Re: [SLUG] Free HP K-Class Server PA-Risc to a good home
On Thu, 2006-03-02 at 13:51 +1100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I have decided to have a clear out of some of my unused gear at home. I have a HP 9000 K-Class server that has been sitting around for a few years with the intension of doing something with it but it never quite happened and I have decided it probably will not happen, so if someone wants it they can have it. I think it is a 200 or 400 series. I checked at home it is a K250 with at least 2 160 MHz processors (can take a maximum of 4 I am not sure if the other 2 are installed) I cannot remember what speed or how many processors it has but it was more than one. I has 1G of memory and a number of high voltage differential scsi drives and a CDROM. I will also throw in a Jamacia Box (external SCSI disk enclosure) with at least 4 4.3G HAS disks in it. This box will run Debian Linux see http://parisc-linux.org/. I seem to remember that a key was sheared in the keyswitch and it will have to be removed/repaired. It is heavy about 45 kgs and is about desk height of the floor. It requires 2 people to lift it. If you want it you must collect it from Blaxland in the lower Blue Mountains. Contact me off list if you are interested. Steve Grady -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] HP test drive machines?
Hi all, HP used to have a set of test dive machines available for things like testing code on ia64: http://www.testdrive.hp.com/ I hadn't used these systems in a while but tried to log in today without any luck. I can log into the testdrive web site, select a machine I would like to use but when I try to log into the actual machine I get a login incorrect message. Has anyone used these systems recently? Alternatively, does anyone know of a similar system where I can get access to an ia64 machine running Debian or something similar? Cheers, Erik -- +---+ Erik de Castro Lopo +---+ The trouble with Muslims is not that they try to make us think as they do, but that they try to make us do as they think! -- paraphrased from H.L. Mencken on Puritans -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] HP test drive machines?
On Thu, Mar 02, 2006 at 08:11:40PM +1100, Erik de Castro Lopo wrote: Hi all, HP used to have a set of test dive machines available for things like testing code on ia64: http://www.testdrive.hp.com/ I hadn't used these systems in a while but tried to log in today without any luck. I can log into the testdrive web site, select a machine I would like to use but when I try to log into the actual machine I get a login incorrect message. Has anyone used these systems recently? Alternatively, does anyone know of a similar system where I can get access to an ia64 machine running Debian or something similar? I have an account that I use very intermittently. When my password expired, I mailed them but the guy (yeah, there seems to be just one guy) took a while (like weeks) to get around to my request. He may have been on holiday or something. Matt -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Dates of Linuxworld
tuxta2 wrote: Hi all, I am seriously considering coming to the expo but wanted a few opinions before booking my flight. I'm from the Gold Coast, and while I am part of the Gold Coast LUG, I feel more a part of SLUG since being on the mailing list. It would be great to actually meet some of you guys in the flesh, and seeing John Maddog Hall speak would be pretty cool too. Linuxworld is a trade show and therefore is never going to be anywhere near as cool as Linux.conf.au which is organised by, run by and attended by Linux geeks. Maybe you should save your money for LCA in Sydney next year. Erik -- +---+ Erik de Castro Lopo +---+ Microsoft VISTA : Virus Infection Spyware Trojans and Adware! -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] old mac with scsi anyone? (Re: [SLUG-ANNOUNCE] ComputerBank Sydney Giveaway)
Speaking of old machines does anyone have an old Mac with SCSI that they want to give away? (I could also buy it if you like!) Some idiot burglar just stole an old (1989) Mac of mine. It wouldn't matter except I promised to get some old file of an old external SCSI hard disk for a friend. I now have old external scsi disk but no mac. It's got one of those giant old SCSI conectors (amphenol?) Is there anyone going to Casula that could check for me? It's a long way to go on spec, and the URL doesn't mention anything about the actual hardware. Matt PS. borrowing would be good too! On Fri, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:18:54AM +1100, Grant Parnell wrote: Just a reminder that today, Saturday Sunday y'all can collect free computer stuff from the Casula Powerhouse next to the station. ComputerBank Sydney needs to move so it all has to go. Also, it would be good if people could make some sort of monetary donation to help out. Dan has placed much more info about everything at the following URL:- http://www.cbnsw.org.au/sydneygiveaway/ plus you can email enquiries to [EMAIL PROTECTED] although Dan's not going to be able to read it whilst at Casula today Sunday. Perfect opportunity to fixup an old machine you have or collect one to run Linux on to experiment with. Heck, pickup a Mac and run PPC linux just for the sake of variety. -- ---GRiP--- Electronic Hobbyist, Former Arcadia BBS nut, Occasional nudist, Linux Guru, SLUG President, AUUG and Linux Australia member, Sydney Flashmobber, Tenpin Bowler, BMX rider, Walker, Raver rave music lover, Big kid that refuses to grow up. I'd make a good family pet, take me home today! Some people actually read these things it seems. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Announcements List - http://slug.org.au More info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/announce -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Dates of Linuxworld
