Re: [newbie] Good Programming Editor
I don't know how you would do that with Moonshine unless you had access to your file through NFS or SMB. If the files are on your own server I would recommend configuring one of those to gain access to your files on the server. "Maghera, Gabor" wrote: How do I do remote editing without having to upload the file each time I save? And how do I open it, in the first place, from a remote location, without the help of an FTP program? I heard Agne ftp is the component responsible for this, but I cannot find any documentation on it. Thanks, Gabor
[newbie] Strange messages in my log files.
I found this in my /var/log/messages log: kernel: ip_masq_ftp OUT: got PASV I find no indication that anything was transfered in the xferlog file. This is on a home server and I know for a fact that my family and I haven't been using FTP. In fact no one was logged on at the time of the message. Could this be an indication that someone is using my server as a WAREZ site? Thanks.
[newbie] Does PortSentry need to be recomiled after a kernel upgrade?
I will be upgrading my kernel soon and I was wondering if anyone knows if PortSentry will have to be recompiled to work properly? Thanks
[newbie] Sendmail
I was told that if I remove the -bd flag from the script that starts sendmail, it would no longer listen to port 25. This is exactly what I want but I don't know what script I need to edit. (Mandrake 6.0) Does anyone know what script / file I need to edit? Thanks
[newbie] Background jobs
I need to start a job in the background (jobname ) but sometimes I need to bring it back to the forground to "talk to it" and then put it back into the background. Can anyone tell me how to do this? Thanks.
[newbie] Blocking @HOME with ipchains - Can they tell?
I got tired of @HOME running scans on my system so I blocked them with: ipchains -I input -p TCP -s 24.4.254.140 -d 0/0 80 -j DENY -l ipchains -I input -p TCP -s 24.4.254.141 -d 0/0 80 -j DENY -l Can they tell that they're blocked or does it just look like I'm not running any services? Thanks.
[newbie] Blocking access to my web server for a particular IP address... How?
How can I block access to my web server to a particular IP address? Thanks.
[newbie] Apache fails to start.
When I try starting my Apache web server with: /usr/sbin/httpd -f /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf I get the messages: BUG IN DYNAMIC LINKER ld.so: dynamic-link.h: 57: elf_get_dynamic_info: Assertion `! "bad dynamic tag"' failed! Anyone know what it is trying to tell me?
[newbie] How do I bring eth0 down?
I have a Linux server that I use for IP Masq. I wish to bring the ethernet card to the outside down before lowering my firewall to do work on the server. (I have has a LOT of attacks.) I would just unplug the cable modem but when I do that there are a lot of time out problems (delays) I was hoping that I could avoid these by taking the eth0 card off-line. (It may not help but It's worth a try.) Can someone tell me how to bring this card down (and back up.) without rebooting the server? Thanks
[newbie] tgz files
Are tgz files the same as tar.gz files? If not how do I decompress them? Thanks
[newbie] My FTP server stopped working.
My FTP server suddenly stopped working. I find this in my /var/log/messages file: Oct 14 15:22:35 C287853-A ftpd[25111]: FTP server (BeroFTPD 1.3.4(1) Wed Aug 25 18:35:09 CEST 1999) ready. Oct 14 15:22:35 C287853-A ftpd[25111]: Cannot bind socket: Address already in use Does anyone know what I need to do to fix this? Thanks.
[newbie] Log file questions.
