Re: [OCLUG-Tech] does anyone still use "dump" for backups these days?

2018-02-22 Thread Paul Hays
I use a gui frontend for rsync called luckyBackup ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LuckyBackup ). It is in the Ubuntu repo. My home setup stores three checkpoint states of user files in a LUKS encrypted container on a separate machine. -- Dump's multi-level backup support seems designed to minimi

[OCLUG-Tech] video surveillance help

2016-08-31 Thread Paul Hays
know someone who can, please contact Rick Soderstrom via secur...@lacbernard.ca . -- Paul Hays ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Fwd: Linux help needed again

2015-09-21 Thread Paul Hays
. - Paul Hays paul.h...@cattail.ca On 15-09-20 02:52 PM, ProfJCNash wrote: > Even from Clarenville Newfoundland, we can at least post msgs. > > Looks like the Linux system needs an update/upgrade. Possibly > someone willing to do this. I'll be home late in week if nothing > sor

[OCLUG-Tech] Sept mtg & Group for studying?

2015-09-09 Thread Paul Mathieu
e o/s. Thoughts, or suggestions for who I should contact? Lmk.. Thanks. -- Paul Mathieu AFS Network Solutions Inc. Tel: (613) 261-6324 pmath...@afs-solutions.net ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] is the git eclipse plug-in somehow broken?

2015-06-12 Thread Paul Hays
The setup I have right now seems stable: Eclipse 3.8.1-5.1 and Eclipse EGit 3.7.1.201504261725-r on Xubuntu 14.02.2. There's a strange user-interface issue with at least one recent version where to see anything in the "Git Staging" window you need to select a repository in the "Git Repositories" w

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Help for non-geeks

2015-04-16 Thread Paul Hays
I'm prepared to help. (I've done some Linux coaching via email - it can exercise one's ability to research and write for non-geeks!) On 15-04-15 02:19 PM, Prof J C Nash (U30A) wrote: > I recently received a help request from Marlene Harris, partner of Gary > Jones who gave our Randall Leavitt semi

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Opinions requested: LF Good low powered multi-port gateway/wireless router

2015-01-05 Thread Paul Belanger
RB2011iL-IN[1]. However, this version does not have wireless support so you'd have to drop a wireless AP or move to the RB2011UiAS-2HnD-IN [2]. It should offer everything listed in your original email. [1] http://routerboard.com/RB2011iL-IN [2] http://routerboard.com/RB2011UiAS-2HnD-IN --

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] philosophy of initial content for git repository?

2014-09-23 Thread Paul Hays
ok/en/Git-Tools-Debugging-with-Git OK, you might think fixing comments couldn't possibly introduce a bug, but I've seen some strange finger trouble. Hmmm, 'indent' *might* never break code... but I'm on the border between defensive coding and paran

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Bootable USB with UNetbootin

2014-04-13 Thread Paul Bourgeois
On April 5, 2014 12:27:17 PM EDT, Paul Bourgeois wrote: >Earlier, I wrote: >> >> In an attempt to restore usefulness to an abandoned i3 equipped uefi >> supporting outfit with an "old" sata ii drive but no DVD h/w, I >> grabbed a sandisk USB thumb drive (

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Bootable USB with UNetbootin

2014-04-05 Thread Paul Bourgeois
Earlier, I wrote: > > In an attempt to restore usefulness to an abandoned i3 equipped uefi > supporting outfit with an "old" sata ii drive but no DVD h/w, I > grabbed a sandisk USB thumb drive (4GB capacity) and using > Unetbootin which resides on my Ubuntu 12.04 desktop, I set up the > usb drive

[OCLUG-Tech] Bootable USB with UNetbootin

2014-04-05 Thread Paul Bourgeois
In an attempt to restore usefulness to an abandoned i3 equipped uefi supporting outfit with an "old" sata ii drive but no DVD h/w, I grabbed a sandisk USB thumb drive (4GB capacity) and using Unetbootin which resides on my Ubuntu 12.04 desktop, I set up the usb drive with the latest Fedora 20 is

[OCLUG-Tech] Development summit this weekend

2014-03-03 Thread Paul Belanger
list. [1] http://wiki.kickstand-project.org/Kickstand%20Project%20Summit%20March%202014 [2] http://exploriem.org [3] https://github.com/kickstandproject/payload -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon, Inc. Jabber: paul.belan...@polybeacon.com | IRC: pabelanger (Freenode) Github: https://github.com/pabel

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] anyone want a couple hours of contract work fighting with EFI this weekend?

