Re: [SLUG] HP Photosmart 2575 setup
Hal Ashburner wrote: Probing /dev/usb/lp0... *** Found Photosmart 2570 series but failed to communicate with it! *** Elapsed time for this attempt was 0 second(s). *** Check syslog file for ptal-mlcd error messages. *** See hpoj documentation for troubleshooting information. The key line in syslog appears to my ignorant eye as 'couldn't claim interface 2' I've had a similar problems with a digital camera when permissions weren't set correctly, but it's probably unrelated to this. I have hpijs hplip installed as well as hpoj http://www.linuxprinting.org//show_printer.cgi?recnum=HP-PhotoSmart_2570 So its a 2575 rather than a 2570, which I thought would be unimportant. Anyone got a cluebat handy? I suppose the first thing to check re: usb1 vs usb2 on Dell hardware would be whether the usb controller is actually picking up the device properly. An `lsusb` (with a -v if you're feeling game) will give you all the necessary information about connected devices. If it's not showing up in the list, it's probably hardware related. If it is showing up, it might be some sort of permissions based thing, or maybe some simple misconfiguration with cups that'll take you half an hour to find but end up being a single misplaced character. :-) Check to see what type of USB driver you're using under Linux too (uhci, ohci, ehci) - try swapping them in and out and see whether that makes some sort of difference, especially if it's a usb version compatibility thing. I've had issues with where the device I was connecting to the usb controller was talking in a host mode rather than in the device mode, and hence wasn't showing up to the system it was connected to. I think that would be completely unrelated to your problem (the wonders of poorly written firmware), but I thought i'd throw it in to give you another possible avenue of investigation. :-) Finally, it could be just a driver related thing, with the printer just not wanting to play nice with the Linux USB stack/drivers. I take it you've googled for others instances of this? Good luck to you. Lindsay -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] military uniforms accessories
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Re: [SLUG] [ot] Using telephone wiring for networking?
On Tuesday 06 December 2005 17:36, Robert Collins wrote: On Tue, 2005-12-06 at 14:45 +1100, James Gray wrote: At tleast this was how the regs were written back in '95 when I was AUSTel Certified. Things may have changed - usual disclaimers apply. Jesus thats scarey. Why isn't my power socket AUSTel certified ? Because the assumption is that you are using AUSTel approved network/telephone equipment which has been certified to meet the isolation requirements. I've personally seen what happens to a thin-ether (10base2) network when a PC's power supply decided to send all 240VAC through the motherboard and hence the network card. Goodnight Irene for everything else too. However, the same machine had an AUSTel certified internal (ISA) modem - the PABX it was running through was untouched. See the difference? Sorry, I think my irony was not clear enough. I'm not saying the austel standards based/useless/wrong. I was pointing out that my *power supply* is electrical equipment, connected to the phone network but not certified. So I dont see why *other equipement* cannot also be considered outside the bounds of the standards, because of the same isolation requirements. Ah - gotcha. NFI, I know of one cabler who was not certified and got stung for wiring up a commercial premises that eventually got hooked into the PSTN phone system. When the Telstra (then Telecom) dude showed up he blew the whistle. They (AUSTel et al) seem to be a bit thingy about hard-wired data networks for some reason. James -- It's amazing how nice people are to you when they know you're going away. -- Michael Arlen -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] December get-together #2 Scared Scriptless
Following up from last Sunday's Zig-Zag trip where a few of us made it for a lazy day in the mountains away from the heat. It was suggested I get this announcement out early. This Friday is another excuse for SLUG people and their friends and family to come along to a great night of fun at the Clarence Hotel (corner Crystal St Parramatta Rd Petersham). Scared Scriptless is the aptly named title of a regular Theatre-sports type event where teams compete by hacking together a piece of theatre inspired by audience suggestions, governed by some game rules that go for about 2 to 5 minutes and are then judged by the panel, the winners go to the next heat. It's frequently hillarious and it's great watching amateur thespians under pressure. Show starts at 8pm, tickets $5, food available. I'll be turning up around 7pm in SLUG shirt and cap again. It would be good to get tickets early and sit together but otherwise no booking necessary. Phone 0408 686 201 on the night if you're trying to find us. -- ---GRiP--- Electronic Hobbyist, Former Arcadia BBS nut, Occasional nudist, Linux Guru, SLUG President, AUUG and Linux Australia member, Sydney Flashmobber, Tenpin Bowler, BMX rider, Walker, Raver rave music lover, Big kid that refuses to grow up. I'd make a good family pet, take me home today! Some people actually read these things it seems. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
RE: [SLUG] linux distribution which one?
Thx for the advise -Original Message- From: Matthew Hannigan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 2:07 PM To: Kasim, Yosep Cc: Russell Davie; slug@slug.org.au Subject: Re: [SLUG] linux distribution which one? On Mon, Dec 05, 2005 at 12:32:02PM +1100, Kasim, Yosep wrote: Both server and workstation Pretty much all distros have everything you want out of the box; mail and http servers. I like fedora for servers, because it uses selinux. Meaning that even if you don't stay up to date with security patches the damage might be limited. Matt DISCLAIMER Email Confidentiality Footer This message is for the named person's use only. Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of this message to such person), you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone. If you receive this correspondence in error, please immediately delete it from your system and notify the sender. You must not disclose, copy or rely on any part of this correspondence if you are not the intended recipient. Internet communications are not secure and therefore Harvey Norman does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Harvey Norman. *** -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] Re: [ot] Using telephone wiring for networking?
