Re: Fedora Eight is out on the streets!
Hi, When I lived on the NH seacoast and had DSL, I had no problems. Here in Temple, NH I'm pretty much stuck with Comcast for TV and Internet. I've had nothing but issues with their internet service (and I pay for their "fastest" speed burst option). My Vonage conversations , if they go on for any length of time, are inevitably cutoff and I have to reset the modem to get my internet service back. Downloads and torrents seem sporadic as well, as was indicated in several other emails on this topic. Several family members using the internet simultaneously, results in a slowdown reminiscent of the old college days in "VAX-Land" when the staff upstairs was doing "important work". Comcast has been trying to get me to go over to their VoIP as well, and mumbled something about installing new lines in my house if I did. I've heard that there were others having issues (with Comcast) with regards to their VoIP service as well. Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 15:04:36 -0800 (PST) > From: Bayard Coolidge > Or be a Comcast customer, unless you're VERY patient. > Took 7.5 hours using BitTorrent, average d/l speed purportedly 145 kb/s. > Started at 10:21 AM EST, and finished just a few minutes ago. D/L > behaviour was very bursty, stalling for several minutes at a time and > then cranking at over 900kb/sec. I'm leaving it up for a while to "share I heard, somewhere, that Comcast is actually being sued for violating net neutrality. Supposedly, they're throttling BitTorrent traffic. Sorry, I don't have any links to support this; this info is purely from the rumor mill. :) ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: [GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thurs 15 Feb, Linux Saves Windows Server - Bill Gates Delighted!
Hi Jim, RSVP for two please... Thanks, Mike --- Jim Kuzdrall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Who : Lloyd Kvam, Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee LUG > What : Linux box protecting the Internet from a > Windows server > Where: Martha's Exchange > Day : Thur 15 February **Next Week** (Galileo's > Birthday) > Time : 6:00 PM for grub, 7:30 PM for discussion > > :: Overview > > Want to get the most out of the Linux firewall > technology? Do > iptables, bridging, ebtables, and Ethernet frames > need a good review? > Would you welcome a small, $65 "filter" computer > that better isolates > your computers from Internet attacks? > > Lloyd Kvam uses a delightfully clever reverse > application to review > Linux firewall installation. He placed a small > Linux computer between a > virus-compromised Windows server and the Internet to > intercept spurious > broadcasts from Windows, thereby protecting the > Internet! (And, it was > not necessary to take the Windows machine off-line > for hours to purge > its viruses.) > > Learn about protection strategies, openwrt Linux > for routers, and > the Linksys wrt54gl hardware. Your new prowess may > help you get more > from all your firewall applications. > > >>> RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure > adequate seating. <<< > !!! If you are not a "Regular Attendee", please let > me know. !!! > > Driving directions: > http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange > > Thanks, > > Jim Kuzdrall > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ > gnhlug-announce mailing list > gnhlug-announce@mail.gnhlug.org > http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-announce/ > ___ > gnhlug-discuss mailing list > gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org > http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/ > Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.yahoo.com. Try it now. ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
*NIX on Itanium
Hi All, I recently acquired (gratis) a Compaq ProLiant DL 590/64 Quad Itanium (Merced) server. It has a (4) SCSI drive capacity (hot swap). 7U form factor. 1 GB RAM (64 GB capable). This will be used at home for my tinkering and enjoyment. I have (4) brand new Seagate SCSI drives I can use, (9.1 GB) which would give me about 27 GB in a RAID 5 configuration, which would probably be adequate for my initial purposes. Questions and RFC's are as follows: Reviewing HP/Compaq's forums I don't see much mention of the 590/64, which tells me it is either (A.) a hefty paperweight, or (B.) pretty much trouble free compared to every other HP/Compaq server out there. I'm inclined by virtue of experience to view (A.) as the most likely scenario. Any advice, caveats, or expressions of sympathy? I'm looking for sources (cheapest) for (4) SCSI carriers for same. Also (cheapest) larger capacity SCSI drives, and Memory (cheapest) for same. I usually go to DataMem in Salem, NH... didn't know if someone might have an alternative source. Best choice for *NIX OS for this machine? I have CentOS running well on my old DEC Alpha. Ubuntu running smoothly on some iMac's, I see FreeBSD has a port for IA64, or maybe FC-6 (64bit)? The last time I heard someone say "Itanium" at a LUG meeting, it was followed by hoots of laughter. Thanks, Mike Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Yet more OT humor...
