Re: [newbie] Disableing Supermount and other fstab questions
On Fri, 12 May 2000, you wrote: :~hi.ive the same problem...but adding user to my fstab doesnt help...i still :~cant mount fs as non-root user..any ideas ? Oh, come on, sure it does. Something like: /dev/fd0/mnt/floppy vfat sync,nosuid,noauto,user,nodev 0 0 will do just fine, trust the daddy. ,-) cu Denis -- - Dr. Denis Havlikhttp://www.ap.univie.ac.at/users/havlik Mandrakesoft||| e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quality Assurance (@ @)(private: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) ---oOO--(_)--OOo- Hey Dad? Can I have the car tonight? :)
Re: [newbie] To all that asked for virus scanner
Nope wrong! I tried to send it to a couple people at the home address On Fri, 12 May 2000, you wrote: :~I am sorry to say that for some unknown reason. I cant send it! :~I have tried over twenty times without success. I am truly sorry :~either Kmail is doing something or the file is too large Please do not send such attachements to the list. Send it to whoever asked for it, or just put it online and post the url... Lot of people access the net using a modem, and not all of them are interested in a virus scanner (or whatever). Therefore, I have set a limit of e-mails size to 100k some time ago. One day I will sit down and write some more inteligent filters as well (like no .doc, no visual basic, flattening the attached .txt and .html, html-ASCII conversion...), but I have no time for it now. yours Denis -- - Dr. Denis Havlikhttp://www.ap.univie.ac.at/users/havlik Mandrakesoft||| e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quality Assurance (@ @)(private: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) ---oOO--(_)--OOo-
Re: [newbie] Antivir: libz... libgz...
Paul I have installed antivir from cd and it works fine. Could it just be the copy you have? If you think so I will be glad to send you a copy of mine Hugh On Wed, 03 May 2000, you wrote: Hi everyone, me again. Sometimes you teach, sometimes you learn. For installing an antivirus package called "antivir" I need to install "libz.rpm" for an installation, this has libgz.so.1 in it. Alas, zlib...rpm is already installed. libz.rpm contains libz.so.1, which is already installed through zlib...rpm. Is there a way to only drag libgz.so.1 from the .rpm file? Or, is there a better antivirus package around that I could install? Paul )0(---)0( Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it. )0([[EMAIL PROTECTED]]-)0( http://nlpagan.net - ICQ 147208 Registered Linux User 174403
Re: [newbie] No sound for Desktop!
Try running sndconfig as root, Sounds like you don't have your sound card setup On Wed, 03 May 2000, you wrote: I have installed Mandrake 7.0 as a dual boot with Windows 98. The only problem I am having is that I get sound ok for my cds but I cannot get any sounds for my desktop! I am using a sound card that I got with my Packard Bell Platinum 4400.
[newbie] UMAX 610s
Does anyone use this scanner and find it always makes your photos a green color. I have increased the gamma to 160 and higher to correct this. Also is it normal for there to be a red stripe down one side of the scanned image? Thanks I am just curious. Hugh
[newbie] Virus!
If you all think about this for a second you may see the Humor in this. Here we are on a Linux users list, And something from M$ shows us how easy it is to infect with Virus and such. I for one can say this is the reason I switched to Mandrake. Along with the Blue screen and countless other problems. Problems I can say I no longer have :) The other topic about html being used in groups like this, Well I don't get mad I just move on to the next letter. Html gives me a headache :) Just my two cents Hugh
Re: [newbie] help( i may have a virus in linux)
Nope I have it too. Arent many virus's out there for Linux On Wed, 26 Jan 2000, you wrote: I found a file in the root directory called core. its icon is round yellow with eyes and a tong sticking out. it was in the root dir. then it showed up on a disk I have used in linux. -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
[newbie] A letter on Mandrake 7 and security
While going through my news groups I found a letter written in about Mandrake. It say much about the new security options. If you care to read it let me know and I can forward it to the list Hugh -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
[newbie] Fwd: [Fwd: Most secure out of the box distribution?]
