May 2000 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[SLE] Perl / Python
by yatsenng＠casema.net 04 Jun '00

04 Jun '00

Hi there, I need to learn a scripting language and I was just about to start with Perl. But then I read a very positive article about Python in the LinuxJournal (written by Eric Raymond). A lot of people recommend Perl, simply because the majority uses it. But is that a good enough reason? Cheers! -- Yatsen Ng yatsenng(a)casema.net It said "Needs Windows 98 or better." So I installed Linux... -- 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] 6.4 DVD -> 6.4 CDROM
by tjo＠telia.com 03 Jun '00

03 Jun '00

Hi! I bought the DVD version of 6.4. Nice for two reasons. First one being that a lot of the bugs in the CD version seem to have been fixed before shipping of the DVD version. :-) Second one being the obvious that I don't have to swap CDs all the time. :-) :-) BUT... (There is always one of those ;-) I have a couple of machines without DVD readers. One is on the net, no problem. I hope. Not there yet. But I also have a machine that is unconnected that is in need of a SUSE fix. I planned to copy the DVD to CDs to make this possible, as well getting myself a backup of the DVD. How do I get the contents on the DVD on to 6 CDs as to make it possible to boot and install from them? Any pointers {and|or} intructions are welcome. TJo <HR> <UL> <LI>APPLICATION/pgp-signature attachment: stored </UL> -- 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] Modules
by sander.van.vugt＠azlan.nl 02 Jun '00

02 Jun '00

Hi, what is the standard location for the loading of modules on SuSE Linux? If I look at Slackware for example, there is this /etc/rc.d/rc.modules, where all modules to be loaded are listed. On my SuSE-box, I do a lsmod, I see some modules like ne2k-pci, but I can't find where they are loaded. Thanks, Sander ********************************************************************** Disclaimer This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Azlan Holdings bv and/or subsidiary. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify Azlan Holdings MIS Helpdesk by telephone on +31 (0) 79 3443200. ********************************************************************** -- 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] IMAP server in /etc/inetd.conf
by suse-sle＠indbakke.dk 01 Jun '00

01 Jun '00

I have tried to start an imap-server on a new-installed SuSE 6.4. I could'nt get connection to the server from telnet to port 143 or from Outlook Express. When I changed the line in /etc/inetd.conf from imap2 stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd imapd to imap stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd imapd it worked. Have I messed everything up when searching for a solution, or is the SuSE standard installation "buggy"? ... Morten Christensen -- 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] Text Based installation
by Sean.Richards＠guinness.com 01 Jun '00

01 Jun '00

Thanks for replying Jerry. What I now want to know, is do you think that there should be a big problem other than that of it not recognising your monitor. I'm planning on installing a full installation including x windows systems and will be using it for a firewall. Also the system in question is an old Compaq 466 BOX. >Yes. I installed SuSE 6.3 from YaST1. Actually, the main reason for >installing 6.3 at the time was I wanted to look at the brand new YAST2 >since my user group does periodic installfests in the Boston area. One >problem is that SAX does not have my monitor in the database, so I need >to enter the parameters manually. >On 31 May 2000, at 18:07, Richards, Sean wrote: ********************************************************************** This e-mail and any attachment contains information which is private and confidential and is intended for the addressee only. If you are not an addressee, you are not authorised to read, copy or use the e-mail or any attachment. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and then destroy it. ********************************************************************** -- 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] Gateway / firewall
by jpennington＠atipa.com 01 Jun '00

01 Jun '00

Yatsen Ng <yatsenng(a)casema.net> said: > What kind of PC configuration would you recommend for an internet > gateway / firewall? 1) Pentium or 486DX with two free PCI slots (only needs 8 or 16MB RAM) 2) Two PCI NIC's, such as Linksys or Kingston (tulip clones) 3) 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy drive (no hard disk or CD-ROM) 4) Coyote Linux (http://www.coyotelinux.com) and a running Linux PC to run the configuration script (6 or 8 questions) -- -=|JP|=- Jon Pennington | Atipa Linux Solutions jpennington(a)atipa.com | http://www.atipa.com Kansas City, MO, USA | 816-241-2641 x121 -- 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] dell
by mat＠riverstreams.com 01 Jun '00

01 Jun '00

greetings i would like to know if there is anyone out there who has installed suse 6.4 on a dell latitude cpi 366 any help and tips would be greatly apreciated regards Mat -- 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] I Have Mark Messages
by yousef＠p-i-s.com 01 Jun '00

01 Jun '00

Hello I Have messages appear in /var/log/messages/ suse-MARK- Whats thse meaning of these messages. Please Quickly Thanks -- 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] HD Question
by Sean.Richards＠guinness.com 31 May '00

31 May '00

Hey there James you must first make sure that your other hard drive jumpered to master and then you should be able to set the other as ds standig for "Device Slave". -----Original Message----- From: James (Jim) Hatridge [mailto:hatridge@straubing.baynet.de] Sent: 30 May 2000 13:02 To: suse-linux-e(a)suse.com Subject: [SLE] HD Question HI All,,, I was given a digital 245mb HD. I can only get it to work as the slave unit. I would like to use it as the master. On the bottom is three jumpers sp ds cs. When all three are open then it will work as ths slave unit. I tryed jumping each single and it would not work at all. Can anyone tell me how to set the jumpers as master? TIA! Jim Hatridge hatridge(a)straubing.baynet.de Proud Linux User #88484 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jim's Beowulf Project Looking for giveaway computers and parts I need it all! Email Jim for details on how you can help build a poor man's super computer. -- 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/ ********************************************************************** This e-mail and any attachment contains information which is private and confidential and is intended for the addressee only. If you are not an addressee, you are not authorised to read, copy or use the e-mail or any attachment. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and then destroy it. ********************************************************************** -- 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] DNS and ipchains
by moseley＠hank.org 31 May '00

31 May '00

I have set up my firewall with the help of Robert Ziegler at http://linux-firewall-tools.com/linux/firewall/index.html I'm unclear on the setup to allow access to my DNS, probably because I don't understand the ports used by DNS. It will be a primary master DNS and access will be allowed to the Internet (just to lookup local host names). I should allow all udp and tcp connections in and out of my port 53. Right? ipchains -A input -i $EXTERNAL_INTERFACE -p udp \ -d $MYIPADDR 53 -j ACCEPT -l ipchains -A input -i $EXTERNAL_INTERFACE -p tcp \ -d $MYIPADDR 53 -j ACCEPT -l ipchains -A output -i $EXTERNAL_INTERFACE -p udp \ --source_port 53 -j ACCEPT -l ipchains -A output -i $EXTERNAL_INTERFACE -p tcp \ --source_port 53 -j ACCEPT -l Now, my DNS, I think, uses high ports for contacting other DNS servers. I think it uses udp only So: ipchains -A output -i $EXTERNAL_INTERFACE -p udp \ --destination-port 53 -j ACCEPT Do I need a tcp chain too for connetions to remote port 53? (When does DNS use tcp instead of udp?) Will that allow zone transfers (as long as named is setup to allow them)? Does that cover it? Is that leaving anything open? I'm unclear when to use -d with an IP and port vs. using --destination_port. Thanks, Bill Moseley mailto:moseley@hank.org -- 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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