Here's yet another bit of off the mark Linux-oriented humor: http://mirror1.spikedhumor.com/1209/SwitchLinux.swf Mike TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
(OT) Humor...
I just picked up this link courtesy of the TriLUG down in NC... http://stupidvideos.com/video/science_technology/Linux_iPhone_Video/ Mike Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396546091 ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Linux on Compaq Presario Laptop...
Hi All, I recently inherited a fairly new Compaq Presario V2000 Laptop (V2606CU). It came to me with MSW Home on it and I'd like to switch it over to FC, CentOS, or Ubuntu. (Any suggestions or caveats welcome). CPU is a Mobile AMD Sempron Processor 3000+ (787 MHz) Current RAM = 256 MB (I know...) of which 32 MB is shared by the ATI Radeon Express 200M. (system is capable of 2GB, and user can then set video RAM up to 128MB.) 40 GB HDD Matsushita UJDA 770 DVD/CDRW drive RealTek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Broadcom 802.11 b/g WLAN Conexant AC-Link Audio AC 97 Data/FAX Soft modem w Smart CP (Also has a 7+ GB FAT 32 partition loaded with HP's usual extras.) Mike Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Windows look and introductory distros Re: Copy of Kubuntu/Ubuntu?
Hi Bill, Thanks for the info re: PCLinuxOS, and SimplyMepis... I'll be looking at those myself, since I am always "tinkering" with new "flavors" for fun. Thanks again! to Kevin Clark and Ben Scott for volunteering to drop off some discs in timely fashion for Bruce Bateman. Hopefully he'll join us soon on this forum and ask a lot of questions. Mike --- Bill Ricker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While not being able to help with > > > I had a request from a person in Barrington, NH > who > > wants to try Linux for the first time. I was > > scheduled to be in Portsmouth, NH this morning, > for an > > appointment, but ended up re-scheduling for next > week. > > Is there anyone from SLUG who might be able to get > him > > a cd before then? > > the above request, since I'm in BLU territory, > however I'll comment on > the underlying request - > > > He asked that the "flavor" > > be "As similar to 'Windows' as possible..." I was > > going to bring Kubuntu or Ubuntu, but he isn't > being > > picky. > > Ubuntu is pretty good as a starter / switcher > distro. A recent UK > "Linux Format" special issue, which may still be on > major newstands, > focuses on switching from Windows to Ubuntu 6.06 > "Daper Drake LTS". > That's a keeper issue. > > However, in recent UK linux magazines (Format? > User/Pro? I grab both > at MicroCenter, so I forget which) I've seen both > PCLinuxOS [1] and > SimplyMepis [2] reviewed as being simple, > Windows-look-alike, good > first-Linux distros. Mepis is now based on Ubuntu > 6.06 instead of > Debian. I don't use either of these myself, but > might try SimplyMEPIS > for such a purpose, since I'm used to the > Debian/Ubuntu. > > [1] > http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=PCLinuxOS > [2] > http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=mepis > > -- > Bill > [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business (http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com) ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Copy of Kubuntu/Ubuntu?
