[lfs-dev] Hello

2013-02-19 Thread James Richard Tyrer
I am not new to Linux from Scratch. However, a few days ago, a I started for the first time to make a clean LFS installation on a new disk. Previously, I have done it over an existing install, or used the minimum Fedora install that would boot as a starter. This meant that I was using mostly

Re: Hello LFS-dev World!/n

2010-02-22 Thread Nate Brown
On 2/20/10, Bruce Dubbs wrote: > Nate Brown wrote: >> I completed my first manual LFS build a couple weeks ago using 6.6rc1, >> and I wanted to give a little feedback to the devs. First and foremost, >> thank you for enabling me to finally use a version of Linux that I feel >> 100% at home in. L

Re: Hello LFS-dev World!/n

2010-02-20 Thread Bruce Dubbs
Nate Brown wrote: > I completed my first manual LFS build a couple weeks ago using 6.6rc1, > and I wanted to give a little feedback to the devs. First and foremost, > thank you for enabling me to finally use a version of Linux that I feel > 100% at home in. LFS is the Linux distro that I've been

Hello LFS-dev World!/n

2010-02-20 Thread Nate Brown
I completed my first manual LFS build a couple weeks ago using 6.6rc1, and I wanted to give a little feedback to the devs. First and foremost, thank you for enabling me to finally use a version of Linux that I feel 100% at home in. LFS is the Linux distro that I've been searching for for the last

A Big Hello [Was: Re: Package Users Hint]

2006-08-21 Thread Jeremy Huntwork
Alan Lord dsl.pipex.com> writes: > PPS - What ever happened to Jeremy Huntwork? I fell into a large vat of toxic waste and was transformed into a mighty superhero. (Powdered Toast Man?) Been too busy fighting crime to help with LFS. :) Actually, some time ago I emailed several of the core xLFS t

Hello

2005-10-11 Thread jaca
Hello everyone! I'm new to this list. My name is Jacek Herold. -- Daj sie skusic... >>> http://link.interia.pl/f18bc -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-dev FAQ: http://www.linuxfroms

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-05 Thread Gerard Beekmans
On July 5, 2005 01:22 am, Jim Gifford wrote: > Gerard, I have a few 1U cases I can get my hands on. I'd have to check to make sure the hardware I have here will actually fit in a 1U case. Some of the hardware that was donated a while ago is in standard desktop configuration (mostly the motherboa

RE: Hello and such :)

2005-07-05 Thread David Fix
> NOOO :) Those things are pitifully slow. Not to mention things > have to be done quite differently on mips boxes. Actually, they have Intel/AMD architecture too. ;) And they're pretty inexpensive. :D Dave -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-dev FAQ: http://

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-05 Thread Jim Gifford
Gerard Beekmans wrote: On July 2, 2005 11:16 am, Robert Connolly wrote: Maybe someone knows a friendly isp who will adjust charges month to month based on usage. Also, it would be a nice kick if the server was a legal non-profit company, maybe some sort of charity, so that contributions coul

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-04 Thread Archaic
On Mon, Jul 04, 2005 at 09:10:20PM -0400, David Fix wrote: > > I've found some Cobalt RAQs that have been pretty cheap on eBay. :) Might > wanna take a look for 'em. :) NOOO :) Those things are pitifully slow. Not to mention things have to be done quite differently on mips boxes. --

RE: Hello and such :)

2005-07-04 Thread David Fix
> Ah, so then we need to put out a call for a decent 1U server, eh? > Anyone? > > /me goes looking on ebay. I've found some Cobalt RAQs that have been pretty cheap on eBay. :) Might wanna take a look for 'em. :) Dave -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-dev FAQ: http:

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-04 Thread Jeremy Huntwork
Gerard Beekmans wrote: precious physical space. At least with the LFS server's current 4U rack. If I can find a way to put the hardware in a 1U rackmount, there won't be an issue. I can squeeze it in anywhere and have LFS dedicated again. Ah, so then we need to put out a call for a decent 1U s

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-04 Thread Gerard Beekmans
On July 1, 2005 07:24 pm, Archaic wrote: > With a low nice value, then simultaneous wouldn't really hurt. Unless you got three processes running at the same time that are all trying to write to the same file at once. You can't, in that kind of scenario, be sure which file ends up being written l

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-04 Thread Gerard Beekmans
On July 2, 2005 11:16 am, Robert Connolly wrote: > Maybe someone knows a friendly isp who will adjust charges month to month > based on usage. Also, it would be a nice kick if the server was a legal > non-profit company, maybe some sort of charity, so that contributions could > be tax deductable (t

