December 2004 - Linuxers

Restrict Access to Oracle
by noel seq 21 Dec '04

21 Dec '04

From: Sneh D <my_linux(a)rediffmail.com> Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 12:37:19 PM Hi all, I have Oracle Server Installed on RHEL on an IBM Server.I want to restrict access to oracle from specific machines on the network.I tried denying access to the SQLNET service by adding an entry into the /etc/hosts.deny file,but it isn't working.Now I don't know how to achieve this.I'll be greatful if anyone on the list helps me out ith this. Regards, SD. Hi Sneh, You need to populate protocol.ora with the necessary ip addresses. Oracle will deny those ip's access to the database. This is a part of oracle networking. Check metalink for more on this. Noel _________________________________________________________________ Chat with 1000s of singles. http://www.bharatmatrimony.com/cgi-bin/bmclicks1.cgi?74 Let BharatMatrimony.com's Instant Messenger show you how.

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Mail replies offline : coming together for LPI
by BIJU KRISHNAN 20 Dec '04

20 Dec '04

Dear All, December is full of festivities, so we a group of friends were unable to devote study time for the Dec 17th LPI. If we get together in numbers of 15-20 the officials suggest that we could have a on-demand-exam. Me and a few of my friends have decided that we could go for an exam on >>Jan 15<<, we would like to know if anybody in LUG is interested in joining us so that we can request for a seperate ondemand exam. Request : Please mail me on bijucyborg(a)rediffmail.com, if you are interested in joining us for a ondemand LPI exam on 15th Jan. The group can also share info and material on LPI. bye rgds biju __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250

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[ANNOUNCE] ibmonitor release version 1.3
by Rohan Romanus Almeida 20 Dec '04

20 Dec '04

HI, ibmonitor - an interactive bandwidth monitor ibmonitor is an interactive linux console application which shows bandwidth consumed and total data transferred on all interfaces. Its main features are: - Shows received, transmitted and total bandwidth of each interface - Calculates and displays the combined value of all interfaces - Displays total data transferred per interface in KB/MB/GB - Bandwidth Values can be displayed in Kbits/sec(Kbps) and/or KBytes/sec(KBps) - Can show maximum bandwidth consumed on each interface since start of utility - Can show average bandwidth consumption on each interface since start of utility - The output with all features (max, avg and display in Kbps and KBps) easily fits on a 80x24 console or xterm - Can interactively change its output display format depending on key pressed by user. Changes since v1.2 - Sleep interval is now more accurate as we are subtracting the time taken for the code to run from it - ibmonitor requires Perl module Time::HiRes Main site: http://ibmonitor.sourceforge.net Download: http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ibmonitor/ibmonitor-1.3.tar.gz?download __ Rohan

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Restrict Access to Oracle
by Sneh D 20 Dec '04

20 Dec '04

Hi all, I have Oracle Server Installed on RHEL on an IBM Server.I want to restrict access to oracle from specific machines on the network.I tried denying access to the SQLNET service by adding an entry into the /etc/hosts.deny file,but it isn't working.Now I don't know how to achieve this.I'll be greatful if anyone on the list helps me out ith this. Regards, SD.

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checkout this
by Sachin Rase 20 Dec '04

20 Dec '04

http://www.google.co.in/firefox -- -- Sachin Rase GNU\Linux enthusiast 91-9819246569

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Minutes: December GLUG-Meet @ IIT
by Anurag 19 Dec '04

19 Dec '04

*Minutes of December GLUG-Meet @ KReSIT - IIT* The GNU/Linux Users Group of Mumbai held its December GLUG meet at KReSIT - IIT Bombay on 19th December 2004. This meet was attended by about 25 people coming from all over the city. Following discussions and talk were held: -> *Python Programming - by Steve* Steve Fernandes from Ensim specially came down form Pune to give a talk on Python. Python is an upcoming language which is being considered by many as an ideal programming language which a beginner and people from non-programming background can start with. Python, which was originally developed by scientists and mathematicians has many inherent advantages that makes it favored for a lot of applications. Python is used in a large number of places like redhat's config tools as well as complex and heavy applications like Zope and GNU Mailman. A Python program flows like poetry, hence it is easy to read and self documenting. Please see homepage for full presentation slides of Python talk. By the way, the language "Python" is named after the BBC show ``Monty Python's Flying Circus'' and has nothing to do with nasty reptiles. -> *Mono - by Amish* Amish Munshi from Novell gave a talk on Mono. Mono is being very agressively developed and is soon going to reach its 2.0 version in mid 2005. Amish started with the basics of .Net platform, howto write-compile programs using Mono and howto host ASP.NET applications with Apache. Amish has written a nice document explaining procdures invloved in configuring Mono with Apache. Amish, can you upload it and give us its link ? Amish gave away SuSE DVDs to select gluggers who asked the best question :-) -------- * Details of next GLUG meet: Date: 9 Jan 2005. Venue: -> Let's have another poll! Please see homepage for updates on next GLUG meet. -Anurag -- ----------------------------------------------- __ __ gnu /noo/ n. Ox like antelope; (abbr.) /gnoo/ (recursive acronym) Gnu's Not Unix.

