Logging question / PPP session termination problem
Briefly: Syslogd goes wild when PPP connections terminate, ppp_dev_stats called appears ad infinitum in logs. Help? Details: A person connects to my Debian machine via modem, using PPP. When they kill PPP to disconnect, system messages start being generated at a rapid rate. This message gets sent once per minute to the console (and xterms): Message from [EMAIL PROTECTED] at Wed Jan 14 15:02:09 1998 ... machinename Also, /var/log/messages fills up with: Jan 14 15:04:07 beaver 6Jan 14 15:04:07 kernel: v_stats called6 ppp_dev_stats called6ppp_dev_stats called6ppp_dev_stats ca... etc. Any idea why this happens? or how to stop it? This is on a Debian 1.3 system with 2.0.32 kernel. Emails direct to me will be appreciated; I'll summarize to the list as appropriate. Thanks. John -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: samba security -- more info?
Thank you. Actually, I'm wondering if you could point me to the *source* fixes for samba (assuming it is not just a Debian security problem), since the information is to be passed on to a non-Debian sysadmin. John -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
samba security -- more info?
Dear Folks, If you know about the samba security problem, could you please send me as soon as possible a pointer to more information, or to the (source) patch or fix? Thank you. John -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: emacs ispell -- request for bug confirmation
I'd appreciate if someone could help confirm/deny two possible bugs. Regarding emacs and ispell (and iamerican) for Debian 1.3: - if iamerican is not installed, using ispell under emacs incorrectly yields an error message indicating that 'ispell -v' does not output it's version line (this appears to be a bug in ispell.el, but I'd like to get an independent confirmation before submitting a bug report); - on a clean Debian 1.3 install, 'dpkg -i ispell_3.1.20-0.1.deb' followed by 'dpkg -i iamerican_3.1.20-0.1.deb' yields a failed iamerican installation: Setting up iamerican (3.1.20-0.1) ... Please wait while I search for ispell dictionaries... There is only one installed dictionary - american. Making american the default ispell dictionary...update-alternatives: unable to install /etc/alternatives/ispell-dictionary.hash.dpkg-tmp as /etc/alternatives/ispell-dictionary.hash dpkg: error processing iamerican (--install): subprocess post-installation script returned error exit status 2 Errors were encountered while processing: iamerican This appears to be a problem with the postinst script (using update-alternatives). Again, I'd appreciate independent confirmation before I submit any kind of bug report. Thank you. John --- Start of forwarded message --- Date: 23 Jun 1997 01:04:40 -0400 From: John M. Rulnick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: debian-user@lists.debian.org Subject: emacs ispell Reply-to: John M. Rulnick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Using emacs_19.34-11.deb with ispell_3.1.18-11.deb or ispell_3.1.20-0.1.deb, attempting to use any ispell function (for example, M-$) within emacs, I get the message ispell did not output version line and the command fails. Strange. So I'd be grateful to anyone who can clue me in to what's wrong. I'm running Debian 1.3 and Linux 2.1.43. Thanks. John P.S. Note that 'ispell -v' from the command line yields @(#) International Ispell Version 3.1.20 10/10/95 @(#) Copyright (c), 1983, by Pace Willisson @(#) International version Copyright (c) 1987, 1988, 1990-1995, [etc.] --- End of forwarded message --- -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
emacs ispell
Using emacs_19.34-11.deb with ispell_3.1.18-11.deb or ispell_3.1.20-0.1.deb, attempting to use any ispell function (for example, M-$) within emacs, I get the message ispell did not output version line and the command fails. Strange. So I'd be grateful to anyone who can clue me in to what's wrong. I'm running Debian 1.3 and Linux 2.1.43. Thanks. John P.S. Note that 'ispell -v' from the command line yields @(#) International Ispell Version 3.1.20 10/10/95 @(#) Copyright (c), 1983, by Pace Willisson @(#) International version Copyright (c) 1987, 1988, 1990-1995, [etc.] -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: man-db install script problem (chmanconfig)
Thank you, Christian. Yes, man-db's unspecified dependency on perl appears to be the problem. And so it seems, as BG Lim pointed out (thank you), that this is a small packaging bug. Thanks, folks. -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
man-db install script problem (chmanconfig)
Summary of problem: -- Installation of the current (bo/1.3) man package fails. In particular, with a fresh install of Debian 1.3, both dpkg -i man-db_2.3.10-38.deb and dpkg -i man-db_2.3.10-39.deb yield failed configuration due to failure of /usr/sbin/chmanconfig. Problem details: --- The output of 'dpkg -i man-db_2.3.10-39.deb' ends with: ... Manual page hierarchy: /usr/X11R6/man Cat page hierarchy: /var/catman/X11R6 Cat sections:cat1 cat3 cat5 install /var/catman/X11R6/cat1 /var/catman/X11R6/cat3 /var/catman/X11R6/cat5 Checking for languages ... de_DECan't locate Getopt/Long.pm in @INC at /usr/sbin/chmanconfig line 38. BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at /usr/sbin/chmanconfig line 38. dpkg: error processing man-db (--install): subprocess post-installation script returned error exit status 2 Errors were encountered while processing: man-db I find no mention of this on the user mailing list archives of May or June. All ideas and suggestions are welcome. Thank you. John -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
minor debian 1.3 buglet, in fvwm2_2.0.45-BETA-4?
