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Date: Tue, 06 Aug 1996 08:45:27 -0500
Date: Tue, 06 Aug 1996 08:45:27 -0500
From: "Andrew R. Cook" [email protected]
From: "Andrew R. Cook" [email protected]
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Linux Gazette comment
Subject: Linux Gazette comment
Hi John, Hi John,
Thanks for taking the time for putting together the Gazette. I hope Thanks for taking the time for putting together the Gazette. I hope you have some time left over for doing work for your employer !!! you have some time left over for doing work for your employer !!! I trust/hope that Phil Hughes will be able to keep the Gazette going ... I trust/hope that Phil Hughes will be able to keep the Gazette going ... I've certainly enjoyed the Gazette over the last year. One comment I've certainly enjoyed the Gazette over the last year. One comment though. In the most recent issue (#8) the format has changed so that though. In the most recent issue (#8) the format has changed so that the Gazette is no longer (easily) printable, but is split among many the Gazette is no longer (easily) printable, but is split among many pages. I know this is supposed to be an e-zine, but I liked the old pages. I know this is supposed to be an e-zine, but I liked the old format better :-(. I'd hazard to guess that I'm not alone in this, but format better :-(. I'd hazard to guess that I'm not alone in this, but probably in the minority..... Any chance of putting an organized single probably in the minority..... Any chance of putting an organized single postscript file on the ftp site? That way those of us loosers who like postscript file on the ftp site? That way those of us loosers who like to read from paper at our leisure (and don't have laptops, sigh..) can to read from paper at our leisure (and don't have laptops, sigh..) can still easily print out a copy of the Gazette. This may understandably still easily print out a copy of the Gazette. This may understandably not fly with Phil, but I thought I'd suggest it and see what happens not fly with Phil, but I thought I'd suggest it and see what happens anyway! anyway!
Thanks again for all your work! Thanks again for all your work!
-Andy Cook
-Andy Cook
[email protected]
[email protected]
(Yes, you are in the minority, and I must say it is much easier for me if (Yes, you are in the minority, and I must say it is much easier for me if the Gazette is in a multi-part format. As a result, it's very likely to the Gazette is in a multi-part format. As a result, it's very likely to stay in multi-part format. However, you should note that it can be stay in multi-part format. However, you should note that it can be downloaded as one file from the SSC ftp site -- downloaded as one file from the SSC ftp site -- ftp.ssc.com/lg/. So you ftp.ssc.com/lg/. So you could download it, convert it to postscript, print it and read at your could download it, convert it to postscript, print it and read at your leisure. We're not going to do all the work for you -- that would take all leisure. We're not going to do all the work for you -- that would take all the fun out of it. :-) --Editor) the fun out of it. :-) --Editor)
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 1996 20:44:20 -0500 (CDT)
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 1996 20:44:20 -0500 (CDT)
From: Larry Ayers [email protected]
From: Larry Ayers [email protected]
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: A Few Choice Gleanings From the FTP Sites Subject: A Few Choice Gleanings From the FTP Sites
This month I've found some really nice utilities and programs in the This month I've found some really nice utilities and programs in the incoming directories of the Linux archive sites. If any of you LG readers incoming directories of the Linux archive sites. If any of you LG readers find (or have written) a program you're excited about, and don't have the time find (or have written) a program you're excited about, and don't have the time or inclination to write a piece for the Gazette, drop me a line telling me or inclination to write a piece for the Gazette, drop me a line telling me what you like about it and its location. I'll include a piece on it in next what you like about it and its location. I'll include a piece on it in next month's issue. month's issue.
Larry Larry
(Larry has done a great job as usual on letting us know about new (Larry has done a great job as usual on letting us know about new products and releases. Thanks, Larry, for your contributions. --Editor) products and releases. Thanks, Larry, for your contributions. --Editor)
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 14:27:34 -0700 (PDT)
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 14:27:34 -0700 (PDT)
From: [email protected] (Hans D. Swildens)
From: [email protected] (Hans D. Swildens)
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Microline Software Free LINUX GUI Version
Subject: Microline Software Free LINUX GUI Version
I don't know if you are aware, but we have a free LINUX advanced GUI I don't know if you are aware, but we have a free LINUX advanced GUI toolkit (based on the Microline Widget Library for Motif) on our ftp toolkit (based on the Microline Widget Library for Motif) on our ftp site www.mlsoft.com. The MWL was used to build Netscape Navigator for site www.mlsoft.com. The MWL was used to build Netscape Navigator for UNIX and is used for mission critial applications by AT&T, 3Com, Merrill UNIX and is used for mission critial applications by AT&T, 3Com, Merrill Lynch, Canon, Netscape, Sun, SGI, etc. Lynch, Canon, Netscape, Sun, SGI, etc.
Please download our free LINUX version. We would like to be reviewed or Please download our free LINUX version. We would like to be reviewed or mentioned in the Linux Journal to get the word out. Since we are giving mentioned in the Linux Journal to get the word out. Since we are giving it away for free, we can not pay for an ad, etc. We welcome your it away for free, we can not pay for an ad, etc. We welcome your feedback and hope that the LINUX community enjoys the free download. feedback and hope that the LINUX community enjoys the free download.
Hans Swildens
Hans Swildens
Microline Software
Microline Software
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.mlsoft.com
www.mlsoft.com
(Okay, here's your chance to see your name in print. Let me know that you (Okay, here's your chance to see your name in print. Let me know that you have downloaded the software and want to do the review. I'll see that it have downloaded the software and want to do the review. I'll see that it gets in both Linux Gazette and Linux Journal. First come, gets in both Linux Gazette and Linux Journal. First come, first serve. --Editor) first serve. --Editor)
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 12:25:02 -0400
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 12:25:02 -0400
From: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: MindQ Publishing Inc.'s Intro to Programming Java Applets
Subject: MindQ Publishing Inc.'s Intro to Programming Java Applets
Dear Editor: Dear Editor:
"I'm a programmer and I want to spend a few hours getting acquainted with "I'm a programmer and I want to spend a few hours getting acquainted with Java applet programming. Is there a faster way to learn than books?" Java applet programming. Is there a faster way to learn than books?" "I'm not a programmer, but I want to learn about Java without wading through "I'm not a programmer, but I want to learn about Java without wading through Dweeb books. Is there a way?" Dweeb books. Is there a way?" "My programmers are learning Java and I want to keep up without being "My programmers are learning Java and I want to keep up without being overwhelmed. How do I do that?" overwhelmed. How do I do that?"
These are comments we overheard at the Web Interactive Show in New York this These are comments we overheard at the Web Interactive Show in New York this month. The point? It's not just hard-core techies who want to learn about month. The point? It's not just hard-core techies who want to learn about Java--or have time to read the books. So where do the rest of us go? Java--or have time to read the books. So where do the rest of us go?
MindQ Publishing Inc.'s "Intro. to Programming Java Applets" is a multimedia MindQ Publishing Inc.'s "Intro. to Programming Java Applets" is a multimedia CD-ROM tutorial designed to teach all of the above--using animation, audio, CD-ROM tutorial designed to teach all of the above--using animation, audio, video and hypertext. Experienced programmers can use the hyperlinked table of video and hypertext. Experienced programmers can use the hyperlinked table of contents to find exactly what they need. Newbies can jump on any one of five contents to find exactly what they need. Newbies can jump on any one of five tours. People inbetween can use a combo. All of them can use the Java tours. People inbetween can use a combo. All of them can use the Java Developers Kit, or the Launch button to go right to other Java-related Developers Kit, or the Launch button to go right to other Java-related programs or websites (when the Launch capability is activated). The program programs or websites (when the Launch capability is activated). The program retails for $49.95, but I can provide you with an eval copy. Please email me: retails for $49.95, but I can provide you with an eval copy. Please email me: [email protected], or call me (203)323-4166. Thanks. I look forward to hearing [email protected], or call me (203)323-4166. Thanks. I look forward to hearing from you. from you.
Cordially,
Cordially,
Michael Kassin Michael Kassin
The following letters are from authors who will be having articles The following letters are from authors who will be having articles in the Linux Gazette soon. in the Linux Gazette soon.
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 1996 19:07:19 -0400
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 1996 19:07:19 -0400
From: Randy Appleton [email protected]
From: Randy Appleton [email protected]
To: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: WANTED: Linux Gazette Needs Writers Subject: Re: WANTED: Linux Gazette Needs Writers
I might be the sort of person you are looking for. I've been hacking I might be the sort of person you are looking for. I've been hacking on the kernel since around version 0.8. I'm a new professor looking on the kernel since around version 0.8. I'm a new professor looking to get my name published. I'm teaching a class in System to get my name published. I'm teaching a class in System Administration using Linux, and I've written before. Does this sound Administration using Linux, and I've written before. Does this sound like the qualifications for writers for the Linux Journal? How do I like the qualifications for writers for the Linux Journal? How do I get an article in the Linux Journal? get an article in the Linux Journal?
-Thanks
-Thanks
-Randy -Randy
(Sounds qualified to me. See the Author (Sounds qualified to me. See the Author section on the Front Page for more information. --Editor) section on the Front Page for more information. --Editor)
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 1996 21:46:00 -0500 (CDT)
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 1996 21:46:00 -0500 (CDT)
From: "jwhyche" [email protected]
From: "jwhyche" [email protected]
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Writers Needed
Subject: Writers Needed
I read on Usenet where you are looking for writers for Linux Gazette. I read on Usenet where you are looking for writers for Linux Gazette. If you would send me some information on what is required. If you would send me some information on what is required.
Thank you,
Thank you,
(Again, see the information found in the (Again, see the information found in the Author section on the Front Page. --Editor) href="../authors.html">Author section on the Front Page. --Editor)
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 13:37:12 +0200 (MET DST)
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 13:37:12 +0200 (MET DST)
From: Olof Svensson [email protected]
From: Olof Svensson [email protected]
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: WANTED: Linux Gazette Needs Writers
Subject: Re: WANTED: Linux Gazette Needs Writers
Hey. Hey.
I would like to write some small articles for the Gazette. Like some novice I would like to write some small articles for the Gazette. Like some novice articles that were in the early articles in LJ. Or maybe it is interesting articles that were in the early articles in LJ. Or maybe it is interesting to review some new products or small articles on how to set up different to review some new products or small articles on how to set up different network features. network features.
Yours sincerely, Olof S (and of course I will spellcheck my articles) Yours sincerely, Olof S (and of course I will spellcheck my articles)
(Spellchecking is nice -- also formatting them in HTML. --Editor) (Spellchecking is nice -- also formatting them in HTML. --Editor)
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 1996 17:15:41 -0500
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 1996 17:15:41 -0500
From: Morrissey [email protected]
From: Morrissey [email protected]
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: tips & tricks
Subject: Re: tips & tricks
I would like to contribute to the Linux Gazette. I have just put a link to I would like to contribute to the Linux Gazette. I have just put a link to the Linux Gazette because of the tips and tricks articles! the Linux Gazette because of the tips and tricks articles!
