Linuxers June 2007

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28 Jun '07

Hello All, I was searching for firewall testers and came across this link. http://www.auditmypc.com/anonymous-surfing.asp This link tells you what information your pc gives to the website. It shows the ip address which is quite normal, but it also gives an area map of where you are located within Mumbai using google maps. My query is that how do they find out the area _within_ the city of your ip address? What does the number value immediately after Bombay indicate? Triband users try it out. "You are from Bombay, XX, in the IN, with an ip of XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Your IP Address is XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX " -- Regards, Rony. Knock Knock Who's There? Linux Who Linux? GNU/Linux

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When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth
by Vihan Pandey 28 Jun '07

28 Jun '07

http://baens-universe.com/articles/When_Sysadmins_Ruled_the_Earth

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[ANN] Four day course on Scientific Computing with Python
by Prabhu Ramachandran 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

Hello, [Sorry about the cross-posting!] This is to announce a 4 day short term course at IIT Bombay on "Scientific computing with Python". The course will be held between 16th-19th July, 2007 at IITB. Complete details on the course, registration and other details are available at: http://ekalavya.it.iitb.ac.in/python_course.do About the course ---------------- Python is a remarkable, modern, free, easy to learn, high-level and powerful programming language that is well suited for scientific computing. This 4-day course aims to give an overview of the various free tools that are in use and under development today that enable a scientist to build sophisticated science/engineering applications with Python. Course Content -------------- The course will first provide a rapid introduction to the Python programming language (ideally participants should be familiar with the language before the workshop begins) and the standard library. The following topics will then be covered: # Efficient array processing in Python using NumPy. # Interactive 2D plotting using matplotlib. # SciPy for general purpose numerical algorithms. # Interfacing Python with FORTRAN, C and C++ using f2py and SWIG. # The notion of MVC design and the use of Traits/TraitsUI to easily create sophisticated graphical user interfaces. # Adding 2D plots to applications using the Chaco toolkit. # An overview of the Visualization Toolkit library and the TVTK package for 3D visualizations from Python. # Extensible plugin-based application frameworks using Envisage. # Scientific data visualization using MayaVi2. # Building a sample application using the above tools. Schedule -------- Dates: 16th to 19th July, 2007. Venue: IIT Bombay, Mumbai. Who Should Attend ----------------- Practicing scientists/engineers who have a passion for writing great software and computer scientists/engineers who build scientific applications. Faculty ------- * Eric Jones -- President and CTO of Enthought Inc., Austin, TX. * Prabhu Ramachandran -- Department of Aerospace Engineering, IITB. Please forward this announcement to anyone who might be interested. Thanks! Regards, -- Prabhu Ramachandran http://www.aero.iitb.ac.in/~prabhu

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Kfind does not search symbolic link directories
by Rajen M. Parekh 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

Hi, I am not able to search Symbolic link directories with Kfind. Kfind is a file searching tool in KDE. It can be used stand alone or from within Konqueror under Tool > Find File. When queried for a file, the searching does not include symbolic link directory. I couldn't find a way to do so. There are many options to search for specific *types* of file (image, audio, device, link, etc.) , modification time, etc. but no option to tell kfind to look into symbolic link directories. Any ideas on what I am missing out ? With gnu's "find" command, there is an option " -L " which scans symbolic link directories too. How does one do it with Kfind ? I couldn't find much with google. Regards, Rajen.

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"The Linux installed has limited functionality"
by Siddhesh Poyarekar 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

Hi, Acer has introduced a new range of notebooks starting at under Rs. 20,000. You can check out its features here: http://www.acer.co.in/products/notebooks/aspire3680.html And while you're at it, look for the line at the bottom of the page, which says: "The Linux that is pre-loaded is a free version and would have limited functionality until another operating system is installed" Now, does that mean that some drivers are not available on Linux or is it simply negative marketing for Linux? -- Siddhesh Poyarekar This document validates as Plain Text

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[COMMERCIAL] Sr Technical Support Engineer openings at Red Hat, Pune
by Sankarshan Mukhopadhyay 26 Jun '07

