Re: [Eug-lug] Eugene Community Wireless Meeting

2011-03-21 Thread Jim Darrough
I would like to encourage this endeavor however, if I might make a couple suggestions: 1. Meet when people who work out of town can come. 2. Don't meet in a bar. Just suggestions. Regards, Jim On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 9:24 AM, Michael Miller wrote: > > -

Re: [Eug-lug] radiation chart

2011-03-21 Thread Jim Darrough
The amount of radiation you can expect to receive is zero. Anyone who tells you that we in the U.S.A. are going to receive any dose at all is ignorant of how this works, or is trying to sell advertising. Regards, Jim On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 8:55 AM, HiFiTunes wrote: > Interesting chart, thanks.

[Eug-lug] Need Advice on Panasonic CF-M31

2007-12-07 Thread Jim Darrough
this. I would eventually like a small X-windows environment. For now, though, I need to get some sort of driver to run an ethernet PCMCIA card so I can get to Linux-based driver sites. Suggestions? Thanks, Jim Darrough ___ EUGLUG mailing list

[Eug-lug] Recommendations

2007-11-30 Thread Jim Darrough
likes them. Plus, we already have extra A/C adapters and docking stations. (-: I am getting a small Panasonic laptop with a P-100 mmx and minimal other stuff (4g hard drive, 48M memory, etc.). What flavor of Linux would you guys recommend? I

[Eug-lug] Qwest DSL

2007-06-10 Thread Jim Darrough
Hi folks. I am finally (!) getting broadband out here in sticksville, and wanted to ask for some guidance from any of us who has extensive experience with Qwest DSL. I plan to run an SME (ex.e-smith) server and gateway, and wonder if Qwest uses PPPoe or does it look like a standard net

Re: [Eug-lug] More Laptop Woes

2007-05-22 Thread Jim Darrough
I recently bought a new Seagate Vertical Recording technology 80g drive to replace my daughter's laptop drive. It is very very fast, and has a 5 year warranty from Seagate. I suspect that it will last a while. The old drive, which my son grabbed (hence my need for another) was a Hitachi and had

Re: [Eug-lug] Armament needed - OT

2007-03-30 Thread Jim Darrough
I have an untested potato cannon. What weekend? Regards, Jim Darrough Alan wrote: I've been press ganged into service next weekend for a battle on Fern Ditch. Therefore, I'm dire need of some 2 1/2 inch ID pipe for the construction of my offensive weapons. Specifically, I pl

Re: [Eug-lug] Wireless Networking Power Limits

2007-02-26 Thread Jim Darrough
That's great for us Hams, eh Mike? That power limit is almost enough to cook a chicken. 73 Jim KI7AY Michael Miller wrote: Hey I just had a vendor send me this e-mail (See text below). I was asking about the FCC rules for both IT professionals vs Amateur Radio operators. This is the clearest

Re: [Eug-lug] Chezgeek

2006-12-20 Thread Jim Darrough
Unfortunately, I did not notice that I had sent it to the list and I apologize. Thanks for pointing that out! Regards, Jim Darrough Ben Barrett wrote: This thread is completely lost on those of us who are not on the "in" ___ EUGL

Re: [Eug-lug] Chezgeek

2006-12-20 Thread Jim Darrough
Bob Miller wrote: Jim Darrough wrote: Have you had a chance to play with building a new Chezgeek as of yet? I bought a case. I need to take it to Paul to see whether we can make our parts fit into it. That's all I've done so far. Paul? I am not understanding. Re

[Eug-lug] Chezgeek

2006-12-19 Thread Jim Darrough
Hi Bob. Have you had a chance to play with building a new Chezgeek as of yet? Regards, Jim ___ EUGLUG mailing list euglug@euglug.org http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug

Re: [Eug-lug] Need Wireless NIC

2006-11-22 Thread Jim Darrough
Found one for $8 at txmicro.com. Thanks, Ben Regards, Jim Ben Barrett wrote: Wireless, do you mean 802.11b wifi? Or Wired, 10 baseT? For good deals coming up this week[end], you might want to check out: http://www.blackfriday.info Ben On 11/20/06, *Jim Darrough* <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [Eug-lug] Just updated the euglug server

2006-09-14 Thread Jim Darrough
Hi Larry! Is EUGLUG running on Ubuntu server then? COOL! I have dapper running on a dual-core Pentium at home, and it rocks. Regards, Jim Darrough larry price wrote: to deal with a big batch of Ubuntu Security Updates most notably the kernel and mailman updates (see http

Re: [Eug-lug] Video editing under Ubuntu Linux...

