Re: [luau] linux porting question

2003-04-08 Thread Virgil
Hi Charles, I'm by no means a seasoned programmer and your question on how hard can it be is a tough question to answer. I think it depends on your experience on how much you know assembly and how to use various compilers that write to embedded devices. I know that Motorola has some great tools

[luau] /usr/src

2003-04-08 Thread michael
...i would assume you have two built working kernels living in /boot or / somewhere? its a good idea to have a backup kernel and have lilo.conf configured for it. why don't you do a du -sh /* or so to see what size these things are, but of technically you could get away without any of

Re: [luau] linux porting question

2003-04-08 Thread Jimen Ching
On Mon, 7 Apr 2003, Virgil wrote: All I can say is that embedded systems to me would be easier to write to compared to a desktop OS since you won't have to worry about the overhead that comes with a desktop OS. I think you meant the reverse. Having to worry about overhead is usually harder.

Re: [luau] linux porting question

2003-04-08 Thread Virgil
Yes that's what I meant. I need to brush up on my English skills. Virgil On Mon, 7 Apr 2003, Virgil wrote: All I can say is that embedded systems to me would be easier to write to compared to a desktop OS since you won't have to worry about the overhead that comes with a desktop OS. I

[luau] ISP recommendation...

2003-04-08 Thread Rick Chavez
I'm setting up a computer for our neighborhood association. The site manager will mostly use it to send and receive email from his boss and the board of directors. I'm looking for recommendations for an ISP. We'll be using modem. Cost is the main consideration. Oh yeah, I forgot to

RE: [luau] ISP recommendation...

2003-04-08 Thread Jaymes Schooler
Flex... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rick Chavez Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 3:16 PM To: luau Subject: [luau] ISP recommendation... I'm setting up a computer for our neighborhood association. The site manager will mostly use it to

[luau] Education and Installation projects

2003-04-08 Thread R. Scott Belford
I am not sure what Benjamin's email address is, so I want to answer some of his questions here and update us on a few other projects. Benjamin Kinsey wrote This is where I want your help. I need honest feedback, both positive and negative, from HOSEF members about the challenges of Linux

Re: [luau] ISP recommendation...

2003-04-08 Thread Nakashima
http://www.flex.com -- Peter On Tue, 8 Apr 2003, Rick Chavez wrote: I'm looking for recommendations for an ISP. We'll be using modem. Cost is the main consideration.

Re: [luau] ISP recommendation...

2003-04-08 Thread Warren Togami
Be aware that Flex has NO TECH SUPPORT. For a Linux user however, this is probably exactly what you would get from other ISPs... Warren On Tue, 2003-04-08 at 17:54, Nakashima wrote: http://www.flex.com -- Peter On Tue, 8 Apr 2003, Rick Chavez wrote: I'm looking for recommendations

Re: [luau] Re: Linux Project for HNLC...?

2003-04-08 Thread Warren Togami
On Mon, 2003-04-07 at 15:35, Benjamin Kinsey wrote: Ultimately, I think it would be wonderful for any school that wants their own Linux cluster lab to have it. But, at this point we feel What is this talk of cluster? A Linux cluster is typically a supercomputer type thing used by in

[luau] My Status

2003-04-08 Thread Warren Togami
http://www.fedora.us I have been mostly silent lately, working hard on the Fedora Linux project. One important part of this project is the K12LTSP components that I will use to make installation and maintenance of LTSP in Hawaii schools faster and easier. I'm working in cooperation with Eric

Re: [luau] ISP recommendation...

2003-04-08 Thread Karen Lofstrom
On Tue, 8 Apr 2003, Rick Chavez wrote: I'm looking for recommendations for an ISP. We'll be using modem. Cost is the main consideration. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the obvious, the computer will be running linux so an ISP that doesn't have a cow when the hear the word linux, would be a

Re: [luau] Re: Linux Project for HNLC...?

2003-04-08 Thread Michael_Bishop/FARRINCS/HIDOE
ATRB = Advanced Technology Research Branch. Also refered to as ATR but without the B for Branch. check out http://atr.k12.hi.us/ From their site: Advanced Technology Research (ATR), Hawaii Department of Education, is responsible for exploring and researching new technologies which supports and

Re: [luau] /usr/src

2003-04-08 Thread Ben Beeson
Mike, Thanks, I actually had about 5 versions of kernels lying around and I needed to clean out the ones I no longer use. I did save two recent ones just in case something blows up on boot... (probably never need it though...) Ben

Re: [luau] ISP recommendation...

2003-04-08 Thread Vince Hoang
On Tue, Apr 08, 2003 at 03:16:24PM -1000, Rick Chavez wrote: Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the obvious, the computer will be running linux so an ISP that doesn't have a cow when the hear the word linux, would be a plus. I am familiar with broadband providers having a snit with Linux, but with a