Re: [Xastir] Receiving messages
Hi agn Phil, Name is Jaye, not Jay What's your call and what SSID are you using? I'll transmit a test message in your general direction. :) 73 Jaye On 5/17/23 6:22 PM, Phil wrote: > > On 18/5/23 11:00, MJ Inabnit wrote: looks > >> Yes, xastir receives message very well. > > Thank you Jay, > > Under the menu item "Messages" I can see how to send a message but not > how to receive one or how to be notified if I have received a message. > -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] Receiving messages
Hi Phil, I run the Humboldt APRS net every Monday. I receive dozens of check-ins each week. Yes, xastir receives message very well. I even added a sound file that notifies me on each arrival with an R2D2 beep beep! :) 73 Jaye On 5/17/23 4:04 PM, Phil wrote: > > On 17/5/23 21:27, st...@coastaldatasystems.com wrote: >> There is also the point that the mobile station may be, well, mobile. I'm >> not going to be trying to type a reply to a station when I'm doing >> 60-70 mph >> down the road. > > What I really wanted to know if it's possible to receive a message via > Xastir; I don't think so. > -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] exit kiss on close
I am trying to figure out the trick for xastir to run the kiss-off.pl file on exit to return my tnc to command mode. The file is there and I've manually tested it & it works. Where/how to find the setting with serial kiss tnc device? TU & 73 j -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] kiss-off fails Mint 20.3
A few of us are testing the perl script kiss-off.pl and tonight I've discovered it no longer works on my Mint 20.3. I KNOW it worked on my prior OS. I get this error: jaye@ham:~$ sudo ./kiss_off.pl >/dev/ttyUSB1 ./kiss_off.pl: 19: Syntax error: word unexpected (expecting ")") My friend is running Ubuntu 22.04 with same error. What failed and how can I get this to work again? I REALLY don't want to have to take the TNC apart and I have a packet net tomorrow afternoon! :| Tnx all, 73 j -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] how to START xastir on raspberry pi OS -- SOLVED
That did the trick Tom. Many thanks. I might be using it more on the pi than my laptop. We'll see how it plays with maps. Probably have to deal with dialout and that stuff too, but at least it runs without being root. 73 j On 9/21/21 4:34 PM, Tom Russo wrote: > The program is installed with incorrect permissions, and only root and members > of the xastir-ax25 group are permitted to run it. > > Either add yourself to the xastir-ax25 group, or change the permissions on the > program (with "sudo chmod a+x /usr/bin/xastir"). > > This is an issue of how the binary was packaged by the package maintainer. > If you had built the code yourself from source it wouldn't be like that. > Might > want to look into how the package maintainer intended that package to be > used. It looks like they've got it set up so that instead of setting the > suid bit, you're supposed to have all authorized ax25 users in the xastir-ax25 > group. > > I believe the debian xastir package maintainer is on this group. > > On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 04:30:47PM -0700, we recorded a bogon-computron > collision of the flavor, containing: >> >> Thanks Tom, >> >> Installed with apt-get from debian repo as this os is debian based. >> >> pi@raspberrypi:~ $ xastir >> bash: /usr/bin/xastir: Permission denied >> >> pi@raspberrypi:~ $ which xastir >> pi@raspberrypi:~ $ sudo which xastir >> /usr/bin/xastir >> pi@raspberrypi:~ $ >> >> pi@raspberrypi:~ $ ls -l /usr/bin/xastir >> -rwsr-xr-- 1 root xastir-ax25 1237136 Apr 11 2019 /usr/bin/xastir >> >> j >> >> On 9/21/21 4:23 PM, Tom Russo wrote: >>> You could start by telling us what is output by the following commands (as >>> your own user ID, not root): >>> >>> which xastir >>> ls -l `which xastir` >>> >>> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 05:22:44PM -0600, we recorded a bogon-computron >>> collision of the flavor, containing: On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 04:20:35PM -0700, we recorded a bogon-computron collision of the flavor, containing: > > Very irritating. I can start it with sudo but not as user pi. Already > ran the setuid root thing. Can you maybe provide a little more context, including how you installed Xastir and how you're trying to run it? And maybe what error message you get when you try to run it? As it stands, you've not explained enough for anyone to help you. Once installed correctly, running it should be as simple as typing "xastir". -- Tom RussoKM5VY Tijeras, NM echo "prpv_a'rfg_cnf_har_cvcr" | sed -e 's/_/ /g' | tr [a-m][n-z] [n-z][a-m] ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> wishing you well >> Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken >> ___ >> Xastir mailing list >> Xastir@lists.xastir.org >> http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir > -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] how to START xastir on raspberry pi OS
Thanks Tom, Installed with apt-get from debian repo as this os is debian based. pi@raspberrypi:~ $ xastir bash: /usr/bin/xastir: Permission denied pi@raspberrypi:~ $ which xastir pi@raspberrypi:~ $ sudo which xastir /usr/bin/xastir pi@raspberrypi:~ $ pi@raspberrypi:~ $ ls -l /usr/bin/xastir -rwsr-xr-- 1 root xastir-ax25 1237136 Apr 11 2019 /usr/bin/xastir j On 9/21/21 4:23 PM, Tom Russo wrote: > You could start by telling us what is output by the following commands (as > your own user ID, not root): > > which xastir > ls -l `which xastir` > > On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 05:22:44PM -0600, we recorded a bogon-computron > collision of the flavor, containing: >> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 04:20:35PM -0700, we recorded a bogon-computron >> collision of the flavor, containing: >>> >>> Very irritating. I can start it with sudo but not as user pi. Already >>> ran the setuid root thing. >> >> Can you maybe provide a little more context, including how you installed >> Xastir >> and how you're trying to run it? And maybe what error message you get >> when you try to run it? >> >> As it stands, you've not explained enough for anyone to help you. >> >> Once installed correctly, running it should be as simple as typing "xastir". >> >> -- >> Tom RussoKM5VY >> Tijeras, NM >> >> echo "prpv_a'rfg_cnf_har_cvcr" | sed -e 's/_/ /g' | tr [a-m][n-z] [n-z][a-m] >> >> ___ >> Xastir mailing list >> Xastir@lists.xastir.org >> http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir > -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] how to START xastir on raspberry pi OS
Very irritating. I can start it with sudo but not as user pi. Already ran the setuid root thing. Thank you, 73 -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] Internet path include local Igate?
My Xastir is connected to the Internet here, no radios. Is it possible to add a path to the DEFAULT PATH to include the local Igate/digi? I run an APRS check-in net and would like to send out a QST prior to the net, but my local Igate doesn't respond to it, only to calls directed at local users checking in. Any help would be welcome. Tnx & 73 j -- Wishing you well Jaye Inabnit, ke6sls ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] what is firenet?
I just cleared out several hundred emails from this list and noted the current issues with "firenet". Is firenet aprsis or some other system? tnx & 73 j -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] u-blox 8
hi all, this is a RELAY from km6liq how do I tell xastir which protocol to use for this device? I load minicom and see data flowing constantly. Any help greatly desired! Carl km6liq via 2m phone net tnx guys, I don't know the gps stuff for xastir and unable to help him! 73 j -- Wishing you well Jaye Inabnit, ke6sls ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] Kantronics DiGi help
Why hasn't the author replied? This is VERY important info for newbies
LIKE ME!
Thanks for the assist. I'll keep this email as a reference as I plug
along on our diginodes.