2006-09-11 Thread Jim Darrough
LinuxRocks! wrote: Im planning on learning how to do video editing under linux... I had to trasfer video onto my windows system last weekend because my set top dvr's both failed to deliver :( i found it really annoying to show the video under windows, and the movie maker program is pretty lame.

Re: [Eug-lug] IEEE and Ubuntu

2006-08-31 Thread Jim Darrough
Thanks, Larry. Any particular model on your mind? Regards, Jim larry price wrote: iogear makes one that I know works. with both ubuntu and freebsd On 8/31/06, Jim Darrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does anyone have a suggestion as to an IEEE (Firewire) card that has a good reputati

[Eug-lug] IEEE and Ubuntu

2006-08-31 Thread Jim Darrough
Does anyone have a suggestion as to an IEEE (Firewire) card that has a good reputation and works with Ubuntu? I have a Zonet one, but so far no juice. Regards, Jim Darrough ___ EUGLUG mailing list euglug@euglug.org http://www.euglug.org/mailman

Re: [Eug-lug] Firefox Crop circle by Oregon State LUG

2006-08-21 Thread Jim Darrough
Bob Miller wrote: Bob Miller wrote: Let's pool our resources and buy a *REALLY BIG* "EUGLUG" on their sign. I'm in for the first 11pt. I'll collect the money and send them a check. Contributors are... kbob$40 laprice 20 rob 20 jim d20 bri

Re: [Eug-lug] Firefox Crop circle by Oregon State LUG

2006-08-21 Thread Jim Darrough
Brian Gallagher wrote: EUGLUG Bob Miller wrote: Bob Miller wrote: Let's pool our resources and buy a *REALLY BIG* "EUGLUG" on their sign. I'm in for the first 11pt. I'll collect the money and send them a check. Contributors are... kbob$40 laprice 20 rob 20

Re: [Eug-lug] Firefox Crop circle by Oregon State LUG

2006-08-18 Thread Jim Darrough
er word on the Plaque of Merit. This group ought to be good for at least 24pt. I'm good for $20 on payday if Larry promises never to address me as "cowboy" again. Heh heh. Regards, Jim Darrough ___ EUGLUG mailing list euglug@euglug.org http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug

[Eug-lug] Ubuntu

2006-07-27 Thread Jim Darrough
field) that would be nice. Regards, Jim Darrough Edward Craig wrote: If nobody's yet answered you, I have one (are you sure it's what you need?) On 7/6/06, Alexis Gonzalez-Arguinzoni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: i just bought a dual core "intel 940" i think this will

Re: [Eug-lug] Server Updates Today

2006-07-17 Thread Jim Darrough
Michael Miller wrote: Jim, The only machine that we ( Mike C, Larry, Neil and My Self ) are doing anything to is Tux. I don't think there was ever a plan to do anything to chezgeek. Larry you may want to jump in here if I'm wrong. Thanks, Mike Miller On 7/15/06, Jim Darrou

Re: [Eug-lug] Server Updates Today

2006-07-15 Thread Jim Darrough
qmailadmin on one of my domains. Bob did a reset and it came back up. Please do be careful. Thanks, Jim Darrough ___ EUGLUG mailing list euglug@euglug.org http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug

Re: [Eug-lug] DNS amplification attacks

2006-05-18 Thread Jim Darrough
It was awfully little. I used Darpanet.John Sechrest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jim Darrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: % It was in the 80's. No internet. Heh heh. Yes... But Internet was alive and well in the 70's, but behind locked doors. I used it in 1978...as Arpanet

Re: [Eug-lug] DNS amplification attacks

2006-05-18 Thread Jim Darrough
It was in the 80's. No internet. Heh heh. Thought it was funny, John. Sorry. Regards, Jim John Sechrest wrote: It is not like fidonet was immune from denial of service attacks. Jim Darrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: % Yes. Let's start up Fido Net again. %