-- Forwarded Message -- Subject: [Fwd: Most secure "out of the box" distribution?] Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 07:23:30 -0500 From: Hugh Semmler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Path: news.frontiernet.net!nntp.frontiernet.net!nntp.primenet.com!nntp.gctr.net!newsfeed.tli.de!newsfeed01.sul.t-online.de!newsfeed00.sul.t-online.de!t-online.de!newsfeeds.belnet.be!news.belnet.be!news-FFM2.ecrc.net!nntp2.deja.com!nnrp1.deja.com!not-for-mail From: milanuk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.security Subject: Re: Most secure "out of the box" distribution? Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 16:33:02 GMT Organization: Deja.com - Before you buy. Message-ID: 8624ju$chi$[EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 85mvr9$l47$[EMAIL PROTECTED] NNTP-Posting-Host: 209.36.193.2 X-Article-Creation-Date: Tue Jan 18 16:33:02 2000 GMT X-Http-User-Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.0; Windows 95; Nebraska Public Power District; DigExt) X-Http-Proxy: 1.1 x40.deja.com:80 (Squid/1.1.22) for client 209.36.193.2 X-MyDeja-Info: XMYDJUIDmilanuk Xref: news.frontiernet.net comp.os.linux.security:7348 In article 85mvr9$l47$[EMAIL PROTECTED], Paulo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've installed the Mandrake dist (v.7beta), as server/expert and it looks very secure, almost all ports are closed. I haven't yet tried bastille (the hardening scripts for RH 6.0), but I would presume that they are effective. SuSE 6.3 includes several kernel modules, cron scripts, etc. aimed at tightening up security and preventing certain attacks. In addition, harden_suse is a (perl?) script that asks you 9 or 10 questions that will allow you to selectively lock down your box. Luckily it provides a log file and an uninstall script so you can 'undo' this if you got too much security (i.e. not enough usability). Obviously, once you are satisfied w/ your security in this case, you would remove (i.e. archive on a floppy) the logs and uninstall script so as to prevent any tampering, though you have to be root to run them anyway. I sat down and installed Linux-Mandrake 7.0 (Air) last night, and I was fairly impressed w/ the security provisions, at least at first glance. If you do the customized install, you get three security options, i.e. low, medium, and high. High is recommended if you want to use the box for a server. If you do the expert install, you now have 5 choices, ranging from Level 0 (annotated as 'Hello Hackers!' ;) ) to Level 5 (Paranoid). Switching back and forth btwn the main install screen and the syslog screen, I noted a blurb that in level 5, root needed to add specific users to a group ( the exact name escapes me at the moment) so they could even use X. Cool! I took a brief i.e. 5 min tour thru the install and user guide, and there is a section on security, titled MSEC, or something to that effect. In level 5, I believe pretty much everything is closed and the administrator must deliberately open specific ports. Shades of OpenBSD! (Actually, Turbolinux 3.6 was somewhat similar, just not this extreme, in this aspect). Next big suprise was that once you configure your network, you have the option to download and install crypto software, including openssh, openssl, pgp, gnupg, pgpgpg, lynx-ssl, mutt-i, and some (i believe) apache modules. Again, shades of OpenBSD! Sorta like downloading the sslUSA26.tar.gz package during install in OpenBSD. Also, to add the icing to the cake, you can install a hardened kernel w/ several of the known security patches already installed during the initial install. Yahoo! Now before the *bsd fans get out their flamethrowers for my comparing Mandrake to OpenBSD, let me just say that I do not believe for a minute that _any_ linux distro has the benefit of the close attention to detailed security that OpenBSD has benefited from. Linuxes have always focused more on new features and usability. But if Linux-Mandrake 7.0 is a sign of things to come, that may change in the (relatively) near future. Monte -- There are basically three kinds of men. There are the ones who learn by reading. Then there are the few who learn by observation. The rest just have to pee on the electric fence for themselves. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy. --- -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
Re: [newbie] Stupid questions
Glad your an expert. You can now move to the expert list Goodbye On Sun, 16 Jan 2000, you wrote: If you people would read the documentation that comes with EVERY version of LINUX you could probably answer about 90 percent of the RE-ITERATED stupid questions that get asked. Get with the program people. Look in you HOWTO's that come on the CD's. They are also installed on your hard disk if you told it to when you installed Linux. Steve -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
[newbie] Members list
Has anyone had bounced mail saying that you tried to unsubscribe? Maybe after you posted earlier that day? -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
Re: [newbie] is linux meant to be slow??