---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- "I wear blue on the outside, 'cause blue |Richard "I wear blue on the outside, 'cause blue |Richard is how I feel in the inside." --morrissey.|N=FA=F1ez is how I feel in the inside." --morrissey.|N=FA=F1ez - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - http://ww.hti.net/~moz/moz.htm ;personal page http://ww.hti.net/~moz/moz.htm ;personal page http://ww.hti.net/~moz/ ;business page http://ww.hti.net/~moz/ ;business page
(Thanks for the link. Mr. Nunoz's home page is pretty cool. --Editor) (Thanks for the link. Mr. Nunoz's home page is pretty cool. --Editor)
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 1996 14:06:54 +0200
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 1996 14:06:54 +0200
From: Manuel Soriano [email protected]
From: Manuel Soriano [email protected]
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Ideas for Linux Gazette
Subject: Ideas for Linux Gazette
Hello Marjorie Hello Marjorie
First, excuse me, my english is not very fluent. First, excuse me, my english is not very fluent.
I have several articles, covering general topics, of the intallation and I have several articles, covering general topics, of the intallation and configuration of Linux, test of soft, etc... but all in spanish. configuration of Linux, test of soft, etc... but all in spanish.
My idea is to make a new section on Linux Gazette in others languages My idea is to make a new section on Linux Gazette in others languages than english. than english.
This will put LG in a new dimension and, why not, LJ :-) This will put LG in a new dimension and, why not, LJ :-)
What do you think about ? What do you think about ?
Bye
Bye
Manu Manu
\|/ [email protected]
\|/ [email protected]
O-O [email protected]
O-O [email protected]
*****---oOo-(_)-oOo---**********************************************
*****---oOo-(_)-oOo---**********************************************
* Manuel Soriano * El Perello/Valencia/Spain *
* Manuel Soriano * El Perello/Valencia/Spain *
(Why not, indeed. Let's try it. An article from Manuel will appear (Why not, indeed. Let's try it. An article from Manuel will appear in Issue 10. --Editor) in Issue 10. --Editor)
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More 2¢ Tips!More 2¢ Tips!
Emacs Control M TrickEmacs Control M TrickDate: Fri, 09 Aug 1996 20:15:45 -0500
Date: Fri, 09 Aug 1996 20:15:45 -0500
From: David Ishee
From: David Ishee
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: $0.02 tip for removing Control M in emacs
Subject: $0.02 tip for removing Control M in emacs
After looking at issue 8 about how to remove the pesky Control-M After looking at issue 8 about how to remove the pesky Control-M character in vi (vim or whatever) I had to also tell how it could be character in vi (vim or whatever) I had to also tell how it could be done in emacs. Say you loaded up a file that has the ^M all over the done in emacs. Say you loaded up a file that has the ^M all over the place. No problem, say M-x replace-string RET C-q C-M RET RET and you're place. No problem, say M-x replace-string RET C-q C-M RET RET and you're done. Emacs rulz!! done. Emacs rulz!!
David David
XTerm Title Trick 2XTerm Title Trick 2Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 20:45:39 +0100
Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 20:45:39 +0100
From: Caolan McNamara <[email protected]>
From: Caolan McNamara <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: XTerm title tricks in Linux Gazette #6.
Subject: XTerm title tricks in Linux Gazette #6.
Just scanning through back issues and came across the tip to keep the hostname Just scanning through back issues and came across the tip to keep the hostname of the machine your currently logged into in your xterm titlebar (and of the machine your currently logged into in your xterm titlebar (and wanted to add my 2 cents). wanted to add my 2 cents).
I work in a room of 30 linux boxes, so to keep track of which one I'm logged I work in a room of 30 linux boxes, so to keep track of which one I'm logged into despite logging in from one to another and logging out, I put into despite logging in from one to another and logging out, I put
alias precmd 'echo -n "\033]2;"`hostname`"\007"' alias precmd 'echo -n "\033]2;"`hostname`"\007"'
(course anything could be put here) (course anything could be put here)
-- -- Real Life: Caolan McNamara Local: caolan@skynet Real Life: Caolan McNamara Local: caolan@skynet College: [email protected] Quote: Happiness is a small sig. College: [email protected] Quote: Happiness is a small sig.
VI Trick--Commenting CodeVI Trick--Commenting CodeDate: Fri, 23 Aug 96 10:30:06 EDT
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 96 10:30:06 EDT
From: [email protected] (Daniel Engel)
From: [email protected] (Daniel Engel)
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: vi trick
Subject: vi trick
This is how you comment in a block of code using vi: This is how you comment in a block of code using vi:
:START,ENDs/^/# /
:START,ENDs/^/# /
where START is the starting line number and END is the ending line number. where START is the starting line number and END is the ending line number.
i.e. :10,30s/^/# /
i.e. :10,30s/^/# /
comments in line 10 through line 30 of the current buffer (file). comments in line 10 through line 30 of the current buffer (file).
same idea can be used for indentation and/or commenting out. same idea can be used for indentation and/or commenting out.
d. at Nortel ([email protected]) d. at Nortel ([email protected])
Masquerading withMasquerading with SendMail SendMail
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 12:38:12 -0600 (MDT)
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 12:38:12 -0600 (MDT)
From: [email protected](Jim Murphy)
From: [email protected](Jim Murphy)
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Article submission: Newbie Tip on Finding
Subject: Article submission: Newbie Tip on Finding
Hi, Hi,
As a new linuxer, I had a hard time finding my way As a new linuxer, I had a hard time finding my way around the filesystem, and discovered that I often had to find around the filesystem, and discovered that I often had to find a file for some reason or other. I knew the find command was a file for some reason or other. I knew the find command was out there, but remembering all the options required to make it out there, but remembering all the options required to make it search the right places, find the right files, and print the search the right places, find the right files, and print the right answers was something I couldn't do, at first. So I made right answers was something I couldn't do, at first. So I made up my own command, using a shell script, and called it "fnd". up my own command, using a shell script, and called it "fnd".
"fnd" takes one argument, the name of the file you want "fnd" takes one argument, the name of the file you want to locate, complete with any wildcards you may wish to include, to locate, complete with any wildcards you may wish to include, and pipes its output to "less", which then allows you to view a and pipes its output to "less", which then allows you to view a large list of results. What you get, on each line of output, is large list of results. What you get, on each line of output, is the complete path to anything which you're looking for! I the complete path to anything which you're looking for! I find it amazingly useful (as is a rough familiarity with the find it amazingly useful (as is a rough familiarity with the "less" command.) Here's my script: "less" command.) Here's my script:
#!/bin/bash #!/bin/bash find / -iname $1 -mount -print |less find / -iname $1 -mount -print |less
That's it! The -iname option tells find to be case insensitive, That's it! The -iname option tells find to be case insensitive, the $1 is a variable which subs in your commandline argument, the $1 is a variable which subs in your commandline argument, -mount tells find not to descend directories on other file systems -mount tells find not to descend directories on other file systems like your cd-ROM (because mine is wonky and locks up the machine if like your cd-ROM (because mine is wonky and locks up the machine if it is accessed;). The -print option is required or you don't get it is accessed;). The -print option is required or you don't get any output! (Get used to it, it's *nix...) The | symbol tells any output! (Get used to it, it's *nix...) The | symbol tells find to direct its output to the "less" command so you can see find to direct its output to the "less" command so you can see your results in style! Don't forget the / right after the find your results in style! Don't forget the / right after the find command, or it won't know where to look. - Enjoy! You won't command, or it won't know where to look. - Enjoy! You won't regret the time you spend keying in this little shortcut, and regret the time you spend keying in this little shortcut, and don't forget to put it in a "bin" or "sbin" directory after don't forget to put it in a "bin" or "sbin" directory after chmod'ing it to be executable. chmod'ing it to be executable.
Jim Murphy
Jim Murphy
[email protected]
[email protected]
Masquerading with SendMailMasquerading with SendMailDate: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 21:49:27 +0100 (GMT+0100)
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 21:49:27 +0100 (GMT+0100)
From: "Robert S. Wolfram" <[email protected]>
From: "Robert S. Wolfram" <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Masquerading with sendmail
Subject: Masquerading with sendmail
Hi Marjorie, Hi Marjorie,
First of all, I think it is wonderful that John devoted that much of First of all, I think it is wonderful that John devoted that much of his spare time to start and maintain the Linux Gazette. I am happy to his spare time to start and maintain the Linux Gazette. I am happy to see that it is being continued. Keep up this beautiful project! see that it is being continued. Keep up this beautiful project!
I was very pleased with Leifs Queue-R-Mail Howto, published in issue 6 I was very pleased with Leifs Queue-R-Mail Howto, published in issue 6 of the Gazette, but I was still left with one drawback. I have a PPP of the Gazette, but I was still left with one drawback. I have a PPP dialup account at a local provider, and when sending remote mail, the dialup account at a local provider, and when sending remote mail, the "From" address and "Return Path" should be masqueraded to match my address "From" address and "Return Path" should be masqueraded to match my address at the provider. If I would fill the $M macro in my 'sendmail.cf' (as at the provider. If I would fill the $M macro in my 'sendmail.cf' (as installed by Slackware 3.0), it would only change my domain, so it needed installed by Slackware 3.0), it would only change my domain, so it needed some adjustment. I made some direct changes to 'sendmail.cf', but I did some adjustment. I made some direct changes to 'sendmail.cf', but I did make a backup before trying anything! Here are the changes I made: make a backup before trying anything! Here are the changes I made:
> # Before the edits > # Before the edits < # After the edits < # After the edits
First of all, I filled the $M macro for masquerading my domain and added First of all, I filled the $M macro for masquerading my domain and added a $N macro for masquerading my username: a $N macro for masquerading my username:
> DM > DM < DMlelystad.flnet.nl < DMlelystad.flnet.nl < DN0wolfram01 < DN0wolfram01
Disable masquerading for the local mailer in ruleset 40: Disable masquerading for the local mailer in ruleset 40:
> R$* $: $1 @ $M add local qualification > R$* $: $1 @ $M add local qualification < #R$* $: $1 @ $M add local qualification < #R$* $: $1 @ $M add local qualification
Include username in remote mail masquerading (rulesets 31 and 61): Include username in remote mail masquerading (rulesets 31 and 61):
> R$* < @ $+ @ $+ > $@ $1 < @ $3 > $M is defined -- use it > R$* < @ $+ @ $+ > $@ $1 < @ $3 > $M is defined -- use it < R$* < @ $+ @ $+ > $@ $N < @ $3 > $M is defined -- use it < R$* < @ $+ @ $+ > $@ $N < @ $3 > $M is defined -- use it > R$+ $: $1 < @ $M > user w/o host > R$+ $: $1 < @ $M > user w/o host < R$+ $: $N < @ $M > user w/o host < R$+ $: $N < @ $M > user w/o host
If you send your mail as root, you might want to remove its special If you send your mail as root, you might want to remove its special treatment: treatment:
> #CLroot > #CLroot > CEroot > CEroot < #CLroot < #CLroot < #CEroot < #CEroot
After sending 'sendmail' a HUP signal, my mail got masqueraded so that After sending 'sendmail' a HUP signal, my mail got masqueraded so that the receiver could just reply to the correct mailbox.
the receiver could just reply to the correct mailbox.
