Re: [Hampshire] UK ISP TalkTalk Monitoring its Customers Online Activity Without Consent
At 10:20 29/07/2010, you wrote: > "UK ISP TalkTalk Monitoring its Customers Online Activity Without Consent This, if true, would seem to be yet another clear breach of the Regulatory of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. But good luck trying to get that enforced - the police have been singularly unwilling even to investigate such criminal activity in the past. Unfortunately so, with financial online crime being left to the banks to sort out as well. Like they are going to do anything about it when their reputation is at stake. > As a pipex customer it looks like I am being monitored and I am wondering > if the only way to stop it is to use a blocklist program? The only way to stop such behaviour is to make in commercially unviable. Ring up TalkTalk, tell them how disgusted you are with their behaviour, then migrate to an ISP with some basic level of ethics[1] Apparently migrating from talk talk is notoriously difficult. Is it something like 3 months before you can get the ombudsman involved? Too long to be without internet unless i go with cable and virgin I guess. Martin N Moderator of MiniDisc,amithlonopen,bwfc Yahoogroups -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Letter to investors
Keith Edmunds > On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:13:15 +0100, l...@interlinux.co.uk said: > >> Just wanted to tack this feature list > > Just a thought: next time you have your BizHat on, you may want to compile > a list of benefits. You can derive benefits from features by adding "which > means that..." after the feature, although it's much harder to do. For > example, my car has a six speed gearbox (feature) which means that it is > more economical on motorways (benefit). People buy benefits, not features > (although cosmetics, with their invented-sounding contents, and mobile > phones, with their AMOLED screens, seem to be exceptions to this rule). > > You may also find that the benefit derived from a given feature depends > upon the audience. Easy example: all the software supplied by us is Open > Source, which means that [...]. To a programmer, a user, a finance > director and to FAST, the benefits differ (or even disappear). Thanks Keith, will take some more doing but essential really. BizHat back on next week. --- Re-tack - (Inc a few more) DIASER is for long term digital archive storage, it securely... 1) Accumulates 2) Geo-Duplicates 3) Manages * Engineered storage architecture * Exists and operates in dedicated user accounts * Flat, human readable storage structure * Highly resilient and robust * Large volume capacity (TB's) * Low operational and maintenance overheads * Manage independently from a Perl enabled workstation * Manage long-term archives * Migratable nodes * Multiple configuration files for multiple installations * Perl installer and configurator * Powered by rsync and OpenSSH * Repair tool * Scalable * Secure design * Simple configuration file and format * Standards compliant * Stats and analysis tools built-in * Straightforward upgrade procedure * Use commodity disks for robust storage * UTC Time Zone compensation mechanism * Works with existing backup infrastructures * 3 replicating storage nodes -- http://interlinux.co.uk - Interlinux Services DIASER RoadMap http://bit.ly/1Vtdp5 -- This message has been scanned by MailScanner. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Letter to investors
On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:13:15 +0100, l...@interlinux.co.uk said: > Just wanted to tack this feature list Just a thought: next time you have your BizHat on, you may want to compile a list of benefits. You can derive benefits from features by adding "which means that..." after the feature, although it's much harder to do. For example, my car has a six speed gearbox (feature) which means that it is more economical on motorways (benefit). People buy benefits, not features (although cosmetics, with their invented-sounding contents, and mobile phones, with their AMOLED screens, seem to be exceptions to this rule). You may also find that the benefit derived from a given feature depends upon the audience. Easy example: all the software supplied by us is Open Source, which means that [...]. To a programmer, a user, a finance director and to FAST, the benefits differ (or even disappear). -- Keith Edmunds +-+ |Tiger Computing Ltd| Helping businesses make the most of Linux | | "The Linux Specialists" | http://www.tiger-computing.co.uk | +-+ -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Letter to investors
