Re: [PLUG] Battery Backup Question

For some e-waste, you might have success with Ridwell. On Fri, Sep 29, 2023 at 8:18 AM Johnathan Mantey wrote: > I have several APS UPS units. I have tried, multiple times, to replace the > battery on a failed unit. > One of the three simply won't power. > The other two, despite my purchasing

Re: [PLUG] Zoom error 10?

Thank you, Russell and Tomas. The browser wins the day. On Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 9:55 PM Tomas Kuchta wrote: > > > > . > > +1 for zoon in browser (firefox) > > I also sometimes use cell phone android - both browser (firefox) and zoom > app - phone allows me to move around and do my things or

Re: [PLUG] Zoom error 10?

gt; > Ted > > -Original Message----- > From: PLUG On Behalf Of Denis Heidtmann > Sent: Friday, August 18, 2023 3:13 PM > To: General Linux/UNIX discussion and help, civil and on-topic < > p...@lists.pdxlinux.org> > Subject: [PLUG] Zoom error 10? > > I instal

[PLUG] Zoom error 10?

I installed the latest Zoom (at Zoom's insistence). The package manager shows version 2.0.106600.0904 doubleclick (runs software install) show version 5.15.7.6521 When I attempt to run zoom via a link in an email I get unexpected error code 10. I occasionally find that zoom is already running; On

Re: [PLUG] 3rd party vpn Defense evasion

What (positive) contribution do your insults bring to the discussion? Can you find a less hostile way to contribute? -Denis On Sat, Apr 22, 2023 at 4:02 PM Ben Koenig wrote: > Don't be such a dipshit. > > Yes, HR and Management are responsible for taking corrective action > against employees

[PLUG] Verizon towers for internet

I received a door-to-door sales pitch from Verizon. They claim they have wireless towers to service about a 20 mile radius per tower. Subscribers would have a receiver which is basically a router, wireless out. The claim is 300Mb (MB?) down and up speeds. $50/mo. No other fees. 30 day free

Re: [PLUG] HP Scanner issue

I do not understand the error messages, but I have has issues with an HP all-in-one. I found that I could go to the device through its IP address and launch the scanner from there. Not so convenient, but it worked. -Denis On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 5:32 PM Dick Steffens wrote: > I have an HP MFP

Re: [PLUG] fixed pattern in laptop screen

The latest observation is that since using the machine this morning the problem has not appeared. The laptop sits closed on power overnight. I unplug the power, open it, and sign in. I have not moved it since nor have I moved the screen. It has been more than 4 hours. I think this rules out

Re: [PLUG] Crude comparisons of search engines

I see some opportunities for those involved in anger management counseling. On Tue, Sep 7, 2021 at 8:51 PM Ben Koenig wrote: > Man, based on the direct email I just got he really took issue with the > whole complacency thing. Such is life these days. Hopefully Mike realizes > that he has the

Re: [PLUG] wireless adapter recommendation for a Lenovo desktop

at 5:53 AM Rich Shepard > wrote: > > > > On Mon, 23 Aug 2021, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > > > > I am looking for recommendations for adding wireless. I have been > assuming > > > a USB unit would be the choice, but there are 3 or 4 slots availab

[PLUG] wireless adapter recommendation for a Lenovo desktop

Recently moved to a new location the layout of which requires me to connect to the router wirelessly. The Lenovo is a ThinkCenter M92P model W3S running Ubuntu 20.04. It has 4 USB3 and 2 USB2 ports on the back. I am looking for recommendations for adding wireless. I have been assuming a USB

Re: [PLUG] Block-list, Pass--list

Time for John to contribute some information about the etymology. -Denis On Thu, Jul 22, 2021 at 2:28 PM wrote: > The etymology of the terms white and black list have absolutely nothing > to do with today's hyperracialized politics. > > James > > On 2021-07-22 16:55, Keith Lofstrom wrote: > >

