[lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches

2010-11-29 Thread John BORIS
I have a question. My office connects to our NOC via a fiber line that connects the switch in my office to a switch in the NOC. Last Week things went dead and so far it points to the Fiber line being dead. I am still searching for a flashlight to test the line. That is what I was told by our Wiring

Re: [lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches

2010-11-29 Thread John BORIS
n that's a big win. If those aren't requirements in your case, then there's no reason (no technical reason, anyway) that you can't use copper. Of course, the 8th and 9th layers may have something to say about the situation. --Matt On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:01 PM, John BORIS wr

Re: [lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches

2010-11-29 Thread John BORIS
David, Thanks. That makes another plus for me to get the fiber line back on line. >>> 11/29/2010 1:47 PM >>> On Mon, 29 Nov 2010, Matt Simmons wrote: > The reasons to go with fiber over copper are (in order of precedence > in my mind, anyway): > > 1) Length > > If you're over the 100m distance (

Re: [lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches

2010-11-29 Thread John BORIS
0Gb for a reason I've yet to determine. Some digital cameras block this wavelength but none of my iPhones or blackberries ever have. Dan On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 11:03 AM, John BORIS wrote: > David, > Thanks. That makes another plus for me to get the fiber line back on > line. > >&

Re: [lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches

2010-11-29 Thread John BORIS
Tom, Yup. Same as trying to stare at an Eclipse but a bit worse. But would the camera transfer the intensity of the laser as if you put a mirror there? I guess I could turn out the lights in the NOC, pull the fiber cable and point it toward a piece of paper up close to see if it shows anything. In

Re: [lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches

2010-11-29 Thread John BORIS
rator Archdiocese of Philadelphia 222 North 17th Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Tel: 215-965-1714 Fax: 215-587-3525 "Remember! That light at the end of the tunnel Just might be the headlight of an oncoming train!" >>> Luke S Crawford 11/29/2010 4:29 PM >>> "John BORIS"

Re: [lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches

2010-11-29 Thread John BORIS
Well I pulled the cable out of the wall connector while it was still connected to my switch and held a piece of paper against it and could see a light on the paper which tells me my fiber module is working. I then connected it to the wall outlet and went to the other end in the NOC and did the same

Re: [lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches

2010-11-30 Thread John BORIS
I know first hand how cabling can fail. When I first got into this arena I was taught by the person I was hired to replace how to do patch cords. Now I didn't know any better and continued his mistakes until a more qualified person explained the proper way. At that point I started purchasing cables

Re: [lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches

2010-11-30 Thread John BORIS
another cable. I know I can't do these myself. John Boris Fumbling around the fiber world with a flash light. ___ Tech mailing list Tech@lists.lopsa.org https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tech This list provided by the Leag

Re: [lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches -- Problems solved

2010-12-01 Thread John BORIS
Well I resolved my Fiber issue. I thought my problem was a bad fiber cable since using the flashlight theory I could barely see any light coming through the other end of the patch cord. I found another patch cord and that didn't work. So I took the switch I originally thought was bad and connected

Re: [lopsa-tech] Fiber or copper between Switches -- Problems solved

2010-12-01 Thread John BORIS
Kent, Yes you look to the cable because it is the cheapest component, lightest and easy to replace. You can stash a ton of patch cords but switches and modules take space and gather dust. On a recent issue where I was called into the diagnosis because I walked into the room after the two admins

[lopsa-tech] PDA suggestion

2010-12-14 Thread John BORIS
I have been looking for an electronic organizer for my wife. I know there are a ton of smartphones out there but she will not use one of them and the data rates are something right now I don't want to deal with. I tried resurrecting my Palm Zire for her to use but the usb hot synch is not compatibl

[lopsa-tech] PDA suggestion

2010-12-14 Thread John BORIS
I have been looking for an electronic organizer for my wife. I know there are a ton of smartphones out there but she will not use one of them and the data rates are something right now I don't want to deal with. I tried resurrecting my Palm Zire for her to use but the usb hot synch is not compatibl

Re: [lopsa-tech] PDA suggestion

2010-12-14 Thread John BORIS
gt; On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 8:39 AM, John BORIS wrote: > I have been looking for an electronic organizer for my wife. I know > there are a ton of smartphones out there but she will not use one of > them and the data rates are something right now I don't want to deal > with. I trie

[lopsa-tech] Has fedora moved to Desktop only?

