From lord at emf.net  Thu May  5 23:22:49 2005
From: lord at emf.net (Tom Lord)
Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 23:22:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [buug] where can i score FreeBSD 5.3? :-)
Message-ID: <200505060622.XAA14776@emf.net>


Damn.  I meant to make tonight's meeting and lost track
of time.  Next one or soon, hopefully.

Meanwhile:  I have a new machine but only some old 5.2 disks.  I lack a 
CD burner with which to create my own 5.3 disks and operate on a slim enough
budget that it will be a while before I can buy some.  

The hard part is that while 5.2 boots and installs on this machine, it
fails to recognize both the built-in NIC and the built-in COM1 serial
port.  Rumor has it that 5.3 groks this machine (a dell server) just
fine, but since 5.2 leaves this machine with no way to connect to a
network, I can't get there from here.  (This machine also lacks a
floppy drive.)

So my question is: is there anyone on this list w/in walking distance
of Berkeley Bowl who has a 5.3 installation CD I could borrow for a
day?

Thanks,
-t



From jan at caustic.org  Thu May  5 23:32:59 2005
From: jan at caustic.org (f.johan.beisser)
Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 23:32:59 -0700
Subject: [buug] where can i score FreeBSD 5.3? :-)
In-Reply-To: <200505060622.XAA14776@emf.net>
References: <200505060622.XAA14776@emf.net>
Message-ID: <200505052333.00100.jan@caustic.org>

I have a  5.3 install disk, i'll download and grab 5.4-STABLE if you want it.

Just the first disk, though. When do you want them?


On Thursday 05 May 2005 23:22, Tom Lord wrote:
> Damn.  I meant to make tonight's meeting and lost track
> of time.  Next one or soon, hopefully.
>
> Meanwhile:  I have a new machine but only some old 5.2 disks.  I lack a
> CD burner with which to create my own 5.3 disks and operate on a slim
> enough budget that it will be a while before I can buy some.
>
> The hard part is that while 5.2 boots and installs on this machine, it
> fails to recognize both the built-in NIC and the built-in COM1 serial
> port.  Rumor has it that 5.3 groks this machine (a dell server) just
> fine, but since 5.2 leaves this machine with no way to connect to a
> network, I can't get there from here.  (This machine also lacks a
> floppy drive.)
>
> So my question is: is there anyone on this list w/in walking distance
> of Berkeley Bowl who has a 5.3 installation CD I could borrow for a
> day?
>
> Thanks,
> -t
>
> _______________________________________________
> Buug mailing list
> Buug at weak.org
> http://www.weak.org/mailman/listinfo/buug


From lord at emf.net  Fri May  6 00:59:14 2005
From: lord at emf.net (Tom Lord)
Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 00:59:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [buug] where can i score FreeBSD 5.3? :-)
In-Reply-To: <200505052333.00100.jan@caustic.org>
Message-ID: <200505060759.AAA16249@emf.net>


   From: "f.johan.beisser" <jan at caustic.org>

   I have a 5.3 install disk, i'll download and grab 5.4-STABLE if you
   want it.

   Just the first disk, though. When do you want them?

"Beggers can't be choosers." :-)

If you're in the neighborhood, we can meet at your convenience to
borrow the 5.3 disk.  If you want to hoof it over here, I can serve
coffee or something -- contact me off-list.  I'm quite close to
Berkeley Bowl and frequent it, well, frequently -- so that's also a
good rendezvous point.

Assuming 5.3 can grok my NIC I can go from there over the net (1st
disk is sufficient).  If it can't grok my NIC, i'm not sure what to do
next.  (The freebsd support list has reports that 5.3 can grok the
network interface on this machine (a "Dell PowerEdge SC420").)


-t


From mp at rawbw.com  Fri May  6 14:29:02 2005
From: mp at rawbw.com (Michael Paoli)
Date: Fri,  6 May 2005 14:29:02 -0700
Subject: [buug] BUUG list error(s)?
Message-ID: <1115414942.427be19ece4d0@webmail.rawbw.com>

We did get a report yesterday at the BUUG meeting of error(s) that had
apparently occurred with the BUUG list or web site (looked to be a CGI or
URL error of some type if I recall correctly).

I'm not spotting anything obviously wrong with the web site or list at this
time - I did also subscribe and unsubscribe an alternate address of mine,
and that seemed to function fine.  Perhaps it was just some issue/error of
relatively short duration?  Or perhaps the error only shows up under
certain conditions (e.g. specific steps followed with certain data in a
particular order).

Anyway, let us know if errors persist (particularly if they're reproducible,
and with information on how to reproduce the error(s)).


