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Re: [Alug] How to find people with Linux skills
by MJ Ray 28 Nov '01

28 Nov '01

Chris Allen: > On Wed, Nov 28, 2001 at 11:14:46AM +0000, MJ Ray wrote: > > (even if I think that I broadly agree with the spirit (but not the > > letter) of IR35) > Really? Why is that? I think the whole taxation system needs a good tidy up. However, IR35 alone is merely adding ot the complexity, not simplifying it as it ought to. Replies set to go to social, as this has nothing to do with Linux. -- MJR

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Fdisk Errors
by Ducttape 28 Nov '01

28 Nov '01

When I run Fdisk I get the following error message Command (m for help): p Disk /dev/hda1: 255 heads, 63 sectors, 612 cylinders Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 bytes Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System /dev/hda1p1 ? 120513 235786 925929529+ 68 Unknown Partition 1 has different physical/logical beginnings (non-Linux?): phys=(116, 100, 32) logical=(120512, 47, 32) Partition 1 has different physical/logical endings: phys=(288, 101, 46) logical=(235785, 20, 46) Partition 1 does not end on cylinder boundary: phys=(288, 101, 46) should be (288, 254, 63) Partition 2 has different physical/logical beginnings (non-Linux?): phys=(357, 32, 43) logical=(82800, 34, 51) Partition 2 has different physical/logical endings: phys=(0, 13, 10) logical=(116349, 218, 61) Partition 2 does not end on cylinder boundary: phys=(0, 13, 10) should be (0, 254, 63) /dev/hda1p3 ? 33551 120595 699181456 53 OnTrack DM6 Aux3 Partition 3 has different physical/logical beginnings (non-Linux?): phys=(345, 32, 19) logical=(33550, 137, 11) Partition 3 has different physical/logical endings: phys=(324, 77, 19) logical=(120594, 153, 54) Partition 3 does not end on cylinder boundary: phys=(324, 77, 19) should be (324, 254, 63) /dev/hda1p4 ? 86812 86813 10668+ 49 Unknown Partition 4 has different physical/logical beginnings (non-Linux?): phys=(87, 1, 0) logical=(86811, 142, 3) Partition 4 has different physical/logical endings: phys=(335, 78, 2) logical=(86812, 225, 45) Partition 4 does not end on cylinder boundary: phys=(335, 78, 2) should be (335, 254, 63) Partition table entries are not in disk order Any suggestions on how I could fix this, preserving the data on the partitions? Thanks D

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Hot copying large mySQL databases
by Martyn Drake 28 Nov '01

28 Nov '01

Hi folks, Does anybody have any hints or tips for dumping or performing live backups of large mySQL databases? I've heard about mysqlhotcopy, but I think that's being a bit too simplistic for my needs.. Thanks, Martyn

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Fdisk Errors
by Ducttape 28 Nov '01

28 Nov '01

When I run Fdisk I get the following error message Command (m for help): p Disk /dev/hda1: 255 heads, 63 sectors, 612 cylinders Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 bytes Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System /dev/hda1p1 ? 120513 235786 925929529+ 68 Unknown Partition 1 has different physical/logical beginnings (non-Linux?): phys=(116, 100, 32) logical=(120512, 47, 32) Partition 1 has different physical/logical endings: phys=(288, 101, 46) logical=(235785, 20, 46) Partition 1 does not end on cylinder boundary: phys=(288, 101, 46) should be (288, 254, 63) Partition 2 has different physical/logical beginnings (non-Linux?): phys=(357, 32, 43) logical=(82800, 34, 51) Partition 2 has different physical/logical endings: phys=(0, 13, 10) logical=(116349, 218, 61) Partition 2 does not end on cylinder boundary: phys=(0, 13, 10) should be (0, 254, 63) /dev/hda1p3 ? 33551 120595 699181456 53 OnTrack DM6 Aux3 Partition 3 has different physical/logical beginnings (non-Linux?): phys=(345, 32, 19) logical=(33550, 137, 11) Partition 3 has different physical/logical endings: phys=(324, 77, 19) logical=(120594, 153, 54) Partition 3 does not end on cylinder boundary: phys=(324, 77, 19) should be (324, 254, 63) /dev/hda1p4 ? 86812 86813 10668+ 49 Unknown Partition 4 has different physical/logical beginnings (non-Linux?): phys=(87, 1, 0) logical=(86811, 142, 3) Partition 4 has different physical/logical endings: phys=(335, 78, 2) logical=(86812, 225, 45) Partition 4 does not end on cylinder boundary: phys=(335, 78, 2) should be (335, 254, 63) Partition table entries are not in disk order Any suggestions on how I could fix this, preserving the data on the partitions? Thanks D

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Re: [Alug] new netowrk card
by Jenny_Hopkins＠toby-churchill.com 28 Nov '01

28 Nov '01

Ricardo wrote> So you're using the NETBIOS name, then. Hi all, just to let you know the box is now showing on the network again. smb.conf didn't have a netbios name entry. What i don't understand is how changing a network card could make a difference to that - surely it shouldn't have showed up *before* with that entry missing. Thanks for all the replies on it, Jenny.

