/07, Bruce Kingsbury <zcat(a)wired.net.nz> wrote: > On Tue, 2007-08-07 at 14:54 +1200, Ian McDonald wrote: > > On 8/7/07, James Pluck <papabearnz(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Erm - WOFTAM? From context I'm guessing "Waste of *Free* Time and > > > $SOMETHING" > > > > > $SOMETHING = money > > > > That reminds me... there was going to be a small change to the > constitution (clearing up who's allowed to sign cheques) and I was > supposed to look into what notice we're required to give. > > I haven't done that. > > Where do I find this? > > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Reminder AGM in September
by Ian McDonald 07 Aug '07

07 Aug '07

Folks, According to the constitution we are required to make periodic notices advising of the AGM. So consider this another periodic notice as per our constitution. Our AGM will be at the regular slot in September and we won't have a formal speaker but I'm sure we can discuss ideas if we have time - just like when we had a speaker mishap last time. Remember - we're always keen to get people involved on the committee. I'll be stepping down and so will some (but not all of the others). It's not a huge workload and feel free to discuss it with any existing committee member. We will vote for committee members and my aim is that we will just have a simple first past the post vote now we don't have Craig to run the STV system. Of course, this is open to discussion if anybody wants to discuss it. Ian Current El Presidente -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Fwd: full circle magazine - issue #3 released!
by Ian McDonald 05 Aug '07

05 Aug '07

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ronnie Tucker <ronnie(a)ronnietucker.co.uk> Date: Aug 4, 2007 1:57 PM Subject: full circle magazine - issue #3 released! To: ubuntu-news(a)lists.ubuntu.com full circle #3 Full Circle - the Ubuntu Community Magazine are proud to announce our third issue. It contains : * Xubuntu install step-by-step - Alternative Disc! * How-To : Get a Stunning Ubuntu Desktop, Learning Scribus part 3 and Ubuntu in Photography. * Review of Ubuntu on a Macbook. * Preview of several new Compiz Fusion effects. * Letters, Q&A, MyDesktop, MyPC, Top5 and more! Get it while it's hot! http://fullcirclemagazine.org/issue-3/ English language only at the moment, translations on the way... -- Cheers! Ronnie e: ronnie(a)ronnietucker.co.uk w: www.ronnietucker.co.uk -- ubuntu-news mailing list ubuntu-news(a)lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-news -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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WLUG Fixit Meeting is today!
by Meeting Reminder bot 03 Aug '07

03 Aug '07

A reminder, the WLUG Fixit Meeting is today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm fairly sure this will be the last workshop at this venue (as I was the last two times :) so we plan to make it a big one; Rod's listing it in whatsonhamilton and various other places, so please come along if you need help or if you're able to help others. And if you know anyone who might be interested in Linux bring them along too. 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://www.wlug.org.nz/BruceKingsbury) ChrisOh Is there any one familiar with wiki's and how to set up alias' etc in apache for wiki plugins available to come, even for a short period. I am a bit stuck at present trying to phpwiki going on my work machine.

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Fwd: CS SEMINAR: Thursday 9 August, 11.00am, I.G.09
by Ian McDonald 03 Aug '07

