Re: [SLUG] Netcomm Nb9W - any problems with Linux?
Hi Ben and Ben, Thanks for the feedback. Regards, Patrick Hi all, I'm with TPG and thinking of using their VOIP service. To do so I'll need to get an NB9W - my current modem only has one port and no phone port. Apparently the NB9w uses an SPI firewall. Wikipedia lists the following pitfall: Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, uses TCP window scaling for non-http (web) connections. So do Linux kernels from versions 2.6.8 on. This behavior is incompatible with some firewalls that use SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) as found in routers like the snip Thanks for any information or referral. Regards, Patrick -- Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 -- 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] hardware for Asterisk server - Digium TDM400P, X100P FXO??
On Sat, February 2, 2008 12:37, Sonia Hamilton wrote: I'm doing some volunteer work with a non-profit (in Guatemala), and they want me to set up a small Asterisk server (as they've been waiting 2 weeks for the PABX serviceman to come out and he charges $US75/hr - expensive for a 3rd world country). I just want to check with the Asterisk 'experts' that I'm on the right track with hardware: * they have 3 analog phone lines, which would therefore require a PCI card with 3 FXO modules? Correct. They are the red modules, the FXS modules are green. The populated product number is TDM03B. That is the TDM400P card complete with 0 FXS modules and the 3 FXO modules. * at the high end, I've recommended a Digium Wildcard TDM400P with 4 x FXO's ($US421) - does this sound right? I have had no problems with genuine Digium products. * at the low end, I've recommended a X100P FXO PCI ($US29.95) - does this sound right? I have heard reports of problems with this product, but no personal experience. Comments about the above hardware, or recommendations for cheaper/better hardware? I'm aware of the goodness of echo cancellation, a decent server and an FXS module for connecting an analog handset for emergencies I assume that you will be using digital handsets. You might need a FXS module on the card to drive a fax, or as you say, an analoge handset. The populated product number then becomes TDM13B. As this is Guatamala then there is no ACMA problem, but in AU you would have to buy them from a source that has A-tick approvals; I use http://www.austechpartnerships.com/atp/ - I think it's going to be a process of showing them what Asterisk can do, then getting money for a proper server/addins/cards/etc. Getting the dial plan right can be a bit mind bending :) Glad to help as I am about off to do a similar project in Nepal. -- Sonia Hamilton blog: http://SoniaHamilton.wordpress.com -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html -- Howard LANNet Computing Associates http://lannet.com.au When you want a computer system that works, just choose Linux; When you want a computer system that works, just, choose Microsoft. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] support for Dell 725 printer?
Hello, We got a free Dell 725 printer when I bought a desktop a few months ago but we can't make our Windows ME (an old laptop we want to use in the office) to talk to it, we can't install Windows XP on that ancient laptop, and now that I wanted to finally install Ubuntu on it I discovered on the web that this printer won't play with Linux. Has anyone managed to make this printer work with Linux or will I have to buy a better printer (or better laptop, which is a bit silly because the printer isn't supposed to be good anyway)? We are just trying to minimize our expenses on this stuff (the combo of laptop+printer away from our home office). Thanks, --Amos -- 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] support for Dell 725 printer?
Amos, We got a free Dell 725 printer when I bought a desktop a few months ago but we can't make our Windows ME (an old laptop we want to use in the office) to talk to it, we can't install Windows XP on that ancient laptop, and now that I wanted to finally install Ubuntu on it I discovered on the web that this printer won't play with Linux. AFAIK, all Dell printers are re-badged Lexmarks. Have a look at the Lexmark drivers and see if there is one there which will suit. Comparing the pictures is dangerous but it looks like a Lexmark Z1320 so try the Lexmark Z13 driver in CUPS as a starter. Only a suggestion. Rick -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] Trying to create 'brady bunch-style' video
Hi all, I've googled a bit and searched through the Imagemagick e-mail archives, but not found anything I could use. I'm not even certain that what I want to do is possible. I also posted this to the Imagemagick mail group. The only response I got back was from someone who told me there was an app for Mac OSX, called Grid which could do this. I know I'm showing my age, but if you recall the intro to The Brady Bunch tv show: http://youtube.com/watch?v=mkeGOH5vy7I This is what I'm trying to achieve. If I take four separate video streams of my children and create four separate collections of still images: A0001.jpeg to A1000 B0001.jpeg ... C0001.jpeg ... D0001.jpeg ... I know that I can use: montage *.jpeg -geometry +2+2 montage_geom.jpeg To create a two-by-two individual .jpeg of the four images (very neat - I know this is basic stuff, but when I found it I thought How easy is that?) However, what I want to do is create a montage of four separate streams of jpegs, creating a related set of sequentially numbered composite images so that I can then rejoin the whole as one raw video file and come out with something similar to the Brady Bunch intro (an image in each quarter of the window is fine - it doesn't have to be a complex as the BB intro). If anyone is able to provide assistance with this, it would be most appreciated. Also, if there is a site which explains this or another forum, a redirection or URL, if available, would also be appreciated. Many thanks to anyone who is able to provide assistance, advice or information and my apologies if I've overlooked something obvious. Regards, Patrick -- Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 -- 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] Trying to create 'brady bunch-style' video
Sounds a bit like surveillance (multi-camera) software. k. On Sun, 2008-02-03 at 16:56 +1100, elliott-brennan wrote: If I take four separate video streams of my children and create four separate collections of still images: -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
