August 2010 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse] why zypper refresh , works @ term, but not in cron?
by Linda Walsh 22 Aug '10

22 Aug '10

On Suse 11.2, i386, at a terminal, I can do: > sudo su - root# zypper refresh Repository 'openSUSE-11.2-Non-Oss' is up to date. Repository 'openSUSE-11.2-Oss' is up to date. Repository 'openSUSE-11.2-Source' is up to date. Retrieving repository 'openSUSE-11.2-Update' metadata [done] Building repository 'openSUSE-11.2-Update' cache [done] All repositories have been refreshed. But in cron same thing (i *added* --non-interactive since some error message said it was necessary): Cron <root@Astarte> /usr/bin/zypper --non-interactive refresh >/dev/null Failed to download /content from http://download.opensuse.org/distribution/11.2/repo/non-oss/ Problem retrieving files from 'openSUSE-11.2-Non-Oss'. [AbstractCommand.cc:195] URI=http://download.opensuse.org/distribution/11.2/repo/non-oss/content Please see the above error message for a hint. Skipping repository 'openSUSE-11.2-Non-Oss' because of the above error. Failed to download /content from http://download.opensuse.org/distribution/11.2/repo/oss/ Problem retrieving files from 'openSUSE-11.2-Oss'. [AbstractCommand.cc:195] URI=http://download.opensuse.org/distribution/11.2/repo/oss/content Please see the above error message for a hint. Skipping repository 'openSUSE-11.2-Oss' because of the above error. Failed to download /content from http://download.opensuse.org/source/distribution/11.2/repo/oss/ Problem retrieving files from 'openSUSE-11.2-Source'. [AbstractCommand.cc:195] URI=http://download.opensuse.org/source/distribution/11.2/repo/oss/content Please see the above error message for a hint. Skipping repository 'openSUSE-11.2-Source' because of the above error. Failed to download /repodata/repomd.xml from http://download.opensuse.org/update/11.2/ Problem retrieving files from 'openSUSE-11.2-Update'. [AbstractCommand.cc:195] URI=http://download.opensuse.org/update/11.2/repodata/repomd.xml Please see the above error message for a hint. Skipping repository 'openSUSE-11.2-Update' because of the above error. Could not refresh the repositories because of errors. ---- So What's up with this? I thought by doing 'sudo su -', it'd give me root's default env, so the environments should be pretty much the same'. On another system, also suse 11.2, but x86-64, a simple 'zypper refresh' is all that was needed (no "--non-interactive")... Ideas? File a bug? It would be weird if this didn't work, I'm sure I'm not the only one who prefers updating once a day and not having to wait when I actually want to install/change SW. tnx, -l -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Vodafone K3565 USB mobile dongle
by Peter Nikolic 22 Aug '10

22 Aug '10

Hi . I have just purchased the above mentioned Vodafone dongle it uses a Huawei chipset . I am trying to get this to behave on OS11.2 64 bit and have seen various bits on the net about getting it to behave . When plugged in it is seen as a storage device then it is also seen by networkmanager (i use network normally on that machine a laptop) when i try to connect it just sits there doing didely squat . The settings i am using are dial *99# user web pass web apn pp.internet ( it is a pay as you go dongle hence the pp.internet if it was monthly contract the pp would not be needed) Has anyone managed to get one working i see Per was trying did you ever win Pete . -- Powered by openSUSE 11.3 (x86_64) Kernel: 2.6.34-12-desktop KDE Development Platform: 4.4.4 (KDE 4.4.4) "release 2" 20:22 up 14 days 10:20, 3 users, load average: 0.94, 0.60, 0.55 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] GUI for clamav in KDE4
by Michael S. Dunsaavage 22 Aug '10

22 Aug '10

Has anyone made an updated clamav gui for KDE 4 yet? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] openSUSE Weekly News 137 is out!
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 22 Aug '10

22 Aug '10

We are pleased to announce: Issue 137 of openSUSE Weekly News is out! [0] In this week's issue: * Sirko Kemter: Improve artwork openSUSE 11.4 * Javier Llorente: KDE Release Party in Madrid * Softpedia/Lucian Constantin: Critical Vulnerability Silently Patched in Linux Kernel * Tips4Linux.com: Convert eBooks in Linux * opensource.com/Ruth Suehle: Ready to be an open source contributor but don't know where to start? For a list of available translations see this page: http://wiki.opensuse.org/Weekly_news#Translations [0] http://news.opensuse.org/2010/08/22/opensuse-weekly-news-issue-137- is-out/ -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns open-slx.com openSUSE Community & Support Agent openSUSE Marketing Team Blog: http://saigkill.wordpress.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] An old story, six years later (OT, or NOT?)
by Radule Šoškić 22 Aug '10

