openSUSE Users September 2014

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Re: [opensuse] Bashism - Seeking input on filenames that contain non-printing control characters (examples)
by David C. Rankin 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

On 09/01/2014 04:36 AM, Dirk Gently wrote: > So what you're saying is, the usual gang of idiots at Apple are doing it wrong > <https://encyclopediadramatica.es/You%27re_doing_it_wrong> > Precisely! -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Bashism - Seeking input on filenames that contain non-printing control characters (examples)
by David C. Rankin 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

All, An issue recently came up on StackOverflow.com regarding shell scripts related to the use of 'ls -opts' to populate a loop structure in a shell script. Suffice it to say *in sum*, it is good practice to avoid this use of ls and to search for an alternative solution to fit your needs. That being so, there are some cases where the loop needs data in a sort order fashion, easily provided by ls, but requiring tortured, piped multiple external calls otherwise. The tweenies (those that 'know not' and 'know not' that they 'know not') took the position that simply mentioning ls as a method to feed a loop automatically condemned you to roast in hell for eternity. (despite TLDP BASH HowTo being riddled with examples) Those that 'know', said wait a minute, it is a portability issue, and the problems protected against are just those instances where non-printing control characters are embedded in the filename, such as a newline, carriage-return or null-terminating character inside the filename itself. Taking the position that if you know the set of filenames at issue does not contain any embedded nonsense (like daily server logs, etc.), then there are no other hidden adverse effects from using ls in this capacity. Certainly you would not be condemned to hell or have your eyes plucked out by dragons if you did. So that brings up the question: "Just which files do have embedded control characters (intentionally, and not as the result of some horrible mistake)?" The only example I have uncovered thus far is the OSX 'icon' file that has a 'carriage-return' intentionally embedded as part of the filename. What others have you run across or can think of? I could think of no better or more experienced group to consult that the good old "brain-trust". So just how prevalent are these filenames with embedded control characters? -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse] Toshiba U205-S5034 and EUB9603H wireless issues
by Carl Spitzer 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

On Sun, 2014-08-31 at 21:50 +0200, Freek de Kruijf wrote: > Op zondag 31 augustus 2014 07:32:45 schreef Carl Spitzer: > > Has anyone made wireless work on this computer under 11.4 or later. I am > > trying to set this up for a friend but currently only wired connections > > work. > > > See > https://forums.opensuse.org/showthread.php/469447-Flaky-wireless-Power-Mana… for a possible answer. > Does not apply as the Engenius works in a Dell 5150. I was looking for a solution to the toshiba problem. I do note the power supply for the Dell is larger and likely has more amperage to support a system. I am left wondering if the longstanding issue of SuSE wireless setups being a pain if done after install has again popped up, therefore requiring a reinstall with the wireless connected forcing the system to install all needed software. Its more complicated with so small a screen 7x10 inches. I have also tested the Engenius on Desktops and they work fine as well. this is either a Toshiba issue or a SuSE issue and I was hoping someone here has experience to save me from a reinstall. CWSIV -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse] NAS software
by Vojtěch Zeisek 01 Sep '14

01 Sep '14

I'm just sending back to the list. ;-) Dne Ne 31. srpna 2014 07:15:21 jste napsal(a): > On 08/29/2014 11:29 AM, Vojtěch Zeisek wrote: > > Dne Pá 29. srpna 2014 10:44:07, ka1ifq napsal(a): > >> Does anybody know of any NAS software that will run under Vbox on > >> > >> Opensuse 13.1?? Been doing some searching, not really looking to run > >> another machine just for NAS as my desktop already runs 24/7. > > > > It depends which services You wish... Might be it'd be enough just to > > install ownCloud...? > > > Ok, So I installed Owncloud with all the other things it said it > needed. I have a new problem in that the browser (Konq or Firefox) wants > to show me the php script instead of executing it in Apache2. I have > seen this before but do not remember how I remedied it. https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18422140/apache-is-downloading-php-file… http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-server-73/php-not-working-on-… Little googling should solve it in few minutes... Vojtěch -- Vojtěch Zeisek Komunita openSUSE GNU/Linuxu Community of the openSUSE GNU/Linux http://www.opensuse.org/ http://trapa.cz/

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[opensuse] btrfs understanding
by jdd 01 Sep '14

01 Sep '14

Hello, Just installed factory dvd (on virtualbox), default is BTRFS and *lots* of partitions/volumes. any *simple* pointer to some clues about how to deal with it? All what I have found is too hard for my poor head :-( thanks jdd -- http://www.dodin.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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