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Re: Problem with dialing the internet, xserver
by Ketan Padegaonkar 19 Dec '04

19 Dec '04

Hi All, I installed debian sarge on my PC today, and suddenly I discovered a lot of new problems. 1. I am not able to dial the internet using kppp, it connects and says pppd died (return code 1) 2. wvdial "cannot detect dialtone", although I can clearly hear it from the modem. 3. x server does not start up. It does _not_ throw an error, however the screen blanks out, but the frequency is _not_ out of range(the monitor does _not_ blink). The modem and X was working fine until the morning, when I was using FC2. Can anybody help? -- Ketan Padegaonkar

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Apache 1.3.33 problem
by Sandesh Singh 18 Dec '04

18 Dec '04

I compiled apache 1.3.33 and installed it in /usr/local/apache. But the website is not showing up. Firefox says the connection was refused (I am typing in 'http://localhost/'). If I try to view the status using the 'apachectl' application, here's the output I get : [root@localhost htdocs]# ../bin/apachectl status ERROR at dump.c:188: Network is unreachable 'netstat -a' shows the following output : Active Internet connections (servers and established) Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address State tcp 0 0 *:http *:* LISTEN I am running Fedora Core 3 with mostly the default options (firewall and everything). I haven't installed the pre-packaged httpd. Somehow, I don't feel this is an Apache problem, it seems that I am just not able to connect to it. Thanks in advance. -- [ Sandy ] There are two types of thieves. There are the thieves that want a car. And there are thieves that want one particular car. Against the first type, any security measure that makes your car harder to steal than the car next to it is good. Against the second type, even a sophisticated GPS tracking system might not be enough. http://sandesh247.blogspot.com/

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installing modem
by Kenny Chamber 18 Dec '04

18 Dec '04

How to install modem for dialup connection ? i followed all the steps from Linux everything goes fine but its not dialling. ----------------------- Kenny Chamber http://gem-hs.org/contact.html

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] help in installation
by sherlock＠vsnl.com 18 Dec '04

18 Dec '04

On Saturday 18 December 2004 09:55, Kenneth Gonsalves wrote: > On Saturday 18 December 2004 01:00 am, you wrote: > > Dear Mumbai Linuxers: > > > > I have decided to take the plunge by migrating to a GNU-Linux > > desktop, and have just bought a 240MB/40GB/1.66GHz AMD Athlon for > > you dont need help - just get the mandrake10 cds, put the first one > in the drive and keep clicking with the mouse Since mandrake packs a lot of cutting edge stuff it tends to be unstable (as per web reviews). And a dvd install is much faster and easier. rgds jtd

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] help in installation
by sherlock＠vsnl.com 18 Dec '04

18 Dec '04

On Saturday 18 December 2004 01:00, Shekhar Krishnan wrote: > Dear Mumbai Linuxers: > > I have decided to take the plunge by migrating to a GNU-Linux > desktop, and have just bought a 240MB/40GB/1.66GHz AMD Athlon for > this purpose, to work alongside my Powerbook running Mac OSX. I > need someone to help me install and configure the new machine with > a Linux distribution and basic set of applications, and and would > also like to discuss my options and choices in this regard. I presume u have already cased out your application requirements, if not do that first.Mailing your requirements to this list is one option.Getting your box to the lug meet is another. And to my office at Kanjurmarg a third. all three are frreee. U should have also checked the peripherals for linux compatibility particularly sound and video. I just installed debian sarge from the PCQ Debian dvd on a new elcheapo laptop. It is fast, stable and absolutely easy to install. Infact i found the expert install a trifle irritating (thought easier for a newbie) while partitioning as u require more key presses than the plain old cfdisk. IMHO in a production environment stability and continued subsequent maintanence (very minimal but neccessary) is most important. The debian apt packaging system and hundreds of fast mirrors make maintanence a breeze - even for a nontechie newbie. Debian packaging policy also insists on stability over other factors (except freedom). And since u are going to pay someone to install insist on debian - the commercial-politic free distro. Also i have found the reiserfs file system to be astoundingly reliable - 8 to 10 power outs a day for the past 6 mths without any file corruption. In a world without Gates who needs windows - welcome to happy hassle free computing. rgds jtd

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help in installation
by Shekhar Krishnan 18 Dec '04

18 Dec '04

Dear Mumbai Linuxers: I have decided to take the plunge by migrating to a GNU-Linux desktop, and have just bought a 240MB/40GB/1.66GHz AMD Athlon for this purpose, to work alongside my Powerbook running Mac OSX. I need someone to help me install and configure the new machine with a Linux distribution and basic set of applications, and and would also like to discuss my options and choices in this regard. I am wondering if someone on the list can visit my studio in Dadar to help with the installation over the next few days, and discuss how much remuneration is appropriate for the work. I am going away on 25 December and will not return to Mumbai until mid-February and wanted to do it before leaving, in the coming week. If you can help me, please contact me via e-mail on shekhar(a)crit.org.in or call me on +91.98200.45529. Thanks, S.K. _____ Shekhar Krishnan 9, Supriya, 2nd Floor Plot 709, Parsee Colony Road no.4 Dadar, Mumbai 400014 India http://crit.org.in/members/shekhar

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[ILUG-BOM] Archives of firewalls@lists.gnac.net/firewalls@greatcircle.com wanted
by Devdas Bhagat 17 Dec '04

17 Dec '04

Apologies for the cross post. Replies requested offlist. I would like to obtain copies of the archives in compressed format (from beginning to 2001 end). Anyone with copies of the archives of firewall-wizards from 1998 to 2002 is also requested to send them. (I know of the web based archives. I want full archives with headers if possible, rather than writing a bot to scrape the web pages). Devdas Bhagat

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[Fwd: GLUG meet at IIT on 19th December]
by Anurag Patel 17 Dec '04

17 Dec '04

----- Forwarded message from Venkatesh Hariharan <venky1(a)vsnl.com> -----i Envelope-to: anurag(a)hbcse.tifr.res.in Delivery-date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:50:43 +0530 Subject: [Fwd: GLUG meet at IIT on 19th December] From: Venkatesh Hariharan <venky1(a)vsnl.com> Reply-To: venky1(a)vsnl.com To: anurag(a)hbcse.tifr.res.in Cc: nagarjun(a)hbcse.tifr.res.in X-Keywords: X-UID: 110 *December GLUG meet notice* Content-Description: Forwarded message - GLUG meet at IIT on 19th December Subject: GLUG meet at IIT on 19th December From: "Venkatesh (Venky) Hariharan" <venky(a)redhat.com> To: Mumbai India GNU/Linux Users Group <linuxers(a)mm.ilug-bom.org.in> Cc: Steve Fernandes <lonetwin(a)yahoo.com> Dear All, The next GLUG meet will be held at IIT Bombay from 3PM-5PM. The two topics discussed at thus GLUG meet are Python and Mono. Steve Fernandes of Ensim will be specially coming down from Pune to Mumbai to share his knowledge of Python with this group. A special thanks to him from the group for taking the trouble of coming all the way to Mumbai. Many people have suggested Python as the ideal language from the Open Source world for imparting programming skills to students and a better alternative to using proprietary tools like Visual Basic. As a community, we need to examine alternatives to proprietary software and suggest alternatives from the open source world. Therefore, we need to evangelize the usage of languages like Python in education, academia and for software development. Amish Munshi of Novell will be talking on Mono, a subject that has generated a lot of traffic on this list. The venue for the meeting will be KReSIT at IIT Mumbai. The directions are enclosed below and also available online at http://www.iitb.ac.in/campus/howto/iitblayout.html (KReSIT is #37 on the map). Getting to IIT Bombay ===================== IIT Bombay is located in an area called Powai in the Central suburb called KanjurMarg in Mumbai. The best way of reaching there is by a combination of Road and Rail. Mumbai has two main suburban train tracks respectively called after the Central and Western Railways. The suburban trains of Mumbai are called 'local' trains. If you are on the Central Railway, get down at Kanjurmarg or Vikhroli and take an auto to IIT. The auto will take around Rs. 15 - 20. To board any of the buses, you'll have to walk slightly till a bus stop on the main L.B.S.Road and take any Andheri/Borivali bound bus. The fare is around Rs. 3. If you are coming from the Western Railways, get down at Andheri and take any of the buses going to Mulund from the eastern side of the railway station. The fare would be roughly Rs. 6. Alternatively, you could take an auto which will take around Rs. 55 to IIT. Getting to KReSIT within IIT ============================ The new KReSIT building is now fully operational - one of the most impressive structures in the IIT-Bombay campus! The KReSIT building is the first big structure one comes across when entering IIT. Approximately a 5 minute walk from the Main Gate, it is situated on the right side of the road after Hostel 10 and the wide road going right to the Y-Point gate. It is equally close to the Y-Point gate; turn right after entering the Campus, and take the first left where you will see the Central School Ground. Continue walking and enter the second gate on the right. You can see the white and blue KReSIT building right away! Note that the building is not connected to the long corridor that links all the department building. See you all there on Sunday! Venky -- Venkatesh (Venky) Hariharan Head-Open Source Affairs Red Hat IndiaPvt. Ltd 135, Mittal Towers 13th Floor, B Wing Nariman Point Mumbai 400021 India Tel: +91-22-2288-1326/27 Fax: +91-22-2288-1318 Mobile: +91-98214-47800 E-mail: venky(a)redhat.com ----- End forwarded message ----- -- ----------------------------------------------- __ __ gnu /noo/ n. Ox like antelope; (abbr.) /gnoo/ n. (recursive acronym) Gnu's Not Unix.

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Ubuntu Linux.
by Rajen M. Parekh 16 Dec '04

16 Dec '04

Hi all, I have 4 extra sets of Ubuntu Linux (1 installation cd + 1 live cd). Let me know if anyone is interested. Regards, Rajen. -- All power corrupts, but we need electricity.

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[ILUG-BOM] COMMERCIAL: Job Opening: a) Senior PHP Programmer b)Trainee c) Content developer
by Abhishek Daga 16 Dec '04

16 Dec '04

We at Open Source Technologies, are expanding our team and are looking for some experienced,talented individuals to join us. We are a Startup based in South Mumbai and focusing on PHP/MySQL based web development on the linux platform. The details of the positions open are as follows: Senior Programmer/Project Lead: (Ref Code: PHP001) 2+ Years of experience in web development using PHP/MySQL. Experience on the linux and FreeBSD platforms highly desirable. Ability to work independently as well as guide and train new recruits. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Ability to work within deadlines. Experience with Squirrelmail Customization, Smarty, CVS, PHPMyAdmin, PHPLDAPAdmin, PHPCollab a definite plus. Experience with Regular Expressions. JavaScript and HTML hands on experience a plus. Knowledge of Perl and/or Shell scripting desirable. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Trainee/Junior Programmer: (Ref Code: TRN001) 0-6 Months of web development experience using PHP/MySQL. highly motivated individual who would set new standards for himself/herself. Ability to work long hours to meet challenging goals. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Online Marketing Expert and Content Developer (Ref Code: MECD001) The ideal candidate will have excellent command over written and spoken English. The primary responsibility of the individual would be to develop technical content to be published online. The candidate will also be responsible for undertaking marketing exercises such as implementing link exchange programs and directory listings. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ All Vacancies need to be filled immediately and renumeration will not be a bar for the ideal candidate. Regards, Abhishek Daga Open Source Technologies __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Mono session on 19th
by Kartik Mistry 16 Dec '04

16 Dec '04

hi, Thanks to all.. --- Rajeev Sharma <rajeev1(a)gmail.com> wrote: >1. Mono Kick Start >by Hans-Juergen Schoenig, Ewald Geschwinde, Hans-Jurgen Schonig >2.Mono: A Developer's Notebook book bypasses the talk and theory, and >jumps right into Mono 1.0. >3.Few more are listed here >http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0596007922/osnews-20/102-8183121-176… First two is available in India ? I like no.2 ... --kartik _____________________________________________________________ LinuxTimes.Net --> Open Source to everyone.

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SSH
by Nadiem 16 Dec '04

16 Dec '04

Hello Linuxers, Whenever I try to ssh form my rh9 box to other boxen on the network, the fingerprinting fails. The error given is "cannot create directory /home/foo/.ssh". This directory is, ofcourse, required to store the fingerprint (known_hosts) and dsa keys. I verified the perms on the directories and even tried creating the directory manually, but no go. My ultimate aim is to setup ssh without keys, so that a user can ssh to/from my box without being prompted for passwords or passphrases. Any help would be appreciated. Regards, Nadiem __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Mono session on 19th
by Kartik Mistry 16 Dec '04

16 Dec '04

hi, Amish, Waiting for your session ! Well, I asked Harsh for any books on Mono, he suggested me to read doc. of Mono but, I need some books that can be use as base before jumping into Mono World. What is prerequistics for Mono development ? I'm totally new to .Net and c#. Could you please bring a copy of a cd that contains latest Mono stuffs ? Thanks, Kartik Mistry Linux Developer, kartikm.blogspot.com +91-22-28990490,28990507 --- lists(a)munshi.biz wrote: Subject: [ILUG-BOM] Mono session on 19th Greetings, I will be taking a session on Intro to Mono, it will include the following. 1. Setting up Mono. 2. Working of Mono. 3. Commands/Tools available with Mono. 4. Setting up of Apache with Mono for hosting ASP.NET pages. Above session will last for approximately 90 min. GUI applications with mono will be taken in some future session. Venue and time will be mailed in a seperate mail. Amish. _____________________________________________________________ LinuxTimes.Net --> Open Source to everyone.

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Mono session on 19th
by lists＠munshi.biz 15 Dec '04

15 Dec '04

Greetings, I will be taking a session on Intro to Mono, it will include the following. 1. Setting up Mono. 2. Working of Mono. 3. Commands/Tools available with Mono. 4. Setting up of Apache with Mono for hosting ASP.NET pages. Above session will last for approximately 90 min. GUI applications with mono will be taken in some future session. Venue and time will be mailed in a seperate mail. Amish.

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Open Office Printer
by Rony Bill 15 Dec '04

15 Dec '04

Dear Luggers, My printer queue name is 'LX300' and device is a local printer /dev/lp0. What command should I add in the command line for the open office printer setup? I tried lpr, lp -d LX300, lpr -d LX300 but nothing seems to work. The test page in the OO printer setup simply ejects the page out. The Red Hat printer setup prints the test page properly. Any help will be most appreciated. I finally figured it out upto this point from googling the net, but this is the last hurdle. Regards, Rony.

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[ILUG-BOM] IOSN.net ... FLOSS primers, localisation toolket, project workspace
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 15 Dec '04

15 Dec '04

>From IOSN.net The IOSN is producing a series of primers on Free/Open Source Software (FOSS). The primers serve as introductory documents to FOSS in general, as well as covering particular topic areas in greater detail. Their purpose is to raise FOSS awareness, particularly among policy-makers, practitioners and educators. * FOSS General Introduction Primer * FOSS in Education Primer * FOSS Government and Policy Primer * FOSS Licensing Primer Draft for public review and feedback. Localization Toolkit IOSN is in the process of developing localization toolkits that will aid localization of FOSS software. Project workspace For localization projects that require an online presence and workspace, contact us so that you can host and manage your project on IOSN. If you already have a project, let us know so that localization projects in different countries can collaborate on localization efforts. * Localization resources Resources Training Materials IOSN also produces free training materials for Free/Open Software. Training materials for end users are currently in development. * User Guide to Using the Linux Desktop This user guide is meant as an introductory guide for a user to use a modern personal computer (PC) running the Linux operating system. The main aim is to provide a self-learning guide on how to use a modern Linux desktop system. It assumes that the user has no prior knowledge of Linux or PC usage. * Other Linux and Free/Open Source Software training resources iosn-general Mailing List The goals of the mailing list is to help foster more regional communication and co-operation. Especially to provide a channel in which users from countries where FOSS is relatively unknown can get help from the international FOSS community, as well as help each other. If you would still like to be part of this community, you can subscribe via the link given below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frederick Noronha (FN) Nr Convent Saligao 403511 GoaIndia Freelance Journalist P: 832-2409490 M: 9822122436 http://www.livejournal.com/users/goalinks http://fn.swiki.net http://www.ryze.com/go/fredericknoronha http://fn-floss.notlong.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Venue for Meeting on 19th
by sherlock＠vsnl.com 15 Dec '04

15 Dec '04

What did the polls say?

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RE: [ILUG-BOM] Venue for Meeting on 19th
by Venkatesh Hariharan 15 Dec '04

15 Dec '04

Amish Munshi wrote: >What is the venue for GLUG meet at 19th? Most probably MET in Bandra. Steve from Ensim of Pune will talk on Python and you can talk on Mono. Alternately, we can take up Mono at the next GLUG meet. Venky

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Transparent proxy with Iptables & Squid ERROR
by Dinesh Shah 15 Dec '04

15 Dec '04

Hi Rohit, On Tue, 2004-12-14 at 13:55, Rohit Baisakhiya wrote: > > Add following lines in your Squid Conf and restart Squid. > > > > /etc/squid/squid.conf > > > > httpd_accel_uses_host_header on > > ie_refresh on > > > I have added this line in squid.conf file but still am getting the same error. Please look at Squid Log files (error and access). Most probably your problem is in IPTable rules. HTH With regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) <Dinesh(a)ShahMicro.com> Shah Micro System +91-98213-11906 +91-22-56919423

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