[Scottish] Home network setup
I have two machines currently on peer to peer ms networking. The one in the house has access to the phone line and the one in the shed has the printer attached. I have just acquired SUSE 9.1 personal and need to dump windows (in stages?). So far all I've done is get 9.1 running on a new HD in the house machine. What do I need to do to get it talking to the other (windows) machine & printer? --- Regards R L Barbour ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
Re: [Scottish] 2 way pagers
Hi, I'd better admit a vested interest before i write a reply - i work for tmobile, but i'll try not to favour any particular network unfairly. The blackberry's are good (read: above average) little devices, batteries last a good wee while, pretty solid (i've dropped mine loads of times with no adverse effects). These devices are designed for right handed people though, so if like me your left handed, you'll just drop it all the time if you attempt one handed operation. The actual blackberry service is provided by the manufacturer of the device, Research in Motion, this means the service from each of the vendors is pretty much the same, as its RIM thats really the service provider, the only thing to distinguish networks selling these is cost, model of blackberry available, network coverage, everything else to do with the service is the same across all uk networks. Vodafone are offering the new blackberry "charm" devices, well that was the codename for them, dont know if thats the name they've been released under? T-Mobile wont be releasing these for a few weeks yet, we've got them with the trialists just now though. These are basically just blackberrys but nicer, with a proper colour screen and bluetooth etc built in. Generally much more usable, but moving away from the original two way pager idea. I've also got one of the p900s, great little computers, i mean phones. Very versatile, only bad thing is you cant really put it in your pocket, lest the sensitive touch screen be destroyed by your keys/spare change scraping it. You do get a rather naff looking pouch to put it in which will attach to your belt, so you can look somewhat like a high tech batman. Please note you will not need a sign on your back with an arrow pointing to the device saying "steal me, easy target", if you choose the batman esque look, as the device/belt clip stick out that much any common thief can see the opportunity. The p910 is just a general tidy up of the p900, but it will have support for the blackberry instant email service available soon. Some have even suggested it will fully support the blackberry service, i.e. it will allow wireless calendar syncronisation between your exhange/domino server and it. The down side if this is true will be that you will lose the ability to edit word/excel documents etc as the blackberry service only allows read access to this type of document (actually it converts the word file into a proprietary, patent encumbered binary-xml format before spewing it over the air), whereas the p900/p910 is capable of opening word/excel files natively and editing them then emailing them back to someone. The new MDA III has just been launched on tmobile, these are quite good too, basically pocket pc 2003 + ipaq 6310 (in a different case) + phone all in one package. Again these will have built in blackberry support soon too. Seen as this is a linux list - just to bring this back on topic here is a status of the linux support for each of the above devices: - * Blackberry: I have written a driver - currently in alpha quality, which allows for a messy way to get the device to spew the address book out to a CSV file. This driver is not currently released as my employer are dragging their heels (still!) over allowing me to open source it. (read: if you dont tell anyone you can have a copy). Other than that there is no support i know of for these devices under linux. * p900/p910 - works fine as long as you use bluetooth or IrDA, if you want to use the cradle - good luck, but you'll need a p900 cradle as the cradle for the early p800 and the new p910 are not supported. Even with the right cradle, there's not much you can do, and generally i find the bluetooth solution alot better. There are howtos for hooking this up to ximian evolution in much the same way the device supports being hooked up to outlook/notes. File transfers work fine as well. * MDA III - limited support using the ipaq kernel module (which incidentally i used as a starting point for my blackberry driver), for synchronisation at least. But you can get this device to talk syncML so sync works the same way as the p900 above. File transfers work fine. With wireless networking built in there are a few other options are well so you wont be stuck. Damn that was a bit long. Hope it helps though! Craig Kyle Gordon wrote: On Monday 15 November 2004 12:16, Daragh Mc Grath wrote: Hi Guys, A pal of mine in Glasgow is looking at getting a two way pager, more for personal use than IT usage, but that's by the by! Who are the providers over there and what sort of costs are involved? Any stores / websites you could point me toward? Does it have to be using the pager/sms system? There's a few companies out there offering Blackberry devices, and also the SonyEricsson P900/P910 apparently has an improved IMAP client these days, which you can use over gprs. Kyle
Re: [Scottish] Patrik Harvie's Open Source motioon in Holyrood