Re: [PLUG] Debian buster newbie: recompiling libgd for freetype support

One would think that a group of smart individuals capable of keeping the LHC, LIGO, and ISS functional could take on the SL project. I am curious why this has happened. -Denis On Fri, Jun 4, 2021 at 3:40 PM Keith Lofstrom wrote: > I'm attempting to add freetype support to libgd for debian >

[PLUG] Internet providers

General Telephone -> GTE-> Contel-> Citizens Communications-> Verizon-> Frontier-> Wave Division (Ziply Fiber) [Somewhat abbreviated story] Anybody have any experience with Ziply? Thanks, -Denis ___ PLUG: https://pdxlinux.org PLUG mailing list

Re: [PLUG] Fire the umn.edu IRB?

PSU has a policy that requires admin. review of any experiments to be conducted on humans. That got some people in trouble for testing publications' response to submitted articles using bogus stuff. I wonder if the UNM has such a requirement, and, if so, I wonder if it was followed. -Denis On

Re: [PLUG] printing to scale part of a pdf document

n Saturday, April 10, 2021, Denis Heidtmann > wrote: > > > I have a 150 MB pdf file (66 pages) which has some scaled drawings > > (1/4"/ft). I want to print a portion of a couple of these drawings. I > > think the portion of the drawings I want will fit on a 8 1/2 x

Re: [PLUG] printing to scale part of a pdf document

wrote: > On Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 10:31 AM Denis Heidtmann < > denis.heidtm...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > I have a 150 MB pdf file (66 pages) which has some scaled drawings > > (1/4"/ft). I want to print a portion of a couple of these drawings. I > > think th

[PLUG] printing to scale part of a pdf document

I have a 150 MB pdf file (66 pages) which has some scaled drawings (1/4"/ft). I want to print a portion of a couple of these drawings. I think the portion of the drawings I want will fit on a 8 1/2 x 11 page. What programs might I use to do this? I have tried LibreOffice Draw. It preserves the

Re: [PLUG] Printer for Linux

Thanks, Rich. I need to see what printer options look best to know if a separate scanner makes sense. Hold that thought! -Denis On Sun, Feb 7, 2021 at 11:32 AM Rich Shepard wrote: > On Sun, 7 Feb 2021, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > > Maybe a separate scanner is worth considering. >

Re: [PLUG] Printer for Linux

would clean heads. This would take > > > more ink than what ended up on the paper. Laser printer doesn't do that > > so > > > toner cartridges will last me for years. > > > > > > Just a food for thought, > > > -T > > > > > > On S

Re: [PLUG] Printer for Linux

; > > On Sat, Feb 6, 2021 at 5:49 PM Denis Heidtmann < > denis.heidtm...@gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > > > My HP 4630 all-in-one ink-jet printer appears to have died. See details > > > below. Looking for a replacement. > > > > > > T

[PLUG] Printer for Linux

My HP 4630 all-in-one ink-jet printer appears to have died. See details below. Looking for a replacement. The last time I took count, we printed less than 10 pages/ week, majority color. We want the scanner, but do not use the fax. My conclusion is that inkjet is the proper choice. I know

Re: [PLUG] Accessing printer from Virtual Box on a laptop [solved!]

Denis Heidtmann wrote: > I have a printer connected to a desktop machine via USB. However, my > laptop connects to that printer via Wireless through the wireless router. > The laptop host (Ubuntu 20.04) communicates with that printer with no > issues. (I did nothing specific to make

Re: [PLUG] Accessing printer from Virtual Box on a laptop

less printer directly > from your virtual machine? > > Ken > > On Wed, Dec 9, 2020 at 9:06 PM Denis Heidtmann > wrote: > > > I have a printer connected to a desktop machine via USB. However, my > > laptop connects to that printer via Wireless through the wirel

[PLUG] Accessing printer from Virtual Box on a laptop

I have a printer connected to a desktop machine via USB. However, my laptop connects to that printer via Wireless through the wireless router. The laptop host (Ubuntu 20.04) communicates with that printer with no issues. (I did nothing specific to make that happen, as well as I can recall.) Now

