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RE: [Alug] Linux (fwd)
by Wilkinson, Mark 11 Sep '00

11 Sep '00

Hi, Personally, I'd go for one of the major distributions to start with.. RedHat Debian SuSe These distributions can be downloaded. I've always used commercially-produced CDs (ie Boxed) to do installs. FWIW Mark Wilkinson. > -----Original Message----- > From: alug-admin(a)stu.uea.ac.uk [mailto:alug-admin@stu.uea.ac.uk]On > Behalf Of Andrew Savory > Sent: 11 September 2000 09:55 > To: alug(a)stu.uea.ac.uk > Subject: [Alug] Linux (fwd) > > > > Anyone care to help? > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:51:15 +0100 > From: "Nikel, Martin" <Martin.Nikel(a)pbh-tr.anglox.nhs.uk> > To: "'info(a)anglian.lug.org.uk'" <info(a)anglian.lug.org.uk> > Subject: Linux > > Whats your reccommended way to get into Linux. I am quite an > 'open' person, > but during my workplacement here at this hospital, I have > been bombarded, > and forced to learn Microsoft Products. While at Uni in my > first two years, > I learned the concept of Unix style systems, and the > importance of Open > Source. > > Where can I get started on Linux/Apache/MySQL etc? I have a > PC I am willing > to format, and stick Linux on. Where do I get the disks? > Whats the best > flavour of Linux? > > Any comments would be appriciated! > > Martin Nikel > Web Support & Development Officer > Peterborough Hospitals NHS Trust > 3 Thorpe Rd, Peterborough, PE3 6DA > Tel: 01733 874925 or 2570 int (2670 ECH) > Fax: 01733 875700 > "Unless expressly stated otherwise, the contents of this message > represent only the views of the sender as expressed only to > the intended > recipient, do not commit Peterborough Hospitals Trust (PHT) to any > course of action and are not intended to impose any legal obligation > upon PHT." > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Linux (fwd)
by Andrew Savory 11 Sep '00

11 Sep '00

Anyone care to help? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:51:15 +0100 From: "Nikel, Martin" <Martin.Nikel(a)pbh-tr.anglox.nhs.uk> To: "'info(a)anglian.lug.org.uk'" <info(a)anglian.lug.org.uk> Subject: Linux Whats your reccommended way to get into Linux. I am quite an 'open' person, but during my workplacement here at this hospital, I have been bombarded, and forced to learn Microsoft Products. While at Uni in my first two years, I learned the concept of Unix style systems, and the importance of Open Source. Where can I get started on Linux/Apache/MySQL etc? I have a PC I am willing to format, and stick Linux on. Where do I get the disks? Whats the best flavour of Linux? Any comments would be appriciated! Martin Nikel Web Support & Development Officer Peterborough Hospitals NHS Trust 3 Thorpe Rd, Peterborough, PE3 6DA Tel: 01733 874925 or 2570 int (2670 ECH) Fax: 01733 875700 "Unless expressly stated otherwise, the contents of this message represent only the views of the sender as expressed only to the intended recipient, do not commit Peterborough Hospitals Trust (PHT) to any course of action and are not intended to impose any legal obligation upon PHT."

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Re: [Alug] Could anyone help with a sound recording problem?
by MJ Ray 10 Sep '00

10 Sep '00

Barry Samuels <barry(a)datamansys.co.uk> writes: > I am running Debian 2.2, kernel 2.2.17pre6 and a SoundBlaster > Live using the Creative/Emu module. 2.2.17 release is out. Check the Changelog (via kernelnotes, whose URL escapes me) to see if there were changes to that. > Anyone want a recording of silence? I had a similar problem when originally using an ALSA driver (from www.alsa-project.org) but the files were actually only the 44 byte WAV headers. How big are your files? Have you started a mixer and selected the microphone as the capture source? And the recording volume is up? Can you record from any other sources your card may have (eg line in)? -- MJR

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Could anyone help with a sound recording problem?
by Barry Samuels 10 Sep '00

