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Re: [Alug] backing up whole directories/ X4.1.0
by Ricardo Campos 22 Oct '01

22 Oct '01

I ranted:- >Obviously > cp /etc/X11/ /etc/Xll.bak/ > doesn't work- there must be a simple way on the >command line- anyone know it? Oh, of course, use tar and gzip:- tar cvfp - /usr/X11R6|gzip -9 > X11R6.backup.tar.gz (posted cos I thought it might not be obvious to other newbies on the list- and so others don't have to reply to that part of the previous post- unless you think I'm wrong) Ricardo "There are several codes, and I know several of them." -Mr. Precise. http://www.rscampos.net -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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backing up whole directories/ X4.1.0
by Ricardo Campos 22 Oct '01

22 Oct '01

I got Xine working (at last), but the performance is terrible for a system with 750 Mhz processor, 256MB RAM, 32MB Geforce2 card- well, terrible compared to Vidoelan on Win2k. I'm running it off X3.3.6, so I'm thinking that maybe an upgrade to 4.1.0 would improve performance? I *have* got the nvidia drivers installed. In the install notes, it says to backup your existing X installation. Which folders would these be, I can think of: /usr/X11R6/ /etc/X11/ But I'm sure there are some libraries too. Does anyone know where they are?(This is on my Mdk8.0 box) The other problem is how can you back up a whole directory. Obviously cp /etc/X11/ /etc/Xll.bak/ doesn't work- there must be a simple way on the command line- anyone know it? Can anyone see any pitfalls? Like, would I have to reinstall Xine, or the nvidia drivers? That would be a pain, it took me long enough to get Xine working in the first place. Ricardo "There are several codes, and I know several of them." -Mr. Precise. http://www.rscampos.net -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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Weekly IRC reminder
by Neill Newman 22 Oct '01

22 Oct '01

This is the automated ALUG IRC meeting reminder sent to remind you that there is an IRC meeting tonight (Monday) at 8.00pm. The meeting takes place on the irc server irc.openprojects.net in the #alug channel, you can take a look at www.openprojects.net to get more info on the openprojects network. Most IRC clients should allow you to get there with the commands "/server uk.openprojects.net" or "/server eu.openprojects.net" and "/join #alug". Popular IRC clients include tkirc, bitchx, xchat and EPIC on Unix, and Mirc under windows. Here are some links to help you get started with irc. Unix http://www.xchat.org/ http://freshmeat.net/ http://www.epicsol.org/ Windows http://www.mirc.com (loads of help with irc for newbies!)

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Re: [Alug] pcmcia/eth0
by Ricardo Campos 21 Oct '01

21 Oct '01

> > *DOES* shut down as well, using: > > shutdown -h now > > Erm, what command were you using? shutdown -h now The problem's solved. I issue that command, it kills the TERM signal, it says "Going into maintenance mode", then hangs for a bit (well, it *IS* only a 486) and then shuts down. I personally created an alias for the command (I couldn't find any other aliases), so it's all OK. Of course, I can't actually use the laptop for squat until I get my PCMCIA card working, but then I have a stack of HOWTO's (PCMCIA, Net, some other misc stuff) next to me to keep me going. If I fail with that, then it maybe another e-mail to you guys, failing that M$ windows is going back on. :( No use having a computer that is no use! :-/ -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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Re: [Alug] OHP or some kind
by MJ Ray 21 Oct '01

21 Oct '01

oms101(a)freeuk.com writes: > thanks for having a look maybe I shall just do hand outs then We should ask the Union if theirs (which has been free when I've used it in the past, with a deposit required) can be taken out of their building. -- MJR Do you need advice about the Internet or particular net services? Why not talk to my employers? See http://www.luminas.co.uk/ for details.

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Red Lodge
by John Woodard 21 Oct '01

21 Oct '01

Do we have a confirmation of the date and time for the Red Lodge meeting yet? Cheers, BJ

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Re: [Alug] Fwd: Re: The Penguin danced this evening-
by MJ Ray 21 Oct '01

21 Oct '01

Paul <paul.corner(a)tesco.net> writes: > Thought a few of you might enjoy the fruits of some correspondance I've been > indulging in. Just wish I could think of a suitable reply. Why? He's right. Debian is the only simple avoidance tactic ;-) -- MJR

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Fwd: Re: The Penguin danced this evening-
by Paul 21 Oct '01

21 Oct '01

Hi Folks Thought a few of you might enjoy the fruits of some correspondance I've been indulging in. Just wish I could think of a suitable reply. Regards, Paul. ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Mandrake, Caldera, et al test your skill when it 's time to install -with each new Edition you blow the partition and wind up with nothing at all! Cordially, G. Crum Paul wrote: > 'scuse the cringe, but I had to reply in kind. > I'm afraid I'm out of practise with the five line stanzas. > Please remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question. > Just silly anzers.

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OHP or some kind
by oms101＠freeuk.com 20 Oct '01

20 Oct '01

I am probably going to do a short talk on ipc in linux and the array of options you have, at the UEA meet as I shant get to the red lodge meeting does anyone have a computer projector we could use for the meeting if not how about an OHP Regards Owen Date: 17-Oct-01 Time: 00:39:46

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Re: [Alug] Valid HTML ? Well formed snipit cirtainly
by MJ Ray 20 Oct '01

20 Oct '01

oms101(a)freeuk.com writes: > but what is wrong with > <a href="/path/to/myscript?foo=bar&mine=mine">this</a> Since when has &mine=mine been a valid entity? It should be: <a href="/path/to/myscript?foo=bar&mine=mine">this</a> ...if you're writing it as HTML. -- MJR

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