[gentoo-user] Re: udev -> eudev

2016-02-09 Thread James
aundry still :: > emerge -pvuNDt world I've posted that result, but it is greatly reduced now, after the above manual cleansing. See below. > AND NOTHING ELSE # emerge -pvuNDt world Calculating dependencies... done! Total: 0 packages, Size of downloads: 0 KiB clean! Thanks everyone! James

[gentoo-user] Re: udev -> eudev

2016-02-09 Thread James
:: # cat /etc/portage/package.use/package.use | grep systemd sys-apps/dbus -systemd So where does the magic "-systemd" setting go to override all? You know, one ring to rule them all? James

[gentoo-user] udev -> eudev

2016-02-08 Thread James
e -C sys-apps/systemd sys-apps/gentoo-systemd-integration sys-fs/udev and then emerge eudev? Also from the gentoo wiki change package.use entries for udev to the same for eudev and remove those for udev. That's it? James

[gentoo-user] Firefox ==> Internet of Things?

2016-02-04 Thread James
) devices? I did notice the new gentoo project::Radio. Since many/most IoT devices will only have Rf connectivity, maybe that is the best gentoo project for IoT centric ebuilds? James

[gentoo-user] Re: Switching current java-vm for a single application

2016-02-01 Thread James
th java on gentoo, for the last decade. If you have ideas how to privide a patch (even a miniscule bandaid) I'd suggest you post on bugs.gentoo.org, as the gentoo-java team is tremendously understaffed. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: Java 8 and remote access

2016-02-01 Thread James
nd old fashion approach, use your checkbook and get *exactly* what you want via the cloud vendors' staff. Then you can edit the gentoo-wiki! > - Grant hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: After logging into a console. text flashes on the screen and returns to the login

2016-01-30 Thread James
d of arm variant can cause many variations on your problem. Make sure you have your processor/resources details. I'd recommend you drop in on gentoo-embedded irc channela as that where most of the arm-jocks hang out. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: Filesystem choice for NVMe SSD

2016-01-26 Thread James
e those excess workstation resources to boost the local cluster. That's kinda my twist (lxqt on the desktop) for single (big problem/data) on gentoo with mesos clusters. Do drop me a line, should that type of usage permeate your thought_cycles. > Best regards, > Andrew Savchenko arigatou, James

[gentoo-user] Re: Blocking sites for some users

2016-01-25 Thread James
12.0.3-r2 as a template, if interested in that fork of Dansguardian. > Squidguard looks like a good alternative. I'll have to look into squidguard. Do post back if this solution works, googling finds mixed feedback on how well that combination of Squid and squidguard works.... > Joost James

[gentoo-user] Re: Blocking sites for some users

2016-01-24 Thread James
latest issues. > Joost hth, James http://www.dansguardian.org

[gentoo-user] Re: Filesystem choice for NVMe SSD

2016-01-24 Thread James
Andrew Savchenko gentoo.org> writes: > 3. Performance. This is natural to strive to get full speed and > minimal latency from such a yummy storage. bcahce? https://bcache.evilpiepirate.org/ > Andrew Savchenko hth, James

[gentoo-user] spike-community-overlay

2016-01-22 Thread James
release (3.2.1). All comments are welcome; if there is no 3.x ebuild anywhere, I guess I'll try my hand at an EAPI-6 ebuild for cassandra. James http://cassandra.apache.org/

[gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Allow work from home?

2016-01-22 Thread James
custom set of iptables rules or a bridge-filter would be keen information to add to a gentoo wiki page on this topic, imho. This could also be a wonderful way for proxy-maintainers to hang in a group and work more closely on things like digesting EAPI-6 and teaming up on more complex ebuild issues. It does like sound fun! James

[gentoo-user] Re: *dev-less gentoo

2016-01-20 Thread James
If you find codes you like, and there is no ebuild for them (eix -R ), then you can easily create an ebuild, most of the time. Complex dependency are a bit trickier. Check out the gentoo devmanual . > Regards, > /Karl Hammar Thanks for the info! ;-) James [1] https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:Proxy_Maintainers

[gentoo-user] Re: How to get rid of 32bits libraries

2016-01-20 Thread James
4-bit only version; is it possible, if so, what is the pathway. > > and app-text/acroread Find an alternative ? Maybe run it remotely on a 32bit or multilib system and display it on the 64 bit only system? hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Allow work from home?

