KCLUG October 2004

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Re: A favor with a common cause
by Brian Kelsay 06 Oct '04

06 Oct '04

I can get the DamnSmall Linux USB boot image down tonight and use rawwritewin to get it on a floppy. I still feel more comfortable with that tool (rawwrite) than dd. Brian Kelsay >>> Oren Beck <> 10/05/04 02:05PM >>> > Most sincere thanks. Any boot floppies to get a usb drive distro to boot on my e machines box . Oren

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Re: filtering syslogd kernel msg
by hanasaki 06 Oct '04

06 Oct '04

Dustin Decker wrote: >>-----Original Message----- >>From: kclug-bounces(a)kclug.org [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >>Of hanasaki >>Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 6:51 PM >>To: List - KCLUG >>Subject: filtering syslogd kernel msg >> >>what can be added to syslog.conf to filter out just the following and >>not all kernel msg? >> >>Oct 5 01:50:39 localhost kernel: usb-storage: queuecommand called >> >>it is showing in the debian syslog, debug and kern logfiles on sarge > > > Most semi-default configurations within /etc/syslog.conf usually make use of > a line similar to this: > > kern.* /var/log/kernel > > What you probably need to focus on is the asterisk, which indicates you want > everything. Since you _don't_ want to receive logging information for a usb > storage device (assuming your log is getting filled with these and you don't > want to see them), I'd examine what can replace the asterisk. Your question > has certainly piqued my interest, so I'll be googling furiously for more > data once the debate is over tonight. > > Another option _might_ be to compile your kernel without USB debugging > enabled. > > Dustin Decker > Switched to syslog-ng that can match on regular expressions and added the follow. Works great.. so far............... filter f_not_garbage { match("!/usb-storage/");}; # *.*;auth,authpriv.none -/var/log/syslog log { source(s_all); filter(f_syslog);filter(f_not_garbage); destination(df_syslog); };

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filtering syslogd kernel msg
by hanasaki 05 Oct '04

05 Oct '04

what can be added to syslog.conf to filter out just the following and not all kernel msg? Oct 5 01:50:39 localhost kernel: usb-storage: queuecommand called it is showing in the debian syslog, debug and kern logfiles on sarge thanks

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RE: Help configuring email server...
by Brian Densmore 05 Oct '04

05 Oct '04

try this: ~/Maildir/ or refer to my exim howto at www.amason.net It also has more info on other pieces. You should be able to take any piece and use it. The spamassasin info is wrong and doesn't work, so don't use that. Note that the trailing slash is very important and exim won't work without it. although I'm not sure the ~ will work either. So let me know if it does. I use an absolute path in mine. Brian > -----Original Message----- > From: linux(a)bizniche.com > > > Hey everyone: > > For some reason, understanding how to run a for-fun email server is > beyond me. So, I'm trying to get this configured one step at a time. >... > > In my home dir, I have a .forward with: > ~/Maildir > > I also have a folder called Maildir with mdg:mail ownership. >

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Help configuring email server...
by linux＠bizniche.com 05 Oct '04

05 Oct '04

Hey everyone: For some reason, understanding how to run a for-fun email server is beyond me. So, I'm trying to get this configured one step at a time. I find some tutorials online that say..."Yeah, just setup exim, fetchmail, squirrelmail, courier-imap, and spamassassin and you're almost there!" That sounds like a lot to me. So...I'm starting small. First things first, I want to get exim working with courier-imap. Here is my setup, then I will show the errors I'm getting: Debain Testing exim courier-imap Timewarner cable mdg.homelinux.org pointing from dyndns.org to my server. Here is a snip of my exim conf. (the parts that seem relevant) ===== host_accept_relay = 127.0.0.1 : ::::1 host_auth_accept_relay = * local_delivery: driver = appendfile group = mail mode = 0660 mode_fail_narrower = false envelope_to_add = true return_path_add = true #file = /var/mail/${local_part} directory=${home}/Maildir maildir_format = true prefix="" =================== My /etc/login.defs file has: QMAIL_DIR Maildir/ #MAIL_DIR MAIL_FILE Maildir/ ================== And my /etc/pam.d file has: session optional pam_mail.so standard noenv dir=~/Maildir =================== In my home dir, I have a .forward with: ~/Maildir I also have a folder called Maildir with mdg:mail ownership. ==================== Now, when I log into mutt, and send a test mail somewhere, it works just fine. Comes from mdg(a)mdg.homelinux.org. When I try to mail back, I get this header: ----- Message header follows ----- Received: by 10.11.98.52 with SMTP id v52mr399875cwb; Mon, 04 Oct 2004 08:47:12 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.11.98.53 with HTTP; Mon, 4 Oct 2004 08:47:12 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: <ed8871fe04100408471c08b76b(a)mail.gmail.com> Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 10:47:12 -0500 From: Matt Graham <gerter(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: Matt Graham <gerter(a)gmail.com> To: Matt Graham <mdg(a)mdg.homelinux.org> Subject: Re: Testing In-Reply-To: <20041004154344.GA3243(a)mdg.homelinux.org> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit References: <20041004154344.GA3243(a)mdg.homelinux.org> ======================== And I see this in my exim log: 2004-10-05 13:08:02 Start queue run: pid=5976 2004-10-05 13:08:02 1CEnRF-0001Pe-00 == ~/Maildir/(a)mdg.homelinux.org <mdg(a)mdg.homelinux.org> directing defer (-41): retry time not reached 2004-10-05 13:08:02 1CEXlE-000104-00 == ~/Maildir/(a)mdg.homelinux.org <mdg(a)mdg.homelinux.org> directing defer (-41): retry time not reached 2004-10-05 13:08:02 1CEXfM-0000zL-00 == ~/Maildir/(a)mdg.homelinux.org <mdg(a)mdg.homelinux.org> directing defer (-41): retry time not reached 2004-10-05 13:08:02 1CEXIh-0000xp-00 == ~/Maildir/(a)mdg.homelinux.org <mdg@localhost> directing defer (-41): retry time not reached 2004-10-05 13:08:02 1CEXIg-0000xp-00 == ~/Maildir/(a)mdg.homelinux.org <mdg@localhost> directing defer (-41): retry time not reached 2004-10-05 13:08:02 1CEXcW-0000zA-00 == ~/Maildir/(a)mdg.homelinux.org <mdg(a)mdg.homelinux.org> directing defer (-41): retry time not reached 2004-10-05 13:08:02 End queue run: pid=5976 ======================== My mail never gets delivered to ~/Maildir. Can anyone see what I'm doing wrong? Sorry for the huge email...just trying to give as much info as possible. Matt

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A favor with a common cause
by Oren Beck 05 Oct '04

05 Oct '04

Hi folks- Long story snipped but can anyone d/l the open distribution Xandros ? Seems that for various reasons Torrent is not a viable tool on Starband . I will toss a few bucks to whoever can bring a cd of this to Wed's meet . Reason for wanting it Wed's meet is on Thurs I may be meeting the folks needing it badly . Oren www.campdownunder.com " I do wonder how many folks spend more time on a witty .sig than the post itself took ? "

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Re: Which distro can anyone recommend for low end hardware ?
by Brian Kelsay 05 Oct '04

