Re: [Dorset] Crontab issue
Excellent! Glad it's working now! Kind regards, Adrian W. 27 Jun 2022 22:36:00 Tim : > Adrian, reading your comment reminded me of something I read about adding a > display option to the script. So I added the line "export DISPLAY=:0.0" and > the script now works with the image being displayed on screen at the > scheduled time from crontab > > regards > > > Tim H > > On 26/06/2022 22:03, Adrian Warman via dorset wrote: >> The reason is that there is no screen on which to display any windows. >> >> A crontab 'job' is running in its own little login. It's a command line >> -only session, hence nowhere to send graphical display output. >> >> The 'no MTA' message is a different thing. The crontab task failed (nowhere >> to display graphic output), so crontab would like to send an error report. >> But there's no email service set up for the OS to use. MTA is Mail Transfer >> Agent, which on Linux is typically sonething like sendmail, but also >> (typically) is not configured and running by default. >> >> Adrian W. >> > > -- > Next meeting: Online, Jitsi, Tuesday, 2022-07-05 20:00 > Check to whom you are replying > Meetings, mailing list, IRC, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk > New thread, don't hijack: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk -- Next meeting: Online, Jitsi, Tuesday, 2022-07-05 20:00 Check to whom you are replying Meetings, mailing list, IRC, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk New thread, don't hijack: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk
[Dorset] Crontab issue
The reason is that there is no screen on which to display any windows. A crontab 'job' is running in its own little login. It's a command line -only session, hence nowhere to send graphical display output. The 'no MTA' message is a different thing. The crontab task failed (nowhere to display graphic output), so crontab would like to send an error report. But there's no email service set up for the OS to use. MTA is Mail Transfer Agent, which on Linux is typically sonething like sendmail, but also (typically) is not configured and running by default. Adrian W. -- Next meeting: Online, Jitsi, Tuesday, 2022-07-05 20:00 Check to whom you are replying Meetings, mailing list, IRC, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk New thread, don't hijack: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk
Re: [Dorset] Social Networking in a Corporate Environment
Atlassian Confuence https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence? You can get a 'starter' licence for between $10 and $30, that will support up to 10 users. Sufficient to try out its capabilities. Adrian On 30 September 2014 14:40, Stephen Wolff step...@maxgatedigital.com wrote: Hi Terry, I believe that the management are not really sure what they want in terms of functionality so are looking for suggestions. We have discussed this locally What's the nature of the information you want to share? Considered blog posts? One-line QA? A curated resource of information? If you can get over the name, then BuddyPress is pretty flexible in terms of tailoring a website for a social network: - https://buddypress.org/ It could be served to an internal company network rather than www, and setup with the feature set which suits (as Ralph says - what do you want to share?) Stephen -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2014-10-07 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2014-10-07 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Linux defragmentation
Yes, they do. There's an excellent article here: http://www.howtogeek.com/115229/htg-explains-why-linux-doesnt-need-defragmenting/ .. which talks all about it. The article also links to a description of various Linux disk utilities - this is well-worth reading for more details. HTH, Adrian On 20 December 2013 16:14, p.lane p.l...@lectrics.co.uk wrote: Knowledgable peeps. Is it necessary to defrag Linux based partitions? I was taught that defragging UNIX partitions wasn't ever necessary because UNIX 'conspired to defragment'. ie from the outset of creating data, semi-smart data handling routines logically distributed file fragments about the partition for optimal function and retrieval. Does anyone know if various Linux distro's have similar functionality? thanks. -- P.Lane Poole Dorset -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2014-01-07 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2014-01-07 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Open Source Document Management Tools
Without knowing a bit more about the number of users, numbers of files, platforms, etc., it's hard to make specific suggestions. However... Might you consider a combination of git plus one of the many git GUI interfaces for the basic storage versioning and control? Out of the box, git supports some astonishing powerful content search (cf http://www.jayway.com/2012/01/25/finding-with-git/ ) For more advanced searching, you might well be better off doing a regular snapshot of the current files (easy using git) and searching those, using a tool such as recoll ( http://www.lesbonscomptes.com/recoll/index.html ) HTH, Adrian On 30 September 2013 17:36, Simon P Smith simon.sm...@askitsdone.co.ukwrote: On 30/09/2013 14:41, d-...@hadrian-way.co.uk wrote: Is this too much to ask for? We have identified a few tools, but a recommendation goes a long way. Terry, I find Feng Office pretty good for the basics; it's solid and reliable but only renders a few file-types to the browser ( mind maps, pdf) the rest you download or checkout which is fine for my purposes. it does much more than documents but it is fine at that. http://www.fengoffice.com/web/ Cheers Simon -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2013-10-01 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2013-10-01 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Laptop advice please