Re: [PLUG] help in replacing a linux machine

Hey you wizards! Jim has been to at least one clinic where he got the help he needed. I bet there are a few out there who could help him out in clinic fashion. (I would help but my skills are likely to only make matters worse for him.) -Denis On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 2:39 PM jim conklin

[PLUG] libre office calc 6.0.7.3: text erroneously placed in a chart

I typed a number when the cursor was not where I should have placed it. The number now appears to be in a chart. I can resize it, anchor it to a corner and move it out of the chart's area using the menu, but I cannot select it or delete it. A right click with the graph selected gets me to the

Re: [PLUG] Distro Flamewar!

> On 6/4/20 9:48 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > This convinces me I am dense. > > > Lost the will to discuss the issue when someone pulled a murder from > 2006 out of thin air. I don't know what I said to prompt that but I can > come up with theories why it resurfaced. > &g

Re: [PLUG] Distro Flamewar!

This convinces me I am dense. On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 9:18 PM Ben Koenig wrote: > > On 6/4/20 9:00 PM, John Jason Jordan wrote: > > On Thu, 4 Jun 2020 20:56:01 -0700 (PDT) > > Rich Shepard dijo: > > > >> I believe that Ben referred to Resser (sp?). The file system developer > >> who was a bit

Re: [PLUG] A simplistic text editor to emulate wide-carriage typewriter

LibreOffice Writer: Choose: DejaVu Sans Mono Setting tabs: "On the ruler, set the tabs for the current paragraph, or all selected paragraphs, using the mouse. Initially the default tabs are shown on the horizontal ruler. Once you set a tab, only the default tabs to the right of the tab that

Re: [PLUG] Using meet.jit.si

The settings I was referring to are in Ubuntu - the System Settings GUI. On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 6:01 AM Rich Shepard wrote: > On Wed, 3 Jun 2020, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > > FWIIW, I found that on other video calls that sometimes the system sets > > the input audio to the def

Re: [PLUG] Using meet.jit.si

FWIIW, I found that on other video calls that sometimes the system sets the input audio to the default. But it gives me the option to select the microphone on the camera, which is a usb-connected Logitech. So in the system settings, sound, I select the one I want. Running Ubuntu. This may have

Re: [PLUG] Zoom and Debian Buster...

On Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 9:34 AM Mike C. wrote: " 1. Drop the frame rate / resolution of the frame rate of the Zoom call down to the lowest rate" How does one do that? I do not see any controls when I launch Zoom. Thanks, -Denis On Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 9:34 AM Mike C. wrote: > > > > . There

Re: [PLUG] Buzzing speakers - SOLVED!

A cold solder joint can rectify. On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 8:30 PM Michael Barnes wrote: > On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 7:41 PM David wrote: > > > On 3/25/20 8:43 PM, Michael Barnes wrote: > > -- clip -- > > > > > > > > > Source of problem discovered. Still working on why. My APRS base > station > >

Re: [PLUG] Remote video conferencing [RESOLVED]

I was just part of a Zoom call where one of the participants used just his phone and he seemed to be able to see all of us. -Denis On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 12:12 PM Erik Lane wrote: > You can fully participate in a Zoom call by telephone. You don't need a > webcam to ask questions. If there's

Re: [PLUG] What is this file format?

ASCII text On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 2:16 PM Rich Shepard wrote: > On Wed, 19 Feb 2020, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > > I was sent some files describing some parts. A couple are labeled > .obj. I > > opened one using gedit. Here are the first few lines: > > Denis, &

[PLUG] What is this file format?

I was sent some files describing some parts. A couple are labeled .obj. I opened one using gedit. Here are the first few lines: # 3ds Max Wavefront OBJ Exporter v0.97b - (c)2007 guruware # File Created: 28.04.2017 12:26:32 # # object Object002 # v -26.5382 0. -26.7000 v 26.5382 0.