Two remarks:
Two remarks:
First, to find ruleset xx, just search for Sxx in the beginning of a line. First, to find ruleset xx, just search for Sxx in the beginning of a line. Secondly, tab characters between the fields in the rewriting rules Secondly, tab characters between the fields in the rewriting rules are REQUIRED!!! Make sure you do not change those into spaces! are REQUIRED!!! Make sure you do not change those into spaces!
Well, those were my $0.02. I hope it was still readable. Well, those were my $0.02. I hope it was still readable.
Cheers,
Cheers,
Rob. Rob.
Rob S. Wolfram [email protected] [email protected] Rob S. Wolfram [email protected] [email protected] W3: http://www.flnet.nl/~0wolfram01 W3: http://www.flnet.nl/~0wolfram01 ========================================================================= ========================================================================= L I N U X : T H E C H O I C E O F A G N U G E N E R A T I O N L I N U X : T H E C H O I C E O F A G N U G E N E R A T I O N ========================================================================= =========================================================================
Linux UpgradeLinux UpgradeHello, Hello,
Since this FAQ is comes up a very often in comp.os.linux.*, Since this FAQ is comes up a very often in comp.os.linux.*, and since it's already mentioned in kernels 2.0.12+ in and since it's already mentioned in kernels 2.0.12+ in /linux/Documentation/Changes and in some News papers /linux/Documentation/Changes and in some News papers (still one contacting me today: The editor of the german magazine (still one contacting me today: The editor of the german magazine UNIXopen.) without any request from us. UNIXopen.) without any request from us. So I'm going to ask for you to put something in your interesting So I'm going to ask for you to put something in your interesting magazine. It's is how to avoid a lot of problem when upgrading magazine. It's is how to avoid a lot of problem when upgrading a Linux box. There's a easy way, and some scripts to run. a Linux box. There's a easy way, and some scripts to run. All the stuff is free, and is available by ftp, located at: All the stuff is free, and is available by ftp, located at: ftp://ftp.wsc.com/pub/freeware/linux/update.linux/ ftp://ftp.wsc.com/pub/freeware/linux/update.linux/
The upgrade is full, it means it will upgrade any system The upgrade is full, it means it will upgrade any system from 1.2.x (sorry I didn't test any earlier setup). from 1.2.x (sorry I didn't test any earlier setup). It will be right for anyone from new Linux users to experts It will be right for anyone from new Linux users to experts (no knowledge is required, no questions are done: all (no knowledge is required, no questions are done: all is detected and worked fine for all people who tested, is detected and worked fine for all people who tested, except non-Lilo users since I force Lilo v19 to install. except non-Lilo users since I force Lilo v19 to install. This will change next.) This will change next.)
All the upgrade is always up to date, and only fully tested All the upgrade is always up to date, and only fully tested packages are included (!). For example, I didn't install packages are included (!). For example, I didn't install kernel 2.0.5 when it comes out since I've found out a bug kernel 2.0.5 when it comes out since I've found out a bug in the code (reported to Linus who did 2.0.6 as a patch). in the code (reported to Linus who did 2.0.6 as a patch). Current upgrade contains: Current upgrade contains:
All is NOT installed when requested. For more details, All is NOT installed when requested. For more details, see README file at
see README file at
ftp://ftp.wsc.com/pub/freeware/linux/update.linux/ ftp://ftp.wsc.com/pub/freeware/linux/update.linux/
I know some mirrors exist in Europe as:
I know some mirrors exist in Europe as:
ftp://ftp.ibp.fr/pub/linux/update.linux/ ftp://ftp.ibp.fr/pub/linux/update.linux/
Note: I'm French, and I've moved two months ago from France. Note: I'm French, and I've moved two months ago from France. So sorry if my American is not yet plain ;-) So sorry if my American is not yet plain ;-)
Bye, David
Bye, David
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E-mail: [email protected]
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David Bourgin - Netware/Unix administration/security.
David Bourgin - Netware/Unix administration/security.
I'm a netsurfer, and as such, a citizen of the worlda.
I'm a netsurfer, and as such, a citizen of the worlda.
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GNU ID UtilitiesGNU ID UtilitiesA new release of the GNU id utilities is available at A new release of the GNU id utilities is available at ftp://ftp.gnu.ai.mit.edu/pub/gnu/id-utils-3.2.tar.gz ftp://ftp.gnu.ai.mit.edu/pub/gnu/id-utils-3.2.tar.gz
GNU id-utils is a package of simple, fast, high-capacity, GNU id-utils is a package of simple, fast, high-capacity, language-independent identifier database tools. Actually, the term language-independent identifier database tools. Actually, the term ``identifier'' is too limiting -- ID Utils stores tokens, be they ``identifier'' is too limiting -- ID Utils stores tokens, be they program identifiers of any form, literal numbers, or words of program identifiers of any form, literal numbers, or words of human-readable text. Database queries can be issued from the human-readable text. Database queries can be issued from the command-line, or from within emacs, serving as an augmented tags command-line, or from within emacs, serving as an augmented tags facility. facility.
Release 3.2 fixes a nasty bug in eid (a.k.a., "lid -R edit"), which Release 3.2 fixes a nasty bug in eid (a.k.a., "lid -R edit"), which should only be a problem for users of non-emacs editors (e.g., vi). should only be a problem for users of non-emacs editors (e.g., vi). This release also fixes as well as some minor portability problems. This release also fixes as well as some minor portability problems. If you use emacs and had no trouble compiling 3.1, there's no reason If you use emacs and had no trouble compiling 3.1, there's no reason for you to pick up this release. for you to pick up this release.
Additional information: [email protected]
InfoMagic Workgroup ServerInfoMagic Workgroup ServerThe InfoMagic Workgroup Server provides high-performance file and The InfoMagic Workgroup Server provides high-performance file and printing services to PC and Macintosh clients using the Linux printing services to PC and Macintosh clients using the Linux operating system. It is the first Linux distribution designed operating system. It is the first Linux distribution designed specifically for servers. Based on networking software created by the specifically for servers. Based on networking software created by the Internet community and already in use at hundreds of companies, Internet community and already in use at hundreds of companies, universities and organizations worldwide, the InfoMagic Workgroup universities and organizations worldwide, the InfoMagic Workgroup Server provides simple graphical tools for system administration and Server provides simple graphical tools for system administration and set-up. A Unix novice can set up a sophisticated server environment set-up. A Unix novice can set up a sophisticated server environment in a couple of hours. in a couple of hours.
Additional information: Additional information: ,
[email protected],
http://www.infomagic.com/
http://www.infomagic.com/
Linuxconf 1.6Linuxconf 1.6I am proud to announce the release of linuxconf 1.6. This release I am proud to announce the release of linuxconf 1.6. This release incorporates many enhancements and features. The last official release was incorporates many enhancements and features. The last official release was 1.3. Since, a major user interface rework has been done and many smaller 1.3. Since, a major user interface rework has been done and many smaller features were added. Release 1.4 and 1.5 were only released on the features were added. Release 1.4 and 1.5 were only released on the linuxconf mailing list. linuxconf mailing list.
It has been uploaded to sunsite in the pub/Linux/Incmoning directory and It has been uploaded to sunsite in the pub/Linux/Incmoning directory and should move to /pub/Linux/System/admin/linuxconf-1.6.src.tar.gz. Binaries should move to /pub/Linux/System/admin/linuxconf-1.6.src.tar.gz. Binaries for both elf and a.out systems are provided at the same place. for both elf and a.out systems are provided at the same place.
The major enhancement is the http mode. With this, you can now operate The major enhancement is the http mode. With this, you can now operate linuxconf using any web browser supporting forms. This makes linuxconf using any web browser supporting forms. This makes administration of large linux networks a wonderful experience. You can administration of large linux networks a wonderful experience. You can navigate in linuxconf and even set bookmarks in your browser. Ultimatly navigate in linuxconf and even set bookmarks in your browser. Ultimatly one can build his corporate administration page with link to different one can build his corporate administration page with link to different part of linuxconf on different linux servers or workstation. part of linuxconf on different linux servers or workstation.
Additional information: Additional information:
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Red Hat Rembrandt IIRed Hat Rembrandt IIRed Hat Linux - 3.0.4 (Rembrandt II) BETA now available on both the Red Hat Linux - 3.0.4 (Rembrandt II) BETA now available on both the Intel and Sparc! Intel and Sparc!
The Rembrandt beta releases of Red Hat Linux include the following The Rembrandt beta releases of Red Hat Linux include the following nifty features: nifty features:
Modular kernel (2.0.10) Modular kernel (2.0.10) One kernel (one boot disk) for all hardware One kernel (one boot disk) for all hardware Increased hardware support over 3.0.3 Increased hardware support over 3.0.3 New, simpler installation New, simpler installation PAM - Pluggable Authentication Modules PAM - Pluggable Authentication Modules More comprehensive X configuration More comprehensive X configuration New network configuration tool New network configuration tool New version of RPM - 2.2.3 New version of RPM - 2.2.3 Dependencies Dependencies Libc 5.3.12 Libc 5.3.12
The Rembrandt II release fixes many bugs, and adds a few features. The Rembrandt II release fixes many bugs, and adds a few features. Among the improvements over Rembrandt are: Among the improvements over Rembrandt are:
config file handling config file handling DOS partitions DOS partitions IDE drives c-h IDE drives c-h flashing asterisk flashing asterisk System.map System.map interface cleanups interface cleanups /net /.automount updatedb /net /.automount updatedb dip, inn, fvwm95, ypbind, ftpuser dip, inn, fvwm95, ypbind, ftpuser module parameters module parameters package selection package selection
The Red Hat Linux Rembrandt II is available from: The Red Hat Linux Rembrandt II is available from:
ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/redhat/rembrandt ftp://ftp.redhat.com/pub/redhat/rembrandt
Additional information: ,
[email protected],
http://www.redhat.com/redhat/rembrandt
http://www.redhat.com/redhat/rembrandt
SDK SoftwareSDK SoftwareURL CHANGE from The Boy With The Thorn In His Side URL CHANGE from The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
The free Linux software which I release under the name "SDK Software" The free Linux software which I release under the name "SDK Software" (morepkgtools - supplements Slackware's pkgtool; tidylinks - searches (morepkgtools - supplements Slackware's pkgtool; tidylinks - searches for and tidies dangling and messy symbolic links; LNET-Config - for and tidies dangling and messy symbolic links; LNET-Config - configuration script for the LNET TCP/IP (KA9Q-like) program) has configuration script for the LNET TCP/IP (KA9Q-like) program) has moved from AOL to:
moved from AOL to:
http://www.kalika.demon.co.uk/sdk-software/index.html http://www.kalika.demon.co.uk/sdk-software/index.html
Revised versions of the software, with the correct URLs in the
Revised versions of the software, with the correct URLs in the manual pages etc., will be released shortly. manual pages etc., will be released shortly.