Re: [Eug-lug] DNS amplification attacks

2006-05-18 Thread Jim Darrough
Yes. Let's start up Fido Net again. Regards, Jim larry price wrote: After reading a bit more about the aftermath of the Blue Security collapse http://blog.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2006/05/blue_security_surrenders_but_s.html and the use of DNS amplification DDOS, I'm wondering about e

Re: [Eug-lug] wireless and lspci chipset ID

2006-04-14 Thread Jim Darrough
examine chipset for hardware verification of lspci. Serendipitously, this discussion and my hardware manipulation of video cards lead to a major breakthrough for me. So... Thank you, Brian Jim Darrough wrote: Brian Gallagher wrote: Jim I know you are busy with your German exchanger, so you ca

Re: [Eug-lug] wireless and lspci chipset ID

2006-04-14 Thread Jim Darrough
Brian Gallagher wrote: Jim I know you are busy with your German exchanger, so you can pick this up next week, if you like. After spending three years in southern Germany I was in love with the bier, the people, and the land. Have him drink a bier for me when he gets home! how reliable is

Re: [Eug-lug] Wireless Help - Nobody wants to help an Old Retired Sailor

2006-04-13 Thread Jim Darrough
monitor to test with. There should be at least a couple of us who can help out. -Mike On Wed, 2006-04-12 at 20:14 -0700, Jim Darrough wrote: I found support with madwifi however, I will need help. I will try to come to one of the meetings and beg for help. All I will need is a

Re: [Eug-lug] Wireless Help - Nobody wants to help an Old Retired Sailor

2006-04-12 Thread Jim Darrough
; Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] Wireless Help - Nobody wants to help an Old Retired> Sailor> From: Mike Cherba <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group > Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 22:58:35 -0700> X-Mailer: Evolution 2.0.4 > > On Tue, 2006-04-11 at 19:32 -0700, Ji

Re: [Eug-lug] Wireless Help - Old Soldier reporting

2006-04-12 Thread Jim Darrough
Not really, Brian. I just want basic functionality. I am open to USB ones too.Regards, JimBrian Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I will catch up on the email wireless reference links tomorrow, so if someone has addressed some of these issues please bare with me.I am using FC4 on a tester box an

Re: [Eug-lug] Wireless Help - Nobody wants to help an Old Retired Sailor

2006-04-12 Thread Jim Darrough
What PCI Wireless NIC would you (or anyone else) recommend for FC5 then? My preference, since I am a lazy user, would be a plug-and-play card.Regards, JimMike Cherba <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Tue, 2006-04-11 at 19:32 -0700, Jim Darrough wrote:> 00:09.0 Network controller: Texas Instru

Re: [Eug-lug] Wireless Help - Nobody wants to help an Old Retired Sailor

2006-04-12 Thread Jim Darrough
Thanks. I'll try that next time. But the real issue for me is what wireless PCI card I should put in the FC5 box that is recognized natively. Thanks for your suggestions. Regards, Jim Darrough Mr O wrote: Try typing the full path to the command as a normal user. For me it's /usr/

Re: [Eug-lug] Wireless Help - Nobody wants to help an Old Retired Sailor

2006-04-11 Thread Jim Darrough
t more about what youneed to do to get it working then.-MikeOn Tue, 2006-04-11 at 15:35 -0700, Jim Darrough wrote:> Tanks you, Mike.> > I will try to download it and give it a shot tonight. Maybe I can> still get that Airlink card to work, huh?> > Regards, Jim> >

Re: [Eug-lug] Wireless Help - Nobody wants to help an Old Retired Sailor

2006-04-11 Thread Jim Darrough
5/i386/os/Fedora/RPMS/pciutils-2.2.1-1.2.i386.rpm -MikeThe trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and theintelligent full of doubt. --- Bertrand RussellOn Tue, 2006-04-11 at 08:33 -0700, Jim Darrough wrote:> >>> >> "cat /proc/pci"> > lspci is also

