MV Shutdown

2011-04-27 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
Greetings. Does anyone have experience with either G4 or destek that they would like to share. It would be nice to support a local org. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman

Re: Souhegan High School

2010-03-28 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
? Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: Looking for stuff that you forgot to throw out

2009-11-29 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
cards might work: Netgear FA510 Ethernet card, drivers on floppy USB 2.0 dual port USB card, might be able to find drivers Available for loan, Nashua. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http

Re: Looking for stuff that you forgot to throw out

2009-11-29 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
the old laptop memory! I am available Monday, Thursday, and Friday evenings this week. Are any of those nights good? Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: FWIW: The bigger picture... Or why I have been asking a lot of questions lately...

2009-10-13 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
into 16 parts. Start sending the first part as soon as it is completed. If both of these things worked, you would be 4X faster. Better than standing pat. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org

Re: FWIW: The bigger picture... Or why I have been asking a lot of questions lately...

2009-10-11 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
is Apple interested? Faster FFT, faster MP3 translation, longer battery life. A very high payoff. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: CALL FOR HELP: Software Freedom Day THIS SATURDAY in Manchester!

2009-09-18 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
. Two extra monitors for the laptop, 3 chairs, card table, and sample copy of users' manual round it out. It would help if I could get the monitors in the shade. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http

Re: CALL FOR HELP: Software Freedom Day THIS SATURDAY in Manchester!

2009-09-18 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
that done tonight. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: CALL FOR HELP: Software Freedom Day THIS SATURDAY in Manchester!

2009-09-18 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
are used to the free application, the system that boots it up makes no difference. Firefox, OpenOffice, Qcad, and a number of others are making that happen. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http

Re: Wifi @ Nashua Library?

2009-08-26 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
the firewall was changed to allow all of its listed services (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, IMAP, IMAPS, LDAP, IPP, NFS, NIS, SSH), I got on. Not being very patient, I never went back to see which of them had to be on. (They cut you off without warning if your download reaches 1 GB.) Jim Kuzdrall

Re: strange system clock issues

2009-08-26 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
the battery. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: Minor disaster recovery

2009-08-12 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
. You would not know if a seldom-used file had a flaw in it. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: OT: Continuous mode UPSes

2009-04-20 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
to an irreversible lead sulphide build-up on the plates if they are only partially discharged and recharged several cycles. Also, some of them don't like continuous trickle charge. (This is from vague memories, so double-check before accepting it as accurate.) Jim Kuzdrall

Re: OT: Employment Security Options

2009-04-18 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
On Friday 17 April 2009 23:25, virgins...@vfemail.net wrote: From: Jim Kuzdrall gnh...@intrel.com Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:32:56 -0400 My wife made a suggestion that seldom gets discussed, guilds. The medieval guilds established several tough-to-reach competence grades

OT: Employment Security Options

2009-04-17 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
, etc. Might this concept be modified, updated, and revised to meet the needs of today's technical experts? Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: Out of memory while booting? update

2009-04-07 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
facilities while residing in the first 16MB of RAM. (MSDOS uses fewer hardware facilities but resides in the first 640K.) If either of these load and operate without a problem, the high memory address lines are likely malfunctioning. Jim Kuzdrall

Re: Out of memory while booting?

2009-04-03 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
. Things have changed a lot since I designed computers, but perhaps this insight will lead to a solution. Please report what you eventually find. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman

Re: [SPAM-45] Meaning of GNU find options: -mtime, -ctime, -atime

2009-04-02 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
in and learn how exactly this works. Here's what I found (no pun intended). If anyone finds any mistakes in this description, please holler... loudly. :) Nice, clearly written summary. Thanks. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss

Re: ARTICLE - Awk and Sed One-Liners Explained

2009-02-20 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
On Thursday 19 February 2009 13:21, Michael ODonnell wrote: In light of the occasional questions here about sed and awk this article seems worth a mention: http://www.osnews.com/story/21004/Awk_and_Sed_One-Liners_Explained Thanks for the link. I got them all downloaded for study. Jim

Re: Ethernet NICs w/ USB host attach?

2009-01-23 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
and results. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 15 Jan, Help!!! Org Meeting at MerriLUG

2009-01-14 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
coordinator and get them off to a good start with a long list of topics and speaker suggestions.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 15 Jan, Help!!! Org Meeting at MerriLUG

2009-01-10 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
coordinator and get them off to a good start with a long list of topics and speaker suggestions.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www

Re: On portable C programming

2009-01-09 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
. (Incidently, the pointer array I mentioned in an earlier post is not needed. The programs can read and write data directly to the host's structs.) Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman

Re: On portable C programming (was: libraw1394 struct layouts...)

2009-01-08 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
, but using the functions is easy. Jim Kuzdrall P.S. If anyone wants this numeric transfer technique as this month's topic for MerriLUG, let me know before noon today, 08 Jan, when the notice goes out. ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 15 Jan, Dinner at Martha's

2009-01-08 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
around the dining table. Enjoy!   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall gnh...@intrel.com

Re: On portable C programming (was: libraw1394 struct layouts...)

2009-01-08 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
or the kernel developers. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/ ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 18 Dec, What happened to 2008?

2008-12-17 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
function rooms fully engaged during the busy holiday season, we will use this opportunity for some friendly visiting around the dining table. Enjoy!   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 18 Dec, What happened to 2008?

2008-12-11 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
function rooms fully engaged during the busy holiday season, we will use this opportunity for some friendly visiting around the dining table. Enjoy!   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 20 Nov, Photographic prowess via Linux tools

2008-11-19 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
) - Screen prints from photos: Make solid color-area representation of your photo for a logo, icon, or poster. Inkscape turns you into a budding Andy Warhol - or better. Example: http://duffy.fedorapeople.org/temp/photo-to-vector/maasai-woman.jpg.png   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 20 Nov, Photographic prowess via Linux tools

2008-11-13 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
) - Screen prints from photos: Make solid color-area representation of your photo for a logo, icon, or poster. Inkscape turns you into a budding Andy Warhol - or better. Example: http://duffy.fedorapeople.org/temp/photo-to-vector/maasai-woman.jpg.png   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate

Re: Old rackmount equipment?

2008-10-20 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
(can be powered), and another 7.5 racked 6809 computer that can be powered. All these things draw lots of power. They are in Nashua. You are welcome to have them for free if they suit. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 16 Oct, Communicating with Pidgins

2008-10-15 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
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[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 16 Oct, Communicating with Pidgins

2008-10-09 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
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[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 18 Sep, OpenStreetMap

2008-09-17 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
, not a 40 pound stadium zoom camera.) RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating. !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 18 Sep, OpenStreetMap

2008-09-11 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
, not a 40 pound stadium zoom camera.) RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating. !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 21 Aug, Linux is Finished?

2008-08-20 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
(or maybe NATO) decree that all new computer designs include a debugged Linux installer, as is done for Microsoft products? Come along for a pleasant summer evening in good company. Ponder the future and what we can do about it. RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating

Re: Laptop external power from batteries (DC/DC)

2008-08-18 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
. I looked at www.mpja.com for something DC-to-DC, but they don't seem to have anything at the moment. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 21 Aug, Linux is Finished?

2008-08-14 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
Nations (or maybe NATO) decree that all new computer designs include a debugged Linux installer, as is done for Microsoft products? Come along for a pleasant summer evening in good company. Ponder the future and what we can do about it. ? RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate

Low Power User Squeaks Up

2008-08-02 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
Space Telescope. (Just another example of an OO application with wide general appeal.) Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 17 Jul, Open Source Advocacy - Want to Help?

2008-07-16 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
the two step Open Source route. Take them to Perrerell or, better yet, get your local public library involved! Mark will get you started. RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating. !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions

Re: System Recovery

2008-07-15 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
(hda, sda, whatever). (WARNING: This will *DESTROY ALL DATA* on the disk.) Curious. Why not use the non-destructive badblocks write option -n? Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 17 Jul, Open Source Advocacy - Want to Help?

2008-07-10 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
the two step Open Source route. Take them to Perrerell or, better yet, get your local public library involved! Mark will get you started. RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating. !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 19 Jun, MySQL: The Whys, Whats, and Watch-outs

2008-06-18 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
-saving tip for your specific application. RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating. !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 19 Jun, MySQL: The Whys, Whats, and Watch-outs

2008-06-12 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
-saving tip for your specific application. RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating. !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL

Re: Good tool for archiving to media?

2008-05-29 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
the command line and accept scripts! Just a suggestion in case you hadn't run across it. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: kded artsd

2008-05-22 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
getting things reset.) Someone with more savvy might give reasons why these changes worked. My system: Linux 2.6.11.4-21.17-smp KDE 3.4.0 Level b SuSE 9.3 Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 15 May, Digital Audio Workstations on Linux

2008-05-14 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
summary of installation and configuration demonstration of Rosegarden (MIDI-sequencing program) demonstration of Ardour, a Linux-based DAW, is likely ? RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating. ?!!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 15 May, Digital Audio Workstations on Linux

2008-05-08 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
summary of installation and configuration demonstration of Rosegarden (MIDI-sequencing program) demonstration of Ardour, a Linux-based DAW, is likely ? RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating. ?!!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know

PCB Design (was Computer repair shop)

2008-05-05 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
-grid-array packages. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: [SPAM-30] howto determine processor characteristics from cli

2008-04-17 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
. Since disk I/O is the slowest portion of current computers, the more of the recently used programs or documents the operating system can retain in RAM, the faster the computer responds. My advice: buy the memory. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 17 Apr, SELinux: Confining the User

2008-04-16 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
that can be used to write your own custom policy, to either confine a user or confine an application.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 17 Apr, SELinux: Confining the User

2008-04-10 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
that can be used to write your own custom policy, to either confine a user or confine an application.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www

Re: The Silent Woman

2008-04-03 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
had the first 4 installed. (plain was the one mv needs.) That was it. Thanks to the lug members for all the other suggestions too. Any of them could have been the key. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss

The Silent Woman

2008-04-02 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
? Desperate Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: The Silent Woman

2008-04-02 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
starting a complete reinstall. Any suggests as to which packages are involved? Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 20 Mar, Dinner at Martha's

2008-03-19 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
the dining table. Enjoy!   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 20 Mar, Dinner at Martha's

2008-03-13 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
around the dining table. Enjoy!   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Laptop Saved! (was RAM Mapping Script)

2008-03-06 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
On Wednesday 05 March 2008 21:38, Bill McGonigle wrote: Nice detective work, Jim! On Mar 5, 2008, at 16:28, Jim Kuzdrall wrote: The drive tested the same at 20C with either the -c or -c -c options. Did you happen to interrogate the S.M.A.R.T status during this process? Usually when

Re: Laptop Saved! (was RAM Mapping Script)

2008-03-06 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
recovering any data.The goal is no-work, no-cost, no-pollution, no-worry. (Just drill a couple of .25 holes in the unit to let the solvent in.) This would be a personal/small office solution, not a large scale commercial solution. Jim Kuzdrall

Laptop Saved! (was RAM Mapping Script)

2008-03-05 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
hr .. $2280.00 Book Understanding the Linux Kernel 49.95 Ice cream to sooth nerves (6 times)33.37 Replacement hard drive (160GB) 93.75 Rebate from wife for saving environment -22.78 Total 2434.29 Jim Kuzdrall

Re: Laptop Saved! (was RAM Mapping Script)

2008-03-05 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
somewhat. One spring we has a tuition riot because $900/semester tuition was too damn much. Thanks to everybody for this help and to the list in general for perpetuating the spirit of sharing and helping. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list

Re: RAM Mapping Script

2008-03-03 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
to recompile a kernel with some of my own assembly language code included. Jim Kuzdrall Would the 2.6 kernel necessarily -- Coleman Kane ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: Laptop Screw Mangement (Was: RAM Mapping Script)

2008-03-03 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
. I've been using ice cube trays, but I did once bump the end of one... oh, boy. I've always used butter tubs. Nice covers. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug

RAM Mapping Script

2008-03-02 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: RAM Mapping Script

2008-03-02 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
On Sunday 02 March 2008 09:18, Kevin D. Clark wrote: Jim Kuzdrall writes: The error occurs at address 64h. The memory test from the SuSE 9.3 installation CD reports 5 memory errors at this location in 250 passes (90 hours of testing). The same testing program reports no errors

Re: RAM Mapping Script

2008-03-02 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
On Sunday 02 March 2008 13:28, Ben Scott wrote: On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 7:53 AM, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Dell 2650 with one byte of bad RAM. I take it you mean a Dell Inspriron 2650, and not a Dell PowerEdge 2650. Yup. If you've got a DIMM installed

Re: RAM Mapping Script

2008-03-02 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
There is nothing resembling memmap or any related thing on this Linux system So, the next thing to try is a program that executes right after boot and puts 128 bytes of zeros on the stack and stays in the background doing nothing. Jim Kuzdrall

[GNHLUG] POSTPONED! MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 21 Feb, MySQL: The Whys, Whats, and Watch-outs

2008-02-21 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
send a postposted message to gnhlug-annouce/-discuss, but haven't see it yet. Can someone flush the the queue? Thanks. -marc On Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 1:09 PM, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wednesday 13 February 2008 12:47, Marc Nozell wrote: On Wed, 2008-02-13 at 11:17 -0500, Ben

[GNHLUG] POSTPONED - SORT OF! MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 21 Feb, MySQL: The Whys, Whats, and Watch-outs

2008-02-21 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
the the queue? Thanks. -marc On Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 1:09 PM, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wednesday 13 February 2008 12:47, Marc Nozell wrote: On Wed, 2008-02-13 at 11:17 -0500, Ben Scott wrote: The draft announcement looks good to me. I'm fine with it. How to do

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 21 Feb, MySQL: The Whys, Whats, and Watch-outs

2008-02-20 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
-saving tip for your specific application.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 21 Feb, MySQL: The Whys, Whats, and Watch-outs

2008-02-14 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
or a time-saving tip for your specific application.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL

LXF Magazine DVD Index

2008-02-12 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
Greetings, The bash script which follows builds an index of all source code files shipped on the DVDs that come with a subscription to Linux Format magazine. I searched in vain for one on the Internet without luck. I hope I didn't overlook something better. The DVDs are a great

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 17 Jan, Python? Why should I care?

2008-01-16 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 17 Jan, Python? Why should I care?

2008-01-10 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 20 Dec, Mind and Body Food at Martha's

2007-12-19 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
Hilton's dog. Since our generous host usually has the upstairs function rooms fully engaged during the busy holiday season, we will use this opportunity for some friendly conversation around the dining table. Enjoy!   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you

Re: New Edisons? Was: [OT] Simple math considered physics

2007-11-25 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
On Saturday 24 November 2007 23:47, Ben Scott wrote: On Nov 24, 2007 8:56 PM, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try this on for an idea: Linus' lasting contribution may be the concept of collaborative, open technical development using the Web or some other egalitarian communication

Re: New Edisons? Was: [OT] Simple math considered physics

2007-11-24 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
will go on a limb and predict that this will be a model for many significant developments in the future - and certainly not at all restricted to the Linux operating system or software. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss

Re: New Edisons? Was: [OT] Simple math considered physics

2007-11-24 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
technologies to produce the automobile was disruptive. But it is sometimes hard to draw a clean line. Certainly, travel beyond the speed of light would be disruptive. I am presently reading the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. It parallels your synopsis of Edison. Jim Kuzdrall

Re: [OT] Simple math considered physics

2007-11-23 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
an expensive doll that gave out a Whaaah sound when tipped over. My brother and I convinced her that her baby would not be crying unless there was something wrong with it. So, my good hearted sister gave permission to operate. My mother was not pleased. Jim Kuzdrall

Linux Math software (was Simple math considered physics...)

2007-11-22 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
, and even when asked to add up the grocery bills, he is looking for a piece of wood to do the arthmetic on. The habit is ingrained, I guess. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman

Re: [OT] Simple math considered physics; turns out it's fun, not harmful

2007-11-22 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
those big league pitchers so hard to hit. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: [OT] Simple math considered physics

2007-11-22 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
composers. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: [OT] Simple math considered physics; turns out it's fun, not harmful

2007-11-21 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
guess. And fun. The difference between pure math, applied math, and physics is probably too OT for this forum. But interesting. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo

LinkedIn (...small GNHLUG logos)

2007-11-17 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
, but it identifies me as a middle-class professional and, should times get tough, people might get nasty.  The less information the world has about me, the safer I feel. How about you? There I go. A paranoid over-reaction again. Jim Kuzdrall

Software Freedom Scores!