If you have my AOL site bookmarked please change your records. If you have my AOL site bookmarked please change your records.
FREE SOFTWARE ANNOUNCEMENT: FREE SOFTWARE ANNOUNCEMENT:
http://www.kalika.demon.co.uk/sdk-software/index.html#man2html http://www.kalika.demon.co.uk/sdk-software/index.html#man2html
http://www.kalika.demon.co.uk/sdk-software/myprogs/unix/man2html http://www.kalika.demon.co.uk/sdk-software/myprogs/unix/man2html
Version 0.15 of this very modest Bourne-shell script is now
Version 0.15 of this very modest Bourne-shell script is now available. The script is a CGI-bin interface to "man", converting available. The script is a CGI-bin interface to "man", converting UNIX (Linux) manual pages into fully-legal HTML on the fly. UNIX (Linux) manual pages into fully-legal HTML on the fly.
Sample output can be viewed at: Sample output can be viewed at: http://www.kalika.demon.co.uk/sdk-software/index.html#manpages http://www.kalika.demon.co.uk/sdk-software/index.html#manpages
Additional information:
[email protected]
TaperTaperThis is to announce the latest release of taper - version 6.7.4 This is to announce the latest release of taper - version 6.7.4
Taper is a user friendly, full featured tape backup solution for Linux. Taper is a user friendly, full featured tape backup solution for Linux. Multiple features are supported including most recent restore, incremental Multiple features are supported including most recent restore, incremental backups, archive verification and archive management. With triple backups, archive verification and archive management. With triple buffering, and internal compression, backup performance is quite buffering, and internal compression, backup performance is quite good. good.
Taper supports ftape, zftape, scsi, floppies, regular files and Taper supports ftape, zftape, scsi, floppies, regular files and removable media such as the IOMEGA ZIP drives. removable media such as the IOMEGA ZIP drives.
In addition, taper also supports IDE tape drives in ALPHA stage. In addition, taper also supports IDE tape drives in ALPHA stage.
PLEASE NOTE:
PLEASE NOTE:
I am going away for 2.5 months from this week and will be unreachable I am going away for 2.5 months from this week and will be unreachable via e-mail therefore, there will be no support for this version via e-mail therefore, there will be no support for this version until I return mid-late October. until I return mid-late October.
Additional information:
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TranSendTranSendAdvanced Network Products, Inc. announces the alpha release of TranSend. Advanced Network Products, Inc. announces the alpha release of TranSend. TranSend, a "middleware" product, is an efficient, reliable and platform- TranSend, a "middleware" product, is an efficient, reliable and platform- independent mechanism that provides communications between your applications. independent mechanism that provides communications between your applications.
TranSend is a development toolkit that allows rapid construction of TranSend is a development toolkit that allows rapid construction of real-time client/server and distributed applications. TranSend is the real-time client/server and distributed applications. TranSend is the perfect foundation for all of your network development needs, including: perfect foundation for all of your network development needs, including:
Web-traversing RobotWeb-traversing RobotThe VWbot Web-traversing robot is now available as shareware. The VWbot Web-traversing robot is now available as shareware. It was developed on Linux and hasn't been tested on anything else, It was developed on Linux and hasn't been tested on anything else, but it ought to run on most Unix. It uses Perl4 and libwww-perl-0.40 but it ought to run on most Unix. It uses Perl4 and libwww-perl-0.40
The core program may be customised to perform different functions, The core program may be customised to perform different functions, such as keeping track of document modifications, operating as such as keeping track of document modifications, operating as a restricted-domain search engine, or as a free-running agent a restricted-domain search engine, or as a free-running agent configured for tasks such as lexical analysis. configured for tasks such as lexical analysis. The robot adheres to the original Robot Exclusion Protocol and The robot adheres to the original Robot Exclusion Protocol and includes code to implement the newer ROBOTS META tag. includes code to implement the newer ROBOTS META tag.
Additional information: ,
[email protected],
http://vancouver-webpages.com/VWbot/
http://vancouver-webpages.com/VWbot/
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library has an incompatible executable format.
Of course, you could spend a couple of hours every month or so and run ldd on Of course, you could spend a couple of hours every month or so and run ldd on each and every executable on your system, writing down the results for every each and every executable on your system, writing down the results for every one which has errors. This could become tedious, I imagine.
one which has errors. This could become tedious, I imagine.
is evidently a is evidently a whiz at cobbling together shell scripts which use various Unix utilities whiz at cobbling together shell scripts which use various Unix utilities chained and piped one to another. Binstats is one of his, and it is chained and piped one to another. Binstats is one of his, and it is truly an ingenious contrivance. You start it up (after editing it so that it truly an ingenious contrivance. You start it up (after editing it so that it knows where all of your /bin directories are), the hard disc grinds away for a knows where all of your /bin directories are), the hard disc grinds away for a minute or three, and this little script presents you with a list of all the minute or three, and this little script presents you with a list of all the poor orphaned programs which can't run due to a lack of shared libs. It also poor orphaned programs which can't run due to a lack of shared libs. It also lists how many of each type of executable (ELF, QMagic, statically linked, lists how many of each type of executable (ELF, QMagic, statically linked, etc.) you have, and which shared libs you have which aren't needed by any of etc.) you have, and which shared libs you have which aren't needed by any of your executables.
your executables.
What really blew my mind was seeing a long list of duplicated executable What really blew my mind was seeing a long list of duplicated executable names, an unexpected result of many upgrades. This can be a result of this names, an unexpected result of many upgrades. This can be a result of this imaginary scenario: Joe has been maintaining Package X for several years and imaginary scenario: Joe has been maintaining Package X for several years and is weary of the constant email. He gratefully transfers the maintenance of is weary of the constant email. He gratefully transfers the maintenance of Package X to an eager, energetic young programmer, Ed. Ed is appalled to Package X to an eager, energetic young programmer, Ed. Ed is appalled to find an installation procedure which doesn't follow the Linux Filesystem find an installation procedure which doesn't follow the Linux Filesystem Standard, and immediately changes the default installation directory from /bin Standard, and immediately changes the default installation directory from /bin to /usr/local/bin. Yours truly logs in at sunsite.unc.edu, finds a new to /usr/local/bin. Yours truly logs in at sunsite.unc.edu, finds a new version of Package X, installs it, and is happy to see the new functionality. version of Package X, installs it, and is happy to see the new functionality. Unfortunately the old Package X executable is living out the remainder of its Unfortunately the old Package X executable is living out the remainder of its days, unknown to all, in /bin. Then Binstats does its work and the old X days, unknown to all, in /bin. Then Binstats does its work and the old X binary and all its hoary cohorts are brought to light.
binary and all its hoary cohorts are brought to light.
All of the functions of Binstats can be done "by hand", of course. The beauty All of the functions of Binstats can be done "by hand", of course. The beauty of this shell program is the combination of tasks into one, with the results of this shell program is the combination of tasks into one, with the results logged to a text file. Then you can see at a glance several system logged to a text file. Then you can see at a glance several system administration jobs which should be taken care of.
administration jobs which should be taken care of.
Binstats is only four and one-half kb. archived in tgz format. A copy of the Binstats is only four and one-half kb. archived in tgz format. A copy of the latest version is available at this UK site, href="http://www.ccc.nottingham.ac.uk/~etzpc/binstats.html">this UK site, as well as in this as well as in this sunsite directory. It's well worth the short download time, even if you sunsite directory. It's well worth the short download time, even if you only run it once. only run it once.
By Christophe Blaess By Christophe Blaess (). ().
A few months ago, I decided to set up a local news server on my Linux Box,
A few months ago, I decided to set up a local news server on my Linux Box, in order to read off-line the articles. Before then I read in order to read off-line the articles. Before then I read the news directly from the Usenet server of my Internet Provider, at the the news directly from the Usenet server of my Internet Provider, at the detriment of my phone bill...(Here, in France, even the local communications detriment of my phone bill...(Here, in France, even the local communications are rather expensive)
are rather expensive)Before trying to install and set up one of the two classical news servers
Before trying to install and set up one of the two classical news servers (Inn and CNews), I browsed a bit the Web, looking for a (Inn and CNews), I browsed a bit the Web, looking for a possible other product. I then discovered a very powerful small package possible other product. I then discovered a very powerful small package "Leafnode" "Leafnode" written by . written by . It can be found in source form at ftp://ftp.troll.no/freebies/leafnode/ HREF="ftp://ftp.troll.no/freebies/leafnode/">ftp://ftp.troll.no/freebies/leafnode/ and the home page of this project is accessible at and the home page of this project is accessible at http://www.troll.no/freebies/leafnode.html.
http://www.troll.no/freebies/leafnode.html.This package (leafnode-0.9.tar.gz, 29 Kb) contains three little programs,
This package (leafnode-0.9.tar.gz, 29 Kb) contains three little programs, very easy to install, and to use:
very easy to install, and to use:to erase the oldest articles from the news spool.
The main advantage of this system, is the transparent way it is
The main advantage of this system, is the transparent way it is inserted between the remote news server and the local newsreader. The inserted between the remote news server and the local newsreader. The remote Usenet server sees remote Usenet server sees Leafnode exactly like a classical newsreader (like tin, trn, Leafnode exactly like a classical newsreader (like tin, trn, netscape,...) and the local netscape,...) and the local news reader sees Leafnode just like a USENET server.
news reader sees Leafnode just like a USENET server.I have been happily using Leafnode for several months, and I would like to
I have been happily using Leafnode for several months, and I would like to describe here the (very simple) steps to install and describe here the (very simple) steps to install and configure it. Then I will explain some configure it. Then I will explain some hints to use it in a multi-users environment.
hints to use it in a multi-users environment.I've been using leafnode 0.8 for a few months, but I've recently upgraded
I've been using leafnode 0.8 for a few months, but I've recently upgraded to version 0.9. The process for installing it is the same as the previous to version 0.9. The process for installing it is the same as the previous version, but I've had a little problem, maybe due to my version of version, but I've had a little problem, maybe due to my version of make, and I'll describe how I have fixed it.
make, and I'll describe how I have fixed it.You first need to download the source code from
You first need to download the source code from ftp://ftp.troll.no/freebies/leafnode/. ftp://ftp.troll.no/freebies/leafnode/. You'll get leafnode-0.9.tar.gz.
