RE: New Step

2002-12-04 Thread Trevor Stuart
Many thanks! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Net Llama! Sent: 03 December 2002 14:47 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: New Step It was updated yesterday. The old version was no longer accurate so it was removed. Please look at the new

PDF detailing the use of OSS by the govt

2002-12-04 Thread DOUGLAS HUNLEY
http://www.egovos.org/pdf/dodfoss.pdf -- Doug Hunley Linux/Unix Admin These 3 guys walk into a bar. You'd think one of them would have ducked ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc -

Re: CD burner: Sony-Supported under linux?

2002-12-04 Thread Bob Raymond
On Sunday 01 December 2002 05:15 am, Net Llama! wrote: Its also interesting to note that Linus personally removed all of the scsi emulation crap from a very recent 2.5.x kernel. None of this voodoo will be neccesary in 2.6.x kernels. Do you happen to know what version of cdrtools allows

USB printer + 2.5.50

2002-12-04 Thread Bob Raymond
Hi, I'm recovering from a major system fsck-up (portage kept uninstalling everything after I'd installed it). I'm using kernel 2.5.50bk3, because none of the stable kernels seemed to like my Highpoint 374 controller. and plain old 2.5.50 wouldn't compile. I've got the usblp module loaded,

RE: ext3 Bug in 2.4.20

2002-12-04 Thread Condon Thomas A KPWA
Llama, I think the question is why i'd want to go back to ext2? I've never had any need nor desire to revert to any other filesystem since using XFS. the fact that you'd even have a need to do it with ext3 speaks volumes about its lack of maturity. How about accessing the disk

Re: Sendmail (probly FAQish)

2002-12-04 Thread Douglas J Hunley
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Tim Wunder spewed electrons into the ether that resembled: /etc/aliases, and I needed to run the newaliases command. (I should really try stuff on my own before posting for help :-( ) it's *supposed* to be /etc/mail/aliases. obviously, RH mucked

Allow all access to database files (dumb newbie question)

2002-12-04 Thread Harry G
I am running ACT! software via Crossovers Wine package rather successfully. I have another user on the same computer I want to give access to the database file, and also a bunch of documents. Where is the best place to put this in the filesystem? I see a lot of places that might work, but I

Re: gcc 3.2.1... it works.

2002-12-04 Thread m.w.chang
the stuffs in COL 3.1 m.w.chang wrote: can you correct me? I knew you knew what I was actually talking about.. :) errr...what's a 2.95.3 library?? -- .~.Might, Courage, Vision. In Linux We Trust. / v \ http://www.linux-sxs.org /( _ )\ Linux 2.4.20 ^ ^7:00am up 3 days, 17:46, 1

Re: gcc 3.2.1... it works.

2002-12-04 Thread m.w.chang
you meant if I install gcc-3.2.1 to my COL 3.1, recompile *JUST* the proftpd daemon, and it would work without problem? maybe my example is too easy... but I am no gcc expert. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Dec 04, 2002 at 10:05:39AM +0800, m.w.chang wrote: yes, but what about all those

Re: gcc 3.2.1... it works.

2002-12-04 Thread m.w.chang
can you correct me? I knew you knew what I was actually talking about.. :) Net Llama! wrote: errr...what's a 2.95.3 library?? On 12/03/02 18:05, m.w.chang wrote: yes, but what about all those 2.95.3 libaries? can 3.2.1 gcc binaries work with older 2.95.3 gcc librarise? I heard that 3.2.x is

Re: Allow all access to database files (dumb newbie question)

2002-12-04 Thread Bill Day
/temp is uually world read/writeable.. but not a good idea.. maybe a samba share where only system users are allowed read/write access Bill Day Linux 2.2.20-1tr i586 6:10pm up 1 day, 9:11, 0 users, load average: 0.00, 0.00, 0.00 We're still up at irc.openprojects.net @ #linux-users or

Re: Allow all access to database files (dumb newbie question)

2002-12-04 Thread Tim Wunder
On Wednesday 04 December 2002 06:20 pm, someone claiming to be Harry G wrote: I am running database program as a user. I have another user on the same computer I want to give access to the database file, and also a bunch of documents. Where is the best place to put this in the filesystem? I

