Re: [SLUG] useful bash tricks thread

2009-02-09 Thread Rick Welykochy
Amos Shapira wrote: Yes but what if you (or someone else sharing the root account) got it into history by accident? If I realise that sensitive info made it into the history file, I remove it by editing .bash_history You may have to futz around closing that shell and opening a new one and

[SLUG] Installing a USB modem.

2009-02-09 Thread wbennett
Bought the Telstra USB modem. Connected it to the laptop (Fujitsu, running Intrepid) Nothing came up on the monitor. Strange, I expected *something*, even if only an error message; but not even that. The light on the modem came on. But 0 else. Is there something I should have done (connecting

Re: [SLUG] useful bash tricks thread

2009-02-09 Thread Amos Shapira
2009/2/9 Rick Welykochy r...@praxis.com.au: If I realise that sensitive info made it into the history file, I remove it by editing .bash_history You may have to futz around closing that shell and opening a new one and ensure the info is really gone. And that's where I think that history -d

[SLUG] Ask SLUG - IP Telephony

2009-02-09 Thread Ben Donohue
Hi all, (this is a bit like an ask Slashdot... maybe we can have an ask SLUG) my work is looking at rationalizing phone/mobile usage with possibly VOIP between offices. I've suggested setting up Linux boxes and using Asterix. As usual FOSS is a bit unknown to the higher ups and they are

Re: [SLUG] Ask SLUG - IP Telephony

2009-02-09 Thread Alex Samad
On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 07:21:32AM +1100, Ben Donohue wrote: Hi all, (this is a bit like an ask Slashdot... maybe we can have an ask SLUG) my work is looking at rationalizing phone/mobile usage with possibly VOIP between offices. I've suggested setting up Linux boxes and using Asterix.

Re: [SLUG] Ask SLUG - IP Telephony

2009-02-09 Thread Marghanita da Cruz
Hi Ben, I have done a variety of IT projects for a living in my time, including an implementation of a proprietary VoIP system. While I arrived at the project with good IT and Data Network experience and even some insight into Telephony and long distance dedicated links - the main issue I struck

Re: [SLUG] Ask SLUG - IP Telephony

2009-02-09 Thread Daniel Pittman
Ben Donohue donoh...@icafe.com.au writes: my work is looking at rationalizing phone/mobile usage with possibly VOIP between offices. I've suggested setting up Linux boxes and using Asterix. As usual FOSS is a bit unknown to the higher ups and they are also looking to external suppliers.

[SLUG] scanner for Linux

2009-02-09 Thread Lisa Roberts
Hi My HP3300C A4 flatbed scanner has just died, and I am seeking something to replace it. Can anyone advise on a currently available scanner that will work with Linux? New or second-hand is OK. Lisa --- Lisa Roberts www.lisaroberts.com.au www.antarcticanimation.com

Re: [SLUG] scanner for Linux

2009-02-09 Thread Daniel Pittman
Lisa Roberts l...@lisaroberts.com.au writes: My HP3300C A4 flatbed scanner has just died, and I am seeking something to replace it. Can anyone advise on a currently available scanner that will work with Linux? No, but I can advise you how to answer that question for yourself:

Re: [SLUG] scanner for Linux

2009-02-09 Thread Amos Shapira
2009/2/10 Daniel Pittman dan...@rimspace.net: Lisa Roberts l...@lisaroberts.com.au writes: New or second-hand is OK. Then it becomes a question of finding something that meets your technical requirements, is on the HCL, and is within your budget. I put up my HP PSC 2410 (multi-function,

Re: [SLUG] Ask SLUG - IP Telephony

2009-02-09 Thread Jake Anderson
Ben Donohue wrote: Hi all, (this is a bit like an ask Slashdot... maybe we can have an ask SLUG) my work is looking at rationalizing phone/mobile usage with possibly VOIP between offices. I've suggested setting up Linux boxes and using Asterix. As usual FOSS is a bit unknown to the higher

Re: [SLUG] Ask SLUG - IP Telephony

2009-02-09 Thread Gonzalo Servat
On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:54 AM, Jake Anderson ya...@vapourforge.comwrote: [..snip..] I have done a few installs with asterisk based soft/hardware. Expect some teething troubles. Get a dedicated adsl line if you are heavy internet users, QOS hasn't been much of a problem for most installs

Re: [SLUG] Ask SLUG - IP Telephony

2009-02-09 Thread Daniel Pittman
Gonzalo Servat gser...@gmail.com writes: On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:54 AM, Jake Anderson ya...@vapourforge.comwrote: [..snip..] I have done a few installs with asterisk based soft/hardware. Expect some teething troubles. Get a dedicated adsl line if you are heavy internet users, QOS hasn't

Re: [SLUG] scanner for Linux

2009-02-09 Thread Rick Phillips
Hi Lisa, My HP3300C A4 flatbed scanner has just died, and I am seeking something to replace it. Can anyone advise on a currently available scanner that will work with Linux? New or second-hand is OK. My venerable HP Scanjet 2100C died recently and I purchased an Epson Perfection V350

Re: [SLUG] Ask SLUG - IP Telephony

2009-02-09 Thread Jobst Schmalenbach
The first thing that comes to my mind is make sure that both offices have the same ISP, or (this is a good guess) you are in trouble with lag (or am I mistaken here?). jobst On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 07:21:32AM +1100, Ben Donohue (donoh...@icafe.com.au) wrote: Hi all, (this is a bit