You'll get leafnode-0.9.tar.gz.Become root and do :
Become root and do :
# cd /usr/local/src # cd /usr/local/src # tar -xzf ~/leafnode-0.9.tar.gz # tar -xzf ~/leafnode-0.9.tar.gz # cd leafnode-0.9/ # cd leafnode-0.9/ # make # make
Everything must compile without any problem...
Everything must compile without any problem...
Make sure there is a "news" user and a "news" group
Make sure there is a "news" user and a "news" group on your system.
on your system.Then you can type:
Then you can type:
# make install # make install
If "make install" complains when making directories in
If "make install" complains when making directories in /var/spool/news/message.id/, /var/spool/news/message.id/, you may have the same problem as I've had. To fix it, I've modified the you may have the same problem as I've had. To fix it, I've modified the Makefile, to insert a part of the leafnode-0.8 Makefile:
Makefile, to insert a part of the leafnode-0.8 Makefile:replace the lines (in the "install:" section)
replace the lines (in the "install:" section)
cd $(SPOOLDIR)/message.id
cd $(SPOOLDIR)/message.id
for a in 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; do for b in 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; do \
for a in 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; do for b in 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; do \
mkdir ${a}${b}0 ${a}${b}1 ${a}${b}2 ${a}${b}3 ${a}${b}4 ; \
mkdir ${a}${b}0 ${a}${b}1 ${a}${b}2 ${a}${b}3 ${a}${b}4 ; \
mkdir ${a}${b}5 ${a}${b}6 ${a}${b}7 ${a}${b}8 ${a}${b}9 ; done
mkdir ${a}${b}5 ${a}${b}6 ${a}${b}7 ${a}${b}8 ${a}${b}9 ; done
by the line
by the line
-mkdir -p $(SPOOLDIR)/message.id/{0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}{0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}{0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}
-mkdir -p $(SPOOLDIR)/message.id/{0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}{0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}{0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}
Be sure that the first character on the line is a tabulation. Then try again:
Be sure that the first character on the line is a tabulation. Then try again:
# make install # make install
At this point, Leafnode will have installed the following files on your
At this point, Leafnode will have installed the following files on your system:
system:
/usr/local/sbin/fetch
/usr/local/sbin/fetch
/usr/local/sbin/leafnode
/usr/local/sbin/leafnode
/usr/local/sbin/texpire
/usr/local/sbin/texpire
/usr/local/man/fetch.8
/usr/local/man/fetch.8
/usr/local/man/leafnode.8
/usr/local/man/leafnode.8
/usr/local/man/texpire.8
/usr/local/man/texpire.8
/usr/lib/leafnode/config.example
/usr/lib/leafnode/config.example
/var/spool/news/ ... and a lot of subdirectories ...
/var/spool/news/ ... and a lot of subdirectories ...
First you have to copy the file /usr/lib/leafnode/config.example to
First you have to copy the file /usr/lib/leafnode/config.example to /usr/lib/leafnode/config and edit him, to put the name of your /usr/lib/leafnode/config and edit him, to put the name of your remote NNTP server in place of:
remote NNTP server in place of:server = news.hiof.no server = news.hiof.no
Edit the file /etc/inetd.conf, and look for a line like:
Edit the file /etc/inetd.conf, and look for a line like:
nntp stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd in.nntpd nntp stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd in.nntpd
then modify it like this:
then modify it like this:
nntp stream tcp nowait news /usr/sbin/tcpd /usr/local/sbin/leafnode nntp stream tcp nowait news /usr/sbin/tcpd /usr/local/sbin/leafnode
Depending on your configuration, there may be no TCP wrapper installed,
Depending on your configuration, there may be no TCP wrapper installed, so you could have to remove the "/usr/sbin/tcpd" part of this line.
so you could have to remove the "/usr/sbin/tcpd" part of this line.and do
and do
# killall -HUP inetd # killall -HUP inetd
Connect to your Usenet provider, and, while being
Connect to your Usenet provider, and, while being "root" or "news", run:
"root" or "news", run:$ fetch $ fetch
You will have to wait for a moment, because Leafnode is asking the
You will have to wait for a moment, because Leafnode is asking the NNTP server the list of all the active groups. Once fetch ends, NNTP server the list of all the active groups. Once fetch ends, run a newsreader, as normal user, and ask him to contact the localhost. run a newsreader, as normal user, and ask him to contact the localhost. for example, with tin do:
for example, with tin do:
$ export NNTPSERVER=localhost
$ export NNTPSERVER=localhost
$ tin -r
$ tin -r
(With Netscape you have to put localhost in "Options/Mail
(With Netscape you have to put localhost in "Options/Mail and News/Servers/NNTP server")
and News/Servers/NNTP server")You will get the list of all available newsgroups, then choose interesting
You will get the list of all available newsgroups, then choose interesting ones, and read them. They will appear empty at this time. It's normal.
ones, and read them. They will appear empty at this time. It's normal.As root run again fetch. It will download all the content of the
As root run again fetch. It will download all the content of the previously read newsgroups. The first downloading will take a while, but previously read newsgroups. The first downloading will take a while, but the next will obviously be very much quicker.
the next will obviously be very much quicker.Your local USENET server is installed!
Your local USENET server is installed!
Now that leafnode run on your Linux box, you can configure some details:
Now that leafnode run on your Linux box, you can configure some details:
In the file /usr/lib/leafnode/config, there are two fields you can edit:
In the file /usr/lib/leafnode/config, there are two fields you can edit:
Refer to the comments in this file to choose the values (on my system I use
Refer to the comments in this file to choose the values (on my system I use expire=10 and maxcount=3000)
expire=10 and maxcount=3000)You must run Texpire from time to time, and a daily entry in the
You must run Texpire from time to time, and a daily entry in the crontab seems to be the best choice:
crontab seems to be the best choice:00 03 * * * news /usr/local/sbin/texpire 00 03 * * * news /usr/local/sbin/texpire
This line is for a system-wide crontab (generally /etc/crontab
This line is for a system-wide crontab (generally /etc/crontab maintained by root), maintained by root), but you will have to remove the username "news" on user crontab but you will have to remove the username "news" on user crontab (/var/spool/cron/news).
(/var/spool/cron/news).You will have to run periodically fetch. If you have a
You will have to run periodically fetch. If you have a permanent link with your news server, there's an obvious solution: the permanent link with your news server, there's an obvious solution: the crontab again, to run it once per hour for example.
crontab again, to run it once per hour for example.00 * * * * news /usr/local/sbin/fetch 00 * * * * news /usr/local/sbin/fetch
If you're using a non-permanent PPP connection, you can insert
If you're using a non-permanent PPP connection, you can insert fetch at the end of the ip-up shell script (see Linux Gazette 7 fetch at the end of the ip-up shell script (see Linux Gazette 7 "Setting up PPP's ip-up and ip-down scripts!").
"Setting up PPP's ip-up and ip-down scripts!").Put the name "localhost" in /etc/nntpserver or set the
Put the name "localhost" in /etc/nntpserver or set the environment variable (for example in /etc/profile):
export NNTPSERVER=localhost =
export NNTPSERVER=localhost =
There are problems to avoid, especially if there are other users
There are problems to avoid, especially if there are other users on your system, or if the leafnode server is on a local network. First on your system, or if the leafnode server is on a local network. First you must make sure of the validity of the headers you must make sure of the validity of the headers in the outgoing posts, but you also need to limit the list of the accessible in the outgoing posts, but you also need to limit the list of the accessible newsgroups. Don't newsgroups. Don't forget that Fetch will download the whole content of a newsgroup if someone forget that Fetch will download the whole content of a newsgroup if someone tries to read it. So, be very careful with newsgroups like tries to read it. So, be very careful with newsgroups like alt.binaries.pictures...
alt.binaries.pictures...Fortunately, we can use some little awk and shell scripts to
Fortunately, we can use some little awk and shell scripts to verify and correct the outgoing posts, and to verify and correct the outgoing posts, and to limit the local access to selected newsgroups.
limit the local access to selected newsgroups.With some newsreaders, the "From:" field of the outgoing articles will
With some newsreaders, the "From:" field of the outgoing articles will be set to [email protected] and not be set to [email protected] and not [email protected]. [email protected]. With some of them you can configure the "From:" and "Reply-to:" fields, With some of them you can configure the "From:" and "Reply-to:" fields, while the others need you to recompile them.
while the others need you to recompile them.This problem can be worse if you have a Linux box with several users.
This problem can be worse if you have a Linux box with several users. Some of them can have misconfigured newsreader (sometimes on purpose...) Some of them can have misconfigured newsreader (sometimes on purpose...) and it may be safer to check the headers of the outgoing articles before and it may be safer to check the headers of the outgoing articles before posting them.
posting them.Here's a small awk filter which allows a kind of masquerading of the
Here's a small awk filter which allows a kind of masquerading of the "From:" line of an article. It will change the line "From:" line of an article. It will change the line "From: [email protected] (user real name)" "From: [email protected] (user real name)" to a line to a line "From: [email protected] (user real name)".
"From: [email protected] (user real name)".
You may also ensure that username is correct (i.e. in a list
You may also ensure that username is correct (i.e. in a list of allowed users). The same Perl script will help us to determine the of allowed users). The same Perl script will help us to determine the correct articles. Otherwise it will add a line "*** Wrong From field - correct articles. Otherwise it will add a line "*** Wrong From field - This article must be deleted ***" to the message.
This article must be deleted ***" to the message.