Vic wrote: > I'm afraid I've fallen at the first hurdle; I've done some reading on DIASER, but I've yet to understand what it offers me over and above something like MooseFS and losetup -e... (I) Damian wrote: >For a start, and I believe this is quite visible, no system modifications are >required for installation. There is no master-slave arrangement and the whole >systems lives in user space which lends itself to easy management, migration >and future self healing. Just wanted to tack this feature list I have extracted from my coding and docs, good to pause at this point to reflect. I must admit I have been very involved at code/SVN level and I have neglected some of the outward facing presentation. New overview diagram next while I have my business hat on. DIASER is for long term digital archive storage, it securely... 1) Accumulates 2) Geo-Duplicates 3) Manages * Engineered storage architecture * Exists and operates in dedicated user accounts * Flat, human readable storage structure * Highly resilient and robust * Large volume capacity (TB's) * Low operational and maintenance overheads * Manage independently from a Perl enabled workstation * Manage long-term archives * Migratable nodes * Multiple configuration files for multiple installations * Perl installer and configurator * Powered by rsync and OpenSSH * Scalable * Secure design * Simple configuration file and format * Standards compliant * Stats and analysis tools built-in * Use commodity disks for robust storage * UTC Time Zone compensation mechanism * Works with existing backup infrastructures * 3 replicating storage nodes -- http://interlinux.co.uk - Interlinux Services DIASER RoadMap http://bit.ly/1Vtdp5 -- This message has been scanned by MailScanner. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Fwd: July 2010 User Group News
Latest O'Reilly News letter. -- Forwarded Message -- Subject: July 2010 User Group News Date: Wednesday 28 Jul 2010, 16:54:25 From: "Josette Garcia" To: "chair...@hants.lug.org.uk" O'Reilly User Group Newsletter: June Issue Dear Adam, If you are not one of the lucky ones that is enjoying the sunshine and a relaxing vacation, why not read our July User Group Newsletter! You might find there some great opportunities to share with your members. More webcasts http://connect.oreilly.co.uk/oreillyuklz//lz.aspx?p1=05068S54&w=1064&cID=0&cValue=1 New conferences that you might want to attend as well as some O'Reilly conferences http://connect.oreilly.co.uk/oreillyuklz//lz.aspx?p1=05068S54&w=1065&cID=0&cValue=1 in the US. More books available for review Talking about books available for review, I am a little disappointed by the poor number of requests which of course means the poor number of review published. Is there something I can do to help you and your members to facilitate the "Book Review" process? The User Group Newsletter, July issue can be seen here. http://connect.oreilly.co.uk/oreillyuklz//lz.aspx?p1=05068S54&p=1&cID=0&cValue=1 Talk to you soon! Josette * You are receiving this email because you are a User Group contact for the O'Reilly UK User Group Programme. If you would like to stop receiving this newsletter please unsubscribe here: http://connect.oreilly.co.uk/oreillyuklz//preference.aspx?p1=05068S54&p=1 O'Reilly UK Limited, 4 Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7HR, UK Tel: +44 (0)1252 711776 Website http://connect.oreilly.co.uk/oreillyuklz//lz.aspx?p1=05068S54&w=191&cID=0&cValue=1 Euro Blog http://connect.oreilly.co.uk/oreillyuklz//lz.aspx?p1=05068S54&w=192&cID=0&cValue=1 Twitter http://connect.oreilly.co.uk/oreillyuklz//lz.aspx?p1=05068S54&w=193&cID=0&cValue=1 - -- Adam Trickett Overton, HANTS, UK Blessed are the pessimists, for they test their backups. -- anon -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Virgin media: good and bad
> -Original Message- > From: hampshire-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk [mailto:hampshire- > boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Vic > Sent: 27 July 2010 10:48 > To: hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Virgin media: good and bad [snip] > Nevertheless, if Outlook can connect when given the credentials manually, > but not do it automatically, then it is an Outlook problem. That might be > exacerbated by Virgin being the proverbial chocolate teapot, but the core > cause is Outlook failing to handlecredentials properly. Thanks very much to all who replied. An incredibly simple fix sufficed. I simply installed Thunderbird and told it to collect my ntlworld mail - leaving outlook to handle my zen mail. Thunderbird is not as fussy as Outlook in constantly asking for passwords and Outlook is remembering the zen passwords. Job done - and I've learned a bit about the route command in Windows toboot. Cheers Rob -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Slightly OT: domain reg and hosting recommendations
On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:43:35 +0100 Chris Liddell wrote: > Hi, > > A friend asked me to help register a domain and setup web space, and > it's a few years since I did that before. I've had a nose round the > web and got what I think are a couple of decent suggestions to put > forward. > > But I know several people on here have their own domains and web > sites, so in case I missed any good ones: any recommendations of > companies that offer, preferably, both domain registration and site > hosting. > > I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest, but good value, with > good service (I'd prefer to avoid being called upon every week to > sort a problem or "translate" between the support and my friend!). > A vote for Nethosted - http://www.nethosted.co.uk Regards David -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] UK ISP TalkTalk Monitoring its Customers Online Activity Without Consent
