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OT - MTNL Triband Security - undocumented procedure
by Saswata Banerjee & Associates 02 Jul '10

02 Jul '10

HI Everyone, I had installed a new wireless + ADSL router on my MTNL Triband line. It was not working since i installed it the log kept saying "username or password failed" The same user name and password was working on my existing dlink adsl router and all settings were copied from there. Finally i went to the local telephone exchange. One of the technicians saw my router and tested it with his user name and password and it works. Then he said that MTNL is using a mac-address lock on all exchanges running on Alcatel hardware. A new router will work only if the mac-address bound in the exchange is removed. He did that and it started working immediately. He told me that this is a security feature that is there so that you can not use the user name and password of any other MTNL user for your internet connection. In case the mac is changed, your net connection will stop working and you will have to complain and they will immediately identify who is using your connection. I had called belkins (the router company) helpdesk and they didnt know why it was not working I called MTNL help desk (1504) and they didnt know why it was not working. They didnt even know that such a thing is there. I dont think most of the MTNL tech staff would be knowing as he had to tell someone in the control room on phone and guide him how to remove the existing mac address. So, next time it may need you to go to the exchange and get it done. I am not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but i thought you guys may find this info useful sometime. regards saswata

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] [Forward][Humour][OT][GLUG_Bom] What can the Apple iPad be used as?
by steve 01 Jul '10

01 Jul '10

On 07/01/2010 04:47 PM, Nishit Dave wrote: > [...snip...] > Priorities. Make sure you get them right. > > Irony. Make sure you understand it. > > Precisely my point, but this is meaningless wrangling. Not entirely -- you at least have started quoting+posting correctly :), so, not all a loss. Also, i'd appreciate receiving mails through the list rather than directly. cheers, - steve -- random spiel: http://lonetwin.net/ what i'm stumbling into: http://lonetwin.stumbleupon.com/

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] [Forward][Humour][OT][GLUG_Bom] What can the Apple iPad be used as?
by steve 01 Jul '10

01 Jul '10

On 07/01/2010 01:50 PM, Nishit Dave wrote: > On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 1:21 PM, steve <steve(a)lonetwin.net > <mailto:steve@lonetwin.net>> wrote: > > > If it can't be done, that's still no excuse to top post. If there > was something really that important to say you could've waited till > you had access to a half-decent mail client to post a properly > quoted reply. > > Using some crappy software does not allow you the liberty to flout > the rules. > > cheers, > - steve > > PS: ok, i realize this post is a waste of our time, but it's just > irritating when not only does one refuse to extend basic courtesy > but also then smiles and says 'pleze excuze, we are like this only' > -- like people cutting it lines and talking on their phone is movie > theaters. > > > Priorities. Make sure you get them right. Irony. Make sure you understand it. cheers, - steve -- random spiel: http://lonetwin.net/ what i'm stumbling into: http://lonetwin.stumbleupon.com/

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] [Forward][Humour][OT][GLUG_Bom] What can the Apple iPad be used as?
by Surya Sharma 01 Jul '10

01 Jul '10

> > *So what can the iPad be used as?* > > The iPad wasn't aimed at everyone. It isn't a portable personal computer, its a Portable Mac. Apple never cared about PC users anyway. There's enough Mac fanboys to keep them happy. Surya

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] mm.ilug-bom.org.in mailing list memberships reminder
by Surya Sharma 01 Jul '10

01 Jul '10

> > Passwords for cyb3roidx(a)gmail.com: > > List Password // URL > ---- -------- > linuxers(a)mm.ilug-bom.org.in ******** Is there some way to stop getting these notifications? I'd be happy to not be reminded what my password is. Surya

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] [Ilugc] Anna University Syllabus and NRCFOSS‏
by Rajagopal Swaminathan 30 Jun '10

30 Jun '10

Greetings, On 6/29/10, Kenneth Gonsalves <lawgon(a)thenilgiris.com> wrote: > On Monday 28 June 2010 21:32:21 Murali M wrote: >> The billion dollar question among the computer users in India now! >> >> >> * Has NRC-FOSS done its job in promoting FOSS in India since 2005 ??? >> >> * If not, do we need such anorganization anymore ??? >> >> * Will Government of India Listen to lay computer users of India ??? >> > > instead of looking at wikipedia, I suggest you look at the following sites: > http://nrcfoss.au-kbc.org.in > http://nrcfosshelpline.in > > I would say nrc-foss has done it's job - and a lot of it thanks to the > active > support and participation of members of the Chennai, Mumbai, Pune LUGs as > well > as very many FOSS enthusiasts from all over India. I was wondering if a "NRCFOSS Partnered and Trusted" helpline wherein the "Trusted" implies "It is OK for alternate member round robin would take the current task at an agrred upon price (calculated based on agreed upon price per bench per duration) which is payable to the member who owns the process" plus whatever the service recipient would like to award the "Consortium" as a token of appreciation which will then be shared on the following basis: 1/2rd for the owner of the process, 1/3rd for the consortium, 1/6th for the mebers of consortium and 1/6th for further research and encouragement to the NextGen-<whatever> by sponsoring students education etc. Above, of course, are my humble opinions. Regards, Rajagopal PS: I am cc-ing to ilug-bom and centos so that the idea can be thrashed out and a viable support infrastructure can be achieved before next "couple of years".

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hi all
by srihari kasi 30 Jun '10

30 Jun '10

i have linux system with 5.4 .i want how to install bit torrent on my system and how to get torrent download

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mailing queries
by balwant singh 29 Jun '10

29 Jun '10

Hi, We are using Postfix with dovecot for our mailing solution. We are finding solution for the following:- 1. OpenSource Mail Archival 2. Compression of email data at server 3. Same files to be stored only once (suppose a user send a same attachment file to 4 internal people, that at present, our server is storing 4 copies of the attachment, we want that, as the file is common, only one copy should be saved) Please give you advise and suggestion how to achieve the same. Thanks. -- With Best Wishes Balwant

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Linuxers Digest, Vol 86, Issue 49
by Ashok Sinha 29 Jun '10

29 Jun '10

Binding of mac addresses is also followed by many other ISP on broadband. Router allow you to clone the mac address of the PC, which is what I do as the ISP initially installs on the PC and then I have to change over to the router. Ashok Sinha

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etiquettes
by Kenneth Gonsalves 27 Jun '10

27 Jun '10

hi, on the main page of the wiki I see the word 'etiquettes'. The correct spelling is 'etiquette' - since I do not have permission to edit the front page I request that some one do this - also please remove all dead links. -- Regards Kenneth Gonsalves Senior Associate NRC-FOSS at AU-KBC

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