http://www.faxyourmp.com . very useful for contacing your local mp Willie Fleming wrote: Can I just remind folks to contact their MSPs to urge support for the motion Patrick Harvie has raised? S2M-1921 Patrick Harvie: Open Source and Free Software-That the Parliament welcomes the findings of the Office of Government Commerce's report following proof-of-concept trials of Open Source software; notes that the report concludes that Open Source software is a viable and credible alternative to proprietary software and that its use can generate significant savings in hardware and software costs and reduce licensing costs and hardware refresh requirements; notes the significant financial and environmental benefit that could arise from a policy of adopting Open Source software, including the GNU/Linux operating system; notes the long-term dangers for organisations in becoming locked into proprietary systems; further believes that the principles of free software and concepts such as Copyleft can help to protect important rights and freedoms for people in an increasingly digital age, and urges the Scottish Executive to develop a strategy for promoting the adoption of free software and Open Source wherever workable throughout the public sector and to ensure that all software developed with public funds is copylefted. Supported by: Shiona Baird, Eleanor Scott, Mark Ballard, Chris Ballance, Mr Bruce McFee, Robin Harper, Stewart Stevenson, Mike Pringle, Donald Gorrie Please help out by contacting your MSP and pointing out that this is a Good Thing. ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
Re: [Scottish] 2 way pagers
Andrew Back wrote: or are a licensed radio amateur and can justify use of 'packet radio' for the app). Apparently you're allowed to send data over CB radio now. Gordon. ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
[Scottish] Patrik Harvie's Open Source motioon in Holyrood
Can I just remind folks to contact their MSPs to urge support for the motion Patrick Harvie has raised? S2M-1921 Patrick Harvie: Open Source and Free Software-That the Parliament welcomes the findings of the Office of Government Commerce's report following proof-of-concept trials of Open Source software; notes that the report concludes that Open Source software is a viable and credible alternative to proprietary software and that its use can generate significant savings in hardware and software costs and reduce licensing costs and hardware refresh requirements; notes the significant financial and environmental benefit that could arise from a policy of adopting Open Source software, including the GNU/Linux operating system; notes the long-term dangers for organisations in becoming locked into proprietary systems; further believes that the principles of free software and concepts such as Copyleft can help to protect important rights and freedoms for people in an increasingly digital age, and urges the Scottish Executive to develop a strategy for promoting the adoption of free software and Open Source wherever workable throughout the public sector and to ensure that all software developed with public funds is copylefted. Supported by: Shiona Baird, Eleanor Scott, Mark Ballard, Chris Ballance, Mr Bruce McFee, Robin Harper, Stewart Stevenson, Mike Pringle, Donald Gorrie Please help out by contacting your MSP and pointing out that this is a Good Thing. -- Willie Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
Re: [Scottish] 2 way pagers
On Monday 15 November 2004 12:16, Daragh Mc Grath wrote: > Hi Guys, > > A pal of mine in Glasgow is looking at getting a two way pager, more for > personal use than IT usage, but that's by the by! Who are the providers > over there and what sort of costs are involved? Any stores / websites > you could point me toward? Does it have to be using the pager/sms system? There's a few companies out there offering Blackberry devices, and also the SonyEricsson P900/P910 apparently has an improved IMAP client these days, which you can use over gprs. Kyle ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
Re: [Scottish] Router and network question
On Monday 15 November 2004 14:29, Magnus Lawrie wrote: > hi, > > I want to set up a home network with both wires and wireless. I got hold > of a few bits of kit: a D-Link modem; wireless router; wireless AP. > Unfortunately the wireless router doesn't appear to work. So I am trying > to figure out my best option. I am considering these: > > 1. get the wireless router fixed (minimum £15) What is wrong with the wireless router? Who quoted £15? Got lots of old powerbricks if its a PSU issue. > 2. buy a new router and use the existing AP to implement wireless > functionality on the network. > > 3. build a router from an old 386 (if I can find one amongst the > debris). I guess this would work out as expensive as the 4port router > once I had purchased a coupe of network cards and a hub. I have a couple of P90 class boards here that you are welcome to. They will have sufficient RAM for the purpose. I was intending to use them for Smoothwall boxes but I think I could spare you one. I'm sure I can find a case and PSU to suit as well. Cant help you with a hub though or old NICs cos again they will do for Smoothwalls :-( Shout soon cos Im about to trawl the old m/bs for unknackered smoothing caps to try and rescue some newer boards. > So if option 2 is the most sensible (without going to the expense of > buying a complete new all-in-one modem/router/AP) will it work and can I > expect any pitfalls in setting this up. > > Oh, and it's a network of PCs and MACs if that should be at all relevant > (but I guess not). > > thanks and regards, > > magnus > > ___ > Scottish mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish -- Willie Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
Re: [Scottish] 2 way pagers
Not sure what application mandates use of a two way pager over a GSM SMS/GPRS based solution. But if you want something that is not GSM based then the only alternative I know of in the UK is the 'Mobitex' based network operated by Transcomm (unless you can afford an Inmarsat terminal or are a licensed radio amateur and can justify use of 'packet radio' for the app). Mobitex is a technology that has been around for some time and provides two way data comms over a packet switched network (a la X.25 and GPRS), it's pretty slow but reliable. IIRC service engineers from DEC (--> Compaq --> HP, sadly..) used to have rugged field terminals that used this network. http://www.transcomm.uk.com/ http://www.mobitex.com/ http://www.mobitex.org Andrew Andrew Back [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 15 Nov 2004, Chris Binnie wrote: > It's true about pagers becoming almost entirely outdated. > > We have a pager that our Duty Engineer has used when really poor mobile > reception was expected. In the last couple of months we've received > notice that the service is being discontinued as it's no longer > economically viable due to the low volume of use. It's annoying as it > was sold around six years ago as a 'lifetime service' where you just > purchased the pager and the telecoms companies made their money out of > the people that sent messages to it. > > Chris > > -- > Below Zero 38 Montgomery Street Edinburgh EH7 5JY > [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0845 1300 505 http://belowzero.biz > > > > >Pagers have been pretty much superseded by SMS now. I think the only > >people still using them do so for very specialised legacy reasons - > >certainly all the engineers at work use mobile phone/PDA combinations. > > > >I haven't even seen pagers for sale for *years*. > > > >Gordon. > > > > > > ___ > Scottish mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish > ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
Re: [Scottish] 2 way pagers
It's true about pagers becoming almost entirely outdated. We have a pager that our Duty Engineer has used when really poor mobile reception was expected. In the last couple of months we've received notice that the service is being discontinued as it's no longer economically viable due to the low volume of use. It's annoying as it was sold around six years ago as a 'lifetime service' where you just purchased the pager and the telecoms companies made their money out of the people that sent messages to it. Chris -- Below Zero 38 Montgomery Street Edinburgh EH7 5JY [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0845 1300 505 http://belowzero.biz Pagers have been pretty much superseded by SMS now. I think the only people still using them do so for very specialised legacy reasons - certainly all the engineers at work use mobile phone/PDA combinations. I haven't even seen pagers for sale for *years*. Gordon. ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
Re: [Scottish] 2 way pagers
> Hi Guys, > > A pal of mine in Glasgow is looking at getting a two way pager, more for > personal use than IT usage, but that's by the by! Who are the providers > over there and what sort of costs are involved? Any stores / websites > you could point me toward? > > -- > Regards, > Daragh Mc Grath > http://www.daraghmcg.org Pagers have been pretty much superseded by SMS now. I think the only people still using them do so for very specialised legacy reasons - certainly all the engineers at work use mobile phone/PDA combinations. I haven't even seen pagers for sale for *years*. Gordon. ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
[Scottish] Router and network question
hi, I want to set up a home network with both wires and wireless. I got hold of a few bits of kit: a D-Link modem; wireless router; wireless AP. Unfortunately the wireless router doesn't appear to work. So I am trying to figure out my best option. I am considering these: 1. get the wireless router fixed (minimum £15) 2. buy a new router and use the existing AP to implement wireless functionality on the network. 3. build a router from an old 386 (if I can find one amongst the debris). I guess this would work out as expensive as the 4port router once I had purchased a coupe of network cards and a hub. So if option 2 is the most sensible (without going to the expense of buying a complete new all-in-one modem/router/AP) will it work and can I expect any pitfalls in setting this up. Oh, and it's a network of PCs and MACs if that should be at all relevant (but I guess not). thanks and regards, magnus ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
RE: [Scottish] 2 way pagers
Tcpdump paranoia ? :) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daragh Mc Grath Sent: 15 November 2004 12:17 To: ScotLUG Subject: [Scottish] 2 way pagers Hi Guys, A pal of mine in Glasgow is looking at getting a two way pager, more for personal use than IT usage, but that's by the by! Who are the providers over there and what sort of costs are involved? Any stores / websites you could point me toward? -- Regards, Daragh Mc Grath http://www.daraghmcg.org ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
[Scottish] 2 way pagers
Hi Guys, A pal of mine in Glasgow is looking at getting a two way pager, more for personal use than IT usage, but that's by the by! Who are the providers over there and what sort of costs are involved? Any stores / websites you could point me toward? -- Regards, Daragh Mc Grath http://www.daraghmcg.org ___ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
