Re: [Linux-users] Ubuntu auto-mounting smartphones

2024-02-20 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
junk the way I see it. A Microsoft solution. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Canterbury Linux Users Group reunion

2024-02-19 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
on Microsoft was frowned upon because of the predatory, exploitive and monopolistic nature. Why is it that the same thing is now acceptable, as I'm seeing only faceplanting going on? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please

[Linux-users] Ubuntu auto-mounting smartphones

2024-02-16 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
the desktop while answering Android 13 questions about whether letting the phone be mounted is acceptable to the phone's owner. Arrg. So question, how to make the desktop automagic shut up? Does someone with Ubuntu internal knowledge have an idea? Thank you, Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http

Re: [Linux-users] CLUG list test

2024-02-16 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
the list admin about the spammers. -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] GNU/Linux Bluetooth dongle

2022-01-05 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ve one Can't comment, "no model number" error. HTH, Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] new Firefox laggy

2021-06-20 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
at shite is and isn't loaded into the web pages you visit. One of the best UIs I've ever seen too. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.

Re: [Linux-users] [EXTERNAL] GNU/Linux support Weds 7.30pm

2020-12-01 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
osoft.com> that Tinysquish puts in there. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] [EXTERNAL] GNU/Linux support Weds 7.30pm

2020-11-30 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
age. > Please can you unsubscribe donotre...@microsoft.com - the cause of this > reply-spam. Trust Squishsoft to annoy mailing lists and mailing list users with their automated crapola. No change in 30 years. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list posti

Re: [Linux-users] Unsubscribe idiots please

2019-11-03 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
s list is unlikely to be following, so I emailed the list admin (address see link at the bottom of each list email). Volker [1] Is that even a legitimate person or an address harvester? -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings

Re: [Linux-users] LaTeX on Windows - recommendations

2018-08-05 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Mon 06 Aug 2018 13:44:11 NZST +1200, Ross Drummond wrote: > I want recommendation for an editor - IDE for LaTeX on Windows. > > In Linux I use Kile along with Okular. Okular has this great feature > where it automaticly updates the DVI when it is changed. Virtualbox? Volker

Re: [Linux-users] Router and broadband advice? (offtopic)

2018-02-13 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
, Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Servers and stuff on offer.

2018-01-31 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
noisy thirsty old server boxes into my house. Just the power savings pay towards some small SOHO kit. Your things would probably be really reliable tho... Thanks Criggie! Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings

Re: [Linux-users] Time to change email - VMs

2017-09-19 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
t's not just sticking your fav $LINUX on a box in the corner, or cranking the cloud image. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz h

Re: [Linux-users] Time to change email

2017-09-16 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
y? Really??? Just wait. Prices can only get better. Especially with lots of noise, and the diggers are in my street for fibre... Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailin

Re: [Linux-users] Time to change email

2017-09-15 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
onally I use Rackspace, in the USA OK. I'd still much prefer NZ hosting, however it seems a bit like it's going the way of the USA fast. Does anyone use European hosting? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list po

Re: [Linux-users] Time to change email

2017-09-15 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
I come across who isn't publicly declaring their personal worth as $0.00 with gmail post vodafail... Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.

Re: [Linux-users] Horse

2017-08-31 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
in their networks ? Played with ARM-based SBCs for small servers, but am unimpressed. They may have wifi, HDMI, lalala, but not even non-USB Ethernet or a SATA interface. Even if it's only internal I'd like timely security updates for as long as I use the hardware. So, bottom line: HW is lacking,

Re: [Linux-users] Android with SDXC cards formatted in EXT2

2017-07-07 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
oing it on ext2. Also, ext2 is a filesystem made for spinning platters, not flash memory! But if it's possible somehow I'm also keen to hear. All my syncing depends on rsync. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not

Re: [Linux-users] wireless routers no dsl required

2017-02-20 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ing off doesn't help things. That could also be a mid-air collision, i.e. the wifi band is getting congested. A new AP won't fix that. You could use the wifi analyser (farproc) app for android to check the band use, or just test different channels on your current AP and see if things improve. Vol

Re: [Linux-users] startup woes

2017-01-23 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
are first. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Thunderbird, deleting message by subject or sendr

2016-12-15 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
erksareus.co.nz... and it legally works. For a while anyway... Come on, they do that on purpose. Changing email address looks still the easiest and safest to me. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. _

Re: [Linux-users] Thunderbird portable, getting rid of header info

2016-12-14 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
athies. Surely the Greens have a no-spam party policy? Faceplanting that they don't follow it themselves might get some interesting entertainment... HTH, Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___

Re: [Linux-users] Back ups, cloud storage and the kitchen sink

2016-11-19 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ile. Run losetup to turn the file into a device. Mount that encrypted device as you would mount a local encrypted partition. What are the critical failure points when the network link gets shaken down? Or rather, what are chances of recovery compared with local (USB, ...) disk? Volker -- Volker K

Re: [Linux-users] Back ups, cloud storage and the kitchen sink

2016-11-17 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
Encrypt the partition, store in a waterproof box, take them offsite. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.

Re: [Linux-users] EARTHQUAKE!!!

2016-11-13 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Mon 14 Nov 2016 01:13:25 NZDT +1300, Andrew Errington wrote: > Take care everyone. I'm watching the BBC for updates. Wouldn't the local news at stuff.co.nz or nzherald.co.nz be more timely, extensive, and accurate? All good here. My seismograph recording is 174s long!! Volker -- Vol

Re: [Linux-users] Horse

2016-08-06 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ports. When I do, an alternative is not really available. I would miss it, but can understand if you no longer want to maintain it. A big thank you for having provided this testing option to us so far! Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list po

Re: [Linux-users] Rooting android devices with linux?

2016-07-25 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
re trying to break the android system, not the Linux system. Some cheap Chinese phones have been known to ship with an image where they forgot to turn off development before compiling. In the adb shell, type root, then reboot, and on re-connect you have a root shell for adb. Volker -- Volker Kuhl

Re: [Linux-users] Dual booting Windows 10 with Linux Mint

2016-06-28 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
eal with computing environment limitations. I don't have those for personal computing where I define the specs myself. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@list

Re: [Linux-users] Dual,> booting Windows 10 with Linux Mint

2016-06-27 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
e desktop is now provided by Microsoft...??? ROTFL... Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listi

Re: [Linux-users] Datacenter in a box. was: Re: Dual booting Windows 10 with Linux Mint

2016-06-27 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
to throughput, esp sustained, with some driver locking up, timing out, and auto-resetting frequently. Ta, Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Dual booting Windows 10 with Linux Mint

2016-06-27 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ery much for the suggestion... Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Rackspace. Was: Help

2016-05-29 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
that is. And the bigger the cloud company, the less they care about you anyway. "Oh we just lost all your stuff? Who are you anyway? What? You paid us US$1.99/month? Please don't waste our time with your complaints..." Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Pl

Re: [Linux-users] CLUG Bank Account

2016-05-26 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
t of refusal on historic grounds. I maintain that there is value in explaining on a web page that and why there is no clug, and to link to the mailing list. If Chris wants to do that fine, if not, fine too. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list po

Re: [Linux-users] CLUG Bank Account

2016-05-26 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
soring the registration, or is Ross or someone else paying for it? The answer to this is critical before giving the remaining money away. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailin

Re: [Linux-users] Linux Conference Australia 2019 in Christchurch

2016-05-17 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ion. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Linux Conference Australia 2019 in Christchurch

2016-05-16 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Tue 17 May 2016 09:59:28 NZST +1200, Steven Sykes wrote: > I am wondering who out there would like to be part of a team to help > bring the first ever LCA to Christchurch. I'd be willing to chip in. Sounds exciting! In any case I will attend. Volker -- Volker Kuhlman

[Linux-users] Who has Epson Workforce printer/scanner?

2016-04-08 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
speed and quality at 600dpi, and not at all in the printer. It might be a usable A3 scanner - dedicated ones cost a 0 more. Please reply offlist... Thanks in advance, Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me

Re: [Linux-users] CCCitizen

2016-03-16 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ame for being laughed at... call it some return on the money. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mail

Re: [Linux-users] CCCitizen

2016-03-15 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
True. Where is it? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] xargs and awkery

2016-03-08 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
mps, I always get very irate with that kind of thing. > And the script merely spits out shell commands which are then executed. Good. > So testing it is just running the command without the backticks of > execution. Crikey! I wouldn't risk that. Pipe into sh -s instead. Volker -- Vol

Re: [Linux-users] Data cable

2016-03-05 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
olker [1] In most cases, this is daft, as the made-up cable is cheaper than what you could buy the components for (unless you're in high numbers), never mind fluffing about and getting a result with inferior reliability, so presumably you have a special case. -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.to

Re: [Linux-users] File system query

2016-03-01 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
sively: md5 -i . Check: md5 -C . It's in scriptutils, http://volker.top.geek.nz/soft/pck/ HTH, Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists

Re: [Linux-users] Dealing with M$ "GPT protected partition"

2016-02-27 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
do with a 1980s format (OK OK, so M$ afterall...). As to filesystem to use, my conclusion is that the best way to operate is to use ext4. If M$ is too dumb to handle it, change system, not filesystem. If you can't: You've been screwed by Microsoft. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.g

Re: [Linux-users] Can linux boot even when windows can not?