#! /usr/bin/gawk -f
#! /usr/bin/gawk -f
#
#
# /usr/local/sbin/change_article_from_domain
# /usr/local/sbin/change_article_from_domain
#
#
# awk script to change the domain name on the "From:"
# awk script to change the domain name on the "From:"
# line of outgoing articles.
# line of outgoing articles.
# If the username is not valid a message will be added
# If the username is not valid a message will be added
# at the bottom o the file, allowing a 'grep' to delete
# at the bottom o the file, allowing a 'grep' to delete
# him.
# him.
BEGIN {
BEGIN {
# replace with the correct domains
# replace with the correct domains
local_domain="my.station.on.my.lan"
local_domain="my.station.on.my.lan"
real_domain ="my.internet.provider.com"
real_domain ="my.internet.provider.com"
# insert here the name of your users allowed to post articles
# insert here the name of your users allowed to post articles
# (may be just one)
# (may be just one)
valid_usernames["user1"]
valid_usernames["user1"]
valid_usernames["user2"]
valid_usernames["user2"]
must_be_deleted=0
must_be_deleted=0
}
}
/^From:/ {
/^From:/ {
gsub(local_domain, real_domain)
gsub(local_domain, real_domain)
username=substr($2,1,index ($2, "@") - 1)
username=substr($2,1,index ($2, "@") - 1)
if (! (username in valid_usernames)) {
if (! (username in valid_usernames)) {
must_be_deleted=1
must_be_deleted=1
# you can also add a system command
# you can also add a system command
# example : mail to newsmaster with
# example : mail to newsmaster with
# the username of the wrong article
# the username of the wrong article
}
}
}
}
END {
END {
if (must_be_deleted != 0) {
if (must_be_deleted != 0) {
print "*** Wrong From field - This article must be deleted ***"
print "*** Wrong From field - This article must be deleted ***"
}
}
}
}
{
{
print
print
}
}
This script can be useful if you have up to, say, ten users, otherwise
This script can be useful if you have up to, say, ten users, otherwise you'll need to improve it in order to read the list of allowed users in you'll need to improve it in order to read the list of allowed users in an otherfile for example.
an otherfile for example.Now we will execute the above script on all the outgoing articles,
Now we will execute the above script on all the outgoing articles, sitting in /var/spool/news/out.going, then delete (or move to another sitting in /var/spool/news/out.going, then delete (or move to another directory) those with bad usernames.
directory) those with bad usernames.
#! /bin/bash
#! /bin/bash
#
#
# /usr/local/sbin/modify_outgoing_articles
# /usr/local/sbin/modify_outgoing_articles
cd /var/spool/news/out.going
cd /var/spool/news/out.going
for i in * ; do
for i in * ; do
/usr/local/sbin/change_article_from_domain < $i >/tmp/modified_articles/$i
/usr/local/sbin/change_article_from_domain < $i >/tmp/modified_articles/$i
done
done
rm -f *
rm -f *
mv /tmp/modified_articles/* .
mv /tmp/modified_articles/* .
rm -f `grep -l "*** Wrong From field - This article must be deleted ***" *`
rm -f `grep -l "*** Wrong From field - This article must be deleted ***" *`
(The backquote is used to catch the result of grep) Don't forget to create
(The backquote is used to catch the result of grep) Don't forget to create a /tmp/modified_articles/ directory. a /tmp/modified_articles/ directory. This script cannot prevent the fake "From:" lines, when an authorized user is This script cannot prevent the fake "From:" lines, when an authorized user is hidden behind an other hidden behind an other correct username. This can not be easily done, and if you really don't trust correct username. This can not be easily done, and if you really don't trust your users, you'll have to use another Usenet package like Inn or Cnews.
your users, you'll have to use another Usenet package like Inn or Cnews.Now all the outgoing articles will have a correct "From:" line.
Now all the outgoing articles will have a correct "From:" line.
The second important point to check out is the list of fetched newsgroups.
The second important point to check out is the list of fetched newsgroups. If you haven't got a huge disk If you haven't got a huge disk space, it would be better to avoid downloading alt.binaries groups space, it would be better to avoid downloading alt.binaries groups or alt.2600. for example... or alt.2600. for example... The problem is that fetch will download the content of each newsgroup The problem is that fetch will download the content of each newsgroup corresponding to a file in /var/spool/news/interesting.groups, for corresponding to a file in /var/spool/news/interesting.groups, for example /var/spool/news/interesting.groups/comp.os.linux.announce
/var/spool/news/interesting.groups/comp.os.linux.announce
A file in this directory is touched by leafnode every time a user tries
A file in this directory is touched by leafnode every time a user tries to read the content of the group. Are you to read the content of the group. Are you sure that none of your users will try to have a look at sure that none of your users will try to have a look at alt.binaries.pictures.erotica...? alt.binaries.pictures.erotica...? So there are two possible solutions:
So there are two possible solutions:#! /bin/bash #! /bin/bash # # # modify_interesting_groups # modify_interesting_groups cd /var/spool/news cd /var/spool/news rm -f alt.* rm -f alt.* rm -f *windows* rm -f *windows* ... ... touch comp.os.linux.announce touch comp.os.linux.announce touch comp.windows.x.announce touch comp.windows.x.announce ... ...
you can also have a definite list of fetched newsgroups, for example in
you can also have a definite list of fetched newsgroups, for example in /var/spool/news/official.list, manually created:
/var/spool/news/official.list, manually created:# mkdir /var/spool/news/official.list # mkdir /var/spool/news/official.list # cd /var/spool/news/official.list # cd /var/spool/news/official.list # touch comp.os.linux.announce # touch comp.os.linux.announce # touch comp.os.linux.answer # touch comp.os.linux.answer # touch comp.lang.c.moderated # touch comp.lang.c.moderated ... ...
And this list will be copied in the interesting.groups directory by a
And this list will be copied in the interesting.groups directory by a script before each execution of fetch.
script before each execution of fetch.#! /bin/bash #! /bin/bash # # # modify_interesting_groups # modify_interesting_groups cd /var/spool/news cd /var/spool/news rm -f * rm -f * copy /var/spool/news/official.list . copy /var/spool/news/official.list .
Now we have two scripts to insert before running fetch. For example in
Now we have two scripts to insert before running fetch. For example in /etc/ppp/ip-up:
/etc/ppp/ip-up:#! /bin/bash #! /bin/bash # # # /etc/ppp/ip-up # /etc/ppp/ip-up ... ... /usr/local/sbin/modify_interesting_groups /usr/local/sbin/modify_interesting_groups /usr/local/sbin/modify_outgoing_articles /usr/local/sbin/modify_outgoing_articles fetch fetch
I think that Leafnode is a very interesting package for those
I think that Leafnode is a very interesting package for those (most of us) who are running (most of us) who are running Linux on a standalone box with intermitent connection to a Usenet server, Linux on a standalone box with intermitent connection to a Usenet server, or on a small local network or on a small local network with few users. It's powerful and much simpler to install and to configure with few users. It's powerful and much simpler to install and to configure than Inn or Cnews, than Inn or Cnews, designed for bigger sites. Moreover it does not require any maintenance.
designed for bigger sites. Moreover it does not require any maintenance.Christophe Blaess ().
Christophe Blaess ().
different niche in the Linux software world.
browsing, the history and hotlist etc).
I had a look at a few other file managers for Unix/X11 but none of them I had a look at a few other file managers for Unix/X11 but none of them were even close to the convenient two-filelistings-and-command-buttons were even close to the convenient two-filelistings-and-command-buttons concept. Some were bloated, some wouldn't compile, some needed Motif etc, concept. Some were bloated, some wouldn't compile, some needed Motif etc, and none were intuitive (to me :-). So I set out to create my own. Why am and none were intuitive (to me :-). So I set out to create my own. Why am I just not a happy TkDesk user? Well I started working on FileRunner long I just not a happy TkDesk user? Well I started working on FileRunner long before TkDesk came out and TkDesk wasn't quite what I was shooting for so before TkDesk came out and TkDesk wasn't quite what I was shooting for so I continued on FileRunner. That also gave me exactly the file manager I I continued on FileRunner. That also gave me exactly the file manager I wanted, of course :-)
wanted, of course :-)
After I read the above explanation, I realized what FileRunner reminds me of: After I read the above explanation, I realized what FileRunner reminds me of: I used to use a Norwegian OS/2 filemanager called Dirmaster, which was also I used to use a Norwegian OS/2 filemanager called Dirmaster, which was also inspired by the Amiga filemanagers of yore. It had a layout similar to inspired by the Amiga filemanagers of yore. It had a layout similar to FileRunner's, with programmable function buttons and twin directory panes.
FileRunner's, with programmable function buttons and twin directory panes.
It's interesting that software has been around long enough that It's interesting that software has been around long enough that traditions have evolved. In the text editor world there are emacs, vi, and traditions have evolved. In the text editor world there are emacs, vi, and "windows/CUA" strains of editors, while many filemanagers have followed either "windows/CUA" strains of editors, while many filemanagers have followed either a "Norton Commander" tradition, an Amiga tradition, or a mouse-based iconic a "Norton Commander" tradition, an Amiga tradition, or a mouse-based iconic tradition, with various hybrid strains emerging and recombining.
tradition, with various hybrid strains emerging and recombining.
duration.
FileRunner is a much less resource-hungry application which starts quickly and FileRunner is a much less resource-hungry application which starts quickly and lends itself to quick tasks followed by dismissal. It uses around one-third lends itself to quick tasks followed by dismissal. It uses around one-third the memory TkDesk uses. It is probably a more appropriate choice for a the memory TkDesk uses. It is probably a more appropriate choice for a slower, memory-constrained machine, whereas if you have a fast CPU with plenty slower, memory-constrained machine, whereas if you have a fast CPU with plenty of RAM TkDesk or Moxfm will run well without using a disproportionate amount of RAM TkDesk or Moxfm will run well without using a disproportionate amount of your system resources.
of your system resources.
Among the many thoughtfully designed features in FileRunner, the following I Among the many thoughtfully designed features in FileRunner, the following I found to be particularly useful:
found to be particularly useful:
FileRunner also has a feature which has become fashionable lately in many of FileRunner also has a feature which has become fashionable lately in many of the newer apps: quick rereading of the configuration file(s), allowing the newer apps: quick rereading of the configuration file(s), allowing customization to be done quickly. I first saw this in Fvwm; it's a real customization to be done quickly. I first saw this in Fvwm; it's a real time-saver. time-saver.
in the works.
When using the FTP function, any downloading activity prevents you from doing When using the FTP function, any downloading activity prevents you from doing anything else until its done. A separate process or thread would be nice for anything else until its done. A separate process or thread would be nice for this. One way around this limitation is to open another instance of this. One way around this limitation is to open another instance of FileRunner. The program is small and fast enough that this is feasible.
FileRunner. The program is small and fast enough that this is feasible.
Aside from these two minor complaints, I found the program to be stable and Aside from these two minor complaints, I found the program to be stable and reliable. It's a relatively small download; why not give it a try?
reliable. It's a relatively small download; why not give it a try?
Happy as can be, I am composing this in Linux on StarWriter, the extremely Happy as can be, I am composing this in Linux on StarWriter, the extremely capable word processor that is part of the StarOffice 3.1 suite of business capable word processor that is part of the StarOffice 3.1 suite of business applications. Below I will guide you through the labyrinth of tricks and fixes applications. Below I will guide you through the labyrinth of tricks and fixes that you will need to get this first beta of StarOffice working on your Linux that you will need to get this first beta of StarOffice working on your Linux system. system.
