Re: Ubuntu discs for Jerusalem Linux Club Instaparty

2007-10-16 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
The JLC will be nice opportunity to order ubuntu stickers: http://system76.com/article_info.php?articles_id=9 Is there any wiki or site regarding JLC, general info, procedures, responsibilities? Just wanted to share my customizations on ubuntu 7.04 (after clean install): 1) Install ssh (would

OpenStreetMap project

2007-10-02 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hi, Some time ago here was discussion about http://www.freemap.co.il/ which turned out to be commercial project in disguse. Recently I got involved in truly open street mapping project http://openstreetmap.org. I have created an wiki page to unify all Israel-related edits over here:

UPS with USB that can be monitored from Linux

2007-10-02 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, I am looking for UPS that can be monitored from Linux with following requirements: * Can be purchased in Israel (as well as a spare batteries) * Have output of 800+ Watts for 10+ minutes (to hold several computers) * Can be monitored over USB connector (of type B), and not over RS-232

Re: Scanning a book

2007-10-01 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
xsane has multipage mode. You can scan the pages one by one and then assemble them into single pdf. On 10/1/07, Avi Rozen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe gscan2pdf fits the bill. Haven't tried it myself. http://gscan2pdf.sourceforge.net/ Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote: Someone lent me a

Re: OpenMoko

2007-07-09 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Would it be supported in Israel cellular providers? AFAIK it is GSM based phone. I would know for sure on next monday, when I will have access to the phone. -- Arieh = To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word

Re: 301 Debian repository permenantly moved

2007-06-08 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, I suggest to make up a independent domain name for the debian mirror in Israel. The domain should be used to point directly and only to the debian mirror, so there would be no problems to point it to some other place (should the need arise). If you can use ftp.il.debian.org - perfect. If

Re: 301 Debian repository permenantly moved

2007-06-07 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, If anyone is using mirror.hamakor.org.il, please update your config files to use http://mirror.isoc.org.il/pub/debian instead. * You should warn people in advance (here and not on http://mirror.hamakor.org.il/ page). * The new address is not working, but following works

Re: Linux Friendly ? - Musings

2007-05-02 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hi, I have similar idea, with focus on open (opposite of locked-in) lifestyle in Israel. To concentrate on Linux is too narrow vision. The site would have recommendations for services in Israel that don't try to force users to a specific way of doing things: - Allow (or even encourage) usage

Re: system wait on SATA 7200 10k rpm drive

2007-04-17 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hi, output of vmstat: # vmstat 5 procs ---memory-- ---swap-- -io --system-- cpu r b swpd free buff cache si sobibo incs us sy id wa 2 13100 10448 232800 33134400 208 1180 4384 8 23 4 66 0 13100 9116

Re: Wireless PCI card that can act as Access Point ?

2007-04-16 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hi, I assume you want to use your box as router+WiFi or such. Instead of building the configuration from scratch, I would recommend to look at LinkSys WRT54GL, which is availabe on zap: http://web.zap.co.il/models.asp?sog=keyword=WRT54GL And then reflash it with Linux:

Linux friendly hardware RAID card in Israel

2007-04-15 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hi, Can anyone recommend me Linux friendly hardware RAID card with following features: - Available for purchase from Israel company or reseller - SATA support for 4 drives or more - Open source driver included in latests 2.6 kernel - Must support true HW RAID[0,1,5] raid, when BIOS and

Re: Streaming Video Server

2007-04-11 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, Are there any mature FOSS solutions for streaming video content? We use vlc for streaming to WMP, and Darwin for streaming 3gp streams to mobile phones and Linux platforms. -- Arieh

Re: Firefox and any credit card services company

2007-04-05 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, I know, that Isracard's website works if you use User Agent Switcher extension of Firefox. What is status of Mozilla/Firefox support of websites of other Israel-accessible credit cards? Share your experiences please! For CAL site, it is possible to log in if you switch user

Firefox and any credit card services company

2007-04-04 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, I know, that Isracard's website works if you use User Agent Switcher extension of Firefox. What is status of Mozilla/Firefox support of websites of other Israel-accessible credit cards? Share your experiences please! -- Arieh

Re: Misrad HaPnim on Iceweasel 2.0.0.3

2007-04-04 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello Jonathan, So it looks as the problem is with some clueless webmasters and programmers. I am already working with such webmaster on one big site (pointing out problems with javascript). They are open for suggestion and already implemented several changes I proposed. Do you or somebody

Lirc remote file for a HOT remote control??

