Arizona State Library to host *Digital* Bookmobile

2010-02-11 Thread Bill Lindley
I wonder how friendly the collection is to Free Software players? \\/ # # # Arizona State Library to host Digital Bookmobile Download experience promotes free audio books, eBook, music and video downloads The Digital Bookmobile will be open to state employees and the public from 9 a.m. to

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread joe
. Brian Cluff wrote: Does your joe account on 73 have a restricted or non-shell in the /etc/passwd? Eric Cope wrote: sounds like ssh isn't accessible on 73. Is that true? I guess that must be true. How can I fix that? That is the question. 'sshd_config' is identical on 73 and on 68 where

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread Craig White
On Thu, 2010-02-11 at 06:30 -0700, j...@actionline.com wrote: . Brian Cluff wrote: Does your joe account on 73 have a restricted or non-shell in the /etc/passwd? Eric Cope wrote: sounds like ssh isn't accessible on 73. Is that true? I guess that must be true. How can I fix that?

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread kitepi...@kitepilot.com
Go to a terminal on 192.168.0.73, login as joe and do: ssh localhost And tell me what happens. And, (as someone said) look at /var/logs/auth.log (or equivalent) on 192.168.0.73 and look for joe: grep joe /var/logs/auth.log ET j...@actionline.com writes: . Brian Cluff wrote: Does your

Re: Arizona State Library to host *Digital* Bookmobile

2010-02-11 Thread Joshua Zeidner
I've worked in a university library in College and the public library system in Phx is really very good. Let's hope it stays that way. -jmz On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 4:37 AM, Bill Lindley wlind...@wlindley.com wrote: I wonder how friendly the collection is to Free Software players? \\/ #

File not found error creating tar.bz2 archive

2010-02-11 Thread Paul Mooring
Just like the subject says, this... p...@paulbox:~ $ sudo tar cjpf /backups/bkup/2010-02-11.tar.bz2 /home/paul/Desktop/ ...gives me this... tar: /backups/bkup/2010-02-11.tar.bz2: Cannot open: No such file or directory tar: Error is not recoverable: exiting now tar: Removing leading `/' from member

RE: File not found error creating tar.bz2 archive

2010-02-11 Thread Kevin Fries
It sounds like it is not finding bzip2 for some reason. Try creating the tar without compression first. Kevin Sent from my Nokia phone -Original Message- From: Paul Mooring Sent: 02/11/2010 1:16:37 PM Subject: File not found error creating tar.bz2 archive Just like the subject says,

Re: File not found error creating tar.bz2 archive

2010-02-11 Thread Paul Mooring
don't think that's it, it consistently tells me it can't find the file I'm trying to create: Thu Feb 11, 01:11 PM p...@paulbox:~ $ sudo tar cjpf /backups/bkup/2010-02-11.tar.bz2 /home/paul/Desktop/ tar: /backups/bkup/2010-02-11.tar.bz2: Cannot open: No such file or directory tar: Error is not

Re: File not found error creating tar.bz2 archive

2010-02-11 Thread Paul Mooring
yes, like my reply above shows with or without the j I get an error saying /backups/bkup/2010-02-11.tar.bz2 is missing and which bzip2, correctly show /bin/bzip2 exists and is in the proper location. On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Kevin Fries kfri...@gmail.com wrote: Even when dropping the -j?

Re: File not found error creating tar.bz2 archive

2010-02-11 Thread Matt Graham
p...@paulbox:~ $ sudo tar cjpf /backups/bkup/2010-02-11.tar.bz2 /home/paul/Desktop/ tar: /backups/bkup/2010-02-11.tar.bz2: Cannot open: No such file or directory From: Paul Mooring drpppr...@gmail.com yes, like my reply above shows with or without the j I get an error saying

RE: File not found error creating tar.bz2 archive

2010-02-11 Thread Kevin Fries
Ok, remember, in the right location is only half the problem, if your path is set wrong, files in the correct location are still not found. So, since running without the -j did not change things, assume the problem is in tar. Check the backup directory for a broken symlink. Kevin Sent from

Re: File not found error creating tar.bz2 archive

2010-02-11 Thread Paul Mooring
Thanks very much an extra '/' had worked it's way into my script and I somehow didn't notice it said bkup/${date}, rather than bkup${date}. On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 1:47 PM, Matt Graham danceswithcr...@usa.net wrote: p...@paulbox:~ $ sudo tar cjpf /backups/bkup/2010-02-11.tar.bz2

ubuntu security notice

2010-02-11 Thread Dazed_75
Perhaps most of you have seen this and others may not be concerned, but: http://shibuvarkala.blogspot.com/2010/02/major-security-alert-for-ubuntu-linux.html http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-894-1 The most interesting part of the first link is down at the last paragraph. The second is the one with