2016-02-17 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ccessfuly injected new doctored bytes with dd, but it's not worth the trouble. Just tell the boss you need to buy a new doze box, preinstalled... In answer to $SUBJECT, yes, in numerous ways, but I'm not sure they apply in the case here. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please

Re: [Linux-users] How the TPP effects free software. A reasoned analysis.

2015-12-03 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
We always knew we were getting pulled over the table by the Johnnies of this world... Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canter

Re: [Linux-users] Targeted spam

2015-11-22 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
one is "undisclosed-recipients;". Some noxious marketroid annoying you? Change alias. You still have to create a sender ID for each alias you want to send as - same as if you had many mailboxes. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list p

Re: [Linux-users] Targeted spam

2015-11-19 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
d again since... Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Head -> Wall. USB3.

2015-11-08 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
Out of the 4 different USB3 chips on the world market only this one works properly with Linux. (The other 3 either have no driver, or have a Linux dirver and are listed as "supported", but the driver's completely useless.) CDL has a AOC-PE-U32PV2 that should also do the trick. Volker --

Re: [Linux-users] Head -> Wall. USB3.

2015-11-08 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ty to swap cards with :-) Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Computer free to first in.

2015-11-01 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
y the end of the year. > https://omnia.turris.cz/en/ Uhhm, by 3 Ethernet ports I mean 3 Ethernet ports, not 2 Ethernet ports and a 5-port hub! There's a few questions I'd want answers to before buying. Interesting box though. Keep us updated please. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.n

Re: [Linux-users] spammers on linux list

2015-10-29 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ation at any time) to view the actual email text. In mutt, simply press "e". HTH, Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Computer free to first in.

2015-10-29 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
a good home. Power supply was 5V 2A. I wouldn't mind having a play to see how far they go, so would take one off your hands. Perhaps they have a MIPS CPU and run something like openwrt? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list po

Re: [Linux-users] Computer free to first in.

2015-10-29 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
all. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Computer free to first in.

2015-10-28 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Thu 29 Oct 2015 12:40:56 NZDT +1300, Pete Mundy wrote: > > All three are destined for good Linux homes now. > > The thread reminded me of this classic Dilbert: Well a mac geek wouldn't know what to do with the boxes, they couldn't even (legally) boot macos on them... ;-) Volker

Re: [Linux-users] Computer free to first in.

2015-10-28 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
running RPi in NZ you've spent into the 3 digits. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/li

Re: [Linux-users] Syntax to use command output in a script file assigning to variable?

2015-10-20 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Wed 21 Oct 2015 18:22:04 NZDT +1300, steve wrote: > >Why $( ) instead of backticks ??? > It runs in the same process, instead of starting a new one just for > the commend within the backticks. Do you have a reference for that? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker

Re: [Linux-users] More than 10, 000 problems fixed through‘Improve Detroit’ cell phone app

2015-10-11 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
ou." responses. Did it get solved/fixed? They may prefer to fix something instead of sorting out a back channel for communication. There are positives and negatives to that approach. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do n

Re: [Linux-users] Data security and privacy (Re: PATA drives - 80/40G)

2015-08-18 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
to drives last manufactured in the 1990s. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux

Re: [Linux-users] Data security and privacy (Re: PATA drives - 80/40G)

2015-08-18 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
magnetised. Otherwise, totally encrypt the disk over its entire lifetime. Or, my conclusion, you can't practically improve on dd without disk destruction. I'm happy to hear corrections... Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me

Re: [Linux-users] PATA drives - 80/40G

2015-08-17 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
a Christchurch Robotics meeting. They all laugh about privacy, and the power companies collecting power use data from everyone with at least 30min resolution. What problem. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me

Re: [Linux-users] email server; of sorts

2015-08-16 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
the headers will show where it really came from so you don't have complete separation, which may matter depending on the reason you're needing to send through those given SMTP servers. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me

Re: [Linux-users] Happy Birthday

2015-08-13 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Thu 13 Aug 2015 18:54:25 NZST +1200, criggie wrote: 40 GB PATA IDE drive, running root in my mythtv server, has just passed its 100,000 hours mark. That's 11.5 years of continuous service now. Nifty! All my similar drives have failed, including Seagate Barracuda ones. Volker -- Volker

Re: [Linux-users] email server; of sorts

2015-08-13 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
with sendmail. You might find it easier to move all your mailboxes to a single server. Easier organisation, single point of failure. You might find procmail and rsync very useful too. I'd be very keen to hear of other solutions too. HTH, Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz

Re: [Linux-users] setting the root password

2015-08-09 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
screenlocker password, even if all partitions are encrypted. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman

Re: [Linux-users] media transfer to android tablet

2015-08-04 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
the screen a few times turns it into a mass storage device, mountable by PC. The favourite file copying tool goes a long way... Navigating the filesystem? Create a directory called MyRubbish at the top level and tell $RELATIVE to only use that one. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http

Re: [Linux-users] media transfer to android tablet

2015-08-04 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
and walk away. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Trademe auction going weird!

2015-08-02 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
believe all floppy drives were standard, off-the-shelf industry stuff. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http

Re: [Linux-users] Linux-friendly laptop repair shop, , recommendations

2015-07-27 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Tue 28 Jul 2015 11:30:20 NZST +1200, Volker Kuhlmann wrote: [...] And do you really want to rely on some android rubbish with included world-wide remote control (and plenty of other goodies) that never ever gets any fixes in a timely manner? http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/07/950

Re: [Linux-users] Spark SMTP port

2015-05-16 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
you're doing ;-) Volker [1] I don't recommend using any of that consumer class free rubbish dished out by telcos. Rather I'd say don't use it, esp if you know how to get somethng better. -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me

Re: [Linux-users] Spark SMTP port

2015-05-15 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Sat 16 May 2015 13:05:38 NZST +1200, Rik Tindall wrote: Spark's advice page says they will unblock port 25 for the local network address upon request. If [...] Are you talking about blocking TCP/25 outgoing or incoming? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do

Re: [Linux-users] Doings (was Meetings)

2015-05-11 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Mon 11 May 2015 21:59:04 NZST +1200, Bevan wrote: In reply Volker Kuhlmann comment about looking for list members to do it for me, I did say such a thing. All i meant I will put up a page and I will create a member logins for those who wish, if they want to add content by all means

Re: [Linux-users] Apache PHP frustration

2015-05-09 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
packaging system... How did you find that one, Steve? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman

Re: [Linux-users] Apache PHP frustration

2015-05-08 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
, maybe, but only maybe. People are very distro focussed and it doesn't seem to help all that often. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Apache PHP frustration

2015-05-08 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
here ;-) Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Apache PHP frustration

2015-05-08 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
a distro-war. :-) Never thought or said you were ;-) Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman

Re: [Linux-users] Meetings

2015-05-07 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Thu 07 May 2015 17:57:43 NZST +1200, Bevan wrote: So what is the state of CLUG? How do you become a CLUG member? You subscribe to this list :-) Searching for there is no clug might dig out something in the CLUG wiki (if that's still around) or in the archives. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann

Re: [Linux-users] Meetings

2015-05-06 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
-- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] IBM x3400 Server, RAID Decision

2015-04-27 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
, putting any desktop together without SW RAID-1 is not well thought through. Well, unless $RELATIVE only turns it on twice a week... Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list

Re: [Linux-users] Wanted - someone in or near Barrington, with UFB to their property?

2015-03-16 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Mon 16 Mar 2015 16:42:53 NZDT +1300, C. Falconer wrote: Same - the local person who tried to start it has a SSID of FREE DRUGS AT (xx) PERTH STREET Admittedly it has a PSK on the network. Only some things are free ;-) The Internet is not one of them. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http

Re: [Linux-users] Wanted - someone in or near Barrington, with UFB to their property?