Hi All, I had a request from a person in Barrington, NH who wants to try Linux for the first time. I was scheduled to be in Portsmouth, NH this morning, for an appointment, but ended up re-scheduling for next week. Is there anyone from SLUG who might be able to get him a cd before then? (I am living out in MerriLUG - MonadLUG territory now). He asked that the "flavor" be "As similar to 'Windows' as possible..." I was going to bring Kubuntu or Ubuntu, but he isn't being picky. If anyone can drop him a copy, I'll give you his address. Thanks, Mike __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Fwd: [TriLUG] Ubuntu Studio
Hi All, Saw this on the TriLUG list and thought it might be of interest... Mike --- Cory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:43:02 -0400 > From: Cory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: trilug@trilug.org > Subject: [TriLUG] Ubuntu Studio > > Hello my name is Cory. I'd like to announce Ubuntu > Studio. Its a Ubuntu > derivative focused on multimedia creation. > > Ubuntu Studio is aimed at the linux audio, video and > graphic enthusiast > as well as professional. Someone who is already > familiar with the > Ubuntu-Gnome environment. > > We are currently looking for packagers and people > with audio hardware > who would like to test our releases. > > For more info please go to http://ubuntustudio.org/ > > > A quick bit about myself because I'm new. > > I'm 30. A stay at home Dad and I just moved from > D.C. to Knightdale. > > -- > TriLUG mailing list: > http://www.trilug.org/mailman/listinfo/trilug > TriLUG Organizational FAQ : http://trilug.org/faq/ > TriLUG Member Services FAQ : > http://members.trilug.org/services_faq/ > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: GNHLUG SLUG - Wiki - 8 May
Hi Dave, Not Tru64, but I do have an old Alpha server (PC164LX - 500MHz) that I got when a raster image processing company was retiring it. It came with NT4, I had it running Debian Woody for a bit, and have tinkered with the idea of running OpenVMS under the hobbyist license. And as "Tollbooth Willy" said... "Welcome ta Woostuh!" Mike --- David Hardy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been on the list for a few years now and > wouldn't dream of heckling Ben > or anyone else here; way in awe of you guys. I've > been running Linux since > RH 6.1 but what I know can fit on the business end > of a pencil compared to > you all. > > In exile from Vermont (temporarily, I hope) my new > gig is in Woostuh Mass as > a sys admin running OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX (on an > Alpha server) while > stepping in the you-know-what from time to time with > the Microsoft stuff, as > they run that on servers and desktops, too. > > Any Tru64 folks out there on this list? > > Hope to see you at the HossTraders event again this > year. > > Dave Hardy > (formerly of Montpelier) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: GNHLUG Nashua, Thr 20 Apr, Eric Eldred explains the CC copyright alternative
Hi, If we need to RSVP for Martha's tomorrow, I figure four people in my group. Mike --- Christopher Schmidt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, Apr 19, 2006 at 05:45:34AM -0500, Jim > Kuzdrall wrote: > > Who : Eric Eldred > > What : Creative Commons copyright alternative > > Where: Martha's Exchange > > Day : Thur 20 Apr (*Tomorrow*) > > Time : 6:00 PM for grub, 7:30 PM for presentation > > Is someone doing an RSVP to Martha's? (I'll be > there, in any case.) > > -- > Christopher Schmidt > Web Developer > ___ > gnhlug-discuss mailing list > gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org > http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Visit LTSP.ORG booth at LinuxWorld...
Hi, You might want to take a look at this site as well: http://www.resara.com/ They are located in Keene, NH and offer a terminal server - thin client solution, based in Linux. --- hewitt_tech <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One booth that had an interesting project on display > was the Linux Terminal Server Project. LTSP provides > terminal services support for Linux. This would > allow you to setup a boot server and any number of > thin/thick clients. One thin client on display at > the booth booted Ubuntu in about 5 seconds and ran > very smoothly. They also had a connection setup to > access a Microsoft Terminal Services server. The > performance wasn't very good but then they had a > molasses slow connection to the server which was > located somewhere out on the internet. > > Good stuff... > > -Alex __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: "Out of scan range"
Thanks Ben! Mission accomplished! Mike --- Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 1/24/06, mike shlitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The issue I have, is that the monitor I > > have available here is older, and when RH boots, I > get > > the msg. "Out of Scan Range". > > That typically means the vertical refresh rate > (measured in Hz) of > the signal being generated at the computer is too > fast for the > monitor. > > > What would be the most sensible way to go about > > changing the monitor settings? ... Is it possible > to > > boot into a "safe" mode in order to change the > > settings via the desktop? > > What you'll want to do is boot into runlevel 3. > Runlevel 5 (the > default on Red Hat, most of the time) goes directly > into X and the GUI > login. Runlevel 3 starts all the same services, but > stays at the > text-mode login on the