Keith Edmunds wrote: On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:56:54 +0100, m.nutt...@ukonline.co.uk said: I am wondering if the only way to stop it is to use a blocklist program? Assuming the story is true, you'd rather continue to give your money to such a company and try to cover your steps than change ISPs? It is rumored that BT/Phorm monitor traffic over its IPstream - including that of any reseller ISP's so quite a few of the smaller ISP's that promise to not snoop have to use backhaul and you end up being snooped upon anyway. I would have thought that BT/Phorm sniffing *my* packets when they have no contractual relationship with me would be very very suspect. But BT have been issued with a "get out of jail free" card before :-) IMHO BT are the next BP - and going by their support and customer service, they seem to *want* to fail as badly. Jacqui -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Slightly OT: domain reg and hosting recommendations
I use Netweaver, and they have been great. On 29 July 2010 15:22, Tim wrote: > On Thursday 29 July 2010 09:43:35 Chris Liddell wrote: > > Hi, > > > > A friend asked me to help register a domain and setup web space, and > > it's a few years since I did that before. I've had a nose round the web > > and got what I think are a couple of decent suggestions to put forward. > > > > But I know several people on here have their own domains and web sites, > > so in case I missed any good ones: any recommendations of companies that > > offer, preferably, both domain registration and site hosting. > > > > I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest, but good value, with good > > service (I'd prefer to avoid being called upon every week to sort a > > problem or "translate" between the support and my friend!). > > > > Cheers folks, > > > > Chris > > > > I use TSOHost, http://www.tsohost.co.uk/ small company first class > service for > both domain registration and hosting > > Tim > > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > -- > -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Slightly OT: domain reg and hosting recommendations
On Thursday 29 July 2010 09:43:35 Chris Liddell wrote: > Hi, > > A friend asked me to help register a domain and setup web space, and > it's a few years since I did that before. I've had a nose round the web > and got what I think are a couple of decent suggestions to put forward. > > But I know several people on here have their own domains and web sites, > so in case I missed any good ones: any recommendations of companies that > offer, preferably, both domain registration and site hosting. > > I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest, but good value, with good > service (I'd prefer to avoid being called upon every week to sort a > problem or "translate" between the support and my friend!). > > Cheers folks, > > Chris > I use TSOHost, http://www.tsohost.co.uk/ small company first class service for both domain registration and hosting Tim -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] VNC to MacOS
I'm trying to connect to a MacOS X (10.5) server box in a rack on
the other side of campus. In theory, VNC should work for this, yet:
h...@shades:~$ xtightvncviewer ${server}:0
Connected to RFB server, using protocol version 3.8
Server did not offer supported security type
I've tried xtightvncviewer, xvnc4viewer, gvncviewer, and all three
report essentially the same problem.
We've found someone suggesting to use "last available release from
TightVNC web site", but that seems to be v2.0, which is Windows-only;
The latest version for Linux is 1.3.10 (I've got 1.3.9 here).
Has anyone managed the above feat using Linux?
Hugo.
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Re: [Hampshire] UK ISP TalkTalk Monitoring its Customers Online Activity Without Consent
> "UK ISP TalkTalk Monitoring its Customers Online Activity Without Consent This, if true, would seem to be yet another clear breach of the Regulatory of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. But good luck trying to get that enforced - the police have been singularly unwilling even to investigate such criminal activity in the past. > As a pipex customer it looks like I am being monitored and I am wondering > if the only way to stop it is to use a blocklist program? The only way to stop such behaviour is to make in commercially unviable. Ring up TalkTalk, tell them how disgusted you are with their behaviour, then migrate to an ISP with some basic level of ethics[1]. Vic. [1] i.e. not BT. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Slightly OT: domain reg and hosting recommendations
Hi, A friend asked me to help register a domain and setup web space, and it's a few years since I did that before. I've had a nose round the web and got what I think are a couple of decent suggestions to put forward. But I know several people on here have their own domains and web sites, so in case I missed any good ones: any recommendations of companies that offer, preferably, both domain registration and site hosting. I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest, but good value, with good service (I'd prefer to avoid being called upon every week to sort a problem or "translate" between the support and my friend!). Cheers folks, Chris -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
