Re: [Hampshire] what to do with a dead imac
yeah. Rip out the old mobo. switch a roo. If you can get something nice and tidy fitting no reason y u can't reuse the case, screen etc On Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:10 David Anderson via Hampshire, < hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote: > On 17/09/18 11:06, Roger Munford via Hampshire wrote: > > We have a old 21" imac which has died due to a a failed video card and > > a repair would not have been cost effective. > > > > It is however still a very elegant computer and I was wondering if > > there was any creative suggestions for re use. > > > > Thanks > > > > Roger > > > Put a Raspberry Pi into it ;) > > -- > Regards David > > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Free to a good home (repost)
Just wanted to say thank you to the LUG and to Adam Trickett for hooking me up with an old machine and some parts. It is gonna make a nice IPCOP box so if anyone wants directions on how to set one up please just message me. Thanks again, Pete On Sun, 9 Sep 2018 22:47 Adam John Trickett via Hampshire, < hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote: > I have two tower systems that are free to a good home. > > They both have an Asus K8V-X Motherboard and ADM64 (single core) > CPU. They both have the maximum design RAM of 2GB. They both have > AGP-8X graphics cards, onboard Gig Ethernet, parallel, serial, 2x > PS/2, onboard sound and some USB jacks. One is in a black DNUK > (OEM) case the other a silver/grey retail case. They each have > SATA HDs (~200Gb), DVD-RW and either a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM. > > They are both running Debian Stable at the moment, fresh clean > install and work fine, but are not really fast enough for modern > full-fat GUIs like KDE or GNOME, but would be fine for something > lighter or headless where that doesn't matter. > > If no one wants them I'll try freecycling them or breaking them > for salvageable parts - the rest going to the local recycling > centre. > > The AGP graphics card does VGA, DVI-D (and so HDMI if you needed > that) and s-video. They are obviously obslete, but sometimes > people need kit like this. > > I also have a much older Dell Dimension XPS-200n, which has a PentiumPro > 200MHz CPU, 128 MB RAM, but does have Plextor SCSI CD-ROM and CD-R drives. > This is a very antique computer and probably no interest to anyone, unless > you > want parts from it. I think it has a NetGear 100MBit CPI Ethernet card, a > PCI- > SCSI controller, ISA Soundblaster card and a Matrox Millenium graphics > card. > It has a 3Gb IBM PATA hard drive and a 5Gb IBM SCSI hard drive. > > You'll need to collect from Overton Hampshire, or we could deliver > to Basingstoke or Andover as that is where the recycling centre > would be for them if no one wants them. All will be going to the reccling > centre within the next few weeks - we need to clear the house before we > move > out of it. > > -- > Adam Trickett > Overton, HANTS, UK > > The test of the goodness of a thing is its fitness for use. If it > fails on this first test, no amount of ornamentation or finish will > make it any better, it will only make it more expensive and foolish. > -- Frank Pick, lecture to the Design and Industries Assoc, 1916 > > > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Home server
Well done mate. it is a ball ache when u follow a guide and they slope off before where you want to go or change some architecture or software package half way through. If you managed to create your own guide please feel free to send it over. As sadistic as it may sound after your notes, I wanna try that. On Tue, 5 Jun 2018 17:57 Phillip Chandler via Hampshire, < hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote: > Well that was fun. > > I was originally running ubuntu 17.04. After trying to follow some guides > I: > ended up having to re-install ubuntu and start fresh, > download Ubuntu 18.04 and install that, > NOT setup static IP address from the install disc, > mess up installing php and other stuff, > re-install Ubuntu 18.04 this time setting static IP address from install, > follow my guides up to the part I thought Id stuffed up, > try uploading cubecart via FTP and got permission errors, > googled that and worked it out, > tried installing cubecart again and found out I should have created the > database first and NOT assume cubecart would create it, > ran mariadb from terminal and created database > tried again with cubecart, > got to log in to the shop admin page via browsers and added two products, > pointed browser to server shop folder. > > And I nearly pissed myself when it actually showed up the shop front in > all its glory. > > As Keith said, " you'll learn far more by trying it than by simply > following an online document" and he was spot on. There is too much stuff > out there that is sort of helpful but missing small