Can anyone confirm the disappearance of window outlines (those that appear during window placement) under fvwm2_2.0.45-BETA-4? Restoring 2.0.43-BETA-0 fixes the problem for me. If I get a confirmation I'll send a note to the maintainer or submit a bug report as appropriate. Apologies to all if this is a known problem. -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
sysklogd 10 sec. delay at boot
The latest sysklogd (syslogd) takes 10 seconds to load at boot. Is this normal? Why the change? It used to be negligible. Signed, Curious in Massachusetts -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
bo: mgetty/mgetty-fax [faxrunq]
Apologies if this is already known: If one installs the new mgetty package, faxrunq is removed with the old version of mgetty, but not reinstalled (since it is now in mgetty-fax). This would be o.k. except the old mgetty seems to install a cron job for faxrunq by default. Hence messages like the following will get sent repeatedly to anyone who installs an upgrade of mgetty without also installing mgetty-fax: --- Start of forwarded message --- Return-Path: root Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 00:19:40 -0400 (EDT) From: root (Cron Daemon) To: root Subject: Cron [EMAIL PROTECTED] faxrunq ... /bin/sh: faxrunq: command not found --- End of forwarded message --- Perhaps this could be adjusted in bo. Regards, John
shell problem after bo upgrade
Help needed. After upgrading today to bo's base and devel (and a few others), I'm receiving the following message: sh: -c:line 1:missing closing ')' for arithmetic expression sh: -c:line 1:syntax error near unexpected token ';' sh: -c:line 1:'((gv /tmp/MO233499B410060202.ps); rm /tmp/MO233499B410060202.ps )' when I try to view a PostScript file under Netscape. For a long time I have had 'gv %s' set up as a Helper under Netscape, with no problems; clearly gv is being invoked, but is failing. What's happening? Any pointers greatly appreciated. (Please CC: me directly if possible.) Thanks.
Re: XFree Specifications for Samsung SyncMaster 17GLsi Monitor?
The following should work; use it at your own risk, but rest assured it works for me: Section Monitor Identifier Primary VendorName Samsung ModelName SyncMaster17GLsi HorizSync 30-85 VertRefresh 50-120 # 640x400 @ 70 Hz, 31.5 kHz hsync Modeline 640x400 25.175 640 664 760 800 400 409 411 450 # 640x480 @ 60 Hz, 31.5 kHz hsync Modeline 640x480 25.175 640 664 760 800 480 491 493 525 # 800x600 @ 56 Hz, 35.15 kHz hsync ModeLine 800x600 36 800 824 896 1024 600 601 603 625 # 1024x768 @ 87 Hz interlaced, 35.5 kHz hsync Modeline 1024x76844.9 1024 1048 1208 1264 768 776 784 817 Interlace # 640x480 @ 72 Hz, 36.5 kHz hsync Modeline 640x480 31.5 640 680 720 864 480 488 491 521 # 800x600 @ 60 Hz, 37.8 kHz hsync Modeline 800x600 40 800 840 968 1056 600 601 605 628 +hsync +vsync # 800x600 @ 72 Hz, 48.0 kHz hsync Modeline 800x600 50 800 856 976 1040 600 637 643 666 +hsync +vsync # 1024x768 @ 60 Hz, 48.4 kHz hsync Modeline 1024x768651024 1032 1176 1344 768 771 777 806 -hsync -vsync # 1024x768 @ 70 Hz, 56.5 kHz hsync Modeline 1024x768751024 1048 1184 1328 768 771 777 806 -hsync -vsync # 1280x1024 @ 87 Hz interlaced, 51 kHz hsync Modeline 1280x1024 801280 1296 1512 1568 1024 1025 1037 1165 Interlace # 1024x768 @ 76 Hz, 62.5 kHz hsync Modeline 1024x768851024 1032 1152 1360 768 784 787 823 # 1280x1024 @ 61 Hz, 64.2 kHz hsync Modeline 1280x1024 1101280 1328 1512 1712 1024 1025 1028 1054 # 1280x1024 @ 74 Hz, 78.85 kHz hsync Modeline 1280x1024 1351280 1312 1456 1712 1024 1027 1030 1064 # 1280x1024 @ 76 Hz, 81.13 kHz hsync Modeline 1280x1024 1351280 1312 1416 1664 1024 1027 1030 1064 EndSection
Re: turning off computer
