[PLUG] attack on sshd via xz

2024-04-05 Thread wes
website: https://archive.ph/tc9bN Keith's email is broken, so he asked me to pass this along to the list. -wes

Re: [PLUG] gawk: a pattern that separates two similar strings

2024-02-14 Thread wes
gt; you can exclude lines containing a given value with grep. grep -v Inactive input.txt this could cause problems if one of the other fields contained the word Inactive but it's a start. -wes

Re: [PLUG] Identifing external hard drives so they consistently mount

2024-01-19 Thread wes
o the design. there are also plenty of conditions that can cause a USB host to reset, causing a re-detection of all devices while the system is running. you're already switching to labels, so this won't make any difference once you get that working. but thought it may be useful to keep in mind in the future. -wes

Re: [PLUG] playing around with the wget command finally worked

2023-11-20 Thread wes
I imagine the intention of the robots file (in this case set to disallow all "automated" requests) is to reduce web crawler traffic. what's ironic is that the worst offenders already ignore it. -wes On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 2:32 PM American Citizen wrote: > I am making a good

Re: [PLUG] playing around with the wget command finally worked

2023-11-20 Thread wes
y assumes that it applies, and abides by the rule. a rude person flagrantly disregards the rule or even finds motivation to do the opposite. most of us fall somewhere in between those two poles most of the time :) -wes

Re: [PLUG] question about freecarrierlookup.com and txt messages

2023-11-08 Thread wes
I tried it yesterday when the post was first made and got the same result - invalid number. I tried again just now and it is working. so it appears to have been an outage on their end. -wes On Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 6:28 AM MC_Sequoia wrote: > Firstly, I didn't know about this website and serv

Re: [PLUG] Root cannot delete file

2023-10-30 Thread wes
> > mc also failed to remove that file. > > > > Rich > > > > Maybe it has nothing to do with the strange character in the filename, > maybe it is set to immutable. > > Try > lsattr > if there is an i for immutable then > chattr -i crazyfilename > > > Bill > I would also suggest running an fsck on that filesystem. -wes

Re: [PLUG] Is it dead, Jim?

2023-02-09 Thread wes
.org is still on spiretech, which is due to be decommissioned "real soon now" -wes

Re: [PLUG] PLUG mailing list issues

2022-08-23 Thread wes
would you be able to specify any posts which were not received? you can link to them straight from the archive page if that's easy for you. -wes On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 6:17 PM King Beowulf wrote: > Hello, > > I'm having some difficulty seeing list posts from some domains

Re: [PLUG] UPS failure modes, not fully considered ...

2022-08-16 Thread wes
now that it's way too late to point this out, but maybe it'll help someone somday: most UPSes can be configured to not play the sound. -wes On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 10:30 PM Russell Senior wrote: > I think (but may be mistaken) that I mentioned this here several months > ago, that I had

Re: [PLUG] Did PLUG Mailman change?

2022-07-22 Thread wes
it's complicated, but the short version is that I would call it intentional, yes. -wes On Fri, Jul 22, 2022 at 3:09 PM Paul Heinlein wrote: > I'm seeing new List-Id headers in the PLUG-TALK traffic. They were > and have become > . Was that change planned? > > I only ask because

Re: [PLUG] One ethernet port, two subnets

2017-11-06 Thread wes
the one the rest of your network uses, without having to re-number your interface every time you try to change something. This is exactly the sort of thing I used to do when I was playing with these devices a lot. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] PoE on router

2017-10-27 Thread wes
gular Ethernet access points? > > Yes. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Configuring ports on wrt54g

2017-10-26 Thread wes
On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 3:04 PM, Rich Shepard <rshep...@appl-ecosys.com> wrote: > On Thu, 26 Oct 2017, wes wrote: > > > You definitely do. It'll be under "port forwarding" related settings, > > possibly under Advanced or Firewall. > > Wes, > >

Re: [PLUG] Configuring ports on wrt54g

2017-10-26 Thread wes
elated to ports on > the > configuration pages. > > Rich > You definitely do. It'll be under "port forwarding" related settings, possibly under Advanced or Firewall. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Router configuration

2017-10-26 Thread wes
ilities." > >Do I use the wrt54g with firmware from 2006 or buy something new > (ethernet, not wireless)? > > It's not the firmware; it's the CPU of the device. The general consensus from random people on the internet seems to be that the wrt54g can do about 20mpbs, so it should be able