Well I cant speak for anybody else , But my computer runs at least twice as fast as win98. On Thu, 13 Jan 2000, you wrote: i have mandrake 6.1 and i have win98se. i use win98se quite alot and i found that it is much faster then linux is that meant to be the case?? the kernel installed is 2.2.13.22mdk michael dolan -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
[newbie] Ouestion about list
Has this list gotten real quiet? As In dead ? :) -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
Re: [newbie] Ouestion about list
Never mind I seem to have been removed from the list. Does anyone know what happened? Seems to have happened last week around Friday or Saturday On Tue, 11 Jan 2000, you wrote: Has this list gotten real quiet? As In dead ? :) -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere." -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
Re: [newbie] New For 2000
If you guys want to start a new trend for the new year. Lets try burning guys like this at the stake... Could keep us warm if the power goes out :) Only Joking. Lets impale him Happy new year too you all ! On Thu, 30 Dec 1999, you wrote: Start your own 1-900 business or Adult Web Site Business! People are making $$$ week, after week in the 1-900 business. We'll teach you all of our incredible secrets that will take your new exciting business to a whole new level! It's The Simplest and Most Exciting Business You Could Ever Start! *You'll use our "state" of the art equipment! *You'll use our "Live 1 on 1 Psychics" "Chat Line" girls! *You'll use our incredible Date Line program(s)! No chargebacks! Quick payouts! No expertise needed! Complete programs start at only $99 (no additional charges) The only thing you'll have to do is advertise! This is an excellent turnkey business. We also have excellent turnkey programs if you want to own your own "top" of the line adult web site. ACT NOW!!! For a free color brochure: reply to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=brochure With the following information: Name:_ Address:_ City/State/Zip:_ email address:_ Telephone:_ (optional) /// To be removed permanantly from this list reply to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=remove /// -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
Re: [newbie] ICQ reg. Off topic
Gee thanks John. I have looked at over a half dozen and no luck! Plus a scarch on google hasnt been any help either On Tue, 28 Dec 1999, you wrote: On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: How can someone sign up for ICQ when running Linux? My niece wants to sign up for her own account But ICQNIX doesnt support that feature. I cant find anything on ICQ's site to let her sign up there. Any Ideas? There are other ICQ clients out there, some of which will allow sign-up. Go find 'em and use one of them. John -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
Re: [newbie] Corel Linux
Can I ask what went wrong? I read allot of good things about Coral Linux Must have all been hype! On Tue, 28 Dec 1999, you wrote: Who ever told me that I 99 cents for Corel Linux was too much sure was right. Never had a problem installing any Linux until now. Jeanette -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
Re: [newbie] ICQ reg. Off topic
Thanks for the offer But no need, I used KXICQ to set her up and account I had to search for the files in root to do it though. Cant get the darn thing to run :) Thanks again Hugh On Tue, 28 Dec 1999, you wrote: i use a older ver of licq o7d i belive it works fine in mandrake 6.1 I can put it on a site so you can grab it if you want Steven On Tue, 28 Dec 1999, you wrote: Gee thanks John. I have looked at over a half dozen and no luck! Plus a scarch on google hasnt been any help either On Tue, 28 Dec 1999, you wrote: On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, you wrote: How can someone sign up for ICQ when running Linux? My niece wants to sign up for her own account But ICQNIX doesnt support that feature. I cant find anything on ICQ's site to let her sign up there. Any Ideas? There are other ICQ clients out there, some of which will allow sign-up. Go find 'em and use one of them. John -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere." -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
[newbie] ICQ reg. Off topic
How can someone sign up for ICQ when running Linux? My niece wants to sign up for her own account But ICQNIX doesnt support that feature. I cant find anything on ICQ's site to let her sign up there. Any Ideas? Hugh -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
[newbie] Shockwave
Would anyone know of a shockwave plugin thats a rpm? Or how about a real working sub.? Thanks in advance Hugh -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
Re: [newbie] Re: help I'm recieving hundreds of emails please can you block them (ABUSE#39157)
What do you want? I mean from someone who cant even get off this list LOL On Wed, 22 Dec 1999, you wrote: Excuse me, but this message qualifies as spam... At 09:23 AM 12/22/1999 +, you wrote: Thankyou for your email to Abuse. Unfortunatly we are unable to block specific email that is addressed to your account. The type of email you describe is commonly known as SPAM (or UCE) and it is becomming quite a common problem on the Internet. ...snip -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
[newbie] Just a quick note
To all of you a Merry Christmas. To those of you who don't celebrate Happy Holidays. On another subject, Looks like were getting ADSL here where I live. This alone will make this a great year for me :) Well take care all of you Hugh -- "I haven't lost my mind -- it's backed up on tape somewhere."