[PLUG] Router available

My son just got rid of a ZyXEL FR1000Z. Is it of any use to anybody? He claims that the power connector is flaky. The inside looks dirty. I do not want to trash it if anybody can get some good out of it. Just let me know. -Denis ___ PLUG mailing

Re: [PLUG] Laptop wireless problem - resolved

resides? Thanks for your help. -Denis On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 2:29 PM Russell Senior wrote: > Drivers can get confused. The easy thing to try is to reboot. > Unloading/reloading the module is less extreme. Rebooting the router is > another thing to try. > > On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 a

[PLUG] Laptop wireless problem

As of this morning my Lenovo X240 will not connect to my wireless. It cycles between "connecting" and "disconnected". The signal strength is shown as "excellent". The modem lists my laptop as connected. My phone seems to connect fine. I am completely ignorant of what to check nor what to

Re: [PLUG] DNS over HTTPS?

Not helpful in the extreme. Time to cool it. -Denis On Sun, Dec 29, 2019 at 4:19 PM Mike C. wrote: > > > > I never said DNSSEC provides encryption, I said it provides > > tamper resistance. And Like any security protocol, the security doesn't > > work unless your TURN IT ON. > > > > You, uh,

Re: [PLUG] Artix - Fork of Arch Linux

I wonder if your angry response was intended to accomplish something: get a change in behavior or an improvement in the usefulness of this mail list? If so, do you think you were successful? If that was not your intention, what was the purpose? -Denis On Mon, Dec 30, 2019 at 5:50 PM Ben Koenig

Re: [PLUG] Thinkpads and screensavers

On my X240 thinkpad running Ubuntu 18.04 when I suspend it will not come out until I touch a key. The mouse will not do it. My touchpad is disabled, but not the touchpoint. Because of your question I just tried coming out of suspend using the touchpoint. Yikes! It restores the mouse but not

Re: [PLUG] Connecting UPS to desktop

Well, damn. I should have read your posting more completely. I see the link. On Mon, Nov 25, 2019 at 11:14 AM Denis Heidtmann wrote: > Russell, > (a little detour) I have a need for a USB to serial. I have used one > (labelled Sabrent) but have doubts about its correct functioning

Re: [PLUG] Connecting UPS to desktop

Russell, (a little detour) I have a need for a USB to serial. I have used one (labelled Sabrent) but have doubts about its correct functioning. Do you have a recommendation for a brand/model that might be better? Thanks, -Denis On Mon, Nov 25, 2019 at 10:19 AM Galen Seitz wrote: > On 11/25/19

Re: [PLUG] annotate photos

Gimp will certainly do it, but there is a bit of a learning curve. -Denis On Sat, Nov 16, 2019 at 5:15 PM Galen Seitz wrote: > Hi, > > I have a need to add annotations to some photos. Text, lines with > arrows, and circles or elipses is about all I need. In the past I've > used imagemagick

Re: [PLUG] How to create an icon to execute freecad

//packages.ubuntu.com/bionic/amd64/freecad/filelist: > > /usr/share/applications/freecad.desktop > > > Don't mind me, just pondering why you aren't seeing the icon. > > -Ben > > > On Sun, Nov 3, 2019 at 9:36 PM Denis Heidtmann > wrote: > > > Thanks. Your ap

Re: [PLUG] How to create an icon to execute freecad

Thanks. Your approach got me to asking Ubuntu for desktop file creation. I managed to get it done. On Sun, Nov 3, 2019 at 7:55 PM Michael Barnes wrote: > On Sun, Nov 3, 2019 at 6:43 PM Denis Heidtmann > wrote: > > > I am using freecad. As installed via a package from Ubuntu i

[PLUG] How to create an icon to execute freecad

I am using freecad. As installed via a package from Ubuntu it has no icon for gui execution. It would be a minor convenience if I could create such. As it is now I launch a terminal, type "freecad" and I am off and running. I thought I could just go to /usr/bin/freecad, create a link, and be

Re: [PLUG] IP Tracking

Some of this is sounding a bit hostile. Hostility is not useful. -Denis On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 5:01 PM Ben Koenig wrote: > One can also re-frame Tomas' comments. > > > The seatbelt did not invent itself, and Internet Safety doesn't grow on > trees. There is an expectation currently that

Re: [PLUG] How we treat the homeless...

