Re: [linux] password keepers

2024-03-21 Thread Jean-Francois Messier via linux
I have been using Bitwarden for several years now. My main move to Bitwarden was the fact it is all open source, available to be installed locally on my own servers if I want, and that it was much cheaper than any other solution. I can give some demos, but to give demos of some advanced features,

[linux] AD-based authentication for wireless access points

2024-02-02 Thread Jean-Francois Messier via linux
I have a laptop that works rather well with Linux, but the wireless connection, working fine at home, has issues on an access point that uses AD-based credentials to grant access. In some failed logins, I saw somewhere an error about expired certificates. Since this time, I never managed to login

Re: [linux] Linux-Ottawa / NCF collaboration

2024-01-25 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I would call this a MAJOR obstacle. If Freenet/NCF is hoping to get money from everyone joining this list on an annual basis, although OCLUG gave them thousands of dollars already, we should dissociate from Freenet/NCF. The decision to send the money to NCF was an honest mistake, but let's not

[linux] Opportunities to re-fit used laptops / computers with Linux ???

2023-09-04 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
As I'm retired and have more time available, one thing I was considering was the re-fitting of laptops with Linux to re-distribute to our communities. Does anyone have a web or email address that could tell me more about such opportunities within Ottawa / Gatineau ? Thank You :-)

Re: [linux] OCLUG meeting Thursday June 1st 2023

2023-05-31 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
Do we have a meeting tomorrow night, June 1st 2023 ? If so, can the web site be updated and can the details be sent perhaps to the mailing list ? Thank You :-) To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscr...@linux-ottawa.org To get help send a blank message to

Re: [linux] Result of the OCLUG motion to dissolve

2023-04-10 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
How will the funding of the web site and wiki will work ? Informal donations, pass the hat at in-person meetings, other ideas ?  On 2023-04-09T18:46:58.000-04:00, James wrote: > On 2023-04-09 17:43, Znoteer wrote: >>  On Sun, Apr 09, 2023 at 04:19:37PM -0400, Tug Williams wrote: >>   >>>   The 

Re: [linux] Re: reMarkable 2

2023-03-05 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
Sounds very interesting. I also understand that this linuxwacom project can turn your device into an input device to other graphical apps like GIMP so the move of your hands is much more natural than whatever you could you with a usual mouse. I'm looking forward to see such demo. Thanks

[linux] Presentation file for tonight

2023-03-02 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I want to send this file (http or otherwise) so that it can be copied to the linux-ottawa.org web site. Can someone tell me how to proceed ? I just don't want to overload everyone by sending it to the list. Thanks :-) To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscr...@linux-ottawa.org

[linux] Linux friendly device

2023-01-30 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I have been using a write-mostly device, one used to jot down hand-written notes in a completely paperless way. I am talking about the reMarkable 2. This device, although it has applications under Windows/MacOS, but not Linux just yet, runs itself under Linux, and There are multiple utilities

[linux] SSC is hiring

2022-11-14 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
ment of Canada. As I already work in Linux / Unix for SSC, if you have questions, you can send me those. If I cannot answer them, I will redirect you as needed.    Thank you and have a great day. Jean-Francois Messier j...@messier.ca

Re: [linux] Meeting tonight

2022-11-01 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
Yeah, actually, this is not tonight, but Thursday night. I stand corrected. On 2022-11-01T11:36:26.000-04:00, Jean-Francois Messier wrote: > Do we have any topic, location, hours for tonight meeting ?  >  > Thanks :-) >  > JF Messier (j...@messier.ca)

[linux] Meeting tonight

2022-11-01 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
Do we have any topic, location, hours for tonight meeting ?  Thanks :-) JF Messier (j...@messier.ca)

[linux] Details for tomorrow's meeting ?

2022-10-05 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
In-person, or only online ? And how to connect ? Thanks :-) Jean-Francois Messier j...@messier.ca To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscr...@linux-ottawa.org To get help send a blank message to linux+h...@linux-ottawa.org To visit the archives: https://lists.linux-ottawa.org

Re: [linux] Anybody from OttawaU on the meet.jit.si ?

2022-09-01 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
We do not hear anyone from OttawaU. Is this normal ? On 2022-09-01 19:26, J C Nash wrote: Seems like we've been able to start the jit.si link. JN On 2022-09-01 19:12, Jean-Francois Messier wrote: We are on the video call , but we do not see anybody from Ottawa U. Thanks

[linux] Anybody from OttawaU on the meet.jit.si ?

2022-09-01 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
We are on the video call , but we do not see anybody from Ottawa U. Thanks :-) To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscr...@linux-ottawa.org To get help send a blank message to linux+h...@linux-ottawa.org To visit the archives: https://lists.linux-ottawa.org

[linux] Do we have a place to meet virtually ?