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 1997 18:58:20 -0500 (EST) From: I Brake for Moths [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is there a way for a user without root priveleges to cleanly unmount the root file system and shutdown the computer? Yes, they just need to log in and give the three fingered salute, after you give them permission. Here's what you need to know (mostly from 'man shutdown'): Shutdown can be called from init(8) when the magic keys CTRL-ALT-DEL are pressed, by creating an appropriate entry in /etc/inittab (already done for you on most debian systems). To prevent this, shutdown can check to see if an authorized user is logged in on a virtual console (not an X session, mind you). If shutdown is called from init, it checks to see if the file /etc/shutdown.allow is present. It then compares the login names in that file with users logged in on a virtual console (from /var/run/utmp). Only if one of those authorized users or root is logged in, it will proceed. Otherwise it will write the message shutdown: no authorized users logged in to the (physical) system console. The format of /etc/shut- down.allow is one user name per line. Empty lines and com- ment lines (prefixed by a #) are allowed. Currently there is a limit of 32 users in this file. I hope this helps. Happy shutdowning.
Re: A simple network
From: David Stein [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 5 Mar 97 11:14:35 EDT Is it possible to hook 3 or more PC's together using their serial port with Linux in order to make a simple network? Where do you get such cables? Yes. You will need two (or more) null-modem serial cables (sometimes sold as LapLink cables) from JDR Microdevices, Radio Shack, or any of a zillion other places; and you'll want to read the PPP-HOWTO, which can be found on the Web or in your /usr/docs/HOWTO directory after installing the appropriate packages.
Debian 1.2 mini-FAQ and other info
Just checking in to make new folks aware of the help available at http://ece.wpi.edu/~rulnick/GlinuX/debian-1.2-faq.html which includes stuff posted by stars like Dale Scheetz, Guy Maor, and many others! Thanks, all. -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Suggestion
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 1997 14:24:58 -0500 (EST) From: Joseph L. Hartmann, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have been reading this list for a few weeks now, and I wonder if someone could regularly post and maintain the . I'll call it debian FAQ, for lack of a better term. It would be... O.K.: http://ece.wpi.edu/~rulnick/GlinuX/debian-1.2-faq.html John -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: List of installation problems for 1.2
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 17:51:31 -0500 From: Daniel S. Barclay [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Dale Scheetz [EMAIL PROTECTED] The following list was composed from reports of those who have already installed Debian GNU/Linux 1.2. If you are having any trouble with your installation, consult this list for possible solutions. ... Could someone maintain this as a web page somewhere? (Unless it's posted repeatedly or maintained somewhere, we won't be able to accumulate other problems as they surface.) Daniel S. Barclay O.K., here's a first cut (thanks mostly to Dale Scheetz's earlier post for the initial content): http://ece.wpi.edu/~rulnick/GlinuX/debian-1.2-faq.html Please send me updates/corrections (or better yet, take it over from me ;-) John -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: network route disappearing: http calls = culprit?
Well, the bizarre ordeal of the disappearing network route appears to be over. It appears the problem has been found...in hardware. Call it a particularly ugly case of the cheap NE2000 clone problem. Three identical brand new cards failed at semi-random times, but a fourth one, of a different manufacturer, has not produced this behavior after about 36 hours of testing. And to celebrate my newfound success with debian networking, I've thrown my hat into the debian logo ring. Please check out: http://ece.wpi.edu/~rulnick/GlinuX/debian-logo.html Thanks for the help, all (especially Lindsay and Ami)! John -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
network route disappearing: http calls = culprit?
