March 2007 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse] Permissions on the password database may be too restrictive
by Marlier, Ian 09 Apr '07

09 Apr '07

I've seen mention of this problem on the list previously, but no solutions that work for me... My setup: - A SuSE Linux 9.3 OpenLDAP server - A number of OpenSUSE 10.2 machines, with a very limited number of local accounts, that authenticate against the aforementioned OpenLDAP server. - A couple of SuSE Linux 9.3 client machines, with a limited number of local accounts, authenticating against the aforementioned OpenLDAP server. When logging into the OpenSUSE 10.2 machines, _some_ LDAP users are denied access with the message "Permissions on the password database may be too restrictive". Some LDAP users, however, are able to log in without a problem. I have not found a consistent distinction between the users who are allowed in, and the ones who aren't. When logging into the OpenSUSE 10.2 machines, non-root local users are denied access with the same message. However, if I change the password for the user (as root, by doing `passwd <user>`), they are given access a minute or two later. Note that there is a time lag before access is opened up. When logging into the SuSE Linux 9.3 machines, all users -- local and LDAP -- are able to log in fine. Anyone have thoughts/suggestions as to places that I might start looking. My log files are showing me absolutely nothing (which I consider something of a problem in and of itself, but...) Thanks! - Ian -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Booting laptop with wireless disable
by Ciro Iriarte 09 Apr '07

09 Apr '07

Anybody has this problem?, i can't boot a Dell Inspiron 6400 with Wifi disabled (Fn+F2), the boot process just hangs on some point. But if i reenable the wifi card and reset the laptop it just boots fine, weird.... Ciro -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] OpenOffice.
by Fred A. Miller 09 Apr '07

09 Apr '07

Why hasn't SUSE finally gotten with the program and made OO 2.1 an upgrade install via Yast, Smart, etc.? Fred -- If guns cause crime, then pencils cause misspelled words. If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson. "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." Thomas Jefferson -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Novell Client for openSUSE
by Pascal Bleser 08 Apr '07

08 Apr '07

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Novell's Novell Client for Linux is only available for SLED 10 and not for openSUSE. I think it's a rather ridiculous situation. Who can be poked to consider making builds for openSUSE (10.2, 10.3, ...) ? cheers - -- -o) Pascal Bleser http://linux01.gwdg.de/~pbleser/ /\\ <pascal.bleser(a)skynet.be> <guru(a)unixtech.be> _\_v The more things change, the more they stay insane. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.5 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFGDizzr3NMWliFcXcRAu7pAJ4wdvFHkYcjhMqFdK4KpsLlS4jG1ACeM4Gz Q60ZRCJk3cyo+ARNfw7LDg4= =TFHg -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Who the... has snatched my /dev/dsp?
by Carlos E. R. 07 Apr '07

07 Apr '07

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi, Not even root can use my /dev/dsp file: nimrodel:~ # echo "Hello" | /usr/bin/festival --tts Linux: can't open /dev/dsp nimrodel:~ # echo Hello > /dev/dsp -bash: /dev/dsp: Device or resource busy Ok, it is busy, but by whom? nimrodel:~ # lsof |grep dsp nimrodel:~ # It is not opened by anybody! I know that if I reboot it works. But i don't want to reboot. I do: nimrodel:~ # rcalsasound restart Shutting down sound driver done Starting sound driver: intel8x0 done nimrodel:~ # echo "Hello" | /usr/bin/festival --tts nimrodel:~ # and now it works! So, who on earth had my dsp that didn't show up in lsof? Another tool to find out? - -- Cheers, Carlos Robinson -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.5 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Made with pgp4pine 1.76 iD8DBQFGCk2xtTMYHG2NR9URAi0YAJ91AMa2EhEcxZzo4W/K9dEU5orfUwCfbC5C Jf7uQuFHQRj92dvNegROQDQ= =R9Jg -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Win vs Lin info
by Hans van der Merwe 06 Apr '07

06 Apr '07

This will probably spark some debates, but can someone point me to some information that I can use to successfully challenge out IT department concerning moving some Windows driven services to Linux (file, print and email/collaboration). An anti-FUD cheat-sheet if you like. E-Mail disclaimer: http://www.sunspace.co.za/emaildisclaimer.htm -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] 2.6.20 for 10.2?
by John Andersen 05 Apr '07

05 Apr '07

Is there a stable 2.6.20 kernel for openSuse 10.2, and has anyone had any good/bad experience with it? -- _____________________________________ John Andersen -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse] Adding biometric security to a computer
by rich3800＠netzero.net 05 Apr '07

05 Apr '07

What about eye iris scans? Someone can cut your fingers off but cutting your eyes off? I imagine that the gelatinous nature of eye matter would make it very hard if not impossible to remove the eye to hold it in front of a scanner for an accurate reading. Rich On Friday 23 March 2007 19:12, Michael Skiba wrote: > Am Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 14:21 schrieb Carlos E. R.: > > The Thursday 2007-03-22 at 08:42 +0100, Hans Witvliet wrote: > > > Remember however, that biometric is never a replacement for a password! > > > Fingerprints can be forged/copied > > > > Dunno about that, but they can be stolen, ie, the finger removed from > > it's owner... I don't like biometrics unless they can prove the owner is > > alive an undamaged (and make sure the bad guys know that and don't try to > > fool the system just in case) :-( > > > > -- > > Cheers, > > Carlos E. R. > > Uhm.. we're talking about laptops, right? > For private usage, to make it more difficult to get access to the "lost" > files?! > We're not talking about a military/scientific/top secret or something > similar which is worth beeing killed for, right? > > For the later thing I guess I'd prefer a gun next to my head make me reveal > the password instead of getting my fingers cut, that's true :D > > Best regardes > Michael -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] DVD Installation using Sony device
by John Hughes 04 Apr '07

04 Apr '07

Ive just built a new PC with a Sony AW-g170AB2 DVD+/-R/RW device Ive tried to install SUSE 10.1 from a DVD without success. The PC boots up from the DVD without a problem. However when I select the Installation option it says its cant find CD number 1. I guess its a problem with the device driver or the correct one not being loaded. Any one got any ideas how to get around this? John -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Marvel 88E8053 and SuSE 10.1
by Jan Wielemaker 04 Apr '07

04 Apr '07

Hi, I've got a box using an ASUS P5W DH with Intel core duo and two onboard Marvel 88E8053 (rev 20) gigabit ethernet adapters. Only one is configured (somehow on eth1) and connected to the 100MB University network. The card was configured automatically by Yast2 and uses the sky2 driver. The network is often quite heavily loaded (mostly CVS and HTTP). Most of the time, all works fine. From time to time however the connection is hopelessly slow. Running ifdown eth1 && ifup eth1 generally restores it to working state. Fun thing is that I often find myself in a situation where I can no longer reach any host on the local network, but I can still reach hosts further away. As I'm the only one having trouble and ifdown/ifup restores, it must be my problem. I've seen various posts on the status of the Marvel 88E8053 and Linux. Many people experience problems. Many are old, irrelevant, etc. I can't afford too much playing with this machine, so my concrete question is, what would you recomment: * Upgrade to SuSE 10.2? * Use another driver? I tried sk98lin that comes with the 10.1 2.6.16.27-0.9-smp kernel, but it won't recognise the controller. Is there a newer source release of the sky2 driver? * Forget about it and place a simple well supported 100MB ethernet controller? * Other options ... ? Thanks for any hints --- Jan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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