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread joe
. I have tried every suggest I could so far, with no success. == Brian Cluff wrote: Does your joe account on 73 have a restricted or non-shell in the /etc/passwd? How would I determine the answer to that question? == Eric Cope wrote: sounds like ssh isn't accessible on 73. Is that true? I

PXE booting

2010-02-11 Thread Dazed_75
I've built my second PXE boot server and wanted to test the various boots. So far I have found only two of my machines that support PXE booting and I do not wish to disturb them. I've tested 7 other machines that seem to have no such ability. One of them shows in BIOS that you can include the

Re: PXE booting

2010-02-11 Thread Stephen
I think there are some other protocols, but im hazy on it. as for adding it find a nic that supports pxe boot. (i think) On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Dazed_75 lthiels...@gmail.com wrote: I've built my second PXE boot server and wanted to test the various boots. So far I have found only two

RE: ubuntu security notice

2010-02-11 Thread Kevin Fries
Thank you for this. I just bought a System76 Starling. Carl had an extra one at the office so he let me have that one. But when I went by their HQ, he said something about a vulerability they were patching, but did not get any more than that. Got my netbook today, and its really nice. But

Re: PXE booting

2010-02-11 Thread Paul Mooring
I've used this: http://etherboot.org/wiki/index.php as a work around in the past to use a bootable CD or usb drive, to integrate with my pxe boot environments, it doesn't really add pxe boot because the system boots off of some other type of media, but it at least lets you use the hardware you

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-11 Thread Dazed_75
I've lost one volunteer for this Saturday. I have 5 people (the list below plus Boyd Tong and Stephen) to install 17[+] systems. I think that will be a push since there are always one or two that don't go well. If there is anyone else who could make it Saturday around 8:30 AM until early

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-11 Thread Stephen
How many can we have turned on at once? On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Dazed_75 lthiels...@gmail.com wrote: I've lost one volunteer for this Saturday.  I have 5 people (the list below plus Boyd Tong and Stephen) to install 17[+] systems.  I think that will be a push since there are always

Re: PXE booting

2010-02-11 Thread Dazed_75
Thanks. That looks like an interesting and use solution especially for a test environment like this. I will definitely try it though I do not have time today. Thanks again. On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Paul Mooring drpppr...@gmail.com wrote: I've used this:

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-11 Thread Dazed_75
I do not know the answer, but it is probably 17 different environments and it is best if we can talk to the people while doing their machines. Hence, I don't see it simply as doing many installs in parallel like one might do in a more corporate environment. I do think we 5 could get the job

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-11 Thread Stephen
Well for me i can probably run several at once, the main part is there is a certain amount of waiting time after the questiosn have been answered. that is my thought. On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Dazed_75 lthiels...@gmail.com wrote: I do not know the answer, but it is probably 17 different

Lookin at Qwest DSL Service

2010-02-11 Thread keith smith
Hi, I just moved into a house in South Chandler and when Cox configured my Internet and phone, they had to setup a temp connection. This consists of a coax running through my back yard down the side of my house and into the junction box. Funny thing is the box that services the 5 housed in

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-11 Thread Dazed_75
Agreed though in my experience the questions never cease and I have a tendency to explain some things without them asking in the hopes of making it a better experience for them. I also find that when I get up to doing 3 at once it is easy to lose track of some detail. On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at

Re: PXE booting

2010-02-11 Thread Eric Shubert
I believe some pci nics do pxe boot. I think I have one, which is a trendnet gig-e card from Fry's ($13 or so), but I'm not positive. I think the bios needs to support pxe as well as the card. Stephen wrote: I think there are some other protocols, but im hazy on it. as for adding it find a

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-11 Thread Eric Shubert
Should we try to do a little presentation after the installs are (mostly) done that people can follow along on their new systems? Dazed_75 wrote: Agreed though in my experience the questions never cease and I have a tendency to explain some things without them asking in the hopes of making

Re: Lookin at Qwest DSL Service

2010-02-11 Thread Stephen
I have no recommendations and have horrible server and billing issues with Quest in the past (as recent as this year) and even still with the wonky conduit solution would personally stick with Cox. On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 3:44 PM, keith smith klsmith2...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, I just moved into