2014-01-18 Thread Paul Belanger
was planning hacking Ubuntu 12.04 or Debian 7.0 on to it this weekend. I'm sure I'll have to deal with EFI in the process. I'll be heading to http://www.exploriem.org/ which is off the 416 by IKEA. I don't have a problem hacking together for a bit. -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] encrypted filesystems -- LUKS versus eCryptfs?

2014-01-02 Thread Paul Belanger
l Labonté. -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon, Inc. Jabber: paul.belan...@polybeacon.com | IRC: pabelanger (Freenode) Github: https://github.com/pabelanger | Twitter: https://twitter.com/pabelanger ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.c

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] survey: how do you see the value of linux books these days?

2013-12-11 Thread paul
"Robert P. J. Day" wrote: > a general question for the masses -- what value do you see in >linux books... I've been a consumer of such sys admin fare and other dead tree computer related media. I find the value in these is seldom the "set this configuration parameter" and "type this command,"

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Directory Access

2013-11-26 Thread Paul Bourgeois
- Original Message - > On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 1:04 AM, Paul < contact.p...@ncf.ca > wrote: > > > With regards to the screen dump listed under CODE: below, > would someone be so kind as to share with me why I am unable to > access the Recipes.0 directory? > .

[OCLUG-Tech] Directory Access

2013-11-21 Thread Paul
With regards to the screen dump listed under CODE: below, would someone be so kind as to share with me why I am unable to access the Recipes.0 directory? Both user and group permissions match. I can su into the directory, but I shouldn't have to. Recipes 2-6 are accessible. Recipes 0 and 1 ar

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Hardware Problems

2013-11-21 Thread paul
Shawn H Corey wrote: >Every now and again, my computer freezes. Nothing works. Then, when I >reboot, it freezes during BIOS, so it can't be a software issue. > >I ran a memory check; everything's OK. I replaced the CMOS battery. I >replaced the thermal paste on the CPU. I re-seated everything that

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Hardware Problems

2013-11-20 Thread Paul Hays
First step: I suggest trying a known-good power supply if you can. Caution - the large capacitors in these get charged to hundreds of volts, high enough to be dangerous. I've seen a few power supplies fail for reasons other than the capacitors, and when the caps fail they can damage other part

[OCLUG-Tech] Looking for help with ongoing project

2013-11-18 Thread Paul Belanger
ple outside the region, feel free to send them along. Lastly, if you have any additional questions feel free to contact me off list. -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon, Inc. Jabber: paul.belan...@polybeacon.com | IRC: pabelanger (Freenode) Github: https://github.com/pabelanger | Twitter: https://twitter

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Remote desktop for Ubuntu 13.10

2013-11-04 Thread Paul Belanger
ows machines. TightVNC > was the one I was using. > +1 for VNC. If you are into virtualization, it is the remote access software of choice for OpenStack. -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon, Inc. Jabber: paul.belan...@polybeacon.com | IRC: pabelanger (Freenode) Github: https://github.co

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Advise needed regarding Ubuntu upgrade

2013-11-01 Thread Paul Hays
Seconding Stephen's recommendations. Regarding that last operation of editing configuration files: "meld" is your friend. Also, I comment each manual change in a config file with easily-located text: my username in CAPS and a brief reason for the change. Totally old-school configuration manage

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Set up a SAMBA server

2013-09-24 Thread Paul Belanger
.ubuntu.com/community/Samba by chance? I usually find the Ubuntu wiki to be a good source of information. I've used the server guide in the past and it has worked well. -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon, Inc. Jabber: paul.belan...@polybeacon.com | IRC: pabelanger (Freenode) Github: https://git

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Issue with update manager

2013-08-23 Thread Paul Belanger
> Anyone with experience of this problem? > No issues here. Maybe something is stale. What do your apt keys look like? $ sudo apt-key list -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon, Inc. Jabber: paul.belan...@polybeacon.com | IRC: pabelanger (Freenode) Github

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] has anyone ever tried to use a "make allmodconfig" kernel build?