03 Aug '07

This looks interesting. Found out recently Auckland time are leading the firefox project to get things to work offline. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Masood Masoodian <masood(a)cs.waikato.ac.nz> Date: Aug 3, 2007 1:50 PM Subject: CS SEMINAR: Thursday 9 August, 11.00am, I.G.09 To: seminar-announce(a)cs.waikato.ac.nz Title: FOXHOLES: News From The Front Line Of The Browser Wars Speaker: Robert O'Callahan, Mozilla Corporation Date: Thursday, 9 August 2007 Time: 11:00am to 11:50am Room: I.G.09 (NOTE THE CHANGE OF ROOM) Once viewed by some as technologically stagnant, the World Wide Web is being refreshed by renewed competition in Web browsers and the popularization of advanced "AJAX" Web applications. Yet the Web's future is darkened by severe security threats and competition from technologies that seek to replace the Web as we know it. As a contributor to Firefox, I will discuss challenges facing our project: competition from Internet Explorer and other browsers; changes to fundamental assumptions about code-level security vulnerabilities; sustaining and evolving a complex and fragile codebase; and the successes and failures of our tools and processes. Looking forwards, I will discuss our efforts to keep the Web vital, in concert with like-minded browser vendors and standards organizations, by enhancing the Web platform with vector and 3D graphics, offline Web applications, accessibility, richer typography and layout, enhancements to the Javascript language, efforts to improve cross-browser compatibility, and more. I will talk about why everyone should care and what people can do to help. BIO: Robert O'Callahan obtained his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University with the help of Daniel Jackson and Jeannette Wing. After three and half years at IBM Watson working on programming languages and tools by day and Mozilla by night, he volunteered for full-time duty in the browser wars, with the substantial fringe benefit of returning to the most lovely country in the world -- he now runs a Firefox development team based in Auckland, working for the Mozilla Corporation. ---------------------------------------- Dr Masood Masoodian Department of Computer Science The University of Waikato Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: (+64) 7 838 4978 Fax: (+64) 7 858 5095 URL: www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~masood -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Linux media player box - 9 MB ISO!!
by Ian McDonald 02 Aug '07

02 Aug '07

Linux.com have an interesting review of GeeXBoX. http://www.linux.com/feature/118210 Looks really interesting for that old PC lying around! -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow
by Meeting Reminder bot 02 Aug '07

02 Aug '07

A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm fairly sure this will be the last workshop at this venue (as I was the last two times :) so we plan to make it a big one; Rod's listing it in whatsonhamilton and various other places, so please come along if you need help or if you're able to help others. And if you know anyone who might be interested in Linux bring them along too. 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://www.wlug.org.nz/BruceKingsbury) ChrisOh Is there any one familiar with wiki's and how to set up alias' etc in apache for wiki plugins available to come, even for a short period. I am a bit stuck at present trying to phpwiki going on my work machine.

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Saturday Workshop
by Michael Denigan 02 Aug '07

02 Aug '07

The next WLUG workshop is on Saturday 4th August at the IT Training Centre 17 Devon Road, Frankton form 10 am to 4pm. Don't miss this chance to encourage anyone who is interested in Linux to see it in action. If they like what they see we can help them install Linux and get them off to a flying start. If anyone needs help or wants to know how to make best use of their machine or sort any problems come and bring your machine. Or just come and help others. Many thanks to Michael Deningan for the use of the venue. Roderick Aldridge

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Job position: Research Programmer/System Administrator
by Marcel van de Steeg 01 Aug '07

01 Aug '07

Hi, I'm leaving my current position at the University of Auckland on the 9th of August, if anyone is interested, here is the job-description: http://www.vacancies.auckland.ac.nz/positiondetail.asp?p=5350 and the closing date is 11 August. Please circulate this to anyone who may be interested. It might not be clear from the job-description, but most of the work is Linux and Mac OS X based (command line only, heh :), the amount of Windows administration is almost non-existent. Thanks, Marcel -- Marcel van de Steeg, Research Programmer Bioinformatics Institute Room 110-281, Level 2, Thomas Building The University of Auckland, New Zealand Ph 09 373 7599 Ext 83777 Fax 09 367 7136 -- http://www.bioinformatics.org.nz http://www.biomirror.org.nz -- "Take your protein pills and put your helmet on..."

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Wireless tool for Debian/Ubuntu
by Ian McDonald 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

This looks quite nice if you're having troubles with wireless: http://www.linux.com/feature/118224 -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Update on new Copyright bill
by Ian McDonald 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Good summary here at NZ Herald: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10454704&ref=rss -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Saturday workshop
by Roderick Aldrdge 27 Jul '07

27 Jul '07

The next workshop is on Saturday 4th August at the IT Training and Education Centre, 17 Devon Road, Frankton from 10am to 4pm. Three (of many) reasons to come to the workshop: 1. Bring somebody to show Linux in action and, if they like it, help them install it - getting off to a flying start. 2. Learn more yourself and/or sort out any problems and become more productive. 3. Help those who come along to learn. Many thanks to Simon, Bruce and Chris for help last time, and to Michael Denigan for the use the use of the facilities at IT Training. This is probably our last chance to use these facilities, so make the most of it while you can.