73
j
On 11/26/18 8:50 AM, David Ranch wrote:
>
> Hello Danny,
>
>
>> I am helping a friend of mine EX0CK from Kyrgistan setup an iGate
>> (EX0CK-1 with a Kantronics KPC-3 v8.2) which seems to be working well
>> with Xastir, or at least it is beaconing and is visible on
>> www.aprs.fi. However, we are trying to also setup a DiGiPeater in the
>> same area (EX0CK-10 with a Kantronics KPC-3+ v9.1 ) just as a
>> digipeater for a project we are working on. The KPC-3+ is standalone
>> and is not interfaced with any software. We want EX0CK-1 (KPC-3
>> connected to Xastir) to be an iGate and EX0CK-10 (KPC-3+) to be a
>> digipeater only.
>
> For the EC0CK-1 digi, what paths do you want it to support? WIDE1-1
> only? WIDE2-1 and WIDE1-1 only?
>
> Next, can you send us a copy of the packet string that the EX0CK-10 is
> beaconing out that you're hoping to see on APRS.FI (via EX0CK-1)? You
> can use various tools to inspect your string to make sure it's ok such as:
>
> #example from
> https://aprs-python.readthedocs.io/en/stable/parse_formats.html
> #
> sudo pip install aprslib
> python
> import aprslib
> aprslib.parse("FROMCALL>TOCALL:!4903.50N/07201.75W-Test /A=001234")
> quit ()
>
>
>
>> ## EX0CK-10 Standalone digi (KPC-3+)###
>>
> . . .
>> LTP
>> 1 APN382 VIA WIDE2-2
>> 2 APN382
>> 3 APN382
>> 4 APN382
>
> These look wrong as I would expect this to be "APN391" for your KPC3+
> v9.1 TNC. Seems you mistakenly cut and pasted from a different TNC.
>
>
>> MYCALL EX0CK-1 0
>
> Why is there a space in there? You should read the recommended APRS
> configuration setup from WB4APR -
> http://www.aprs.org/kpc3/kpc3+WIDEn.txt . Specifically, you ideally put
> a LOCATION name in there like "BISHKEK"
>
>
>
>> MYALIAS WIDE1-1
>
> This is wrong. Per the above URL, set this to something useless like NONE
>
>
>> MYDROP 0
>> MYNODE EX0CK-1 0
>
> Why is there a space in here as well?
>
>
>> PACLEN 0
>
> Not sure why you overrode the default of 128 bytes here though I don't
> think it will hurt you
>
>
>> TXDELAY 18
>
> Are you sure this is enough time for your radio to key up? Until you
> get things working 100%, I would recommend to set this to something
> conservative like 30 (aka.. 300ms)
>
>
>> UIDIGI ON WIDE1-1
>
> Are you sure you don't want to support WIDE2-1 as well?
>
> --David
> KI6ZHD
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[Xastir] kiss off command to restore your tnc back to command mode
Learned a lot over the last two evenings. First, I am adding this attachment so other newbies might find far less pain getting their Kantronics TNC's back into command mode following a kiss session WITHOUT HARD RESET! I hope I added enough help for folks to understand how to use it. However, I need help. I would like to use xastir to add a new SERIAL TNC and not a kiss tnc. I can modify the start up file and exit file. What I need help with is HOW to get the kiss off command into that text file so xastir will leave my tnc back in command mode. xastir default files in debian/ubuntu/mint are: tnc-start.sys and tnc-stop.sys in /usr/share/xastir/config/ Is there anyone with working files that would be willing to share this secret? Thank you, 73 j -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] path question
I wanted to thank everyone for contribs to this question. The idea of putting tnc on the air wasn't much help, but by gosh, the aprs Monday night check-ins are growing and it's fun to see which came in via inet help and which ones made it via RF. 73 j On 08/27/2018 06:13 PM, MJ Inabnit wrote: > > I have xastir running via internet connect, however, I would like to > figure out a path so it would push packets to my Igate with a wide path > of 2-2 to make it over the mountain. Is there a way to do that? > > tu, 73 > > j > -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] A few really stupid questions..