Re: [newbie] enough already
Go to the mandrake site and click on lists. Under where you sign up for the list. Click remove with your address Simple I have tried it twice and it works On Sat, 11 Dec 1999, you wrote: I did. I followed them to the letter and i am still not off the list. Plus i have read all the email suggestions EXACTLY and still to no avail. So, chances are that you will continue to see these messages until the problem gets fixed. At 10:58 AM 12-09-1999 -0800, you wrote: Can individuals stop emailing everyone on how to get off this list. If they had kept the original email, it would save us alot of reoccurring emails. When I check my emails in the morning, half are about getting off the list. Read these emails that we are sending about how to get off and save them in a folder. Then in the future (if required) use the right info to unsubscribe. Thank you and I think I speak for everyone. Serpico "You talkin' to me?" -- QOTD: "Every morning I read the obituaries; if my name's not there, I go to work."
Re: [newbie] ICQ
Search for GAIM I think you'll like it works great except for the sound ! At least on mine :) On Sun, 28 Nov 1999, you wrote: Wait, what? There's a version of AIM for Linux? Where? I've been looking all over for one but haven't been able to find it! :3)~~ --- Benjamin Sher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a quick question. I also have AOL's AIM for Linux. Does AIM allow you to connect to ICU, too, or only to AOL's Buddy list? Yours, Benjamin -- Benjamin and Anna Sher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sher's Russian Web http://www.websher.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com
[newbie] Ipchains
Hi I have a question, How do I check to make sure my firewall is loaded and running when I start my box up? I know this a dumb question, But I cant think of the answer TIA Hugh -- The objective of all dedicated employees should be to thoroughly analyze all situations, anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, have answers for these problems, and move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. However, When you are up to your ass in alligators it is difficult to remind yourself your initial objective was to drain the swamp.
[newbie] Front ends for PGP
Hi all, Does anyone know of a front end for pgp the works with kde? The only thing I miss about windoze is the ease of using pgp Thanks in advance Hugh -- The objective of all dedicated employees should be to thoroughly analyze all situations, anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, have answers for these problems, and move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. However, When you are up to your ass in alligators it is difficult to remind yourself your initial objective was to drain the swamp.
Re: [newbie] Posts
Also I might add that if your using PGP you will want the warp set at 75 to keep from haveing problems when you clear sign or encrypt. This is mostly a windoze problem. Hugh On Thu, 23 Sep 1999, you wrote: On Thu, 23 Sep 1999, you wrote: phins13 wrote: I agree. It's gotten so bad I can't even get someone to answer any of my posts. I thought this list was for serious help matters. For those of you that are helping people on this list, I say thanks. Mea Culpa Ive contributed to these threads. That is not, however why I delete your posts. That has to do with the fact that you post all on one long line. There are many who dont set there line wrap and therefor send mail which has no C/R's in it, however Joe reader does not see that, his reader program be it less or more or what ever will split the lines up at around the 78 chars mark. Its us folks who do a reply that see the stuff all on one line as soon as we open the editor. I like you do also sometimes just delete the mail and disregard it. So maybe this is a good thing to say to all the newcommers around here, check your mailer/editors line wrap set it to nothing more than 75 chars. My appologies for the fluff. HTH Bob J. -- Regards Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The objective of all dedicated employees should be to thoroughly analyze all situations, anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, have answers for these problems, and move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. However, When you are up to your ass in alligators it is difficult to remind yourself your initial objective was to drain the swamp.