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Webmin and alternatives
by Glenn Enright 25 Jul '07

25 Jul '07

Hi there, I'm currently developing a system that will provide some infrastructure for an IT team, specifically along the lines of network management. I've come across Webmin[1] and Ganymeade[2]. Does anyone here have experience with either of these platforms or good alternatives that I could look at? Gotchas encountered etc? Anything considered at this time, although inexpensive/free is definately a plus. [1]http://www.webmin.com/index.html [2]http://tools.arlut.utexas.edu/gash2/ -- See my blog at http://snap-happy3216.blogspot.com

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Topics for Aug meeting to be announced.. would you consider Funky Penguin presentation on wireless penetration / defense?
by David Young 25 Jul '07

25 Jul '07

Hi WLUGgers :) As you know, I'm a South African Linux geek. My wife and I are coming over in August on a "prospecting" trip, before making our final decision about immigration. I know WLUG is the most active of the NZ LUGs, and I'm really keen to attend the meeting on the 27th. In fact, if you'll have me, I can give an interesting practical presentation on wireless network penetration / defense. (Since according to the website, the topic is yet-to-be-announced). There are other topics I get excited about, if wireless is old news : http://dave.blogs.funkypenguin.co.za/2007/07/10/professor-penguin-i-could-g… So, wlug, will ya have me? :) -- Regards, David Young [image: David Young's Facebook profile]<http://www.facebook.com/p/David_Young/580695413> [image: my blog] <http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Er/FunkyPenguiNZ/%7E6/1> [image: My status] <skype:funkypenguin?add>

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Asterisk setup job
by Jonathan Purvis 25 Jul '07

25 Jul '07

Hi, My work is looking for someone to set up an Asterisk system for us. We need: 5-10 external analog lines 5-10 internal handsets 20-30 computers voice menus voice mail routing We'd also like the potential for linking with customer database, eg type in customer id, get voice message of balance. If you're interested and have experience in setting up something like this at least once, email me offlist. Thanks, Jon

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 193, Issue 17
by David 25 Jul '07

25 Jul '07

> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:14:56 +1200 > From: elroy <elroy(a)ihug.co.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] Ubuntu Dapper 6.06 ==> Feisty? 7.10 - CD-ROM Drive > not recognised > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Message-ID: <46A40F20.9020909(a)ihug.co.nz> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Glenn Enright wrote: > > >> On 21/07/07, elroy <elroy(a)ihug.co.nz> wrote: >> >> >> >>> Hi all. >>> Basically it boots from CD fine, but fails to recognise the >>> CD-ROM drive - is it not recognising the IDE controller? >>> >>> >>> >>> >> You wont be able to use the cdrom drive for anything else if thats the >> drive you booted from. Is this what you mean? The OS image will be >> mounted from the drive, so it wont be separately visible. If you >> booted successfully, then the drive must of been supported. >> >> >> >> > Hi. > > When attempting to install from the Alternative CD: > > (Ubuntu 7.04? Alternate CD? - ('uname -r' gives 2.6.20-15-generic kernel > version when booted from the problem CD)) I can start the install > process (i.e. choose to install in txt mode, kernel loads, can choose my > language OK, detect/configure keyboard OK, i.e. the install process is > running), but when I get to 'Detect and Mount CD-ROM' the install cannot > proceed with "No common CD-ROM drive was detected". > > > > Some further info I just acquired which I will research later tonight: > > > From the DMESG output: > > " > ... > scsi3: pata_marvell > BAR5:00:04 01:7F 02:22 03:C8 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 0A:00 > 0B:00 0C:00 0D:00 0E:00 0F:00 > ATA: Abnormal status 0x7F on port 0x0001ac07 > scsi4: pata_marvell > BAR5:00:04 01:7F 02:22 03:C8 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 0A:00 > 0B:00 0C:00 0D:00 0E:00 0F:00 > ATA: Abnormal status 0x7F on port 0x0001a807 > ... > " > > > lspci | grep Marvell finds: Marvell Ethernet1/RAID/Ethernet2 > > lspci | grep RAID gives: "02:00.0 RAID bus controller: Marvell > Technology Group Ltd. Unknown device 6145 (rev a1)" > > > Note that all of the above info was from the "2.6.20-15-generic" kernel > which I assume is from the Ubuntu 7.04 Alternate CD. > > > Cheers for any help. > > Elroy. > I was just thinking, dangerous I know, could it be part of the same kernel bug that causes 7.04 to fail to mount VCD's Most discs mount OK but with VCD's it seems to suddenly think it is a SCSI drive? A known Feisty bug. I believe it is a kernel issue where they merged SATA and PATA drivers so the PATA won't become unsupported as they become obsolete. David

