[EUG-LUG:541] Re: CDRW driver not present msg with ide-scsi module/lilo blues

2001-04-01 Thread Bob Miller
Ralph Zeller wrote: Are you sure you need the "opti" parameter? At 02:56 PM 3/28/2001, Ben Barrett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm passing a message in lilo.conf in the line: append="opti hdc=ide-scsi" and then the boot messages report hdc: driver not present He only needs the "opti"

[EUG-LUG:543] daylight time

2001-04-01 Thread James S. Kaplan
Set your system time: fritz:~ # date #view current time Sun Apr 1 14:00:56 GMT 2001 fritz:~ # clock --adjust#add drift adjustment fritz:~ # date 040114032001 #set system time Sun Apr 1 14:03:00 GMT 2001 fritz:~ # clock --adjust

[EUG-LUG:544] Re: daylight time

2001-04-01 Thread Jim Darrough
I have my e-smith box setup to sync to a network file server. Works great. Regards, Jim At 07:12 AM 4/1/2001 -0700, you wrote: Set your system time: fritz:~ # date #view current time Sun Apr 1 14:00:56 GMT 2001 fritz:~ # clock --adjust#add

[EUG-LUG:545] Re: daylight time

2001-04-01 Thread James S. Kaplan
So, since some of us don't use e-smith, how would WE do this and what benefit over local time setting would there be and what about those who don't or won't use xntp? Anyone? tnx - jk At 10:59 AM 4/1/2001, you wrote: I have my e-smith box setup to sync to a network file server. Works great.

[EUG-LUG:546] Re: daylight time

2001-04-01 Thread Bob Miller
James S. Kaplan wrote: So, since some of us don't use e-smith, how would WE do this and what benefit over local time setting would there be and what about those who don't or won't use xntp? First of all, to sync your computer to the world-mind's clock, you ought to run ntpd. (task 1) (Is

[EUG-LUG:547] Re: daylight time

2001-04-01 Thread Jim Darrough
Who cares? I was just telling the group the way I do it with e-smith. You got a problem with that, bud? YOU TALKIN' TO ME? Hah hah. Best wishes, Jim At 12:08 PM 4/1/2001 -0700, you wrote: So, since some of us don't use e-smith, how would WE do this and what benefit over local time setting

[EUG-LUG:548] Re: Command line dictionary

2001-04-01 Thread Bob Miller
Rob Hudson wrote: I think it's cool to have a command line dictionary at my disposal Me, too! Thanks, that's slick. -- Bob Miller Kbob kbobsoft, LLC, software consulting http://kbobsoft.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[EUG-LUG:549] [rfc-ed@ISI.EDU: RFC 3092 on Etymology of Foo]

2001-04-01 Thread Bob Miller
Here's something else to waste time on on a Sunday afternoon. - Forwarded message from RFC Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 10:53:43 -0800 From: RFC Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RFC 3092 on Etymology of "Foo" A new Request for Comments is now available in online

[EUG-LUG:550] Re: daylight time

2001-04-01 Thread James S. Kaplan
Well said kbob!! I was hoping for just such a 1-2-3 tutorial. I just use the script I posted earlier in two ways: 1) on boot up and: 2) about once a week run clock --adjust and clock --systohc -w via cron This *usually* keeps even the most drifty PC hardware in sync. It's definitely a good

[EUG-LUG:551] Re: Looking for a printer...

2001-04-01 Thread Bob Crandell
I've been wanting to try Redundant Cartridge. I haven't made it there yet, but it might be worth a look-see just to find out if they really are worth recommending. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3/31/2001 11:54:55 AM A decent used inkjet, maybe. Can anyone suggest the best second-hand places to try?