From mp at rawbw.com  Fri May  6 14:29:13 2005
From: mp at rawbw.com (Michael Paoli)
Date: Fri,  6 May 2005 14:29:13 -0700
Subject: [buug] Lists of Bay Area LINUX User Groups
Message-ID: <1115414953.427be1a943414@webmail.rawbw.com>

Question came up yesterday at the BUUG meeting about information on various
Bay Area LINUX User Groups/resources (e.g. such as finding list of information
on various LINUX user groups).

Bit of a chicken and egg thing but I usually find the handiest way to quickly
locate such, is by searching on several relevant LUGs, e.g.:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=balug+svlug+eblug+penlug+buug&btnG=Search
I typically also find tossing in one that's relatively LINUX related, but not
exclusively LINUX (e.g. BUUG or a BSD group) thins the search results in
a manner that's often quite useful.

Among the various lists and such, this one looks rather comprehensive and
relatively current in its information:
http://lists.linuxgazette.net/bale/



From rick at linuxmafia.com  Fri May  6 20:13:55 2005
From: rick at linuxmafia.com (Rick Moen)
Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 20:13:55 -0700
Subject: [buug] Lists of Bay Area LINUX User Groups
In-Reply-To: <1115414953.427be1a943414@webmail.rawbw.com>
References: <1115414953.427be1a943414@webmail.rawbw.com>
Message-ID: <20050507031355.GE6985@linuxmafia.com>

Quoting Michael Paoli (mp at rawbw.com):

> Among the various lists and such, this one looks rather comprehensive and
> relatively current in its information:
> http://lists.linuxgazette.net/bale/

You came up with that peculiar URL because I was playing with Apache
configuration at the time.  Long-term URL is:
http://linuxmafia.com/bale/

There are a number of updates I already knew I'm tardy on, though I also
appreciate the e-mail you sent me listing some.



From togo at of.net  Fri May  6 16:02:34 2005
From: togo at of.net (Tony Godshall)
Date: Fri, 6 May 2005 16:02:34 -0700
Subject: [buug] Lists of Bay Area LINUX User Groups
In-Reply-To: <1115414953.427be1a943414@webmail.rawbw.com>
References: <1115414953.427be1a943414@webmail.rawbw.com>
Message-ID: <20050506230234.GB1371@private>

According to Michael Paoli,
> Question came up yesterday at the BUUG meeting about information on various
> Bay Area LINUX User Groups/resources (e.g. such as finding list of information
> on various LINUX user groups).
> 
> Bit of a chicken and egg thing but I usually find the handiest way to quickly
> locate such, is by searching on several relevant LUGs, e.g.:
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=balug+svlug+eblug+penlug+buug&btnG=Search
> I typically also find tossing in one that's relatively LINUX related, but not
> exclusively LINUX (e.g. BUUG or a BSD group) thins the search results in
> a manner that's often quite useful.
> 
> Among the various lists and such, this one looks rather comprehensive and
> relatively current in its information:
> http://lists.linuxgazette.net/bale/

Hey, it's QBE (query by example!).  ;-P



From mp at rawbw.com  Wed May 18 04:26:33 2005
From: mp at rawbw.com (Michael Paoli)
Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 04:26:33 -0700
Subject: [buug] Certifications (some free Brainbench stuff again)
Message-ID: <1116415593.428b266980b53@webmail.rawbw.com>

Anyway, a while back[1] someone was asking a bit about certifications.
I answered a bit to that at the meeting, and also on[1] the list around
that time.

For whatever they're worth, Brainbench seems to offer various of their
certifications for free at different times (based on sponsorships, or
other promotions, etc., apparently).  Anyway, they've got some[2] for free
again through the end of this month - including some stuff covering
LINUX, Cisco, and other areas that may be of relevant interest.

references/footnotes:
1. http://www.weak.org/pipermail/buug/2005-March/002707.html
2. http://www.brainbench.com/xml/bb/common/testcenter/freetests.xml


From jammer at weak.org  Wed May 18 07:03:52 2005
From: jammer at weak.org (Jon McClintock)
Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 07:03:52 -0700
Subject: [buug] Certifications (some free Brainbench stuff again)
In-Reply-To: <1116415593.428b266980b53@webmail.rawbw.com>
References: <1116415593.428b266980b53@webmail.rawbw.com>
Message-ID: <20050518140352.GC1295@weak.org>

On Wed, May 18, 2005 at 04:26:33AM -0700, Michael Paoli wrote:
> Anyway, a while back[1] someone was asking a bit about certifications.
> I answered a bit to that at the meeting, and also on[1] the list around
> that time.
> 
> For whatever they're worth, Brainbench seems to offer various of their
> certifications for free at different times (based on sponsorships, or
> other promotions, etc., apparently).  Anyway, they've got some[2] for free
> again through the end of this month - including some stuff covering
> LINUX, Cisco, and other areas that may be of relevant interest.