2022-08-04 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I did not see anything about the meeting URL. If not, I can start something on meet.jit.si Thanks :-) To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscr...@linux-ottawa.org To get help send a blank message to linux+h...@linux-ottawa.org To visit the archives:

Re: [linux] HDMI video capture external device under Linux

2022-07-30 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
eo capture devices in a Linux environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_4Bm8AzSXM On 2022-07-29 23:32, Jean-Francois Messier wrote: I am looking for a good (!) video capture device that can capture HDMI output from a computer, Chromebook, Android cell phone, etc.. Anything that h

[linux] HDMI video capture external device under Linux

2022-07-29 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I am looking for a good (!) video capture device that can capture HDMI output from a computer, Chromebook, Android cell phone, etc.. Anything that has an HDMI output port. This is to do screen snapshots and video capture for demonstrations. I realized I will not be able to demonstrate

Re: [linux] Meeting next week (August 4th)

2022-07-29 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
that there is a GUI-based version of the software to create a USB key, instead of the command line-only version which was used for a while already. On 2022-07-29 07:44, Jean-Francois Messier wrote: In a recent email, it was said that the meeting was to be cancelled, because of a lack of subjects

[linux] Meeting next week (August 4th)

2022-07-29 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
In a recent email, it was said that the meeting was to be cancelled, because of a lack of subjects / presenters. I am preparing a presentation for Linux-Gatineau about Ventoy, this tool that will make a USB key easy to maintain to install multiple distributions from ISO files. You can have as

[linux] Meeting tonight ?

2022-06-02 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
We did not see any code for tonight's meeting. Or did I miss something ? Thanks JF To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscr...@linux-ottawa.org To get help send a blank message to linux+h...@linux-ottawa.org To visit the archives: https://lists.linux-ottawa.org

[linux] Openings for IT-03 positions at SSC

2022-05-11 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
arious fields. The pay rates are published on Treasury Board's web site: https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=1#tocxx312259 For an IT-03 (formerly CS-03), the annual pay rate goes from $ 88, 683 to $ 110, 182 Thank You :-) Jean-Francois Messier

Re: [linux] September 2021 Meeting - 2021-09-02 @ 19:00

2021-09-02 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I connected on the link, and it says that the next meeting is on 2021-06-03. This will be tomorrow, Friday. What about tonight ? Or am I too early ? On 2021-08-29 9:41 p.m., Scott Murphy wrote: When: Thursday, September 2, 2021 Time: 19:00 Where: jitsi video conference For those new to

[linux] recommendation for a graphic card and DisplayLink external adapters

2021-08-23 Thread jean-Francois Messier
. Is this true ? Any issue ? Could this be a good/easy replacement for a video board ? Thank You :-) Jean-Francois Messier To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscr...@linux-ottawa.org To get help send a blank message to linux+h...@linux-ottawa.org To visit the archives: https://lists.linux

[linux] Multiple sites and URL on a single Apache server

2021-07-16 Thread jean-Francois Messier
/app2 - vps3.messier.ca that would point to /var/www/app3 I want to re-use a VPS on multiple small applications, and I do not want to use strange port numbers. Thanks :-) Jean-Francois Messier To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscr...@linux-ottawa.org To get help send a blank

Re: [linux] expansion of tilde for home directory

2021-06-17 Thread jean-Francois Messier
I would also assume that if this command was run as root it would not work, as root's home directory is /root. Same for any other user whose home directory is not under /home. Perhaps a few-lines script would first have to grep the login ID from /etc/passwd (read-only, so OK), parse the line to

Re: [linux] reMarkable 2 paper tablet

2021-06-04 Thread jean-Francois Messier
Actually, there are many players in this field, and I actually bought another, previously. This is the NewYES Notebook. You write with a special pen, that you can use either with an ink like on their pages, or you can use the plastic end, which works on a re-usable drawing surface. My problems are

Re: [linux] reMarkable 2 paper tablet

2021-06-03 Thread jean-Francois Messier
ing between reMarkable tablet and reMarkable apps for >>>> MacOS, Windows 7 and newer, iOS, and Android >>> Linux too? >>> >>> Jun. 3, 2021 19:49:20 jean-Francois Messier : >>> I am currently shopping for one of those tablets where you write on the >

[linux] reMarkable 2 paper tablet

2021-06-03 Thread jean-Francois Messier
a flavor of Android. Did anyone else have experience with such devices, good or bad, and what brand name do you have ? The reMarkable 2 is on the pricey side, for what I can see, but it looks like it is worth it. Anyway, lemme know what you use (if any).. Thanks :-) Jean-Francois Messier

Re: [linux] rsync to backup phone

2021-04-06 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
My guess is that this is because of the type of mount / filesystem. I have similar issues when syncing with Beyond Compare v4. It cannot do any file operation other than reading.Sent from my Cell.On Mar. 27, 2021 12:23, James wrote:I've been using this command to backup my phone: rsync -rav

Re: [linux] CentOS Stream (was: IPv6)

2021-02-03 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
If you register as a developer, you can have a 16-server free license with full upgrades/updates of RHEL. The only limitation is that you must remain within the latest version of a major version number, like 7.9 for RHEL 7. If 16 servers is enough for you, that's the best deal. On 2021-02-02

Re: [linux] New2Linux gitlab site

2021-01-08 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I uploaded a beginning of skeleton of topics and sub-topics to cover in future presentations. Please feel free to continue to add to the content and comment on it. On 2021-01-08 1:22 p.m., J C Nash wrote: As discussed last night, I have set up an essentially blank Gitlab repo for New2Linux

Re: [linux] meeting info, just in case

2020-10-01 Thread jean-Francois Messier
t; > jna > >> On Oct 1, 2020, at 18:49, jean-Francois Messier wrote: >> >> Does anyone has this password ? Or am I the only one who's clueless ? >> >>> On 2020-10-01 6:33 p.m., Scott Murphy wrote: >>> In case you didn’t read the post, her

Re: [linux] meeting info, just in case

2020-10-01 Thread jean-Francois Messier
Does anyone has this password ? Or am I the only one who's clueless ? On 2020-10-01 6:33 p.m., Scott Murphy wrote: > In case you didn’t read the post, here is the link for tonight. > > https://six.linux-ottawa.org/LinuxOttawa20201001 > To unsubscribe send a blank message to

Re: [linux] what are people using as opposed to zoom for videoconferencing?

2020-04-02 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
There is also a service from Infomaniak. They are located in Switzerland, so I don't know about the network performance, but I would guess they would have servers in North America. meet (dot) infomaniak (dot) com They say that their service is free during Covid-19. On 2020-04-02 10:52 a.m.,

[linux] March meeting

2020-03-01 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I understand from inside some other emails that the next meeting is on Thursday March 12th. Can someone please confirm ?I cannot see anything when going to the web site for linux-ottawa.org I also understand that Ansible will be one of the subjects.. Thanks JF Messier

Re: [linux] A new subscriber ... in need of help.

2020-01-18 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
You may want to boot live, THEN(!) run garted and re-do the unallocated space. It may have been released, but not entirely. The partitioning of the setup is not as great as what GParted can give you as flexibility. On 2020-01-18 12:01 p.m., Allan Topp wrote: > Thanks for the outpouring of helpful

Re: [linux] A new subscriber ... in need of help.

2020-01-18 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
F8 and F12 too on other brands. > Saves some anguish with the BIOS/EFI. > > One thing worth mentioning is to try the live USB bootup as a way to > see how your laptop responds and if various features (sound, screen, > internet) work OK. > > Best, JN > > > On 2020-01-18 1

Re: [linux] A new subscriber ... in need of help.

2020-01-18 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
. On 2020-01-18 11:03 a.m., Jean-Francois Messier wrote: > I had too many dual-boot setups over the last 20 years.. I got some > experience on this. > > The first thing to do is a solid backup (or two). Do not rely on Windows > Backup or Windows CD burner utility to make somethin

Re: [linux] A new subscriber ... in need of help.

2020-01-18 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I had too many dual-boot setups over the last 20 years.. I got some experience on this. The first thing to do is a solid backup (or two). Do not rely on Windows Backup or Windows CD burner utility to make something reliable. Use the USB keys and backup your documents, downloads, pictures,

Re: [linux] Free DDNS provider?

2020-01-05 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I'm using no-ip.com. On 2020-01-05 12:49 p.m., Peter Meyer wrote: > Hi: > > I've been been very pleased with opendns (https://info.umbrella.com/ - > now owned by Cisco) for personal use. > > Peter > > >

Re: [linux] Slack Channel

2019-11-09 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
Actually, I checked the wrong name, and they are in USA. And this is something that Linux-Gatineau could not use. Too bad... On 2019-11-09 10:55 a.m., Dianne Skoll wrote: On 11/9/19 10:43 AM, Rick Leir wrote: How do you feel about groups.io https://groups.io/ I'd never

Re: [linux] Slack Channel

2019-11-09 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I see that the IP for group.io is in Germany. On 2019-11-09 10:55 a.m., Dianne Skoll wrote: On 11/9/19 10:43 AM, Rick Leir wrote: How do you feel about groups.io https://groups.io/ I'd never heard of it until now. It seems OK technically, though it's still not open. I am on another

Re: [linux] Ansible and Windows

2019-08-27 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
I guess it depends on the package to be installed. Anything that can be done through GPO would be easier to manage but also less risky. Working directly in the registry is never my first choice. And for the GPO editor, there are modules that will be able to launch a process that will manage

Re: [linux] Ansible and Windows

2019-08-27 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
ions. Some of the generic actions such as user creation or file management are generic and will be the same for Windows as for Linux, while others like registry-based operations or library registrations in the OS will have Windows-specific modules.  Have a nice day :-) Jean-Francois Messier

[linux] Computers for schools

2019-07-29 Thread Jean-Francois Messier
We are cleaning up our computer parts, nd have enough to have a working PC. I may even have time to install some Linux. Is this something we can bring to the meeting ? Thanks :-) J-F To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscr...@linux-ottawa.org To get help send a blank message