2016-01-20 Thread James
ppreciated, just in case the companies I work for do not have something robust that allows a gentoo workstation to be a remote work companion to whatever they use (windoze, chrome, apple, etc) for a secure solution via remote work connections. (thanks again Grant), James [1] http://www.cendio.com/seamlessrdp

[gentoo-user] Re: *dev-less gentoo

2016-01-19 Thread James
inary coders that are building a Hi Performance Cluster out of C, Rust and a minimized static-dev. So I am very curious as to your specific and detailed motives for this 'static-dev'. If a private note is warranted, feel encourage for that type of response. If this unbounded curiosity of mine is unwelcome, you have my deepest apologies. curiously, James

[gentoo-user] Re: How to get rid of 32bits libraries

2016-01-18 Thread James
ay:: Why so many? The Profile? What are other getting for the number(s) of 32 bit libs? This thread has me curious. Some embedded systems may be desirable to upgrade to only 64 bit libs, besides other similar installs. James

[gentoo-user] OT:: GPU resource utilization

2016-01-18 Thread James
proposal to community for comments. Regards Vikram vdi...@nvidia.com Very exciting news for the Mesos communities! Anyone interested in clusters, containers or clouds on gentoo should keep an eye on the sys-cluster project here at Gentoo. Contributions are also welcome. enjoy, James

[gentoo-user] Re: How to get rid of 32bits libraries

2016-01-17 Thread James
Nikos Chantziaras gmail.com> writes: > > I'd like to get rid of all 32bits libraries. There are only two > > packages which I'd like to keep and which need some 32bits libraries. OK, so I run:: EIX_LIMIT=0 eix -I --only-names | equery hasuse abi_x86_32 | wc -l and get '279'. Maybe I

[gentoo-user] libxml2 conflicts

2016-01-13 Thread James
, I guess I'm curious as to other gentoo-admin philosophies related to autounmask usage and keeping the package.use file reasonable and as concise as possible. Suggestions? James

[gentoo-user] Re: libxml2 conflicts

2016-01-13 Thread James
use/package.use? And both get properly parsed by emerge updates? James

[gentoo-user] Re: showconsole sourcefile

2016-01-11 Thread James
; Unmasking then running "emerge -f showconsole" worked for me. Thanks Neil and Dale Was up late. James

[gentoo-user] showconsole sourcefile

2016-01-10 Thread James
ive I am not aware of ? Vapier worked on it years ago. James

[gentoo-user] Re: package deletions

2016-01-10 Thread James
hanks for all your advice Michael. If this process is made easy and documented, maybe others will show some interests in adopting a few packages, particularly from the maintainer-needed listings. James

[gentoo-user] Re: package deletions

2016-01-09 Thread James
a given package; filing a bug? tia, James

[gentoo-user] package deletions

2016-01-09 Thread James
appreciated. Maybe some why to just search the gentoo-attic by date and/or category and/or name is the way to have a tool to be able to go post-mortem on package removals? James

[gentoo-user] Re: ujson in a virtualenv explodes with undefined symbol: Buffer_AppendShortHexUnchecked

2016-01-08 Thread James
ek|month] -s [keyword] hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: KDEPIM-4.4.2015.06 blockages

2016-01-01 Thread James
ed KDE* and when the system is current installed lxqt or lxde; but that does not appear desirable, in your circumstance. hth, James

