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Users in an automated environment
by David Thornton 05 Apr '16

05 Apr '16

In "managing infrastructure with puppet" they defines users in manifests. I've seen user rpms. How do you do it.

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File Permission Nusance
by Stephen 05 Apr '16

05 Apr '16

I have Apache running on my system for web development with php. Apache writes to an error.log file unique for the specific web site that I am working on. During debugging the log file grows, and I like to clear it every now and then. I had to change ownership of the file to me. I five read/write to everyone. But when I truncate the file and save, Apache no longer writes to it. The Apache error logs do not indicate a problem. I restart Apache and all is good again. But this is a nuisance. Is there a way to avoid this nuisance? Thanks -- Stephen

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Debian user[add|del] and [add|del]user
by Ivan Avery Frey 03 Apr '16

03 Apr '16

In Debian useradd and userdel are low level utilities and their man pages recommend that administrators use adduser and deluser. I've found a way to differentiate between the low level utilities and the recommended ones. The low level utilities use "Latin" order where the verb component comes after the object and the recommended commands the other way around. So the recommended commands' syllables' order matches that of our everyday language while the low level utilities' syllables' order matches that of a "dead" language.

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PCI Slot Fan Seeker
by Scott Sullivan 03 Apr '16

03 Apr '16

Okay... So this maybe silly, but does anyone have one or more of these kicking around their parts bins? Ultra PC Vent II System Exhaust with 2 - 45mm Fans http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6… Had two of these come into my possession (in retro sea-foam green!) from one of Hacklab's Junk Independence days. They were surprisingly the perfect cooling solution for keeping even temperatures in my NAS boxes. From the research I can find, the company that had these produced has been out of business for some time. And so the best I can find is singles on ebay. I also suspect these may be also lurking on dusty shelves of the some of the college street computer shops. Anyways, looking to get my hands on another, and if it's taking up space with someone, let me know! I'll give it a good home. -- Scott Sullivan

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[OT] first stanza in css not understood
by Paul King 03 Apr '16

03 Apr '16

Hi Sorry if this is off-topic, but I have been scratching my head for hours and have been frustrated with this error. I am writing this code just for myself. The first stanza in my css code which I moved from HTML to an external css file does not appear to be read at all. This appears to happen whatever the first stanza is, and I have tried moving them around. All other CSS tags are understood, but only if they do not appear in the first stanza. I can give the first two stanzas including the lines above it (all comments). Doesn't look like there is anything wrong here to me, although there is a bit of repetition. Paul ------------------CSS CODE BELOW----------------------------- // Cascading stylesheet for form elements such as buttons // "equal" and "clear" are two class names I gave for form buttons .equal { background-color: #4CAF50; /* Green */ border: 2px solid black; color: white; padding: 4px 7px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; width: 50px; } .equal:hover { background-color: #aefe41; color: black; } .clear { background-color: #FF0000; /* Red */ border: 2px solid black; color: yellow; padding: 4px 7px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; width: 50px; } .clear:hover { background-color: #FFABAB; color: black; }

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testing to see my post... please ignore
by William Park 02 Apr '16

02 Apr '16

I forwarded twice about Software Carpentry at Conestoga College this weekend. But, I didn't get anything from GTALUG list. So, testing to see if I get my own post... please ignore. -- William

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Microsoft and Canonical partner to bring Ubuntu to Windows 10 | ZDNet
by James Knott 02 Apr '16

02 Apr '16

Lessee now... If I run Windows in a virtual machine, as I do now, then I'd have Linux running on Windows running on Linux. I guess 2 out of 3 ain't bad! :-) http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-and-canonical-partner-to-bring-ubunt…

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[Ddvorski@conestogac.on.ca: (important) notes for this weekend's Software Carpentry event]
by William Park 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