I thought xastir was available for mac & MS as well as linux. Wrong?? If wrong, is there a MS client with xastir like capabilities? Friend over the mountain would like to join in on the RF side with old school tnc and USB GPS dongle. tnx & 73 j -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] path question
Tnx, here's more details: I have an Igate running APRX and has my TNC connected to it. On Mondays, I run a short APRS check in net, so I fire up xastir to qsl each check-in. However, I would like to send a qst prior to the net to remind locals nearish to check in, hence my desire to ensure once I send out a qst, it will at least get routed through my Igate. I have also had issues when using xastir where local hams in range of my Igate didn't get the packets via the aprs servers which can be rather frustrating. does that help? tnx, 73 j On 08/28/2018 07:32 AM, Curt, WE7U wrote: > On Mon, 27 Aug 2018, MJ Inabnit wrote: > >> I have xastir running via internet connect, however, I would like to >> figure out a path so it would push packets to my Igate with a wide path >> of 2-2 to make it over the mountain. Is there a way to do that? > > Need more data. > > Is your igate a separate bit of S/W, or the same instance of Xastir? > > What packets are you wanting to send over the mountain? Your own packets > from Xastir? Other packets? > -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] path question
I have xastir running via internet connect, however, I would like to figure out a path so it would push packets to my Igate with a wide path of 2-2 to make it over the mountain. Is there a way to do that? tu, 73 j -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] Thoughts on rumors of Github being "assimilated" by the evil empire of Redmond Washington...
On 06/03/2018 05:16 PM, David A Aitcheson wrote: > IMO, > > * ALL open source and ALL sane software development is over > * once confirmed I well be closing/deleting my Github account, as I > did with Skype and Linked-In > * sadly that also is going to lead to my no longer using software > based on Github > > 73 > de KB3EFS Dave wow, that is spooky. I just pulled up google news and there are several stories regard it :( 73 j -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] test
is this list working? tnx j -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the toshiba w/thunderchicken ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://xastir.org/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] map chooser for idiots
I was hoping for something more automagic. What is the least painful here--using OSM or buying some kind of disc? I would like to populate maps into cache so the program can just grab the map from the drive and not be connected to internet once I get the maps. Seems like there should be an easy way for this in this day and age (not grumping, just sayin') Even if I close the program and re-open it, the program stalls for many minutes, even though, if I understand it, it should already have the map in the cache. I am stumped. On 02/14/2014 03:57 PM, Jerry Wetherholt wrote: If it helps I use tiger line 2008. Had zero issues and I downloaded all 50 states and dc Jerry Kf5aok Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2014, at 2:35 PM, MJ Inabnit ke6...@arrl.net wrote: Greetings all: I've been poking around howto/wiki/readme/archives etc trying to figure out a very simple way to add online maps and cache them on the hard drive so xastir can still have maps while off-line. So far, the server times out, and mm.aprs.net doesn't resolve (from running xastir from terminal window). This basically makes xastir stupid and it fails to function at all. I kill it and remove the .config and start from scratch, but there must be a better way.. I really am an idiot when it comes to this stuff. The chooser is extremely ambiguous and I fail to infer what any given title might render. What I hope to do is make a very basic how-to for Mint LTS versions of xastir and soundmodem. I'm using Kamal's updated ham software PPA repository for these binaries. So far, I've had tons of fun and have built my first loaner laptop which is now in a remote area of Humboldt county California. I'm building the next loaner laptop now, but after seeing the map failure with my first laptop once it was out of reach of the internet and cached maps completely failed to render, I want to make sure I get this one correct. .. :) What would be perfect is something that will look like google maps that show up when I go to aprs.fi. I've spent several days digesting info found on the net, but I seem to still be at ground zero .. Thank you, 73 -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the acer w/thunderchicken3 ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the acer w/thunderchicken3 ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] map chooser for idiots
Greetings all: I've been poking around howto/wiki/readme/archives etc trying to figure out a very simple way to add online maps and cache them on the hard drive so xastir can still have maps while off-line. So far, the server times out, and mm.aprs.net doesn't resolve (from running xastir from terminal window). This basically makes xastir stupid and it fails to function at all. I kill it and remove the .config and start from scratch, but there must be a better way.. I really am an idiot when it comes to this stuff. The chooser is extremely ambiguous and I fail to infer what any given title might render. What I hope to do is make a very basic how-to for Mint LTS versions of xastir and soundmodem. I'm using Kamal's updated ham software PPA repository for these binaries. So far, I've had tons of fun and have built my first loaner laptop which is now in a remote area of Humboldt county California. I'm building the next loaner laptop now, but after seeing the map failure with my first laptop once it was out of reach of the internet and cached maps completely failed to render, I want to make sure I get this one correct. .. :) What would be perfect is something that will look like google maps that show up when I go to aprs.fi. I've spent several days digesting info found on the net, but I seem to still be at ground zero .. Thank you, 73 -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the acer w/thunderchicken3 ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] can xastir v1.9.4 send objects --how?