[gentoo-user] FS performance comparisons

2015-12-31 Thread James
Some simple File System i/0 results:: http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article=linux-40-hdd=1 hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: Full system encryption on Gentoo

2015-12-31 Thread James
Computing communities are already doing so, privately. I have been personally notified by one such group that they are going to 'open source' their work, in detail, hopefully early 2016, but as soon as practical. Speed optimized, dynamic cluster formation and 100% encrypt-able platforms seem to be converging, imho. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: arp question

2015-12-26 Thread James
P address to generate traffic. > Yes, I already tried that and didn't get any traffic listed. For me, it usually takes a while to find these 'buggers' as most are vendor vestibules in my experience. good hunting, James

[gentoo-user] Re: Problem with openrc-0.18.4 and ifplugd

2015-12-21 Thread James
in light of these dynamic changes and as inter-related issue between where openrc, mount, fstab and mtab will end up, functionally, in the future gentoo scheme? James [1] https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Eudev

[gentoo-user] Re: Hard drive noise

2015-12-19 Thread James
erous tools to monitor and log the temps of drives.. Crappy, or loose (specification) drives will fail faster that better quality drives (statistically). Over ventilation of the chassis or housing containing the drives is always prudent. In a 4 HD bay area, mount no more than (2) HD for best results. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: anyone tried amdgpu (kernel module)

2015-12-19 Thread James
egardless of configuration. Multiple cards in the same system? James

[gentoo-user] Re: icedtea-3.0-openjdk verifiy failed

2015-12-16 Thread James
Hughes) Proxy Maintainer Not sure the protocol, as an ebuild hacker, java is mostly one/two off of the usual portage pathway.. As an ebuild hacker myself I'm looking for a kinder/gentler approach ... guidance? James > > I removed the manifest from /usr/portage/dev-

[gentoo-user] icedtea-3.0-openjdk verifiy failed

2015-12-16 Thread James
? James

[gentoo-user] Re: creating a .9999 ebuild

2015-12-15 Thread James
a few examples ? I'd like to see an example doc on EAPI=6 . builds and such. Dev oriented documents are great but it also helps to have "cookbooks". If something like this exists, even in blog posts or forum links, I'd be grateful for that info. James

[gentoo-user] Re: new English spellchecking dictionaries

2015-12-14 Thread James
e.org/extension-center/english-dictionaries/releases/2015.12.01>. > (That that didn't yet exist when I was trying this, so I was trying to > use various sources, which is one of my excuses for not getting it > done.) It seems that I can post via the web interface to gmane's gentoo-user group, again; yippie! James

[gentoo-user] unexpected interrupt

2015-11-26 Thread James
and the giving (spirit) that comprises "good will" amongst us all. happy thanksgiving, and peace to all! James [1] http://fabbritech.blogspot.com/2013/11/using-ftrace-and-kernelshark-part-2.html

[gentoo-user] BTRFS upgrades (4.4 kernel)

2015-11-11 Thread James
Hello, Many, including myself, are experimenting with btrfs if not using it routinely. I ran across a very interesting list of fixes and recent enhancements, I thought I'd share:: [1] PS (Ralf) I still cannot post via gmane hence the new thread. hth, James [1] http://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail

[gentoo-user] followups via gmane broken

2015-11-06 Thread James
Hello, I can post to the gentoo-user group just fine. But gmane will not allow 'followup'. Anybody else using gmane.org having such issues? James

[gentoo-user] old lappy fix

2015-11-03 Thread James
e too. James http://www.sybausa.com/index.php?route=product/product=64_147_150_id=612

[gentoo-user] Calamares installer

2015-10-31 Thread James
d to be very 'openrc' friendly! For you kids, that's '420 friendly' :: very cool? That's actually the literal, Klingon translation. Has anyone tried this out (calamares)? If so, can you put your (iso) somewhere for wider testing? It even seems our pals @sabayon have caught the calamares bug:: [3]

[gentoo-user] bridge:: ebtables & bridge-utils

2015-10-28 Thread James
and refinements, including basic diagrams. All input is welcome, James [1] http://www.blog.turmair.de/2012/02/a-transparent-firewall-for-intrusion-prevention-and-ddos-mitigation/

[gentoo-user] Re: Gentoo User posting diagrams, graphics?