Re: [PLUG] Bug? with tab completion in terminal

2017-10-14 Thread wes
you did state that there is plenty of space available, but did you check all drives/partitions? -wes On Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 7:33 PM, John Jason Jordan <joh...@gmx.com> wrote: > A few days ago, while attempting to get information about a movie file > that had a long and complicated

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2017-10-11 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG

Re: [PLUG] Web pages display no body text [was: Configuring fc-cache search path]

2017-10-04 Thread wes
ont name will be findable (though perhaps not obvious) somewhere in the source. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] a question on "mv" command

2017-10-03 Thread wes
And even if that were somehow reliably the case, imagine yourself coming back to read your code after a year or two has passed. Will you understand what it's doing then? That should be your #1 concern. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2017-09-13 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG

Re: [PLUG] Troubleshooting ssh

2017-09-05 Thread wes
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 9:23 AM, Rich Shepard <rshep...@appl-ecosys.com> wrote: > On Tue, 5 Sep 2017, wes wrote: > > > I think your hosts file entry is backwards > > wes, > >That's the format it's had since 1997. > > hrm. you're right. what do "p

Re: [PLUG] Troubleshooting ssh

2017-09-05 Thread wes
I think your hosts file entry is backwards -wes On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Rich Shepard <rshep...@appl-ecosys.com> wrote: > On Tue, 5 Sep 2017, Rich Shepard wrote: > > > ssh: count not connect to host salmo:: Name or service not known' > > Change 'cou

Re: [PLUG] Need help: application builds on 64-bit but not 32-bit systems

2017-09-01 Thread wes
On Friday, September 1, 2017, Tomas Kuchta <tomas.kuchta.li...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > How do you run Alpine on Android? > > > Use ssh :-) -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Linux Widows Guide

2017-08-28 Thread wes
> > We are considering a project over the next year: > writing a "Linux Widow's Guide". > What would go in this guide that isn't in Linux For Dummies? -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

2017-08-22 Thread wes
I found an old HP deskjet 1000 at a thrift store that takes a plain 12v dc power supply. I got it for the same goal, to power it straight off the car. Haven't bothered to search for ink yet -wes On Monday, August 21, 2017, Dave <w7...@comcast.net> wrote: > Battery printers hav

Re: [PLUG] Cheap printer for Raspberry Pi idea

2017-08-22 Thread wes
I have a pop-can shaped inverter that fits nicely in a cup holder. It's not so powerful it they causes problems with power draw. On really hot days, I plug a fan in so I can pretend I'm ok with not having air conditioning. -wes On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Tom <tomas.kuchta.li...@gmail.

[PLUG-ANNOUNCE] Clinic on Sunday

2017-08-16 Thread wes
headed south immediately after the clinic, so please arrive early if possible. Thank you -wes ___ PLUG-announce mailing list PLUG-announce@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-announce

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2017-08-16 Thread wes
headed south immediately after the clinic, so please arrive early if possible. Thank you -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Century Link sales at the door

2017-08-13 Thread wes
more likely, your particular salesperson was trying to make a better commission. it is entirely possible to get better prices for better services from CL. not sure what you mean by the "not on super service" point - literally anything is better than comcast. -wes On Sun, Aug 13, 2017

Re: [PLUG] Advanced Topics

2017-07-27 Thread wes
> > > > Wes, does someone from Free Geek need to be present? > > > not necessarily. they're not handing out keys to just anyone like they used to, but we can get people in as needed. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@li

Re: [PLUG] Advanced Topics

2017-07-25 Thread wes
remove it from the contract as per our last discussion. > > The new building policy hasn't really been a challenge for me or John. I think the much tougher obstacles are scheduling topics and speakers, and being able to be present for all the meetings. -wes __

[PLUG-ANNOUNCE] Clinic on Sunday

2017-07-12 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG-announce mailing list PLUG

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2017-07-12 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG

Re: [PLUG] newegg security

2017-07-06 Thread wes
ecifically. it could easily be some other part of the page it's complaining about. perhaps taking a screenshot of the error page (also showing the URL) would be helpful. this mailing list doesn't allow attachments, so you can either send it to me directly for my opinion, or upload it to imgur.com o

Re: [PLUG] Current state of Linux voice recognition

2017-06-28 Thread wes
Speech recognition recognition is built in to any smart phone. May not serve your high-frequency research purposes, but it'll help you take notes without issue. -wes On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 6:52 AM, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: > Up until about ten years ago, while st

