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WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow
by Meeting Reminder bot 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday April 4th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://zoomin.co.nz/map/nz/hamilton/fairfield/-te+whanau+ptahi/) 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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Ubuntu "Windows install"
by Michael McDonald 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Just did a test install of Ubuntu within Windows. It's a very easy installation and one that an "average" computer user could cope with. The downside, of course, is that Ubuntu is at the mercy of the Windows files system. That shouldn't be too much of a problem. Buoyed by that success, I tried it to do it with Windows 7 Beta. No such luck! Microsoft has changed the boot system and as a result Ubuntu won't boot to finish the installation. It's possible there are a few hacks to get around that. I haven't done any research. No doubt Canonical will devise a way of making it work with Windows 7. I suspect an attempt to do a "manual" install of Ubuntu would result in Windows 7 no longer booting. Michael

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Is recording from an *.m3u stream possible?
by Glyn Webster 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Is there any sort of program (or simple set up) that will automatically record from a *.m3u stream at a particular hour? I.e. like a video recorder. I want to listen to British radio shows that are on at silly hours of the NZ morning: http://resonancefm.com/listen --Glyn

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Connecting to KOL with dialup
by Michael McDonald 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

I set up a user with a trial of Ubuntu, an external modem, and a KOL connection. (Would be lovely to have broadband, but in this situation broadband is "not on"). Dialup seems to be changing! I had a few problems during testing connecting to Xtra (see http://wlug.org.nz/Xtra ) ... Xtra's prompts upset wvdial. I thought "Oh well, if I can get Xtra to connect, I ought to be able to get KOL to talk using the same technique". Trying the usual methods of connecting didn't give any joy, so I used putty to find out what was happening. Name and Password was fine, but then KOL responded with a binary string, repeated every second or so, 6th byte incrementing, for a while and then disconnected. The string is ... ff 03 c0 21 01 dc 00 12 01 04 7f d5 03 04 c0 23 05 06 77 2d 1d b1 (dc was the byte that incremented with each message) Is this familiar to anyone? I haven't rung KOL as the website claims no support for Linux, and I wouldn't expect normal help-desk staff to be able to answer that query anyway. At worst, I've donated, $10 to KOL! Now that the user has the computer, I've got to set up another one for testing. :-) (Not a problem!) Any suggestions? Michael

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Re: [wlug] Where do I go on the Internet ask general questions about Debian Lenny?
by Glyn Webster 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

Thank you, all. I'll be watching the Debian forums and the "debian-user" mailing list now. I didn't know about them. (I'm watching at "debian-user" via Gmane.org's NNTP feed - KNode is nicer to use than Google Groups.) I'm using KDE 3.5 on Debian Lenny. "update-notifier" *says* it will work on KDE. I've followed the advice I just found here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=27109 I think what it says to do is the command-line equivalent to using "System > Preferences > Session", which isn't there in Debian. "update-notify" is running in the background now, and a grey icon appeared (and disappeared) in the KDE System Tray. I'll wait for an update to come up and see what happens. If nothing, I'll subscribe to "debian-user" and ask. On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 4:22:46 pm John Billings wrote: > I find the Debian forums are a good resource: > > http://forums.debian.net/ > > Or using this google interface to the user list: > > http://groups.google.com/group/linux.debian.user/topics > > When I plugged "update-notifier" in the search box on that user list > page, the first thread that came up talks about restoring > update-notifier in gnome: > > http://tinyurl.com/cgg9mr > > There is a panel applet called "notification area", where > update-notifier puts the alert, make sure you have that on one of your > panels. > > Best, > John > > Bruce Kingsbury wrote: > >>> Where do I go on the Internet ask general questions about Debian Lenny? > >>> > >>> (The question is: I've installed 'update-notifier', but it never > >>> notifies me > >>> of any package updates. The README gives me a feeling I'm supposed to > >>> set something up, but I'm not sure what or how.) > > > > At a guess, you probably need to run 'update-notifier' in your Gnome > > or KDE session .. Under Ubuntu it's System > Preferences > Session to > > have things run automatically at login (In Jaunty it's renamed to > > Startup Applications), it's probably somewhere similar in Debian. > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 --Glyn

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 213, Issue 16
by Jaco van der Merwe 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

Thanks for the speedy info. The guys on dd-wrt reckon you may be OK if you implemented strong password. Maybe add a the relevant IP/DNS to a blacklist & remove all tools to download code, like wget, "busybox ftpget" & tftp. Disable ssh & access from outside (besides via VPN). http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=49370&highlight=psyb0t I expect we'll see a patch soon (considering how soon a patch cam out after the "Kaminski bug") - J > From: wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Subject: wlug Digest, Vol 213, Issue 16 > To: wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:08 +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. Worm Targets Linux Routers (James Pluck) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:36:16 +1300 > From: James Pluck <papabearnz(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [wlug] Worm Targets Linux Routers > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Message-ID: <49CC0360.2050701(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > This looks a little upsetting... > > http://www.bit-tech.net/news/bits/2009/03/26/worm-targets-linux-routers/1?t… > > > J > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of wlug Digest, Vol 213, Issue 16 > ************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Got a 2008 financial hangover? Let MSN NZ Money help you recover. http://money.msn.co.nz

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Worm Targets Linux Routers
by James Pluck 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

This looks a little upsetting... http://www.bit-tech.net/news/bits/2009/03/26/worm-targets-linux-routers/1?t… J

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Where do I go on the Internet ask general questions about Debian Lenny?
by Glyn Webster 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Where do I go on the Internet ask general questions about Debian Lenny? (The question is: I've installed 'update-notifier', but it never notifies me of any package updates. The README gives me a feeling I'm supposed to set something up, but I'm not sure what or how.) --Glyn

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situation vacant - Programmer/Developer
by John McPherson 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Global-Pix.com runs several websites, including the Marathon-Photos.com site. In 2008 we photographed more than 2 million athletes in over 450 events through 30 countries - taking more than 6 million images and recording over a thousand hours' worth of video footage. Due to expansion, we are looking for a Programmer to join our small development team based at our office in Hamilton. In this position, you would help maintain and program our back-end systems. While there will be some system administration tasks to be done, the majority of your time will be spent working on software features. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years' programming experience, particularly with the Python programming language. In addition, experience in either of the two following areas would be a distinct advantage: 1) System Administration - for example: * Server internals (eg RAID, SATA, UPSes) * Debian GNU/Linux administration experience * LAN management (configuration, DNS/bind, diagnostics, etc) * Centralised account management - LDAP, SMB, SSH or 2) Video Processing - for example: * good knowledge of video formats and codecs * familiarity with command line video processing tools (eg ffmpeg) * streaming video Salary is negotiable based on skillset and experience. Our office has a small and friendly atmosphere near the middle of the CBD. Please send email to vacancies(a)global-pix.com to apply or request further information. If you reply to this email, beware of the default "Reply-To" header on the WLUG list. -- John McPherson

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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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