RE: SAMBA PDC

2010-02-08 Thread Craig White
On Tue, 2010-02-09 at 05:13 +, Kevin Fries wrote: > Another package I have used in mixed LinuxWindows environment is > GOsa2. > > It uses an LDAP backend, and has a pretty nice front end. not even close to the same type of thing as Active Directory or a Windows Domain Controller. Gosa (

Re: SAMBA PDC

2010-02-08 Thread Craig White
On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 22:40 -0700, Trent Shipley wrote: > A little BingO shows that Microsoft changed the name to > "Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications Overview" with Vista and Server > 2003 (?). It is treated as a known package by 2008 (r2) and Win 7. real Linux users don't Bing ;-)

Re: SAMBA PDC

2010-02-08 Thread Craig White
On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 22:24 -0700, Trent Shipley wrote: > Having read a little Apple documentation it looks like the Macs will > just know NFS. Can anyone confirm this? yes... Macintosh Finder interaction with NFS has a little latency. Makes me gag every time some Mac person talks about ho

Re: SAMBA PDC

2010-02-08 Thread Trent Shipley
Craig White wrote: > On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 20:13 -0700, Trent Shipley wrote: > >> Craig White wrote: >> >> >>> On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 18:38 -0700, Trent Shipley wrote: >>> >>> This is for curiosity, I'm not presently trying to implement Windows networking using a Linux

Re: SAMBA PDC

2010-02-08 Thread Trent Shipley
Craig White wrote: > On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 20:13 -0700, Trent Shipley wrote: > >> Craig White wrote: >> >> >>> On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 18:38 -0700, Trent Shipley wrote: >>> >>> This is for curiosity, I'm not presently trying to implement Windows networking using a Linux

RE: SAMBA PDC

2010-02-08 Thread Kevin Fries
Another package I have used in mixed LinuxWindows environment is GOsa2. It uses an LDAP backend, and has a pretty nice front end. Kevin Fries Sent from my Nokia phone -Original Message- From: Craig White Sent: 02/08/2010 10:07:52 PM Subject: Re: SAMBA PDC On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 20:13 -

Re: SAMBA PDC

2010-02-08 Thread Craig White
On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 20:13 -0700, Trent Shipley wrote: > Craig White wrote: > > > On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 18:38 -0700, Trent Shipley wrote: > > > >> This is for curiosity, I'm not presently trying to implement Windows > >> networking using a Linux box as the Primary Domain Controller. How > >>

Re: SAMBA PDC

2010-02-08 Thread Trent Shipley
Craig White wrote: > On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 18:38 -0700, Trent Shipley wrote: > >> This is for curiosity, I'm not presently trying to implement Windows >> networking using a Linux box as the Primary Domain Controller. How >> would a Linux PDC emulate Active Directory Services? Do you still ne

VirtualBox Install

2010-02-08 Thread Trent Shipley
A while ago I wrote that I wanted to run some Windows OSes as virtual machines under Linux. I wound up selecting Sun's VirtualBox. Ubuntu knew about the VirtualBox package so installation was trivial. Installing the guest OSes was also pretty easy. I did learn that if you made a mistake on the

Re: SAMBA PDC

2010-02-08 Thread Craig White
On Mon, 2010-02-08 at 18:38 -0700, Trent Shipley wrote: > This is for curiosity, I'm not presently trying to implement Windows > networking using a Linux box as the Primary Domain Controller. How > would a Linux PDC emulate Active Directory Services? Do you still need > a server grade Windows li

Re: Help for my mom

2010-02-08 Thread der.hans
Am 08. Feb, 2010 schwätzte Kevin Fries so: moin moin Kevin, I am a full card carrying geek in the Denver Metro area, so I doubt any of you know me. We have a group like yours up here called CLUE (Colorado Linux Users & Enthusiasts) which I volunteer my expertise at all the time, so I think you

SAMBA PDC

2010-02-08 Thread Trent Shipley
This is for curiosity, I'm not presently trying to implement Windows networking using a Linux box as the Primary Domain Controller. How would a Linux PDC emulate Active Directory Services? Do you still need a server grade Windows license running to provide ADS? -

Re: why does FF take up the entire desktop?

2010-02-08 Thread Joshua Zeidner
Will do! thanks Mike, Kevin, Dale and Dazed_75. On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 3:42 PM, Kevin Fries wrote: > Just remember to exit while it is un-maximized, or it will come back again. > > Good Luck > Kevin > > > > --- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-

HackFest: Tuesday Night HackFest - Tomorrow February

2010-02-08 Thread Lisa Kachold
Regular Linux security meeting at the John C. Lincoln Hospital Cowden Center at 18:30 (6:30 PM until 8:00) Room #1AB http://plug.phoenix.az.us/node/2273 February's security lab has tentatively scheduled a guest talk from Steven Kaplan on the CSSLP certification, general security news, and a few l

Re: why does FF take up the entire desktop?

2010-02-08 Thread Joshua Zeidner
sorry folks, thats f11 ! -jmz On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 3:36 PM, Joshua Zeidner wrote: >  Thanks to all of you! > >  Pressing f12 solved my problem, but I will try to get a better > understanding of the things everyone mentioned.  I'm not really a > Gnome expert, current circumstance has moved

Re: PLUG planning IRC mtg Sunday night

2010-02-08 Thread Lisa Kachold
I personally can't make it to that IRC on Sunday nights. Is there a meeting minutes that actually IS the plug IRC chat itself? On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 4:02 AM, der.hans wrote: > moin moin, > > here's a reminder for Sunday night's planning meeting which will be > conducted via IRC. Agenda is poste

Re: why does FF take up the entire desktop?