Re: [PLUG] backup drive in a NexStar dock

2017-06-22 Thread wes
On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 12:27 PM, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtm...@gmail.com > wrote: > On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 9:48 AM, wes <p...@the-wes.com> wrote: > > > replace drive adapter and press any key to continue > > > > -wes > > > > By "drive

Re: [PLUG] backup drive in a NexStar dock

2017-06-22 Thread wes
replace drive adapter and press any key to continue -wes On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 8:18 AM, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtm...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a 500GB WD hard drive installed in a dock. A number of weeks ago > fsck reported pages of errors. A few of you looked

Re: [PLUG] ssh vs vpn

2017-06-21 Thread wes
nects to get it to use the ssh tunnel, whereas that can be handled automagically with a proper vpn in place. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Tracing mail sent via postfix

2017-06-21 Thread wes
> > >Is there a tool that can trace an outgoing message and determine where > it > got lost if it does not reach the intended recipient? > > nope. it's all guesswork and black magic. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@li

Re: [PLUG] Dell Latitide BIOS upgrades [UPDATED]

2017-06-19 Thread wes
On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 10:20 AM, Rich Shepard <rshep...@appl-ecosys.com> wrote: > On Mon, 19 Jun 2017, wes wrote: > > >> AFUWIN.EXE* E5410A16.exe* > >> BOOTLOG.TXT* M2100A06.exe* > > > copy E5410A16.exe and M2100A06.exe to the flash drive. >

Re: [PLUG] Dell Latitide BIOS upgrades [UPDATED]

2017-06-19 Thread wes
eeded. > > Rich > copy E5410A16.exe and M2100A06.exe to the flash drive. then, boot to the flash drive. then, execute the exe which matches the model number of the system you're working on currently. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Dell Latitide BIOS upgrades

2017-06-19 Thread wes
t of tool to actually perform the > upgrades. > I've used freeDOS for this successfully, but I've also read there are cases where it doesn't work. there isn't a special tool for it, just run the EXE once you can boot into an environment from which it will run. -wes _

Re: [PLUG] Any Z915 users out there? - was [Re: Problem using a T-mobile Z915 Hotspot on a Linux machine]

2017-06-15 Thread wes
r simplicity of an acoustic coupler. IIRC I once used > one not even RS232 but a 20 mA current loop. > I remember 12AX7's and 026's > > this only works if the connection is 1-to-1. at some point, someone will have to decide how information gets from one end of a

Re: [PLUG] Problem using a T-mobile Z915 Hotspot on a Linux machine

2017-06-15 Thread wes
ternet connection would be usable only by IP address (as in, not very practical). > > > > > Those are the Google nameservers. > > Anything with Google makes me wary. > I use 4.2.2.2 personally, but it's operated by Verizon so probably not much better

[PLUG-ANNOUNCE] Clinic on Sunday

2017-06-15 Thread wes
, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG-announce mailing list PLUG-announce@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-announce

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2017-06-15 Thread wes
, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Understanding where e-mails can get lost

2017-06-14 Thread wes
u. or, you can use an account at a different mail service (gmail or whatever) to sign up for the newsletter, then see if you get it there. if you do, you can then compare the headers of that one to those of an individual email you receive successfully on your primary account. -wes

[PLUG-ANNOUNCE] Practical Networking - Basics

2017-06-14 Thread wes
, we'll still help you quietly on the other end of the room until the talk is over. The length of time we put into it will entirely depend on the audience. We're here to provide what you're looking for! -wes ___ PLUG-announce mailing list PLUG-announce

[PLUG] Practical Networking - Basics

2017-06-14 Thread wes
, we'll still help you quietly on the other end of the room until the talk is over. The length of time we put into it will entirely depend on the audience. We're here to provide what you're looking for! -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org

Re: [PLUG] Trackball middle button pastes string twice [FIXED ... MAYBE]

2017-06-05 Thread wes
start locking > mine in a safe at night. > > Michael > > or maybe we should start making some of our own to sell -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Make RPM

2017-05-21 Thread wes
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=lmgtfy -wes (I'm sorry, I just could not resist) On Sun, May 21, 2017 at 1:00 PM, Tom <tomas.kuchta.li...@gmail.com> wrote: > I apologize if this did not come across as genuine question about how > was this Google search visualized. > I find this use

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2017-05-17 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG

[PLUG-ANNOUNCE] Clinic on Sunday

2017-05-17 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG-announce mailing list PLUG

