Re: Convert PostScript .pfa to .pfb?

2023-07-15 Thread Tom Browder
On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 00:35 wrote: > On Fri, Jul 14, 2023 at 05:09:22PM -0400, gene heskett wrote: I have filed issues with: + https://github.com/fontforge/fontforge/issues + https://github.com/antlarr-suse/ttf-converter/issues Watch progress of my Raku module FontConverter (a WIP) at: +

Convert PostScript .pfa to .pfb?

2023-07-13 Thread Tom Browder
I know the binary version of the PS fonts can be converted to TrueType by FontForge. However, is there a way to convert from the PS ASCII version .pfa file to the binary .pfb file? Thanks. -Tom

Recommendations for a UPS?

2023-07-31 Thread Tom Browder
I used to use UPS units from APC back when you could replace the battery. I haven't had an UPS (but always on a surge protecter) for awhile, but electricity (now FPL) is not as reliable in my new location and I need one. All the reviews I've seen on Amazon for smaller capacity UPSs for APC and

Re: OT: Re: Recommendations for a UPS?

2023-07-31 Thread Tom Browder
On Mon, Jul 31, 2023 at 13:28 john doe wrote: > On 7/31/23 19:23, Tom Browder wrote: ... > > Any recommenndations from fellow Debian folks? > I have two APC and I'm pretty happy with those. Would you mind saying the model numbers? Do they have replaceable batteries?

Re: Recommendations for a UPS?

2023-08-01 Thread Tom Browder
On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 15:19 Roy J. Tellason, Sr. wrote: > On Monday 31 July 2023 07:47:14 pm Charles Curley wrote: > > Replacement batteries from APC are expensive compared to buying > > elsewhere, but they come with return shipping for the exhausted battery > > so they can recycle it. Roy,

Re: Apache logs and systemd

2023-06-16 Thread Tom Browder
On Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at 16:57 Andy Smith wrote: > Hi Tom, > > On Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at 01:52:10PM -0500, Tom Browder wrote: > > Maybe it's related to the rsyslog changes ? > > apache by default does not use a syslog for logging though, it … Thanks, Andy. I should have men

Re: Apache logs and systemd

2023-06-15 Thread Tom Browder
On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 13:15 Greg Wooledge wrote: > On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 12:30:37PM -0500, Tom Browder wrote: .., > If you want text log FILES (e.g. /var/log/whatever), install the rsyslog > package. For rotation, install logrotate. Thank you. ... > Systemd by itself

Re: Apache logs and systemd

2023-06-15 Thread Tom Browder
On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 13:18 zithro wrote: > On 14 Jun 2023 19:30, Tom Browder wrote: ... > I’ve been running httpd for many years, long before systemd came along. > > Somewhere in the various upgrades over the years I lost the old rotating > > logs. > > Now

Print flakes off mailing labels, use a fixative?

2023-12-02 Thread Tom Browder
I’ve had a print flaking problem with my old HP laser which has a fairly new toner cartridge. I have a set of brand new Office Depot labels. I intend to try a “fixative” on them to see if that will help. Any other suggestions? Thanks. Happy Christmas! -Tom

Re: Recommended simple PDF viewer to replace Evince

2023-12-05 Thread Tom Browder
On Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 02:06 Paul M Foster wrote: > On Mon, Dec 04, 2023 at 05:12:28PM -0600, Tom Browder wrote: > > > I have used Evince as my PDF viewer and printer program for many > > years. It still works, but it has been spitting out error messages for > >

Re: Recommended simple PDF viewer to replace Evince

2023-12-05 Thread Tom Browder
On Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 17:12 Tom Browder wrote: > I have used Evince as my PDF viewer and printer program for many I see I need to read the CUPS man page more closely. It looks like it has most all of the answers I need for my current situation. Thanks to all who responded. Happy Christ

Re: Recommended simple PDF viewer to replace Evince

2023-12-05 Thread Tom Browder
On Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 01:14 Marco Moock wrote: > Am 04.12.2023 um 17:12:28 Uhr schrieb Tom Browder: > > > I would like to use another program which is similar but has good > > documentation. I don't need a heavy duty program like LibreOffice, > > Just something for viewi

Re: Recommended simple PDF viewer to replace Evince

2023-12-05 Thread Tom Browder
On Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 7:12 AM Mike Castle wrote: ... > You could be missing a package that evince expects to be there, but > there is a missing dependency (likely, making it a Debian problem). I think you're onto something. I installed both Okular and Xpdf, exercised them, and remembered why I

Re: Print flakes off mailing labels, use a fixative?

2023-12-03 Thread Tom Browder
On Sun, Dec 3, 2023 at 2:01 AM David Christensen wrote: > I would not put anything through a laser printer unless it is > specifically rated for laser printers. Applying fixative to printer > labels before printing sounds like a good way to damage your equipment. > If anything, apply the

Re: Print flakes off mailing labels, use a fixative?

2023-12-03 Thread Tom Browder
On Sat, Dec 2, 2023 at 5:17 PM Gareth Evans wrote: > Are your labels "laser" labels? Yes, DUAL INKJET and LASER -Tom

Re: Print flakes off mailing labels, use a fixative?

2023-12-02 Thread Tom Browder
On Sat, Dec 2, 2023 at 3:03 PM Dan Ritter wrote: > Brother has all those features, plus BRScript/3 and ethernet. I > buy them for work where they tend to last about 8-10 years of high-volume > work. Thanks, Dan. I have owned a Brother between two of my HPs. I'll keep an eye out for one.

Re: Print flakes off mailing labels, use a fixative?

2023-12-02 Thread Tom Browder
On Sat, Dec 2, 2023 at 2:18 PM Donald Mac Dougall wrote: > My experience many years ago with HP laser printers was that if the print > flaked off > it was because the fuser roller wasn't hot enough to fuse the toner to the > paper. Yes, I've investigated that a bit. I had the same trouble with

Recommended simple PDF viewer to replace Evince

2023-12-04 Thread Tom Browder
I have used Evince as my PDF viewer and printer program for many years. It still works, but it has been spitting out error messages for a very long time. to wit: (evince:81435): EvinceView-CRITICAL **: 16:44:57.520: \ ev_pixbuf_cache_set_selection_list: \ assertion

Re: Print flakes off mailing labels, use a fixative?

2023-12-04 Thread Tom Browder
On Sun, Dec 3, 2023 at 19:36 David Christensen wrote: ... > Please confirm printer, toner cartridge, and labels are all HP. If so, > I would contact HP. HP printer and toner, Office Depot labels. I bought so hair spray and will try that. -Tom

Re: realpath quoting

2024-05-04 Thread Tom Browder
On Fri, May 3, 2024 at 21:43 David Christensen wrote: ... > My practice is to start with '#!/bin/sh' and migrate to '#!/usr/bin/env > perl' as complexity increases. I agree with David's direction, but ending with Raku instead of Perl. I don't think golfing is the way to illustrate a practical

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