Re: [newbie] Posts
Thats a WRAP not a warp sorry my startship is in the shop and I worry about it :) Hugh On Thu, 23 Sep 1999, you wrote: On Thu, 23 Sep 1999, you wrote: phins13 wrote: I agree. It's gotten so bad I can't even get someone to answer any of my posts. I thought this list was for serious help matters. For those of you that are helping people on this list, I say thanks. Mea Culpa Ive contributed to these threads. That is not, however why I delete your posts. That has to do with the fact that you post all on one long line. There are many who dont set there line wrap and therefor send mail which has no C/R's in it, however Joe reader does not see that, his reader program be it less or more or what ever will split the lines up at around the 78 chars mark. Its us folks who do a reply that see the stuff all on one line as soon as we open the editor. I like you do also sometimes just delete the mail and disregard it. So maybe this is a good thing to say to all the newcommers around here, check your mailer/editors line wrap set it to nothing more than 75 chars. My appologies for the fluff. HTH Bob J. -- Regards Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The objective of all dedicated employees should be to thoroughly analyze all situations, anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, have answers for these problems, and move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. However, When you are up to your ass in alligators it is difficult to remind yourself your initial objective was to drain the swamp.
Re: [newbie] Posts
With Eudora it worked best at 75. Cant say with others :) On Thu, 23 Sep 1999, you wrote: On Thu, 23 Sep 1999, Hugh Semmler wrote: Also I might add that if your using PGP you will want the warp set at 75 to keep from haveing problems when you clear sign or encrypt. This is mostly a windoze problem. Hugh Acutlayy, the WRAP should be at 76 or 78 perferably. This is due to the way the hash and stuff is put in PGPi [that extra i :)] On Thu, 23 Sep 1999, you wrote: On Thu, 23 Sep 1999, you wrote: phins13 wrote: I agree. It's gotten so bad I can't even get someone to answer any of my posts. I thought this list was for serious help matters. For those of you that are helping people on this list, I say thanks. Mea Culpa Ive contributed to these threads. That is not, however why I delete your posts. That has to do with the fact that you post all on one long line. There are many who dont set there line wrap and therefor send mail which has no C/R's in it, however Joe reader does not see that, his reader program be it less or more or what ever will split the lines up at around the 78 chars mark. Its us folks who do a reply that see the stuff all on one line as soon as we open the editor. I like you do also sometimes just delete the mail and disregard it. So maybe this is a good thing to say to all the newcommers around here, check your mailer/editors line wrap set it to nothing more than 75 chars. My appologies for the fluff. HTH Bob J. -- Regards Richard [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The objective of all dedicated employees should be to thoroughly analyze all situations, anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, have answers for these problems, and move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. However, When you are up to your ass in alligators it is difficult to remind yourself your initial objective was to drain the swamp. -- The objective of all dedicated employees should be to thoroughly analyze all situations, anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, have answers for these problems, and move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. However, When you are up to your ass in alligators it is difficult to remind yourself your initial objective was to drain the swamp.
Re: [newbie] Microwave and Chix
How about girls in astronomy? Any good links ? Oh and you made my dog happy! He doesnt like Linux, He's a win98 kind of dog :) On Wed, 22 Sep 1999, you wrote: These links may help anyone who is into "managing microwaves" through Linux: http://sdcc10.ucsd.edu/~swbrown/ppower/index.html http://members.home.net/ncherry/ AFAIK, these home automation software can already switch lights on and off (and even dim them!) but I could not find any specific info about microwave ovens. But if all you want to use the microwave for is making coffee, try: http://members.home.net/ncherry/common/Coffee/Coffee.html That´s the How-to Coffee homepage. Unfortunately, I could not find any info about Linux lawmowners or walk-the-dog devices. An alternative technique would be the long-term strategy of adding new family members and have them do the job for you in exchange for allowances. Allowances expenditure can be managed with Gnucash (http://www.gnucash.org/). As for "chix" I recommend: http://www.girlgeeks.com/ and http://www.geekgirls.com/mainmenu.htm Good luck, /Gustavo. -- The objective of all dedicated employees should be to thoroughly analyze all situations, anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, have answers for these problems, and move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. However, When you are up to your ass in alligators it is difficult to remind yourself your initial objective was to drain the swamp.