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Unforking of KDE and KHTML
by Ian McDonald 24 Jul '07

24 Jul '07

Interesting read in light of yesterday's discussion at meeting: http://arstechnica.com/journals/linux.ars/2007/07/23/the-unforking-of-kdes-… -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Ubuntu Dapper 6.06 ==> Feisty? 7.10 - CD-ROM Drive not recognised
by elroy 23 Jul '07

23 Jul '07

Hi all. I have an Asus P5WDG2-WS-Pro, and am having trouble trying to install a version of Ubuntu I got from the last WLUG install meet - (This is the Feisty 7.04 Alternative CD I believe - will need to double-check this). Basically it boots from CD fine, but fails to recognise the CD-ROM drive - is it not recognising the IDE controller? I will try to sort out a dmesg from when I boot the 7.04 CD. The strange thing is that Dapper 6.06 Live CD boots from same CD-ROM, and happily installs from the same CD-ROM - any recommendations on things to try? Mobo chipset info: North Bridge: Intel 975x South Bridge: Intel ICH7R PCI-X: 6702PXH DMESG Stuff: Linux version 2.6.15-28-686 (buildd(a)terranova) (gcc version 4.0.3 (Ubuntu 4.0.3-1ubuntu5)) #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu May 10 09:56:30 UTC 2007 PCI: Ignoring BAR0-3 of IDE controller 0000:00:1f.1 ide: Assuming 33MHz system bus speed for PIO modes; override with idebus=xx ICH7: IDE controller at PCI slot 0000:00:1f.1 ACPI: PCI Interrupt 0000:00:1f.1[A] -> GSI 22 (level, low) -> IRQ 233 ICH7: chipset revision 1 ICH7: not 100% native mode: will probe irqs later ide0: BM-DMA at 0xffa0-0xffa7, BIOS settings: hda:DMA, hdb:pio ide1: BM-DMA at 0xffa8-0xffaf, BIOS settings: hdc:pio, hdd:pio Probing IDE interface ide0... hda: probing with STATUS(0x50) instead of ALTSTATUS(0x0a) hda: probing with STATUS(0x51) instead of ALTSTATUS(0x0a) hda: probing with STATUS(0x51) instead of ALTSTATUS(0x0a) hda: LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1693S, ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive hdb: probing with STATUS(0x00) instead of ALTSTATUS(0x0a) hdb: probing with STATUS(0x00) instead of ALTSTATUS(0x0a) ide0 at 0x1f0-0x1f7,0x3f6 on irq 14 Probing IDE interface ide1... hda: ATAPI 48X DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-R/RW drive, 2048kB Cache, UDMA(33) Uniform CD-ROM driver Revision: 3.20 ACPI: bus type scsi registered libata version 1.20 loaded. ahci 0000:00:1f.2: version 1.2 ACPI: PCI Interrupt 0000:00:1f.2[B] -> GSI 23 (level, low) -> IRQ 50 PCI: Setting latency timer of device 0000:00:1f.2 to 64 ahci 0000:00:1f.2: AHCI 0001.0100 32 slots 4 ports 3 Gbps 0xf impl SATA mode ahci 0000:00:1f.2: flags: 64bit ncq led clo pio slum part ata1: SATA max UDMA/133 cmd 0xF8876900 ctl 0x0 bmdma 0x0 irq 58 ata2: SATA max UDMA/133 cmd 0xF8876980 ctl 0x0 bmdma 0x0 irq 58 ata3: SATA max UDMA/133 cmd 0xF8876A00 ctl 0x0 bmdma 0x0 irq 58 ata4: SATA max UDMA/133 cmd 0xF8876A80 ctl 0x0 bmdma 0x0 irq 58 ata1: dev 0 cfg 00:0c5a 49:2f00 82:346b 83:7d01 84:4023 85:3469 86:3c01 87:4023 88:207f 93:0000 ata1: dev 0 ATA-7, max UDMA/133, 625142448 sectors: LBA48 sata_get_dev_handle: SATA dev addr=0x1f0002, handle=0xdffe5d80 ata1: dev 0 configured for UDMA/133 sata_get_dev_handle: SATA dev addr=0x1f0002, handle=0xdffe5d80 scsi1 : ahci ata2: no device found (phy stat 00000000) scsi2 : ahci ata3: dev 0 cfg 00:0c5a 49:2f00 82:346b 83:7d01 84:4023 85:3469 86:3c01 87:4023 88:207f 93:0000 ata3: dev 0 ATA-7, max UDMA/133, 625142448 sectors: LBA48 sata_get_dev_handle: SATA dev addr=0x1f0002, handle=0xdffe5d80 ata3: dev 0 configured for UDMA/133 sata_get_dev_handle: SATA dev addr=0x1f0002, handle=0xdffe5d80 scsi3 : ahci ata4: no device found (phy stat 00000000) scsi4 : ahci Vendor: ATA Model: ST3320620AS Rev: 3.AA Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 05 Vendor: ATA Model: ST3320620AS Rev: 3.AA Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 05 Driver 'sd' needs updating - please use bus_type methods SCSI device sda: 625142448 512-byte hdwr sectors (320073 MB) SCSI device sda: drive cache: write back SCSI device sda: 625142448 512-byte hdwr sectors (320073 MB) SCSI device sda: drive cache: write back sda: sda1 sda2 sda3 < sda5 sda6 sda7 sda8 > sda4 sd 1:0:0:0: Attached scsi disk sda SCSI device sdb: 625142448 512-byte hdwr sectors (320073 MB) SCSI device sdb: drive cache: write back SCSI device sdb: 625142448 512-byte hdwr sectors (320073 MB) SCSI device sdb: drive cache: write back sdb: sdb1 sdb2 sdb3 sd 3:0:0:0: Attached scsi disk sdb Probing IDE interface ide1... Cheers, Elroy.