2010-02-08 Thread Kevin Fries
Just remember to exit while it is un-maximized, or it will come back again. Good Luck Kevin --- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az

Re: why does FF take up the entire desktop?

2010-02-08 Thread Joshua Zeidner
Thanks to all of you! Pressing f12 solved my problem, but I will try to get a better understanding of the things everyone mentioned. I'm not really a Gnome expert, current circumstance has moved me to Gnome desktop for my regular laptop. -jmz On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 2:54 PM, Dazed_75 wrot

Re: why does FF take up the entire desktop?

2010-02-08 Thread Dazed_75
You might also check to see if you are running maximus or some other addon that is mostly intended for netbooks to maximize your use of screen real estate. BTW, that is standard for distros like ubuntu NBR (UNR) On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 12:45 PM, Joshua Zeidner wrote: > Hi, > > Whenever I maximi

Re: Help for my mom

2010-02-08 Thread Brian Cluff
It would be a bit of a drive for her, but if she brought the machine to the east side meeting this Thurs, I'm sure that someone would be more than happy to help her out. I would specifically volunteer myself, but I will be giving one of the presentations, although I could take a look at it aft

Re: why does FF take up the entire desktop?

2010-02-08 Thread Kevin Fries
I have also seen this when you close FF in maximized mode, then FF gets stupid about where is is supposed to be on the screen. How I Fixed: Open FF, it takes the entire screen Press F11, or Alt-Space->unmaximize to make the window no longer full screen Close FF Reopen FF, it should come up windowe

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-08 Thread Dazed_75
Thank you Stephen On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 2:48 PM, Stephen wrote: > I can certainly try to help, I will know more about my weekend about wed. > > Stephen. > > > On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 12:14 PM, Dazed_75 wrote: > >> Stephen and X Y, >> The special part is that it is not a public event and not a P

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-08 Thread Stephen
I can certainly try to help, I will know more about my weekend about wed. Stephen. On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 12:14 PM, Dazed_75 wrote: > Stephen and X Y, > The special part is that it is not a public event and not a PLUG event. > Mesa Regal is a 55+ RV park with an active computer club. Eric Shub

Re: why does FF take up the entire desktop?

2010-02-08 Thread Dale Farnsworth
> Whenever I maximize Firefox in Ubuntu, it takes up my whole desktop. > Its really irritating because I have to press Alt-F9 to minimize it, > as the window controls are gone (it super maximizes it, the header on > the window is not visible nor is the other Gnome desktop controls). > Any ideas

Help for my mom

2010-02-08 Thread Kevin Fries
Hi, I am a full card carrying geek in the Denver Metro area, so I doubt any of you know me. We have a group like yours up here called CLUE (Colorado Linux Users & Enthusiasts) which I volunteer my expertise at all the time, so I think you guys are there, very similar to who we are here. My mothe

various "modes" (was: Re: why does FF take up the entire desktop?)

2010-02-08 Thread Mike Schwartz
On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 12:45 PM, Joshua Zeidner wrote: > Hi, > > Whenever I maximize Firefox in Ubuntu, it takes up my whole desktop. > Its really irritating because I have to press Alt-F9 to minimize it, > as the window controls are gone (it super maximizes it, the header on > the window is no

Notify/cooperate with Ubuntu AZ Loco folks (was: Re: Need some help for a special Installfest)

2010-02-08 Thread Mike Schwartz
My apologies if this (what I am about to say) is so obvious, that it is a waste of bits (electrons?) to type it. You should consider getting in touch with (/"involving") the folks from the "Ariziona LoCo" of *Ubuntu * (see https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-arizona) Their team leader: "John Crawford ak

why does FF take up the entire desktop?

2010-02-08 Thread Joshua Zeidner
Hi, Whenever I maximize Firefox in Ubuntu, it takes up my whole desktop. Its really irritating because I have to press Alt-F9 to minimize it, as the window controls are gone (it super maximizes it, the header on the window is not visible nor is the other Gnome desktop controls). Any ideas on wh

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-08 Thread Dazed_75
Stephen and X Y, The special part is that it is not a public event and not a PLUG event. Mesa Regal is a 55+ RV park with an active computer club. Eric Shubert, myself and a Linux end user user recently attended an Expo they held. We manned a Linux table. We now have 17 people signed up for this

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-08 Thread X Y
What's special with this particular fest!!?? If you cannot find anyone else you can count on me, I live in the area. Please let me know not later than Thursday morning - noon.   Regards!         --- On Sun, 2/7/10, Dazed_75 wrote: From: Dazed_75 Subject: Need some help for a special Installfes

Re: Need some help for a special Installfest

2010-02-08 Thread Stephen
who/what kind of install-fest is this? On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 11:02 PM, Dazed_75 wrote: > There will be an installfest on Saturday Feb 13 at Mesa Regal, at 4700 E > Main St (Apache Trail) in Mesa, about 1/3 mile east > of Greenfield on the North side of the street: > http://maps.google.com/maps?f