Re: [SLUG] Backups keeping symbolic links.

2006-11-13 Thread Eddie F
I meant that we'd like to keep symlinks and restore them as they where, rather than replacing the symlink with the original file or loosing them all together. On 11/13/06, Matthew Hannigan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, Nov 12, 2006 at 03:06:28PM +1100, Eddie F wrote: Hi all, I've been

[SLUG] Backups keeping symbolic links.

2006-11-12 Thread Eddie F
Hi all, I've been ask the question by a friend about what alternatives to cpio there might be, for backing up to a tape drive and keeping symbolic links preserved. Had a bit of a dig around on Google, but haven't had much luck... Any suggestions? Thanks, Edd. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group

Re: [SLUG] Report writer for MySQL + C-ISAM?

2004-09-20 Thread Eddie F
We we're replacing our 16-bit window report writer with Crystal, but It may help to give some description of what Crystal does. I for one don't know but I'm guessing from this that it's some kind of thing that draws graphs and so forth from the output of database queries? Yes... It's a

[SLUG] Report writer for MySQL + C-ISAM?

2004-09-19 Thread Eddie F
Hi all, We we're replacing our 16-bit window report writer with Crystal, but that's starting to look way too expensive. Any one know what FOSS applications, we could run on our Linux boxes instead? Doesn't need to be any where near as fancy as Crystal, basic report writing is fine. Currently

[SLUG] GMail invites.

2004-09-09 Thread Eddie F
The first 20 replys to [EMAIL PROTECTED] can have one. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html

[SLUG] FOSS email server for Outlook clients?

2004-08-04 Thread Eddie F
Hi all, We're looking at ditching Exchange, but unfortunately we need to keep Outlook. Shared resources like calendars and contacts is still needed... Any ideas? Edd. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

[SLUG] Blue PCI Slot?

2004-07-05 Thread Eddie F
Howdy, Looking at motherboards, and came across this; http://au.asus.com/products/mb/socket478/p4ge-v/overview.htm# Anyone know what the deal is with the blue PCI slot? Edd. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs:

[SLUG] ACT/CRM Alernative?

2004-04-18 Thread Eddie F
to purchase another pretty highly spec'd server. Plus I just don't like how heavily it relies on this MS infrastructure, especially since I was hoping to one day suggest a Linux replacement for Exchange. Has anyone had any experience with open source alternatives to ACT! and MS CRM? Eddie F

[SLUG] Debian not starting eth0 at boot.

2004-04-03 Thread Eddie F
Hi all, After first boot settings entered for eth0 where lost. Sorted all this out and all works fine after running ifup eth0, but this interface isn't started at boot. So... How does Debian 3.0 r2 normally start network interfaces at bootup? ~~~ I’m online, therefore I am ! ~~~ Eddie.

Re: [SLUG] Debian not starting eth0 at boot.

2004-04-03 Thread Eddie F
From: David Lloyd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] After first boot settings entered for eth0 where lost. Sorted all this out and all works fine after running ifup eth0, but this interface isn't started at boot. So... How does Debian 3.0 r2 normally start network interfaces at

Re: [SLUG] Debian not starting eth0 at boot.

2004-04-03 Thread Eddie F
After first boot settings entered for eth0 where lost. Sorted all this out and all works fine after running ifup eth0, but this interface isn't started at boot. So... How does Debian 3.0 r2 normally start network interfaces at bootup? In /etc/network/interfaces. Ummm... yeh...

Re: [SLUG] Debian not starting eth0 at boot.

2004-04-03 Thread Eddie F
From: David Lloyd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Eddie, Looks right. Have you ever tried etherconf: apt-cache show etherconf apt-cache show etherconf gives; W: Unable to locate package etherconfig apt-get install etherconf gives; something about not being able to fins packe last time I ran it, but now it

Re: [SLUG] A valid analogy.

2004-03-14 Thread Eddie F
From: Terry Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Evolution has no creator and no intelligence. Linux has a creator and intelligence. Not necessarily. It is commonly assumed that theories of evolution negates a controlling intelligence, and therefore an intelligent creator. Life had to begin somewhere.

Re: [SLUG] Red Hat world tour coming to Sydney March 22

2004-03-11 Thread Eddie F
Try here: http://www.whereis.com.au From: Jobst Schmalenbach [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, Mar 12, 2004 at 12:57:41AM +1100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: How do we get to the RedHat World Tour Sydney event? Simply check out the map of where the Sheraton on the Park is! Visit

RE: [SLUG] accessing MS desktops from Linux

2004-02-22 Thread Eddie F
I can tell you that the Citrix clients for Linux work very well, Including the optional mapping of client drives and printers. ~~~ I’m online, therefore I am ! ~~~ From: Sonia Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SLUG] accessing MS desktops from Linux Date: Sat,

[SLUG] SLUG isn't listed?!?!?!

2004-02-19 Thread Eddie F
http://www.linux.org/groups/australia.html ~~~ I’m online, therefore I am ! ~~~ _ Hot chart ringtones and polyphonics. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilemania/default.asp -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List -

Re: [SLUG] Press request: Legitimate uses of P2P

2004-02-17 Thread Eddie F
Hmmm sounds like a sting operation. Yes it does, doesn't it? All P2P is illegal;... Well... Probably close to all... but not all. I have seen (and even skimmed one) articles on the use of P2P to share documents and media files. This is within the organization that owns said documents, media

Re: [SLUG] Stupid Console Screensaver.

2004-01-12 Thread Eddie F
That is the right syntax, you might want to check the console-tools settings if you are using Debian, I've noticed that they have sometimes screwed with my console settings. Pete. RedHat 9 ! Around about 1718h 12/01/2004, Eddie F emitted the following wisdom: Doesn't seem to be working for me

[SLUG] Stupid Console Screensaver.

2004-01-11 Thread Eddie F
Hi all, I have tried to disable the console screensaver (on RedHat 9) with; setterm -blank 0 but have had no luck. Anyone have any ideas? ~~~ I’m online, therefore I am! ~~~ _ E-mail just got a whole lot better. New ninemsn

Re: [SLUG] Stupid Console Screensaver.

2004-01-11 Thread Eddie F
Which user and which terminal are you attempting to disable it from? root, all of the console virtual terminals. Generally, doing so as root on one of the virtual consoles will work. Doesn't seem to be working for me, on several boxes! # setterm -blank 0 Do I have the syntax right?... Am I

Re: [SLUG] Programming Book, for Open Source.

2003-12-22 Thread Eddie F
From: Gottfried Szing [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd like to get back into programming, to read (and possibly modify) open source code for Linux. Any book suggestions? hm, many open queastions. Yes... Email first, think later! what language? From what I can gather, most projects are either C or Python

Re: [SLUG] Programming Book, for Open Source.

2003-12-22 Thread Eddie F
From: Gottfried Szing [EMAIL PROTECTED] my suggestion to start programming and to contribute: use your apps as usuall and if you have an idea to improve an app (eg missing feature or problem which can be tracked down), feel free to change/enhance the code and send a patch. this will help u to

[SLUG] Programming Book, for Open Source.

2003-12-21 Thread Eddie F
I'd like to get back into programming, to read (and possibly modify) open source code for Linux. Any book suggestions? ~~~ I’m online, therefore I am! ~~~ _ ninemsn Premium transforms your e-mail with colours, photos and

RE: [SLUG] off topic: transferring W2K to a new system

2003-12-16 Thread Eddie F
If the hardware isn't too different there may not be a problem, and it maybe just find all the hardware... I've found it's usually only a problem when moving between single and multi proccessor systems... ghost the disk first though, just in case. I've heard another way around it is to do an