On Wed, 2006-03-01 at 04:13 +1000, tuxta2 wrote: I'm from the Gold Coast, and while I am part of the Gold Coast LUG, I feel more a part of SLUG since being on the mailing list. It would be I was a SLUG member when I was in Sydney and it's a fantastic group of people. It is and probably always will be my Linux home. I'm heading down there for this. I do work in the industry so it's quite worthwhile for networking, learning at the tutorials and labs and of course catching up with SLUGers. great to actually meet some of you guys in the flesh, and seeing John Maddog Hall speak would be pretty cool too. I saw him at linux.conf.au 2004 and he was great. I'm interested in seeing him talk to a business audience rather than the converted. Or maybe all Slug members could relocate to the Gold Coast so that I could be apart of your fine group. Good idea but what about Brissie?! -- Simon Wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Dates of Linuxworld
On Thu, 2006-03-02 at 09:31 +1100, Pia Waugh wrote: friday. But seriously, you may as well save up your brownie points and come to linux.conf.au in Sydney in January, as it'll be much closer to the crowd ALRIGHT! I couldn't quite stretch NZ but I'm definately there for Sydney! -- Simon Wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] old mac with scsi anyone? (Re: [SLUG-ANNOUNCE] ComputerBank Sydney Giveaway)
On Fri, Mar 03, 2006 at 12:07:48 +1100, Matthew Hannigan wrote: It wouldn't matter except I promised to get some old file of an old external SCSI hard disk for a friend. I now have old external scsi disk but no mac. It's got one of those giant old SCSI conectors (amphenol?) If the drive's readable in Linux, and you can get it to me (work: Crows Nest, home: Lindfield) I have a couple of machines with SCSI and a bunch of different SCSI cables, and I could try to do it for you. Cheers, John -- ... what _does_ PC LOAD LETTER mean? OUT OF AMMO -- Anthony de Boer -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Linuxworld stand for LA!
On Sun, 2006-02-26 at 21:25 +1100, Pia Waugh wrote: b) stand at a stall for 3/2/1/0.5 days to hand out information about FOSS to people and explain about the community c) help decorate the stand and pull it down afterwards I'm coming down from Brisbane with my family so time is tight so I don't think I can spend much time at the stand, sorry. I'll make sure I bring along my little fella so he can see Tux in real life :-) If there's anything I might be able to carry around and hand out to random people I could probably do that. Anyway, I'll drop in first opportunity to say hi and see what's happening. Who's with me! :) In spirit predominantly! -- Simon Wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] apache mod-rewrite help
Hi, I am a bit stuck on something and after using the various info available I still cant get it to work. Let me explain what I've got and what I want to happen. I installed mediawiki into /wiki and thus my pages show as domain/wiki/index.php/Main_Page, so I thought okay lets follow the info to get mod_rewrite going to mask the index.php bit and allow me to have the final url cleaner url of domain/wiki/Main_Page Unfortunately I cant seem to get it to work, anyone able to give me a copy of a suitable working .htaccess, as I've tried various changes and still cant get it to work as I want. Thanks in advance -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Dates of Linuxworld
Pia Waugh wrote: quote who=tuxta2 Basically I am trying to justify the money, what do you guys think? Do you think a Linux user (and only Linux! I learnt on Linux, Windows is foreign to me) who does not work in the industry would get enough out of the expo to warrant the money?? Are you involved in the Gold Coast LUG (http://www.goldcoastlinux.com)? I think Linuxworld will be very interesting, and you'll meet some cool people, especially if you could possible stay till friday as SLUG is on that friday. But seriously, you may as well save up your brownie points and come to linux.conf.au in Sydney in January, as it'll be much closer to the crowd you want to meet. Linuxworld is more a business and Government do than a geek gig. Perhaps try to send your boss down so they understand the business value of Linux :) Cheers, Pia Hmm, I can only go to one or the other, so I decided on good advise, that I will wait till linux.conf.au . Hopefully Ill be able to attend a slug meeting as well. Thanks for the reply's Tuxta PS. while I think of it, I better let everyone know that tuxta is not a take off of Tux the penguin or anything Linux related, it is what I was called at school, kinda short for my surname Tucker. Just thought I should let everyone know, Ive had a couple of comments lately about me thinking I am some sort of linux guru, so just to set the record straight. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