I would like to set several objects over next few days for a local race. Have never done this before and seek guidance/help. I have xastir set up for Internet port only, and I also have aprx tx-Igate running on my laptop 24/7. Thank you, 73 -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the acer w/thunderchicken3 ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] can xastir v1.9.4 send objects --how?
On 05/25/2012 03:33 PM, Curt, WE7U wrote: On Fri, 25 May 2012, MJ Inabnit wrote: I would like to set several objects over next few days for a local race. Have never done this before and seek guidance/help. I have xastir set up for Internet port only, and I also have aprx tx-Igate running on my laptop 24/7. Right-click on the screen to get the menu, select Object/Item-Create Fill in the values. Objects get transmitted. Wow, I'm reading old lists from you right now: http://lists.xastir.org/pipermail/xastir/2008-March/013698.html I also found a SAR xastir wiki page and it presents the 'right click' option which I hadn't tried (duh!) I created two objects and they show up on aprs.fi, but so far, I have not figured out how I can get them to also gate out to the aprx Igate. Is there a specific path I could use on an object (made with xastir) so it will show up on APRS-IS and RF? Guess that is my question now. Thank you! 73 -- wishing you well Jaye, ke6sls--via the acer w/thunderchicken3 ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] setting up maps in xaster for newbies
Hello all: New to list and new to this computer. I'm running Mint 11 now and would like to use Xastir in both internet connected and non-internet connected mode. I used Xastir on my netbook and loaded up maps I downloaded from the internet (Tiger something?). The problem was that even after loading the maps, I couldn't get street labels figured out--it showed the streets but didn't identify the streets or highways. Basically, I'd like to download and use maps that will show street map detail and perhaps lakes/oceans and other major details. Xaster has tons of settings that are not all that easy for a non-map geek like me. So I guess my question is HOW to get these details and eliminate all the unnecessary details. As mentioned, once I loaded those maps, Xastir did slow down, but it was still better than no maps at all (which is what you get when using the .deb files). Anyway, I'd like to get it working on this computer, then find another netbook so I can duplicate the install and loan to fellow hams in my area. Thank you, 73 Jaye, ke6sls -- -- wishing you well via acer w/thunderchicken3I ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@lists.xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Mozilla Bus error sadness
Greetings wonderful Debian users: I have a mostly testing install with a bit of unstable tossed in for flavor--mozilla browser (1.7x). After the system updated several things, I loaded up mozilla just fine. Ran like a top. Now, if I try to launch it, I get Bus error. I removed it and reinstalled with same results. I then installed the testing version and STILL get the same results. I am DESPERATE! Help me, help me! (in fly talk). The system is an Intel P4 (2.4Ghz) Dell with 128MB RAM using I810 video driver and xfree 4.3 Everything else seems to run perfectly. Thanks so much for any possible assistance. Regards _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Mozilla Bus error sadness
MJ Inabnit wrote: Greetings wonderful Debian users: I have a mostly testing install with a bit of unstable tossed in for flavor--mozilla browser (1.7x). After the system updated several things, I loaded up mozilla just fine. Ran like a top. Now, if I try to launch it, I get Bus error. I removed it and reinstalled with same results. I then installed the testing version and STILL get the same results. I am DESPERATE! Help me, help me! (in fly talk). The system is an Intel P4 (2.4Ghz) Dell with 128MB RAM using I810 video driver and xfree 4.3 Everything else seems to run perfectly. Thanks so much for any possible assistance. Regards and Kent said. . . Try moving your current profile directory out of the way, or try another user who has never used Moz before. Does it work? If so, you know the problem is in your profile. If not, I'd google for mozilla bus error. Hi Kent: First, sorry about the lack of line feeds. I use this account to cut down the s p am problem and I can't set the line length ;( Further info: I removed the profile at