Re: [OCLUG-Tech] the big move -- made it here in one piece
On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 07:43:42AM -0400, Robert P. J. Day wrote: slowly getting unpacked in my market area condo so it's time to figure out where the important stuff is in the area. as in, where's a good place to buy a honking big external drive to which i can start ripping all of my CDs? Pccyber and Canada Computers. One or both should have a shop within walking distance. I also like RB Computing, but they are out in Bells Corners in the west end. best buy? future shop? gah! Just no. Their sale price is usually higher then the above shops regular price. -- sg ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] the big move -- made it here in one piece
I echo the endorsements for PC Cyber and RB...I'll throw some love in for Canada Computers on Merivale Road. CC prices are not cash-discounted either, in case you need to charge it. Cheers. On 15 April 2011 09:06, Andrew Plumb and...@plumb.org wrote: On 2011-04-15, at 8:50 AM, Stephen Gregory wrote: On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 07:43:42AM -0400, Robert P. J. Day wrote: slowly getting unpacked in my market area condo so it's time to figure out where the important stuff is in the area. as in, where's a good place to buy a honking big external drive to which i can start ripping all of my CDs? Pccyber and Canada Computers. One or both should have a shop within walking distance. I also like RB Computing, but they are out in Bells Corners in the west end. +1 for RB Computing. Since they don't keep everything listed in local stock, your best bet is to place the order online (see http://www.shoprbc.com/ca/index.php) for in-store pickup. It usually only takes a day or two for your purchase to travel from where it's at to the store front at 235 Stafford Rd. (see http://www.shoprbc.com/about/contactUs.php). Andrew. -- The future is already here. It's just not very evenly distributed -- William Gibson Me: http://clothbot.com/wiki/ ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux -- My country is the world, and my religion is to do good. -- Thomas Paine ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] the big move -- made it here in one piece
On 15/04/11 Stephen Gregory said: Pccyber and Canada Computers. One or both should have a shop within walking distance. I also like RB Computing, but they are out in Bells Corners in the west end. I like Trailing Edge computers too, for refurbs. They're in Bells Corners. Mike signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] the big move -- made it here in one piece
On 11-04-15 09:07 AM, Robert P. J. Day wrote: On Fri, 15 Apr 2011, Stephen Gregory wrote: On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 07:43:42AM -0400, Robert P. J. Day wrote: slowly getting unpacked in my market area condo so it's time to figure out where the important stuff is in the area. as in, where's a good place to buy a honking big external drive to which i can start ripping all of my CDs? Pccyber and Canada Computers. One or both should have a shop within walking distance. I also like RB Computing, but they are out in Bells Corners in the west end. ok. and in terms of a decent, 2TB external drive for all my tunes, recommendations? don't need anything stupidly expensive, just reliable. thanks. the new WD green series are getting a bad rep for both performance and reliability, I personally would stay away from them. I would also be wary of putting such a large amount of data on a single external drive. Fortunately, NAS arrays such as the dns-323 are quite reasonably priced these days - NCIX has it on sale for $120. It runs linux internally (bonus!) and can do a raid-1 between 2 SATA drives. cheers! --Raj. rday ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
[OCLUG-Tech] Waterloo ISP
This may be slightly off topic, but I think that there are some recent transplants on the list. I'm moving to Waterloo and am looking for a reliable ISP. I really don't want anything bundled because my plan is to go cellular only and my satellite TV is still on contract. Any recommendations for dry DSL or cable providers? ... Glenn -- Glenn Henshaw Ottawa, Canada Email: thraxi...@mac.com ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Waterloo ISP
On Fri, 15 Apr 2011, Glenn Henshaw wrote: This may be slightly off topic, but I think that there are some recent transplants on the list. I'm moving to Waterloo and am looking for a reliable ISP. I really don't want anything bundled because my plan is to go cellular only and my satellite TV is still on contract. Any recommendations for dry DSL or cable providers? check out teksavvy, quite a few people were recommending it. i don't know anything about it beyond third-party reports. rday -- Robert P. J. Day Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA http://crashcourse.ca Twitter: http://twitter.com/rpjday LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/rpjday ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] the big move -- made it here in one piece
On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 09:59:19AM -0400, Michael P. Soulier wrote: On 15/04/11 Stephen Gregory said: Pccyber and Canada Computers. One or both should have a shop within walking distance. I also like RB Computing, but they are out in Bells Corners in the west end. I like Trailing Edge computers too, for refurbs. They're in Bells Corners. I've had good experience with these guys too. Mike slainte mhath, RGB -- Richard Guy Briggs -- ~\-- ~\hpv.tricolour.net www.TriColour.net-- \___ o \@ @ Ride yer bike! Ottawa, ON, CANADA -- Lo___M__\\/\%__\\/\% Vote! -- greenparty.ca_GTVS6#790__(*)__(*)(*)(*)_ ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Waterloo ISP
On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 10:33:51AM -0400, Robert P. J. Day wrote: On Fri, 15 Apr 2011, Glenn Henshaw wrote: This may be slightly off topic, but I think that there are some recent transplants on the list. I'm moving to Waterloo and am looking for a reliable ISP. I really don't want anything bundled because my plan is to go cellular only and my satellite TV is still on contract. Any recommendations for dry DSL or cable providers? check out teksavvy, quite a few people were recommending it. i don't know anything about it beyond third-party reports. I have a dry loop with teksavvy and have not had any issue with them. rday slainte mhath, RGB -- Richard Guy Briggs -- ~\-- ~\hpv.tricolour.net www.TriColour.net-- \___ o \@ @ Ride yer bike! Ottawa, ON, CANADA -- Lo___M__\\/\%__\\/\% Vote! -- greenparty.ca_GTVS6#790__(*)__(*)(*)(*)_ ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
[OCLUG-Tech] Ticket System
I'm looking for a piece of software for the condo I live in it purpose is for the board to track all work orders/complaints relating to the condo corp. An important component of this software is that the tickets/work orders/complaints should be visible to the owners and rents. The owners and rents should not be able to edit anything, just submit. The rational for this is that the Condo Board and owners/renters have not been happy with these issues have been taken care of by the management company. So if you have any suggestion please let me know. = bruce faintfuzzies.ca ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Ticket System
That's the one. You can browse that page to see the actual features in operation, for the Trac project. On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 11:27 AM, Stephen Gregory oc...@kernelpanic.cawrote: On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 07:28:44AM -0700, bruce harding wrote: I'm looking for a piece of software for the condo I live in it purpose is for the board to track all work orders/complaints relating to the condo corp. Trac ? http://trac.edgewall.org/ -- sg ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux -- Cheers! Rick Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? - Epicurus ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Ticket System
I've seen RT (http://bestpractical.com/rt/) used in a lot of places - and for the non-tech user, it has a pretty simple interface - just email and it will create a new ticket for you (or update an existing one) --Raj. On 11-04-15 12:38 PM, Prof. John C Nash wrote: If you don't want to be hand-holding for 26 hours a day, you'll need to wrap whatever you use in a VERY VERY user-friendly front end. My experience of most of the ticket systems is that they are designed by and for geeks, who are a minority of the population. That's OK for source code tracking etc., but not for plumbing leaks in condos of 86-year olds. On the other hand, I rejigged my homework submission system for our condo parking allocation, and the seniors took off and ran with it. But the design was absolutely vicious in removing EVERY unneeded element on the screen and minimizing clutter. JN On 04/15/2011 11:32 AM, Brian Barber wrote: This one looks good: http://www.troubleticketexpress.com/ Brian On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM, bruce harding bruce.hard...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking for a piece of software for the condo I live in it purpose is for the board to track all work orders/complaints relating to the condo corp. An important component of this software is that the tickets/work orders/complaints should be visible to the owners and rents. The owners and rents should not be able to edit anything, just submit. The rational for this is that the Condo Board and owners/renters have not been happy with these issues have been taken care of by the management company. So if you have any suggestion please let me know. = bruce faintfuzzies.ca ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
[OCLUG-Tech] Ubuntu Kosmic Kola vs. VMware Server 2
So, the other day: I was investigating Windows XP running from a raw disk partition under VMware on a Ubuntu Kosmic Linux Desktop. This is the dual desktop scenario on the same PC, where previously they are dual-booted Lin/Win OS partiton off the same physical disk. I got it working except... 1. It requires a specific build of kernel modules. Some bloke was nice enough to post a script which patches up the kernel headers for the latest Ubuntu included release Linux-2.6.31. Then all the modules compile and the vmware server is installed. 2. However, it still didn't allow the VM to be powered on. So, I went searching and found the answer - disable/uninstall qemu_kvm kernel mods which are now default is Ubuntu. Oh *of course*, no wonder the vm monitor returned an error, another hypervisor reigns default.I powered on the VM, and it was all green. OK, so far so good -- but then.. 3. No graphics: Once my test VM is powered on, the darn console still doesn't connect as expected. Just a few minor releases back the VMware Remote Console was stable and worked well (enough) to make a keep. So what is the issue with Vmware Server 2.0.2? It drops (IMHO required) support for remote console and provides a web interface with plug-in instead. This is similar method to many remote service adapter in the hardware management boards w/ web console interface accessible on the management IP. But.. LOL, the Firefox 3.6 which ships with Kosmic is *too new* to accept the VMware javascript code which ran just a few versions back and the grafted on proprietary vmware plug-in which glues your console into the browser window doesn't get starting. Running it under Konqi and some other browsers got me no further forward. In fact the plug-in wouldn't install by default. For kicks I tried installing the plug-in EXE under Internet Explorer in Wine. Yeck, no go. I am contemplating using this by downgrading a version of FF to get the older js support. Or just use headless and RDP/VNC into the Windows VM running on vmware under Linux. But what happens if Windows doesn't boot-up and get network? I suppose then you just reboot into Windows and fix it, but that kind of blows from the integration standpoint. Parallels on Mac is light-years ahead. This is one more reason to give lay users a pre-integrated Linux ready to run Windows applications on the Desktop, or it's a tough sell in the Office/Desktop market. The latest Ubuntu just doesn't give you that, unless I am overlooking a simpler way. VirtuaBox is another option which I've evaluated, but I wasn't able to reckon how to get the raw disk support enabled, which is really quite important to me in this scenario. I don't want another Windows instance stuck in a VDI or VMDK when I already have a Windows Desktop install, customise as required. I did contemplate rigging something up under Linux, but did not get far in the short time I've spent so far. Conclusion: I am not opposed to giving this another go as running Linux under Vmware under Windows doesn't do it for me. I am quite happy when I have the responsive and elegant Ubuntu Desktop running. But can't afford to not have Windows on this Workstation for various tasks. Some Vmware employed dude blogged about his attempt running the VI Client under Wine/Linux, but gets so far and cautions don't use this in prod, as He discovers it doesn't quite work reliably. Oh well, at least the command line tools are Linux. -AF Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Ubuntu Kosmic Kola vs. VMware Server 2
On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 5:31 PM, allan.fie...@gmail.com wrote: 2. However, it still didn't allow the VM to be powered on. So, I went searching and found the answer - disable/uninstall qemu_kvm kernel mods which are now default is Ubuntu. Oh *of course*, no wonder the vm monitor returned an error, another hypervisor reigns default. If, as it seems KVM/Qemu is default on Ubuntu Kola, why not use Qemu/KVM? It uses standard VNC for booting (using some bog-basic non-accelerated VGA emulated graphics card), and you can always enable RDP once windows boots... You can use all the gui tools, or maybe just (assuming you have access to KVM device) kvm -usbdevice table -hda /dev/sdc -vnc :1 a. -- Aidan Van Dyk Create like a god, ai...@highrise.ca command like a king, http://www.highrise.ca/ work like a slave. ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Ubuntu Kosmic Kola vs. VMware Server 2
On Friday 15 April 2011 17:31:15 allan.fie...@gmail.com wrote: So, the other day: I was investigating Windows XP running from a raw disk partition under VMware on a Ubuntu Kosmic Linux Desktop. This is the dual desktop scenario on the same PC, where previously they are dual-booted Lin/Win OS partiton off the same physical disk. 3. No graphics: Once my test VM is powered on, the darn console still doesn't connect as expected. Just a few minor releases back the VMware Remote Console was stable and worked well (enough) to make a keep. So what is the issue with Vmware Server 2.0.2? It drops (IMHO required) support for remote console and provides a web interface with plug-in instead. I've been keeping an old copy of firefox around just for vmware. I created a new profile so the version I run vmware with doesn't interfere with my other bookmarks. firefox --no-remote -P vmware there is good info on getting vmware running here http://radu.cotescu.com/how-to-install-vmware-server-ubuntu-fedora-opensuse/ It also has a script to fix things for newer versions of firefox Since Vmware Server product is now EOL I'm no longer creating new images for vmware but am using virtualbox I'd like to see more on using xen or kvm -- Collector of vintage computers http://www.ncf.ca/~ba600 ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Ticket System
More importantly, you have to get the management company to buy into using a tool to track the problems. If one looks too carefully, losing a few emails saves them money by not doing the work. -- Glenn Henshaw Ottawa, Canada Email: thraxi...@mac.com On 2011-04-15, at 12:38 PM, Prof. John C Nash wrote: If you don't want to be hand-holding for 26 hours a day, you'll need to wrap whatever you use in a VERY VERY user-friendly front end. My experience of most of the ticket systems is that they are designed by and for geeks, who are a minority of the population. That's OK for source code tracking etc., but not for plumbing leaks in condos of 86-year olds. On the other hand, I rejigged my homework submission system for our condo parking allocation, and the seniors took off and ran with it. But the design was absolutely vicious in removing EVERY unneeded element on the screen and minimizing clutter. JN On 04/15/2011 11:32 AM, Brian Barber wrote: This one looks good: http://www.troubleticketexpress.com/ Brian On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM, bruce harding bruce.hard...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking for a piece of software for the condo I live in it purpose is for the board to track all work orders/complaints relating to the condo corp. An important component of this software is that the tickets/work orders/complaints should be visible to the owners and rents. The owners and rents should not be able to edit anything, just submit. The rational for this is that the Condo Board and owners/renters have not been happy with these issues have been taken care of by the management company. So if you have any suggestion please let me know. = bruce faintfuzzies.ca ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Ticket System
On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 12:48:52PM -0400, Raj wrote: I've seen RT (http://bestpractical.com/rt/) used in a lot of places - and for the non-tech user, it has a pretty simple interface - just email and it will create a new ticket for you (or update an existing one) I've used RT before, and it would be my first choice next time I need to set up a ticketing system. Installing it from source can be a bit overwhelming due to the large number of Perl modules it requires, but it's packaged in Debian, so you don't really need to bother. On a Debian system it's as simple as apt-get install request-tracker3.8 to get a minimal install. The minimal install defaults to a SQLite backend, which probably isn't suitable for even a small production system. I'd recommend using the Postgresql backend, but there's also MySQL support if you'd rather use it. Cheers, Dave ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Linux Digest, Vol 76, Issue 7
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:15:56 -0400 From: Glenn Henshaw thraxi...@mac.com Subject: [OCLUG-Tech] Waterloo ISP To: Ottawa Linux Users Group linux@lists.oclug.on.ca Message-ID: 9779b202-5b68-4e4e-9a5d-fc59c3f23...@mac.com Content-Type: text/plain; CHARSET=US-ASCII This may be slightly off topic, but I think that there are some recent transplants on the list. I'm moving to Waterloo and am looking for a reliable ISP. I really don't want anything bundled because my plan is to go cellular only and my satellite TV is still on contract. Any recommendations for dry DSL or cable providers? I've been extremely happy with TekSavvy (http://www.teksavvy.com/). Their customer service people are knowledgeable and they don't panic if you tell them you use Linux with real Cisco (not Linksys) networking gears. Highly recommended! Charles ... Glenn -- Glenn Henshaw Ottawa, Canada Email: thraxi...@mac.com -- ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux End of Linux Digest, Vol 76, Issue 7 -- Charles Nadeau Ph.D. http://charlesnadeau.blogspot.com/ ___ Linux mailing list Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux
