Re: [PLUG] Touch support in Linux

Thanks for the info On Wed, Jan 31, 2024, 22:18 Russell Senior wrote: > > > On 1/31/24 19:50, VY wrote: > > Dear All > > > > I am looking to get one of those Dell 2-1 laptop with touch. Does Linux > > supports touchscreen well? I googled online and got go

Re: [PLUG] Touch support in Linux

Thanks On Wed, Jan 31, 2024, 20:01 MC_Sequoia wrote: > "I am looking to get one of those Dell 2-1 laptop with touch. Does Linux > supports touchscreen well?" > > Generally speaking, Linux will only support any manufacturer's touchscreen > as well as the Linux driver support the manufacturer

[PLUG] Touch support in Linux

Dear All I am looking to get one of those Dell 2-1 laptop with touch. Does Linux supports touchscreen well? I googled online and got good positive reviews. I also want to check here for any tips I never own a touchscreen so I just want to check before I buy. Thanks -vincent

Re: [PLUG] Edit PDF

Thanks for all the replies. Will try out these options On Sat, Jan 27, 2024, 18:35 MC_Sequoia wrote: > > > > "Nothing beats Master PDF" > > > > Yes, for the commercial ($) version, but no for the FOSS version. > > > > https://code-industry.net/free-pdf-editor/ > > I also couldn't get it run

[PLUG] Edit PDF

Dear All I am looking for some tools on Linux I can use to edit PDF documents. Any recommendation much appreciated! Thanks -Vincent

Re: [PLUG] Dell BIOS update when I have Linux

Thanks for the info On Tue, Jan 2, 2024, 12:12 AM Neal wrote: > What Mark said. > > I was recently shocked and thrilled to learn the BIOS of a Dell Precision > T1700, a ~ten year old model, could "run" the Dell BIOS update exe > directly. > > NealS >

Re: [PLUG] Dell BIOS update when I have Linux

ad of > during the Linux kernel boot. > > Ted > > -Original Message- > From: PLUG On Behalf Of VY > Sent: Monday, January 1, 2024 4:51 PM > To: Portland Linux/Unix Group > Subject: Re: [PLUG] Dell BIOS update when I have Linux > > So sorry to hear. >

Re: [PLUG] Dell BIOS update when I have Linux

network. To say that I came to hate MS is being nice. > > On Mon, Jan 1, 2024 at 5:57 PM VY wrote: > > > Dear All: > > > > I bought a refurbished Dell laptop last year. It has been working well > so > > far. > > I just visited Dell.com support and they said I have

[PLUG] Dell BIOS update when I have Linux

Dear All: I bought a refurbished Dell laptop last year. It has been working well so far. I just visited Dell.com support and they said I have a new BIOS I can update. However, their update "executable" is a Windows EXE and I am running Linux Mint and I am not going to move to Windows. Is there

Re: [PLUG] Scan PDF for malware

thanks On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 11:18 AM Rich Shepard wrote: > On Sun, 29 Oct 2023, VY wrote: > > > I am looking for Linux options to scan PDFs for malware. Any > > recommendation much appreciated! > > Vincent, > > These might have useful information: > >

[PLUG] Scan PDF for malware

Dear All I am looking for Linux options to scan PDFs for malware. Any recommendation much appreciated! Thanks -Vincent

Re: [PLUG] a question on "mv" command

thanks for all the reply. I hate code with side-effects too. Hence, I could not tell what "mv *" would do. but it was a discussion with a co-worker and he likes this kind of tricks. :) On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 7:16 AM, Paul Heinlein <heinl...@madboa.com> wrote: > On Tue, 3

Re: [PLUG] a question on "mv" command

ire.com> wrote: > Use to be a good 'test' for a Comp Sci class. > > Before the class > > touch a b c > > mkdir d > > In the class > > mv * > > > > On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 9:25 AM, VY <vyau5...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Thanks for all the repl