points. Ive now got my > very own cubecart shop guide and hope that it will be a useful reminder for > me. And now the only way is forward. Ive now gained a better insight into > Linux. > > I still don’t know a lot, you guys have probably forgotten more than I > know, but then we only learn what we need to do our own little thing. Im > glad I stuck it out. > > Phillip > > -Original Message- > From: Hampshire On Behalf Of Keith > Edmunds via Hampshire > Sent: 03 June 2018 20:08 > To: hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Cc: Keith Edmunds > Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Home server > > On Sat, 2 Jun 2018 18:38:05 +0100, hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk said: > > > So is there a real simple idiots guide to setting up php and a mysql > > database ? > > Start with: > > # apt install apache2 libapache2-mod-php php-mysql mariadb-client > mariadb-server > > (MariaDB is a replacement for MySQL). > > Then try to get your application working. Any problems, comes back to the > list (you'll learn far more by trying it than by simply following an online > document). > -- > Linux Tips: https://www.tiger-computing.co.uk/category/techtips/ > > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: > https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > -- > > > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] New member
Hello. AND TFIF. On Fri, 1 Jun 2018 18:33 Phillip via Hampshire, < hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote: > Hi everyone. > > Just joined and wanted to say hi to everyone. > > Phill > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] ufw
>From any port on y Maybe? On 3 Nov 2017 14:53, "Rob Malpass via Hampshire" < hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote: > Hi all > > > > Simple question (I hope). If I’m opening port x from ip address y on my > network with the following command > > > > sudo ufw allow from y to any port x > > > > …then where does the “any” come from? Anyone know? Seems strange to > say “any port” then list the port number – unless I’ve misunderstood the > rule. > > > > Cheers > > Rob > > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > -- > -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] How to get a laptop with Linux?
I sell laptops. Refurbished mainly, but some new. If you wanted to buy one with whatever flavour of LInux I would happily install it pre-purchase. Otherwise if you would like to buy one with no system, I would install it for you, and probably show you. =o) Hope this helps Not putting my business name in - this is not for that. Pete On 3 November 2016 at 17:58, Peter Alefounder via Hampshire < hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote: > What is the best way to acquire a laptop running Linux these > days? Various web searches haven't helped me much. Some sites say > it's better to get one running Windows, then install Linux. > However, I get the impression that it can be difficult to have > all the hardware working properly, because of a lack of Linux > drivers. Other web sites list various laptops with Linux, but > they turn out to be either extremely expensive, or very low-end, > or currently out of stock. It appears that building one is not > feasible as, unlike desktop machines, hardware is not standard. > > I understand that people do have laptops running Linux, so how is > it done? I would be grateful for any advice. > > Peter Alefounder. > > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Remote access to mySQL
Should be as simple as http://www.rackspace.com/knowledge_center/article/mysql-connect-to-your-database-remotely On 24 September 2015 at 12:58, Roger Munford < rogermunf...@parussoftware.co.uk> wrote: > I am having the perennial problem of connecting remotely to a MySQL > database. I have no experience of administering MySQL myself and I am not > confident that the person at the other end has had much either. > I gave them my (fixed) ip address and received a user name and password > back. I am using the MSQL workbench and have a couple of remote connections > which work. > > Is there anything here that I may not know about or is there anything that > I could suggest to my colleague. > > Thanks > > Roger > > > -- > Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk > Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire > LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk > -- > -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Request for a good book