2015-10-27 Thread James
to the mailing list with specific questions or requests for comments? yes. Hopefully somebody knows of a public service or a web based service where we can experiment, then formulate a proposal to post to bgo? Ideas on how to do this, are most welcome? James [1] http://www.conceptdraw.com/ex

[gentoo-user] Re: Gentoo User posting diagrams, graphics?

2015-10-27 Thread James
James tampabay.rr.com> writes: > > I don't know if anything already exists. > > However, if it is highly specific, a wiki-page or similar might be an > > option where interested parties collaborate with an occasional posting > > to the mailing list with spe

[gentoo-user] Re: Gentoo User posting diagrams, graphics?

2015-10-27 Thread James
Philip Webb ca.inter.net> writes: > > Most graphical mail clients don't display ascii_art correctly. > Yes ! -- when my sig gets echoed back to me occasionally, > the little trolleybus sometimes looks as if it had been in a bad accident. I just tried to reply, keeping your 'trooley router'

[gentoo-user] Gentoo User posting diagrams, graphics?

2015-10-26 Thread James
. Maybe something already exists? Maybe I should then file a bug to get wider "buy-in" from the doc team? Ideas, discussion and examples are appreciated. James

[gentoo-user] Re: Adobe Flash replacement ?

2015-10-23 Thread James
o much big brah for me. @ others:: the owners of the sources still use adobe flash so changing that is their decision and a non-starter. @ competing solutions:: still a work in progress... Thanks for the all the input. have a good weekend, James

[gentoo-user] Adobe Flash replacement ?

2015-10-22 Thread James
Hello, I was just reading about "lighspark" [1] and at first glance, it seems to be a replacement for adobe flash with support for the latest features. Lightspark can be found with:: 'eix -R lightspark' You may also need to run 'eix-remote update' if you have not updated that database of

[gentoo-user] Re: glibc upgrade and firefox/seamonkey issues

2015-10-22 Thread James
g out of sync here. I use to use this string to update:: emerge -uDNvp world Now I use:: emerge -uDNvp --changed-deps=y world It catches more issues. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: Can I suppress the bleep when shutting down?

2015-10-20 Thread James
is is exactly what epatch-user was design for. And you get 'persistence' with this type of patch. In fact, this would be a perfect example to find it's way to the gentoo wiki! Bravo, a frequent nuisance, the sounds, and folks could add lots of patches to shut off differnet annoying sounds

[gentoo-user] Re: Boot Media Admin CD

2015-10-17 Thread James
rt of Gentoo Release Engineering. I sure those folks will "put out" some amazing new install toys! Either way, an "admin cd" in the installation media collection for gentoo, does spark excitement and curiosities and possibilities, kno? James [1] https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:RelEng [2] https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:RelEng_GRS

[gentoo-user] Re: libepoxy fails to compile on arm

2015-10-17 Thread James
f arm expertise, on IRC:: gentoo-embedded. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Boot Media Admin CD

2015-10-15 Thread James
Hello, On the download pages I found this interesting choice for AMD64:: Boot Media Admin CD:: https://www.gentoo.org/downloads/ Anyone know what an .admin cd. is? Anyone tested it yet? curiously, James

[gentoo-user] Re: TCP listen overflows

2015-10-14 Thread James
ound on your net Pentoo linux is also an excellent tool. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: DNS server packages

2015-10-14 Thread James
y it is to make it listen to PostgreSQL. > I'm not overly attached to Bind. Having a DNS server that's easier to > configure and maintain would be appreciated. Here is something that many are playing with:: https://github.com/mesosphere/mesos-dns/blob/master/README.md Many are posting about the wonderfulness and stability of web services even on a smaller cluster. ymmv. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: DNS server packages