Star Office 3.1 is a suite of office productivity applications containing
Star Office 3.1 is a suite of office productivity applications containing StarWriter 3.1 (word processor), StarCalc 3.1 (spreadsheet), StarDraw 3.1 StarWriter 3.1 (word processor), StarCalc 3.1 (spreadsheet), StarDraw 3.1 (graphics and presentation package), StarImage 3.1 (image manipulation) (graphics and presentation package), StarImage 3.1 (image manipulation) StarChart 3.1 (bar-, pie- and other charts) and StarMath 3.1 (formula design). StarChart 3.1 (bar-, pie- and other charts) and StarMath 3.1 (formula design). StarOffice 3.1 makes heavy use of common code in shared libraries, therefore StarOffice 3.1 makes heavy use of common code in shared libraries, therefore using relatively few resources for the level of functionality. using relatively few resources for the level of functionality.
If you don't have the patience to fix things that aren't right, you should
If you don't have the patience to fix things that aren't right, you should wait for the next beta release. But if, like me, you don't mind fixing a few wait for the next beta release. But if, like me, you don't mind fixing a few things to get the immediate gratification of state-of-the-art business software things to get the immediate gratification of state-of-the-art business software on Linux that you would pay $400 for on Windows 95, read on. on Linux that you would pay $400 for on Windows 95, read on.
To save you frustration and disappointment, I must also caution you that you
To save you frustration and disappointment, I must also caution you that you will need about 200 megabyes on your hard drive to install StarOffice the way will need about 200 megabyes on your hard drive to install StarOffice the way I outline below. I outline below.
Like many Linux users, I was delighted when the German company StarDivision
Like many Linux users, I was delighted when the German company StarDivision announced it would release an international Linux version of its major office announced it would release an international Linux version of its major office suite StarOffice, which competes head to head with Microsoft Office in Europe. suite StarOffice, which competes head to head with Microsoft Office in Europe. And still more pleased when I learned that for non-commercial use And still more pleased when I learned that for non-commercial use StarOffice would be free. StarOffice would be free.
I am almost never, however, the first to jump into a new application. Let
I am almost never, however, the first to jump into a new application. Let others find the bugs; let me find a productive application is my credo. others find the bugs; let me find a productive application is my credo.
Nevertheless, the prospect of having a high-end WYSIWYG word processor to
Nevertheless, the prospect of having a high-end WYSIWYG word processor to use in Linux was irresistible. When StarDivision was pressured into an early use in Linux was irresistible. When StarDivision was pressured into an early release of the first beta of StarOffice 3.1 for Linux on July 31, I rushed up release of the first beta of StarOffice 3.1 for Linux on July 31, I rushed up to the StarDivision Home Page at to the StarDivision Home Page at http://www.stardivision.de/index.html and http://www.stardivision.de/index.html and linked to one of a number of possible download sites which in my case was linked to one of a number of possible download sites which in my case was ftp://ftp.io.org/pub/mirrors/linux/sunsite/apps/staroffice. ftp://ftp.io.org/pub/mirrors/linux/sunsite/apps/staroffice.
What I saw stopped me. StarOffice3.1 is a more than a 40Mb download in 53
What I saw stopped me. StarOffice3.1 is a more than a 40Mb download in 53 files, mostly diskette images. The installed product takes over 120 megabytes. files, mostly diskette images. The installed product takes over 120 megabytes.
I decided to see what the feedback was on StarOffice before investing in that
I decided to see what the feedback was on StarOffice before investing in that kind of bandwidth. I aimed my Netscape newsreader for a place I knew I could kind of bandwidth. I aimed my Netscape newsreader for a place I knew I could count on: comp.os.linux.development.apps. count on: comp.os.linux.development.apps.
The news was bad. Many users were having problems installing StarOffice and
The news was bad. Many users were having problems installing StarOffice and those who could were finding lots of bugs, mostly segmentation faults. those who could were finding lots of bugs, mostly segmentation faults.
The worst news of all was being reminded that StarOffice 3.1 requires Motif 2.0.
The worst news of all was being reminded that StarOffice 3.1 requires Motif 2.0. Even though StarOffice was free, it did not seem worth the $100-$200 investment Even though StarOffice was free, it did not seem worth the $100-$200 investment in Motif 2.0 to bring up an application that might be useless because of in Motif 2.0 to bring up an application that might be useless because of segmentation and other faults. segmentation and other faults.
As the days passed, however, the news began to come in that some were getting
As the days passed, however, the news began to come in that some were getting StarOffice installed and were quite thrilled with its look and feel. StarOffice installed and were quite thrilled with its look and feel.
Then on August 18 Peter Klein wrote in the Redhat-List:
Then on August 18 Peter Klein wrote in the Redhat-List:
"to run and even to install Star Office 3.1. you don't need Motif." "to run and even to install Star Office 3.1. you don't need Motif."
I found his tips and tricks irresistible. I decided to try StarOffice. I found his tips and tricks irresistible. I decided to try StarOffice.
Below is step-by-step how I installed StarOffice 3.1 on my Red Hat 3.0.3
Below is step-by-step how I installed StarOffice 3.1 on my Red Hat 3.0.3 system with Metro-X server upgraded to the 2.0.10 kernel using Peter Klein's system with Metro-X server upgraded to the 2.0.10 kernel using Peter Klein's recipe garnished with a few additional tricks and fixes which I gleaned recipe garnished with a few additional tricks and fixes which I gleaned from the usenet and mailing lists. from the usenet and mailing lists.
(The 'staroffice.README' mentions that you can install only part of
(The 'staroffice.README' mentions that you can install only part of StarOffice. So my first attempt, not recommended, was to install just StarOffice. So my first attempt, not recommended, was to install just the common files with StarWriter. Unfortunately, the install program the common files with StarWriter. Unfortunately, the install program comes to an error which has to be stepped past each time it finds a file comes to an error which has to be stepped past each time it finds a file from the complete package that is missing. After clicking 'ignore' with from the complete package that is missing. After clicking 'ignore' with my mouse for the first hundred or so times, I abandoned this attempt.) my mouse for the first hundred or so times, I abandoned this attempt.)
cp ~/download/staroffice/file.01-? ~/so-temp cp ~/download/staroffice/file.01-? ~/so-temp cd ~/so-temp cd ~/so-temp unzip file.01-1 unzip file.01-1 unzip file.01-2 unzip file.01-2 unzip file.01-3 unzip file.01-3 unzip file.01-4 unzip file.01-4 unzip file.01-5 unzip file.01-5 unzip file.01-6 unzip file.01-6 unzip file.01-7 unzip file.01-7
In the ~/so-temp file you now have a bunch of subdirectories with the unzipped In the ~/so-temp file you now have a bunch of subdirectories with the unzipped files in them. files in them.
mkdir /usr/X11R6/lib/so-libs. mkdir /usr/X11R6/lib/so-libs.
cd /usr/X11R6/lib/so-libs cd /usr/X11R6/lib/so-libs ln -s libso312.so libMrm.so.2 ln -s libso312.so libMrm.so.2 ln -s libso312.so libXm.so.2 ln -s libso312.so libXm.so.2
/usr/X11R6/lib/so-libs /usr/X11R6/lib/so-libs
Thank you Peter Klein.
Thank you Peter Klein.
At the end of Install, I was given directions for proceeding with the second
At the end of Install, I was given directions for proceeding with the second part, the user installation. During the user installation, a user-specified part, the user installation. During the user installation, a user-specified directory and configuration files are created for each user. I found it very directory and configuration files are created for each user. I found it very easy to just follow the directions in the dialog boxes. I answered 'yes' to easy to just follow the directions in the dialog boxes. I answered 'yes' to the prompt to copy the templates and demo documents to my directory tree the prompt to copy the templates and demo documents to my directory tree because I had been informed that if I answered 'no', I would not be able to because I had been informed that if I answered 'no', I would not be able to modify these documents, although I could still access them as read-only master modify these documents, although I could still access them as read-only master copies. copies.
Logged in users must get permission to use StarOffice's fonts and other files.
Logged in users must get permission to use StarOffice's fonts and other files. Log ('su') into root, and Log ('su') into root, and
chgrp -R users /usr/local/StarOffice3.1/Xp3. chgrp -R users /usr/local/StarOffice3.1/Xp3.
J. Maynard Gelinas proposed the alternate J. Maynard Gelinas proposed the alternate
chmod -R a+r /usr/local/StarOffice3.1/Xp3 chmod -R a+r /usr/local/StarOffice3.1/Xp3
for this fix on the Red-Hat List. for this fix on the Red-Hat List.
mkdir /tmp/XpSp_ mkdir /tmp/XpSp_ mkdir /tmp/Xp_ mkdir /tmp/Xp_ mkdir /tmp/XpSp_/tmp mkdir /tmp/XpSp_/tmp mkdir /tmp/Xp_/tmp mkdir /tmp/Xp_/tmp chgrp -R users /tmp/XpSp_ chgrp -R users /tmp/XpSp_ chgrp -R users /tmp/Xp_ chgrp -R users /tmp/Xp_
While logged as root, I added the lines:
While logged as root, I added the lines:
/usr/local/StarOffice3.1/linux-x86/bin/svdaemon & /usr/local/StarOffice3.1/linux-x86/bin/svdaemon & /usr/local/StarOffice3.1/linux-x86/bin/svportmap & /usr/local/StarOffice3.1/linux-x86/bin/svportmap &
to my /etc/rc.d/rc.local. to my /etc/rc.d/rc.local.
. ~/.sd.sh . ~/.sd.sh
and rebooted my computer. and rebooted my computer.
And, if you followed along with me -- you are finished! All the download and
And, if you followed along with me -- you are finished! All the download and intermediate directories can now be deleted. (Wait a few days, in case you intermediate directories can now be deleted. (Wait a few days, in case you find you have to redo something.) find you have to redo something.)
Log into your user account, 'startx' and open an 'xterm'. The StarOffice
Log into your user account, 'startx' and open an 'xterm'. The StarOffice applications start at the command line with: applications start at the command line with:
swriter3 swriter3 scalc3 scalc3 sdraw3 sdraw3 schart3 schart3 simage3 simage3 smath3 smath3
You will find bugs in this release of StarOffice. But by experimenting, you You will find bugs in this release of StarOffice. But by experimenting, you will also find work-arounds. will also find work-arounds.
For example, I found that exiting the search and replace dialog in StarWriter
For example, I found that exiting the search and replace dialog in StarWriter would generate a fatal segmentation fault. But by activating the cursor in would generate a fatal segmentation fault. But by activating the cursor in the search area and pressing I can close the dialog box and continue the search area and pressing I can close the dialog box and continue working. working.
