December 2004 - openSUSE Edu - openSUSE Mailing Lists

Pam_mount on SuSe 9.1
by Rob Keeling 06 May '05

06 May '05

I am trying to install SuSE 9.1 as a workstation in a NT 4 Domain network. The default suse 9.1 install installed winbind etc, and configured them allowing me to log on to ssh with a NT username and password. I now want to configure pam_mount to mount a subdirectory of the unix home directory as the NT home directory. I had configured this on an old SuSE 8.1 box, so I think /etc/pam_mount.conf should be OK. However, having added auth and session lines for pam_mount into /etc/pam.d/sshd I can only get to the stage that in /var/log/messages I see pam_mount: error trying to retrieve authtok from auth code How do I enable pam_mount? My /etc/pam.d/sshd file is as follows #%PAM-1.0 auth required pam_unix2.so set_secrpc auth required pam_nologin.so auth required pam_env.so auth optional pam_mount.so use_first_pass account required pam_unix2.so account required pam_nologin.so password required pam_pwcheck.so password required pam_unix2.so use_first_pass use_authtok session required pam_unix2.so # trace or debug session required pam_limits.so session optional pam_mount.so use_first_pass # Enable the following line to get resmgr support for # ssh sessions (see /usr/share/doc/packages/resmgr/README.SuSE) #session optional pam_resmgr.so fake_ttyname Thanks Rob Keeling -- I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by. - Douglas Adams

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health warning on latest kernel patch
by Paul Taylor 29 Dec '04

29 Dec '04

Hi All: I just downloaded and installed the latest kernel patch for 9.2 which carried a security warning and it crippled my system. It took me best part of a day to repair it and in the end I had to create a new symlink for initrd. Very poor indeed. I hope this does not reflect what is in stall under Novell? Paul -- De omnibus dubitandum

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A project for the New Year
by Adrian Wells 29 Dec '04

29 Dec '04

A little off topic but someone may know someone who... I just realised the need for a niche application. A disaster survivors' contact system. The BBC today have started a similar set of lists. My sister has just returned from the Maldives early this morning. We found it impossible to get information from the area and the FCO database appears to have crashed, loosing all data that I and my father (and every one else) had managed to give them (after days of trying to get through on the phone)! Why there is no web support is beyond me! They wouldn't take email addresses either! So much for government support of IT! I suppose that a wiki type system may work where friends/relatives can report the missing, or update details, those escaping could add comments of known survivors/deaths describe people that they had seen, conditions on the ground etc. Relief agencies could also benefit. Data could also be uploaded from travel agencies in the form of name, postcode, itinerary (useful if your a burglar!), and photo's of the dead / living unable to communicate, etc. could also be published by hospitals. I was amazed at how little information we could glean, despite reporters on the ground and video reports from the area. The High Commission in Colombo were unaware of my sister, even though we'd reported her to the FCO and she'd been on Sri Lanka a few days before. This implies that the FCO does not communicate data to it's overseas offices! My sister and her children were very lucky and the only thing that she lost was her mobile (She could hear it ringing somewhere in the sand!), although she was in fear of her life for much of the time as being on a Northerly Island, they bore the brunt of the tsunami. Many less resourceful lost everything as they had not stored items at a high level despite warnings of further waves. The FCO was a complete waste, what is needed is an international NGO info exchange system. I hope that anyone on the list that may still have friends or relatives in the stricken areas are soon re-united and are not suffering the torture of not knowing what is happening. If you have people in the Maldives I can ask my sister for news if you can supply names/descriptions. Kind Regards Adrian

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Thanks
by Adrian Wells 29 Dec '04

29 Dec '04

Hi Every one, Just a quick thank you to everyone who has given help over the last year, and to wish you all a very happy and fulfilling New Year (may it go slower than the last one!) Kind Regards Adrian Wells

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Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] KS3 ICT pilot
by Grainge, Derek 10 Dec '04