2010-12-16 Thread John BORIS
I guess I have been in another world for the past year or so. I am working on a project here and went to get the latest version of Fedora to upgrade one of my older Fedora servers. I go to the Web Site and it looks like it now Desktop centric. No where on the site do I see a mention of a server. No

[lopsa-tech] Question concerning the http request process

2011-01-12 Thread John BORIS
I have a question concerning the process for an http request. I need to know the transactions between a web server and a web browser to bring the home page. I am trying to troubleshoot a problem and I have to prove to the keepers of our network that it is not my web server. here is the problem. Th

Re: [lopsa-tech] Question concerning the http request process

2011-01-12 Thread John BORIS
gt;>> "Singer X.J. Wang" 1/12/2011 1:40 PM >>> Do your FQDN resolve to the same IP when you're on the server compared to when you're not on the server? On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 13:36, John BORIS wrote: > I have a question concerning the process for an http r

Re: [lopsa-tech] Question concerning the http request process

2011-01-12 Thread John BORIS
Tom, it seems you uncovered a problem. When I try what you suggest I get this: I changed things as far as the machine name but I used the Fully Qualified name. telnet webserver.fqdn.org 80 Trying xxx.xx.xx.99... telnet: connect to address xxx.xx.xx.99: No route to host telnet: Unable to connect t

Re: [lopsa-tech] Question concerning the http request process

2011-01-12 Thread John BORIS
;>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM, John BORIS wrote: > I have a question concerning the process for an http request. I need to > know the transactions between a web server and a web browser to bring > the home page. I am trying to troubleshoot a problem and I have to prove > to

Re: [lopsa-tech] Question concerning the http request process

2011-01-12 Thread John BORIS
e the gateway out of the mix and I can prove the troubled server is the problem or not. Stay tuned. ;-) >>> Adam Compton 01/12/11 4:02 PM >>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 12:12 PM, John BORIS wrote: > Adam, > Thanks that does help. The one thing I don't see when I do iptr

Re: [lopsa-tech] Question concerning the http request process

2011-01-12 Thread John BORIS
David, When I changed the port I left the IP the same. So I lean toward the Firewall.acl/iptables issue. One thing I can't check and have to depend on the upstream folks. >>> 01/12/11 4:52 PM >>> On Wed, 12 Jan 2011, John BORIS wrote: > Adam, > I am not sure h

Re: [lopsa-tech] Question concerning the http request process

2011-01-12 Thread John BORIS
The only thing between the servers I am testing is the electronics of the switch. they attach to the same switch. >>> 01/12/11 5:10 PM >>> On Wed, 12 Jan 2011, John BORIS wrote: > David, > When I changed the port I left the IP the same. So I lean toward the > Firew

Re: [lopsa-tech] Question concerning the http request process

2011-01-14 Thread John BORIS
Okay guys I want to thank everyone for all of the replies. The problem I had with this was with iptables. When I built this server three + years ago I never started iptables. I turned off SELinux and I did not implement a firewall on the server. For all the server sits on my LAN behind a few firew

Re: [lopsa-tech] Question concerning the http request process

2011-01-14 Thread John BORIS
Brad, Trust me. I've been there before that is what gets me ticked off that I didn't see that when the problem first arose. >>> Brad Knowles 01/14/11 9:27 PM >>> On Jan 14, 2011, at 10:51 AM, John BORIS wrote: > In a troubleshooting class I took where the char

[lopsa-tech] A security question on login requirements for Online Financial System

2011-03-08 Thread John BORIS
I think this is the correct list so if not sorry. At work here we are putting together an Online Payment system. I am searching for information/best practices/guidelines on secure ways to allow users to create accounts on a system. Most of us have paid bills on line and each has their own way of s

[lopsa-tech] Email notify programs

2011-04-13 Thread John BORIS
I am searching for an app that will monitor an email account and pop up a message or alert on my PC when new mail arrives. I have a number of servers that have mail going to root. I don't want them forwarded to my normal email as that gets enough traffic so I am going to configure them to forward t