Re: [PLUG] a question on "mv" command

Thanks for all the replies. I completely forgotten about "*" being interpreted by the shell. That makes sense now... thanks again! On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 9:16 AM, John Meissen wrote: > The 'mv' command takes the last argument as the destination. The shell will > expand the

[PLUG] a question on "mv" command

Dear All Yesterday, I was told of this usage of "mv" and I could not figure out why it would work. So I am sending out my question Say I am in a directory with 3 sub-directories "a", "b" and "c". I then type bash> mv * Directory "a" and "b" would move under "c". I re-read the man page

Re: [PLUG] I'm shopping for hardware, what about Lenovo?

thanks for the tips. Under Lenovo outlet site, all products said to have "1 Year On-Site Warranty". What exactly is on-site warranty? (esp. since I am purchasing online) On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 9:49 PM, Bryan Linton <p...@shoshoni.info> wrote: > On 2017-08-26 17:10:30, VY

Re: [PLUG] I'm shopping for hardware, what about Lenovo?

A somewhat related question. Where is a good place to buy Lenovo laptop (with good price)? Is Lenovo website the only and best option? thanks -v On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 6:26 PM, Vedanta Teacher < orevedantateac...@gmail.com> wrote: > Everyone, > > Thank You, > I'll see about ordering a

Re: [PLUG] Linux on NUC?

I am using nuc at work with both Cents and Linux Mint. Not an issue at all. Let me know if you have specific questions On Aug 24, 2017 10:43 PM, "Russell Senior" wrote: > > I assume this just works, but does anyone have recent experience/advice > regarding putting

Re: [PLUG] Choosing a USB headset mounted microphone - was [Current state of Linux voice recognition]

I have good experience with Jabra UC Voice 550. -v On Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 9:48 AM, Richard Owlett wrote: > On 06/28/2017 08:52 AM, Richard Owlett wrote: > > [snip] > > I'm already investigating good microphones with good A/D resolution > > and preferably a high sample rate

Re: [PLUG] Convert MPEG2 to MPEG4...

ffmpeg should be able to do that On Jul 5, 2017 6:24 PM, "michael" wrote: > Is there a free tool that works under Linux that will do the conversion? > Plex media server can't play MPEG2 files, but MPEG2 is > what my Hauppauge USB2 device produces. >

Re: [PLUG] Bluetooth A2DP and audio streaming fidelity

ent you add a touch screen + case the total cost will go up > significantly, depending on what you get. > As an example , the RPi official 7" touchscreen goes for about $60-ish, > then a case $15-ish .... > Best luck, Tomas > On Sun, 2017-07-02 at 08:44 -0700,

Re: [PLUG] Bluetooth A2DP and audio streaming fidelity

for about the same cost > to feed my car stereo and it sounds OK. > I am talking about casual listening and low cost gear, but not bad > gear, so please bear that in mind. > For better and/or known/guaranteed quality I could not recommend > anything like this. > Tomas &g

Re: [PLUG] Bluetooth A2DP and audio streaming fidelity

ard sized Linux computer. Very > popular. > > On Jun 30, 2017 06:12, "VY" <vyau5...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Thanks for your input. > > > > What is RPI? > > > > > > > > On Jun 30, 2017 02:12, "Tomas" <tomas.kuchta.

Re: [PLUG] Bluetooth A2DP and audio streaming fidelity

and > it will sound superior to bluetooth. > > Here are some basic BT measurement and comparison: > http://www.sereneaudio.com/blog/how-good-is-bluetooth-audio-at-its-best > > Just my opinion, > Tomas > > On Thu, 2017-06-29 at 09:14 -0700, VY wrote: > > Dear All >

Re: [PLUG] Current state of Linux voice recognition

on use. I think it was something like 12bit or 24bit. Somehow, that number comes to my mind when I saw your question. But again, I could be off -v On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 10:17 AM, Richard Owlett <rowl...@cloud85.net> wrote: > On 06/29/2017 11:17 AM, VY wrote: > > About 11