Who, then, has the resources to deal with the unpleasantness of trash heaps left by the mentally ill, those who never had the opportunity to learn clean habits, those who no longer give a shit? What is the solution? -Denis On Sun, Sep 22, 2019 at 4:26 PM Michael Barnes wrote: > On Sun, Sep

Re: [PLUG] PLUG HAS A VENUE PROBLEM

FWIIW, PSU has done the same thing with the doors in SB1, even though there is a business operating in that building. I once had to let in one of their customers. -Denis On Sat, Sep 21, 2019 at 7:17 PM Russell Senior wrote: > I am a fan of Portland State as a venue. Firstly, we've been there

Re: [PLUG] PLUG HAS A VENUE PROBLEM

Has PSU been approached with the idea that the door be locked at 7:15 or so on the one night a month for our meeting? -Denis On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:52 PM Michael Dexter wrote: > Hello all, > > Thank you everyone who pointed out a few odd elements about the last > meeting, none of which were

Re: [PLUG] Issue on laptop w/trackpad disabled

> | DE | Score | > +-+ > | KDE | 1| > | Ubuntu | 0| > +-+ > > Sorry, I like competition. Gotta compare those pros and cons :) > > > On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 6:44 PM Denis Heidtmann > wrote: > > > Great idea for a ke

Re: [PLUG] Issue on laptop w/trackpad disabled

> works. I assume that other desktops would offer equivalent shortcuts, > which might be what you want to do here. I'm using +t as a > touchpad toggle. > > On Thu, Jul 4, 2019 at 6:24 PM Fred James > wrote: > > > > Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > > On my Lenovo X2

[PLUG] Issue on laptop w/trackpad disabled

On my Lenovo X240 I have the trackpad disabled because my errant thumbs have a nasty tendency to move the pointer around unwittingly. I use a wireless USB mouse, which is always fine. Except if the mouse were to fail, I have no way to do anything, including saving, shutting down, or other

Re: [PLUG] downloading the ubuntu 18.04.2 iso trouble

Thanks. I just figured that out. I now have a bootable flash drive. -Denis On Mon, May 27, 2019 at 5:19 PM Dick Steffens wrote: > On 5/27/19 5:14 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > I went t*o *https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop and got: > > ubuntu-18.04.2-desktop

[PLUG] downloading the ubuntu 18.04.2 iso trouble

I went t*o *https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop and got: ubuntu-18.04.2-desktop-amd64.iso.part repeating I get various sizes--MB to 1.l1GB. Does this indicate that I am not waiting long enough? What is this .part thing? I want to burn a flash drive for installing. Please excuse the

Re: [PLUG] EE help sought

n the SF Bay Area. He works > the design side, but I'm sure they have EEs they work with on a regular > basis. Since your contact says they need specific packaging, DI might be > able to help them end-to-end. > > Good luck! > David > > On 5/4/19 5:31 PM, Denis Heidtma

[PLUG] EE help sought

An out-of-town contact is looking for help. I quote: "Specifically, we need someone who can design, source, assemble and program a battery management system for our battery pack. Many BMS’s designs exist, but we need to package it in a very specific way. Our original idea was to find someone

Re: [PLUG] Need New Computer

If Free Geek does not have what suits you, there is Eco Binary on SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway. They have used machines. I bought this Lenovo L420 laptop there for $180 a couple of years ago. -Denis On Thu, Feb 21, 2019 at 8:55 PM Michael Barnes wrote: > On Thu, Feb 21, 2019 at 6:49 PM

