January 2000 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[SLE] All those users in passwd
by activex1＠one.net 07 Jan '00

07 Jan '00

When I look at the /etc/passwd file there are a lot of users such as irc, named, fnet, etc... Are they security holes? If they are, which ones can I remove? Sam -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] Running DOS application in Linux?
by dlbt＠pacific.net.sg 07 Jan '00

07 Jan '00

Just wondering is there anyway to run DOS application under Linux? Example like Accpac and other commercial applications? Regards. Dennis/SG -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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RE: [SLE] sorry about this.....
by tduggan＠dekaresearch.com 07 Jan '00

07 Jan '00

I am getting these also, I wonder where that pcx comes from? I've included the headers I get in case that helps track down the problem. Tim <top of header> Received: from mail.sbs.be by exchange1.dekaresearch.com with SMTP (Microsoft Exchange Internet Mail Service Version 5.0.1457.7) id X9G6ML25; Fri, 7 Jan 2000 12:39:48 -0500 Received: from smokey.te6.siemens.be (root(a)bigone.te6.siemens.be [193.210.185.13]) by mail.sbs.be (8.9.3/8.9.3) with ESMTP id SAA17631 for <tduggan(a)dekaresearch.com>; Fri, 7 Jan 2000 18:53:04 +0100 Received: from huzd002a.te6.siemens.be (huzd002a.te6.siemens.be [193.210.185.100]) by smokey.te6.siemens.be (8.6.12/8.6.12) with SMTP id TAA09334 for <tduggan(a)dekaresearch.com>; Fri, 7 Jan 2000 19:46:31 +0100 Received: by huzd002a.te6.siemens.be(Lotus SMTP MTA v4.6.3 (733.2 10-16-1998)) id C125685F.0061CEC6 ; Fri, 7 Jan 2000 18:48:19 +0100 X-Lotus-FromDomain: ENERGY From: postmaster(a)huzd002a.te6.siemens.be Reply-To: postmaster(a)huzd002a.te6.siemens.be To: suse-linux-e(a)suse.com Message-ID: <C125685F.0061CD46.00(a)huzd002a.te6.siemens.be> Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 18:37:09 +0100 Subject: [SLE] Network backup [OT?] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-type: multipart/mixed; Boundary="0__=Mpsk2VPyZePgqtqvo409QxLhUIoaaKXkuWrnnBhnvce1UOWNMNIQDC5L" Content-Disposition: inline --0__=Mpsk2VPyZePgqtqvo409QxLhUIoaaKXkuWrnnBhnvce1UOWNMNIQDC5L Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline --0__=Mpsk2VPyZePgqtqvo409QxLhUIoaaKXkuWrnnBhnvce1UOWNMNIQDC5L Content-type: application/octet-stream; name="pic32428.pcx" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="pic32428.pcx" Content-transfer-encoding: base64 --0__=Mpsk2VPyZePgqtqvo409QxLhUIoaaKXkuWrnnBhnvce1UOWNMNIQDC5L-- <end of header> > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Sims [SMTP:psims@lombard.co.uk] > Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 8:07 AM > > I'm getting mail bounced from someones mailer which is embedding some > pcx files etc, just want to see if a straight post bounces. > > here's what is coming back > > Delivery Failure Report > > > Your RE: [SLE] Root Password? > > document: > > > > was not Stephan Van Dessel/Energy/SieBru@Exchange > > delivered to: > > > > because: Invalid/unknown recipient [MAPI Reason Code: 1, MAPI > Diagnostic > Code 1] -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] Re: Root Password?
by ke＠suse.de 07 Jan '00

07 Jan '00

Jon Pennington <jpennington(a)atipa.com> writes: | On Fri, 07 Jan 2000, Paul Sims wrote: | > | > why not "linux single" (or linux -s) at the lilo prompt? | | Because S requires the root password. Try linux init=/bin/sh at the boot prompt; the manual explains some detail (6.3, p. 364). Good luck! -- work : ke(a)suse.de Karl Eichwalder home : ke(a)gnu.franken.de -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] Re: Adding new users
by ke＠suse.de 07 Jan '00

07 Jan '00

François Pinard <pinard(a)iro.umontreal.ca> writes: | Glad to see you are here as well, Karl. In fact, it seems you are | about everywhere something of interest goes on! ;-) Thanks for the flower (german saying); unfortunately, I've to admit to read the kernel mailinglist cursorily only ;) | (but on the Python list :-) I'm lurking around on the xml-sig mailinglist -- okay, that's a SGML mailinglist... I wished to know Python; it's always a pleasure to glance at Python code! [Happy New Year to all! I'll start to read the SuSE mailinglist again.] -- work : ke(a)suse.de Karl Eichwalder home : ke(a)gnu.franken.de -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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RE: [SLE] newbie pcmcia network
by tduggan＠dekaresearch.com 07 Jan '00