2013-06-03 Thread Paul Hays
Haven't tried make almodconfig. We'd need to build-in any modules needed for boot (e.g. disk, and maybe video, keyboard, network, mouse, usb). If any aren't handled automatically, I think they can be forced in using a file named all.config in the top-level build directory. (Seems obvious, but

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] cheap host for .ca domain

2013-05-20 Thread Paul Hays
I use namespro.ca => $12.88/year I wanted a Canadian domain host. No connection to them, just a customer. On 20/05/2013 8:43 AM, Bruce wrote: Looking for suggestion hosting my .ca domain. My present host EasyDNS want $75 for 2 years. ___ Linux mai

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] From Qingwei, how to enable Ctrl+Alt+Backspace at Fc-18?

2013-03-14 Thread Paul Hays
Apparently for KDE you *also* have to do this: "... go to Kickoff > Computer > System Settings which will open up the System Settings window. Click on 'Input Devices'. In this new window click the Keyboard tab and then click on the advanced tab. In this new window, click the box for 'Config

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] BIOS issue on EEE 1005HA

2013-02-10 Thread Paul Hays
f screws, and a very calm frame of mind. On 10/02/2013 11:00 AM, Paul Belanger wrote: > On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 10:54 AM, Prof J C Nash (U30A) > wrote: >> Thanks. Should have thought of that, since I've done it on desktops. I've >> never had to do it for a laptop,

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] BIOS issue on EEE 1005HA

2013-02-10 Thread Paul Belanger
he same model next to me, but have not needed to make the change yet. I quick google show the following[1], seems to be straightforward enough. I'm sure a local computer shop would be able to help out too. [1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0gpFMF5R0c -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon, I

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] BIOS issue on EEE 1005HA

2013-02-10 Thread Paul Belanger
OK, so it's only a minor issue, but I'm wondering if others > have experience of this and know of fixes e.g., possible BIOS update. > Your CMOS battery is dying. Change it out. -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon, Inc. Jabber: paul.belan...@polybeacon.com | IRC: pabelanger (Freenode) Github:

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Feb 7 meeting - Panel discussion?

2013-01-19 Thread Paul Belanger
w hotness right now. I know of a few local contributors :) -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon, Inc. Jabber: paul.belan...@polybeacon.com | IRC: pabelanger (Freenode) Github: https://github.com/pabelanger | Twitter: https://twitter.com/pabelanger ___

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] can anyone confirm a git "early EOF" cloning error?

2013-01-11 Thread Paul Belanger
error. can anyone get this to actually > succeed? am i just doing something silly? > No issue on here. What happens if you fork to your own repo and clone it? Or even use HTTPS: $ git clone https://github.com/raspberrypi/firmware.git Check your router and make sure it is not closing your co

[OCLUG-Tech] Cpp Unit Test Framework

2013-01-05 Thread Paul B.
ssional circles. What's defining the zeitgeist in this area? What's the best "free as in freedom" option? Cheers! -Paul -- Sent from my mobile. Please excuse any errors in spelling and formatting; these can be difficult to correct on a mobile device. Errors in logic o

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] October Meeting: GPG Overview and Keysigning

2012-09-26 Thread Paul Belanger
27;d fill the paper with: > > scott.mur...@arrow-eye.com C52FF996 Key fingerprint = DBC8 F89C 5F66 8A96 > 2414 F97D 3F0D 382D C52F F996 - [ ] Checked > > and cut it into strips to pass out at the keysigning > Glad to hear this is happening, I'll be dropping by to increase

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Hybrid cloud+private virtualization for CentOS servers - recommendations?

2012-08-15 Thread Paul Belanger
On 12-08-15 09:04 AM, Steve La Rocque wrote: > Thanks Paul. I'm very much interested in OpenStack and CloudStack both > from a centralized management perspective and for extending our > infrastructure to CSPs. I'll look into them more deeply. > > Your description

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Hybrid cloud+private virtualization for CentOS servers - recommendations?

2012-08-14 Thread Paul Belanger
ny new software or OS updates and confirming nothing get broken. Once I am happy things are working well, I simply have puppet update my remote instances because everything was already tested and working in the lab environment. [1] http://openstack.org [2] http://puppetlabs.com --

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Key logger for Linux

2012-06-19 Thread Paul Belanger
On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 9:20 AM, Andrew Galloway wrote: > Not sure if this is the right list for this but I am looking for a key logger > that works under linux, specifically Ubuntu.  Anyone know of an effective > logger? > $ sudo apt-get install logkeys -- Paul Belanger | Pol

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] where in ottawa to buy ubiquiti routerstation pro?