Hi guys, A friend of mine has asked me for a book and I thought I would ask u guys. She needs to know the names of the founding fathers of computer science and artificial intelligence. (Kosslyn and Andersen 92, McCulloch and Pitts, 1943 ; von Neumann, 1958; Wiener, 1948) have these but they are also psychologists and doctors, I want some that are only computer related. Some books on them - or a book that behaves as the bible of computer (basics) - a complex book that everyone has but is general and complete. (related to neuro-rehabilition and clinical trials.) Sorry to be vague guys - am translating languages as well as from a slang email. Thanks in advance guys. Any suggestions will help I am sure - even if they aren't totally specific to the question. Hope everyone is having a great weekend and enjoying hte little sun that is popping out. Pete -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] problem with KDE desktops
There are still a few of us here. Long live the Linux community On 7 Mar 2015 15:10, Brad Rogers b...@fineby.me.uk wrote: On Sat, 7 Mar 2015 11:53:32 + Peter Alefounder p_alefoun...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Hello Peter, It worked! This list may be less active than it was, but Debian Activity, thankfully, is not synonymous with accuracy. :-) OTOH, the more active a list, the better the chances are that somebody will know the answer. questions can still be answered. Thank you, Brad. YW. -- Regards _ / ) The blindingly obvious is / _)radnever immediately apparent A friend of a friend he got beaten I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] problem with KDE desktops
No worries. I didn't mean anything by it either. Just giving a shout out. =o) On 7 Mar 2015 16:20, Brad Rogers b...@fineby.me.uk wrote: On Sat, 7 Mar 2015 14:58:17 + Peter B. pet...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Peter, There are still a few of us here. Long live the Linux community I didn't mean to imply otherwise. The HantsLUG denizens seem to be a group of sage Linux users. Consequently they're able to sort their own issues out, by and large. -- Regards _ / ) The blindingly obvious is / _)radnever immediately apparent It's your life so go your own way Questions And Answers - Sham 69 -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Email services
Thought this might help https://www.cakemail.com/ Newsletters / campaigns etc =o) On 26 Nov 2014 15:21, Jay Bennie j...@lincore.com wrote: Dyn.com provide an smtp service you can pay for on an as needed basis. On 26 Nov 2014, at 13:31, Roger Munford rogermunf...@parussoftware.co.uk wrote: I have a client who has a food home delivery service and I provided him with a function for mass emailing of customers so that he can let people know that turkeys must be ordered by a certain date and their delivery day will be changed for Christmas week, that sort of thing. However his ISP will not allow mass emailing of this sort so we need an alternative solution before Christmas. Can anybody suggest an ISP who would allow this? It seems a bit business unfriendly and I cannot imagine that this is now standard behaviour. Thanks Roger -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] ISP Filtering
Sky lease the line from bt don't they? On 25 Jul 2014 21:14, Stephen Davies stephen.dav...@ultraconsulting.co.uk wrote: Well SKY have responded. Here is their response Dear Customer Thank you for your email. I understand your concern about the blocked website. I would request you to contact your Broadband service provider and they will be able to assist you further. I hope this information has helped with your enquiry. If you require any further assistance, you can reply to my email. To help us improve our service, please take a few seconds to answer the question on the following link: http://bit.ly/sky-email Kind regards * Sky Help Centre http://www.sky.com As I feared, they are trying to pass the buck. If someone can enlighten me as to why my ISP can help remove a block that SKY has applied, then I would be grateful. It looks like I will have to revert to OFCOM. Stephen Davies -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Raspberry PI and Solar chargers
Make your own cables. ;-) cut splice adapt On 12 Jun 2014 20:18, Daniel Llewellyn diddle...@gmail.com wrote: On 12 June 2014 20:07, Steve Miller ste...@seawasp.com wrote: I'd still avoid cheap clones of Prolific devices (frequently PL2303 without serial numbers). I have never had a problem with FTDI devices though they are a little more expensive and they too are being cloned now. Unrelated to the discussion on timers, I was wondering what the main difference was between the cheapo clones and those they're clones of and more expensive FTDI-based serial adapters? There seems to be quite a discrepancy between the two classes of devices, and I recently plumped with the FTDI-style because they seemed more like they were likely to be compatible but I have no idea why that may be so. Any insights, theories or myths would be interesting to hear not least just to put my mind at ease that I didn't spend over-the-odds for two cables (one with an RJ45 end to connect to my mikrotik router and one with a bog-standard RS232 connector) -- Daniel Llewellyn -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Disk copy/duplication for upgrade.
Dd I think is the best and quickest I have come across On 5 May 2014 15:28, Andy Random andy.ran...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Any suggestions on the best/current tools for duplicating a HD? I have a Win7 laptop that I want to upgrade the disk in it so I can dual boot it with Linux. I have a replacement disk, but want to duplicate the exiting one onto the new drive. I've used Clonezilla before to do this kind of thing on a desktop where I can have both drives connected at once, but I'm not sure the best way to do this on a laptop where only one disk can be connected at a time. Any suggestions? Andy -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] FTGH: Sun Fire v20z 1U server (x86_64)
Could I come and grab this off of you. Could b a nice box to practice and learn side bits on. Pete. I am in Surrey . On 11 Mar 2014 12:10, Michael-John Turner m...@mjturner.net wrote: Hi Some details on a server I'm giving away. Subsequent to the mail below to the Surrey LUG I checked the machine and see it has a pair of Opteron CPUs, 4GiB RAM and a single 36GiB disk. Cheers, MJ - Forwarded message from Michael-John Turner m...@mjturner.net - From: Michael-John Turner m...@mjturner.net To: sur...@mailman.lug.org.uk Subject: [Surrey] FTGH: Sun Fire v20z 1U server (x86_64) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2014 11:01:32 + Reply-To: General Linux/Unix community List sur...@mailman.lug.org.uk Hi all, I have a Sun Fire v20z that's sitting here gathing dust and I'm offering it free to a good home. I'm not sure of the exact specs but it's in working order and has CPUs, disks, RAM, etc. For more info on the v20z, see http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19121-01/sf.v20z/ Note: it's an x86_64 system, not SPARC. Available for collection in the Guildford (GU2) area, quite close to Surrey University. Otherwise if you're within a 15-20 mins drive from there I can probably drop it off. Cheers, MJ - End forwarded message - -- Michael-John Turner * m...@mjturner.net * http://mjturner.net/ -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Lubuntu/Acer Aspire one Battery monitor
Acpi is it. ... I think there is something in bios that might need turning on as well. ... had been over a decade. ... sorry. Have walked your path. Did not like the aa1 On 26 Jan 2014 22:19, Andy Random andy.ran...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, As mentioned in a previous post I installed Lubuntu on an old Acer Aspire One recently. The machine is surprisingly usable as long as you don't have too many windows open at once and push it into swap (only 512MB RAM). However the original battery was dead when I received the machine, so up until this weekend I've always been running it connected to the mains. I've now bought a new extended battery for it (surprisingly cheaply) and suddenly notice that there doesn't appear to be any kind of battery level indicator or monitor installed. Any advice on either where it might be hiding or what to install to add one? Andy -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Suggested Distro for an original Acer Aspire one?
I think when I was playing with them there was something called Linpus for it A very lite Linux. There was an extremely mall hard drive in there at the time and very little RAM going around. Super lite OS. Check em out here: http://www.linpus.com/ Hope this helps - (I am in no way affiliated to them blah blah - just trying to help) On 12 January 2014 17:54, Ian Park i.d.c.p...@ntlworld.com wrote: On 12/01/14 17:31, Keith Edmunds wrote: On Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:29:23 -0500 (EST), andy.ran...@gmail.com said: Anyone else using an old Aspire one, what do you run on it? Hi Andy I'm running Debian + XFCE on mine, which works pretty well. Not tried any RH derivative, sorry. I'm running Mint Debian Edition on my ZG5 (BTW, system monitor reports it as a *dual core* processor, but to enable that I need to install the 686-pae kernel [1], and the RAM is 1GB). It's not lightning fast, but I find it acceptable. I also like the fact that I can run my Shorter Oxford English Dictionary using Wine. [1] http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_debian.php Ian -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] [OT]New phone idea
Think this has fallen over before it got on its feet. The main phone manufacturers have pretty much said that they will not back this. You can see why they would not want to standardise their phones, competition and all On 14 Sep 2013 17:46, Peter Salisbury peterthevi...@users.sourceforge.net wrote: On 14 September 2013 08:30, Tim t...@xendistar.co.uk wrote: As some of you like your non-mainstream phones thought you might be interested in this http://phoneblocks.com/ Tim -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- I really like the idea but won't it end up being too heavy as the structural breadboard and the module boxes are all extra weight? It's like old cars with everything bolted to the chassis which were replaced by designs with a structural shell. Peter -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Recommendations sought for system upgrade
Cheap case - zoostorm jobby with all parts included except OS http://www.ebuyer.com/store/Computer/cat/Desktop-PC Reuse HDDs / SSDs and RAM (Change RAM when mobo gets outdated to that point). Most drives can be plugged in to most mobos - with the help of either an adapter cable or a pair of scissors and tape. http://www.ebuyer.com/search?q=ddr3 Monitor (go with a TV attached via HDMI and monitor via VGA/DVTI) U could probably reuse your power supply as well add in an extra cd/dvd/bluray - but alot of cases come with one - and I would b suprised if u still use that tech anymore. Hope this helps a bit. Petyr B Once done go dload your flavour On 13 August 2013 14:21, Lisi hants...@googlemail.com wrote: On Tuesday 13 August 2013 13:12:33 Imran Chaudhry wrote: b) buy a quality case and just upgrade the motherboard (and other components) every 5 years or so. I've done this for the last 15 years or so with an Antec Sonata ATX case. This can fall over as a strategy. I have an Antec Game Boy, which I have reused for a new build. I am landed with various bits that don't connect because the connections have changed; most notably, but not only, the fans. I am getting used to my poor crippled machine, but it could serve as a warning to others to be cautious about assuming that, just because it is a quality case, your case can be reused. Lisi -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Portsmouth Linux Users Group meeting
Kudos Al Some people have obviously never been taught even the most basic of manners. Sad. On 19 July 2013 10:43, Alan Pope a...@popey.com wrote: Good morning Leszek! On 19 July 2013 10:36, Leszek Kobiernicki 1 l.kobierni...@ntlworld.com wrote: Don't send me stuff I unsubscribed some time ago You clearly didn't. :) However it's easy to unsubscribe. Just click this link and follow the unsubscribe options at the bottom. http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire I don't want to have to put up with being bored Especially by this person, who has a mania for being in charge of everything Not sure on what planet you think this is an acceptable way to communicate with other humans. Shut the door on the way out. Al. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Spamalot
Mate well done! Pour yourself a beer and go out into the sun. Seems you have been hard at it. Kudos Pete On 8 Jul 2013 17:57, Chris Dennis cgden...@btinternet.com wrote: Thanks to Benjie and Freaky Clown for the suggestions. I've knocked together a WordPress plugin that does extra checks at new user registration, and only allows HantsLUG mailing list subscribers to register. The plugin also uses the hidden form field trick to fool the spam bots -- that alone is currently keeping the bots out at a rate of about 10 an hour at the moment. And, for luck, I've added the 'WP fail2ban' plugin. In the last half hour that's logged four attempts to log in with user ids that had in any case been denied registration. So, hopefully, that will keep it under control for a while. cheers Chris On 02/07/13 12:41, Freaky Clown wrote: In case this hasn't been covered before one of the most impressively easy ways to combat this is to have a hidden form field on the registration form, this field MUST remain blank for the form to be accepted, most spam bots will auto fill this in yet humans will not even see it - should knock out most of the spam. combine with another form and its pretty fool proof On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 1:29 PM, Benjie Gillam ben...@jemjie.com mailto:ben...@jemjie.com wrote: You could make a very small plugin so only email addresses on the mailing list can be used to register new members; this could be combined with other defences. It'd stop most of the automated Wordpress registration scripts that are out there; though it obviously wouldn't hold out a determined attacker since all they have to do is register with the mailing list to be allowed in... http://codex.wordpress.org/**Plugin_API/Filter_Reference/** registration_errorshttp://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Filter_Reference/registration_errors Cheers, Benjie. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk mailto:hampsh...@mailman.lug.**org.uk Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/** mailman/listinfo/hampshirehttps://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --**--**-- -- Chris Dennis cgden...@btinternet.com Fordingbridge, Hampshire, UK -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/**mailman/listinfo/hampshirehttps://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --**--**-- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Ssh
This might help http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-unix-bsd-openssh-server-best-practices.html On 15 Jun 2013 16:34, Leo li...@fractal.me.uk wrote: I've been using ssh (via public keys) to connect to various bits of kit on my network for a while now. I'd now like to be able to ssh in from outside the network. As I understand it this is just a matter of setting up some port forwarding through the router and firewall. Other than changing the default port can anyone recommend anything else I should be doing to increase network security? Thanks Leo -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/**mailman/listinfo/hampshirehttps://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --**--**-- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Stuart, let's connect on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Peter B has indicated you are a Friend -- Since you are a person I trust, I wanted to invite you to join my network on LinkedIn. Accept invitation from Peter B http://www.linkedin.com/e/jzk71s-hgzfij70-2/XW2UC9vrzH0XITx3oXqTJarrNMiufasKudqp1Ui68MD/blk/I400237498_45/3wOtCVFbmdxnSVFbm8JrnpKqlZJrmZzbmNJpjRQnOpBtn9QfmhBt71BoSd1p65Lr6lOfPkQnPwVd3sPcz0Md4ALgiROmj5NsTALc3gOdjoVe3oQcP4LrCBxbOYWrSlI/eml-comm_invm-b-in_ac-inv28/?hs=falsetok=0L2x_bkowxcBM1 View profile of Peter B http://www.linkedin.com/e/jzk71s-hgzfij70-2/rso/77177364/PLzI/name/49946253_I400237498_45/?hs=falsetok=0r92Tpo20xcBM1 -- You are receiving Invitation emails. This email was intended for Stuart Biggs. Learn why this is included: http://www.linkedin.com/e/jzk71s-hgzfij70-2/plh/http%3A%2F%2Fhelp%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2Fapp%2Fanswers%2Fdetail%2Fa_id%2F4788/-GXI/?hs=falsetok=156AU-e3QxcBM1 (c) 2012, LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Android tablet for children?