Re: [PLUG] Ubuntu upgrade

2017-05-15 Thread wes
well, I don't have any more ideas for you right now, but if you don't get it figured out by this weekend, the PLUG Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. 1731 SE 10th Ave, 97214. -wes On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 11:37 PM, Michael Barnes <barnmich...@gmail.com> wrote: > It also looks like it is

Re: [PLUG] Ubuntu upgrade

2017-05-14 Thread wes
my first step is usually to find the model number in the lspci output, and the google that number along with ubuntu 16.04 and see if anyone's posted a guide. -wes On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 9:28 PM, Michael Barnes <barnmich...@gmail.com> wrote: > Installed 16.04 LTS via flash drive to

Re: [PLUG] Comcast repeatedly asks for activation

2017-05-10 Thread wes
-redirectable by Comcast. -wes On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 3:33 PM, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtm...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Saturday 5/6 we could not reach the internet. After much conversation > w/comcast they sent a technician out on Sunday. He arrived early, seemed > knowledgeable

Re: [PLUG] Change firefox open tab order

2017-05-08 Thread wes
problem is in your Firefox. > >Not too likely. It's been this way for quite a few versions. > > > I've never heard of this. I just went and installed Firefox version 45.9.0 (esr) and ran it, and re-arranged my tabs like normal. So something weird must be going on with your p

Re: [PLUG] Change firefox open tab order

2017-05-08 Thread wes
What version are you running? -wes On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 3:52 PM, Rich Shepard <rshep...@appl-ecosys.com> wrote: >Once upon a time with earlier versions of firefox I could change the > sequence of open tabs by moving them. Then firefox removed that feature. Is > there a way

[PLUG-ANNOUNCE] Clinic on Sunday

2017-04-13 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG-announce mailing list PLUG

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2017-04-13 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG

Re: [PLUG] Backup RPi SD card

2017-04-13 Thread wes
That is a good point, the best plan may just be to put an antenna on a pole and run the lead inside. I don't know anything about the equipment in that area. -wes On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 12:01 AM, Chuck Hast <wch...@gmail.com> wrote: > Well, if you have 1-2 bars a directional antenna

Re: [PLUG] Backup RPi SD card

2017-04-13 Thread wes
> > > > Wes, the neighbor that has the connectivity issues, do they have AT > coverage on their property? If so I would certainly look into that > offering. > > > I usually got 1-2 bars of signal strength on my AT phone. I didn't try other carriers. I suspect it wou

Re: [PLUG] Backup RPi SD card

2017-04-11 Thread wes
that worked! -wes On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 7:05 PM, Chuck Hast <wch...@gmail.com> wrote: > Oh, ok. Yes, I am looking at getting a WX proof modem, something that uses > PoE, and directional antennas, put a shack up on the ridge and use solar or > wind to keep it powered and ru

Re: [PLUG] Backup RPi SD card

2017-04-11 Thread wes
I was referring to your idea of putting an LTE gateway up on a ridge. Just thinking of water and sun protection, nothing extraordinary. -wes On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 8:36 AM, Chuck Hast <wch...@gmail.com> wrote: > Are you talking about ESD or physically protecting the device? T

Re: [PLUG] Backup RPi SD card

2017-04-10 Thread wes
What do you plan to use for weather protection? -wes On Sun, Apr 9, 2017 at 9:54 PM, Chuck Hast <wch...@gmail.com> wrote: > Tomás > Sorry I should have got back on and told you I found it, but the charge > rate > is only 1.5 amp, the other unit is 2.0 amp. The RPi doing the W

Re: [PLUG] Using ssh-agent and ssh-add

2017-03-30 Thread wes
assphrase. > That will hold it until I shut down the system > >If there's a more efficient way I'd appreciate learning it. > > Rich > well... at the risk of getting bashed by security fans, you could always... not have a passphrase on your ssh key? -wes

Re: [PLUG] Monitor... dead audio

2017-03-25 Thread wes
he did specify that he can send the audio elsewhere, but he likes the Westinghouse monitor's speakers and wants to fix them. personally, I'd verify that it doesn't work with another device first. -wes On Sat, Mar 25, 2017 at 2:01 AM, benjamin barber <starwor...@gmail.com> wrote: >

Re: [PLUG] USB to ethernet adapters

2017-03-22 Thread wes
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 2:10 AM, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: > On 03/20/2017 04:56 PM, Tom wrote: > > I have used the adapter Wes suggested and it works like a charm on > > Linux, and it is good price for $10. > > If you need to buy local (limited

Re: [PLUG] Network server and client simultaneously on same hardware? Possible? How reasonable?