2012-04-27 Thread Paul Belanger
y' link on the top right of the page takes to you http://www.ubnt.com/purchase and lists http://www.xagyl.com/ as a reseller at the bottom right of that page. -- Paul Belanger | PolyBeacon, Inc. Jabber: paul.belan...@polybeacon.com | IRC: pabelanger (Freenode) | Github: https://github.com/pab

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] where are we going is the question, not where are we meeting was Re: AGM - discussing change

2012-03-25 Thread Paul Belanger
I > suspect that High Schools and community centers are also on a pay as you > go bassis. > > The idea location should have both Transit way access, free parking (or > at least not tricky inexpensive pay parking near the venue.) And also > Bike pathway availability . > > BU

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Virtual Presence Meetings using Open Source technology

2012-03-22 Thread Paul Belanger
support. However the screen share is limited. Another project to look at is Big Blue Button[1]. ProTip: They are local too, I'm sure we could see about getting access to a demo account. Otherwise, it would not take much work to get it up and running. [1] http://www.bigbluebutton.org/ -- P

[OCLUG-Tech] web tools for a roster

2012-03-21 Thread Paul Hays
entoecommerce.com http://ca.php.net/mysqli http://sheriframadan.com/2010/10/creating-a-member-system-using-object-oriented-programming/ http://edrupler.com/content/php-101-part-1-down-rabbit-hole - Paul Hays --- ** Requirements so far (more always appear!): -- administrators get

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Red Hat Enterprise Linux Licensing

2012-03-09 Thread Paul Belanger
engineers". > I suggest starting with RedHat first, getting all the information and pricing from sales then try to confirm if you actually need them all. Since we don't have direct access to their pricing models it's going to be hard to come up with specific numbers. >

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] anyone local do really fine soldering?

2011-12-13 Thread Paul Belanger
ach student kit, so i could be buying *dozens* >> of these things and might want each one extended as i described. >> >>   i don't want to do it myself.  and if there's someone out there who >> is good at this sort of thing (makes a living at it?), then we sho

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] GPG Keysigning

2011-12-01 Thread Paul Hays
Yes please. I am: First name: Paul Last name: Hays Email address: Encryption method and the ID: 2048R/92726D51 $ gpg -v --fingerprint 92726D51 gpg: using PGP trust model pub 2048R/92726D51 2011-12-01 [expires: 2013-11-30] Key fingerprint = 36AE B144 5ADC 78E7 1708 3178 2412 B4AF 9272

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] GPG Keysigning

2011-12-01 Thread Paul Belanger
On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Paul Belanger wrote: > Greetings, > > Sorry for the short notice, but I'm planning on attending tonight with > copies of my GPG key and photo ID (passport).  I'm looking for a few > willing participants to review and sign them when you

[OCLUG-Tech] GPG Keysigning

2011-12-01 Thread Paul Belanger
you also have a copy of your key). Here is the information: --- First name: Paul Last name: Belanger Email addresses: , Encryption method and the ID: 4096R/2E6A3399 Fingerprint: $ gpg -v --fingerprint 2E6A3399 gpg: using PGP trust model pub 4096R/2E6A3399 2011-07-11 Key fingerprint = C881

[OCLUG-Tech] Performance hits using 100baseT on gigabit Ethernet

2011-10-29 Thread Paul
Almost all of my home network services are being passed through a Gb switch. I'm currently using an older x86 box to serve up dhcp, ntp, and bind as core services for the network (and apache, mysql, ...). Before committing to this I installed a Gb Ethernet card in that box just to pimp out perfo

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] RISCy Raspberry and the ARM Revolution: Part Deux

2011-10-19 Thread Paul Bourgeois
- Original Message - From: Paul B Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 8:32 pm Subject: [OCLUG-Tech] RISCy Raspberry and the ARM Revolution: Part Deux > ... > Yet the ARM Revolution continues. > > Due out next month is the Raspberry Pi (see www.raspberrypi.org ). > It'

