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Data recovery emergency on a downed server... Help please!!
by legrady-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA＠public.gmane.org 30 Dec '03

30 Dec '03

Don't use zcat to decompress a file ... use the appropriate tool, gunzip: gunzip file.tar.gz ls file.tar NB. gunzip -c file.tar.gz is identical to zcat/ He already has a backup of the tar.gz ... it's called a tape Tom Walter Dnes wrote: >On Mon, Dec 29, 2003 at 10:51:45AM -0500, Madison Kelly wrote > > > >>PS - I got a dd of th last tape that ran (finally) and it is about 3.6GB >>(about right). I extracted it as a tar.gz (which should work) but it fails >>claiming to not be a gzip archive... Any ideas on that front by chance? >> >> > > *MAKE A BACKUP COPY OF THE TAR.GZ FILE FIRST* !!! > > Straight from the man page... > > >> tar -xvvzf foo.tar.gz >> extract gzipped foo.tar.gz >> >> >..did you remember the "z" parameter ? > > I've had similar problems with tar.bz2 archives. I find that doing it >one step at a time works. Note, you will need a *LOT* more diskspace. > >Step 1) zcat filename.tar.gz > filename.tar > The "zcat" executable is named "gzcat" in some versions. Use whichever >one works on your system. > >Step 2) tar -xvf filename.tar > > > -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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Data recovery emergency on a downed server... Help please!!
by waltdnes-SLHPyeZ9y/tg9hUCZPvPmw＠public.gmane.org 29 Dec '03

29 Dec '03

On Mon, Dec 29, 2003 at 10:51:45AM -0500, Madison Kelly wrote > PS - I got a dd of th last tape that ran (finally) and it is about 3.6GB > (about right). I extracted it as a tar.gz (which should work) but it fails > claiming to not be a gzip archive... Any ideas on that front by chance? *MAKE A BACKUP COPY OF THE TAR.GZ FILE FIRST* !!! Straight from the man page... > tar -xvvzf foo.tar.gz > extract gzipped foo.tar.gz ..did you remember the "z" parameter ? I've had similar problems with tar.bz2 archives. I find that doing it one step at a time works. Note, you will need a *LOT* more diskspace. Step 1) zcat filename.tar.gz > filename.tar The "zcat" executable is named "gzcat" in some versions. Use whichever one works on your system. Step 2) tar -xvf filename.tar -- Walter Dnes <waltdnes-SLHPyeZ9y/tg9hUCZPvPmw at public.gmane.org> Email users are divided into two classes; 1) Those who have effective spam-blocking 2) Those who wish they did -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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DocBook
by wildberger-iRg7kjdsKiH3fQ9qLvQP4Q＠public.gmane.org 29 Dec '03

29 Dec '03

In the directory /linux/Documentation/DocBook there are a great number of files all having the extension 'tmpl'. Presumably this stands for template. When I open anyone of these files in filemanager I see the full text all jammed together without any attempt of formatting. How can I display these pages in a reasonable manner? I found all kinds of references that deal with writing doc books, but have found so far none that would explain how to read them. Can anyone give me a hint? John -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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Formatting in C++ (fwd)
by wildberger-iRg7kjdsKiH3fQ9qLvQP4Q＠public.gmane.org 29 Dec '03

29 Dec '03

On December 29, 2003 01:37 pm, Tim Writer wrote: > By now, you should be convinced that porting the original program from C to > C++ yielded no benefits whatsoever at the cost of additional complexity, > portability problems, and clumsiness. Note, I'm not saying that's true for > every program but this particular program was not a good candidate. I think you are missing a point here. I t was never my intention to port the program from c to c++ for the purpose of improving the program. It was solely a learning experience and as such it served its purpose very well. I learned how to apply C99 standards and after some struggling I even managed to use the proper formatting tools in C++. The program itself is rather useless and can now be discarded. C++ is not the preferred programming language for most Linux aficionados. They prefere standard C instead. The kernel does not have a single part written in C++. However, there is a lot of potential in C++, and anyone interested to write programs for his/hers use will find it very useful and powerful. To reap the full benefit it is necessary to get familiar with its syntax and structure. Extra complexity is introduced for portability reason. If you should not care for portability you can make things a lot simpler. e.g use the simple types like int, char, float etc instead of the C99 types. But as always, it is good to know the later forms, so that you can at least read programs written by other people. John -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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a small problem with my 2.6.0 kernel setup
by ben-2t5HQ58uLWk＠public.gmane.org 29 Dec '03

29 Dec '03

On Mon, 2003-12-29 at 15:21, Anton Markov wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Have you compiled support for the /dev/pts filesystem into the kernel? > (Device Drivers -> File Systems -> Pseudo File Systems -> /dev/pts) That was it. I ended up having to enable UNIX98_PTYS (Device Drivers -> Character devices -> Unix98 PTY support) and DEVPTS_FS (File Systems -> Pseudo filesystems -> /dev/pts file system for Unix98 PTYs) Thanks for your help. Ben -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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City Of Toronto
by pmills-5bG9SNWDbRX3fQ9qLvQP4Q＠public.gmane.org 29 Dec '03

29 Dec '03

On Sunday, December 28, 2003, at 05:52 PM, Robert Brockway wrote: > A couple of > people have confirmed for the Monday Jan 12th meeting already so we'll > see > what sort of brain storming we get done I worry that by the time Jan. 12 rolls around, people at city hall will have forgotten what was written on Dec. 27 and why they should care. In addition to the cumulative wisdom that comes out of that meeting, I'd like to suggest that anyone with relevant facts and ideas express them now to whoever is most likely to be affected by your particular arguments. I have sent a somewhat techie summary of my point of view to Ana Bassios, Acting Executive Director, Information and Technology. My wife, who has a political/executive/financial slant rather than any Linux connection at all, sent hers to Members of the Policy and Finance Committee, and the Budget Advisory Committee. Happy typing! ........................ Phillip Mills Multi-platform software development (416) 224-0714 -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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a small problem with my 2.6.0 kernel setup
by anton-F0u+EriZ6ihBDgjK7y7TUQ＠public.gmane.org 29 Dec '03

29 Dec '03

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Have you compiled support for the /dev/pts filesystem into the kernel? (Device Drivers -> File Systems -> Pseudo File Systems -> /dev/pts) I had this problem when I was trying out DevFS, because I disabled /dev/pts Otherwise, check system logs (/var/log/message) and dmesg right after trying to open a terminal. Also, if you start X with "startx", check the console for errors. Ben Konrath wrote: > Howdy folks, > > I just installed the 2.6.0 kernel on my sony vaio laptop and I've run > into a small problem. > > I can't get a terminal to run in X. When I start xterm, the window > manager draws the window but the shell prompt doesn't show up. This > works fine if I reboot with 2.4.23. In 2.6.0, I can login normally on > the console and get shell prompt there. I'm assuming that I haven't > configured something correctly but I'm a bit stumped as to what. Does > anybody have any ideas? > > Note to other sony vaio owners, the 2.6.0 kernel will not boot with the > PnPBios driver enabled. I believe this is because the vaio line of > laptops have buggy BIOS's. > > Cheers, Ben > > -- > The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org > TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns > How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml - -- Anton Markov <("anton" + "@" + "truxtar" + "." + "com")> GnuPG Key fingerprint = 5546 A6E2 1FFB 9BB8 15C3 CE34 46B7 8D93 3AD1 44B4 "The difference between insanity and genius is measured only by success." - Some bad guy from 007 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.1 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQE/8IzKRreNkzrRRLQRAqpPAKCKA0fmKDEXL/TrLNJLXPhUB9+HrACgoEEs QMV/xJNFBnMfzJxoQ4B1xOQ= =zDuj -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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a small problem with my 2.6.0 kernel setup
by ben-2t5HQ58uLWk＠public.gmane.org 29 Dec '03

29 Dec '03

Howdy folks, I just installed the 2.6.0 kernel on my sony vaio laptop and I've run into a small problem. I can't get a terminal to run in X. When I start xterm, the window manager draws the window but the shell prompt doesn't show up. This works fine if I reboot with 2.4.23. In 2.6.0, I can login normally on the console and get shell prompt there. I'm assuming that I haven't configured something correctly but I'm a bit stumped as to what. Does anybody have any ideas? Note to other sony vaio owners, the 2.6.0 kernel will not boot with the PnPBios driver enabled. I believe this is because the vaio line of laptops have buggy BIOS's. Cheers, Ben -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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Data recovery emergency on a downed server... Help please!!
by tim-s/rLXaiAEBtBDgjK7y7TUQ＠public.gmane.org 29 Dec '03

29 Dec '03

"Madison Kelly" <linux-5ZoueyuiTZhBDgjK7y7TUQ at public.gmane.org> writes: > Hi Anton, > > Thanks for the details. Does the destination partition need to be > exactly the same size? No, but it can't be smaller. If it's substantially bigger and you're able to recover successfully, you can resize the file system (e.g. using resize2fs) to take advantage of the additional space. -- tim writer <tim-s/rLXaiAEBtBDgjK7y7TUQ at public.gmane.org> starnix inc. 905.771.0017 ext. 225 thornhill, ontario, canada http://www.starnix.com professional linux services & products -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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Formatting in C++ (fwd)
by tim-s/rLXaiAEBtBDgjK7y7TUQ＠public.gmane.org 29 Dec '03

29 Dec '03

"Peter L. Peres" <plp-ysDPMY98cNQDDBjDh4tngg at public.gmane.org> writes: > On Sat, 27 Dec 2003, John Wildberger wrote: > > > On December 27, 2003 02:38 pm, Peter L. Peres wrote: > > > > > Would it help if I'd say that I prefer to use form() for this ? ;-) > > > > > > The << overloading is supposed to make your life easier, not the other > > > way around. > > > > > > Peter > > This gets better with every turn. ( for me more and more mysterious). What > > does form() do? How can I use it ? > > #include <iostream.h> > > cout << form( "%02X", buf[i] ); > > This should be in libio (i.e. do -lio when linking if the compiler > complains). Why not do info iostream and spend some time reading (consider > that this is not a tutorial - you are reading manual pages). I hope that > you know how hopeless it is to learn C++, or any language, from 5 email > messages and a few manual pages. A word of warning: IIRC, "form" is a GNU extension. For maximum portability, format to a buffer using sprintf() and print the buffer. By now, you should be convinced that porting the original program from C to C++ yielded no benefits whatsoever at the cost of additional complexity, portability problems, and clumsiness. Note, I'm not saying that's true for every program but this particular program was not a good candidate. -- tim writer <tim-s/rLXaiAEBtBDgjK7y7TUQ at public.gmane.org> starnix inc. 905.771.0017 ext. 225 thornhill, ontario, canada http://www.starnix.com professional linux services & products -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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