Below is an example from my messages log. I think someone it trying to crack my box but I'm too green to know what he's doing. Are there books or doc files that I can read so that I can understand these files without constantly asking for help? How ever while I learn. HELP! What is this guy doing? Thanks! I think Mr/Ms "powertech" is trying to crack my Linux box. What do you think? (I'm a newbe and need to find doc files so I can understand this stuff. Please let me know what this guy is up to! Thanks!) My messages log shows the following: Oct 10 03:26:18 C287853-A identd[14840]: Connection from powertech.no.eu.dal.net Oct 10 03:26:18 C287853-A identd[14840]: from: 195.159.0.91 powertech.no.eu.dal.net ) for: 64860, Oct 10 03:26:18 C287853-A identd[14840]: Returned: 64860 , : NO-USER Oct 10 03:26:33 C287853-A identd[14843]: Connection from powertech.no.eu.dal.net Oct 10 03:26:33 C287853-A identd[14842]: Connection from powertech.no.eu.dal.net Oct 10 03:26:34 C287853-A identd[14843]: from: 195.159.0.91 powertech.no.eu.dal.net ) for: 64866, Oct 10 03:26:34 C287853-A identd[14842]: from: 195.159.0.91 powertech.no.eu.dal.net ) for: 64867, Oct 10 03:26:34 C287853-A identd[14842]: Returned: 64867 , : NO-USER Oct 10 03:26:34 C287853-A identd[14843]: Returned: 64866 , : NO-USER Oct 10 03:26:44 C287853-A identd[14845]: Connection from powertech.no.eu.dal.net Oct 10 03:26:44 C287853-A identd[14846]: Connection from powertech.no.eu.dal.net Oct 10 03:26:44 C287853-A identd[14845]: from: 195.159.0.91 powertech.no.eu.dal.net ) for: 64870, Oct 10 03:26:45 C287853-A identd[14845]: Returned: 64870 , : NO-USER Oct 10 03:26:45 C287853-A identd[14846]: from: 195.159.0.91 powertech.no.eu.dal.net ) for: 64871, Oct 10 03:26:45 C287853-A identd[14846]: Returned: 64871 , : NO-USER Oct 10 03:27:13 C287853-A telnetd[14841]: ttloop: peer died: Invalid or incomplete multibyte or wide character Oct 10 03:27:21 C287853-A telnetd[14844]: ttloop: peer died: Invalid or incomplete multibyte or wide character Oct 10 03:27:32 C287853-A telnetd[14847]: ttloop: peer died: Invalid or incomplete multibyte or wide character
[newbie] How do I turn in a hacker?
My secure log showed the following entries: Oct 6 16:45:12 C287853-A ipop3d[11229]: connect from 193.137.8.223 Oct 6 16:45:12 C287853-A ipop3d[11229]: error: cannot execute /usr/sbin/ipop3d: No such file or directory nslookup 193.137.8.223 Name:oboe.dsi.uminho.pt Address: 193.137.8.223 He's running an apache webserver and his name is Jorge Figueiredo . Even with all of this information I'm not sure how to contact his ISP. Any suggestions? Thanks
Re: [newbie] How do I turn in a hacker?
Thanks Steve, I have a zero tolerance for probing. One person pointed out to me that because this guy has a fixed IP address and would therefore have to be a moron to try cracking into other computers from his IP address, it is likely that the computer with this address has been cracked and is being used by the "Dark Side." Anyway, I didn't have any luck with whois, so I have no way of turning him in or warning him. -Original Message- From: Steve Philp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, October 07, 1999 8:07 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] How do I turn in a hacker? "Eric L. Damron" wrote: My secure log showed the following entries: Oct 6 16:45:12 C287853-A ipop3d[11229]: connect from 193.137.8.223 Oct 6 16:45:12 C287853-A ipop3d[11229]: error: cannot execute /usr/sbin/ipop3d: No such file or directory nslookup 193.137.8.223 Name:oboe.dsi.uminho.pt Address: 193.137.8.223 He's running an apache webserver and his name is Jorge Figueiredo . Even with all of this information I'm not sure how to contact his ISP. Any suggestions? Thanks Unless this is happening frequently, I'd cool my jets on the "hacker" (BTW, the term is cracker, not hacker). One probe does not a hack make. As for contacting his ISP, use whois to lookup InterNIC information on the domain, find out who his providers are, then contact them. -- Steve Philp Network Administrator Advance Packaging Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[newbie] Mandrake 6.0 to Mandrake 6.1 - - - Worth the effort??
I'm running Mandrake 6.0 with all the patches. If I take the time to upgrade to 6.1 what will it give me?
[newbie] Where can I find kdoc
I installed the K-Development IDE onto my Mandrake distribution of Linux but it need a few more files/packages to completely setup. One of them is kdoc. I have searched the Mandrake site but I don't find it. Can anyone tell me where I might locate this package. I also need the following: sgml2html glimpse glimpseindex a2ps Thanks
[newbie] undefined reference to xmalloc, xfree
I'm trying to compile and everything needed to get K-Develop IDE fully functional. This is very difficult for me because it requires so many packages (Not all of which are RPMs). I believe that I'm making good progress but when I try to compile glimpse I get the error message: Undefined reference to xmalloc Undefined reference to xfree Am I missing some libraries or what? Thanks
[newbie] KDE Libraries... Where?
Can someone tell me where Mandrake 6.0 puts the KDE libraries? The K-Develop IDE is asking for them but I can't seem to find them anywhere! Thanks
[newbie] Is g++ and gcc the same compiler???