Heh. I lost all respect for the CISSP a week or two ago when I
interviewed someone with it who didn't understand the three way
handshake. 

*sigh*

...and that was supposed to be one of the last decent ones...

-Jon


From jan at caustic.org  Wed May 18 08:45:37 2005
From: jan at caustic.org (f.johan.beisser)
Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 08:45:37 -0700
Subject: [buug] Certifications (some free Brainbench stuff again)
In-Reply-To: <20050518140352.GC1295@weak.org>
References: <1116415593.428b266980b53@webmail.rawbw.com>
	<20050518140352.GC1295@weak.org>
Message-ID: <200505180845.38105.jan@caustic.org>

On Wednesday 18 May 2005 07:03, Jon McClintock wrote:

> Heh. I lost all respect for the CISSP a week or two ago when I
> interviewed someone with it who didn't understand the three way
> handshake.

That's pathetic. 


> *sigh*
>
> ...and that was supposed to be one of the last decent ones...

What's the position they're interviewing for?


From jammer at weak.org  Wed May 18 15:32:38 2005
From: jammer at weak.org (Jon McClintock)
Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 15:32:38 -0700
Subject: [buug] Certifications (some free Brainbench stuff again)
In-Reply-To: <200505180845.38105.jan@caustic.org>
References: <1116415593.428b266980b53@webmail.rawbw.com>
	<20050518140352.GC1295@weak.org>
	<200505180845.38105.jan@caustic.org>
Message-ID: <20050518223238.GA1275@weak.org>

On Wed, May 18, 2005 at 08:45:37AM -0700, f.johan.beisser wrote:
> > *sigh*
> >
> > ...and that was supposed to be one of the last decent ones...
> 
> What's the position they're interviewing for?

Security Software Engineer. Know anyone willing to relocate to Seattle?

-Jon


From mp at rawbw.com  Sun May 22 14:22:53 2005
From: mp at rawbw.com (Michael Paoli)
Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 14:22:53 -0700
Subject: [buug] Re: LVM presentation web materials,
	etc. (from BALUG 2005-05-17 presentation)
In-Reply-To: <1116704554.428f8f2ae4d6a@webmail.rawbw.com>
References: <1116704554.428f8f2ae4d6a@webmail.rawbw.com>
Message-ID: <1116796973.4290f82dc065c@webmail.rawbw.com>

Some more material is up and available now, most notably:
processed (edited and commented, etc.) text capture from the live
demonstration,
A P.S. page - some better / more complete answers on some questions,
additional information of relevance, a trace of errata, etc.
There are some other minor tweaks and such, but they mostly (entirely?)
impact just the "meta" pages - not the pages on the materials proper 
used in the 2005-05-17 presentation itself.

There's likely more I'll yet do, but that's it for the moment (I'll 
likely add some more on the P.S. page, also photographs were taken, and a  
recording made at the presentation, so I may possibly also do something 
with those and/or add relevant link(s) at some point.).

Quoting Michael Paoli:

> Okay, ... I've got most of the materials up:
> http://www.rawbw.com/~mp/linux/lvm/balug/
> 
> I still do have some more to do though, ... most notably finishing up
> the demonstration materials (massaging the captured script(1) outputs into
> a much more usable and annotated form), and there will probably be some
> more
> tweaks/additions (I also want to add a "P.S." on some follow-up items
> from the presentation also).  Anyway, additional stuff to follow should
> show as links/updates on the URL noted above.  There may also be some
> slight tweaks/additions/clarifications on the web pages too, but the bulk
> of
> the presentation materials proper are now up and available.


From grmielke at corpgraph.com  Wed May 25 18:33:53 2005
From: grmielke at corpgraph.com (Gary Mielke)
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 20:33:53 -0500
Subject: [buug] Unix script for replacing character in file or folder name?
Message-ID: <BEBA91B1.12032%grmielke@corpgraph.com>

I was wondering if anybody has a unix shell script that would replace a
specific character in a file or folder. I would like the script to look into
one directory and search all the sub folders and files and if it finds a ":"
colon character in any of the names that it would replace it with a "_"
underscore. Has anybody worked with a similar script that they would be
willing to share?