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Poster Logos...
by Don Gould 23 Jul '07

23 Jul '07

Last year I presented a poster concept for SFD. http://www.tcn.bowenvale.co.nz/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,19/ This year I want to produce a set of posters for the LES [1] kids and to put on the walls at the CIA [2]. I would like help to find printable logos. The posters are going to be SR-A3 (bit bigger than A3 - A3 is twice the size of A4 (normal paper)) Images need to be at least 2000px * 2000px but larger is also ok. If you can email them to me or just respond with a link. If you know project leaders and can assist that would be fantastic. Cheers Don [1] see www.les.org.nz [2] see www.cia.crra.org.nz -- Don Gould 2/59 Peverel Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand Phone: +64 3 348 7235 www.bowenvale.pointclark.net/funny www.bowenvale.pointclark.net/benjamin/ www.thinkdesignprint.co.nz - www.tcn.bowenvale.co.nz - www.bowenvale.co.nz - www.hearingbooks.co.nz - www.crra.org.nz - www.justhelicopters.co.nz - www.buxtonsquare.co.nz - skype:ThinkDesignPrint?add - Good ideas: www.solarking.co.nz

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 22 Jul '07

22 Jul '07

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm, TW.2.05 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) PeterHarrison on Patent and Copyright issues, OSS in schools.

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Re: [wlug] Proposal: WLUG and Google Earth
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 22 Jul '07

22 Jul '07

I think it is a wonderful idea. I read that Google Earth had updated in June last year including some NZ areas. It seems from some of the comments on site that some of the Wellington images in the update were older than the ones they replaced. How frustrating would it be to submit some neat clear recent shots only to have them "superseded" by some cloudy old photos that Google earth already had licenses for? Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > Hi, > > For years now, I've been using Google Earth on and off. > More and more of New Zealand is now there in good detail, > but to this day Hamilton and most other Waikato towns > remain a sad archaic green and white blur. > > I wrote to the Hamilton City Council IT department over a > year ago, encouraging them to scan/submit aerial photos, > but all I got was a 'we might look into it one of these > days' type of response. > I'm sure that the Waikato Times and/or Hamilton Press > would be very interested in covering the project, and it > could be a good opportunity for WLUG to extol the virtues > of F/OSS here in the Waikato. > > Would be a great look for WLUG, Linux etc if the scanned > photos were post-processed with some 1337 GIMP plugins. > > Thoughts? > > Cheers > David > > > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Re: [wlug] Proposal: WLUG and Google Earth
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 22 Jul '07

