Inexpensive hardware at Staples
Thought I'd mention that Staples has some very inexpensive hardware for sale this weekend, if anyone's shopping. After rebates (which you can do online and yes, that's easy(tm)): 250 Gb Western Digital External Drive (USB2): $89 Linksys Wireless Router WRT-54GC - the C is for compact - it's around 5 on a side!: $20 Wired router/switch : $10 (no-name brand) 3' power strip: free Easy Button: $4.99 Ted Roche Ted Roche Associates, LLC http://www.tedroche.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Inexpensive hardware at Staples
On Tuesday 09 May 2006 7:21 am, Ted Roche wrote: Linksys Wireless Router WRT-54GC - the C is for compact - it's around 5 on a side!: $20 I recommend against this. A friend bought this, and it was not able to broadcast its signal 2 rooms away. It also turned into a brick when installing a firmware update. My friend went out and bought the WRT54G. The signal strength in the other room is fine. (BTW: Linksys sent him a new C model). -- Jerry Feldman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boston Linux and Unix user group http://www.blu.org PGP key id:C5061EA9 PGP Key fingerprint:053C 73EC 3AC1 5C44 3E14 9245 FB00 3ED5 C506 1EA9 ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Inexpensive hardware at Staples
On 5/9/06, Ted Roche [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Linksys Wireless Router WRT-54GC - the C is for compact - it'saround 5 on a side!: $20The newer WRT-54G no longer run linux. As of v5, they cut the ram and flash in half and run vxworks. The overall production cost is less then before. They do offer the WRT-54GL does run linux as v4 and earlier do. I don't think you'll see many discounts on them though :-( -- A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures.- Daniel Webster
Re: Inexpensive hardware at Staples
Yes, the older v3/4 machines (or the new -GL routers) are the ones you want if you want to hack them with Linux. I've got two of them (and had a third hanging out my window for Hosstraders last weekend). However, if you'd like a teeny one to throw in the bottom of your bag of tricks for onsite consulting, the little units look intriguing. I'd expect they're under-powered and under-featured, but caveat emptor! On the DLSLUG mailing list a few months ago we talked about the different versions of WRT-54G's and how to pick out the hackable ones: http://dlslug.org/pipermail/dlslug-discuss/2005-November/000151.html On May 9, 2006, at 8:36 AM, Tom Buskey wrote: The newer WRT-54G no longer run linux. As of v5, they cut the ram and flash in half and run vxworks. The overall production cost is less then before. They do offer the WRT-54GL does run linux as v4 and earlier do. I don't think you'll see many discounts on them though :-( Ted Roche Ted Roche Associates, LLC http://www.tedroche.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Inexpensive hardware at Staples
Review of the WRT-54GC. Based on the schematics, I think this has 4 Mb RAM, which makes me think it is a vxWorks model as well. Too bad. http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Contentpa=showpagepid=12 On May 9, 2006, at 7:21 AM, Ted Roche wrote: Thought I'd mention that Staples has some very inexpensive hardware for sale this weekend, if anyone's shopping. After rebates (which you can do online and yes, that's easy(tm)): Linksys Wireless Router WRT-54GC - the C is for compact - it's around 5 on a side!: $20 ... Ted Roche Ted Roche Associates, LLC http://www.tedroche.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Hosstraders Spring 2006 - What a Blast!
Additional photos uploaded, courtesy of Bill Sconce: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/143593564/in/photostream/ On May 7, 2006, at 2:25 PM, Ted Roche wrote: If you missed it, you missed a great time. Let me tell you a bit of what happened from my perspective. Pictures can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/141296192/in/photostream/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/hosstraders/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/gnhlug/ Ted Roche Ted Roche Associates, LLC http://www.tedroche.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Inexpensive hardware at Staples
Tom Buskey wrote: The newer WRT-54G no longer run linux. As of v5, they cut the ram and flash in half and run vxworks. ...as I discovered when I tried to flash a pair to use as a wireless bridge. :-( Good to know there's still a Linux-based line though. They've been real handy to solve problems cheaply. -- Dan Jenkins ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Rastech Inc., Bedford, NH, USA --- 1-603-206-9951 *** Technical Support for over a Quarter Century ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
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Auto mounting usb device on linux server
Hey all - I'm hoping somebody might be able to point out a suggestion or solution for the following. What I have is a Debian (sarge) server, and a couple of usb storage devices. What I want to do is to find a way that when I plug in one of the storage devices, that the server will automagically mount the device. Extra points if I can also kick off a script once the drive is mounted. I tried the usbmount package, but it doesn't seem to work at all. All of the /media/usb* directories have been created, but nothing gets mounted when I plug in the device. I should also mention that I don't know for sure which usb slot the storage device will be plugged into, nor can I guarantee that it will be the only usb device plugged in. Currently, when I plug in my 256MB pen drive, I see the following in the logs: == daemon.log == May 9 21:50:42 localhost udev[3507]: creating device node '/dev/sdb' == messages == May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: usb 1-1: new full speed USB device using address 4 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: scsi2 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Vendor: Model: USB DISK 12X Rev: PMAP May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: SCSI device sdb: 487424 512-byte hdwr sectors (250 MB) May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: sdb: assuming Write Enabled May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: /dev/scsi/host2/bus0/target0/lun0: p1 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Attached scsi removable disk sdb at scsi2, channel 0, id 0, lun 0 == syslog == May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: usb 1-1: new full speed USB device