As I say -- it is not live yet. This is my first venture into the business world so I am noob but you cannot purchase atm as no payment options have been implemented as just getting bank and paypal to talk. =o( pain in the rectum! especially with these hosts I have - slowest email service in the world. You can order 100 of them but prices will b updated as they have just dropped a few quid with the dual cores out and quad cores on the way in the next month or two. would love to give them for 0 but would not b in business for very long If anyone wants any - let me know and will get a price for you On 16 April 2013 18:14, Alan Pope alan.p...@canonical.com wrote: On 16/04/13 16:40, Peter B. wrote: Have just started a Web site at gadget branch.Com will b going live soon. Can I please pre-order 100 of the following item at the advertised price of £0.00. :) http://gadgetbranch.co.uk/**index.php?route=product/** productproduct_id=60http://gadgetbranch.co.uk/index.php?route=product/productproduct_id=60 -- Alan Pope Engineering Manager Canonical - Product Strategy +44 (0) 7973 620 164 alan.p...@canonical.com http://ubuntu.com/ -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/**mailman/listinfo/hampshirehttps://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --**--**-- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
[Hampshire] Reprap
Hi. This is my first request post so near with me please. If I am posting in the wrong place please correct me rather than flame pls. Ok that done. I want to make a reprap. V2 That can make itself if I have read correctly. Off not the closest to. I recall it easy u hants lot that were missing near reading was it not? Deep camera. ... script. mold :D Kinect it up they said Any links. Pointers Help at all! Would be very helpful if this is a read project. ... which it should not be. LC -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Anyone want a Poweredge 1800 server?
From a quick look here http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe1800/en/it/r2053c60.htm#wp1182969 looks like The memory modules must be PC2-3200 compliant. hope this helps On 12 April 2012 20:16, Tim Brocklehurst t...@engineering.selfip.orgwrote: On Thursday 12 Apr 2012 18:07:48 Edward Beckmann wrote: Free to good home I believe it all works - single processor on board, DVD, floppy and tape drive but no HDDs or RAM. Would prefer collection from Overton, but wiling to take it to a Hants LUG meet providing you lift it out of the boot - it is a heavy beast! What RAM does it need? I have some DDR2 spare. Not offering to take it though. Tim B. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Help! I'm buying a laptop.
It was late. Give me a break! Had enuf that night to sink a boat. I am sure a few can empathise at least Damn badgers On Jan 13, 2012 5:18 PM, hants...@googlemail.com wrote: On Wednesday 11 January 2012 22:54:50 Peter B. wrote: My main point is to trigger the thing in your head that made u say - Linux is the way. Outsourcing is good sometimes. Maybe a rent-a-box and run it fRom home solution. could b the key for u. Then u can turn that box into Wat u need. do Wat the hello u like and if all goes pear u can ask 4 a reboot. If u need links And in English??? Please, don't let's start to write on the list in Gobbledygook. Pretty please? Lisi -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Help! I'm buying a laptop.
My main point is to trigger the thing in your head that made u say - Linux is the way. Outsourcing is good sometimes. Maybe a rent-a-box and run it fRom home solution. could b the key for u. Then u can turn that box into Wat u need. do Wat the hello u like and if all goes pear u can ask 4 a reboot. If u need links :-) Sorry not mean to b saucy On Jan 11, 2012 10:43 PM, Tim Brocklehurst t...@engineering.selfip.org wrote: On Wednesday 11 January 2012 22:34:41 Peter B. wrote: As someone had to say it. Make your own 1 Sorry if that doesn't help but if it doesn't y did u try Linux? No need to be sarcy :-). If I was looking for a desktop, I'd definitely build it, but here I'm trying to use the mass market to provide reliability at a reasonable cost. The idea of building a laptop doesn't fill me with joy, more of a cold dread; but I could be over-reacting. I use Linux for the same reason. Well tested reliable systems. The question is which to go for. Tim B. -- OpenPilot - Open-source Marine Chart Plotter openDynamics - Open-source Vessel Motions Calculation Lead Developer http://openpilot.sourceforge.net http://opendynamics.engineering.selfip.org -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] HAT IN RING
Hats off to that man. :-) On Dec 1, 2011 12:47 PM, Colin Taylor ft196h...@onetel.com wrote: Hi I notice that there is a problem of getting people to stand for the committee. I didn’t volunteer as I'm a newbie as far as Linux is concerned. But what the hell if it keeps the lug going you can have me in a minor position. I'm retired and am in walking distance from the university with plenty of time on my hands. Yours. Colin(c0l1nux) See you at the meeting. PS oops I notice that now only the chairman pos is vacant! If it's Just taking a few notes and sending emails OK if it requires a lot of Linux knowledge I wont be offended if you get someone else. i -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] The Price of Hard Drives