[PLUG] SNMP tool recommendation

Hello All I need SNMP tools running on Linux. I have not used them for a while. Looking for recommendation for some good tools. MiB Browser etc... I will also need to update configuration on the targeting devices. Any recommendation much appreciated. thanks -v

[PLUG] Make RPM

Dear All: I have not used Centos for a long time. I now have a need to use it and also make software packages available using RPM. The last time I had to make RPM, I was still editing an RPM config file which I no longer remember the details. What's the latest and best way to package software

[PLUG] HP laptop

Hello All: We have an HP laptop that we attempted to install Linux on it. At the very end, there were issues in writing the bootloader (laptop is UEFI based). Right now, it won’t boot up. Do you know how Linux can be installed on such kind of laptop? Before I Google, I thought I ask about

Re: [PLUG] serial communication over ethernet (VY)

I just tried to configure this Lantronix device but my experience seems a bit different than yours. I am connecting to the device via a normal ethernet cable. I connected it and has the following messages showing in /var/log/messages (include below) I then tried using "nmtui" to set an IP on the

Re: [PLUG] serial communication over ethernet (VY)

thanks, will give it a try. On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 9:50 PM, Mike C. wrote: > > > > Hello All: > > > > I am looking for a mechanism from Linux to configure a device that's a > > small ethernet server: > > > >

Re: [PLUG] serial communication over ethernet

thanks, will give it a read On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 5:19 PM, Russell Senior <russ...@personaltelco.net> wrote: > >>>>> "Russell" == Russell Senior <russ...@personaltelco.net> writes: > > >>>>> "VY" == VY <vyau5...@g

[PLUG] serial communication over ethernet

Hello All: I am looking for a mechanism from Linux to configure a device that's a small ethernet server: https://www.lantronix.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/XPort-AR_CR.pdf The initial steps involve configuring its BAUD rate, IP address etc.. On Windows, per their instructions, folks are asked

Re: [PLUG] Wireless video cameras?

A while ago, my area also had a series of car break-ins. And I was thinking if there's a way to deploy drones to police the area automatically. Just curious if anyone has thought about this possibility. -v On Mon, Mar 13, 2017 at 5:22 PM, Chuck Hast wrote: > I use

Re: [PLUG] How to make a linux system self recover

Thanks. Monit is exactly the kind of tool I need. Never know it existed until you point it. Thanks! On Mon, Mar 13, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Rich Shepard <rshep...@appl-ecosys.com> wrote: > On Mon, 13 Mar 2017, VY wrote: > > > I am asking everyone -- if I want a very re

[PLUG] How to make a linux system self recover

Hello I know my title is a bit odd. Below are the details and I may not be titling this email appropriately. I am task to make a product that involves having a linux box that sits at customer sites. The linux box has sporadic internet access (I can get in if I need to but access is towards

Re: [PLUG] Reverse SSH tunnel

; with significant quantitative quality and funding improvements, reviews > > and full disclosures in the open. > > I hope it helps, Tomas > > On Fri, 2017-03-03 at 09:13 -0800, VY wrote: > > > Unfortunately, I have no access to that person anymore. > > > > &g

Re: [PLUG] Reverse SSH tunnel

ot secure to elaborate. > I have worked with a number of companies that do this. So I am as curious > as you are. > > Regards, > - Robert > > On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 9:01 AM VY <vyau5...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Dear All: > > > > I am supporting

[PLUG] Reverse SSH tunnel

Dear All: I am supporting a client that has product linux PCs running in the field. The person before me has built a reverse SSH tunnel (connection initiated by the device itself back to us and the connection is monitored by autossh). I was told this is not secure. I am no expert in security.