Re: [Eug-lug] Wireless Help - Nobody wants to help an Old Retired Sailor

2006-04-11 Thread Jim Darrough
"cat /proc/pci" lspci is also a handy tool for pci bus info. ug Hi Jamie. lspci does not function in Fedora 5.A couple folks suggested it, but Red Hat has apparently decided not to include that function. I am now looking to see what Wireless PCI cards may be directly supported. I think

[Eug-lug] Wireless Help - Nobody wants to help an Old Retired Sailor

2006-04-07 Thread Jim Darrough
kbd & mouse, you supply the monitor and expertise. Any takers? By the way, I am thinking Taco Bell or Quiznos, not the Electric Station. Heh heh I am available on the weekend. Please email for telephone number. Thanks, Jim Darrough ___ EUGLUG mai

[Eug-lug] Installing a Wireless PCI NIC on FC5

2006-04-07 Thread Jim Darrough
I have installed Fedora Core 5 on my computer and would like to use an Airlink 54g wireless PCI NIC. Has anyone used one of these cards? I could use some help.Thanks, Jim Darrough___ EUGLUG mailing list euglug@euglug.org http://www.euglug.org/mailman/list

Re: [Eug-lug] craptastic new drives I got at fry's :(

2006-01-13 Thread Jim Darrough
In fact, Maxblast is also on the Ultimate CD. Thanks Jamie!Regards, JimLinuxRocks! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Fri, Jan 13, 2006 at 01:49:43PM -0800, Quentin Hartman wrote:> Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 13:49:43 -0800> From: Quentin Hartman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group

Re: [Eug-lug] craptastic new drives I got at fry's :(

2006-01-13 Thread Jim Darrough
Get hold of the Maxblast utility which should be on the CD that came with your disk. It will map out bad sectors and pretty thoroughly test the drive too.Regards, Jim DarroughLinuxRocks! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Fri, Jan 13, 2006 at 01:49:43PM -0800, Quentin Hartman wrote:> Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2

Re: [Eug-lug] Quick question for Fedora users

2005-12-29 Thread Jim Darrough
I do but I am a ways out. Regards, Jim - Original Message From: Bob Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: euglug@euglug.org Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 19:29:12 Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] Quick question for Fedora users Bob Miller wrote: > What DHCP client does Fedora use by default? T

Re: [Eug-lug] Improving Our Weekly Clinics

2005-09-30 Thread Jim Darrough
P/TCP ports could be open, and how many users could log on. Would that be a project that our members might enjoy collaborating on? Thanks, Jim Darrough --- Bob Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I recently asked one of our members who rarely > attends Thursday > clinics what

RE: [Eug-lug] computers forsale....

2005-06-28 Thread Jim Darrough
Hey there, Jamie. That IMAC is awfully cheap. Is it one of those cool ones that looks like a monitor? Regards, Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Linux Rocks! Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 1:16 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux

RE: [Eug-lug] OT - Graybar

2005-06-23 Thread Jim Darrough
Wholesale only. Regards, Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 3:28 AM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: [Eug-lug] OT - Graybar Does anyone know if the Graybar over on w.11th has

RE: [Eug-lug] DVD on Fedora

2005-06-16 Thread Jim Darrough
erly, then start installing however I soon get a message that the > system can't find the CD. As I said, I suspect it's the old hardware. > > I will report my success or lack thereof later. > > Thanks to all, Jim Darrough > > -Original Message- > From: [EMA

RE: [Eug-lug] DVD on Fedora

2005-06-16 Thread Jim Darrough
he CD. As I said, I suspect it's the old hardware. I will report my success or lack thereof later. Thanks to all, Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mr O Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 9:57 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux

RE: [Eug-lug] DVD on Fedora

2005-06-14 Thread Jim Darrough
I have it burned to a dvd now (T-1 at work) and will attempt installation tonight. I also have the debian DVD's. It's too bad Debian didn't combine theirs in one dvd along with the two smaller ones. Some of us can actually ftp a 4G file. Regards, Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTE

RE: [Eug-lug] DVD on Fedora

2005-06-13 Thread Jim Darrough
Thanks Max but I think I'll try core 3 for now. Maybe try '4 later. Regards, Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Max Lemieux Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 2:58 PM To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group Subject: Re: [Eu