Re: [lopsa-tech] Email notify programs

2011-04-13 Thread John BORIS
17th Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Tel: 215-965-1714 Fax: 215-587-3525 "Remember! That light at the end of the tunnel Just might be the headlight of an oncoming train!" >>> Allan West 4/13/2011 3:26 PM >>> On 4/13/11 2:42 PM, John BORIS wrote: > I am searching for an ap

Re: [lopsa-tech] Email notify programs

2011-04-13 Thread John BORIS
mber! That light at the end of the tunnel Just might be the headlight of an oncoming train!" >>> Allan West 4/13/2011 3:26 PM >>> On 4/13/11 2:42 PM, John BORIS wrote: > I am searching for an app that will monitor an email account and pop up > a message or alert on my PC wh

[lopsa-tech] Google Docs performance issues

2011-06-09 Thread John BORIS
Recently I started using Google Docs in work since I was going to multiple sites and needed a common place for stuff. Heck that is what it is best suited for. Each of these sites sits behind a firewall and they are on different speed connections. Some are on Fiber and other are on Comcast business

Re: [lopsa-tech] Google Docs performance issues

2011-06-09 Thread John BORIS
Tom, I am using MSIE 8 while the other machines have used that version and earlier versions. Someone replied off the list and mentioned the java interpreter might be the issue. It looks like that is one issue which is getting exaggerated with some of the network latencies we have here. So I guess

Re: [lopsa-tech] Google Docs performance issues

2011-06-09 Thread John BORIS
milarity in name; they're about as related as "C" and "csh" are, as languages (i.e., not very). As far as I know, Google Docs doesn't use Java at all, but it makes heavy use of JavaScript. -Brent On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 10:20 AM, John BORIS wrote: > Tom, >

Re: [lopsa-tech] Google Docs performance issues

2011-06-09 Thread John BORIS
es that request it are silently rendered with Chrome. http://code.google.com/chrome/chromeframe/ Tom On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 3:17 PM, John BORIS wrote: > Brent, > Thanks. You are not alone in sending this reply. I have to investigate > MSIE 9, Firefox and Chrome. Here at work I

Re: [lopsa-tech] Google Docs performance issues

2011-06-10 Thread John BORIS
org [mailto:tech-boun...@lists.lopsa.org] > On Behalf Of John BORIS > > I am using MSIE 8 while the other machines have used that version and > earlier versions. Someone replied off the list and mentioned the java Oh, by the way. Win XP with 512 or 1G of ram isn't enough in the modern wo

[lopsa-tech] Free PDF Creator

2011-07-09 Thread John BORIS
et it back in the search windoe for some reason. It is not making out to be a good day. I am still searching but would like some recommendations if any. Thanks in advance John Boris ___ Tech mailing list Tech@lists.lopsa.org https://lists.lopsa.org/cg

[lopsa-tech] Looking for info from Seasoned SCO Admins

2011-09-01 Thread John BORIS
I am looking for someone who has worked with SCO Open Server Version 5.0.6 for a while and may know a workaround for my dilemma. I have a group of SCO 5.0.6 servers (20+) that I need to move to a Virtual setup. I can do this one by one by rebuilding each server under Virtual Box from scratch. It is

[lopsa-tech] ssh android apps

2011-10-03 Thread John BORIS
wrote the software isn't supporting the software anymore. So since Android tablets have dropped to $99 on target I am looking for a replacement while I develop something different. TIA John Boris Professional IT Community Conference (PICC'12) May 11-12 2012 New Brunswick, NJ http://

[lopsa-tech] Another Search for SCO users who know about EROFF

2011-10-05 Thread John BORIS
I first want to thank those that replied about my earlier question about relicensing a SCO Openserver install without doing a fresh install. I have all of the commands but they don't seem to work on my setup. That brings me to my next dilemma. I am porting my application from SCO to LINUX and am 85

Re: [lopsa-tech] Another Search for SCO users who know about EROFF

2011-10-06 Thread John BORIS
4 Fax: 215-587-3525 "Remember! That light at the end of the tunnel Just might be the headlight of an oncoming train!" >>> Tracy Reed 10/5/2011 11:19 PM >>> On Wed, Oct 05, 2011 at 01:58:23PM -0400, John BORIS spake thusly: > With this portion we are almost ther

Re: [lopsa-tech] Another Search for SCO users who know about EROFF

2011-10-06 Thread John BORIS
t and substitute fonts that give us a good product. We are searching the groff mail list and will post something there as we go on with this project. Thanks for the reply. John J. Boris, Sr. >>> Tracy Reed 10/5/2011 11:19 PM >>> On Wed, Oct 05, 2011 at 01:58:23PM -0400, John BORIS sp

[lopsa-tech] Question about Adaptec SCSI cards

2011-10-17 Thread John BORIS
I have to replace the SCSI cards in one of my production servers. Yes I had a spare but the spare might be bad as well. Anyway I need to get an Adaptec 29160. When I search for these I get a lot of places that have them but they are OEM units. Years ago I had issues with an adaptec card that was a

[lopsa-tech] Looking for Admins in Public/Private School Districts

2011-10-27 Thread John BORIS
I have been told to look for alternatives for our High School Administration Software package. This is a home grown package that I have to see if it can be replaced. So I look to the list to see if anyone on here is an admin at Public or Private School District. I am searching for what is in use to

[lopsa-tech] 3com Wireless router will not save settings

2011-12-07 Thread John BORIS
I am trying to setup a small test wireless network in my office and I can't get the wireless router to save the settings or go back to factory default settings. It is a 3 Com 3crwer100-75. I have pressed the reset button on the device , held it in for over 30 seconds, powered the unit off and when

[lopsa-tech] looking for COBOL programmer

2011-12-07 Thread John BORIS
Here at work I need to look for COBOL programming support. I am looking for someone or Company in the tri state area (Pennsylvania, New jersey and Delaware) If anyone on the list knows someone or some firm that is actively programming in COBOL (preferably in the AcuCOBOL flavor) can you shoot me th

[lopsa-tech] Redirection of program output to a file

2011-12-29 Thread John BORIS
Okay list maybe you can help me with this. I am debugging one of my programs. I run the program and interact with it and an error message appears and quickly goes away. I don't have access to the source code so I have to try and capture the screen output and see the error. It happens too fast to pa

Re: [lopsa-tech] Redirection of program output to a file

2011-12-29 Thread John BORIS
Thanks. It has script but that doesn't work. I am now installing Putty on my PC to get some logging as our ssh client doesn't have that feature. John J. Boris, Sr. "Remember! That light at the end of the tunnel Just might be the headlight of an oncoming train!" >>> "David N. Blank-Edelman" 12/

Re: [lopsa-tech] Redirection of program output to a file

2011-12-29 Thread John BORIS
st have to download Putty and install it. Thanks again John J. Boris, Sr. "Remember! That light at the end of the tunnel Just might be the headlight of an oncoming train!" >>> Steven Kurylo 12/29/2011 3:53 PM >>> On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 12:51 PM, John BORIS wrot

Re: [lopsa-tech] Redirection of program output to a file

2011-12-29 Thread John BORIS
Thanks to all Putty worked. Got my error message. John J. Boris, Sr. "Remember! That light at the end of the tunnel Just might be the headlight of an oncoming train!" >>> Steven Kurylo 12/29/2011 3:53 PM >>> On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 12:51 PM, John BORIS wrote: >

Re: [lopsa-tech] Redirection of program output to a file

2011-12-29 Thread John BORIS
4:20 PM >>> On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 3:09 PM, John BORIS wrote: > I think a capture will do it just have to download Putty and install > it. You could always try using truss with the command and a large value for -b to capture the data being sent to read()/write(). Send the output

[lopsa-tech] Looking for a biff app for Windows

2012-02-20 Thread John BORIS
It seems that I have to monitor more than one email account anymore at $WORK. I have been using the Google Talk app to monitor one of my gmail accounts. I searched on Sourceforge for a Biff type client that will handle multiple accounts. Has anyone seen something like this? It seems that one could

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for a biff app for Windows

2012-02-20 Thread John BORIS
unnel Just might be the headlight of an oncoming train!" >>> Brandon Allbery 2/20/2012 2:53 PM >>> On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:30, John BORIS wrote: > It seems that I have to monitor more than one email account anymore at > $WORK. I have been using the Google Talk app

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for a biff app for Windows

2012-02-20 Thread John BORIS
. Boris, Sr. "Remember! That light at the end of the tunnel Just might be the headlight of an oncoming train!" >>> David Bronder 2/20/2012 3:08 PM >>> John BORIS wrote: > > It seems that I have to monitor more than one email account anymore at > $WORK. I have been

[lopsa-tech] Network storage device suggestions

2012-10-03 Thread John BORIS
Here at $WORK I have to add a backup system to one of my Windows Servers. Yeah it was not added when it was purchased. The system has a 300gb Mirrored array running Windows Server 2003 R2. I was leaning toward a small Networked device that had a RAID setup. This is not mission critical data. It is

[lopsa-tech] Question on iBook G3

2012-10-16 Thread John BORIS
The other day I picked up an iBook G3 for a $1. Got it home and it actually boots up and connected to my WiFi very easily. I am wondering if this unit is worth reconditioning for my 5 year old Granddaughter. It is slow (compared to today's machines) and it is running OS 9.2 (I think). The battery i

[lopsa-tech] Question on a Ubuntu ssh Copy and Case Sensitivty

2013-02-27 Thread John BORIS
I am trying to copy some files from one share to another. Here is the setup. SCO 5.0.6 (ok to snicker) File home Ubuntu 12.0.4 LTS -- Desktop Synology DS212J -- Copy Here is what I did. 1. On the Ubuntu Desktop Filemanager I connected to the SCO server using the SSH option in the network option

[lopsa-tech] Searching for Student /Tuition Billing System

2013-03-25 Thread John BORIS
Good Day to the List, Here at $WORK I manage a COBOL Hybrid Student Information/Tuition/Accounts Receivable System. It is scheduled to be phased out. The Student Billing/Tuition/AR side is not going to be part of the new SIS and I am searching for a replacement. My boss wants me to find what the C

[lopsa-tech] Looking for gmail app for Blackberry

2013-04-01 Thread John BORIS
Does anyone on the list know of a Blackberry app that will work with Gmail? I know I can get to it via the browser but I am wondering if there is an app that will just monitor the mailbox. Not sure if that can be done on the Blackberry, TIA John J. Boris, Sr. "Remember! That light at the end of

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for gmail app for Blackberry

2013-04-01 Thread John BORIS
the system notifications work. On 2013-04-01 11:44 AM, "John BORIS" wrote: > Does anyone on the list know of a Blackberry app that will work with > Gmail? I know I can get to it via the browser but I am wondering if > there is an app that will just monitor the mailbox. Not s

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for gmail app for Blackberry

2013-04-01 Thread John BORIS
Gmail account to the device, and then the system notifications work. On 2013-04-01 11:44 AM, "John BORIS" wrote: > Does anyone on the list know of a Blackberry app that will work with > Gmail? I know I can get to it via the browser but I am wondering if > there is an app that

[lopsa-tech] iPhone 4s vs iPhone 5s

2013-04-03 Thread john boris
Okay here at $WORK they are going to iPhones. The default is to get the iPhone 4s 16gb. a 5s option is available but they are pushing the 4s because it is cheaper. For all the iPhone users on the list what are the big reason to push to get the iPhone 5s. TIA -- John J. Boris, Sr. Online Services

Re: [lopsa-tech] NFS over the internet

2013-05-02 Thread john boris
Yves, I have tried it here. I have 17 remote systems and prior to us going to Public Internet via a VPN Tunnel we were Point to Point Frane Relay and that was okay for small transfers but I could not keep the mount alive for long times because of time outs and with my OS (SCO, all remarks can be st

[lopsa-tech] Syncing iPhone5, Google Calendar and Outlook 2010 Calendar

2013-05-31 Thread john boris
My $WORK just replaced my Blackberry with an iPhone 5 and we went to Outlook 2010 on the Desktop so now I have an issue. I have two calendars, one on Google and One in Outlook. I want to keep these synced up and also on my iPhone. this was easy with the Blackberry and our old system (Groupwise) but

Re: [lopsa-tech] Syncing iPhone5, Google Calendar and Outlook 2010 Calendar

2013-05-31 Thread john boris
l calendars (as > if your Outlook is subscribed to the Google calendar or vice versa?) > > I may have missed something obvious. Sorry if I have! > > > > On 31 May 2013, at 19:31, john boris wrote: > > My $WORK just replaced my Blackberry with an iPhone 5 and we went to >

Re: [lopsa-tech] Syncing iPhone5, Google Calendar and Outlook 2010 Calendar

2013-05-31 Thread john boris
ot sure why you need to maintain two > calendars if they're going to be holding the same events... > > Graham > > > On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 2:31 PM, john boris wrote: > >> My $WORK just replaced my Blackberry with an iPhone 5 and we went to >> Outlook 2010 o

Re: [lopsa-tech] Syncing iPhone5, Google Calendar and Outlook 2010 Calendar

2013-05-31 Thread john boris
f complexity? > > Do you use the Google calendar because you can't get to the Outlook > calendar away from the office? Just not sure why you need to maintain two > calendars if they're going to be holding the same events... > > Graham > > > On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 2

Re: [lopsa-tech] Pagers

2013-07-24 Thread john boris
I have taken the stand on my $WORK cell that if the number is not in my contact list I leave it go to Voice mail. I figure if it is important they will eave a message. Robots are looking for a pick up. So after a few drops to voice mail your number could get removed from their predictive dialer. I

[lopsa-tech] Looking for help with xubuntu

2013-08-15 Thread john boris
I am setting up an acer aspire with xubuntu and xfce. All is well but I am looking for the tips to get the screen correct out the HDMI connection to my Flat Panel HiDef LCD. It is there but the panel is off the screen and no matter what I set the resolution to or change the settings on the picture

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for help with xubuntu

2013-08-16 Thread john boris
When the system comes up I get the desktop. I was able to find a way to get to the display settings and laptop is the only display there and there is no way to turn it off. Just to be clear I am using a 42" Hidef LCD Sanyo TV through one of the HDMI ports. When you see the screen on the left you

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for help with xubuntu

2013-08-16 Thread john boris
Ah it is called Overscan. I will google that and see what it brings. On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Craig Cook wrote: > That sounds like "overscan". I have similar problems with using mythtv on > my TV. Myth has a setting where you can adjust how large of a display it > thinks it has. ATI

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for help with xubuntu

2013-08-16 Thread john boris
xvidtune did not work. On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 1:36 PM, john boris wrote: > Ah it is called Overscan. I will google that and see what it brings. > > > On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Craig Cook wrote: > >> That sounds like "overscan". I have similar problem

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for help with xubuntu

2013-08-17 Thread john boris
start. Well itstarts then crashes. So I now have to decide what to do. There sn't anuthing onhere i have to keep so a complete new istall isn'ta problem. Thanksgain forthe quick replies On Friday, August 16, 2013, john boris wrote: > xvidtune did not work. > > > On Fri, A

[lopsa-tech] Looking for Graphic conversion program

2013-08-20 Thread john boris
I have used PhotoShop Pro for this but since we upgraded to Windows 7 I lost that program. I routinely need to convert jpg images to pcx files. (My Legacy system uses that format in our reports). I have tried to use Gimp to convert these but the images are coming out screwed up (looked like dotted

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for Graphic conversion program

2013-08-20 Thread john boris
Well getpaint does not convert to PCX. If it does it is hidden. also the web site for that package is so cluttered with ads it was like navigating a mine field just to find the correct link to download it. Thanks though for the pointer. On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Brodie, Kent wrote: > F

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for Graphic conversion program

2013-08-20 Thread john boris
Thanks for the quick comebacks. I am going to try Image Magick. On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 1:42 PM, john boris wrote: > Well getpaint does not convert to PCX. If it does it is hidden. also the > web site for that package is so cluttered with ads it was like navigating a > mine field jus

[lopsa-tech] Looking for a Way to Consolidate Calendars

2013-08-21 Thread john boris
First I want to thank the list for the help with converting PCX files. Here at $WORK we have finally started to work together (multiple offices) and each section has been using their own Calendar. So we have suffered with conflicts, multiple emails, not updating etc. All of the issues you get when

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for help with xubuntu

2013-08-22 Thread john boris
let you disable the overscan mode, so you may > want to poke around in it's menus, specifically looking for picture mode > options. When we used large TVs at Scale for hallway displays, we had to do > this, but with my TV at home, I don't. > > David Lang > > On Fri, 16 A

Re: [lopsa-tech] Looking for help with xubuntu

2013-08-23 Thread john boris
t --set TOP 20 > > Changing 20, until you get it right. > > David Lang > > > On Thu, 22 Aug 2013, john boris wrote: > > Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 21:01:53 -0400 >> From: john boris >> To: David Lang >> Cc: Craig Cook , >> "tech@lists.lops

[lopsa-tech] Server for Hosting Virtual Machines

2013-08-23 Thread john boris
Here at $work they have decide to get one server to handle 17+ of my current servers. I am doing this right now with two HP DL-160 G5. Stupid HP has some weird Memory configurations. Anyway those two HPs sound like Jet engines although they are in our NOC I don't hear them. This server will be run

Re: [lopsa-tech] Server for Hosting Virtual Machines

2013-08-23 Thread john boris
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Re: [lopsa-tech] Server for Hosting Virtual Machines

2013-08-23 Thread john boris
runs fine and small files transfer normally Granted I have a lot to do and will do what you suggest as I need to get this new server ordered within 2 weeks before my boss closes his wallet On Friday, August 23, 2013, David Lang wrote: > On Fri, 23 Aug 2013, john boris wrote: > > Okay I

[lopsa-tech] Need some info on PGP certificates

2013-09-15 Thread john boris
I am trying to create a PGP certificate using Kleopatra in Windows. I got the Public key created but when I went to send it to the server I get a window that says I should create a revoction certificate but the software doesn't tell you how to create this certificate and what I found using Google w

Re: [lopsa-tech] Need some info on PGP certificates

2013-09-15 Thread john boris
, Sep 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM, Shrdlu wrote: > On 9/15/2013 9:27 AM, john boris wrote: > >> I am trying to create a PGP certificate using Kleopatra in Windows. I >> got the Public key created but when I went to send it to the server I >> get a window that says I should create a re

Re: [lopsa-tech] Need some info on PGP certificates

2013-09-16 Thread john boris
; From: tech-boun...@lists.lopsa.org [mailto:tech-boun...@lists.lopsa.org] > > On Behalf Of john boris > > > > I am trying to create a PGP certificate using Kleopatra in Windows. I > got the > > Public key created but when I went to send it to the server I get a > window

[lopsa-tech] Question on purchasing a Computer for a Toddler

2013-11-11 Thread john boris
I have a question for the list. I am looking for some advice on what type of machine would be the best purchase for a 1st/2nd grader for use at home. When the tablet craze started I biught an Android tablet for my Granddaughter to use and setup a spare PC running XP for her. SHe was 3 or 4. She to

Re: [lopsa-tech] Question on purchasing a Computer for a Toddler

2013-11-11 Thread john boris
chromebook to replace her aging tablet. That might be the most economical way to go. On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 1:49 PM, Dan Ritter wrote: > On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 12:41:24PM -0500, john boris wrote: > > I have a question for the list. I am looking for some advice on what type > > of machi

Re: [lopsa-tech] Question on purchasing a Computer for a Toddler

2013-11-11 Thread john boris
ists.lopsa.org [mailto:tech-boun...@lists.lopsa.org] > On Behalf Of John Stoffel > Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 2:56 PM > To: john boris > Cc: t...@lopsa.org > Subject: Re: [lopsa-tech] Question on purchasing a Computer for a Toddler > > > I'll give another thumbs up for the Linux

[lopsa-tech] More Questions on a Computer for a toddler

2013-11-17 Thread john boris
First I want to thank all that answered my first question. So now I am looking to build the machine. I have learned from other mistakes to not use one of my "older units" on my shelf. Also they are very old and it isn't worth the effort. I understand that it should have the most memory as possible.

Re: [lopsa-tech] More Questions on a Computer for a toddler

2013-11-17 Thread john boris
Robert, Yes I understand that. I am trying to keep the cost down and if the Motherboard I get has a good onboard controller than it will save me some On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 3:57 PM, Robert Hajime Lanning wrote: > On 11/17/13 11:52, john boris wrote: > >> up. I can live wit

Re: [lopsa-tech] More Questions on a Computer for a toddler

2013-11-17 Thread john boris
I had a RAID 5 system go down and had to rebuild from scratch. The first drive went belly up and no matter what I did I could not get the system up. Since then I at $WORK I configure one RAID array for the OS and the other Array for the data. Now this I really don't care I would just use the one ar