2015-03-15 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
down the road. Seen, laughed, recycled. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux

Re: [Linux-users] Nice sleep feature

2015-03-11 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
assumption to make that it accepts a minimum sleep time of 2^31 seconds, or 69.x years. Anyone writing a computer program needing to sleep that long has other problems so I don't think I'd bother to read the source... Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list

Re: [Linux-users] Trouble with Wireless internet under GNU/Linux

2015-03-03 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
it properly: https://github.com/lwfinger/rtl8188eu/archive/master.tar.gz The file is much smaller too, for the few times I compared. Obviously you then gunzip it and compress it with something less stoneage, like xz. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list

Re: [Linux-users] Weird mounty magic vanishing files.

2015-02-24 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
...) rsync is the way to go for copying (though it may truncate time stamps to full seconds), but more like over TCP or ssh, not NFS?!?? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list

Re: [Linux-users] Box is locking up

2014-11-23 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
of year I'd have thought that to be pretty lousy. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Linux-users] On df -i

2014-11-03 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
have extended filesystems many times without it, but you need to move/loose the partition following the one you want to enlarge. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list

Re: [Linux-users] Box is locking up

2014-10-20 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
^H^H^HA^Hreplace CPU + mobo (what a shame). Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Linux-users] Box is locking up

2014-10-20 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
there is a problem, but if it doesn't it means absolutely nothing. Basically, good luck. If the lockups are only every month, or every week, it's impossible to find the problem. Any fault that can't be triggered can't be fixed (other than by total replacement). Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http

Re: [Linux-users] Firefox 33 and Tab Utilities 1.5

2014-10-15 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Thu 16 Oct 2014 09:26:14 NZDT +1300, Rik Tindall wrote: I use multiple Firefox (33) windows on multiple desktops (Ubuntu 12.04, classic GNOME), some with a few tabs open, and haven't had a problem with it. And do you also have the Tab Utilities addon installed Rik? Volker -- Volker

Re: [Linux-users] anyone on Voda ADSL?

2014-09-29 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
to /dev/null?!?? That stuff exists for the sole purpose of wasting your time and bandwidth and stealing your privacy, all for the purpose of someone else's financial gain. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me

Re: [Linux-users] Data loggers?

2014-09-26 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
. For humidity much code exists for various sensors too, however most of thm are neither terribly accurate nor calibrated. If you don't care that's easy, if you do it's expensive. Excellent sensors are the SHT21 and similar from Sensirion, easy to use, but you pay for quality. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http

Re: [Linux-users] shell shock, one more time..

2014-09-25 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
company: The only secure consumer electronics product is the one still shrink-wrapped on the shelf. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] list moderator

2014-09-15 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Mon 15 Sep 2014 20:49:54 NZST +1200, Adrian Mageanu wrote: Is there a moderator for this list? As always for mailing lists: Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http

Re: [Linux-users] IPv6 address method

2014-07-06 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Mon 07 Jul 2014 10:52:04 NZST +1200, C. Falconer wrote: I have a /60 routed to me now too, and will How does/did that work? What ISP? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Vodafone cable modem fault - thoughts

2014-06-15 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
... Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Vodafone cable modem fault - thoughts

2014-06-14 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
into the network interface of something else in your house. If you use your wifi box for that you can't turn that off and you can't see which side the problem is on. You're going to have to replace the wifi box with something else temporarily. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz

Re: [Linux-users] Vodafone cable modem fault - thoughts

2014-06-14 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
On Sun 15 Jun 2014 11:32:31 NZST +1200, dave lilley wrote: Ya I have the Vodafone/telstraclear DNS placed into the wireless router so you're right I can't easily just unplug it. You are going to have to. Up to you how you achieve that... ;-) Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http

Re: [Linux-users] Vodafone cable modem fault - thoughts

2014-06-14 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
those into a connection failure if the timeout is exceeded. Telstra cable, not wireless ;-) Maybe some servers are overloaded, but more likely some piece of network is. Check http://www.vodafone.co.nz/help/network-status/ (but nothing for my area). Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz

Re: [Linux-users] Time recording software...

2014-05-29 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
restrictions should be easy. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users mailing list Linux-users@lists.canterbury.ac.nz http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Time recording software...

2014-05-29 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
staging server, install one. Virtualbox is good. Running a stripped-down server as your desktop will give you headaches, as you're noticing. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC list postings to me. ___ Linux-users

Re: [Linux-users] Time recording software...

2014-05-29 Thread Volker Kuhlmann
interferes with your desktop. I assume it doesn't until tested and found otherwise. Package managers and new user IDs are for testing with back-out option at no risk. I could think of several other options. Or keep looking :-) Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann http://volker.top.geek.nz/ Please do not CC

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