2017-03-20 Thread wes
I don't know how strange your siblings claim you to be, but whatever it is, you're probably more so. -wes On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 1:57 PM, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: > Thank-you wes and Rich. > So I'm not quite as strange as my siblings claim ;/ > > On 03/20/

Re: [PLUG] USB to ethernet adapters

2017-03-20 Thread wes
On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 1:51 PM, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: > On 03/20/2017 03:28 PM, wes wrote: > > On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> > > wrote: > > > >> On 03/19/2017 08:25 AM, David wrote: > >

Re: [PLUG] Network server and client simultaneously on same hardware? Possible? How reasonable?

2017-03-20 Thread wes
you certainly can. simply point your browser (aka HTTP client) at http://localhost. configure apache (aka HTTP server) to serve the desired website with the virtualhost defined as "localhost" and you should be good to go. -wes On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 1:24 PM, Richard Owlett <rowl..

Re: [PLUG] USB to ethernet adapters

2017-03-20 Thread wes
tain function. I would be very surprised to find that this model won't work on any mainstream linux distribution, however I'm not willing to bet $20 on that expectation. This one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ET4KHJ2 does work on any OS you can dream up. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] PLUG Advanced Topics Volunteer?

2017-03-20 Thread wes
I can be there to let people in, but my networking skills are largely fictional so I would not want to take on the responsibility of organizing topics or speakers. -wes On Monday, March 20, 2017, Vedanta Teacher <orevedantateac...@gmail.com> wrote: > Everyone, > > 00: W

Re: [PLUG] CentOS 6.x to CentOS 7.x

2017-03-16 Thread wes
It's not just centos, most distros struggle to do major upgrades without a lot of problems. Solving this problem is the major focus of rolling release distros like Gentoo and Arch. -wes On Friday, March 17, 2017, benjamin barber <starwor...@gmail.com> wrote: > I agree with Thomas,

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2017-03-15 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG

Re: [PLUG] Fax Server

2017-03-08 Thread wes
I'd be interested. -wes On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 3:05 PM, Scott Howard <show...@k-hlaw.com> wrote: > Our fax server that Aaron built for us has died. Is there anyone on the > listserve that would like to build a fax server for us. > > Scott Howard > P.O. Box 40044 > Port

Re: [PLUG] Seeking opinion on new century link 1G install

2017-03-07 Thread wes
efined of 192.168.0.1. if it works, great. don't touch it. it's far from ideal, but also far from uncommon. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Seeking opinion on new century link 1G install

2017-02-28 Thread wes
You should remove the Netgear from the network. Once you do that, set your laptop back to 192.168.0.x and everything should work again. -wes On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 8:13 PM, John Jason Jordan <joh...@gmx.com> wrote: > On Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:24:39 -0800 > John Jason Jordan <joh..

Re: [PLUG] question on Mozilla Firefox holding up Yast2 system admin program

2017-02-25 Thread wes
Also, if you could possibly copy/paste the full command and output, or post a screenshot somewhere, that would be most helpful. -wes On Sat, Feb 25, 2017 at 2:48 PM, Tom <tomas.kuchta.li...@gmail.com> wrote: > I still do not think that what you see is Firefox related. > Are you t

Re: [PLUG] question on Mozilla Firefox holding up Yast2 system admin program

2017-02-23 Thread wes
What do you actually see when you try to open Yast2 while Firefox is already running? And also, please confirm that opening Yast2 in this way does work when Firefox is not running. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Other options besides VNC (or RDP)

2017-02-17 Thread wes
TeamViewer. It works amazingly well, and is also priced at the level of something that works amazingly well. -wes On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 5:16 PM, Roderick Anderson <raander...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm looking for any other options to remote into a graphical desktop > besides VNC or

[PLUG-ANNOUNCE] Clinic on Sunday

2017-02-15 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG-announce mailing list PLUG

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2017-02-15 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG

Re: [PLUG] Free UPS

2017-01-29 Thread wes
I'll take your batteries if you're looking to offload them -wes On Sun, Jan 29, 2017 at 12:01 AM, Chuck Hast <wch...@gmail.com> wrote: > Rats, wish I had seen that as I need one. I have some batteries that have > time on them but they still have life, would have been easy to put th