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Re: [Alug] How to find people with Linux skills
by MJ Ray 28 Nov '01

28 Nov '01

Laurie wrote: > You may (perhaps fairly) think it's a bit harsh, but this is at least > the third time he's done this, and I've asked him to stop twice (which > he both failed to acknowledge, and ignored). Especially given its > precedents, it *is* spam, however relevant it may be to any particular > reader. Laurie, this email was more of a grey area than previous messages, not being a "we've got this job" but a "where should we advertise". Of course, you could still count it as sneaky advertising, as most of the email is occupied by their contact details in a non-signature footer, but it can't really be classed as "spam"/UCE. However, what we saw was you stomping in there with the big boots on and threatening them on-list for what appeared an innocent message. No explanation of why you classed it as spam was given. Please, everyone, if you suspect something of being spam, please contact the three of us at main-admin(a)lists.alug.org.uk and *we'll* get the big boots on. If you dislike our decision, *then* you can post to the list bitching about our decision and we'll back down if your opinion is the majority one. I'm inclined to accept job adverts etc into announce(a)lists.alug.org.uk, mainly through the absence of any other material. Would people agree to that, as long as tough guidelines (eg no sigs, under a certain length, once per issue max) were set? > Further, Best International are members of ATSCO, and as any > member of the PCG knows, not only supporters of IR35, but as members > of ATSCO, they are acting in the worst interests of contractors (qv. > statements from the ATSCO chairman passim). A cruise through the > private fora in the PCG will show that Best are in fact misnamed... > Consequently, I am unable to find any room for compromise. Now this *is* interesting. I also dislike ATSCO because of their handling of this (even if I think that I broadly agree with the spirit (but not the letter) of IR35) and I think the only honourable thing for any member to do is to either resign or go on record with an open letter objecting to their handling of the affair. -- MJR Anglian LUG http://www.alug.org.uk/ No ePatents http://petition.eurolinux.org/ FSF Europe http://www.fsfeurope.org/

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Re: [Alug] How to find people with Linux skills
by Adam Bower 28 Nov '01

28 Nov '01

>1. All adverts should go to announce(a)lists.alug.org.uk, subject to some >submission criteria: > - plain text only > - signature <4 lines > - strongly encouraged to put supporting material at a URL > - max one per batch sounds good to me, what are other peoples thoughts on adverts on Alug?? the current state of play is in the FAQ I felt when writing it there was a fair balance, of course if it is abused then people would loose posting rights. >2. No adverts are permitted on main@, as they'll get the announce batches >anyway. No adverts on social@, as at present. also sounds good. >3. Complaints about ads to <listname>-admin@ in the first instance. I'm >sure Martyn has suitably big boots if required. Also correct, all complaints should go to the list admins rather than private mail as I have heard that people have flamed others in private for things that are covered in the FAQ. >If there are no objections in a day or two, can the FAQ be updated (Adam, >do >you need me to do the actual CVS changes... email me if so) and I'll >implement the changed policy, updating various messages to reflect it. Ermmm, looks like I will need someone to do the FAQ update for me as I don't have CVS checkout capabilities, as I still don't have a permanent home address or net connection and I can only use a http proxy to get to the outside world at the moment (hence snotmail, and unfortunatly I also need a .net login for M$ support now so at times like this....)anyhow I hope to sort out a permanent place to live soon and will soon have a linux NAT firewall in place at work so should be able to "do" internet things soon, unless I find somewhere else to get proper net access from in the next couple of days. Adam Bower _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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Re: [Alug] How to find people with Linux skills
by MJ Ray 28 Nov '01

28 Nov '01

AJS proposed: > Either way. Job postings to ALUG lists: good. Massive commercial blurb in > said postings: bad. This thread: should be dead ;-) I propose: 1. All adverts should go to announce(a)lists.alug.org.uk, subject to some submission criteria: - plain text only - signature <4 lines - strongly encouraged to put supporting material at a URL - max one per batch 2. No adverts are permitted on main@, as they'll get the announce batches anyway. No adverts on social@, as at present. 3. Complaints about ads to <listname>-admin@ in the first instance. I'm sure Martyn has suitably big boots if required. If there are no objections in a day or two, can the FAQ be updated (Adam, do you need me to do the actual CVS changes... email me if so) and I'll implement the changed policy, updating various messages to reflect it. -- MJR