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-11 Thread Stephen
This i think might be a good idea... create a small form for them to fill out for username computer name all the non-secure stuff, so we can give them an idea of what they might want to think about and then with them all up and running make it a class/install-fest even with them installing it

Re: Lookin at Qwest DSL Service

2010-02-11 Thread Eric Shubert
keith smith wrote: Hi, I just moved into a house in South Chandler and when Cox configured my Internet and phone, they had to setup a temp connection. This consists of a coax running through my back yard down the side of my house and into the junction box. Funny thing is the box that

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-11 Thread Eric Shubert
I like this idea. A better learning environment. Stephen wrote: This i think might be a good idea... create a small form for them to fill out for username computer name all the non-secure stuff, so we can give them an idea of what they might want to think about and then with them all up and

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread kitepi...@kitepilot.com
How would I determine the answer to that question? Look at /etc/passwd Do: grep joe /etc/passwd and post the line(s) I did examine those logs (17,000 lines in the last 4 days) but I don't know what to look for. Do: find /var/log -type f -exec grep -H joe {} \; And post the output. Look

Re: Lookin at Qwest DSL Service

2010-02-11 Thread Shawn Badger
I recently moved to South Gilbert are where neither Cox nor Qwest service. I was able to find a company that however does service the entire area with a wireless service http://www.wydebeam.com/ . I was thinking they maybe a possible backup plan for you, but then I realize they are using Cox as

Who Wants High Speed Fiber Connections in PHX?

2010-02-11 Thread Joshua Zeidner
Hi PHX, Google is running an interesting program, maybe we can get them to deploy in PHX? http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi -jmz --- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to

Re: Lookin at Qwest DSL Service

2010-02-11 Thread keith smith
Thanks! I was mainly looking for a solution that does not make me vulnerable to cutting the coax while cleaning the yard. Or in case 6 weeks turns into 6 month. I run a network of 3 computers so whatever I chose i would have to be able to drop the connection into a dlink type of router so I

Re: Who Wants High Speed Fiber Connections in PHX?

2010-02-11 Thread keith smith
Interesting and scary. Google already knows too much about all of us and they own the majority of the Internet searches. If they get into delivery that would put them into the dictator's seat. Maybe even more powerful than the US Government. Keith Smith --- On

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread Craig White
On Thu, 2010-02-11 at 15:02 -0700, j...@actionline.com wrote: == craig white wrote: check the system logs (secure messages) on '73' and you should find your answer. I did examine those logs (17,000 lines in the last 4 days) but I don't know what to look for. I suppose if you really

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread joe
. craig white wrote: let me see now... you don't want to look at 17,000 lines but I should? No, Craig, you definitely should not ... and I am very sorry to have caused you such exasperation toward me. I sincerely appreciate the constructive suggestions that so many helpful friends on the PLUG

Re: PXE booting

2010-02-11 Thread Dazed_75
Actually, some nics have an on-board eeprom to extend BIOS. On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 3:48 PM, Eric Shubert e...@shubes.net wrote: I believe some pci nics do pxe boot. I think I have one, which is a trendnet gig-e card from Fry's ($13 or so), but I'm not positive. I think the bios needs to

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread Lisa Kachold
Responding (as you have been) with EXACT error and screen capture is good. Logs and configurations are great also. # tail /var/log/secure # tail /var/log/messages ssh -version cat /etc/ssh/sshd_config |mail myaddresswhereicanforwardtocraigpersonallyforhelpoffline Craig is usually one of the

Re: ubuntu security notice

2010-02-11 Thread Lisa Kachold
PATCH SECURITY is essential for all linux users! This is a list of recent standard patches for the (debian/Ubuntu) linux kernel. It's important that when you choose a Netboot, it CAN be patched (some are not patch friendly [HP]). Similar linux memory, C stack, file structure, and tcp/ip patches

Re: VirtualBox Install

2010-02-11 Thread Lisa Kachold
Gee! What is your hardware? Are you running on X86_64 under OpenSolaris or using Sun hardware? How many concurrent Virtual's do you run at a time? How do you start up a Virtual box upon reboot without Human Intervention? On 2/8/10, Trent Shipley tship...@deru.com wrote: A while ago I wrote

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread Craig White
On Thu, 2010-02-11 at 18:47 -0700, j...@actionline.com wrote: . craig white wrote: let me see now... you don't want to look at 17,000 lines but I should? No, Craig, you definitely should not ... and I am very sorry to have caused you such exasperation toward me. I sincerely appreciate

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread Craig White
On Thu, 2010-02-11 at 19:25 -0700, Craig White wrote: On Thu, 2010-02-11 at 18:47 -0700, j...@actionline.com wrote: . craig white wrote: let me see now... you don't want to look at 17,000 lines but I should? No, Craig, you definitely should not ... and I am very sorry to have caused

Re: Why does 'ssh' and 'scp' work to one and not another?