22 Aug '10

Hi list users, Googleing for an old post of mine, I stumbled upon a story that I posted to a mailing list six years ago. The story was on an authentic, real life experience in the line of popular windows vs linux discussions of that time. It was 2004, the season of SuSE Pro 9.0. I remember I received a lot of private mails off the list, from people finding the story very interesting. The story was in favor of linux so much that quite a number of them decided to try and even completely convert to linux after reading it. The story still can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/full-disclosure@lists.netsys.com/msg13461.html, for the interested ones (beware, it's quite long) I am afraid I couldn't write such a story today, certainly not with the same amount of pro-linux enthusiasm. Six years ago I used to advocate linux among my windows-using friends quite a lot. I was not just plain enthusiastic but very successful in that regard too. Contrary to then popular belief, linux installations (suse in particular) were rock-solid stable and reliable, secure, yet simple to teach, learn, and everyday use. Is it so today? I am afraid not, at least at this particular moment in time. The rock-solid appearance is pretty much ruined. I experienced frequent dolphin crashes, plasma multi activity setup crashes, desktop effects crashes, device notifier crashes, etc... Yes, I admit I am at factory repo, but I was always at a factory grade repo, from the days of 7.x on. I even have crashes that lock up my comp in such a way that I can not ssh into it to clean the mess up. Kiss goodbye to the "linux-need-not-rebooting-ever" myth!!! All these locks happen on random, but on regular basis. And random enough that they can not be easily reproduced, so I simply don't know what to report most of the time. How about this: Dolphin just plainly disappears in front of my eyes, while not even having focus on its window!!! The worst thing is that I've got used to it, during six-year slow and steady process of criteria degradation (frog-cooking effect). It was only reading this old story that reminded me that it had not been always like that. Also, the simplicity is gone. With KDE4, so many new concepts and layers of complexity have been introduced. Every day on this list I witness a lot of confusion and lack of understanding of these concepts among users. Even the most experienced ones are often having troubles to get the point. How can one expect a total newbie to find his/her way through it? Solid base of GUI elements built up to a desktop environment in a consistent and intuitively comprehensible way is not there any more. Desktop, desktop icons, right-click, left-click, drag-and-drop, and all other well known GUI paradigms are now undergoing major redefinition process. Everything is being re-ingeneered, bottom up. Too many things doesn't work as expected, or the way they used to work. Users are forced to develop "new intuition". Today, I admit, I am reluctant to recommend opensuse to any of windows7 users. I don't do it happily any more. With opensuse of today, they simply have so many troubles that I can not help them with, and so many questions that I can not answer. Ok, security is still there. At least, in regard of computer viruses and malware. But, who cares for security when mere usability is in question? Besides, frankly speaking, they are remarkably more secure with their Win7 today then they were with WinXP back in 2004. One reason less to go converting. (Which leaves us with the total of zero, I'm afraid.) On my own, I am completely on linux/opensuse/kde4 side, without a doubt. All my comps, home and office, are linux, and that will not change soon. Still, a little critical thinking can't do any harm, I guess. Hope the list can bear this much rambling without starting another religious war. Thanks for reading, anyway. Best regards, ~rms~ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Sources repo changed/missing for 11.3?
by C 21 Aug '10

21 Aug '10

Has the OSS repo changed location for openSUSE 11.3? I haven't been mucking about with my repo config lately... but yesterday... or maybe the day before, my updater applet has started popping up this error: PackageKit Error repo-not-available: File '/content' not found on medium 'http://download.opensuse.org/source/distribution/11.3/repo/oss/' I know for sure that I haven't adjusted this repo myself. I've checked the path, and there is no /11.3 directory in http://download.opensuse.org/source/distribution/ Did something change on the repo side? I've disabled the source repos for now... it's not something I need every day but... what happened to the sources for 11.3? C. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Richard Warhold is out of the office.
by richard.warhold＠pnc.com 21 Aug '10

21 Aug '10

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[opensuse] Howto use extended filesystem rights ?
by Andreas 21 Aug '10

21 Aug '10

Hi, I'd be happy if someone could give me a pointer to a way to have more than r,w,x for owner/group/others. Actually I need more than owner/group/others. E.g. a user Romeo has all his stuff belong to Romeo (himself) in group Romeo. He might want to give Juliette access to his ~/poems but not to ~/exgirlfriends. So he should be able to give her +rx for just the poems-directory and noone as well as nowhere else. By the way ... his buddy George should have access to the exgirlfriends as well as to the poems. Of course as mere users they can't create new usergroups. Is there a way to allow additional groups or individual users to access a file or directory like with Windows NTFS? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Kaddressbook
by Peter Nikolic 20 Aug '10

20 Aug '10

Hi .. Well one more fopar not too big but dang irritating all the same In my address book i have groups setup so i can quickly filter out what i dont want now having moved to 11.3 and KDE4.4.4 where are the groups they have all gone and i cant find any mention of them anywhere , How o i get them back they are there because they are needed not for someone to come along and thow in the can Also where is all the configuration of Kaddressbook 2 things thats all contact actions > pick web browser or phone dialing skype or external app the LDAP well i dont use LDAP and i doubt most home users use LDAP where are the settings . This is a very very big backward step i cant remember it being this bad for a long time if this is thanks to the non functioning (running but for what) then i suggest we move away from it and lets get back with something that works and if that means multiple metadata staks then so be it this is a no hoper right now Pete . -- Powered by openSUSE 11.3 (x86_64) Kernel: 2.6.34-12-desktop KDE Development Platform: 4.4.4 (KDE 4.4.4) "release 2" 07:52 up 10 days 21:50, 2 users, load average: 0.14, 0.07, 0.03 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] GUI Login Cycles but doesn't log in
by Wayne Hammond 20 Aug '10

20 Aug '10

I'm revisiting this problem. OpenSuse 11.2 or 11.3 Nvidia 6200 Samba Server - xfce interface Initially all is well. I enter all the Samba Passwords, then restore from an earlier drive, /etc/passwd /etc/group /etc/samba/smb.conf and /srv /srv has all the data files and directories. No Home Directories. After that I cannot log in to a GUI, only console is available. The GUI login tries, but just cycles back to login. Not critical because it's a Samba "File" Server, but I would still like to know how to fix it...? P/S I tried using zypper to add the nvidia repository and driver. That went well - no errors, but after that it doesn't even try to bring up a GUI login, it goes straight to the console. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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