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Linux Tie
by Terry Filby 10 Jun '00

10 Jun '00

Saw the ad in the Joff Magazine and sent for the Linux Tie with lots of little Tux's on it, it came this morning. One to wear at the meets? Though, unfortunately I can't manage the next one, pity, because Sylham is nearer to Beccles than UEA. Terry

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What's just happened...
by MJ Ray 09 Jun '00

09 Jun '00

Hi, In case you're just wondering what happened, UUEAS (ie the stu.uea.ac.uk domain) just put its new mailserver in place today. It means that minimalist is no more, but the list is hosted on the new system. It also means: If you only got digest versions, you need to go to the web address that was given in the last post and reselect that (everyone's on the normal form to begin with, I'm afriad). If you've been trying and failing to get off of this list, it should now work ;-) We'd be sad to see you go, though. You can do some more generally clever configuration via the list interface. Archives are automatic. Things that look like list server commands or spam will be trapped. You have to post to the list from your registered address. You might have to reset your filters. The service is still beta <g> I think that's it. Here's hoping it works better than the old one! -- | MJR "Everything is planned, from -- crime to leisure time."

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Delusions?
by MJ Ray 06 Jun '00

06 Jun '00

I thought this might entertain some of you. From Issue 15 of Brave GNU World, <URL:http://www.gnu.org/brave-gnu-world/issue-15.en.html>: """This part was originally triggered by an advertisement of the German "Wirtschaftswoche" (translates to "Business Week") that spread big posters all over the city of Hamburg, Germany stating "Every Generation has its role models." The background picture shows stone busts of Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte and Bill Gates. If it weren't for Bill Gates I would have considered this ad to be a bad joke; but as this is the "Business Week" and Bill Gates is the richest man on earth, I must assume they are being serious. What does it say to declare these people role models? Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte were might-ridden conquerors and egomaniacs whose wars caused suffering for hundreds of thousands of people - even if their own population might have seen a slight advantage for a short amount of time. At some point both of them lost contact with reality and deemed themselves almighty. Caeser declared himself dictator and was murdered whereas Napoleon bit off more than he could chew and was exiled. Had there been more space on this picture I guess Attila and Ghengis Khan would also fit into this row pretty well. All of these persons are very much historical and they certainly changed the face of the world. But role models?""" -- | MJR "Everything is planned, from -- crime to leisure time." [ This email came to you via the Anglian Linux User Group list ] [ If you only wish to recieve event announcements, email the ] [ SUBJECTs of "unsubscribe alug" and "subscribe alug-announce" ] [ to listserver(a)stu.uea.ac.uk -- We do need your support, tho' ]

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Samba help needed
by John Heaser 02 Jun '00

02 Jun '00

I need help (paid) with getting an HP Netserver to act as a shared file area between an HP Unix box and W98 PCs. The Netserver has been loaded with Mandrake from the recent PC Plus cover cd but then things came to a halt! The plan is to mount the Linux box as an NFS partition to the HPUX and use Samba to make it visible to the W98 PCs and perform the unix to windows ASCII end of line conversion. We are just trying to make it easy for PC users to get at data extract files that are created on the HPUX. The customer site is in Bedford and I would like to prototype the set up here before delivery by using another Linux box (I have Red Hat on a PC) to represent the HPUX. The work can be done at Diss or in Norwich. Commercial rates can be paid to someone proficient in Samba etc. -- Regards John Heaser [ This email came to you via the Anglian Linux User Group list ] [ If you only wish to recieve event announcements, email the ] [ SUBJECTs of "unsubscribe alug" and "subscribe alug-announce" ] [ to listserver(a)stu.uea.ac.uk -- We do need your support, tho' ]

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Playing Music
by suffolkchess＠clara.co.uk 31 May '00