2007-03-31 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, Does anyone know the LIRC name (or have a file) for the HOT remote control. The codes can differ depending on IR receiver, connection type or CPU speed (!) you use. For best results, you should record the codes yourself using irrecord program. -- Arieh

Re: Blackberry and FOSS servers

2007-03-24 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, Is there any point in using a blackberry as an IMAP client? Blackberry server can be configured to use IMAP or POP3 to fetch emails and forward them to the Blackberry. You do need proprietary solutions to be able to share calendars on-line. The Zimbra

Re: Leumit not working in Firefox

2007-03-12 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hi, Fortunately, health care clinics in Israel are doing whatever they can to retain peoples, especially the young and healthy ones. If we can wrap the firefox requirement into something like the other health clinics _does_ allows clients to..., they would listen. So my questions are: 1.

Re: ies4linux (was Re: Firefox and Isracard)

2007-02-25 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, Can anyone recommend israel-available credit card service with firefox-compliant web interface? -- Arieh

Re: MySQL vs. Microsoft Access

2007-02-18 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, On 2/18/07, Uri Even-Chen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/18/07, Arieh Skliarouk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see only-tables conversion as good first step. There is howto on access-mysql conversion: http://www.kitebird.com/articles/access-migrate.html There is a great feature we use

Re: MySQL vs. Microsoft Access

2007-02-18 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello Uri, Is it possible to define Primary Keys and Foreign Keys with more than one field? I used Access to define keys with up to 5 fields. You will get most reliable answer by trying the migration. The Access visual interface is very convenient. Does MySQL have a similar interface?

Re: Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

2007-02-18 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hi, I'd like to discuss Hebrew related issues regarding the device, but I don't feel it's On Topic enough to bother all the list... IMHO, hebrew issues on Linux-based PDA is very well on-topic on the list. Even if only two peoples participate, the emails will remain searchable in archives.

Re: Linux servers vs. Microsoft servers

2007-02-17 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello Uri, But if we do decide to convert, we will convert only the tables (there are at least 50 of them) and not the entire program. I see only-tables conversion as good first step. There is howto on access-mysql conversion: http://www.kitebird.com/articles/access-migrate.html How many

Firefox and egov:fines payment

2007-02-14 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello, I tried to pay my fine using web interface on following URL: http://ecom.gov.il/police Unfortunately, each time I filled name, date, fine amount and pressed Ishur, the system returned me to the same page, with highlighted error message, that if there are discrepancies between your data

Re: Recomendation for a new linux computer

2007-02-07 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hi, As a long time Linux user, I decided to replace my old faithful Pentium 3 computer to a newer x86_64 bit one. I am long-time Linux user and I plan to buy my next computer trying knoppix on it. Yes, in the shop, together with the technican. Then leave the knoppix CD as a present. You

Re: Recomendation for a new linux computer

2007-02-07 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hi, I am long-time Linux user and I plan to buy my next computer trying knoppix on it Well, Knoppix is a very good test but there's only that much you can check in a 10min Linux session Right, knoppix will transparently fall back to VESA if it sees unsupported video card (ATI, NVidia).

Re: [OT] - The dangers of using windows

2007-01-29 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello Jonathan, So the solution to the content problem on the client side has to be to put the browser in some kind of sandbox and have a mechanism for cleaning the sandbox every X minutes. There is sandbox app for windows:

Firefox and HighLearn

2006-12-24 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hi, HighLearn system (which BGU uses as well) is product of commercial company at following URL: http://www.britannica-ks.com/index.asp - Arieh On 12/23/06, Dan Kenigsberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Haifa University's HighLearn system (used to disseminate course material) did not even let

Re: Linux on PDA in Israel

2006-06-25 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Did you buy it in Isreal?No, asked a friend to buy it in USA. BTW, I am looking for cellular phone with Zaurus features. For several years already. In vain.There were many models, that I initially thought that it is the model I want, but later, my expectations were proved wrong. The latests model

ICQ in sendsms 3.11 broken

2006-05-30 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello Nadav,Seemingly ICQ decided to stop the SMS sending from their web interface, and now allow only in-protocol SMS sending. Page http://www.icq.com/sms/login.php returns an error, and alternative web page is nowhere to be found.-- Arieh

Re: Linux on PDA in Israel

2006-05-10 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello,FYI, I hacked the keymap file for hebrew. I have submitted it to opie-multikey for inclusion:http://bugs.openembedded.org/show_bug.cgi?id=962 I have added the resulting screenshot (the system text editor is not BiDi aware though).-- Arieh hebrew.png Description: PNG image

Linux on PDA in Israel

2006-04-27 Thread Arieh Skliarouk
Hello,Sometime ago I bought Linux based PDA - Zaurus SL-5500. I have installed OpenZaurus 3.5.4 on it and using it for various tasks:* books reader (with cyrillic)* mp3 and ogg player* dictionary (english-russian) * some blessings holder (I read them through opera on locally installed