Re: [Discuss] RMS

2019-09-26 Thread Jim Gasek
Remember that the "METOO" movement is a religious movement, it is not based on facts, logic, or evidence. It's core doctrine is "Always believe (as fact) the accusations.". The accusations are not up for debate, and analysis. (That's "Man-splaining") Trying to find actual facts is simply not

Re: [Discuss] AD/LDAP authentication

2017-12-21 Thread Jim Gasek
the AD configuration, called "linux" or "unix", to the *nix administrators. When windows has problems, you just have to reload the OS from scratch or revert to an earlier VM image. Have heard good things about FoxT if you want a commercial product which is more in line with *nix wor

[Discuss] Looking for WiFi router with certain characteristics

2014-07-28 Thread Jim Gasek
n there. I'd guess all manufacturers tend to build today up to maximum power limits? And there are a plethora of directional antennas. I found them cost prohibitive, and too much trouble. Thanks, Jim Gasek --- m...@arlsoft.com wrote: From: MBR To: BLU Discussion List Subje

[Discuss] RHEL on intel/Xeon, vs. RHEL on Mainframe "Z Linux"

2014-03-19 Thread Jim Gasek
hat chip/architecture. Thanks in advance for your expertise. Thanks, Jim Gasek ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@blu.org http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss

[Discuss] WDC HDD data recovery redcommendations?

2014-01-30 Thread Jim Gasek
never finishes. It cannot see any partition. If I had to guess I would say a bad motor(?) Any HDD repair shops, data recovery shops that can extract data on what seems to be a not-so-damaged but non-functional HDD? Not worth more than a grand for sure. Thanks, Jim

Re: [Discuss] List quiet, or did I fall off?

2013-12-26 Thread Jim Gasek
It is nice to see that (just about all of) you guys have a life outside of BLU/*nix ;-) I wish all of you, and your families, a new year full of freedom, liberty, and prosperitybest...jim ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@blu.org http://lists.bl

Re: [Discuss] Effort to repeal Mass Tax on Software Services

2013-08-15 Thread Jim Gasek
-POLITICAL- One guy fights back against Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton), and his tax of MA software services: http://www.deancavaretta.com/ The soloution is to elect (help to get elected) people who share our goals. Thanks, Jim Gasek --- inva...@pizzashack.org wrote: From: Derek Martin To: d

Re: [Discuss] Mass. outlawed independent contractors in software and other creative professions in 2004

2013-07-31 Thread Jim Gasek
areas. It all begins in Philadelphia in 1776. It is quite a story. You have to start at the beginning for it to make sense. Some things have changed in 225 years, but many technically remain the same, at least in theory. Unfortunately, the courts have been assigned the role of "ump

[Discuss] Raspberry Pi, Raspbian wheezy/Debian, USB keyboard issue

2013-04-10 Thread Jim Gasek
I can't get the "pipe", "|" symbol to print in a bash shell from my (any) USB keyboard. I get the "~" instead. This looks promising: http://wiki.debian.org/Keyboard Thanks, Jim Gasek ___ Discuss mailing list D

Re: [Discuss] [OT] Smart Phones

2013-03-07 Thread Jim Gasek
I too, have become aware of my rights -- or lack thereof -- and am concerned. But, hey, from the blueprints, the resettlement camps look nice and cozy. Maybe I can join 'em, and land a job as a "internment operations specialist" ;-> --- richard.pi...@gmail.com wrote: From: Rich Pieri To:

Re: [Discuss] data caps

2013-01-08 Thread Jim Gasek
he whole concept of "competing" gets blurred in these quasi-governmental situations. Just keep in mind- the problem isn't with the free market, it is with the interface to the non-free market/legacy components. I heard a rumor that ROI on FIOS is 9 years. Thanks, Jim Gasek --- richar

Re: [Discuss] [Position-available] Position(1-2 yr. contract) available SuSE F'ham/Natick MA

2012-10-08 Thread Jim Gasek
Also, the recruiter says it is fine to list the client "Boston Scientific". They have an exclusive Thanks, Jim Gasek --- j...@gasek.net wrote: From: "Jim Gasek" To: Subject: Position(1-2 yr. contract) available SuSE F'ham/Natick MA Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 05:43:17

[Discuss] [OT] VZ Wireless carrier alternatives

2012-08-22 Thread Jim Gasek
I've had it with my $200/mo. VZ wireless bill. My needs are: - 3/4 phones "family plan" voice. - unlimited texting - (maybe later) data modem. minmal bandwidth. - No smart phones My current cost with VZ is $200/mo with $50/mo for the data modem. I'll be returning the modem ($145 break the con