RE: [Eug-lug] DVD on Fedora

2005-06-13 Thread Jim Darrough
stalled by default. The other area that will be interesting is getting my Fedora system to print through my Netgear print server. Thanks again to all, Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mr O Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 8:54 AM To: E

[Eug-lug] DVD on Fedora

2005-06-13 Thread Jim Darrough
I am going to download and install Fedora core 3 or 4 (if available) on my venerable old Soyo/Athlon 650 this week and wondered if anyone has any advice on how to install DVD software? Anyone have preferences as to what program I should use? Thanks, Jim Darrough

RE: [Eug-lug] Another DSL option

2004-12-14 Thread Jim Darrough
I called them. They said they could provide IDSL (144k both ways) for the low low price of only $99.95 a month. Or I could get a T-1 starting at something like $399 a month. Hmm, decisions decisions. Regards, Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Be

RE: [Eug-lug] Meeting/Freak'n cable...

2004-12-10 Thread Jim Darrough
I've been using Willamette Net and am very happy. Dave is a great guy, as is my good friend Paul Borella who does their tech support. You might consider giving them a call if/when you are in the mood for a change. Regards, Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROT

RE: [Eug-lug] Re: Freak'n cable...

2004-12-10 Thread Jim Darrough
Let me offer my heartfelt sympathy (yeah, right!). Jamie, you can always come use my 24k dialup connection that all four of my family members share! Regards, Jim Darrough -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Linux Rocks! Sent: Thursday

[Eug-lug] [Fwd: HELP MEEEE]

2004-07-12 Thread Jim Darrough
This gentleman needs some help setting up Linux on one of his boxes. Would one of you guru's please email Walter and see if you can assist? Thanks, Jim Original Message Subject: HELP M From: "walter freihube" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, July 10, 2004 4:45 pm To: [EMAIL PR

Re: [Eug-lug] Business Meeting tomorrow night

2004-06-23 Thread Jim Darrough
Where is the meeting? Thanks, Jim > I'd like to call a business meeting tomorrow night during the clinic. > At 7:00. At OPN. > > Current agenda items: > > 1. Progress toward finding permanent meeting room. > > 2. Club structure. I'd like to see if we can define the set > of office

Re: [Eug-lug] Network print server recommendations?

2004-06-10 Thread Jim Darrough
e-smith on an old P-2 or P-3 works GREAT. Software is free and the server buffers it for you. Regards, Jim > Hey list: > > I'm looking for a cheapo network print server along > the lines of the netgear: > > http://netgear.com/products/prod_details.php?prodID=143&view=hm > > Anyone have anything go

Re: [Eug-lug] Fwd: Linus is moving to Oregon!

2004-06-10 Thread Jim Darrough
Great news! Even though he is moving from California. I hope the anal-retentives in Eugene who think all Californians are buttheads don't start hollering. Thanks to Cory for the news. I'd like to meet him, too but I'm not sure he'd survive a right-winger like me (tongue in

Re: [Eug-lug] test message

2004-06-09 Thread Jim Darrough
Ignored as directed. > test message, please ignore. > > (I just updated euglug.org's mailman installation to plug the > recent security vulnerability. Does the software still work? (-: ) > > -- > Bob Miller K > kbobsoft software consulting > http://kbobsoft.com

Re: [Eug-lug] EUGLUG Book Review Ratings

2004-06-08 Thread Jim Darrough
Well, the Cuntry Fair IS coming up, right? We could get some really good pictures there. Mud People; Flower Children; Free Spirits. Jim > Russ Johnson wrote: > >> I'd think you'd want to pick something that was native to Oregon, not >> an imported species. > > Those of us who are imported ourselv

Re: [Eug-lug] EUGLUG Book Review Ratings

2004-06-08 Thread Jim Darrough
HGow about little Benny Beavers? What's wrong with Beavers? BEAVERS ARE GOOD! BEAVERS RULE! Hah hah. regards, Jim Darrough > As for what scale to use, it was suggested that we use distinctive > icons and award books zero to N icons. If we want to do that, I > suggest ducks

[Eug-lug] Trying New OS

2004-05-15 Thread Jim Darrough
, well. I do like the look and feel of Evolution 1.4. More later... Regards, Jim Darrough ___ EUGLUG mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug