Re: [Linux-users] GNU/Linux support Weds 7.30pm
Hey Rik, Sorry I couldn't get to this as work As a back-stage theatre nerd of old, I'd be interested in how you got on with this. I've only had a 'little' play with QLC+. Andrew On Wed, Dec 2, 2020, at 10:19, Rik Tindall wrote: > Hi CLUG & GNUz, > > A heads up on a project we will be looking at tonight. > > DMX stage lighting, computer-driven as alternative to a dedicated > lighting mixer desk. > > Using https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm for our imported USB-DMX > device (ArtNet type), testing on Ubuntu platform, how easily can we set > up https://www.qlcplus.org to run LED lights? > > If you have knowledge to share or an interest in this topic, please do > call by. Or join us virtually, courtesy of NZOSS: > https://bbb.nzoss.nz/b/rik-huz-nrm-vmu > > If we don't see you, have a very Merry Christmas! > > Kia ora > > Rik > ___ > Linux-users mailing list > Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz > http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users > ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [Linux-users] standard computer power cords.
Hi, And are you talking about - 3pin Mains Plug to IEC C13 Female type? Any particular length? Contact me off-list regards, Andrew Sands (022)681-6655 On Thu, Jul 19, 2018, at 10:07, Patelkhana Mohan Rao wrote: > Hi all, > I need 4 nos of standard computer power cords. > If anybody have spare, > give a yell please. > > **Regards, > Mohan Patelkhana** > _ > Linux-users mailing list > Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz > http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
[Linux-users] It's coming to Christchurch!
Hi all, Mark your calendars now.. http://lca2019.linux.org.au/ Regards, Andrew Sands ZL3TCK ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
[Linux-users] Back ups, cloud storage and the kitchen sink
Hi all, Just thinking I should do better with my data backup procedures. Currently throwing stuff onto portable USB drives in rotation - when I remember. Is anyone using a 'cloud storage' provider and provide experiences either good, bad or indifferent. And keeping on topic this is for my Linux boxen, Cheers, keep steady and thanks in advance. Andrew ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [Linux-users] Linux Conference Australia 2019 in Christchurch
On 18/05/16 09:38, Steven Sykes wrote: Then I'll be seeing about finding a venue. UC seems a natural choice as it's close to public transport, various accommodation and other facilities - its downside is somewhere to put about 650 people in a single room for key note speakers etc (although there is streaming). I'll also be looking at the possibility of the Convention Centre. In either case I'm looking into meeting with people to see about using either facility. Steven, As an aside, where and how can you tell what seating size any of the lecture theatres are at UoC? "The first thing to think about is your team. At the BoF, it was strongly suggested that you need around five to six people for a good bid. I've seen conferences run with fewer people than that, but it is risky. LCA is a large and complicated event these days, and with a planning horizon of around two years, you need to be prepared for there to be a fair bit of churn in your core organizing team. Some people will move away, or change jobs. Others might have a new child and discover they're much too busy for a conference as well. So, remember when you're putting that initial team together to pack in some extra folks in order to handle the churn. Most Australian capital cities have former LCA organizers in them these days as well (we call them ghosts in the Linux Australia community). You should try to find one or two of these people to be involved as well. For example, the Canberra bid committee currently stands at 14 people, seven or whom have been on a LCA core team before, 3 of whom have served on Linux Australia's national committee, and at least two of whom have run their local Linux User's Group at some point in the past. " - Michael Still (http://www.stillhq.com/conference/lca2013/bid/03.html) And very much looking forward to linux.conf.au 2017 in Hobart. https://hobart.lca2017.org Andrew ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
[Linux-users] GovHack 2016 - Christchurch
Maybe of interest to some on list. GovHack 2016 will be taking place in Christchurch: 29-31 July 2016 Christchurch City Council Function Room 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch Theme for this event is “A Smart and Healthy City” and there will be local prizes, bounties and fun for our participants! See the website: http://govhack.org.nz/ GovHack is all about bringing together coders, artists, storytellers, observers, communicators and more, from the private, public, NGO and academic sectors. While the group of people is diverse, we’re united in a single purpose – working with government data to innovate and create. Have a nice day, Andrew ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [Linux-users] Meetings
Which brings me to suggest having another CLUG at a pub. What's a transport friendly bar, which won't object to punters with a laptop or two? And possibly has WiFi. I myself can't do week nights due to work commitments but open to suggestions? I think I covered enough to be on topic; list, communication, linux and laptops! Comments? Andrew On 07/05/15 07:09, yuri wrote: No-one has organised meetings for 4-5 years. There may have been the occasional beer at a pub. On Wednesday, 6 May 2015, Bevan bev...@gmail.com mailto:bev...@gmail.com wrote: hi is there any Clug meetings now Regards Bevan -- Sent from Gmail Mobile ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [Linux-users] Apache PHP frustration
Barry, Is that the complete code because after checking on a VM here with apache installed (Ok, so it's Debian), I have a file called 'index.php' which contains only the line '?php phpinfo(); ?' I did a quick Google search [0] and found the following, which I put in a file called hello.php html head titlePHP Test/title /head body ?php echo 'pHello World/p'; ? /body /html For reviewing dot conf files on the command line, you could always try ' egrep -v '^(#|$)' filename' [1] regards, Andrew [0] Google search: simple first php program - First hit is: http://php.net/manual/en/tutorial.firstpage.php [1] Google search: ignore commented lines in conf file linux I went with: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/how-can-i-cat-or-grep-a-file-to-ignore-lines-starting-with-654683/ On 07/05/15 23:48, Barry wrote: Thanks Chris for your reply What distro? Mageia2 32 bit running on a 64 bit box. Its old but mageia 4 64 bit pkg is corrupt and insists on loading 32 bit libraries. I have the 2 versions bootable Apache2.2.25 PHP5.3.27 Change your ?phpinfo ? to be: ?php phpinfo(); ? This is my code.. --- body h1Apache works!/h1 ?php PHP works!; BR phpinfo(); ? /body This when 1st loaded gives.(copied from screen) Apache works! phpinfo(); ? --- If I refresh the screen opera wants to download the file. I think there is either a missing pkg or a missing line in the .conf files, but which Barry If that dunnae work, some more detail on distro etc and I'm sure we can get you working quickly. Cheers, Chris H. On 07/05/15 20:54, Barry wrote: Hi all, After trying for abt 3 weeks to get php running I am just about tearing what little hair I have left out. I can not get php coding recognized in a .php file. Steps taken so far.. Set up '127.0.0.1localhost' in /etc/hosts.allow Amended http.conf to recognise files with .php suffix Scanned http.conf and php.conf. Searched the web for help. Apache now recognizes both/either 127.0.0.1 and localhost in the address bar, also file.html and file.php. With an entry like ?phpinfo ?, the ?php is dropped, the rest of the line being recognised as text. Both http.conf and php.conf have so much in the way of explanatory comments in them that the active lines in each of them are well separated and can not be read together in a group. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [Linux-users] Workshop Weds 7.30pm
Rik, Sorry, Will not be able to make it this time (July 2nd 2014) as now have work commitments. regards, Andrew Sands On 01/07/14 23:24, Rik Tindall wrote: Hi all, monthly notice, July 2, Wednesday night is the Sydenham Freenix* workshop, 7.30-9.30pm (first Wednesday of each month, February to December), at the South Learning Centre http://www.library.christchurch.org.nz/South/, rear door of South Christchurch Library, 66 Colombo Street, Cashmere. We use the 33-computer suite of i5s and overhead projector there, for BYO thumbdrive or liveCD distro show tell, knowledge exchange, a troubleshooting tuition workshop monthly. Notebooks are the easiest demo systems to bring. GNU/Linux Mint etc Ubuntu variants, releases 12.04-14.04, are the main distros we currently display on the lab machines. If you require a DVD or CD burnt you can request it there or by off-list reply please. Technical presentation space - open format for talk offerings / Some regular arduino program discussion / Venue familiarisation for http://www.SoftwareFreedomDay.org annual event: N.B. We're now http://www.SoftwareFreedomDay.org.nz + http://SFD.org.nz Workshop is also a chance to meet other *nix users, have installation questions answered resolved, get on-line security tips, etc. All welcome. Kind regards, Rik Tindall pp Sydenham GNU/Linux Users Software Freedom Day Team Christchurch South 20-September-2014 http://lists.ourshack.com/mailman/listinfo/gnuz * Freenix = Unix-derived, Free and Open-Source Software club: BSD-friendly + http://www.infohelp.co.nz/fsanz-constitution.html ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
[Linux-users] Tracking the interweb bits - and how?