2007-11-14 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
people using open source software on Windows. Then, since few users deal with the operating system other than clicking icons, it would be painless to switch to Linux, motivated by licensing cost savings - especially for an office. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug

Re: Power supply monitoring in Linux?

2007-11-09 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
supplies with a fly lead off to some interrupt node on the motherboard. All plug-in stuff, no soldering or trace cutting. Costs money, though. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 15 Nov, Cascading Style Sheets

2007-11-08 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
and references for further study.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Getting file sizes

2007-10-22 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
actually know an answer to this one. (Very rare) Go to directory of interest and try du -shc *.txt Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: Getting file sizes

2007-10-22 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
On Monday 22 October 2007 09:36, Kent Johnson wrote: Jim Kuzdrall wrote: On Monday 22 October 2007 09:11, Kent Johnson wrote: How can I get the total size, in K, of all files in a directory that match a pattern? For example, I have a dir with ~5000 files, I would like to know

Re: Lawsuits, Red Hat, yummy....

2007-10-19 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
the idea. But the thread has already done a good job critiquing that, so I will stifle my rant. Jim Kuzdrall P.S. If you are interested, look up patents 4,401,104; 5,574,287; and 6,190,377. My latest (and most significant) is still being evaluated for a Secrecy Order prior to publication

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 18 Oct, Putting LPs, tapes, 45s on digital media

2007-10-17 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [OT] Robotics reasources

2007-10-17 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
, their advertisers offer a wide variety of kits and parts. www.nutsvolts.com Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 18 Oct, Putting LPs, tapes, 45s on digital media

2007-10-11 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim Kuzdrall [EMAIL PROTECTED

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 20 Sep, OpenOffice Styles - for groff fans and real people too

2007-09-19 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
Who  : Jim Kuzdrall, Intrel Service Company What : Introduction to OO styles and some handy simplifications Where: Martha's Exchange Day  : Thur 20 Sep **Tomorrow** Time : 6:00 PM for grub, 7:30 PM for discussion :: Overview     Overwhelmed by formatting choices in OpenOffice Writer

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 20 Sep, OpenOffice Styles - for groff fans and real people too

2007-09-14 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
Who  : Jim Kuzdrall, Intrel Service Company What : Introduction to OO styles and some handy simplifications Where: Martha's Exchange Day  : Thur 20 Sep **Next Week** Time : 6:00 PM for grub, 7:30 PM for discussion :: Overview     Overwhelmed by formatting choices in OpenOffice Writer

Re: I've got to get organized.

2007-08-13 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
be the same. If so, free yourself of all unnecessary communications. And yes, stay very, very organized. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/

Re: [OT] Charging UPS batteries outside the UPS

2007-08-07 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
. Most batteries, particularly lead-acid batteries, self discharge whether connected or not. Keeping them in the refrigerator helps - if you can get the cooperation of the rest of the household. Jim Kuzdrall ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 19 Jul, Trawling for Titillating Topics

2007-07-18 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
in good company. Ponder the future and what we can do about it.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim

[GNHLUG] MerriLUG Nashua, Thur 19 Jul, Trawling for Titillating Topics

2007-07-12 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
in good company. Ponder the future and what we can do about it.   RSVP to Jim Kuzdrall for dinner to assure adequate seating.  !!! If you are not a Regular Attendee (50%), please let me know. !!! Driving directions: http://wiki.gnhlug.org/twiki2/bin/view/Www/PlaceMarthasExchange Thanks, Jim

Destroying a hard drive

2007-07-11 Thread Jim Kuzdrall
the magnetization in an oven? Our kitchen oven goes to 270C (520F) or so, but magnetite requires 560C. Cobalt compounds are higher. Using a Bernz-O-Matic torch would simplify disassembly - just remove the cover. Not that I have anything to hide, you understand. Just curious. Jim Kuzdrall

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