26 Jun '07

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Sr Technical Support Engineer * Responsible for answering web based inquiries from customers regarding company software. * Analyzes problems with non-functioning software to identify problem areas and recommend corrective action. * Recommends solutions to customer questions. * Maintains a log of problems so that recurring problems can be reported to product development. * May include team lead responsibilities at this level. * Works under general supervision. * A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. * Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. * Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. * Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. * Interacts with senior internal and external personnel. * Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. * Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience. Please send CV in Open Document format to punejobs at redhat dot com - -- You see things; and you say 'Why?'; But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?' - George Bernard Shaw -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Fedora - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFGgUTyXQZpNTcrCzMRAlx0AJwM0rJSjbp/Lv9RYgrH6JXuCgiX+ACePfp9 MVC9ODFlwX7ZouialRwLuBA= =ZFdJ -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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invalid module format
by nilesh mahajan 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Hello everybody, I just successfully compiled and build simple kernel module. but when i am trying to insert the kernel module by using insmod command, it gives following error insmod: error inserting 'fcc.ko': -1 Invalid module format and /var/log/messages has the following statement kernel: fcc: version magic '2.6.18-1.2798.fc6 SMP mod_unload 686 REGPARM 4KSTACKS gcc-4.1' should be '2.6.18-1.2798.fc6 SMP mod_unload 586 REGPARM 4KSTACKS gcc-4.1' Is this error due to the 686 & 586 mismatch? How should I fix it? -- Nilesh V Mahajan --------------------------------- Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without download.

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Importance of freedom in software.
by Rony 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Hello All, Here is one article on software piracy but it helps us understand the importance of freedom and why Libre software beats piracy naturally. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/6227364.stm ""You can see that the software manufacturers are trying to move away from a CD key and activation based method to a remote distribution based method, where all the applications and all the software are sitting on a server that they control and you buy time to access that application and you need the credentials to log in," says Dhillon Andrew Kannabhiran, founder of security company Hack in the Box. "As such there's no longer any software that's sitting on your computer," he adds. "There's nothing for you to download, everything is sitting on their server and they control the mechanism by which you interact with those applications." -- Regards, Rony. Knock Knock Who's There? Linux Who Linux? GNU/Linux

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Re: * [ILUG-BOM] The Perfect Replacement For MP3 (Stanley Thomas' blog)
by jtd 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

On Monday 25 June 2007 15:42, Frederick Noronha [फरॆडरीक नोरोनया] wrote: > > Isn't this a great piece of information for any music lover? There > are a more advantages in using ogg. Ogg is patent-free. Ok, we are > just not bothered about patents here in India, but in this case we > have to be because a lot of music that we listen to everyday is > coming from outside India. Software patents are not recognised in India and in many places in the EU too. It does not matter where the music comes from either as far as software patents are concerned. If you play an mp3 file in india or sell an mp3 codec you would not be breaking the law. And there is no need to deliver a tech homily in a single email. A pointer to the blog is good enough. -- Rgds JTD

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[COMMERCIAL] Open position for Technical Support Engineer - Jboss - Pune
by Sankarshan Mukhopadhyay 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Job Title : Technical Support Engineer - Jboss Required Skills and Experience * 2+ years of professional work experience * In-depth knowledge of the Java platform * Proven ability and willingness to learn new open source middleware technologies * Strong customer service skills * Demonstrated efficient problem solving techniques * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Preferred Skills and Experience * 1 year+ experience/knowledge of one or several JEE/App Server technologies such as JMS, Web Services, Servlets, JSP, JDBC, Hibernate, Tomcat or Datasources * Ability to deal with change and limited structure Location Pune (India). Please send CVs in Open Document Format to Jeetendra Rajopadhye <jrajopad at redhat dot com> with "Technical Support Engineer - Jboss - Pune" in the subject line - -- You see things; and you say 'Why?'; But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?' - George Bernard Shaw -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Fedora - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFGf7W2XQZpNTcrCzMRApikAJ9LN68wImikgP0hCBGLpuy2RbWw6gCeKPdd YYUd1ST9PspYjTFRZAZ0rFo= =slbQ -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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