Just a thought - but might a Chromebook suffice? The Acer C7 is £199, has the basic hardware spec you indicate, and can be configured to boot into Linux (proper) as well... On 12 August 2013 08:54, Clive Wills ecwi...@talktalk.net wrote: Hi All Last night my laptop cover/screen broke again for the second time at the hinge. (Dell Inspiron 1525) It cost over £80 to repair last time and the same has happened this time, it looks as if the hinge puts a strain on the cover. As the laptop is getting old I'm thinking of a new one but what to get? Intel i3 with 300-500Gb drive, good screen and either HDMI or VGA output for the projector, SD card slot and Intel wireless N. I use it as my main PC, nothing special requiring speed or high graphics other than camera pictures, (minor improvements, cropping and aperture adjustments). Price range £200-£400 and wondered about a Tablet but it must have a keyboard, I can't get on with 'on screen' ones (Paul's Asus Transformer looked good but not now available). Does anyone know what to avoid as some of the specs I'm not sure on as it will only be running Linux (do not want M$!!!). It needs to run LibreOffice, Firefox, Thunderbird, and Digikam; I'm on Mint 14 cinnamon at moment. Keen on NovaTec as it's local (Portsmouth) and they give good service but don't know anything about Linux. HP, Acer and Asus seem to be OK but have heard of some problems with Linux on some models. Any help please? -- /Clive / /Powered by Linux Open Software / // -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2013-08-06 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dor...@mailman.lug.org.**ukdorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2013-08-06 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Best starter programming language
I think Leo's recommendation is Python. In any event, I would also recommend it. It's platform-agnostic, it's used by big companies (Google, anyone?), it can be run in a simple, interpreter-like way (single line Basic, anyone?), it supports object-oriented programming, there's lots of documentation and examples freely available,... Adrian On 15 September 2012 15:01, Andrew Drapper and...@drapper.com wrote: *Leo Laporte*, (The Tech Guy) always recommends a programming language that will not take you very far, but lays VERY good foundations for good habits of programming that make moving on to more complicated languages easier. Does anyone know what this is. I keep saying every time he mentions it... I must remember that for my children But you know... Andrew Drapper On 15 September 2012 13:22, cawi...@talktalk.net wrote: Hi All My 12 year old grandson has asked 'Which is the best Programming Language to learn?' - over to you all!! Please remember he is 12 years old and has just started senior school here in Switzerland. I've suggested he ought to lean a cross platform language but I don't know which one. (C, C++, Python, Ruby, Jarva?) He has a windows 98 laptop and a MAC at home and I assume a Windows macine at school. At the moment he is learning to touch type (at school) and uses Libre Office and Firefox at home. He is also interested to programme his Lego Mindstorm but does not have anyone to support him and finds it frustrating when stuck. Any suggestions please? -- *Clive Wills* /Powered by Linux Open Source Software/// -- Next meeting: 2012-10-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dor...@mailman.lug.org.**ukdorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue -- Next meeting: 2012-10-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue -- Next meeting: 2012-10-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Kwallet problem
As far as I know, Thunderbird has no awareness of KDE in general. It is desktop-platform agnostic. Certainly, using Thunderbird does not result in any entries in Kwallet. So, most likely when you started Kmail for the first time, that action initiated the task of putting some data into Kwallet. I would also guess that since you started Kmail once before, it may now be trying to start automatically each time you login and as part of that is asking Kwallet for mail-related passwords. I don't use Kmail myself, so I can't offer detailed suggestions, but things I would consider trying: - Checking to prevent automatic Kmail startup during login. - Deleting the Kwallet entries for mail (after backing up the contents). To back up the contents of Kwallet, simply use the File - Export option. This allows you to create a clear-text XML file containing all the details stored in Kwallet. NB: Clear-text means that all passwords are in the clear, as well! HTH, Adrian On 11 May 2012 10:08, Peter Merchant madsmad...@netscape.net wrote: When I start the computer (kubuntu the latest), I get a prompt for the kwallet password to allow Mail of type Imap email server to run. I don't know what this is, but I have recently installed Thunderbird, transferred all my mail from evolution across, and am using that now. I did try to run kmail, but didn't complete the connection process. In Kwallet, there are two items under Mailtransports/passwords, but one is a nine digit number and one is a ten digit number. Does anyone know how to relate this number to the application so that I can delete the offender? I hope that if I do that it will stop this logon prompt and give me a clue to what is the application to remove. Thanks, Peter M. -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday 2012-06-12 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dor...@mailman.lug.org.**ukdorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday 2012-06-12 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