22 Jul '07

I think if you google for Google Earth updates and read the ensuing comments that they seem not to update very often and when they do the results are variable and sometimes disappointing. Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > > David McNab wrote: > > >For Hamilton, almost *anything* would be better than > > what's up there at >the moment. > > I agree with that. > > On 22/07/07, Lindsay Druett <lindsay(a)wired.net.nz> wrote: > > I know the images the google currently has suck, and > > ironically, farmland only a casual walk from my place > > are clear as, but has anyone got any ideas, or can give > HCC a prod ? > > Presumably, Google has some streamlined method of getting > photographs into the database, and will have a series of > licences with their suppliers to cover copyright issues. > I've got my doubts as to the practicality of an "ad hoc" > update. > > Perhaps Google should be asked when it plans to update the > photographs of New Zealand and/or Hamilton? > > Michael > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Editing the xorg.conf file
by Ian McDonald 21 Jul '07

21 Jul '07

A good article here: http://www.linux.com/feature/118108 -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Proposal: WLUG and Google Earth
by David McNab 21 Jul '07

21 Jul '07

Hi, For years now, I've been using Google Earth on and off. More and more of New Zealand is now there in good detail, but to this day Hamilton and most other Waikato towns remain a sad archaic green and white blur. I wrote to the Hamilton City Council IT department over a year ago, encouraging them to scan/submit aerial photos, but all I got was a 'we might look into it one of these days' type of response. This gave me the thought that there might be an opportunity for WLUG to boost its profile. What it would require is a small group of volunteers to learn about the Google Earth submission protocols, to source out the best available aerial photos, scan them and submit them into Google Earth. Perhaps some professional digital graphics companies/people might be willing to donate some time and effort in exchange for a share of the publicity. Some of those folks would have pro scanning gear way way beyond the average humble A4 flatbed. I'm sure that the Waikato Times and/or Hamilton Press would be very interested in covering the project, and it could be a good opportunity for WLUG to extol the virtues of F/OSS here in the Waikato. Would be a great look for WLUG, Linux etc if the scanned photos were post-processed with some 1337 GIMP plugins. Thoughts? Cheers David

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 19 Jul '07

19 Jul '07

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm, TW.2.05 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) PeterHarrison on Patent and Copyright issues, OSS in schools.

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And now for something completely pointless
by Ian McDonald 19 Jul '07

19 Jul '07

Turning your desktop cube into an aquarium: http://linuxupdate.blogspot.com/2007/07/compiz-fusion-aquarium.html Note - Compiz Fusion is the name of Compiz now that it has merged with Beryl. -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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position vacant: Web Developer
by John McPherson 17 Jul '07

17 Jul '07

We need the right person to join our small programming team based at our premises in Hamilton. Marathon-Photos.com photographs marathons and endurance events around the world, with the images displayed on the internet for viewing and ordering. Launched in Hamilton in 1999, the business has grown exponentially in the past 18 months. This year we will photograph more than 1 million people in more than 300 events in 30 countries.We also offer a video service to many events. From these, runners are able to either download personal video footage or order a fully interactive DVD. We need a person to help us maintain and develop the website for serving our millions of photos and video clips; someone to work closely with our software developers and graphics designers. Our servers run on a Linux platform. Essential Skills: * C or C++ * scripting in either Perl or python * knowledge and understanding of HTML/XML/HTTP standards and relevant web technologies. Desirable skills: * mysql or postgresql * Linux system administration or experience The expected salary range is around $44k - $55k per annum, negotiable based on your level of experience and qualifications. While the position is based in our relaxed environment, it also allows the opportunity for you to work from home at times. To apply, please send us a CV and a cover letter by email to vacancies(a)marathon-photos.com.

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