Floods in the east has caused price to near on treble. Good luck. Have a few in stock - could maybe help a little. But prices have gone stupid for now On Nov 6, 2011 7:21 PM, Rob Malpass li...@getiton.myzen.co.uk wrote: Hi all ** ** I'm building a new PC and doing so from a (presumably Novatech) barebones bundle. I am truly amazed at the prices of 3.5 internal hard drives. I've had a look at Novatech, ebuyer and even PC World and for half a terabyte it's looking like £80. Am I missing something? They didn't used to be that expensive did they? I've checked and the biggest ssd is still only 60 odd gig and 2.5 seem no cheaper than 3.5I'm fairly sure I got a 500Gb drive for under £50 this time last year. ** ** My memory's not what it was - but there's a bit of a price hike here isn't there? Unless using (or use of should I say) the cloud is bigger than I thought it was. ** ** Any ideas anyone? ** ** Cheers Rob -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Floppy Disk Drive - Short Notice
Sorry but I must ask. Y floppy drives? They are pretty much obsolete now are they not? On Oct 22, 2011 10:55 PM, James Bensley jwbens...@gmail.com wrote: I will have to say thanks but no thanks. Im off to Brighton next weekend but Chris has been very generous to me and supplied me with a few. My floppy needs have been meet! Thanks to everyone that replied to me off list. On Oct 22, 2011 4:41 PM, Peter B. pet...@gmail.com wrote: I have a box full of them as well. Laptop ones and desktop. Unfortunately am nowhere near Southampton. Up in Surrey. But if u want some sent let me know... or... if u want to go to Bexhill ... between Hastings and Brighton... my friend runs a shop there called Rock Solid Computing. On Oct 22, 2011 11:06 AM, Chris. Aubrey-Smith cas...@gmail.com wrote: On 22 October 2011 10:55, Chris. Aubrey-Smith cas...@gmail.com wrote: On 22 October 2011 09:20, James Courtier-Dutton james.dut...@gmail.com wrote: On 22 October 2011 09:10, James Bensley jwbens...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm heading into Southampton town center today and although this is a bit short notice, as I'm new round here I thought someone on here would have a better idea than me on the following; I have a box full of 'em and I'm having a clear-out. Would you like a couple? Chris. I should perhaps have mentioned that I'm within walking distance of Southampton city centre and the Avenue campus. Chris. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Thermaltake Tsunami Tower Case
Sorry to sound novice, but first thing to do in my mind would be to get something along the lines of cpuid to see tanks and then maybe get a fan control for the heat control. Google fan controllers etc. Sorry if this is noob. Thought I would try to be useful On Sep 29, 2011 6:49 PM, Rob Malpass li...@getiton.myzen.co.uk wrote: -Original Message- From: hampshire-boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk [mailto:hampshire- boun...@mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Jacqui Caren-home Sent: 29 September 2011 18:37 To: hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Subject: Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Thermaltake Tsunami Tower Case On 29/09/2011 18:16, Rob Malpass wrote: As ever, it's a case of not wanting to spend good money after bad. All fans seem to be working and I've never had a problem in any case I've built a PC in before so I'm just wondering if this case is flawed somehow. Nothing crops up on Google but it is a bit old now so that's not surprising. Any ideas anyone? Is the PSU AOK? Is the CPU paste gone? Is the heatsink well seated? Is the heatsink clean - I stick a pencil into the fan and blow the heatsick clean with an air line. Even then the muck eventually builds up in the bottom of the h/sink and it ends up being replaced at least once in a machines life. Have you checked for blown caps? When the machine dies, unplug and open the case - look and smell - if it is a blown cap in the PSU or mobo you *will* be able to smell it. Is there anything in the logs? Do you have anything running monitoring the CPU temp etc? Thanks Jacqui. I've opened it up and found the culprit immediately. Somehow the floppy drive caddy was pushed up against the CPU fan. Whether it was running I don't know (I'd assume it would power down well before 5 mins if the CPU fan hadn't spun at all) but it's running fine now. Cheers Rob -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Slightly OT: domain reg and hosting recommendations