Re: [PLUG] FYI - ROSEBURG , Oregon HAS FIBER IN ~50% OF COUNTY PER Douglas Fast Net (DFN)

Tomas, I like your essay--it covers a lot of the factors. Quote; * mandating open access for customers and service suppliers * mandating non discriminatory and transparent pricing - this alone could improve many bad things - imagine the same price for everyone with the same service and

Re: [PLUG] FYI - ROSEBURG , Oregon HAS FIBER IN ~50% OF COUNTY PER

Disagreeing is fine, and expected. But personal attacks do not help, and are not welcome. Cool down. -Denis On Sat, Feb 2, 2019 at 1:45 PM Ben Koenig wrote: > Rich explained it in nicer terms, but honestly. > > Mike, grow the fuck up. > internet access is how we communicate. You even sit

[PLUG] windows launched w/title hidden

I posted this issue some time ago. I have more information now. Perhaps someone can help me get to resolution with this new info. To reiterate, the issue is in Ubuntu 16.04; some windows launch with the title bar hidden under the launcher and the desktop title bar. I can use ALT drag to expose

[PLUG] Some windows launch with title bar and left edge hidden

Running Ubuntu 16.04 with Unity. Some applications launch with the title bar under the bar at the top and the left edge under the launcher. The applications behaving this way include Firefox and terminal. There may be others. I can use ALT drag to move the window to get to the hidden stuff,

Re: [PLUG] HOWTO: Spelling Russell's name.

Yes, Mr. R, spelling is a dying art, or at least attention to it. Your name is not the only victim. But imagine having a name with one "n" commonly spelled with two "n"s, and a last name with the opposite. I have even been called Denise. Take heart that Russell does not have a feminine form.

Re: [PLUG] Neo900

A cell phone without a sim card has no cell network connectivity. On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 4:18 AM Richard Owlett wrote: > On 11/12/2018 11:36 PM, Tomas Kuchta wrote: > > It was probably mentioned her before - Purism is working on their Librem > 5 > > smartphone. That one should be pretty open

Re: [PLUG] Mount command creates new folders

and is perfect > for your application. > > You will notice significant improvements in the way your devices are > mounted if you use a proper folder to mount them in. > > > > On Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 1:43 PM Denis Heidtmann > > wrote: > > > Please lighten up an

Re: [PLUG] Mount command creates new folders

Please lighten up and be more helpful. On Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 8:45 AM Ben Koenig wrote: > The mount command requires root for all storage mediums. You are horribly > misinformed in more ways than one. > > On Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 8:15 PM Tomas Kuchta > > wrote: > > > Mount doesn't make missing

Re: [PLUG] Which distribution for new user?

File menu, save as. At least in Firefox this worked. On Wed, Sep 12, 2018 at 3:35 PM, John Jason Jordan wrote: > On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:18:24 -0700 (PDT) > Rich Shepard dijo: > > >. > > I've seen that before, but I don't remember

Re: [PLUG] Friend's email has modified reply-to field

s spam detection has been pretty > good about routing it all to my spam folder. > > On Thu, Aug 23, 2018, 08:44 Rich Shepard wrote: > > > On Wed, 22 Aug 2018, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > > > > I have sent some stuff to network-ab...@google.com, but it is not a > &

Re: [PLUG] Friend's email has modified reply-to field

his inbox? On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 3:27 PM, Rich Shepard wrote: > On Wed, 22 Aug 2018, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > I have been trying to find way to report that address to google without >> success. Is there any hope of getting the information to Google so that >> the

[PLUG] Friend's email has modified reply-to field

A distant friend had her computer hacked. Now it seems that in addition to harvesting her address book her mail now has a changed reply-to field. The reply-to address is hellerwalker53 at gmail. One message we inadvertently sent to that address responded, so it seems that this address is still