On Wednesday 07 December 2005 07:58, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tuesday 06 December 2005 13:35, Robert Collins wrote: On Tue, 2005-12-06 at 10:41 +1100, James Gray wrote: AIUI austel certification only kicks in if you are connecting the thing to the phone network. If you happen to have a bunch of copper in the walls, that is not connected to the public network - it does not apply. And by connected to the public network they mean in any way through any device. So even if you isolate your network from the public one with a router or modem etc, you're still deemed to be connected. Not sure if you're still deemed to be connected if the external/public link is wireless though (they are more concerned about electrical isolation than spurious data). At tleast this was how the regs were written back in '95 when I was AUSTel Certified. Things may have changed - usual disclaimers apply. Jesus thats scarey. Why isn't my power socket AUSTel certified ? Because the assumption is that you are using AUSTel approved network/telephone equipment which has been certified to meet the isolation requirements. I've personally seen what happens to a thin-ether (10base2) network when a PC's power supply decided to send all 240VAC through the motherboard and hence the network card. Goodnight Irene for everything else too. However, the same machine had an AUSTel certified internal (ISA) modem - the PABX it was running through was untouched. See the difference? U ... when an elderly and distinguished scientist says something is impossible he's nearly always wrong ... A nic card has an isolating transformer rated to some 1000v between it and the cable. For the 240v to escape A it needs a faulty transformer on A, then to infect B it needs another faulty transformer on B James -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
RE: [SLUG] Re: [ot] Using telephone wiring for networking?
I thought so too, until I tested* some supposedly 1500V transformers of the type used in NICs and found that they broke down at voltages a lot lower than 1500V (I think the lowest was 500V). Unless they are tested (and certified so), they may survive or they may emit smoke. Needless to say I rejected the batch. Now a faulty switch mode power supply could potentially put a lot more than 240V onto the low voltage output, as they switch at a much higher voltage internally, like 400 or 600 V. That would break down an uncertified NIC. Kaboom. - Jill. * that was at Scitec many years ago. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 7 December 2005 11:45 AM To: slug@slug.org.au Subject: [SLUG] Re: [ot] Using telephone wiring for networking? On Wednesday 07 December 2005 07:58, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tuesday 06 December 2005 13:35, Robert Collins wrote: On Tue, 2005-12-06 at 10:41 +1100, James Gray wrote: AIUI austel certification only kicks in if you are connecting the thing to the phone network. If you happen to have a bunch of copper in the walls, that is not connected to the public network - it does not apply. And by connected to the public network they mean in any way through any device. So even if you isolate your network from the public one with a router or modem etc, you're still deemed to be connected. Not sure if you're still deemed to be connected if the external/public link is wireless though (they are more concerned about electrical isolation than spurious data). At tleast this was how the regs were written back in '95 when I was AUSTel Certified. Things may have changed - usual disclaimers apply. Jesus thats scarey. Why isn't my power socket AUSTel certified ? Because the assumption is that you are using AUSTel approved network/telephone equipment which has been certified to meet the isolation requirements. I've personally seen what happens to a thin-ether (10base2) network when a PC's power supply decided to send all 240VAC through the motherboard and hence the network card. Goodnight Irene for everything else too. However, the same machine had an AUSTel certified internal (ISA) modem - the PABX it was running through was untouched. See the difference? U ... when an elderly and distinguished scientist says something is impossible he's nearly always wrong ... A nic card has an isolating transformer rated to some 1000v between it and the cable. For the 240v to escape A it needs a faulty transformer on A, then to infect B it needs another faulty transformer on B James -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] Automatic software requirements documents
Dear list, Is there any software / tools /systems that helps create a software requirement documents? We all know real programmers don't do documentationevil grin but some clients actually require them. The IEEE template is 30 pages without any content. -- Richard Hayes Nada Marketing PO Box 12 Gordon Australia 2072 Tel: +(61-2) 9412 4367 Fax: +(61-2) 9412 4920 Mob: +(61) 0414 618 425 www.nada.com.au -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Automatic software requirements documents
On 12/7/05, Richard Hayes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there any software / tools /systems that helps create a software requirement documents? Yes. There are such things. However, the one I know of best (Rational Requisite Pro) is only available on Windows, at this time. Given that IBM swallowed up Rational's product line, this oversight may be corrected at some point in the future, but at $4K per seat, you may want to look elsewhere -- like here: http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~iany/other/vendors.htm Tess -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Automatic software requirements documents
On Wed Dec 07, 2005 at 23:17:28 +1100, Richard Hayes wrote: Dear list, Is there any software / tools /systems that helps create a software requirement documents? We all know real programmers don't do documentationevil grin but some clients actually require them. The IEEE template is 30 pages without any content. I use a text editor. I foudn this article useful: http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog36.html -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] xscreensaver
Hi all, I have recently converted a few people over to Linux, people who don't want to know or learn about any OS, but just want to use it to get their work done. The result was astounding, my opinion was that Linux was the best OS in the world, but may not be quite ready for non enthusiasts. I was wrong, after setting up all the software they need, they absolutely love it, mainly the fact that it is faster ( no anti spy/virus/ etc. stuff running), they have fewer problems with it and they just love the window manager- Gnome (sorry kde people, but I did try both and they ALL preferred gnome). Anyway, I'm quite pleased that they are using Linux (exclusively I might add) and are referring friends to me all the time, so I want to keep them happy. A request that I got though was for a Christmas themed screen saver, I have had a bit of a look to see if there were any xscreensavers to fit the bill, but so far have come up empty handed. Does anyone know where I can find such a screen saver? Thanks again sluggers Tuxta -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] xscreensaver
This one time, at band camp, tuxta2 wrote: A request that I got though was for a Christmas themed screen saver, I have had a bit of a look to see if there were any xscreensavers to fit the bill, but so far have come up empty handed. Does anyone know where I can find such a screen saver? glsnake has a snowflake model :) More seriously, the FuzzyFlakes hack in xscreensaver is one of my favourites, it looks like snow falling. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
