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Next Meeting
by John Woodard 25 Aug '00

25 Aug '00

Confirmation that the next ALUG will be @ Syleham Village Hall on Sun 27th Aug between 2:00 and 6:30. Can somebody update the web site? I will post announce messeges to the relavent newsgroups. The hall will cost us £7.50 - we can have a whip round. I forgot about it last time! Cheers, BJ

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IRC and Sunday
by John Woodard 24 Aug '00

24 Aug '00

What is the general consensus of opinion on last Mondays IRC meeting, was it a success, is it worth doing again? If so is it worth doing it between meetings? I thought it went fairly well with at least some of the pressing items coming up for discussion so maybe... Who is coming on Sunday and what are you bringing? I know we are trying to sort out the web site and other mundane admin stuff. So far the only requests for Sunday have been Terry Filby, who wants some assistance getting anything to work on his desktop box and me, I could use a little help with lilo on 'rodney'. Cheers, BJ

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Transport from Norwich?
by James Green 22 Aug '00

22 Aug '00

Hey all, Anyone able to offer some transportation from Norwich to the next ALUG meet? Willing to share the cost. Thanks, -- James Green jg(a)linux.com Programmer jg(a)bp2bp.com Programmer, Manager jg(a)linuxnewbie.com

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Another go please!?
by Terry Filby 22 Aug '00

22 Aug '00

My first ALUG meeting was at Aylsham when Andrew Savory very kindly put a Debian distro on my Packard Bell Executive, not without problems, but he, unlike myself, had the experience to get out of them, it was fine for a month or three, and then I tried to upgrade it, but only succeeded in mucking the installation up - I have tried several distro's since then, all with no success, apart from Lnx4Win from Mandrake which, of course, runs on the window partition, so no problem, though it wasn't as good or as fast as a dedicated partition for it. I have recently bought a 2nd-hand Thinkpad 560E with Mandrake 7.0 installed on it for me, but I would still like a 'proper' distro, preferably Debian, as I was very much impressed with the one Andy put on, but I have several other distro's on CD, including Suse 6.4 and all the Linux Format cover disks plus others. I would like, if possible - and if someone could install it for me - to bring my computer to Sylham next Sunday along with all of my distro's if needed, I have 3 CD's of Debian, but would like the latest one if I can. Thanks Terry

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[OT] XML One London
by James Green 22 Aug '00

22 Aug '00

Got a bit in the post today about XML One in London, 18-20th October 2000. If anyone's interested the web address is: http://www.xmlconference.com/london/index.asp Looks reasonably impressive, anyone been to past conferences? Opinions? -- James Green jg(a)linux.com Programmer jg(a)bp2bp.com Programmer, Manager jg(a)linuxnewbie.com

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promotion for Sun 27th
by John Woodard 21 Aug '00

21 Aug '00

The following announce message has been sent to: uk.comp.os.linux uk.local.east-anglia comp.os.linux.announce pcplus.linux pcplus.linux.beginer start of message Announce: ALUG Anglian Linux Users Group UK next meet Sun, 27th Aug 2000 2:00 - 6:00 pm at Syleham Village Hall, Syleham, Nr. Eye, Suffolk. Info: http://www.anglian.lug.org.uk/index.html Directions: http://www.anglian.lug.org.uk/alug5.html end of message Any where else we need to announce? Cheers, BJ

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Re: [Alug] Kicking the next ALUGs into shape again // was Re: Debian 2.2 CDs offer..
by MJ Ray 19 Aug '00

19 Aug '00

"John Woodard" <john(a)woodard.freeserve.co.uk> writes: > Any suggestions on what we are going to do for this next meet, apart from > failing to get Mandrake 7 to install on 'rodney' again. :-) Suggestions from the newcomers welcomed ;-) > May I suggest that we might try a virtual meet some time on IRC, some > subscribers to the ALUG list are finding it difficult to attend meetings so > it would give them a (real-time) voice within the group. I suggest 1800 on Monday 21st Aug, eu.openprojects.net, port 8001, channel #alug -- is that good for people?