Re: [PLUG] Kicad help needed

to use the Cmts.user layer? -Denis On Sat, Jul 14, 2018 at 6:05 PM, Erik Lane wrote: > That sounds to me like you're actually creating a plated hole, if the drill > size is larger than the finished size. I'd first double check that. > > On Sat, Jul 14, 2018, 5:24 PM Denis

Re: [PLUG] Kicad help needed

do not know how to change the hole size. I created a few of my own footprints which had a .125 inch hole, but when I check the gerber/drill file they had a .150 inch hole. So some more clues would be gratefully appreciated. -Denis On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 2:35 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote

Re: [PLUG] Kicad help needed

d various versions of KiCad to make > a fair number of boards and custom footprints. > > Thanks, > Erik > > On Wed, Jul 11, 2018, 9:52 PM Denis Heidtmann > wrote: > > > I am afraid I must be very dense or stupid. I cannot find a way to find > > out what $KIP

Re: [PLUG] Kicad help needed

NPTH pads and not library issues, but since I cannot seem to save what I have done, I will blame anything. I intend to go to the Clinic this Sunday in the hopes that someone there can set me on a correct path. Thanks for reading this rambling complaint. -Denis On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 2:39 PM, P

Re: [PLUG] Kicad help needed

: > On Sun, Jul 08, 2018 at 04:29:45PM -0700, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > The principal problem is that I want to modify two of the footprints > > and save them to a local library. I have read many discussions > > related to this issue, but I have not been able to duplicate the

[PLUG] Kicad help needed

ience. Thanks, -Denis Heidtmann ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug

Re: [PLUG] SANE not quite easy - Resolution

Russell, I would be interested in the method. Picture of a screen? -Denis On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 11:03 AM, Russell Senior wrote: > Gotcha. I don't have any better solutions for that. > > If they were slides, I'd suggest the method I used in Seattle a few years > ago, that went through

Re: [PLUG] InFocus Projector Terminology?

On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 2:31 PM, Carl Karsten wrote: > I would cut your losses and not bother. > > if you need accurate stuff, find a company that will acknowledge what > is going on. > > > A friend worked for a company that made network cards (and maybe chip > sets)

Re: [PLUG] Serial communication with dmm

software for this thing works well, > and you have a USB->serial adapter, this utility could potentially be used > to monitor the traffic on a successful meter read, which could then be used > to re-create those steps in whatever other environment you'd like to use. > > -wes > > On

Re: [PLUG] Getting up from chair brings desktop out of suspend

. And the grounding does not seem to help. Might running the USB cable from the keyboard to the computer through a toroid help? (I would need a big toroid to pass the big USB plug.) On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 1:52 PM, Galen Seitz <gal...@seitzassoc.com> wrote: > On 02/21/2018 01:21 PM, Denis Heidtm

[PLUG] Getting up from chair brings desktop out of suspend

I assume this is due to static electricity creating some sort of disturbance. I have an AST usb keyboard. Keyboard presses are what normally wakes the computer. Moving or clicking the mouse does not. Although this is but a minor annoyance, I would like to figure out what part of my system is

Re: [PLUG] Getting up from chair brings desktop out of suspend

r gremlins. -Denis On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 11:23 AM, Ben Koenig <techkoe...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 11:09 AM, Dick Steffens <d...@dicksteffens.com> > wrote: > > > On 02/21/2018 10:54 AM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > > >> I assume

Re: [PLUG] Getting up from chair brings desktop out of suspend

you cause when scooting your chair > back. > > On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 12:00 PM, Denis Heidtmann < > denis.heidtm...@gmail.com > > wrote: > > > Setting anxiety aside, to address the non-EMI possibilities: > > > > I am running Ubuntu 16.04. I use the drop-down

Re: [PLUG] Concatenating two square icons to get single rectangular image

montage -geometry... , where: is the horizontal number of pixels wide the result should be. The number of pixels of an image can be found by right-clicking on the name of the file, choosing properties, then select the image tab. You will then see the width and height of the image in pixels.