Re: Allow all access to database files (dumb newbie question)

2002-12-04 Thread Ted Ozolins
On Wednesday 04 December 2002 16:36, Bill Day wrote: /temp is uually world read/writeable.. but not a good idea.. maybe a samba share where only system users are allowed read/write access I kind of like /home/public to share files with other users and /home/common to house joint projects but

Re: Allow all access to database files (dumb newbie question)

2002-12-04 Thread kwall
On Wed, Dec 04, 2002 at 05:01:51PM -0500, Harry G wrote: I am running ACT! software via Crossovers Wine package rather successfully. I have another user on the same computer I want to give access to the database file, and also a bunch of documents. Where is the best place to put this in

Re: gcc 3.2.1... it works.

2002-12-04 Thread kwall
On Thu, Dec 05, 2002 at 07:00:22AM +0800, m.w.chang wrote: you meant if I install gcc-3.2.1 to my COL 3.1, recompile *JUST* the proftpd daemon, and it would work without problem? Yes, that's what I meant. Kurt -- Politics is like coaching a football team. you have to be smart enough to

Re: gcc 3.2.1... it works.

2002-12-04 Thread m.w.chang
does it apply to everything? how about those that uses dynamic libraries? I was unable to update libstdc++. If I keep the old one, everyting will still work fine?? I am quite onfused by the library (not DLL) hell. I built libraries for Foxpro applications. But whenever the Foxpro was upgrade,

ftp-proxy

2002-12-04 Thread m.w.chang
anyone read the ftp-proxy article in november issue of linux journal? do I need that with the capabilities of proftpd? I don't find any thing special... that thing is more suitable for wu-ftpd. -- Swiftly. Silently. Invisibly. .~.in Linux we trust. news://news.linux-sxs.org / v \

CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Joel Hammer
I am getting set to finally burn some cd's. I have a 48 speed CD-R drive. I have only a vague idea what that means. Here is a section of the man cdrecord regarding speed of writing: ==man cdrecord on speed speed = # Set the speed factor of the writing process to #. # is an integer,

Re: ftp-proxy

2002-12-04 Thread Brett I. Holcomb
I would think you wouldn't need a proxy unless you're trying to go through a firewall and need something to translate local addresses or serve as your proxy system. anyone read the ftp-proxy article in november issue of linux journal? do I need that with the capabilities of proftpd? I don't

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Brett I. Holcomb
I think you'll find that the 48 is the speed at which it reads. The unit writes at a slower speed - how slow depends on the unit itself (the bus it's on like IDE, SCSI, and how well made it is and the computer. Usually the write speed is lower like 1,2,8,12x. What is important is a speed at

Re:CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Leon A. Goldstein
Joel Hammer wrote I would appreciate and English translation and some suggestions for setting the speed parameter. If I understand this this means I can set the speed of writing to 48. When I crank up the speed, either to 40 or 50, cdrecord says it is writing at speed = 32. Does the type of

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Joel Hammer
Just for the record, The Sony 48x CR-R, 24x CR-RW, 48x CD-ROM (CRX215E1) works just fine in linux, at least with CD-R data and CD-ROM. I used the latest cdrtools (cdrecord, version 1.8 and mkisofs version 1.12.) It writes a cd (580 mbytes) in about 220 seconds or less with speed set to 40 and

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Net Llama!
Additionally the media you're burning to has a speed rating. On 12/04/02 18:06, Brett I. Holcomb wrote: I think you'll find that the 48 is the speed at which it reads. The unit writes at a slower speed - how slow depends on the unit itself (the bus it's on like IDE, SCSI, and how well made it

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Joel Hammer
You are right. On the package it says: 1X to 32X. I guess that explains my top speed of 32. Joel On Wed, Dec 04, 2002 at 06:39:54PM -0800, Net Llama! wrote: Additionally the media you're burning to has a speed rating. setting the speed parameter. If I understand this this means I can set

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Brett I. Holcomb
Just for the record, Ahh.. The pain has stopped. It only took two short evenings to get this working under linux. The scsi stuff is a pain. Knowing how to use modules is a must. If I hadn't had to install a zip drive last year, another scsi pretender, I would have been a lot longer