console. > > To specify the boot runlevel, add it to kernel > boot parameters. > You're most likely using GRUB. When the system > first boots (after > BIOS init and POST), you should get a boot menu. > (It may timeout > after a few seconds, so be ready.) Hit the [A] key > to append boot > parameters. Type a space (to separate from the > previous parameters) > and then a "3" (a bare digit three). Hit [ENTER] to > accept the > parameters and boot into runlevel 3. > > Once you've got a usable console, you can run the > X configuration > utility, and specify that your monitor doesn't > support the higher > refresh rates. If needed, pick a generic monitor > type and limit it to > 60 Hz. > > The command you run to configure X can vary on > different releases of > Red Hat. What release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux > are you running? > > -- Ben > ___ > gnhlug-discuss mailing list > gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org > http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
"Out of scan range"
Hi, I have a server with a recent install of RHEL, which I received from a co-worker to use for testing some software. The issue I have, is that the monitor I have available here is older, and when RH boots, I get the msg. "Out of Scan Range". I can access the scsi drive with a Knoppix Live disc. What would be the most sensible way to go about changing the monitor settings? (Aside from fetching the other monitor, which is out of the question at the moment.) Is it possible to boot into a "safe" mode in order to change the settings via the desktop? Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Software search
Hi, I'm interested in recommendations/opinions of two types of software, something that can be used to generate "trouble tickets" and another that can take log data from server/network feedback and arrange it into a nice report format suitable for sending to a customer. Any advice or caveats would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
OT: commute to Keene
Hi, Sorry for the off-topic post. I was wondering if anyone from the list commutes the 101 corridor to Keene? If so, I'd be interested in carpooling even occasionally. I live just west of Milford. Thanks, Mike __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: One more bites the dust
Hi, I've followed this thread with interest, because I have an old DEC Alpha (PC164LX) that was used as a RIP Server (Raster Image Processing). It has about 128 MB of RAM, and is currently running Debian/Gnu "Woody". I obtained it from a friend who worked for a company out on route 128, that was tossing it. I became acquainted with the Alpha and VAX back in college and thought it would make a fun addition to the home flock. When I received it, it was running NT for Alpha. After some research, I found there wasn't much available software for it and thought I'd tinker with OpenVMS at some point. I've considered adding more RAM, but I'm not sure if it would be worth the expense. I think I downloaded and tried every Linux port for Alpha, but the only one I could get to kick over was Debian. (Not that that's a bad thing...). They did tell me that the machine cost in the vicinity of $40K when new! At any rate, I'd be open to suggestions as to what I can do to "enhance" my Alpha experience. Mike __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: One more bites the dust
--- Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Monday 09 January 2006 00:08, Ben Scott wrote: > > Some general commentary... > ... > > I was once told that NT on the Alpha was fairly > limited in it's > > support for 64-bit operation, and didn't even > properly support the > > large memory model. I think it was by someone > trying to sell OSF/1 > > licenses, though, so that info might be biased. > :) > > Knowing what I do of the NT API at the time NT Alpha > was announced, I am very > doubtful NT could've handled the large memory model. > Maybe, but I remain > very doubtful. I don't ever recall anything in the > MDSN about Alpha's large > memory model, so my guess it that it was never quite > supported. Besides, If > I recall correctly, NT had some major issues with > anything over 2GB at the > time. It's been a while, though, so I could be > mistaken. > > I still probably have some really old NT Alpha MSDN > CDs buried under years of > clutter around here somewhere if anyone is so > masochistic to find out. > However, I'm not so sure I am so masochistic to did > them up from the years > of clutter and dust. > > They'd make good frisbees anyway for the kids. Or > coasters. Or something to > give to your worst enemy. ;-) > > -Fred > ___ > gnhlug-discuss mailing list > gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org > http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss > __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Help me avoid Exchange
Hi, I've been following with interest the discussion re: a replacement for MS Exchange. I have been looking for a viable alternative for having an Exchange server, for some time. I am looking into "Scalix" (http://scalix.com/) and wondered if anyone has yet compiled a list of all the possible FOSS alternatives avilable out there? Mike __ Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. http://brand.yahoo.com/cybergivingweek2005/ ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: December MerriLUG meeting [12/15/2005]
Hi, Planning on attending this evening if all goes well... Mike __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