I want to install the K-Development package. The instructions say that I need g++ 2.7.2/g++ 2.8.1/egcs 1.1 (or compatible), available at http://www.gnu.org. I went out to the sight but didn't find g++. I found gcc which is also a C++ compiler but is it the same compiler?? How can I tell if I already have g++ 2.7.2 on my system? Thanks
Re: [newbie] How do U edit smb.conf?
Sevatio, Samba comes with a really nice utility called SWAT. (Samba Web Administration Tool) It is run through your Web browser. Type http:// Your IP Address:901 -Original Message- From: Sevatio Octavio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, September 25, 1999 9:11 PM Subject: [newbie] How do U edit smb.conf? What program do you use to edit smb.conf? I used a text editor and it looked like a bunch of gibberish. Seve
[newbie] K-Development IDE
I'm trying to get the K-Development IDE to compile using Mandrake 6.0. When I type ./configure it does a bunch of checking but errors off giving this output: checking whether the C++ compiler (g++ -s) works . . . no configure: error: installation or configuration problem: C++ compiler cannot create executables. Can anyone tell from this what I need to do? Thanks.
Re: [newbie] K-Development IDE
I have successfuly installed the K-Development IDE! It looks fantastic. However (there's always a however isn't there?) the first time I ran it it configured itself and told me that it was missing about six files. Preventing me from doing several things including debugging inside the IDE! I have looked in the list of RPM files that came with Mandrake 6.0 but I can't find these. I need to know two things: 1. Where can I find the missing files? 2. How can I make the K-Development IDE go through its configuration again? The files are: sgml2html kdoc glimpse glimpseindex a2ps kdbg Thanks.
[newbie] How do you stop people from using your server as a spam relay???
It appears that some jerk may be trying to use my Linux server to relay mail. I don't know if he succeeded or not but I don't to take any chances. Short of killing all mail services how can I make using my Linux box as a relay VERY difficult? Thanks.
Re: [newbie] PLEASE! What do these log entries mean?!?
Ripcrd6, Although my last post concerns the same problem it also contains new information. I want to know what this guy did on my server. Turning off sendmail forever isn't an option. And I have never "serfed as root." So please, If you have nothing positive to add then don't respond. Thank you -Original Message- From: Ripcrd6 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 1:11 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] PLEASE! What do these log entries mean?!? Please only start one thread on a subject. Did you see what Steve Philip wrote? He said turn off Sendmail for a starter. Please listen and don't panic. If you don't know how to shut off sendmail, from command line type "setup" and choose "system services" from the menu. Then uncheck the sendmail daemon in the list of service launched at startup. You may need to restart or kill the sendmail daemon next. I believe you can "psaux" from command line to show all processes running and look for the ID number of the sendmail daemon. Then issue the "kill -sendmail ID#" and I think this will do it. Brian P.S. I'm new too, but I read a lot before I started surfing as root and allowed someone to "get root" Good Luck -Original Message- From: Eric L. Damron I have found that people unknown are attacking my linux box! The following entries were found in maillog: snip horrible whining sound Please! If anyone knows what this jerk is trying to do and How I can stop him PLEASE let me know! Thanks.
Re: [newbie] PLEASE! What do these log entries mean?!?
Thank You -Original Message- From: Axalon Bloodstone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 1:32 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] PLEASE! What do these log entries mean?!? On Wed, 22 Sep 1999, Eric L. Damron wrote: I have found that people unknown are attacking my linux box! The following entries were found in maillog: Sep 15 07:09:07 C287853-A sendmail[1979]: NOQUEUE: [157.89.64.77]: VRFY guest Sep 15 07:09:07 C287853-A sendmail[1980]: NOQUEUE: [157.89.64.77]: VRFY decode Sep 15 07:09:07 C287853-A sendmail[1981]: NOQUEUE: [157.89.64.77]: VRFY bbs Sep 15 07:09:07 C287853-A sendmail[1982]: NOQUEUE: [157.89.64.77]: VRFY lp Sep 15 07:09:07 C287853-A sendmail[1983]: NOQUEUE: [157.89.64.77]: VRFY uudecode Sep 15 07:09:07 C287853-A sendmail[1977]: NOQUEUE: "wiz" command from [157.89.64.77] (157.89.64.77) Sep 15 07:09:07 C287853-A sendmail[1977]: NOQUEUE: "debug" command from [157.89.64.77] (157.89.64.77) (WHAT THE HELL IS THE "WIZ" COMMAND. AND THE "DEBUG" COMMAND!! Please! If anyone knows what this jerk is trying to do and How I can stop him PLEASE let me know! Thanks. ipchains -I input -s 157.89.64.77/0 -d 0/0 -j REJECT -- MandrakeSoft http://www.mandrakesoft.com/ --Axalon
Re: [newbie] How do I install php-3_0_9_tar.tar
Thanks Brett! Sorry if I seemed a little cranky in my last message. I've covered so much ground in such a short time that I'm going brain dead. I want to create a web site that interfaces with the PostgresSQL backend. I also need to protect various parts of my web site via logins. I have a ton of projects and am feeling very overwhelmed right now. Thanks for all of your help. It is appreciated! -Original Message- From: Brett Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, September 19, 1999 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] How do I install php-3_0_9_tar.tar setting it up is not to difficult if your comfortable with Linux, but if your completely green it will be tough. Go to this site and download the .pdf file that covers web database set up (www.sfu.ca/~yzhang/linux). You will have to RTFM, but it's a good how-to that covers it well without to much overhead. He also has a good how-to on samba, setting up a webmail service, ip masq, and apache+mod_ssl+php. I remember a failure when building one of the packages using this guide, but it was an easy fix. I you run into it drop me a line. Go ahead and download and build apache as per the guide, don't use the pre-built one from mandrake. Good luck, let me know if I can help. By the way what are your plans with php3?
