[SLUG] Extra Debian DVD's

2012-08-23 Thread Lee Isaacson
Hi all, I am going to download the Debian 6.0.5 DVD and extra DVD's The extra DVD's as far as I know are the files in the Debian Repository. I want copy those DVD's onto my PC. What is the best way in getting Debian to look at my pc first and then if it can not find the files to then go onto

Re: [SLUG] Extra Debian DVD's

2012-08-23 Thread Mark Walkom
Try something like this - http://agix.com.au/blog/?p=2708 But I have to ask - why? On 23 August 2012 17:43, Lee Isaacson lee.isaac...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I am going to download the Debian 6.0.5 DVD and extra DVD's The extra DVD's as far as I know are the files in the Debian

[SLUG] Local Debian 6.0.5 Repository

2012-08-23 Thread Lee Isaacson
Hi all, I am still a Linux novice but like learning new things. I am thinking of downloading all the ISO files for Debian. I found the below link but need some help:- http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/286 How will I know how to break the items up into free, non free etc I am not

Re: [SLUG] Local Debian 6.0.5 Repository

2012-08-23 Thread kfoskey
I am still a Linux novice but like learning new things. Welcome I am thinking of downloading all the ISO files for Debian. The install process is very easy and the one ISO will cover most of the tools to run fairly comprehensive computer system without anything else. The whole install

Re: [SLUG] Local Debian 6.0.5 Repository

2012-08-23 Thread Amos Shapira
In addition to Ken's comprehensive response, the bottom line action I'd recommend is to follow the instructions for installation from the netinst image, especially if you have a reasonable access (e.g. any home ADSL connections is sufficient) On Aug 23, 2012 10:40 PM, Lee Isaacson

Re: [SLUG] Copying mc (midnight commander text) to local clipboard

2012-08-23 Thread kfoskey
Cutting and pasting on Linux has two versions.The 'clipboard' and the x windows cut. To use X windows cut and paste simply highlight the text (left click drag) and the text will be highlighted. In the second window middle mouse click will paste the contents of the X windows highlight.

[SLUG] September 2012 SLUG Meeting

2012-08-23 Thread committee
== September 2012 SLUG Meeting == Summary * Date: Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, 6 p.m. * Start: Arrive at 6pm for a 6:30pm start * Format: TBA * RSVP: http://www.slug.org.au/event/225003 * Suggest or sign up for a talk at http://www.slug.org.au/talks Details Details

Re: [SLUG] dns issues

2012-08-23 Thread Ben Donohue
Have you checked basic things like... the firewall on the mailserver is allowing port 53 tcp/udp the time on the mailserver is correct Ben On 08/10/2012 11:25 PM, li...@sbt.net.au wrote: have a mail server on netregistry network using ns1/ns2/ns3.netregistry,net nameservers, all's well,