Greetings, Any thoughts on ways to monitor internet usage (bandwidth, data usage) as a comparison to what my ISP tells me I'm using? Is there a more time efficient way to get usage statistics than logging onto a web page? What are people on the list doing or not doing for their individual circumstances. Sent from my Ubuntu Linux desktop machine behind pfsense box (to keep it relevant). regards, Andrew ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [Linux-users] Workshop Weds 7.30pm
On 04/12/12 10:37, Rik Tindall wrote:
Hi all, monthly notice, December 5:
Tomorrow night is the Sydenham Freenix* workshop, 7.30-9.30pm (first
Wednesday of each month, February to December), at the Upper Riccarton
Community Library, 71 Main South Road, Sockburn - for the last time:
http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/UpperRiccarton/
Next year the South Christchurch Library is to reopen so we will start
again there once the venue is made available.
We use the modern 33-computer suite and overhead projector in these
learning centres for a BYO free/open liveCD software distribution
('distro') show tell, knowledge exchange, and tuition on request.
Notebooks are the easiest demo systems to bring. Ubuntu is the default
distro used and available on the lab machines otherwise - version
12.10, or any other distro, is available upon request. Ours is the
creative, productive and virus-free world without Windows(TM).
The Freenix sessions provide a technical presentation space, with an
open format for any FOSS-related talk that people may wish to offer -
let us know. Each attendee has use of an i5 workstation, with
internet. All welcome.
Have a happy and safe holiday festive season.
Kind regards,
Rik Tindall
pp Sydenham GNU/Linux Users
Software Freedom Day, Team Christchurch, 21-September-2013
http://lists.ourshack.com/mailman/listinfo/gnuz
* Freenix = Unix-derived, Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) club:
BSD-friendly + http://www.infohelp.co.nz/fsanz-constitution.html
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Rik,
Will this be happening in Feb 2013 as Wednesday the 6th is a Public Holiday?
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Re: [Linux-users] Linux Conf in Canberra
On 14/01/13 14:06, Zane Gilmore wrote: Hello all, Is there anyone else on the list going to the Linux conference in Canberra? Yep, I'm going. Travel Sunday 27th Jan 2013 Andrew ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
[Linux-users] What type of wireless installation - SOHO best practice?