Re: [Discuss] Oracle Linux, going after CentOs

2012-07-24 Thread Jim Gasek
Yes, Oracle does want to go "big time" in Linux, and yes, Redhat is the target. Oracle watched with interest as big banks began displacing (Sun and others) in favor of RHEL, and other linux, and then ran the apps and databases on top of Linux. Oracle wants to provide full vertical integration, fr

Re: [Discuss] Mass. libraries switching to FOSS

2012-02-10 Thread Jim Gasek
. The documentation seems very good: http://docs.evergreen-ils.org/2.1/pdf/Evergreen_Documentation.pdf Thanks, Jim Gasek --- tollyg...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Nilanjan Palit To: Subject: [Discuss] Mass. libraries switching to FOSS Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:13:46 -0500 Came across this

[Discuss] [OT] Least worst ISPs generally

2012-01-11 Thread Jim Gasek
xy gets a piece of the action for "servicing the account"). I'd stay with Galaxy if the VOIP wasn't so awful. I suppose I could de-bundle the VOIP and go with Vonage, or another like it that was semi-reliable. Thanks, Jim Gasek --- g...@blu.org wrote: From: Jerr

[Discuss] Solarwinds/Network Management?

2012-01-05 Thread Jim Gasek
ron SPECTRUM, a -long- time ago. I'm looking for opinions for where the network management industry is going. Thanks, Jim Gasek ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@blu.org http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss

Re: [Discuss] Full disk encryption

2012-01-02 Thread Jim Gasek
ke a bios thing, it popped up and demanded the key before it would boot. If you have oodles of CPU and RAM, it is less annoying. The more likely scenario will be that people in corporate situations will be forced to use it. And then you won't like it. Thanks, Jim Gasek --

Re: [Discuss] Linux box for under $20? TRENDnet

2011-11-11 Thread Jim Gasek
I love the $15 refurb netgear wireless routers. Automatically download latest firmware. Automatically enforce security/encryption. There were at least 3 choices under $20. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@blu.org http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Discuss] [off-topic] old Philco

2011-11-04 Thread Jim Gasek
Best Buy will charge $10 (contingent upon tube size) BUT will also give you a $10 store credit, making the price essentially "free". --- nobluspam5...@penguinmail.com wrote: "I would prefer not paying the junk TV fee" ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@bl

[Discuss] Cable TV fundamentals (OT)

2011-09-06 Thread Jim Gasek
f other households. Luckily for the cable operators, not all users are online at once. The switch from (off-air) analog to digital transmission was primarily to recover the very valuable elecromagnetic real estate for more important and lucrative services. "Auctioned off" to high bidd

Re: [Discuss] Dealing with RCN

2011-09-04 Thread Jim Gasek
evices, sometimes it is better if you don't or they'll blame you. I can't follow all the upgrades and speed issues you mention, but just get the real data tech, they'll know what to do. Thanks, Jim Gasek --- j.natow...@rcn.com wrote: From: Jerry Natowitz To: Discuss@

(OFF TOPIC)Re: state department starts to get it?

2011-02-15 Thread Jim Gasek
dy on-board, having been brainwashed by their local newspaper and government schools. The founders could have never imagined government run indoctrination camps like we are now compelled to pay for with property taxes. Thanks, Jim Gasek --- ad...@stephenadler.com wrote: F

Worcester Linux User Group?

2011-02-09 Thread Jim Gasek
Clark Univ., I think. Does anyone have any info about it, go to it? Know folks in it? Know what they do? Thanks, Jim Gasek ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@blu.org http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss

Re: Looking for possible options to NetApp storage

2011-02-03 Thread Jim Gasek
Nobody ever got fired for buying -fill in the blank-!" Companies often want to pay a bit more for a company that they know will be in business for a long, long time. EMC made tons of money because of it (with, IMHO, crappy and expensive gear). Thanks, Jim Gasek --- richard.pi...@gmail.com w

Re: VMWare server question staring a VM from the Host OS (Linux) command line

2011-01-19 Thread Jim Gasek
t you connect to everything is vsphere client, and all the powerful stuff happens from the client sending messages to the server. The server isn't meant to be a console. The console is from elsewhere over the network. Thanks, Jim Gasek --- g...@blu.org wrote: From: Jerry Feldman