05 Oct '04

Brian Kelsay >>> Oren Beck <oren_beck(a)hotmail.com> 10/04/04 04:10PM >>> >Rob Becker wrote: >> This doesn't answer your question regarding a specific distro, but >> whatever distro you use, carefully audit all services that run at start. >> With a machine that is not connected to a network, many of your network >> services can be disabled. Also look at running a light desktop manager >> like ICEWM. If there is any budget at all for adding RAM and or a newer >> HD, it may be well worth your time to do so. A P2/200 will be >> sufficient for the duties you suggest, but a faster HD and more RAM will >> make things much speedier. >> Good luck with it. >> Rob >> >Regarding "Light" desktops - the issue to my limited observation is >lighter footprint seemingly must equal less intuitive. I mean that as >both to legacy interface users and " Zero experience" users too . >Listing the exact quirks may be a future project but for now I need the >design mentality to be bug resistance and newbie tolerance over eye >candy or blazing speed . Installing a canned distro then tweaking it >along your suggestions may be the way this goes - Thanks for the help >and sorry for the delay in replying . > >Oren If you want lightweight and an intuitive interface for the user only exposed to Windows, then you want fvwm or Icewm. Ice is better looking. Ice comes on Knoppix, Debian, Libranet, and many others. You can load it fairly easily on most distros. It can be themed, since everyone seems to love themes. It comes w/ a "start" button in the lower left corner that works similarly to Windows. You will likely have 64MB or less ram and a 1-4MB video card in the old machine. Icewm works fine in this situation. Even lighter is fluxbox, but no "start" button. The average user would be scared off. The menu is just a right click away, but it's not worth your trouble. If there is a distro you need burned then let someone know today as soon as possible. I got the Xandros you requested, but haven't burned yet. Later,

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Network Specialist/Project Management position
by Nicoya Helm 04 Oct '04

04 Oct '04

The University of Kansas Medical Center has a position open in Network Services for a Network Specialist/Project Manager that includes Linux, Novell, and MS operating system administration. The position handles the 3 operating systems with about equal frequency, and often with the goal of enhancing interoperability of the three. The official job requirements and application instructions can be viewed by searching for job number J0010166 at http://jobs.kumc.edu. You can also search for positions available in Information Technology in Kansas City to view the position. Applications and resumes MUST be submitted online per the instructions on the website. Applications will be considered until October 11, 2004. Sincerely, Nicoya Helm Project Manager, Network Services University of Kansas Medical Center nhelm2(a)kumc.edu

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RE: Which distro can anyone recommend for low end hardware ?
by Rob Becker 04 Oct '04

04 Oct '04

This doesn't answer your question regarding a specific distro, but whatever distro you use, carefully audit all services that run at start. With a machine that is not connected to a network, many of your network services can be disabled. Also look at running a light desktop manager like ICEWM. If there is any budget at all for adding RAM and or a newer HD, it may be well worth your time to do so. A P2/200 will be sufficient for the duties you suggest, but a faster HD and more RAM will make things much speedier. Good luck with it. Rob -----Original Message----- From: Oren Beck [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 5:28 PM To: List - KCLUG Subject: Which distro can anyone recommend for low end hardware ? Ok folks- This one is not the usual "could have googled for it " question . A day care center worker wants to buy cheap used hardware and have me or someone else make it work . This center is a not-for-profit so Surplus Exchange is a viable hardware source . Here's where KCLUG can come in . Showing that Open Source is truly viable for this person's need . What is needed ? Single user single desktop maybe not even networked or if so only at the printer share level Compatibility with Msword and Excel in both directions , Printing flyers . Archiving all flyers etc . Likely this system may never be internet connected ! So from that outline- What distro is suggested, And more importantly why ? Presently owned system is a P2/200 with 64 meg ram and 840 meg HD . Suggestions for what to use on this would be appreciated from anyone having had experience with the suggested distro. _______________________________________________ Kclug mailing list Kclug(a)kclug.org http://kclug.org/mailman/listinfo/kclug

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Which distro can anyone recommend for low end hardware ?
by Oren Beck 04 Oct '04

04 Oct '04

Ok folks- This one is not the usual "could have googled for it " question . A day care center worker wants to buy cheap used hardware and have me or someone else make it work . This center is a not-for-profit so Surplus Exchange is a viable hardware source . Here's where KCLUG can come in . Showing that Open Source is truly viable for this person's need . What is needed ? Single user single desktop maybe not even networked or if so only at the printer share level Compatibility with Msword and Excel in both directions , Printing flyers . Archiving all flyers etc . Likely this system may never be internet connected ! So from that outline- What distro is suggested, And more importantly why ? Presently owned system is a P2/200 with 64 meg ram and 840 meg HD . Suggestions for what to use on this would be appreciated from anyone having had experience with the suggested distro.

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