each step, forcing mozilla to make a new profile each time. That didn't help. I also made a new user account and mozilla failed there too with the same error. I just installed the latest unstable firefox and it runs perfectly, so I know that something is happening in the system wide mozilla config--I just don't know what :( The only thing I found on Google was something about ulimit, which is currently set at unlimited, and is kind of over my head anyway :( I also purged mozilla and all it's related stuff, installed testing mozilla-browser with same error results. Next I did a second unstable install of mozilla-browser just for kicks, always ends with Bus error when I try to launch it. Still, it just seems odd that mozilla 1.7 ran the first few times perfectly befor it started to botch for unknown reasons. Also, Mozilla is the only thing that I upgraded, and apt had no problems with it at all. Hopefully someone will recognize the error and point me in the right direction. Thanks so much! regards, Jaye _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
post-nuke available?
Greetings: I have been looking for a replacement to php-nuke since this package doesn't meet the Debian licensing requirements. I found references via google that post-nuke is available and is GPL'd. However, using debian's search tool, I have been unable to locate post-nuke in any of the distributions (stable, testing, unstable). Is post-nuke package not packaged for Debian? http://www.debian.org/distrib/packages#search_packages Thank you. Wishing you well. _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
php web+apache recommendations
Hello list: I was going to instal php-nuke until I found the debian-legal thread regarding the licensing problems.. What I hope to do is find a package based on php that uses modules (rss, calendar, bb, etc). I am no webmaster, but I want to learn enough to get a good site up and running for our LUG. The goal is a clean front page with a small amount of rss feed and links to our content that is easy to keep updated. I also have examined the phpbb for forums, and it's already available and I plan to use it also. What I need to know is what else I need to install to get a off-line site up, then transfered over to our actual server. Is there a tasksel for this type of package, ready made? Thank you. Jaye Wishing you well. _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: what app includes 'startx' command
Thank you all for the great information on 'startx' command. I will check the install and see if it somehow omitted the xclient! Also, the 'dlocate' command is a new one on me! I just installed it in my desktop and it is a *must have* applicatoin. I love Gnu! Thanks again. Wishing you well. _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
what app includes 'startx' command
Greetings: I'm testing the latest debian Sarge installer. It's improving, but . . . What application includes the startx command? I realize I can install xdm/gdm/whateverDM, but I like keeping things lite on the older computers. Anyway, I have x configured, I bet it'd display Fluxbox great, if I could only launch x :) Thank you. Wishing you well. _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
headless firewall application recommendation
Greetings: I am looking for recommendations for firewall/router software for Debian. I have looked over several packages, but I feel swamped. I used an old Woody CD for very basic install, updated kernel and then upgraded the system to Sarge. All is working great, so far. Now I want to use this computer as a firewall to connect other computers in the house LAN to the internet (safely). I am no expert and firewall rules cause me to stagger in my chair, so I am looking for a package that will set good default rules for the LAN, yet can be tweaked if I get the urge to open a port for a game etc. Also, the system will be without keyboard/mouse/monitor, so I want to avoid instlling X on it. TIA Wishing you well. _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: acroread/battery