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

Gary 



From robert at roberthelmer.com  Wed May 25 18:46:22 2005
From: robert at roberthelmer.com (Robert Helmer)
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 18:46:22 -0700
Subject: [buug] Unix script for replacing character in file or folder name?
In-Reply-To: <BEBA91B1.12032%grmielke@corpgraph.com>
References: <BEBA91B1.12032%grmielke@corpgraph.com>
Message-ID: <20050526014622.GA8692@namodn.com>


-----8<-----

#!/bin/sh

REPLACE_CHAR=":"

for FILE in `find ./ -type f`
do
  echo $FILE | grep $REPLACE_CHAR > /dev/null
  if [ "$?" == "0" ]
  then
    mv $FILE `echo $FILE | sed s/:/-/g`
  fi
done

----->8-----



On Wed, May 25, 2005 at 08:33:53PM -0500, Gary Mielke wrote:
> I was wondering if anybody has a unix shell script that would replace a
> specific character in a file or folder. I would like the script to look into
> one directory and search all the sub folders and files and if it finds a ":"
> colon character in any of the names that it would replace it with a "_"
> underscore. Has anybody worked with a similar script that they would be
> willing to share?
> 
> Thanks for any help or suggestions.
> 
> Gary 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Buug mailing list
> Buug at weak.org
> http://www.weak.org/mailman/listinfo/buug
> 


From atporter at primate.net  Wed May 25 19:09:08 2005
From: atporter at primate.net (Aaron T Porter)
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 19:09:08 -0700
Subject: [buug] Unix script for replacing character in file or folder name?
In-Reply-To: <BEBA91B1.12032%grmielke@corpgraph.com>
References: <BEBA91B1.12032%grmielke@corpgraph.com>
Message-ID: <20050526020908.GX1423@primate.net>

On Wed, May 25, 2005 at 08:33:53PM -0500, Gary Mielke wrote:
> I was wondering if anybody has a unix shell script that would replace a
> specific character in a file or folder. I would like the script to look into
> one directory and search all the sub folders and files and if it finds a ":"
> colon character in any of the names that it would replace it with a "_"
> underscore. Has anybody worked with a similar script that they would be
> willing to share?

for dir in `find /path/to/check -type d -name '*:*'` ; do mv $dir `echo $dir | tr : _` ; done


From shiro at uclink4.berkeley.edu  Wed May 25 19:37:35 2005
From: shiro at uclink4.berkeley.edu (shiro at uclink4.berkeley.edu)
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 19:37:35 -0700
Subject: [buug] Unix script for replacing character in file or folder name?
In-Reply-To: <20050526014622.GA8692@namodn.com>
References: <BEBA91B1.12032%grmielke@corpgraph.com>
	<20050526014622.GA8692@namodn.com>
Message-ID: <20050526023735.GA17623@jabberwock.hopto.org>

To add another example:

At least on a recent linux, you may have the native command "rename" that does what you want. (Check the man page and test it out first to make sure it's not something else with the same name!)  If so, you could use for example:

find . -print0 |xargs -0 rename ':' '_'  

The -print0 and -0 use null characters instead of new lines to indicate breaks between filenames and keep xargs from choking on badly named files.  It only replaces the first instance in a name, so you might have to run it repeatedly.

But Robert's version is probably better: you could easily match regular expressions instead of just straight replacement, it will replace all instances in a filename, and it will work anywhere.

Best,
Erik

On Wed, May 25, 2005 at 06:46:22PM -0700, Robert Helmer wrote:
> 
> -----8<-----
> 
> #!/bin/sh
> 
> REPLACE_CHAR=":"
> 
> for FILE in `find ./ -type f`
> do
>   echo $FILE | grep $REPLACE_CHAR > /dev/null
>   if [ "$?" == "0" ]
>   then
>     mv $FILE `echo $FILE | sed s/:/-/g`
>   fi
> done
> 
> ----->8-----
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, May 25, 2005 at 08:33:53PM -0500, Gary Mielke wrote:
> > I was wondering if anybody has a unix shell script that would replace a
> > specific character in a file or folder. I would like the script to look into
> > one directory and search all the sub folders and files and if it finds a ":"
> > colon character in any of the names that it would replace it with a "_"
> > underscore. Has anybody worked with a similar script that they would be
> > willing to share?
> > 
> > Thanks for any help or suggestions.
> > 
> > Gary 
> > 
> > _______________________________________________
> > Buug mailing list
> > Buug at weak.org
> > http://www.weak.org/mailman/listinfo/buug
> > 
> _______________________________________________
> Buug mailing list
> Buug at weak.org
> http://www.weak.org/mailman/listinfo/buug