[newbie] My logging has stopped!
What do I need to do to setup system logging again? (/var/log/secure, xferlog, etc) Can anyone tell me all of the steps I need to take to implement system logging as if I were implementing it for the first time. Thanks.
[newbie] Samba and Epson Stylus Pro Printer.
Has anyone used a shared injet printer with Samba? My windows client won't let me create the share because it says that the printer is off-line. I used SWAT to setup the printer and it does show up in the browsing list for the server. I'm using Red Hat 6.0 (Mandrake 6.0) and the printer is an Epson Stylus Pro. I have the printer connected to the printer port of the server. (The printer is NOT networked with a CARD and RJ45 cable.)
[newbie] Has anyone used a Win98 client to access a PostgresSQL server?
I wish to write some VB or C++ apps for windows clients that would access a PostgresSQL database. I have done this with Microsoft databases but I would like to get away from Microsoft servers in favor of Linux. Are there ODBC drives that will work on the clients? What needs to be done on the server side? Thanks.
[newbie] How do I install php-3_0_9_tar.tar
I need to install PHP. I picked up PHP-3_0_9_tar.tar from http://www.downloadsafari.com How do I know that this file will work with Mandrake 6.0 (RedHat 6.0) How do I install it? Thanks
Re: [newbie] How do I install php-3_0_9_tar.tar
Thanks for the info Brett. And BTW I am a newbie to Linux and I have been RTFM almost constantly and I'm getting F*king tired of RTFM so if I can get a little information without RTFM, I certainly will. So, If anyone out there can tell me how to install a "tar.gz" file so that I don't have to RTFM I would appreciate it! Thanks. -Original Message- From: Brett Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, September 18, 1999 7:21 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] How do I install php-3_0_9_tar.tar Downloaded it with winblows? It should be php-3.0.9.tar.gz. You should go download the newest tar file "3.0.12" from php.net, and while your there RTFM. Note: It may be installed on your sys already. Run "rpm -q php" In the future go to a real software database site (freshmeat.net), that has the current tar files for any given software package. On Sat, 18 Sep 1999, you wrote: I need to install PHP. I picked up PHP-3_0_9_tar.tar from http://www.downloadsafari.com How do I know that this file will work with Mandrake 6.0 (RedHat 6.0) How do I install it? Thanks -- Brett Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[newbie] Samba and Epson Stylus Pro Printer.
I have an Epson Stylus Pro hanging off my Linux server. I can print fine from the Linux box and I have configured Samba as follows: [Epson Stylus Pro] comment = Epson Color Ink Jet path = /var/spool/samba print ok = Yes When I try to attach to the printer my windows 98 client says that the printer is off-line. Can anyone help? Thanks
[newbie] How do I troubleshoot Telnet?
Are there any step by step instructions for troubleshooting a telnet server? Mine was working but somehow I mangaged to screw it up. Now when I telnet into it I get the message "Connection Lost." It doesn't even ask me for a username / password anymore. Thanks.
[newbie] Postgres is running! Now what?
Now that I have Postgres running how do I interface with it? Are there ODBC drivers out there for it? What about frontends? Case tools? Thanks.
Re: [newbie] PostgresSQL - Thanks Steve!
Thanks Steve! I followed your instructions and I'm up and running!