using address 4 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: scsi2 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Vendor: Model: USB DISK 12X Rev: PMAP May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: SCSI device sdb: 487424 512-byte hdwr sectors (250 MB) May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: sdb: assuming Write Enabled May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: sdb: assuming drive cache: write through May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: /dev/scsi/host2/bus0/target0/lun0: p1 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Attached scsi removable disk sdb at scsi2, channel 0, id 0, lun 0 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: USB Mass Storage device found at 4 May 9 21:50:42 localhost udev[3507]: creating device node '/dev/sdb' == messages == May 9 21:50:43 localhost scsi.agent[3491]: sd_mod: loaded sucessfully (for disk) May 9 21:50:43 localhost usb.agent[3466]: usb-storage: already loaded == syslog == May 9 21:50:43 localhost scsi.agent[3491]: sd_mod: loaded sucessfully (for disk) May 9 21:50:43 localhost usb.agent[3466]: usb-storage: already loaded == daemon.log == May 9 21:50:44 localhost udev[3554]: creating device node '/dev/sdb1' == syslog == May 9 21:50:44 localhost udev[3554]: creating device node '/dev/sdb1' Anybody have any suggestions? -- Cole Tuininga [EMAIL PROTECTED] Code Energy (http://www.code-energy.com/) ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Auto mounting usb device on linux server
I believe you want to look at hald/udev. There are scripts in there that the kernel calls when it detects a new USB device. Also, all USB devices have a UUID, that I *think* appears in lsusb output as 'iSerial'. Not sure here, maybe someone with more knowledge can comment here. --Bruce Cole Tuininga wrote: Hey all - I'm hoping somebody might be able to point out a suggestion or solution for the following. What I have is a Debian (sarge) server, and a couple of usb storage devices. What I want to do is to find a way that when I plug in one of the storage devices, that the server will automagically mount the device. Extra points if I can also kick off a script once the drive is mounted. I tried the usbmount package, but it doesn't seem to work at all. All of the /media/usb* directories have been created, but nothing gets mounted when I plug in the device. I should also mention that I don't know for sure which usb slot the storage device will be plugged into, nor can I guarantee that it will be the only usb device plugged in. Currently, when I plug in my 256MB pen drive, I see the following in the logs: == daemon.log == May 9 21:50:42 localhost udev[3507]: creating device node '/dev/sdb' == messages == May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: usb 1-1: new full speed USB device using address 4 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: scsi2 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Vendor: Model: USB DISK 12X Rev: PMAP May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: SCSI device sdb: 487424 512-byte hdwr sectors (250 MB) May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: sdb: assuming Write Enabled May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: /dev/scsi/host2/bus0/target0/lun0: p1 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Attached scsi removable disk sdb at scsi2, channel 0, id 0, lun 0 == syslog == May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: usb 1-1: new full speed USB device using address 4 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: scsi2 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Vendor: Model: USB DISK 12X Rev: PMAP May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: SCSI device sdb: 487424 512-byte hdwr sectors (250 MB) May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: sdb: assuming Write Enabled May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: sdb: assuming drive cache: write through May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: /dev/scsi/host2/bus0/target0/lun0: p1 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: Attached scsi removable disk sdb at scsi2, channel 0, id 0, lun 0 May 9 21:50:42 localhost kernel: USB Mass Storage device found at 4 May 9 21:50:42 localhost udev[3507]: creating device node '/dev/sdb' == messages == May 9 21:50:43 localhost scsi.agent[3491]: sd_mod: loaded sucessfully (for disk) May 9 21:50:43 localhost usb.agent[3466]: usb-storage: already loaded == syslog == May 9 21:50:43 localhost scsi.agent[3491]: sd_mod: loaded sucessfully (for disk) May 9 21:50:43 localhost usb.agent[3466]: usb-storage: already loaded == daemon.log == May 9 21:50:44 localhost udev[3554]: creating device node '/dev/sdb1' == syslog == May 9 21:50:44 localhost udev[3554]: creating device node '/dev/sdb1' Anybody have any suggestions? ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Inexpensive hardware at Staples
250 Gb Western Digital External Drive (USB2): $89 Is that Linux friendly? The one touch backup software advertised on the package made me question if it might require proprietary drivers. If I can plug-and-go on a modern Linux w/ USB mass storage support, this would be great. -- Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Auto mounting usb device on linux server
On Tuesday 09 May 2006 09:52 pm, Cole Tuininga wrote:
device. Extra points if I can also kick off a script once the drive
is mounted.
This is what I do to find the auto-mounted usb drive. From your
log, it appears that all the same information is there. You can have
the whole backup script if you are interested.
Jim Kuzdrall
# 8. Find flash, sd?1, using /proc information-
set -- $( ls /proc/scsi/usb-storage)
cnt=0
while [ $1 != ] ; do
cat /proc/scsi/usb-storage/$1 | grep $SER_NR /dev/null
# zero means 'found'
if [ $? -eq 0 ] ; then
FLASH_LET=${T[cnt]}
FLASH_DEV=/dev/sd${FLASH_LET}1
echo Flash found at ${FLASH_DEV} $LOG_FN
break
fi
let cnt = cnt + 1
shift
done
if [ $1 = ] ; then
echo Finished with error; Flash disk not found | tee -a $LOG_FN
exit 5
fi
# 9. Make flash storage mount directory, if needed -
# USB usually has the device mounted somewhere; if so, find out where
TMP=$(mount | grep $FLASH_DEV )
if [ $TMP = ] ; then
if [ ! -d $FLASH_MNT ] ; then
mkdir --parents $FLASH_MNT
fi
mount $FLASH_DEV $FLASH_MNT
else
TMP=${TMP#*on\ }
FLASH_MNT=${TMP%\ type*}
FLASH_DIR=$FLASH_MNT/aaa_bkup
fi
if [ ! -d $FLASH_DIR ] ; then
mkdir --parents $FLASH_DIR
fi
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