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Joel Hammer
The men in the computer store (BestBuy, CompuUSA), smile and shake their heads each time I ask about scsi cdrom's. Do they exist? Joel On Wed, Dec 04, 2002 at 10:06:11PM -0500, Brett I. Holcomb wrote: Just for the record, Ahh.. The pain has stopped. It only took two short evenings

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Bob Raymond
On Thursday 05 December 2002 03:15 am, Joel Hammer wrote: The men in the computer store (BestBuy, CompuUSA), smile and shake their heads each time I ask about scsi cdrom's. Do they exist? No, the men in CompUSA and BestBuy do not exist. Of course SCSI CDROM's exist. I just can't afford a

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Net Llama!
Of course they exist, but BestBuy CompUSA isn't where you go to find a decent selection of quality hardware. On 12/04/02 19:15, Joel Hammer wrote: The men in the computer store (BestBuy, CompuUSA), smile and shake their heads each time I ask about scsi cdrom's. Do they exist? Joel On Wed, Dec

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Brett I. Holcomb
Yes, they do - check out Plextor for one, most others make them. I buy them for performance. However, morons such as work at BestBuy and CompUSA can't be expected to know about them. The only reason they IDE is they've seen it on enough boxes for it to sink into their little brains. If you

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Net Llama!
Indeed. SCSI hardware is traditionally used in servers. People don't purchase components for servers at BestBuy. Look on pricewatch.com or pricegrabber.com for good prices on namebrand components. On 12/04/02 19:24, Brett I. Holcomb wrote: Yes, they do - check out Plextor for one, most

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Brett I. Holcomb
I got so I used SCSI for my workstations. It was worth the extra cost to get the performance and ease of use. Indeed. SCSI hardware is traditionally used in servers. People don't purchase components for servers at BestBuy. Look on pricewatch.com or pricegrabber.com for good prices on

gnucash...g-wrap

2002-12-04 Thread Ted Ozolins
Since the latest gnucash was released, I thought of give it a try. As it seems that I was missing g-wrap I downkoaded the source and tried to compile it only to bomb out with the following error::: -- making all in g-wrap make[2]: Entering directory `/usr/src/g-wrap-1.3.2/g-wrap' guile -c \

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread kwall
On Wed, Dec 04, 2002 at 06:39:54PM -0800, Net Llama! wrote: Additionally the media you're burning to has a speed rating. Great point -- I've created more than a few coasters at work because I neglected to heed the speed rating of the blanks... Kurt -- Minnie Mouse is a slow maze learner.

Re: gnucash...g-wrap

2002-12-04 Thread kwall
On Wed, Dec 04, 2002 at 07:55:47PM -0800, Ted Ozolins wrote: Since the latest gnucash was released, I thought of give it a try. As it seems that I was missing g-wrap I downkoaded the source and tried to compile it only to bomb out with the following error::: -- making all in g-wrap

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread kwall
On Wed, Dec 04, 2002 at 10:15:35PM -0500, Joel Hammer wrote: The men in the computer store (BestBuy, CompuUSA), smile and shake their heads each time I ask about scsi cdrom's. Do they exist? The guys at BestBuy and CompUSA are idiots. SCSI CD-ROMs better exist, or a lot of workstations at my

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread kwall
On Wed, Dec 04, 2002 at 07:21:24PM -0800, Net Llama! wrote: Of course they exist, but BestBuy CompUSA isn't where you go to find a decent selection of quality hardware. Or a decent selection of knowledgeable sales personnel. ;-) Kurt -- Ah say, son, you're about as sharp as a bowlin' ball.

Re: gnucash...g-wrap

2002-12-04 Thread Ted Ozolins
On Wednesday 04 December 2002 20:09, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Scheme file require.scm, apparently stored in slib. Kurt Hehe, I've compiled a lot of progs over the last year or so and believe me this is the first time I've seen anything like this. This is a known problem and in order to

Re: CD burner write speed and cdrecord

2002-12-04 Thread Ralph Sanford
On Wed, 2002-12-04 at 20:15, Joel Hammer wrote: The men in the computer store (BestBuy, CompuUSA), smile and shake their heads each time I ask about scsi cdrom's. Do they exist? Joel Plextor definitely has the best reputation, their latest scsi cdrw being a 12/10/32 or something like that