Greetings: Batteries are something very near and dear to me since I am also an amateur radio operator. Today's laptops still have very poor charging circuits. If you really care about getting the absolute maximum use from your batteries, then I would suggest looking for an external battery charger/maintainer. Charging a battery in a laptop that is already warm (or even hot) is terrible. Quality chargers tap into not just the standing voltage, but also the temperature of the battery, and time. It will stop or slow charging when the batteries temperature rises too high (or too quickly). My old gateway (Solo 1200) battery is still giving me about 1 1/2 hours of use even though it is 4 years old. I usually take it out of the laptop and let it cool after extended use, then, when it and the laptop are both cool to the touch, I plug the battery back in and let it charge. This is a poor person's way of getting the best performance from the battery. I haven't actually looked for such a (external) charger, but I know there are many companies that provide very versatile chargers and generic leads to charge everything from cell phone batteries to my amateur radio batteries. I've been looking around trying to find a good price for batteries, but so far, I haven't been very impressed with the pricing. Anyone have a good lead on the best place to buy batteries without completely draining one's bank account? Wishing you will (73) Jaye _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/
Re: anti-virus software for Gnu/Linux
MJ Inabnit wrote: Greetings: I have read several opinions regarding AV for Gnu/Linux. The last one is Rick's rant http://www.linuxmafia.com/~rick/faq/index.php?page=virus. However, the information is dated. I want to thank everyone who took time to respond to this post. It was interesting collecting the data. I am still of the opinion that I don't need to recommend AV software to new users. However, I have a better understanding of those who do recommend such software to selected computer users. Thank you again. Wishing you well. Jaye _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
anti-virus software for Gnu/Linux
Greetings: I have read several opinions regarding AV for Gnu/Linux. The last one is Rick's rant http://www.linuxmafia.com/~rick/faq/index.php?page=virus. However, the information is dated. So what is the opinion now-a-days? I just read a post last week where a new Gnu/Linux user strongly advocates AV for all new users. The claim was something along the line of What if I send you an Email with an executable attachment like [cd, rm -r]. I still don't buy the claim that I need AV on my box, but I'm also very open to sound security advice. Thanks so much. Jaye Wishing you well. _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
apt upgrade stops with foomatic-filters (3.0.0-20031207-1)
I did an update and dist-upgrade today (8Jan04) and all went well (as I expected it to) until I got to foomatic-filters (3.0.0-20031207-1). Xterm snip After unpacking 0B of additional disk space will be used. Setting up foomatic-filters (3.0.0-20031207-1) ... Configuration file `/etc/foomatic/filter.conf' == File on system created by you or by a script. == File also in package provided by package maintainer. What would you like to do about it ? Your options are: Y or I : install the package maintainer's version N or O : keep your currently-installed version D : show the differences between the versions Z : start a new shell to examine the situation The default action is to keep your current version. *** filter.conf (Y/I/N/O/D/Z) [default=N] ?y Here is where the system just hangs out for lack of a better descriptor. The terminal is okay but the script is just sitting here. Several hours have passed and it's still just sitting there--no errors--just sitting there doing nothing at all! I've killed it several times and restarted, but it always does the same thing. How do I get this script to finish? Thank you. Wishing you well. _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: apt upgrade stops with foomatic-filters (3.0.0-20031207-1)
Thanks Christopher. That did the trick nicely! And thanks to the quick response team! Sarge is really beginning to look and feel good. snipped from web archive I just did an apt-get update and this new package (3.0.0-20031207-1.1) installed flawlessly. I'm running Sarge, too, so everyone affected should now have access to the fix. Christopher Martin On Thursday January 8 2004 19:07, Florian Ernst wrote: A fixed package (3.0.0-20031207-1.1) is supposed to get into unstable today. If you don't want to wait for it you can add a line containing exec 01 after 'db_stop' in /var/lib/dpkg/info/foomatic-filters.postinst Wishing you well. _ Linux.Net --Open Source to everyone Powered by Linare Corporation http://www.linare.com/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