31 May '00

Thanks to everyone who suggested ideas for playing music now the problem is mp3's , I know my music is working but I am having problems with X11amp to play my mp3 i downloaded I know it's downloaded o.k I can add it in the list in X11amp but not listen to it. Are there any other good simple MP3 players individuals can recommend for Redhat 6.0 using Gnome or KDE Finally I have never managed to workout mounting my floppy drive. Thanks for offering time to help me Regards Scott Taylor [ This email came to you via the Anglian Linux User Group list ] [ If you only wish to recieve event announcements, email the ] [ SUBJECTs of "unsubscribe alug" and "subscribe alug-announce" ] [ to listserver(a)stu.uea.ac.uk -- We do need your support, tho' ]

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PPP: ping/dns OK but no FTP/telnet...
by Neil Sedger 28 May '00

28 May '00

RE this problem (hmm about an eon ago due to a broken modem...) I found the solution on the RHA support web forum. Go to /etc/ppp/options and add novj novjccomp in there. Works fine now. Currently using linuxconf, with a masq 'gateway' working. Next step is using wvdial (so it redials when busy) and then dial-on-demand. Nice. Neil MJ Ray wrote: > > On Sun, Apr 16, 2000 at 01:24:35AM +0100, Neil Sedger wrote: > > No, I don't think so, because I've never had a problem on Windoze... > > and I've never tried a different ISP on Linux... > > Have you? > > Yes, I have at least 7 other ISPs working fully with Linux. I have not had > Windoze on my home machine for well over two years now. > > > Is it RedHotAnt that give us this problem? > > Yes. [ This email came to you via the Anglian Linux User Group list ] [ If you only wish to recieve event announcements, email the ] [ SUBJECTs of "unsubscribe alug" and "subscribe alug-announce" ] [ to listserver(a)stu.uea.ac.uk -- We do need your support, tho' ]

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Getting Music to work in Linux
by suffolkchess＠clara.co.uk 27 May '00

27 May '00

Being quite new to Linux can anyone help me I'm wanting to get music to work in Linux but have not got a good idea of how to do it. I have a CMI8330 16bit PnP Sound Card compatible with Soundblaster 16 and Windowa Sound System I sure there must be someone out there who can help Regards Scott Taylor [ This email came to you via the Anglian Linux User Group list ] [ If you only wish to recieve event announcements, email the ] [ SUBJECTs of "unsubscribe alug" and "subscribe alug-announce" ] [ to listserver(a)stu.uea.ac.uk -- We do need your support, tho' ]

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IRC
by Gareth Watts 24 May '00

24 May '00

I intended to mention it a while back, but I created a channel on the OpenProjects network for ALUG, if anyone feels like using that.. The server is either: irc.openprojects.net or irc.linux.com (same network) Channel: #ALUG My job basically entails sitting on IRC all day, so if nothing else, I'll be in there ;-) Gareth. [ This email came to you via the Anglian Linux User Group list ] [ If you only wish to recieve event announcements, email the ] [ SUBJECTs of "unsubscribe alug" and "subscribe alug-announce" ] [ to listserver(a)stu.uea.ac.uk -- We do need your support, tho' ]

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IRC!
by Martin Harding 24 May '00

24 May '00

Hi, I'm a newbie here and on a steep learning curve to linux too :) but an old hat at IRC. would love a channel for local-ish linux chat :) I'm on DALnet most of the day and if a chanel is started there I would be interested. I'm on #hyper most of the time so If anyone needs help starting the channel up, give me a call cya Martin Harding (Nick = Neo`) martin(a)mharding.screaming.net [ This email came to you via the Anglian Linux User Group list ] [ If you only wish to recieve event announcements, email the ] [ SUBJECTs of "unsubscribe alug" and "subscribe alug-announce" ] [ to listserver(a)stu.uea.ac.uk -- We do need your support, tho' ]

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Tommorows Meeting
by Brett Parker 21 May '00

21 May '00

Just a quick reminder that we have a meeting tommorow (Sunday 21 May). It is in the usual room 133 (is that right mark?) in the Union House building at UEA. Hope to see you all there, Brett Parker [ This email came to you via the Anglian Linux User Group list ] [ If you only wish to recieve event announcements, email the ] [ SUBJECTs of "unsubscribe alug" and "subscribe alug-announce" ] [ to listserver(a)stu.uea.ac.uk -- We do need your support, tho' ]

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