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-02 Thread Justin R. Knierim
Jeremy Huntwork wrote: So, I know there's competitive offers like this out there. (Justin Knierim seems to be able to sniff out good deals, :) ) Is another $60 US per month a burden for you, Gerard? Perhaps. Only you could say. However, we have, I believe, at least 15 active members in the comm

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-02 Thread Robert Connolly
On July 2, 2005 12:20 pm, Zachary Kotlarek wrote: > Heck, I'm not even an active member and I'd be happy to come up with > $5/month to help defray hosting costs. (I'm not voting for this > solution over others, just letting you know that there's financial > support available, if required). It'd be

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-02 Thread Zachary Kotlarek
On Jul 2, 2005, at 7:25 AM, Jeremy Huntwork wrote: Gerard Beekmans wrote: I've come across at least one deal where you can get a dedicated server (with an AMD chip!) for $60 US/month. This one has 1000 GB Data Transfer per month. So, I know there's competitive offers like this out there.

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-02 Thread Jeremy Huntwork
Gerard Beekmans wrote: On July 1, 2005 03:42 pm, Jason Gurtz wrote: Maybe it would be worthwhile to see what a call for donations can scratch up so there can be a dedicated server? I'd like to cut down the recurring monthly colocations fees. I've come across at least one deal where you can g

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-02 Thread Mike Hernandez
Archaic just recently said: > Each virtual system has full root privs > and can even reboot the system without affecting any of the other > systems. I forget the name of the program that allows this. Something > like jailed or jaild or what not. I cannot remember any details, but it > might worth

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-01 Thread Archaic
On Fri, Jul 01, 2005 at 09:57:44PM -0600, Gerard Beekmans wrote: > > I haven't looked into or used UML in a very long time. I don't know how it > works in terms of sharing RAM: whether it's dynamic or static. For instance, > when using an emulator like vmware you set aside a set amount of RAM an

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-01 Thread Gerard Beekmans
On July 1, 2005 07:24 pm, Archaic wrote: > > UML might be something to look into as long as it doesn't have too > > much of a performance hit. > > When you say it like that, it makes it sound as if this move isn't in > the very near future. Just curious. I haven't looked into or used UML in a very

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-01 Thread Archaic
On Fri, Jul 01, 2005 at 06:12:07PM -0600, Gerard Beekmans wrote: > > There must be nice > software packages out there that would help around with it. I use http://www.bestpractical.com/rt/ at work. It's an issue tracker as well. Though trac might do the both jobs also and I know Matt is itching

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-01 Thread Anderson Lizardo
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Matthew Burgess wrote: > with support requests. I'll let the ALFS, livecd, BLFS and website > maintainers fill you in on their side of things. Regarding the website: we are working on a new website layout (and infrastructure) which we plan to present

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-01 Thread Gerard Beekmans
On July 1, 2005 05:46 pm, Matthew Burgess wrote: > I suspect you'll need more than three days! Of course, if I had been Yeah i figured as much when I look at the number of unreplied emails. I'll need a bit :) > installed, and how to perform day-to-day admin tasks on it. Even a > knowledge-base

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-01 Thread Matthew Burgess
Gerard Beekmans wrote: For those who have all but given up on me, I'm still alive and haven't abandoned LFS Hello, stranger. :) I also managed to get the next three days off so I can finally play catch-up with regards to LFS. I suspect you'll need more than three days!

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-01 Thread Gerard Beekmans
On July 1, 2005 03:42 pm, Jason Gurtz wrote: > On 7/1/2005 17:21, Gerard Beekmans wrote: > > 2) the server isn't dedicated to LFS only as the current one is. > > Maybe it would be worthwhile to see what a call for donations can scratch > up so there can be a dedicated server? I'd like to cut down

Re: Hello and such :)

2005-07-01 Thread Jason Gurtz
On 7/1/2005 17:21, Gerard Beekmans wrote: > 2) the server isn't dedicated to LFS only as the current one is. Maybe it would be worthwhile to see what a call for donations can scratch up so there can be a dedicated server? Good to hear from you and congrats on the successful immigration! ~Jason

Hello and such :)

2005-07-01 Thread Gerard Beekmans
Hi guys, For those who have all but given up on me, I'm still alive and haven't abandoned LFS though I know it has seemed like it due to circumstances beyond my control. It's Canada Day to happy Canada Day to you fellow Canuckians (that finally includes myself. The process is finally finished