Re: [newbie] Humour
Only if they go down with the plane :) On Wed, 22 Sep 1999, you wrote: Is this Spam??? - Original Message - From: Bluebottle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 10:41 AM Subject: [newbie] Humour Some light relief One night, a Delta twin-engine puddle jumper was flying somewhere above New Jersey. There were five people on board: the pilot, Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, the Dalai Lama, and a hippie. Suddenly, an illegal oxygen generator exploded loudly in the luggage compartment, and the passenger cabin began to fill with smoke. The cockpit door opened, and the pilot burst into the compartment. "Gentlemen," he began, "I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that we're about to crash in New Jersey. The good news is that there are four parachutes, and I have one of them!" With that, the pilot threw open the door and jumped from the plane. Michael Jordan was on his feet in a flash. "Gentlemen," he said, "I am the world's greatest athlete. The world needs great athletes. I think the world's greatest athlete should have a parachute!" With these words, he grabbed one of the remaining parachutes, and hurtled through the door and into the night. Bill Gates rose and said, "Gentlemen, I am the world's smartest man. The world needs smart men. I think the world's smartest man should have a parachute, too." He grabbed one, and out he jumped. The Dalai Lama and the hippie looked at one another. Finally, the Dalai Lama spoke. "My son," he said, "I have lived a satisfying life and have known the bliss of True Enlightenment. You have your life ahead of you; you take a parachute, and I will go down with the plane." The hippie smiled slowly and said, "Hey, don't worry, pop. The world's smartest man just jumped out wearing my backpack." www.goon.freeuk.com -- The objective of all dedicated employees should be to thoroughly analyze all situations, anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, have answers for these problems, and move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. However, When you are up to your ass in alligators it is difficult to remind yourself your initial objective was to drain the swamp.
Re: [[newbie] Cannot detect microwave
I had to stick my head inside to get mine to work! But my hair has fallen out ! :) On Tue, 21 Sep 1999, you wrote: I bought this stupid OS because, the guy at the computer store said, I could manage my microwave with it. How do I detect connect to it? -- The objective of all dedicated employees should be to thoroughly analyze all situations, anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, have answers for these problems, and move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. However, When you are up to your ass in alligators it is difficult to remind yourself your initial objective was to drain the swamp.
Re: [[newbie] Cannot detect microwave
Uh? You were joking right ? :) On Tue, 21 Sep 1999, you wrote: I bought this stupid OS because, the guy at the computer store said, I could manage my microwave with it. How do I detect connect to it? -- The objective of all dedicated employees should be to thoroughly analyze all situations, anticipate all problems prior to their occurrence, have answers for these problems, and move swiftly to solve these problems when called upon. However, When you are up to your ass in alligators it is difficult to remind yourself your initial objective was to drain the swamp.
Re: [newbie] sorting out kppp problems
I used linuxconf. under root to set permission for my user account. I had problems like yours before I remembered to set the permissions I hope this helps Hugh Alan Schussman wrote: Hi everybody- My problem still stems from trying to use ppp as user, rather than root. I can get kppp to do something, but not to successfully negotiate a ppp connection, when I run it as a user. Since I can get kppp to at least dial, I've tried to work backwards from that point, to either debug kppp and get it to actually achieve a ppp connection, or to copy kppp's process and apply it to a script that I can run as user. More details are below: Can anyone help me make sense of this one? kppp dials the modem and -almost- works when I run as user. However, I always get an error after connecting to my ISP, "LCP: timout on config-request", and kppp tells me the remote server may not be configured properly. Running a script from the consoler as root, I can connect just fine. Under kppp, when I run a ps and look at the pppd process, I get this: 100 S root 1196 1185 1 66 0 - 382 do_sel 13:29 ttyS1 00:00:00 \ pppd -detach crtscts defaultroute -chap user alan debug 1) what is -chap doing there? I have pap set in kppp's config; is that possibly the reason for the LCP timeout on cfgreq error? 2) what does kppp do to actually run pppd as root? Whatever I do, I cannot make my term script do anything unless I run it as root. If I can mimic whatever kppp is doing to access pppd and the modem, maybe I can skip it altogether and just keep using my script, but as user rather than root. -- I know the easy answer to that is suid on pppd, but that does nothing for me. In some instances, I get an error that access is prohibited to /dev/ttyS1; in others, I get errors that I can't use "name" with pppd except as root -- are there ways around this? I've been working on this since almost day one of using linux, and keep hoping that by providing more information here I'll get some good ideas. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks much- -alan -- The more things change, the more they stay insane.