07 Jan '00

Hi, Cardinfo requires XForms, if it's not installed I think it is in series xdev (I don't have my CD's handy). You can check to see if the (right) module is loading by doing # lsmod If it is, check the interface # ifconfig does eth0 show up with the right parameters? If not, it's time to look at /etc/pcmcia/network.opts and double check it against the PCMCIA-HOWTO (I had to do this a couple of times before it was clear). Let us know if you need help with something that is adrift:-) Tim > -----Original Message----- > From: Francesco [SMTP:fgs@epulse.net] > Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 9:40 AM > > Hi and thanks in advance. > > I am v new to linux (and networks). Installed 6.2 OK on Dell Laptop > (no sound > yet but not important). PCMIA modem all fine. Am now trying to link > to net at > work via 3Com card (which according to the list may be useable - > 3CCFE575CT). > However I have problems. Tried an integrate hardware in YAST, network > device, > type eth0, device type PCMCIA, etc etc, then when I come to reboot I > get a no > such device as eth0 message as part of the scrolling boot script. I > ran probe > and both sockets were reported. I tried to run cardinfo but received > an error > message about failure of shared libraries. If i insert the card after > boot up > then I hear a heart warming beep so I assume the socket is live. The > rest of > the office runs windows and are getting sceptical. HELP please. > -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] extraction
by tomas＠primenet.com 07 Jan '00

07 Jan '00

Ok, I havn't quite figure this out and it's bugging me prolly because I have to use awk or somethign and don't understand it. What I'm trying to do within a bash routine is extract the user from the output below pipedream:/home/skull # who am i pipedream!skull pts/2 Jan 4 21:48 (:0) in this case, skull. Does anyone wantto enlighten me? :) -- S.Toms - tomas(a)primenet.com - homepage is in the works SuSE Linux v6.2+ - Kernel 2.2.13 To the systems programmer, users and applications serve only to provide a test load. -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] Particularly nasty spam method
by abrahams＠mbs.valinet.com 07 Jan '00

07 Jan '00

I just received the following email, which suggests that someone is using my email address as an origin for sending out spam. The particular originating address, abrahams(a)acm.org, is not at my ISP; it's an address from which mail is forwarded to my ISP for me. Any suggestions as to what to do about it? Paul Abrahams ---------------- Subject: Mail System Error - Returned Mail Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2000 12:56:48 -0500 From: Mail Administrator<Postmaster(a)satori.is.paradyne.com> To: abrahams(a)acm.org This Message was undeliverable due to the following reason: The following destination addresses were unknown (please check the addresses and re-mail the message): SMTP <bcutter(a)paradyne.com> Please reply to Postmaster(a)satori.is.paradyne.com if you feel this message to be in error. Reporting-MTA: dns; satori.is.paradyne.com Received-From-MTA: dns; [209.30.76.240] [209.30.76.240] Arrival-Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2000 12:56:46 -0500 Subject: Update Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2000 09:43:16 From: <abrahams(a)acm.org> To: bcutter(a)paradyne.com DEAR FRIEND Have you ever asked yourself if you are in the right place to have fortune, health, or love? If you should move or stay where you are? Are you thinking of moving and want to know how things will be in the new place? These are difficult decisions but now there is a new tool to make these decisions easier. ASTROGEOGRAPHY Astrogeography uses scientific methods of projecting planet aspects onto the surface of the Earth. Astrogeography shows how planets affect you differently in different locations. When you change your location, the astrological forces in your life also change. Now, with mathematical techniques perfected over years of testing you can see your POWER ZONES for Success, Prosperity, Health, Romance, and Love. You will see how to take advantage of the influences of your location. Your POWER ZONES are printed on two large 11 X 17 inch color maps of the USA and the World. The maps are easy to understand and use as guides in making important decisions. A complete explanation booklet in provided with the maps. Don't be in the dark any longer! Order your LIFE MAPS today. Just 31.90 in the US and $33.90 anywhere else. To order, call toll free 800 283 4080, ext. 805. Have your name, postal address, birth place, birth date and birth time ready when you call. WEB SPECIAL: Save $10 off your order in you order by January 25, 1999. Pay just $21.90 (US orders) or $23.90 (outside US). Call 800 283 4080, ext.805 toll free NOW. You can also order by mail. Just send us your name, postal address, birth place, birth date and birth time to LifeMap, 1118 W. Magnolia Ave., #408, Burbank, CA 91506, USA. Enclose your check or money order for $21.90 (US orders) or $23.90 (outside US), if you order by December 25, 1999. Add $10 to your order after Decdmber 25, 1999. This is a one time mailing. There is no need to remove your name from a mailing list. However, if you still wish to contact us about e-mail, you are welcome to call 213 220 5046. Best wishes for a successful year 2000. -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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[SLE] No shell in /etc/passwd
by jbarnett＠axil.netmate.com 07 Jan '00

07 Jan '00

I changed my shell in /etc/passwd, which I type the path to it wrong, now when I try and log in, it gives me an error saying I don't have a valid shell and then disconnects the sesssion. The problem is, well the machine is in a remote area, and I don't have physically access to it. I tried rlogin in which doesn't work either. Any ideas? Jack -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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Re: [SLE] buying a printer
by activex1＠one.net 07 Jan '00

07 Jan '00

where is this printer list? Sam Walker wrote: > >From experience at work- HP deskjets are a pain to put on a network. If you > want to use an inkjet, look at the printer list and pick one of the Canon's. > If you want to use a laser printer, then HP is probably one of the better > ways to go. -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help(a)suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/

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