Re: [PLUG] Clinic

2017-01-15 Thread wes
not all of the big vancouver streets are clear, I have found that it's about the same proportion in portland. -wes On Sun, Jan 15, 2017 at 3:40 PM, Chuck Hast <wch...@gmail.com> wrote: > Funny, the streets up here in WA are all nice and clean... Wonder if that > salt > helps??? T

Re: [PLUG] Needed: Modern equivalent of a "null-modem cable"

2017-01-14 Thread wes
trigger > the response "Knew I should have ...". > > I use filezilla on windows, both for client and server functions. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Third Sunday clinic

2017-01-14 Thread wes
I plan to be there for at least the beginning. if no one else shows up, I may leave early. -wes On Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 6:59 PM, Fillard Spring-Rhyne < fspringrh...@hevanet.com> wrote: > Is PLUG holding its third Sunday clinic as scheduled tomorrow, from > 1:00-5:00pm at Free Gee

Re: [PLUG] Clinic

2017-01-14 Thread wes
r or so. if no one shows up, I may leave. if anyone seeing this does plan to show, please reply so I know to wait for you. -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] Needed: Modern equivalent of a "null-modem cable"

2017-01-14 Thread wes
+on+debian the IP addresses should not be the same on both systems, but they should have the same first 3 sets of numbers. for example: 192.168.1.2 192.168.1.3 -wes On Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 6:53 AM, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: > I suspect what I'm looking for is ONE 3

Re: [PLUG] [PLUG-ANNOUNCE] Clinic on Sunday

2017-01-11 Thread wes
I haven't missed a clinic due to weather yet. the last bad storm in 2008 was interesting but I still went. we'll see what sunday brings us -wes On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 12:37 PM, Vedanta Teacher < orevedantateac...@gmail.com> wrote: > Wes, > 11 January 2017 &

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2017-01-11 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG

Re: [PLUG] Looking for PC/Main board x686 (could be K7) with 2-3 EISA slots

2017-01-08 Thread wes
h and price every part that comes in" - so they only put a set list of parts in the store and that's all they'll sell. they used to occasionally do a thing called a "parts safari" where you could go in and dive through their boxes of sorted

Re: [PLUG] Sites aimed at fostering wiki CONTENT?

2017-01-06 Thread wes
. in the worst case, your page gets deleted and you will have at least tried. then, if this becomes the recurring pattern in practice, the next logical step may be to set up your own wiki. -wes On Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 6:22 AM, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: > I have asked many

[PLUG] Clinic on Sunday

2016-12-14 Thread wes
Reminder, the Linux Clinic is this Sunday, 1-5pm. Bring your ailing systems or questions and we will try to help, or at least get you pointed in a useful direction. Free Geek 1731 SE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97214 -wes ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG

Re: [PLUG] Clinic Sunday?

2016-11-17 Thread wes
Guh. I forgot to change my "from" address when I sent out the announcement yesterday. Oh well, this thread can serve as adequate notice. -wes On Thursday, November 17, 2016, John Jason Jordan <joh...@comcast.net> wrote: > On Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:34:03 -0800 (PST) > Rich

Re: [PLUG] Where to ask strange Linux questions?

2016-10-28 Thread wes
he always gets the "don't do that" sort of answers :) -wes On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 5:08 PM, Jim Garrison <j...@jhmg.net> wrote: > Any reason you aren't asking your strange questions here? > > -- > Jim Garrison (j...@acm.org) > PGP Keys at http://www.jhmg.n

Re: [PLUG] Where to ask strange Linux questions?

2016-10-28 Thread wes
On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 1:09 AM, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: > On 10/27/2016 5:26 PM, wes wrote: > > superuser.com and serverfault.com have a culture similar to what you > > describe. > > Don't know whether to laugh or cry, but no to both ;< > B

Re: [PLUG] my printer is out of ink, recommendations for a new printer?

2016-10-28 Thread wes
lower long term cost. -wes On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 10:48 PM, Russell Senior <russ...@personaltelco.net> wrote: > > The subject line is partly a joke. I have an HP Deskjet 932c, probably > 10 years old or something vaguely like that. The ink cartridges are > about shot (cur

Re: [PLUG] Where to ask strange Linux questions?

2016-10-27 Thread wes
ition between people to give the best possible answer. of course, the flip side of that coin is that asks the person with the question to put a fair amount of effort into asking good questions. I don't see you having a problem with that. -wes On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 7:44 AM, Richard Owlett <row

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