Also, when you use the scroll bar, StarWriter loses its blinking cursor. I
Also, when you use the scroll bar, StarWriter loses its blinking cursor. I just go to the menu bar and activate a pull-down menu and then click my mouse just go to the menu bar and activate a pull-down menu and then click my mouse in the document area. Wherever the mouse touches down places the blinking in the document area. Wherever the mouse touches down places the blinking cursor. cursor.
For printing on my Postscript printer I have found that I need to set the
For printing on my Postscript printer I have found that I need to set the printer to 'NULL' and the default options to 'lpr'. printer to 'NULL' and the default options to 'lpr'.
There is a neat little button bar, 'soffice3', that is designed to coordinate
There is a neat little button bar, 'soffice3', that is designed to coordinate all these applications. Unfortunately, bugs make it unfunctional. So look, all these applications. Unfortunately, bugs make it unfunctional. So look, but don't touch until the next release. but don't touch until the next release.
Tip of the day for enjoying StarOffice beta one: save your work often.
Tip of the day for enjoying StarOffice beta one: save your work often.
StarDivision operates a news server with StarOffice newsgroups at:
StarDivision operates a news server with StarOffice newsgroups at:
news://starnews.stardivision.com/beta.staroffice.linux
news://starnews.stardivision.com/beta.staroffice.linux
where users share their experiences. Be sure to connect during German where users share their experiences. Be sure to connect during German business hours -- no nights or weekends. The same goes for their Web site. business hours -- no nights or weekends. The same goes for their Web site.
StarDivision is eager to get your bug reports at:
StarDivision is eager to get your bug reports at:
[email protected]
I am still getting my feet on the ground in StarOffice. But I found I am still getting my feet on the ground in StarOffice. But I found composing this article in StarWriter quite easy and fun. I used a lot composing this article in StarWriter quite easy and fun. I used a lot of cut and paste between multiple windows, formatting, changing fonts, of cut and paste between multiple windows, formatting, changing fonts, printing, search and replace -- all the basic things you do in word printing, search and replace -- all the basic things you do in word processing. But I didn't even scratch the surface of the capabilities processing. But I didn't even scratch the surface of the capabilities of just StarWriter. And I haven't even looked at the other applications of just StarWriter. And I haven't even looked at the other applications yet. I am looking forward to exploring StarOffice in the coming months. yet. I am looking forward to exploring StarOffice in the coming months.
I congratulate the vision of StarDivision to recognize that Linux is an
I congratulate the vision of StarDivision to recognize that Linux is an important platform for major application development. important platform for major application development.
can be concomitantly steep.
This has led to the development of "meta-formatting" systems, which allow one This has led to the development of "meta-formatting" systems, which allow one common text mark-up system to be output in several formats. An example is common text mark-up system to be output in several formats. An example is SGML, which is very capable but hardly intuitive.
SGML, which is very capable but hardly intuitive.
, a Dutch programmer, has , a Dutch programmer, has written a new text formatting system which he calls YODL, for Yet OneOther written a new text formatting system which he calls YODL, for Yet OneOther Document Language. (I get the impression that the awkward "oneother" word Document Language. (I get the impression that the awkward "oneother" word construct exists because Mr. Kubat wanted to have .yo as a filename construct exists because Mr. Kubat wanted to have .yo as a filename suffix, rather than .ya.)
suffix, rather than .ya.)
COMMENT(File for testing purposes.)
COMMENT(File for testing purposes.)
htmlbodyopt(fgcolor)(#0000E0)
htmlbodyopt(fgcolor)(#0000E0)
htmlbodyopt(bgcolor)(#E0E0C0)
htmlbodyopt(bgcolor)(#E0E0C0)
article(Test article for YODL)
article(Test article for YODL)
(Karel Kubat)
(Karel Kubat)
(1996)
(1996)
sect(First section) label(first)
sect(First section) label(first)
This is the first section. Now for a subsection:
This is the first section. Now for a subsection:
subsect(Subsection of first section.)
subsect(Subsection of first section.)
This is the subsection.
This is the subsection.
sect(Second section.)
sect(Second section.)
This is the second section, but ref(first) is the first one.
This is the second section, but ref(first) is the first one.
Lets try some verbatim text.
Lets try some verbatim text.
verb(
verb(
#include
#include
int main ()
int main ()
{
{
printf ("Hello World!\n");
printf ("Hello World!\n");
return (0);
return (0);
})
})
Now some weird characters: !@#$%^*[]{}\|"~`'.
Now some weird characters: !@#$%^*[]{}\|"~`'.
Accents? em(Ich m\"ochte bitte \"uberhaupt ein Bier!)
Accents? em(Ich m\"ochte bitte \"uberhaupt ein Bier!)
bf(Apr\`es moi la d\'eluge.)
bf(Apr\`es moi la d\'eluge.)
subsect(Some lists.)
subsect(Some lists.)
subsubsect(An itemized list.)
subsubsect(An itemized list.)
itemize(
itemize(
it() Item one.
it() Item one.
it() Item two.
it() Item two.
)
)
subsubsect(A descriptive list.)
subsubsect(A descriptive list.)
description(
description(
dit(First:) Item one.
dit(First:) Item one.
dit(Second:) Item two.
dit(Second:) Item two.
)
)
subsubsect(An enumerated list.)
subsubsect(An enumerated list.)
enumerate(
enumerate(
eit() Item one.
eit() Item one.
eit() Item two.
eit() Item two.
)
)
This test file shows you what some of the tagging is like. Here's a brief This test file shows you what some of the tagging is like. Here's a brief excerpt from a .yo file showing how other files from the current directory can excerpt from a .yo file showing how other files from the current directory can be included:
sect(Using the yodl program) sect(Using the yodl program) includefile(using) includefile(using) subsect(Language elements) subsect(Language elements) includefile(elements) includefile(elements)
As you can see the tags are in an abbreviated verbal form, which makes them As you can see the tags are in an abbreviated verbal form, which makes them easier to remember. The included files can be completely devoid of tagging. easier to remember. The included files can be completely devoid of tagging. This allows you to concentrate more on content rather than structure; the This allows you to concentrate more on content rather than structure; the structure can be mostly contained within the master document. YODL documents structure can be mostly contained within the master document. YODL documents are noticeably easier to read in their source format than either HTML or Latex are noticeably easier to read in their source format than either HTML or Latex source. Format-specific tags are also allowed, as in the above HTML body source. Format-specific tags are also allowed, as in the above HTML body tags. They will be ignored by the Latex parser, for example.
tags. They will be ignored by the Latex parser, for example.
YODL is very well documented, and the installation of the docs is an effective YODL is very well documented, and the installation of the docs is an effective demonstration of the system. The docs come in .yo source form; these files demonstration of the system. The docs come in .yo source form; these files are copied to /usr/local/yodl/doc, and then YODL is run on them during the are copied to /usr/local/yodl/doc, and then YODL is run on them during the installation, with the end result being several HTML files.
installation, with the end result being several HTML files.
As is true with any "meta-formatter", a user is better-off knowing something As is true with any "meta-formatter", a user is better-off knowing something about the output format. I think it's necessary to at least glance through about the output format. I think it's necessary to at least glance through the output, just to catch any obvious errors. The advantage of a program like the output, just to catch any obvious errors. The advantage of a program like YODL is that it will enable you to avoid the grunt-work of starting from YODL is that it will enable you to avoid the grunt-work of starting from scratch. scratch.
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Now that Linux Journal has taken over the Linux Gazette Now that Linux Journal has taken over the Linux Gazette from John Fisk, from John Fisk, I plan to post a new issue of the Gazette sometime during the I plan to post a new issue of the Gazette sometime during the first week of each month -- preferably on the first. first week of each month -- preferably on the first. Whether or not I can make this happens will Whether or not I can make this happens will depend on writers getting articles to me each month, AND on time depend on writers getting articles to me each month, AND on time constraints due to my other projects for Linux Journal and SSC. constraints due to my other projects for Linux Journal and SSC.
I wish to keep the Gazette both helpful and fun as John has over the past I wish to keep the Gazette both helpful and fun as John has over the past year. And, of course, it will also remain free. Any ideas and suggestions, year. And, of course, it will also remain free. Any ideas and suggestions, as well as criticisms that you might have, for improvements to the Gazette as well as criticisms that you might have, for improvements to the Gazette will be welcome. Most of all, I will welcome your contributions -- after will be welcome. Most of all, I will welcome your contributions -- after all, without you Linux Gazette would disappear. all, without you Linux Gazette would disappear.
I'd also like to thank our webmaster, Michael Montoure, for his invaluable I'd also like to thank our webmaster, Michael Montoure, for his invaluable help in checking the HTML and designing neat graphics. help in checking the HTML and designing neat graphics.
In the hopes that everyone had a nice Labor Day weekend, I thought I'd tell In the hopes that everyone had a nice Labor Day weekend, I thought I'd tell you about mine. I went camping in Northern Washington and Canada with you about mine. I went camping in Northern Washington and Canada with my husband, Riley, our son, Keith, and Keith's dog Lucky. We had a grand my husband, Riley, our son, Keith, and Keith's dog Lucky. We had a grand time exploring the Okanagan Lake area of British Columbia. In driving to a time exploring the Okanagan Lake area of British Columbia. In driving to a campground campground on Pennask Lake, we traversed what must be one of the worst roads in Canada on Pennask Lake, we traversed what must be one of the worst roads in Canada -- thank goodness for high clearance vehicles! Keith was ahead of us in his -- thank goodness for high clearance vehicles! Keith was ahead of us in his 4 wheel drive truck, and was really bouncing through the ditches and holes 4 wheel drive truck, and was really bouncing through the ditches and holes in the road. Our camper was bouncing and swaying enough to make me worry in the road. Our camper was bouncing and swaying enough to make me worry that it might cause us to tip over -- Riley assured me it would not. At any that it might cause us to tip over -- Riley assured me it would not. At any rate, after rate, after 30 minutes of hard driving, we reached the beautiful lake only to find the 30 minutes of hard driving, we reached the beautiful lake only to find the campground full of fishermen. So we headed back out that wonderful road, campground full of fishermen. So we headed back out that wonderful road, looking for side roads, and anyplace that we might camp. We found a place looking for side roads, and anyplace that we might camp. We found a place down a side road that had only two huge ditches across it, and set up camp. down a side road that had only two huge ditches across it, and set up camp. No bears showed up to spoil the fun, so we had a very No bears showed up to spoil the fun, so we had a very good time playing in an isolated spot away from other campers. good time playing in an isolated spot away from other campers. Canada is certainly Canada is certainly a very beautiful country, and the British Columbians very friendly. This a very beautiful country, and the British Columbians very friendly. This jaunt was not our first trip to Canada nor will it be the last. jaunt was not our first trip to Canada nor will it be the last.
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Marjorie L. Richardson
Marjorie L. Richardson
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