10 Sep '00

I am running Debian 2.2, kernel 2.2.17pre6 and a SoundBlaster Live using the Creative/Emu module. Try as I might I cannot record anything! When I say I cannot record I mean that, although I can create a file by using something like Gramofile, Sound-recorder or KRecord, when it is played back it produces silence (not a scientifically accurate statement)! If I boot the machine into Windows 95 (shudder!!!) I can record and playback successfully and I can play the recorded .wav file back using Linux. The recorded file produced by Linux also produces silence under windows. I have tried recording as a user and as root - no difference. /dev/dsp has rw permission for owner and group. Anyone want a recording of silence? Barry Samuels

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Weekly IRC chat tomorrow
by John Woodard 10 Sep '00

10 Sep '00

Don't forget the weekly ALUG chat on eu.openprojects.net port 8001 tomorrow Mon 11 at 8:00pm. Cheers, BJ

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Next meeting venue?
by John Woodard 07 Sep '00

07 Sep '00

We still haven't got a venue for the next meeting sorted. Anybody who can accommodate get in touch. North Norfolk would be good. Cheers, BJ

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Re: [Alug] (no subject)
by Andrew.Chandler＠ft.com 07 Sep '00

07 Sep '00

Have you tried looking in 'Computing' or 'Network News'? There's usually lots of positions available. Andi Neill Newman <njnewm(a)essex.ac.uk> on 07/09/2000 10:15:54 To: alug(a)stu.uea.ac.uk cc: (bcc: Andrew Chandler/PSD/LONDON/FTI) Subject: Re: [Alug] (no subject) Mark Wilkinson wrote: > > Hey Guyz, > > Anyone know of any contract vacancies for a php/perl/mysql/apache guy? Am > available at the end of this month. Have tried various agencies but have > drawn a blank. I found this a few days ago which may be of help to all those out there ;).. www.jobserve.com hope you find something soon ;).. Sz > > Cheers. > > Mark Wilkinson. ********************************************************************* * 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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We're open =)
by James Green 07 Sep '00

07 Sep '00

OK LinuxNewbie.Com is live... Yes it does exist :-). I'd appreciate some real testing by you guys including some feedback. I'm quite interested in how large/small the fonts look to you from various browsers in various platforms (Windows included). Unfortunately it's a bit hit-and-miss as to which browsers/platforms a problem with large text occurs. Anyhow, give it a look over (mainly for bugs) and hopefully you'll all feel an urge to contribute some content, perhaps even become a full staff member (voluntary, of course ;). I am in #linuxnewbie on irc.openprojects.net most sane hours (and a number of insane hours...), so come on by and talk. I look forward to your feedback... James Green, Site Manager LinuxNewbie.Com jg(a)linuxnewbie.com | jg(a)linux.com

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Re: [Alug] Unsubscribing and resubscribing
by MJ Ray 05 Sep '00

05 Sep '00

Andrew Savory <A.Savory(a)uea.ac.uk> writes: > Yeah, it doesn't work. I got bored with changing it every time Mark > changed the list software or moved the list. I'm sure it'll be fixed on > the shiny new website(tm). In the three years that STU has been running a listserver, there has been one (1) change of server software. Sorry if that's too fast-moving a target for you to hit. -- MJR, running for the hills as we speak

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Venue and IRC
by John Woodard 05 Sep '00

05 Sep '00

I couldn't make this Monday's chat either. :( Where are the logs? If we can't find an alternative venue as ever I'm always willing to host one at Syleham, although I'd prefer some alternative scenery. Cheers, BigJohn MJR wrote: > I regret to say that I won't be able to be online for this week's IRC > meeting, as I'll be somewhere with no net connection until Tuesday. > If someone could keep a log and send me the file, I'll process it and > post it up as before. > > The last two IRC meets have mainly concentrated on the website. > However, I think that's now under control, so it would be more useful > if this week's meeting could try to find us a venue for September's > meeting ;-) We're really stuck with UEA, being between arrivals > weekend and fresher's weekend, so anywhere with tables, electricity > and possibly a nearby bar would be welcome. > --

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