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XFree 4, Matrox G400 & graphics acceleration
by bsamuels＠beenthere-donethat.org.uk 16 Apr '02

16 Apr '02

I have a Matrox Millenium G400 in my machine which is running Debian 'Testing' which means XFree 4.1.0 I believe. I notice that in the kernel configuration there is an AGP support option which is not enabled. If I enable this a number of other options become selectable none of which match my mainboard's chipset AMD 760MP. Further down the DRI option if enabled (which it currently isn't) then a Matrox G200/G400/G450 option becomes available. Do I need any of this? That is to say would it make normal graphics use any faster? I don't play games or use any particularly graphics intensive software. Any advice *may* make me less confused - but then again ... Barry Samuels

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how to make pdf files?
by jo＠yee-ha.demon.co.uk 16 Apr '02

16 Apr '02

Hello List, Anyone out there creating PDF files with Linux? If so, with what software? Basically I have a bunch of stuff to scan and convert into PDF and jpg files. Jpg is easy but I'm not so sure about PDF.... Thanks, Jo -- <>-- jo mitchell --------icq#104771112 ----------<> jo(a)yee-ha.demon.co.uk | http://futurshox.net Linux-powered! | mobile: +44 7974 219809 <>-----------------------------------------------<>

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SCA-2 to 68pin converters.
by Ricardo Campos 16 Apr '02

16 Apr '02

OK clever peeps, I'm tearing my hair out at the mo. I have an 80 pin LVD SCSI HD and a pci LVD SCSI card that has 68 pin and 50 pin interfaces. I have a 68pin terminated cable. I know you can get 80 pin to 68 pin converters, but it seems to have female connectors on both sides. Does this mean I'll need an 80 pin male-to-male connector? i.e. is it actually possible to put an 80 pin SCA-2 HD in a normal pc? -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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Re: [Alug] SCA-2 to 68pin converters.
by David Fairey 16 Apr '02

16 Apr '02

> OK clever peeps, I'm tearing my hair out at the mo. I have an 80 pin LVD SCSI HD and a pci LVD SCSI card that has 68 pin and 50 pin interfaces. I have a 68pin terminated cable. > > I know you can get 80 pin to 68 pin converters, but it seems to have female connectors on both sides. Does this mean I'll need an 80 pin male-to-male connector? > > i.e. is it actually possible to put an 80 pin SCA-2 HD in a normal pc? >From what I remember SCA-2 needs a single cable that has both the data and the power leads, which would normally be provided inside a hot-swap drive case. So not sure if there would be any suitable converters for attaching to 68pin cable. We always had to send them back to the supplier as the salesman who sold it didn't know the difference. David. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com) Version: 6.0.338 / Virus Database: 189 - Release Date: 14/03/2002

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Re: [Alug] Re: UEA meeting
by david casal 16 Apr '02

16 Apr '02

On Mon, 15 Apr 2002 mtm(a)sys.uea.ac.uk wrote: > Howabout the Graduate Students bar? Though it is independent of > the Students Union so you'd have to go directly to the grad bar > officers to make arrangements. Hi all. I'm having a bit of a hectic time at work etc. so I haven't got around to room bookings yet...promise to have it done by the end of the week, and I'll post findings to the list then. Will try to speak to grad bar people too. Cheers, David david casal --0+ --- d.casal(a)uea.ac.uk --9+ --- www.ariada.uea.ac.uk/~dcasal --)+

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Re: [Alug] Install day @ Syleham May 19th booked
by Jenny_Hopkins＠toby-churchill.com 16 Apr '02

16 Apr '02

>Ok. We need posters, and people to volunteer to poster places. A press >release, and people to fax them. Also, leaflets on nux for people >to pick up at Syleham? Poster progress: the guy I emailed at the LinuxInstallDay site sent me a message saying he had forwarded my request for a template poster to their poster guy who would get back to me. I'll fill in our info when it arrives and post it to the site somewhere when done, and people can print off as many as they feel inclined and stick them around UEA, newsagents, or whatever. Jen.

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Install day @ Syleham May 19th booked
by John Woodard 16 Apr '02

16 Apr '02

I have booked Syleham Village Hall for the install day on May 19th, someone has kindly already set up a page on our wiki http://www.alug.org.uk/contrib/?May%2019th more details to follow. Do we want the bar opened up? Since nobody has told me otherwise while I have been writing this post I'll take that as a yes then. :-) Let's really get this one promoted! -- Cheers, BJ

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Mail MTA and mySQL
by Simon 16 Apr '02

16 Apr '02

Hi everyone, Recommendation time...... I'm trying to find the best MTA to meet my requirements,and these are... 1. mySQL integration, alias, virtual users, security, authentication, local domains (maybe even the mailboxes themselves) 2. Easy administration, in relation to Sendmail, with web based admin as standard. 3. Spam controls. 4. AV integration.. I realise that there is a way to do this on just about every MTA, but I'm looking for one that can be recommended, ease of use, installation and configuration... The main thing is the mySQL integration, I've been looking at it with Sendmail and although it's possible, it looks a nightmare. and to top things off I've got to do this on a live system!!! BUT... I'm building a new server soon and want to get an action plan and application list together before I start (will also give me some time to RTFM).. tia Simon

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Re: [Alug] Lynn meeting?
by Jenny_Hopkins＠toby-churchill.com 16 Apr '02

16 Apr '02

>Keith Watson <kpwatson(a)luna.co.uk> wrote: >> As a newbie forgive me ignorance.. er.. Elmswell? >Wiki knows it: http://www.alug.org.uk/contrib/?Elmswell What happened to the list of people coming to the meeting we started in there? Myself and Ricardo were on it when I looked yesterday. Jen

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Re: [Alug] Mail MTA and mySQL
by Simon 16 Apr '02

16 Apr '02

Thanks Neill, Funnily enough I'm just looking at Exim... Simon On Tuesday 16 April 2002 10:20 am, Neill Newman wrote: > I don't know about web based admin, but I use Exim on several > installations, does everything you listed and is fairly easy and secure. > I also know several large financial sites here in the City that also use > it.. > > Sz > > Simon wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > Recommendation time...... > > > > > > I'm trying to find the best MTA to meet my requirements,and these are... > > > > 1. mySQL integration, alias, virtual users, security, authentication, > > local domains (maybe even the mailboxes themselves) > > 2. Easy administration, in relation to Sendmail, with web based admin as > > standard. > > 3. Spam controls. > > 4. AV integration..

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