2015-10-13 Thread James
ng the globals flag is warranted? Any suggestions on flag minimization? with:: CFLAGS=" -march=native -Os -pipe" I hope I can get the total size @ or below 3 GB, as I have several 4 GB CF cards on hand; other suggestions? James

[gentoo-user] Re: DNS server packages

2015-10-12 Thread James
Alan McKinnon gmail.com> writes: > > I need to setup DNS primary/secondary systems on gentoo. So right now > > I'm looking for a suggested list of packages to install with Bind, > > iptables and DNSSEC-tools as these (2) gentoo dns servers will only > > run the minimum packages to operate

[gentoo-user] bcachefs

2015-10-12 Thread James
Hello, Anyone tested/ deployed bcachefs on gentoo yet? @rich added to your btrfs howtos? It looks very, very cool! enjoy, James http://www.linuxveda.com/2015/08/22/linux-gain-new-file-system-bcachefs/

[gentoo-user] Re: bcachefs

2015-10-12 Thread James
olled (batched) then it just might be a hi perform fs for Solid State HD, regardless of how the electronics/gates are set up. I usually use ext2 for those old CF, but I'm feeling adventuresome with bcachefs. Maybe playing around with bcachefs, will illuminate a btrfs pathway. James [1] http://bcache.evilpiepirate.org/

[gentoo-user] Re: OT:: free pop3 mail box?

2015-10-10 Thread James
gmx.com. Still it's just an external account for testing. More info in the next post. thx, James

[gentoo-user] Re: OT:: free pop3 mail box?

2015-10-10 Thread James
ovider and decided to run > IRedMail in VirtualBox. Now it's ISPconfig on an old laptop in > VirtualBox to server as Mail, Web and local DNS server. This does look perfect for a single static IP:: good to know. thx to all for the help. James

[gentoo-user] DNS server packages

2015-10-10 Thread James
the minimum packages to operate securely? Also, what is the (nominal) minimum amount of RAM needed to keep all routes in ram in these name servers? I also found these wiki pages as resources: https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/BIND https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/BIND/Guide James

[gentoo-user] Re: OT:: free pop3 mail box?

2015-10-08 Thread James
just for completeness on this thread. Perfect for testing mail clients, MTA and such. Thanks! James

[gentoo-user] Re: crossdev issues

2015-10-07 Thread James
Ralf <ralf+gentoo ramses-pyramidenbau.de> writes: > I have some issues building an armv7a toolchain using crossdev. You'll find much more expertise on the gentoo embedded IRC channel for these sorts of issues and in depth expertise on the arm platforms. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: workstation iptables

2015-10-07 Thread James
13v11lpk (protocol 2.0) Not bad for a quick workstation firewall(s). After I get sysctl setup, I'll test a few other verssions and post again. Then wikify these for community consumption. Thanks James

[gentoo-user] OT:: free pop3 mail box?

2015-10-07 Thread James
Folks, I do not want gmail or any other big (brother) organization email. I just need a simple pop3 (small) email box, in case my (underconstruction) email server is not happy. Low traffic. Temporary is fine too. Suggestions most welcome. Tia, James

[gentoo-user] workstation iptables

2015-10-06 Thread James
-j ACCEPT elif [ "$1" = "stop" ] then echo "Stopping firewall..." iptables -F INPUT iptables -P INPUT ACCEPT fi just launched manually as a script. Any good tools to quickly test this firewall from another local workstation? wwr, James

[gentoo-user] ffmpeg cpu flags

2015-10-04 Thread James Cloos
I see that the ffmpeg ebuild requires that mmxext is set if sse is set. Isn't mmxext amd-only? And is there really any value from micromanaging things like that in an ebuild? -JimC -- James Cloos <cl...@jhcloos.com> OpenPGP: 0x997A9F17ED7DAEA6

[gentoo-user] Re: dynamic deps, wtf are they exactly

2015-09-29 Thread James
way to gentoo so these problem in only going to grow. Oddly enough, I feel like and uneducated admin in these matters. But, I do now have several major corps that want me to be a temporary consultant on cluster problems. We shall see. We shall see what's what. wwr, James

[gentoo-user] Re: dynamic deps, wtf are they exactly

2015-09-29 Thread James
Martin Vaeth mvath.de> writes: > > James tampabay.rr.com> wrote: > > > > Basically from my point of view, something like TUP [1] is needed so > > that at dependency check time you only list files that need > > attention (linking, loading, compiling

[gentoo-user] Re: Major site redesign, SEO, and 301 redirects

2015-09-29 Thread James
ould force this contractor to take a large liability policy, in the name of your company, should things go really fubar caveat emptor! hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: dynamic deps, wtf are they exactly

2015-09-27 Thread James
of unravelling these aforementioned issues, and other issues, from the myriad of codes, packages and strategies for distributed computing. hth, James [1] http://gittup.org/tup/ [2] http://asic-linux.com.mx/~izto/checkinstall/ [3] https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:Package_Manager_Specification [4] https://blogs.gentoo.org/blueness/2014/08/

[gentoo-user] Re: Dynamically change PORTAGE_TMPDIR via bashrc?

2015-09-26 Thread James
. I have been following 'bcache' as an interesting addition to complex compiling scenarios. I'm not certain how it will help your 'wild ideas', but it is worth a look, imho [1] hth, James [1] http://bcache.evilpiepirate.org/

[gentoo-user] Re: Dynamically change PORTAGE_TMPDIR via bashrc?

2015-09-26 Thread James
im in these waters pretty much every day, looking for conclusions......still looking.. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: update problems

2015-09-22 Thread James
o at least identify the (-1) installed packages. I know we have 'equery depends' but that does not traverse the entire list of installed packages, or did I miss that syntax? Any ideas on that sort of (-1) parsing are keenly appreciated ? James

[gentoo-user] Re: update problems

2015-09-22 Thread James
s on the developer profile; a list of additional packages only or some other keen settings and other goodies ? James

[gentoo-user] Re: update problems

2015-09-22 Thread James
ught I understood the problem and then lost focus? > Just doing that alone would probably triage a > large number of issues that confuse users which makes them somewhat > happier and cuts down on list traffic. and take our fun away? Now you're moving to my side of the installer issue? ;-) James

[gentoo-user] Re: update problems

2015-09-22 Thread James
on form of update, probably, used by gentoo users. So how to best ferret out those oneshot packages for update; and that's if they should be updated semantics on that? James

[gentoo-user] Re: EIX_LIMIT_COMPACT=0

2015-09-21 Thread James
setting EIX_LIMIT_COMPACT on the command line and in > /etc/eixrc/00-eixrc, as root and as a normal user. Hey thks bryan, Command line does work. (too early). The config file in /etc/eixrc/00-eixrc is not working. curious. I'm going to reinstall a few things That fixed it, I deleted the config file and recreated it thx. James

[gentoo-user] Re: SystemTap failing on basic check

2015-09-21 Thread James
ith other tools. ' eix -cC dev-util' will yeild a short description of the codes/tools found in dev-util. good hunting! James

[gentoo-user] EIX_LIMIT_COMPACT=0

2015-09-21 Thread James
, to no avail. Can somebody confirm this (i did run eix-update). Bug, or did I miss something? James

[gentoo-user] Re: update problems

2015-09-20 Thread James
rom the world file? I cannot seem to find that script James

[gentoo-user] Re: npm: ERR! cb() never called!

2015-09-18 Thread James
least. I just can't believe folks this smart that can code are such a bunch of fools Package manager? These folks need a class in manners, ethics and common sense. Rant on, Michael, Rant on! hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: new machine : case + power

2015-09-17 Thread james
you, that like to show off at parties. Specs are done, but it will be approaching 3000 W, have 8 channels and should radically enhance your 'dance moves'! Me, I would *never* put an old crappy standard 400 watt power supply on a new 4.3 GHz system. ymmv PPS, I really enjoy (too much) the pedantic beat down, but I'm done on this one, so rave_on, ? James

[gentoo-user] Re: new machine : case + power

2015-09-17 Thread james
ster that if the 350W rig is running off a 500W supply. Lots of quality capacitors in the PS minimize these effects. If the PS is rated as extremely efficient (compared to other PS) then it has better quality components inside the PS (they react faster to transients). caveat emptor! Size does matter for a long and happy life:: ;-) James

[gentoo-user] Re: Quick check on net-print/hplip-3.14.10

2015-09-17 Thread james
connector broke, inside. Stange failure, so I just tape the ethernet cable. You got somthing weird. Check the data cable, as I assumed it was USB. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: new machine : case + power

2015-09-17 Thread james
Alan McKinnon gmail.com> writes: > On 17/09/2015 16:09, james wrote: > > Huh? You really should stay in the E domain, for accuracy and not > > confusing the readers. > I'm not familiar with the term "E" Aren't you an EE, amongst other talents? Electricity an

[gentoo-user] Re: portage directory ownerships?

2015-09-16 Thread james
's features to push out updates. I just gotta get this straight, consistent and keep things seperate in my mind, because being an old fart, reading lots of codes, sometimes I forget the origins of hacks. (yea yea document the code you old hack) All suggestions welcome. TIA, James

[gentoo-user] Re: new machine : case + power

2015-09-16 Thread james
ve is adequate and tested. Put a large light on the UPS. Yank the power cord of the UPS to the wall and you should not see a flicker nor deeming of the light of the bulb; thats a good UPS. UPS protects ALL your electronics, but never printers as their power draw surges can easily fry a smaller UPS. hth, James

[gentoo-user] Re: portage directory ownerships?

2015-09-15 Thread james
d look at the code but everything is working fine. > > > In my /usr/local/portage and it's subdirs where I hack on many > > > ebuild, portage.portage owns everything.? > > > > Make your life easy, chaown that stuff to james > > I personally prefer root:root

[gentoo-user] Re: OT: GCC 5 Offloading

2015-09-15 Thread james
e some time to digest/test/regress/obsess on all of this information and let's start a new thread. THANKS! James [1] http://gpo.zugaina.org/sys-devel/gcc

[gentoo-user] Re: Gentoo net0 - auto resetting - very impressed

2015-09-15 Thread james
erlays (ebuilds) that cover a range of brother printers, should you desire to hack that route. hth, James

[gentoo-user] portage directory ownerships?

2015-09-15 Thread james
cannot remember ever looking at this James

[gentoo-user] Re: sys-fs/-MERGING-static-dev installed but unable to find it

2015-09-14 Thread james
ny. Currently, I run 'eix-remote' update to update the overlays, so does 'emaint all' properly update the overlay contents like 'eix-remote update'; I have never dug into these news updating caveats since we migrated to git? hth, James

[gentoo-user] OT: GCC 5 Offloading

2015-09-14 Thread james
os-distcc. Also, per this doc [1] you can get your own gentoo overlay to put things up for wider experimentation, if you like. [1] https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:Overlays/Dev_Guide Very cool, what you have done, James

[gentoo-user] Re: new computer : any advice ?

2015-09-10 Thread james
lves. I not pushing expenditures of any kind on any hardware. Caveat Emptor. James

[gentoo-user] Re: new computer : any advice ?

2015-09-10 Thread james
something wonderful, so . keep the faith.. bro. ;-) wwr, James [1] http://blog.cafarelli.fr/2015/09/testing-clang-3-7-0-openmp-support/

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