Re: [lopsa-tech] More Questions on a Computer for a toddler

2013-11-18 Thread john boris
My reasoning for having the RAID system is I have to support this machine (well hopefully I can teach my son) but computers break at the worst times. I am just trying to save me time in rebuilding the unit. The unit is not in my house so that is why I want this as fault tolerant as possible. But I

[lopsa-tech] A PERL question

2013-12-20 Thread john boris
I have this perl script that I have a long if/elsif portion. I am porting a shell script to perl so I am trying to mimic a case statement from a shell script. I know I should use Switch but the version of PERL I am using (a bit old) and have to stay at the version does not have the switch.pm in cpa

Re: [lopsa-tech] A PERL question

2013-12-20 Thread john boris
Okay. I added the missing semicolon and no change. I will go the hash route. The shell script that runs this passes the variable to the PERL script. Thanks for all the quick replies. On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 10:54 AM, Michael Tiernan wrote: > I'm *NOT* good at this so I'll just pose a couple of

Re: [lopsa-tech] A PERL question

2013-12-20 Thread john boris
Lance, The perl script is called like this from another shell script that does some worlk perl weekdays.pl $school Then in the perl script I am trying to print a long named based on the value of $school which ends up as $ARGV[0] in my perl script. What is giving me grief is that some of these ti

Re: [lopsa-tech] A PERL question

2013-12-20 Thread john boris
gested) perl weekdays.pl "$school" That did it so now I get Cardinal O'Hara in the output. Thanks again. On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM, Brandon Allbery wrote: > On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 11:35 AM, john boris wrote: > >> The perl script is called like this from ano

Re: [lopsa-tech] A PERL question

2013-12-20 Thread john boris
Lance Yes incorporating everything in the perk script is the way to go but I am on a deadline. I have never programmed in PERL so I have been porting this over in pieces so I can get my boss off my back. Now that I have this portion done I can finish the project and finishing the total move to PERL

Re: [lopsa-tech] A PERL question

2013-12-20 Thread john boris
I will do all of this as I bring more of the script over to PERL as this is my first move into writing PERL scripts so all of this advice and examples is greatly appreciated On Friday, December 20, 2013, Brandon Allbery wrote: > On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 12:18 PM, 'cvml', 'berg...@merctech.com');>

[lopsa-tech] Speaker needed for January LOPSA-NJ Meeting

2013-12-24 Thread john boris
I am looking for a speaker for the January LOPSA-NJ meeting on January 2nd. If you are intersted in speaking at the meeting please get back to me. -- John J. Boris Sr. Member of LOPSA Board of Directors League of Professional System Administrators (lopsa.org) _

[lopsa-tech] Change NIC settings on HP dl180G5 NC105 Card under ubuntu 10.04

2014-02-06 Thread john boris
I am running ubuntu 10.04 LTS on an HP Proliant DL180GS and the NIC is a NC105 card. I have been trying to change the settings of the card using ethtool to 1000baseT Full duplex but get the following errors sudo ethtool -s eth0 autoneg off speed 1000 duplex full Cannot set new settings: Invalid a

Re: [lopsa-tech] Change NIC settings on HP dl180G5 NC105 Card under ubuntu 10.04

2014-02-06 Thread john boris
First thanks for the reply. Where the server sits the NOC had an upgrade and they went to all new gigabit switches. So when I try to do any transfers from this server (or from any of the VMs on the server) I get speeds that make a 56K modem look like lightspeed. The server is not overloaded as ther

Re: [lopsa-tech] Change NIC settings on HP dl180G5 NC105 Card under ubuntu 10.04

2014-02-06 Thread john boris
John and Jonathan, Well no matter what I try I get errors like this sudo ethtool -s eth0 duplex full Cannot set new settings: Invalid argument not setting duplex So the driver will not talk to the card to change settings. I just got off the phone with HP with no help but I may have to reboot

Re: [lopsa-tech] Change NIC settings on HP dl180G5 NC105 Card under ubuntu 10.04

2014-02-06 Thread john boris
gt; > This was a big issue with Sun HME vs. Cisco. When we went GigE, and > remembered to clear all the hardcodings, everything worked fine. > > > On 02.06.2014 12:31, john boris wrote: > >> First thanks for the reply. >> Where the server sits the NOC had an upgrade

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