[OCLUG-Tech] Fwd: Your message to Linux awaits moderator approval

2011-10-18 Thread Paul B
Begin forwarded message: > From: linux-boun...@lists.oclug.on.ca > Date: 18 October, 2011 8:40:02 PM EDT > To: red.l...@rogers.com > Subject: Your message to Linux awaits moderator approval > > Your mail to 'Linux' with the subject > >RISCy Raspberry and the ARM Revolution: Part Deux > >

[OCLUG-Tech] RISCy Raspberry and the ARM Revolution: Part Deux

2011-10-18 Thread Paul B
I've been intrigued by the prospects of low power computing for providing essential network services at home. I had enquired about plug computers in the past (say, am I just daft or is searching the mail archive impossible without opening each archive individually). Applause to those that steere

[OCLUG-Tech] Developments in device drivers

2011-09-13 Thread Paul B
e the value in these testing tools even if you've never programmed drivers or compiled kernels. Enjoy! -Paul Sent from a locked proprietary device. I'm working on my freedom and I'll be there one day. ___ Linux mailing list Linux@l

[OCLUG-Tech] Crash-Proof Code

2011-08-11 Thread Paul B
If you're interested in reliability and security of code, here's a nice little bit about some of the work going on at NICTA, Australia's national IT research center: http://www.technologyreview.com/article/37206/ Efforts to develop a crash-proof kernel will pay huge dividends in the long term,

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] How to root my Nexus S gingerbread phone for OpenVPN

2011-07-26 Thread Paul B
On 2011-07-25, at 12:41 AM, Brett Delmage wrote: > Having recently acquired a Nexus S phone I'd like to root it so I can > install OpenVPN among other things. I'm running the latest version of > gingerbread, 3.4.3 > > I'd like to run an OpenVPN client for which I'll install a server for, o

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] How to root my Nexus S gingerbread phone for OpenVPN

2011-07-26 Thread Paul B
Sent from a locked proprietary device. I'm working on my freedom and I'll be there one day. On 2011-07-25, at 12:41 AM, Brett Delmage wrote: > Having recently acquired a Nexus S phone I'd like to root it so I can > install OpenVPN among other things. I'm running the latest version of > gi

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] a sign of the apocalypse

2011-07-08 Thread Paul B
On 2011-07-04, at 8:34 PM, Rob Echlin wrote: > Not Linux? > - It's the linux kernel (yes, it's a fork of it, but it is the linux kernel) > > - isn't it using the Gnu utilities? > - The drivers are proprietary, but that's true of lots of Linux-based > devices. Are they not Linux either? > This

[OCLUG-Tech] a sign of the apocalypse

2011-07-04 Thread Paul B
> From: Paul B > Date: 4 July, 2011 11:37:07 AM EDT > To: "Robert P. J. Day" > Subject: Re: [OCLUG-Tech] a sign of the apocalypse > > > On 2011-07-01, at 7:21 AM, "Robert P. J. Day" wrote: > >> >> http://i.imgur.com/iYnGb.png

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] what are the "five myths about open source"?

2011-06-28 Thread Paul B
#0 is priceless. Freeware vs crapware vs malware vs shareware. Your great debunker with this one is skype, which is free, but (ethical issues of it's recent reverse engineering aside) it is clearly not open source. Thumbs up to that. Freedom isn't free! #7 would be a curious myth, in that it'

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Fwd: what are the "five myths about open source"?

2011-06-28 Thread Paul B
who are not eggheads, hippies, or academics, are using it without making a nod to those mythical ideals. :-) Sent from a locked proprietary device. I'm working on my freedom and I'll be there one day. On 2011-06-28, at 11:20 AM, "Robert P. J. Day" wrote: > On Tu

[OCLUG-Tech] Fwd: what are the "five myths about open source"?

2011-06-28 Thread Paul B
Oops, forgot the rest of you. Sent from a locked proprietary device. I'm working on my freedom and I'll be there one day. Begin forwarded message: > From: Paul B > Date: 28 June, 2011 9:26:18 AM EDT > To: "Robert P. J. Day" > Subject: Re: [OCLUG-Tech] wha

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] any ELGG wizards out there?

2011-06-12 Thread Paul B
rty and ubb and Web calendar and ... Is this a complete and manageable package, or am I going to spend more time on a learning curve than I have in the form of personal hours? Seriously curious... -Paul Sent from a locked proprietary device. I'm working on my freedom and I'll be th

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Seeing ext2/ext3/ext4 partitions from 'doze ...