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Fw: [Alug] Kicking the next ALUGs into shape again // was Re: Debian 2.2 CDs offer..
by scott taylor 17 Aug '00

17 Aug '00

----- Original Message ----- From: John Woodard <john(a)woodard.freeserve.co.uk> To: <alug(a)stu.uea.ac.uk> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 8:14 PM Subject: RE: [Alug] Kicking the next ALUGs into shape again // was Re: Debian 2.2 CDs offer.. > MJR wrote: > > > Well, I guess as the date is unavailable, we'll push this one back a > > week to August 27th at Syleham Village Hall. What time are the meetings and are there anyone going through Bury St Edmunds as I would like to see what goes on? e-mail suffolkchess(a)clara.co.uk Regards Scott Taylor

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Debian 2.2 CDs offer..
by Martyn Drake 16 Aug '00

16 Aug '00

Hi, I'm currently preparing the ISO image for Debian 2.2 and was wondering if anybody would like a CD prepared for them for the next Alug meeting? �2 per CD to cover costs. Regards, Martyn

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Re: [Alug] Good Palm Develop Software?
by MJ Ray 14 Aug '00

14 Aug '00

"Tatsuhiko Maekawa" <tacchan(a)chachacha.ne.jp> writes: > I am pondering myself if anybody know good software > to develop Palm OS[tm] Software, likely of CodeWarrier > for Windoze and MacOS. > > Any suggestion? There's a gcc cross-compiler, so you could use any IDE for Linux, I think.

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Web Server help
by scott taylor 12 Aug '00

12 Aug '00

Everyone I e-mailed some time ago about setting up a web server with my laptop with windows98 AMD K6 475 and my Cyrix Computer 300 processor which was running Red Hat 6.0 but is now running Mandrake 7.1 After some good advice I am planning to buy 2 network cards it was just the next bit that confused me compile the appropriate kernel modules and link them together with a special Ethernet cable called a "crossover" cable (which is designed for linking two machines direct to each other). The above paragraph does not mean much to me I know my Laptop has to be linked to my Computer via cabling but what's this bit about kernel modules? Scott P.S If anyone does come through Bury St Edmunds I would be interested to know as I don't drive. _______________________________________________ alug, the Anglian Linux User Group list Email: alug(a)stu.uea.ac.uk http://rabbit.stu.uea.ac.uk/cgi-bin/listinfo/alug See the website for instructions on digest or unsub!

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Re: [Alug] Compaq restore CD
by Andrew.Chandler＠ft.com 07 Aug '00

07 Aug '00

> Do any of you know where I could locate a restore CD for a Compaq prosignia 320? Rob, you might want to have a look at: http://www.compaq.com/support/desktops/Prosignia320.html There are links to various support pages as well as drivers etc. for various versions of Windoze. We just throw out some Compaq boot disks too... oh well!!! Andi -- Andrew Chandler Communications Analyst Wide Area Networks Financial Times Information ********************************************************************* * Please visit the web site of the Financial Times at: * * http://www.ft.com * * * * This E-Mail is intended for the use of the addressee only and may * * contain confidential information. If you are not the intended * * recipient, you are hereby notified that any use or dissemination * * of this communication is strictly prohibited. * * If you receive this transmission in error, please notify us * * immediately then delete this E-Mail. * * * * * postmaster(a)ft.com * *********************************************************************

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Good Palm Develop Software?
by Tatsuhiko Maekawa 07 Aug '00

07 Aug '00

Hi I am pondering myself if anybody know good software to develop Palm OS[tm] Software, likely of CodeWarrier for Windoze and MacOS. Any suggestion? Yours Tatsuhiko Maekawa [Network Integration Dept. System Div.] Computer Engineering and Consulting, Tokyo Japan mailto:t_maekawa@cec-ltd.co.jp

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Compaq restore CD
by Rob Smith 06 Aug '00

06 Aug '00

Hi Guys, Do any of you know where I could locate a restore CD for a Compaq prosignia 320? TIA Rob

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New Linux Book - LUG Discount (fwd)
by Andrew Savory 02 Aug '00

02 Aug '00

For info. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 07:46:38 -0700 From: Mr. Poet <jd(a)crazypenguins.commandprompt.com> To: info(a)anglian.lug.org.uk Subject: New Linux Book - LUG Discount Hello, We didn't want to post this directly to the mailing list. You are listed as the LUG contact for your lug from the site lugww.counter.li.org. Since you are listed as the contact you have received this email. I wanted to let your LUG members know that the LDP Guide, Securing and Optimizing Linux: RedHat Edition is now shipping from OpenDocs Publishing. We want to encourage all LUGS to take a look at this book. There is a pre-final edit on the LDP site at http://www.linudoc.org/guides.html#securing_linux where you can download a PDF for review. Please keep in mind that this is a pre-final edit and does not have the grammar and other items quite tidied up yet. Further in this email is a list of the topics covered within the book. The book comes with RedHat 6.2 and RedHat 6.2 PowerTools on CD. We would ask that you present this to the LUG mailing list or at one of your meetings. You will see below that there is a hefty discount for LUG members if the LUG purchases at least 5. Securing and Optimizing Linux: RedHat Edition This is an incredible book that takes a hands on approach to installing, optimizing, configuring and securing RedHat Linux. This book is also part of the Open Source Documentation Fund. For more information of the Open Source Documentation fund please see the subsequent pages of this document. The book is step by step and covers all topics needed to fire up a great Linux server. Including hot topics such as IPSec, IMP, Apache-SSL and Sendmail 8.10.1! ISBN: 0-9700330-0-1 Retail: 49.95 Pages: Approx 480 CD: RedHat 6.2 and RedHat 6.2 PowerTools (2 CD'S) Discount Policy (Retail/Book Stores Only): LUG Discount: 30% (LUG Must purchase 5+) For single orders please see: http://www.opendocspublishing.com/wheretobuy.lxp Return Policy: Standard Returns* * See http://www.opendocspublishing.com/bookstore.lxp#return_policy Further Information can always be found at http://www.opendocspublishing.com . Purchaser pays shipping. For Return Policies, Credit Application or Ordering information please refer to our website at http://www.opendocspublishing.com . You may also fax your request to (502)210-0334. If you choose to fax your request, please send it attention: OpenDocs, LLC. Securing and Optimizing Linux: RedHat Edition Topics Covered Linux Installation Descriptions of programs packages we must uninstall for securities reasons Descriptions of programs that must be uninstalled after installation of the server Linux General Security Linux General Optimization Linux Kernel Linux TCP/IP Network Management Linux IPCHAINS Linux Masquerading and Forwarding Linux Compiler functionality Linux sXid Linux Logcheck Linux PortSentry Linux OpenSSH Client/Server Linux SSH2 Client/Server Linux Tripwire 2.2.1 Linux Tripwire ASR 1.3.1 Linux GnuPG Set Quota on your Linux system Linux DNS and BIND Server Linux Sendmail Server (includes 8.10.1) Linux IMAP & POP Server Enable IMAP or POP via the tcp-wrappers inetd super server Linux OPENSSL Server Linux FreeS/WAN VPN Linux OpenLDAP Server Linux PostgreSQL Database Server Linux Squid Proxy Server Linux MM - Shared Memory Library for Apache Linux Apache Web Server Linux Webalizer Linux FAQ-O-Matic Linux Webmail IMP Linux Samba Server Linux FTP Server Linux Backup and Restore Tweaks, Tips and Administration tasks Obtaining Requests for Comments (RFCs) Joshua Drake -- -- <COMPANY>CommandPrompt - http://www.commandprompt.com </COMPANY> <PROJECT>OpenDocs, LLC. - http://www.opendocs.org </PROJECT> <PROJECT>LinuxPorts - http://www.linuxports.com </PROJECT> <WEBMASTER>LDP - http://www.linuxdoc.org </WEBMASTER> -- Instead of asking why a piece of software is using "1970s technology," start asking why software is ignoring 30 years of accumulated wisdom. -- Andrew. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A.Savory at uea.ac.uk All views are my own - who else would want them? -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sun Monitor
by Dave Griffiths 02 Aug '00

02 Aug '00

Calling all Aluggers I have a 20 inch SUN monitor GDM-20D10. The base bit is missing, as is the remote control. It also has that weird SUN video plug, but you can get converters. As far as I know, it works. I don't want it, and I also don't want to take it to the tip. So.... If anybody wants it, they can have it for free. First come, first served. You'll have to collect it from Harleston, Norfolk. And don't ask me to help you lift it!! Dave

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Re: [Alug] ALUG web site
by MJ Ray 31 Jul '00

31 Jul '00

"John Woodard" <john(a)woodard.freeserve.co.uk> writes: > As for Syleham on the 20th don't think that's a good idea. I'm having a > party in the hall the night before so I expect to be clearing up most of > that Sunday. Sunday after maybe? Fine by me. Let's abandon the "third Sunday" idea, as it seems to quite regularly be a remarkably bad date. Random meeting dates, anyone? Also, shall we have an IRC meet for a half-hour or so some time sooner? OK, we all know about #alug on irc.openprojects.net, but sometimes you find someone other than Gareth there, mostly you don't (unless you're all just hiding from me).

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Re: [Alug] ALUG web site
by MJ Ray 31 Jul '00

31 Jul '00

Andrew Savory <A.Savory(a)uea.ac.uk> writes: > Nah, I much prefer OI MARK, STOP CHANGING THE DAMN SUBSCRIBE METHODS! I asked you when you put the form there not to do it... Take your buck back and keep it ;-) > As for the website - wild and crazy idea coming up: why don't we work out > what we want on it before picking a technology? Our needs are simple, have been stated previously and the possible technologies are multiple. Now let's pick one and do something. > * Mailing list details This is held on the list server and after the last fiasco should not be on the main website, but linked. If you can't link, what's the point of the web?

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Re: [Alug] ALUG web site
by MJ Ray 31 Jul '00

31 Jul '00

"Martyn Drake" <martyn.drake(a)bleeding-edge.net> writes: > Let me know what you guys think. Hopefully then slashcode has improved since the last time I tried to use it. It was horrendously hackish perl tied into apache and mysql's internals in several ways. I'd probably suggest using the similar-looking but simpler SquishDot on Zope if we're able to install whatever we like, as that would also allow there to be multiple web editors working on the site as a whole, not just on posting stories (which could be done by an overlapping group). Thoughts? Of course, other ways may be more developed in connecting up to the mailing lists and/or offering nntp feeds of the discussions. Are these of interest to people? As to the existing website, maybe we should steal the artwork and material, but orphan the current site as soon as possible, rather than waste effort bringing it up-to-date. Andrew, can you upload a tarball of all the materials (the site, the logo master, etc) so that someone can take it off of your hands? Once again, the "subscribe to alug" forms should be killed immediately, as they are broken but produce no errors.

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Forthcoming ALUGs: Pre-organisation
by MJ Ray 29 Jul '00

29 Jul '00

I was about to send a email to a few people about the next few ALUGs, but then I seemed to add so many people that I might as well use the list and involve everyone, I though. Next three meeting dates are: Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15 (all Sundays). August: can we return to Syleham again, John? Adam, will you be able to show off Zeus to us slobbering webmonkeys? September: We really really need a new location for this one. This is undergraduation weekend at UEA, which is a really really bad time to try to get a room or anyone with any time to organise anything. If it is at UEA, it would definitely need putting back a week. October: Martyn, if the speaker from SuSE is available, we should be able to arrange a room at UEA, maybe even one of the nicer lecture theatres, although we might have to beg contributions to meet the cost if they insist on charging. If he is available, can you mail me with what facilities he needs and I'll try to arrange this ultra-early so we can get extremely good publicity out there. The rest of you 'orrible lot could volunteer for various aspects of promoting these events, producing posters, taking a few to computer shops in your area and mailing the details to various websites and magazines. Most of that needs to wait for confirmed details, though. Anyone with time more immediately could step forwards to help with the website. As soon as we get *something* up, we'll start keeping a "volunteers" page where you can say you'll do stuff, to avoid duplication of effort and the bad memories of the veterans :)

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ALUG web site
by Martyn Drake 29 Jul '00

29 Jul '00

Hi, I've been giving some thought to the ALUG web site situation, and was wondering if anybody thinks that it might be a good idea to utilise the Slash code (http://www.slashcode.com) as the basis of the site that will enable several moderators to post articles, meeting stuff, etc. We're using it quite succesfully at my work as an internal news system for the company and it's working very well. A group of us post the main articles, which then allow other staff to add comments. Very impressive. Let me know what you guys think. Regards, Martyn

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Re: [Alug] needing advice
by MJ Ray 27 Jul '00

27 Jul '00

"scott taylor" <suffolkchess(a)clara.co.uk> writes: > a friend i now have a 56.6 internal modem that doesn't work with linux. Just to second the advice about external modems (with the ultimate disconnect feature in the form of a power cycle!) and to mention www.microlanduk.com as OK people to buy from, but I'd order over the phone this week if I were you. (Apparently they're a bit uncertain about the order processing machine, but they *think* it's fine.) > P.S. Does anyone know of any Linux groups in Bury St Edmunds or local as = > I don > drive and though I am not an expert i would like to learn more. I would think that someone would pass through there on the way to an ALUG meeting, so appeal nearer the time (third Sunday of each month), or if you can find us a venue, ALUG could come calling on you ;-) Alternatively, there is a Cambridge LUG, but their subscriber to this list just started bouncing mail :/

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needing advice
by scott taylor 27 Jul '00

27 Jul '00

Everyone Has anyone got any advice on modems for Linux, I did have a 28.8 modem which worked fine with my Windows95/Linux dual boot after exchanging with a friend i now have a 56.6 internal modem that doesn't work with linux. Are there any good sites on the net I could buy from I'm not too worried about the speed I just want it to work! On another subject any advice on setting up a web server or maybe a network since I have just bought a laptop with windows98 AMD K6 475 and would like to work it with my Cyrix Computer 300 processor which is at the moment running Red Hat 6.0. What are the options with this and is there one better than another and cost wise will I need anything extra as I don't have network cards or anything like that. Regards Scott P.S. Does anyone know of any Linux groups in Bury St Edmunds or local as I don drive and though I am not an expert i would like to learn more.

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USB and Linux
by Chris Glover 27 Jul '00

27 Jul '00

Hi, I've got a AMD K6-III using an VIA Apollo chipset. I'm running kernel 2.4.0-test1. I'm trying to make my USB devices work. I've created /dev/usb/lp0 and /dev/usb/scanner Reading through the output of dmesg, it correctly reports finding my Agfa 1212U scanner and my Epson Photo 750 printer, But when I try printing or scanning, bugger all happens. When scanning I get a USB Bulk mgs timeout error. Any ideas??? Thanks Chris Chris *************************************************************************** E Mail Chris(a)glovercc.clara.co,uk WWW http://www.glovercc.clara.co.uk ICQ 18054759 Someday, we'll look back on this, laugh nervously and change the subject. -Anon

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Re: [Alug] Handspring vs Palm
by MJ Ray 25 Jul '00

25 Jul '00

The Sony PalmOS device is very recent, possibly not even on sale yet. It uses another incompatible add-on format, the expansion stick. If I find the details as I clean my in-tray tomorrow, unlikely as it is, I'll send them to the list. PS -- please trim quoted text!

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