Could anyone with a working ethernet connection send me a tarball of their debian networking setup files (e.g., by executing the following -- ready to cut and paste!): tar cvf - /etc/init.d /etc/networks /etc/host* /etc/resolv.conf \ /etc/gateways | gzip -9 | uuencode net.tgz net.u mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] net.u or could someone with networking experience send me a note? I would really appreciate it. I posted a couple of weeks ago about randomly losing my static network routes (and hence all networking functionality). Then I thought I fixed it by disabling 'routed'. Well that didn't actually fix it. So I've continued looking for clues. And I found what's causing the network route crash, but I haven't ANY clue why. Get this: My routes disappear when I use netscape (or lynx) to reach a distant URL. I'm not making this up. What the hell is wrong? I click on a link and *bang* I lose my routes (and the browser freezes). I would be extremely appreciative if someone could lend a hand resolving this troubling (and crippling) problem. Thank you. -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
nfs: error, debian-user list not responding, still trying :-)
Would some kind soul be willing to offer suggestions re. an nfs problem? I posted this on 3 Dec. and have not received any replies: I'm using the Debian 1.1 release, 2.0.6 kernel. I'm accessing an nfs mounted drive on my desktop from my notebook over a serial cable (thanks all!). Sometimes it works great, sometimes (especially when copying a long list of files using 'git') I get error, server not responding, still trying. The man page on the timeout sequence doesn't seem to match what's happening: I get the error message once, and the session locks up forever. Will adjusting the timeout fix this? What's the *right* thing to do? Both serial ports are 16550A's. Muchas gracias for any pointers or suggestions. -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: two net Q's: (1) serial nfs/ppp, (2) dropped gateway route
...I've set up an ethernet connection which generally is working well (after about a week now), but twice today I've lost my gateway route without any notice or warning. Surely this isn't normal (right?) but what can I do? Why does this happen, and what's the best fix? (My network and loopback routes are intact, but I lose my gateway. I have to restart to get it back.) The problem: routed is running, occasionally replacing the static gateway route. The fix: disable routed. -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: X S3 bug?
From: Norman Walsh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 09 Dec 1996 16:51:19 -0500 I'm using the S3 X server and the display doesn't map quite right. It seems to be off by a small number of pixels (leaving a slim vertical bar across the far right of the display). This is sporadic behavior, sometimes it snaps into proper alignment and sometimes it snaps out. Is this a known bug? Is there a fix? Dear Norman, At http://www.xfree86.org/FAQ/index.html you'll find: Q.C1- The mouse cursor doesn't display in the right position If the cursor appears to be horizontally offset by several pixels, it is probably due to the same problems that cause the display to be wrapped around. See item D1 below. Q.D1- Part of the Displayed Image is Wrapping-around or is Duplicated on the Other Side of the Screen For Diamond Stealth Video VRAM: if the server is not recognizing your card as a Diamond card, add this line to your XF86Config: Option Diamond If the above does not work or you don't have a Diamond card, try running the xvidtune program and adjusting various settings. In particular, if you have a recent S3 based card, adjust the extra S3-specific settings at the bottom. Good luck, John -- Prof. J. Rulnick Dept. of Electrical and Computer Eng. Atwater Kent Laboratories WPI, 100 Institute Rd. Worcester, MA 01609-2280 -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
two net Q's: (1) serial nfs/ppp, (2) dropped gateway route
I'm using the Debian 1.1 release, 2.0.6 kernel. Two questions, one concerning a serial cable link, the other on an ethernet: (1) I'm accessing an nfs mounted drive on my desktop from my notebook over a serial cable (thanks all!). Sometimes it works great, sometimes (especially when copying a long list of files) I get error, server not responding, still trying. The man page on the timeout sequence doesn't seem to match what's happening: I get the error message once, and the session locks up forever. Will adjusting the timeout fix this? What's the *right* thing to do? (2) Elsewhere, on a different machine, I've set up an ethernet connection which generally is working well (after about a week now), but twice today I've lost my gateway route without any notice or warning. Surely this isn't normal (right?) but what can I do? Why does this happen, and what's the best fix? (My network and loopback routes are intact, but I lose my gateway. I have to restart to get it back.) Thank you for any pointers. (As a newcomer to debian/linux networking, I'm trying to work out most glitches by rolling up my sleeves, but these are semi-critical problems so I'd greatly appreciate some quick help and/or correct fixes if you can provide them. Thanks.) -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