Re: [SLUG] Freedom and Alternatives

2003-12-10 Thread Eddie F
B2/C... Coz it makes it possible for good quality, free (as in beer) software to be available I guess that's B3... or is it C2?... Anyway, all of what makes it possible for good quality, free (a$ in beer) software! C... When wearing my 'ideal world' hat. Edd. ~~~ I’m online, therefore I

Re: [SLUG] 30 days for SCO to put up or shut up

2003-12-07 Thread Eddie F
http://ars.userfriendly.org/cartoons/?id=20031123mode=classic ~~~ [cliche plagiarised quote goes here] ~~~ Original Message Follows From: Del [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: slug [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SLUG] 30 days for SCO to put up or shut up Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2003 01:08:23

iis vs apache - Re: [SLUG] win2003 vs samba

2003-11-26 Thread Eddie F
I'd like to *sell* apache to the boss. Something like this on IIS and Apache would be great. Anyone got any such links handy? Original Message Follows Someone was asking about this the other day: http://www.itweek.co.uk/News/1144312

Re: iis vs apache - Re: [SLUG] win2003 vs samba

2003-11-26 Thread Eddie F
I'd like to *sell* apache to the boss. Something like this on IIS and Apache would be great. Anyone got any such links handy? Wheeler's page on open source software. http://www.dwheeler.com/oss_fs_why.html (updated, must read it again) Cheers! Basically you go with the webserver with

Re: [SLUG] Application Server?

2003-11-21 Thread Eddie F
: Re: [SLUG] Application Server? Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2003 09:18:39 +1100 On Fri, Nov 21, 2003 at 03:45:34AM +1100, Eddie F wrote: Anyone know of any open source application server projects? The amount of money that we are going to have to shell out for M$/Citrix licensing is rediculous. I don't know

[SLUG] Application Server?

2003-11-20 Thread Eddie F
Hi all, Anyone know of any open source application server projects? The amount of money that we are going to have to shell out for M$/Citrix licensing is rediculous. Thanks! Edd. ~~~ [cliche plagiarised quote goes here] ~~~ _

Re: [SLUG] SLUG refocus

2003-09-21 Thread Eddie F
If it ever gets to court, just present the movie to the judge as evidence, then sneak out as he falls asleep ;-), ~~~ I’m online, therefore I am! ~~~ Original Message Follows and SLUG will get sued by a huge film studio for using the acronym LOTR which everybody knows stands for

Re: [SLUG] Redhat 9 install

2003-09-07 Thread Eddie F
linux mem=512M noprobe At the boot prompt hit F4 for kernel arguments. ~~~ I’m online, therefore I am! ~~~ Original Message Follows From: Chris Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SLUG] Redhat 9 install Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 10:05:24 +1000 I'm no expert,

[SLUG] SLUG Emails Double-up.

2003-08-27 Thread Eddie F
Is it just me? ~~~ I’m online, therefore I am! ~~~ _ Hot chart ringtones and polyphonics. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilemania/default.asp -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info:

Re: [SLUG] Ping me please!

2003-08-26 Thread Eddie F
Oops... Sorry Adam... Sending things to the wrong places! David, If you are atill able to browse the Web, go to: http://www.network-tools.com/ and ping yourself from there! Edd. ~~~ I’m online, therefore I am! ~~~ Original Message Follows From: Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[SLUG] Which Laptop?

2003-08-21 Thread Eddie F
Hi all, I'm in the process of convincing the boss that I need a laptop for work purposes. Looks like I’m doing well, so I’ll probably be looking at which one to get over the next few weeks. I’ve installed on a few laptops before (old and new) so I’m familiar with the kind of issues that I

[SLUG] Re: [SLUG-ANNOUNCE] SLUG Meeting: this Friday (February 28th)

2003-02-26 Thread Eddie F
Hello Mary, Do I need to be a member to attend this Friday? --- Mary Gardiner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, As always, SLUG's monthly meeting is happening on the last Friday of the month. SLUG meetings are open to the public and free of charge. When: Friday,