I have been told to try www.flump.net a London based firm apparently. They seem to have loads of different packages and offer all the bits and bobs I need. Anyway there's my two pence for what it's worth Would avoid interhost.co.uk bill...@interhost.co.uk or fasthosts Even though they were ok they r stil a pain in the arse and it takes about 5 emails and ten days to get any kind of response from them (which is normally useless) Lioncourt On 30 July 2010 15:30, Chris Liddell c...@spamcop.net wrote: Thanks everyone, some good suggestions there that I would have missed on my own. Of course, ultimately, the decision lies with the person paying the bill, so I'll present some options to my friend, and see what she decides. Chris On 29/07/2010 17:31, David Anderson wrote: On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:43:35 +0100 Chris Liddell c...@spamcop.net wrote: Hi, A friend asked me to help register a domain and setup web space, and it's a few years since I did that before. I've had a nose round the web and got what I think are a couple of decent suggestions to put forward. But I know several people on here have their own domains and web sites, so in case I missed any good ones: any recommendations of companies that offer, preferably, both domain registration and site hosting. I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest, but good value, with good service (I'd prefer to avoid being called upon every week to sort a problem or translate between the support and my friend!). A vote for Nethosted - http://www.nethosted.co.uk Regards David -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3037 - Release Date: 07/29/10 19:34:00 -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] [OT] ebook review free offer - re-post
Go on then I am game Do not know alot about this subject area, but if I did I guess I would not need to read your book =o) petyrb [at] gmail.com On 21 January 2010 18:37, Damian Brasher l...@interlinux.co.uk wrote: [Re-post to clarify a request I posted earlier, based on some feedback.] A free copy of my new ebook Walking With the Elephants is available in return for a short review, anywhere between 4 - about 60 words. If you do, please do blog your review if you want to, I may not use your review or may edit the review for brevity. I won't chase you for a response so simply delete the ebook or forward to a friend to review if you don't like it or don't have time. The offer is open indefinitely. Best Regards Damian w: http://www.walkingwiththeelephants.co.uk ebook about small scale OSS Excerpt: “This ebook is designed to help you gain some deeper insight into a small scale, technical Open Source software development collaboration. Perhaps you, the reader, have started, or are part way through, a project; or you are a manager or investor wanting to dig a little deeper into the inner workings of Open Source software development. As the designer, developer and author of a project I recently completed a stage of collaboration that took the software from a prototype to a beta-1 evaluation product. I’ll be talking you through the stages of development from initial conception to beta-1.” -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] [OT]ish ipod software
Found copytrans to be useful as well Costs a few pennies for certain parts of it but there is some free software in there as well does backups recoveries library etc have a look http://www.copytrans.net/ LC 2010/1/11 Charlie de Courcy charles.de-cou...@sun.com Sean Gibbins said the following on 01/11/2010 09:05 AM: Rob Malpass wrote: Hi all Do any of us have ipods? If so, has anyone found any decent music library software for them? Mediamonkey on Windows is extremely good, and a lot faster than iTunes the current beta version (at last look) also includes support for the iPhone and iPod touch. One of my pet hates of iTunes is it's inability to 'monitor' a music folder, I ended up with massive duplication of tracks in the library - extremely primitive in my books. I'm in a similar boat at the moment, I have to run a Win7 instance in VirtualBox just to transfer music to my g/f's iPhone. Extremely annoying! I'm getting my hands on a Motorola Milestone (Android) this week which (as I'm sure many of you are aware) uses straightforward USB drive mounting with Banshee / Rhythmbox compatibility.. Bliss!! Charlie -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Intercepting shutdown
are you sure it is gnome shutting it down and not some power saving device ? sorry if I am stating the obvious 2009/10/19 Leo li...@fractal.me.uk Adrian Bridgett wrote: I don't know of a nice elegant way, I suspect you'll need to have a program registed with the gnome-session somehow so that instead of it saay do you want to save? it can cancel the shutdown. Thanks for that, I'll see what google can tell me about gnome-sessions. As long as the recording isn't within the next few mins you could set the computer to wake up 5-15mins beforehand. I thought I'd tried this (unsuccessfully) by poking /proc/acpi/... but can't see how ATM. nvram-wakeup package might be handy. Unfortunately the problem is generally that I shutdown while it's recording. However I have set my computer to wake itself up for recording when I'm not around (from a complete switch off).I believe current kernels no longer use /proc/acpi, or at least it stopped working for me somewhere between ubuntu 7.10 and 9.04. I now have to use /sys/class/rtc/rtc0/wakealarm. I found out how to use it from [1]. Thanks, Leo [1] http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/ACPI_Wakeup#Using_.2Fsys.2Fclass.2Frtc.2Frtc0.2Fwakealarm -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk -- -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