Re: [PLUG] Alea jacta est*

He was likely a linguist. On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 2:29 PM, John Jason Jordan wrote: > It should all be here in 4-5 days, plenty of time for assembling during > the February 18 Clinic. > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117726 > >

Re: [PLUG] bash; anacron; wmctrl question

re would be no way to postpone the backup for one day. Not running the backup would postpone the backup for a full week. Thanks to all who responded with ideas and suggestions. -Denis On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 1:27 PM, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtm...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a scrip

Re: [PLUG] Parts shopping for new desktop

bandwidth. And that bandwidth may be the reason Gen 2 it is relegated to the back. Just turn your machine around. No need for those lights and buttons and drives. -Denis On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 9:17 PM, John Jason Jordan <joh...@gmx.com> wrote: > On Tue, 6 Feb 2018 20:40:15 -0800 > Den

Re: [PLUG] Parts shopping for new desktop

I did a brief search and found a prediction that the SATA Express "may never catch on." -Denis On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 8:29 PM, John Jason Jordan wrote: > For CPU I have settled on Intel i7 6700 or maybe 7700. The problems is > the motherboard because I insist on a USB 3.1 Gen.

Re: [PLUG] bash; anacron; wmctrl question

to use the full path, in case the cron > environment > > doesn't include $PATH > > > > On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 1:39 PM, wes <p...@the-wes.com> wrote: > > > > > try sudo wmctrl, the same way you're doing sudo zenity. > > > > > > -wes > >

Re: [PLUG] bash; anacron; wmctrl question

On the $DISPLAY variable, I thought that is what export DISPLAY=:0 was supposed to do. It must be doing something, since the zenity window does appear on my desktop. It is just that the wmctrl -k does not seem to work. I will be trying Wes' suggestion tomorrow when anacron gets another shot

Re: [PLUG] bash; anacron; wmctrl question

You mean sudo -u household wmctrl...? -Denis On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 1:39 PM, wes <p...@the-wes.com> wrote: > try sudo wmctrl, the same way you're doing sudo zenity. > > -wes > > On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 1:27 PM, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtm...@gmail.com > > > w

Re: [PLUG] Virtual Box hard crashes desktop system

I run a guest operator system of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. > > My Ubuntu would not boot. Win7 works fine. > > > > Tony > > > > > On Feb 4, 2018, at 18:42, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtm...@gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > > > > I am not sure

Re: [PLUG] Virtual Box hard crashes desktop system

wrote: > > > My base OS is Win7 and I run a guest operator system of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. > > My Ubuntu would not boot. Win7 works fine. > > > > Tony > > > > > On Feb 4, 2018, at 18:42, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtm...@gmail.com> > > wrote: > >

Re: [PLUG] Virtual Box hard crashes desktop system

pent about 6 hours > reinstalling everything. > > Tony > > > On Feb 4, 2018, at 17:40, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtm...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > As soon as I click on start, the computer freezes--no mouse, no keyboard > > reaction. The power button

Re: [PLUG] Firefox blocked me from creating an account

How many 106 year olds spend any money? Pegged at that age you are not a target for much, except, perhaps, funeral services. Or you could say 30-something and get some "interesting" ads. On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 6:13 PM, John Jason Jordan wrote: > On Sun, 4 Feb 2018 17:55:44

Re: [PLUG] Virtual Box hard crashes desktop system

Found the guest additions, changed the entry in the Storage section, still the same crash. On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 5:40 PM, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtm...@gmail.com> wrote: > As soon as I click on start, the computer freezes--no mouse, no keyboard > reaction. The power button is

Re: [PLUG] Firefox blocked me from creating an account

Now you know what happens to those who lie to Big Brother. On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 5:17 PM, John Jason Jordan wrote: > I just wanted to sync Firefox from my laptop to the new drive on my > desktop. On the laptop I tried to sign in to sync, but (as usual) I had > forgotten the

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