[PLUG] building rpm

Dear All: I have a need to build RPMs. I got the instructions on how to build one. Does anyone know if there is a tool that can automate those steps? Maybe a GUI tool for helping to build an RPM? thanks --V ___ PLUG mailing list

[PLUG] autohotkey equivalent in Linux

Hi, I have been using autohotkey in Windows to automate sending mouse clicks and it is very helpful. Is there an equivalent package on Linux? I cannot seem to find one. thanks --v ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org

[PLUG] Commercial Linux games

Hi: I am looking for a few good commercial (non open source) game titles on Linux. Does anyone have any good recommendation? Thanks --Vincent ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] route delete errors

Thanks for your reply. Yes, it is repeatable and I used this command: sudo route delete $IP 127.0.0.1 On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 5:44 PM, Marvin Kosmal mkos...@gmail.com wrote: Can you post the command you are using?? Is this repeatable? Marvin On 3/26/10, VY vyau5...@gmail.com

Re: [PLUG] route delete errors

, Michael Rasmussen wrote: On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 10:16:44AM -0700, Michael Rasmussen wrote: On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 09:18:08AM -0700, VY wrote: Thanks for your reply. Yes, it is repeatable and I used this command: sudo route delete $IP 127.0.0.1 Do you really route $IP

[PLUG] route delete errors

Hi: I am trying to delete from network routes on my routing table and I get errors like: SIOCDELRT: No such device or SIOCDELRT: No such process What do those errors usually mean? thanks --v ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org

Re: [PLUG] USB portable drive

Thanks, I will check out these suggestions. Looks like there are more options than I initially thought. On Sat, Mar 6, 2010 at 8:33 AM, Tony Rick tony...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 9:51 PM, Daniel Johnson tekno...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 3:50 PM, VY vyau5

[PLUG] USB portable drive

Hi I have a 400 GB USB portable drive that I need to do READ/WRITE between Linux, Win XP and MacOS X. It is currently in FAT which has a 4GB file size limit. Is NTFS the right format to go? I seem to recall Linux can do full read/write to NTFS. Just want to see if anyone else has similar

Re: [PLUG] USB portable drive

thanks for all responsesIt looks like NTFS is not supported in MacOS X. Will try Linux this weekend. Ok, sticking with FAT and file size under 4GB for now On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 5:13 PM, m0gely m0g...@gmail.com wrote: VY wrote: Hi I have a 400 GB USB portable drive that I need

[PLUG] scsi drive mount error

Hi: I got an Android phone and when I attached it to my Ubuntu laptop, I can see that it recognizes it as SCSI drive. I can see the device under /dev. When I tried to mount it as NTFS, I got these errors: sudo mount -t ntfs /dev/sg2 /media/mydisk Error reading bootsector: Illegal seek Failed to

Re: [PLUG] scsi drive mount error

: On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 3:20 PM, VY vyau5...@gmail.com wrote: Hi: I got an Android phone and when I attached it to my Ubuntu laptop, I can see that it recognizes it as SCSI drive. I can see the device under /dev. When I tried to mount it as NTFS, I got these errors: sudo mount -t ntfs

Re: [PLUG] scsi drive mount error

ok, so that was my problem. I did not know I had to click on that mount button. Thanks for your help. On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 4:17 PM, Bill Barry b...@billbarry.org wrote: On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 4:08 PM, VY vyau5...@gmail.com wrote: It just hangs when issue sudo fdisk -l /dev/sdg2 I

[PLUG] Dell Zino

Hi: Does anyone has any experience running Linux on the new Dell Zino line of PCs? I want to use it as a media center kind of box. It seems low cost and even has an HDMI out. http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/desktops/inspiron-zino-hd/pd.aspx?refid=inspiron-zino-hds=dhscs=19ref=dthp thanks

Re: [PLUG] mpeg 4 on linux

VLC is also a good one too. On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Fred James fredj...@fredjame.cnc.netwrote: All On either Linux 2.6.22 or 2.6.27 ... can anyone suggest a good mpeg-4 player, please (commercial or free)? Thanks Regards Fred James PS: in case it makes a difference that would