List dwellers, What implementation strategies are being used for wireless device integration to the typical home \ SOHO network? Is it worth the time of setup and expense of running a separate gateway system or better to just grab an off the shelf all in one DSL-WLAN-LAN box? Thoughts? Comments? Thanks Andrew ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [Linux-users] CherryPal
Chris, How did you get on with utilising an ALIX board for pfsense? Or are you still using a mini-ITX setup? Andrew On 25/07/08 18:23, Chris Hellyar wrote: Urrr, OK, I've got a power hungry mini-ITX setup. The only one I've currently got is an early VIA board with a laptop drive that is doing 210ma on the mains side of the powersupply = 50W Still, I think the Alix boards are a better solution for routers/firewalls than a mini-ITX platform. Cheaper total solution if buying new (inc. case etc), smaller, no cooling fan needed, lower power, three nic's inbuilt. I'm going to move my pfsense firewall onto one in a few weeks, and if that goes OK my asterisk setup is next, then the world (Insert Demonic laugh here...) Cheers, Me. On Thu, 2008-07-24 at 22:49 +1200, Neil wrote: On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 10:30:25PM +1200, Chris Hellyar wrote: a microdrive in them and run a full linux distro off a 12V wall wart and only 5 watts rather than the 50-80 that a mini-ITX does. There might be some power-hungry mini-ITX rigs out there but 50-80 watts is a bit harsh. I have a few, each with a single disc drive and they draw between 15 and 25 watts as measured at the wall. - neil ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
[Linux-users] Considering a wireless keyboard and mouse?
List-dwellers, I'm considering during a tidy up of my desk to replace my keyboard and mouse with wireless versions. I am hopeful that I can gain some thoughts from the community of pitfalls with devices out there in the marketplace. Any war stories or even better positive device reviews would be much appreciated. Cheers all, Andrew ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
[Linux-users] Anyone using a graphics tablet?
Hi List-dwellers, Anyone out there using a graphics tablet? If so which one and how difficult was it to get set up? Member of the household is under taking graphical studies and made a query about having a graphics tablet work on the the living room linux computer (currently Unbuntu 10.10) Whilst I can and have done the Google thing, I more after any real world device reviews for products available in New Zealand. Thanks in advance. Andrew ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [Linux-users] 17th of the month meetings
Yuri, Have we (the list) decided on a time and drinking establishment yet? regards. Andrew On 01/03/11 16:31, yuri wrote: These meetings seem to have waned at the moment. Would be really nice to resume on St Patricks day with a pint of Guiness at a pub in the western suburbs. Great to catch up post earthquake, see each other face to face, group hugs, laugh, cry etc. I know most geeks, usually bordering on Asperger's, don't go for that stuff, but let's at least share a pint. Cheers Yuri ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
[Linux-users] CPIT - Scientia Web Server for Course Planner
List dwellers, In trying to assist individual in the house attending CPIT, they had the reasonably sound idea that they would print out their course timetable. The CPIT have an on-line timetable system that produces almost the worst web page (firefox here) that I've yet seen. Within the page rendered by the browser, there appears to be an iframe. However the information contained by this iframe can not be zoomed, therefore you have to scroll right to the bottom of the page, before you find a scroll-bar for movement of the horizontal view. So, there's the problem. The big money question[1] is, has anyone on the list been enrolled at CPIT and found anyway in which course timetable information can be downloaded in a more suitable calendar format i.e. iCal or even ascii. Thanks for reading, Andrew [1] Sorry, I apologize there is no money. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: [Linux-users] LCA2011 videos ...
On 10/02/11 18:50, Jim Cheetham wrote: I'm downloading all the available LCA2011 videos from blip.tv at the moment (http://conf.linux.org.au/wiki/Videos), and I'll be in Christchurch shortly ... I have around 140 videos, currently ~25GB. There will be more by the time the weekend is over! Copying direct from my laptop over USB is probably the fastest way to get them. How about a social CLUG meeting at the Twisted Hop, Wednesday 16th? If Nick can make it I could get my old film scanner back too! Someone can bring along a HDD and grab the collection for further onwards distribution around the LUG (yes, the licenses are all good, mostly CC-BY-SA with a couple of CC-BY-NC in the mix) -jim ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Hey all, I was at LCA2011 and I'd like not to waste all by bandwidth BUT I have a conflicting meeting on the night of the 16th Feb 2011. Rik - If I don't manage to get there it would be good if at least 1 local got copies, then I could grab them later. Jim - How long do you estimate it would take to transfer over via USB? Andrew I was the one whose wife volunteered to assist with LCA2011 rego desk and then I got tasked with all the heavy lifting. :-) ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
