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Re: List address (was RE: [Alug] The last of the true hackers?)
by Keith Watson 04 Jul '02

04 Jul '02

> > ====================== > main(a)lists.alug.org.uk > ====================== > > > Right. That's it. I've bitten my tongue long enough. > > The email address for the AUG list is NOT: > main(a)lists.blackcatnetworks.co.uk > > ... it is: > main(a)lists.alug.org.uk > > aaaggghhh!!! IT THE VOLKSPOLITZEI!! RUN!!!! :o) :o)

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Re: [Alug] cpu leak on sound apps
by Ricardo Campos 04 Jul '02

04 Jul '02

> If the program is using almost exclusively user mode CPU then it would > suggest that the program has simpy got into an infinite loop due toa bug > in the program. Yeah, it shows 90+% user time. Only about 3% sys time. I tried an alternative kernel (no nvidia patch), same problem. I've filed a bug report for it. I'm pretty stumped at the moment. -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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Re: [Alug] OT: opennap
by MJ Ray 04 Jul '02

04 Jul '02

> Ah, so now you're saying that Windows apps have a higher standard than GNU > ones? *giggle* No and I think you know that. Companies producing proprietary code are more likely to optimise the program out of the box sooner than a free software project because the users can only say yes or no to the software, not work on it themselves. Of course, "premature optimisation" is a well-known way to condemn a program to failure. > [...] little think about it. (user/serach nodes) Time to learn CVS... Brokenness that it is. Anyway, if you're going to be silly, I'll leave you to your own counsel. -- MJR

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RE: [Alug] The last of the true hackers?
by Ricardo Campos 04 Jul '02

04 Jul '02

> OK you got me there, what's a "script kiddy"? Teenagers who download ready-made scripts and use them to crack into systems. Typically, they shouldn't actually understand the language that the script was written in. They seem to hang out in IRC, and annoy anyone who uses correct english 1n5t34d 0f 5p3||ing 3v3ryth1ng \/\/|tH Nu/\/\83rs. I think it's an online reaction to real-world social rejection. Either that, or they think it makes them look clever. Who knows? Who cares? -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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Re: [Alug] OT: opennap
by Ricardo Campos 04 Jul '02

04 Jul '02

Mark wrote:- >Oh, that's surprising. I thought one of the main >proprietary Windows clients now used the gnutella >network. I'd be surprised if they'd tolerate >such poor performance. Sure you had your settings >right? Ah, so now you're saying that Windows apps have a higher standard than GNU ones? *giggle* Actually, there may be some truth in that, since Windoze users tend not to tolerate beta software like we do. The gnutella network was crap on Windows too, IIRC. Although, not as crap as Limewire or GTK-Gnutella (I presume you're referring to Morpheus).Audiogalaxy was by far the most efficient system I've used so far, no worries if clients disconnect. As for performance, I tried disabling my firewall (actually, that really only helped THEM, not me). The real problem was clients disappearing (i.e. disconnecting), which is as much a social thing as anything. It just then caused you to have to connect to someone else, and so on... high overhead. I guess it would be possible to do an openAG. It needs a database (pick one of many), web interface to the database (php?) and client that can resume downloads (hack an FTP client).The big problem with that is that most ISP's firewall off http requests to home users, to stop them from running webservers on their DSL/cable modem lines. Thinking about it, the web interface is optional, since it was just a neat way for AG to get some revenue- from marketing. Well, I'm gonna have a look at giFT and see what's up. After a cursory look, it seemed to have a similar solution to the ones I came up with when I had a little think about it. (user/serach nodes) Time to learn CVS... Ricardo -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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The last of the true hackers?
by Keith Watson 04 Jul '02

04 Jul '02

There's an interesting article in Computing about an interview with... er... er.. well it must've been good 'cause I've already forgotten his name.. you know the GNU/Linux guy. Anyway read it for yourself if you're interested <http://www.computing.co.uk/Features/1133127> ____________ Our destiny is shaped by our thoughts and our actions. We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. --- This message has been scanned for computer viruses and none have been detected. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com) Version: 6.0.370 / Virus Database: 205 - Release Date: 05/06/2002

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Re: [Alug] OT: opennap
by Ricardo Campos 04 Jul '02

04 Jul '02

>Shouldn't you all be using gnutella now? I think that >avoids this problem by not having any central servers. >It's sort of peer-to-peer. Or freenet... There's a wee problem with gnutella. It sucks. Well, in terms of bandwidth it sucks. It absoloutely eats up bandwidth, which is a real problem for dial up. When you see your ppp monitor on your trusty gkrellm go up to 4.5k/s you think "I must be downloading *something*". Nope. Just the huge overhead on that particular protocol. So I tried gnutella for a while, and gnapster produced more downloads, even if it is just mp3's. *sigh* 2 more months and I move to a place with broadband.... Ricardo -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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die die die
by Craig 03 Jul '02

03 Jul '02

Sorry guys, just feel like going on the rampage because X froze 30 mins ago and the mouse cursor was still moveable. Grrrrrrrrrrr.. -- (o_ .----------------------------------------. //\ | Craig Butcher | http://www.wizball.co.uk| V_/_ | - Using Debian GNU/Linux - | `----------------------------------------'

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OT: opennap
by Ricardo Campos 03 Jul '02

03 Jul '02

Anyone know of any reliable opennap servers? I can't seem to find any that will allow me to connect to them. :( (E-mail off list if you want) Ricardo -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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ALUG early July @ King's Lynn
by MJ Ray 03 Jul '02

03 Jul '02

Well, with roughly equal numbers expressing an interest in Lynn and Ely, I've booked a meeting room at the North Lynn Discovery Centre for 2pm-6pm on Sunday 14th July. I'll post more details later (like a proper announcement and how to get there), but there's car parking, wheelchair access (I'm fairly sure) and the fast food cafe should be open. So, who else is coming and what are we looking at this time?

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