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RE: [Alug] How to find people with Linux skills
by Gavin Smith 28 Nov '01

28 Nov '01

It seems as though my messages aren't getting through so I'll try again. In defence of the comments about Best. Yes we are members of ATSCO (as are agencies that total about 45% of the total UK marketplace) but we don't support IR35 in any way. In fact we are one of only a handful of companies that are able to provide a project based contract that as far it can be is "IR35 proof". It amazes me that the government seem to have managed to get contractors and agents fighting each other when we should be working together. Gavin > -----Original Message----- > From: MJ Ray [SMTP:markj@cloaked.freeserve.co.uk] > Sent: 28 November 2001 11:15 > To: laurie(a)brownowl.com > Cc: Gavin Smith; ALUG List > Subject: Re: [Alug] How to find people with Linux skills > > Laurie wrote: > > You may (perhaps fairly) think it's a bit harsh, but this is at least > > the third time he's done this, and I've asked him to stop twice (which > > he both failed to acknowledge, and ignored). Especially given its > > precedents, it *is* spam, however relevant it may be to any particular > > reader. > > Laurie, this email was more of a grey area than previous messages, not > being > a "we've got this job" but a "where should we advertise". Of course, you > could still count it as sneaky advertising, as most of the email is > occupied > by their contact details in a non-signature footer, but it can't really be > classed as "spam"/UCE. However, what we saw was you stomping in there > with > the big boots on and threatening them on-list for what appeared an > innocent > message. No explanation of why you classed it as spam was given. > > Please, everyone, if you suspect something of being spam, please contact > the > three of us at main-admin(a)lists.alug.org.uk and *we'll* get the big boots > on. If you dislike our decision, *then* you can post to the list bitching > about our decision and we'll back down if your opinion is the majority > one. > > I'm inclined to accept job adverts etc into announce(a)lists.alug.org.uk, > mainly through the absence of any other material. Would people agree to > that, as long as tough guidelines (eg no sigs, under a certain length, > once > per issue max) were set? > > > Further, Best International are members of ATSCO, and as any > > member of the PCG knows, not only supporters of IR35, but as members > > of ATSCO, they are acting in the worst interests of contractors (qv. > > statements from the ATSCO chairman passim). A cruise through the > > private fora in the PCG will show that Best are in fact misnamed... > > Consequently, I am unable to find any room for compromise. > > Now this *is* interesting. I also dislike ATSCO because of their handling > of this (even if I think that I broadly agree with the spirit (but not the > letter) of IR35) and I think the only honourable thing for any member to > do > is to either resign or go on record with an open letter objecting to their > handling of the affair. > -- > MJR > Anglian LUG http://www.alug.org.uk/ > No ePatents http://petition.eurolinux.org/ > FSF Europe http://www.fsfeurope.org/ **************************************************************************************** Official winners of the UK IT Recruitment Service of the Year Computing Awards for Excellence 2000 Official winners of the Network Recruitment Consultancy of the Year Networking Industry Awards 2001 Best International Group Plc Registered in England No. 3246014 London (Head Office) +44 (0)20 7300 9000 Bristol +44 (0)117 945 9000 Birmingham +44 (0)121 335 9000 Manchester +44 (0)161 942 9000 Scotland +44 (0)131 524 9000 This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any representations (contractual or otherwise), views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Best International Group, or any of its group companies. If you are not the intended recipient be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. ****************************************************************************************

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RE: [Alug] How to find people with Linux skills
by Gavin Smith 28 Nov '01

28 Nov '01

> <snip> >> A cruise through the >> > private fora in the PCG will show that Best are in fact misnamed... >> > Consequently, I am unable to find any room for compromise. > </snip> Apologies for the .sig, it gets attached somewhere down the line (and fortunately isn't there if I reply to someone) and I keep forgetting about it. Interestingly CF are also a member of ATSCO. Try http://www.pcgroup.org.uk for the website. I'm always interested to hear what people think of agencies, just please try to keep the four letter words out of it. What is the general concensus of opinion? Anyone have any good experiences? Unforutnately it's usually the vocal minority who post negative comments (you need to bear in mind that we have 1000+ contractors working through us). Gavin **************************************************************************************** Official winners of the UK IT Recruitment Service of the Year Computing Awards for Excellence 2000 Official winners of the Network Recruitment Consultancy of the Year Networking Industry Awards 2001 Best International Group Plc Registered in England No. 3246014 London (Head Office) +44 (0)20 7300 9000 Bristol +44 (0)117 945 9000 Birmingham +44 (0)121 335 9000 Manchester +44 (0)161 942 9000 Scotland +44 (0)131 524 9000 This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any representations (contractual or otherwise), views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Best International Group, or any of its group companies. If you are not the intended recipient be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. ****************************************************************************************

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