2011-05-18 Thread Paul Hays
x27;t tried this. Access permissions will likely complicate things.) - Paul Hays On 18/05/2011 12:18 PM, pulmud muppe wrote: > [...] > I have occasionally tried to locate an add-on (or whatever one calls > such in the m$ realm) which allows 'doze to see ext3/ext4 linux > partitions/

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Better Than DropBox

2011-05-09 Thread Paul B.
crave. On a side note: this is still in beta. Current version is 0.2rc1, I believe. Mission-critical it ain't. Hope this helps. Regards, -Paul On 04/05/2011 8:58 AM, sylvain.m...@ic.gc.ca wrote: > > Hey guys, I am looking for a freeware like version of drop box. > It has to b

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] anyone out there experienced at cyanogenmod'ing their phone?

2011-05-05 Thread Paul B.
My wife just purchased an android phone. It looks like a great little phone. There is a 6th gen beta for her phone, with most of the bugs worked out. Version 1 should be coming shortly. I have one "technical" hurdle to overcome, though. Seems I'm having trouble with the very first step: Does

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] OCLUG project: wicked cool openwrt router?

2011-04-18 Thread Paul B.
Robert, I went to the local department megastore and "cheaping out" gives you nothing close to what you've spec'd here. Save $20 and you lose gigEthernet. Save $20 and you lose dual band. You've spec'd one with USB 2.0, and with all the dev bells and whistles, and I don't see much that comes

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Plug Computers

2011-02-03 Thread Paul B.
t me looking back to the sempron for home network solutions. On 02/02/2011 11:40 AM, Stephen Gregory wrote: > On 11-01-30 09:47 PM, Paul B. wrote: >> I've been waiting for the ARM revolution to hit my home, and I'm now >> wondering if it's here. > The ARM revoluti

[OCLUG-Tech] Plug Computers

2011-01-30 Thread Paul B.
ARM-based plug computers. I'm wanting to know: Where (in O-town or elsewhere) did you source it? What did you get? Did you root the device (with debian or your other favorite)? Have you even heard of these? Is the ARM revolution really ready to hit home? Cheers! -Paul __

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Microsoft's Hand in Novell Deal Bodes Ill for Linux

2010-11-23 Thread Paul B.
Another corporate acquisition that "Bodes Ill for Linux". It didn't take long for the OOo crew (not Linux) to jump ship when Oracle got involved; the result was a fork, and I hope that the fork shows stability soon. Re branding alone will likely set that project back a year. Think of the docum

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] X windows question

2010-10-16 Thread Paul B.
*crickets* John, have you come to a solution on this? -Paul On 07/10/2010 2:28 PM, John Elliott wrote: >Hello, > > I have an application which requires two monitors. > > I would like to have KDE opened on one monitor and have a separate X > session opened on the ot

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] informing the masses of IPv6 [Was: Canadian domain registrar with IPv6 support]

2010-09-07 Thread Paul Belanger
On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Peter Sjoberg wrote: > Has this changed?, does teksavvy now offer native IPv6 over my ADSL > line ? > Yes. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23849317 ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Ubuntu 10.04LTS (Lucid Lynx) Release Party

2010-04-29 Thread Paul Belanger
I'll try and make it out. On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 6:24 PM, George Standish wrote: > If anyone is interested in an Ubuntu Release Party (social gathering) here > in Ottawa. > > Friday 8PM (April 30th) at The Royal Oak 318 Bank Street, Ottawa. > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LucidReleaseParties/Confirm

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] notes on persistent live USB

2010-04-19 Thread Paul Belanger
Since you are already using Ubuntu, depending if you want more control, you could use debootstrap your USB key. Some information is available: https://help.ubuntu.com/9.10/installation-guide/i386/linux-upgrade.html While a little more elbow grease is required, you can customize your install base

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] 64 bit executable check

2010-04-13 Thread Paul Belanger
JN, $ file /bin/ls /bin/ls: ELF 64-bit LSB executable, x86-64, version 1 (SYSV), dynamically linked (uses shared libs), for GNU/Linux 2.6.15, stripped Not sure about the windows part. PB On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 11:32 AM, Prof. John C Nash wrote: > With a colleague I've been building some stati