2010-02-11 Thread Lisa Kachold
Yes, I usually install the keys and realize that my problem was either a Root Allow = no or strict error checking or no hosts entry with strict error checking, etc. I would just make both sshd_config 's match and copy the old ones to backup. restart the daemon change both passwords start a

Re: Arizona State Library to host *Digital* Bookmobile

2010-02-11 Thread Lisa Kachold
I believe the RHCE test book is available as a digital download from this resource. I love the technical book section at the Downtown library. On 2/11/10, Joshua Zeidner jjzeid...@gmail.com wrote: I've worked in a university library in College and the public library system in Phx is really

Re: Linux BOX

2010-02-11 Thread Michael Havens
do you think the wrt54g version 8 will act as a bridge? On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 10:50 PM, Brian Cluff br...@snaptek.com wrote: mike havens wrote: Is there a way to use a wireless router as a wireless card? It depends on the router. Some have a 'bridge' mode that will allow you to use them

Re: Who Wants High Speed Fiber Connections in PHX?

2010-02-11 Thread Frank
It really isn't any different to ISP's knowledge of our online activities now... I think its actually better since Google is fully upfront about their access to our online activities! Privacy is important, but on the internet, we've never had it... I don't really understand the uproar directed at

Re: Who Wants High Speed Fiber Connections in PHX?

2010-02-11 Thread Alan Dayley
May I just say to everyone warming up your keyboards: Stay calm! Be factual! Seek to understand and educate. Alan On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 9:56 PM, Frank francis.e...@gmail.com wrote: It really isn't any different to ISP's knowledge of our online activities now... I think its actually better

Re: Who Wants High Speed Fiber Connections in PHX?

2010-02-11 Thread Joshua Zeidner
I guess we can call this preemptive moderation? -jmz On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 10:02 PM, Alan Dayley ala...@consultpros.com wrote: May I just say to everyone warming up your keyboards: Stay calm! Be factual! Seek to understand and educate. Alan On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 9:56 PM, Frank

Re: Who Wants High Speed Fiber Connections in PHX?

2010-02-11 Thread Alan Dayley
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 9:56 PM, Frank francis.e...@gmail.com wrote: It really isn't any different to ISP's knowledge of our online activities now... I think its actually better since Google is fully upfront about their access to our online activities! Privacy is important, but on the

Re: Who Wants High Speed Fiber Connections in PHX?

2010-02-11 Thread Alan Dayley
Just a request to keep the conversation civil. Frank's comments could draw strong statements and feelings. This is an unmoderated, open email list. I don't have the power to moderate or ban anyone. Alan On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 10:17 PM, Joshua Zeidner jjzeid...@gmail.com wrote:  I guess we

Re: Who Wants High Speed Fiber Connections in PHX?

2010-02-11 Thread Joshua Zeidner
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 10:29 PM, Alan Dayley ala...@consultpros.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 9:56 PM, Frank francis.e...@gmail.com wrote: It really isn't any different to ISP's knowledge of our online activities now... I think its actually better since Google is fully upfront about their

Re: Who Wants High Speed Fiber Connections in PHX?

2010-02-11 Thread Eric Cope
Josh nailed it. There is a good paper out there discussing the link between privacy and liberty. I can't recall the paper's name making my googling (irony, anyone?) ineffective. If I find it, I will forward a link. Eric On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 10:33 PM, Joshua Zeidner jjzeid...@gmail.comwrote:

Re: Who Wants High Speed Fiber Connections in PHX?

2010-02-11 Thread Eric Cope
I think its this... http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=998565 On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 10:51 PM, Eric Cope eric.c...@gmail.com wrote: Josh nailed it. There is a good paper out there discussing the link between privacy and liberty. I can't recall the paper's name making my

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-11 Thread Dazed_75
I like it too. Though I wish we had thought of this earlier in the week. I had intended to make a form tomorrow afternoon which was part data collection from the applicants to provide us with some information and part as a checklist for the volunteers for the actual install. I will put some