10 Dec '04

And the reason it would / wouldn't work on a Windows machine would be java related as well - if the app has been tested in Redhat 8 it will be compatible with Sun's JVM, but might not work on a Windows machine with MS's JVM. There are also subtle differences in the way different Java's from Sun handle (for example) threads. I have had no problem using Java client / server software with mixed platforms per se, the problems have been related to the Java platform. The only possible problems would be which version and version number of the Java runtime is on your chosen platform, or which Java extensions have been used. That may be why they mentioned Redhat 8. You might ask the developer ? Derek -----Original Message----- From: Thomas Dyer [mailto:dyert@xdevelopment.co.uk] Sent: 10 December 2004 12:17 To: Rob Keeling Cc: SuSE Linux UK Schools Subject: [Maybe Spam] Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] KS3 ICT pilot Rob, I'd be highly suspicious that it had to be "redhat 8" primarily because it seems to be a Java application (at the server). As such, it'll run on just about anything... -- ******************************************************************************** All mail sent and received may be examined to prevent transmission of unacceptable material. Wellington College does not accept responsibility for email contents. Problems to postmaster(a)wellington-college.berks.sch.uk. Website: http://www.wellington-college.berks.sch.uk ********************************************************************************

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RE: [suse-linux-uk-schools] KS3 ICT pilot
by Chris Puttick 10 Dec '04

10 Dec '04

RH8 normally translates as "this is what it's been tested on". Rarely had a problem getting anything to work with SuSE 9.2 (honourable exceptions being CrossOver Office and Cedega, which is kernel related), regardless of the RH8 or other listed requirements. I could try asking "on behalf of a customer" as this can sometimes get further information out of companies. I'd need some contact details though! -----Original Message----- From: Rob Keeling [mailto:rob@rjkeeling.freeserve.co.uk] Sent: 10 December 2004 11:56 To: SuSE Linux UK Schools Subject: [suse-linux-uk-schools] KS3 ICT pilot Anyone using/planning to run the ICT ks3 pilot software with a linux server? Just had a long! chat with their tech support, and the tell me I need to use "red hat 8" . Could do with a few pointers from anyone who has actually seen the software. Thanks Rob Keeling -- I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by. - Douglas Adams This message may contain information and/or data that is confidential and legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that any use, publication, reproduction or dissemination is strictly prohibited and may violate certain laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy this and all copies of this message and/or data. The content of this message has been scanned by MailPatrol for unacceptable language and inappropriate content. European Electronique limited thanks you in anticipation of your co-operation. MailPatrol is a fully managed service that offers your organisation the ability to monitor and enforce your Acceptable Usage Policy. For further information regarding the MailPatrol services contact the European Electronique Sales Enquiry line on 0845 345 8340 (local rate) or email sales(a)euroele.com

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KS3 ICT pilot
by Rob Keeling 10 Dec '04

10 Dec '04

Anyone using/planning to run the ICT ks3 pilot software with a linux server? Just had a long! chat with their tech support, and the tell me I need to use "red hat 8" . Could do with a few pointers from anyone who has actually seen the software. Thanks Rob Keeling -- I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by. - Douglas Adams

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Fw: [suse-linux-uk-schools] KS3 ICT pilot
by Rob Keeling 10 Dec '04

10 Dec '04

----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Keeling" <rob(a)rjkeeling.freeserve.co.uk> To: "Russell Dyas" <russell.dyas(a)limehursthigh.leics.sch.uk> Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] KS3 ICT pilot > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: Russell Dyas > >To: Rob Keeling > >Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 12:10 PM > >Subject: Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] KS3 ICT pilot > > > > > >Just a quick point you could be removed from test if caught discussing it? > > > >russell > > I haven`t signed any confidentiality agreement, but certainly wouldn`t want > anyone to > break one, however, surely those of us who are either on the pilot or > planning to be > can talk about the technical side (agreed the test contents should not be > discussed in a public > arena though!) > > If anyone would prefer to communicate privately please feel free. >

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This is a test to me...
by M.Blackmore 05 Dec '04

05 Dec '04

Apparently mail is bouncing from the list to my address, tho' not noticed any other list having a hassle...

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