For some reason, I didn't get my first post. So, here is again. Note the room change. -- William ----- Forwarded message from Dalibor Dvorski <Ddvorski(a)conestogac.on.ca> ----- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:53:58 +0000 From: Dalibor Dvorski <Ddvorski(a)conestogac.on.ca> Subject: (important) notes for this weekend's Software Carpentry event To: Dalibor Dvorski <Ddvorski(a)conestogac.on.ca> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="_000_14594684397127837conestogaconca_" Dear attendees of the Software Carpentry workshop this weekend, we please ask that you review the following information prior to arriving for the workshop. ** Room Change ** Please note that we will be in room 1E05 (not 2A301 as originally advertised), as it is better equipped to handle our event. Please refer to "The Venue" section below for directions to the college and this room. Software Setup (and assistance) Please prepare the required software on you laptop by following the operating system specific instructions on our event page: http://ppomorsk.github.io/2016-04-02-conestoga/. If you encounter any difficulties in the setup, let me know by replying to this message. Referring to the Saturday schedule on our event page, you will see that we have set aside one hour prior to the start of the first workshop to help attendees through the software setup. If you require this assistance, please shortly before 9:00 on Saturday and we will be most happy to help you install the software required for the weekend. Otherwise, if you can install the software yourself today or tomorrow, then you may arrive shortly before 10:00 for the first session on the Unix shell. The Venue Our workshop is being organized at the 'E' wing of Conestoga's main campus in Kitchener at 299 Doon Valley Drive. For maps, please refer to http://conestogac.on.ca/campuses/doon/ and http://conestogac.on.ca/campuses/doon/siteplan.jsp. The workshop will be organized in room 1E05, which is on the underground level of the 'E' wing. The following two maps will assist you in getting to the room: http://conestogac.on.ca/campuses/doon/e1.jsp and http://conestogac.on.ca/campuses/doon/e2.jsp (level 2 is ground level, level 1 is underground level). Parking We will provide free parking for the event. Referring to the above maps, we ask that you please park on one of the following lots: 13, 13B, 12, 11, or 14. Grand River Transit For those using Grand River Transit for transportation to and from the event, Conestoga's campus is accessible using route 10 from Fairview Park. Please note that routes 16, 61, 110, 111, 116, and 203 are not in service at the college during weekends. For those visiting us from University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University, you may use iXpress route 200 from Waterloo to Fairview Park and then transfer to route 10. For those unable to attend the early sessions due to the reduced weekend service by GRT, you are still most welcome to attend the later sessions! Lunch Lunch has been scheduled at 1:00 p.m. on both days (please refer to the event Web page for the full schedule). Such that you have an opportunity to interact and network with fellow attendees, we recommend that you bring your own lunch. If you prefer to buy lunch, the on-campus Tim Hortons will be open on Saturday, but not on Sunday. You may also visit McDonald's, Tim Hortons, Mango King, or Pino's Pizza across Homer Watson Boulevard and a five minute walk from the venue of our workshops: https://www.google.com/maps/place/299+Doon+Valley+Dr,+Kitchener,+ON+N2P+2N6…<https://www.google.com/maps/place/299+Doon+Valley+Dr,+Kitchener,+ON+N2P+2N6…> Coffee and Tim Bits We will provide attendees with free Tim Hortons coffee and Tim Bits during both days of the event, starting at the first morning break. Draws for Free Raspberry Pi computers and Gift Cards Since this is a computing event after all, the draws for the two Raspberry Pi computers, two $20 Conestoga Bookstore giftcards, and two $20 Chartwells lunch cards will be done electronically. Please refer to the event schedule on when these draws will be taking place, and keep an eye on your email inbox at these times to see if you have been selected. If selected, you will then pick up your gift in person at the event. All registered to attend the event will be included in the draw, but in order to receive your gift, you must be physically present at the venue if and when your name is chosen. Thank you, everyone. If you have any questions, please let me know. We look forward to seeing you this weekend! Dalibor ----- End forwarded message -----

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[GTALUG-Announce] GTALUG Meeting on 12th April at 7:30pm
by Myles Braithwaite 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

<http://gtalug.org/meeting/2016-04/> # Open Source Graphics Suite Panel Join Stewart, Trent, and Myles in discussing their practical experiences using a variety of open source graphics packages and suites. Bring your questions for our panelists! ## Panelists Stewart Russell is a Linux user who should probably be kept away from admin, dev and other sharp objects. He draws mostly geometric patterns and enjoys unusual output devices such as pen plotters. He mostly works in Inkscape, but also finds graphical uses for Gimp, Darktable, QCAD, OpenSCAD, Processing, Perl, PostScript, Python, netpbm and — when all else fails — ink and gouache. Some of his work is here: <https://www.flickr.com/photos/scruss/sets/72157666420609652/> --- Trent Drake is a freelance artist, with two decades experience in drawing anthropomorphic characters. A former qualitative data analyst, he continues to branch out in game design, animation, cartooning. He also directs and produces independent video productions for community organizations and YouTube. He works in Windows, using Inkscape, GIMP, and Blender. Links to content: * The Safety Prance: Lyricist, prop-builder, director: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dIu8gHkzEs> * Pixel art gallery: <https://www.weasyl.com/submissions/hiker> --- Myles Braithwaite is a web developer who sometimes has to designs user interfaces. He accomplishes this by using Open Source design tools like Inkscape for icons and wireframes, Dia for structure diagrams, and GNUpaint for rough sketching. He enjoys manipulating SVG files and manipulate them with Python and CSS (he was doing it before it was in vogue). On the rare occasion he has to interact with dead trees he uses Scribus to design page layouts. ## Location George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre 245 Church Street, Room 203 Ryerson University <http://goo.gl/maps/16oJ2> <http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/23447525> ## Schedule * 6:00 pm - Please discuss on the general mailing list (i.e. <talk(a)gtalug.org>) where you want to go for dinner. * 7:30 pm - Meeting and presentation. * 9:00 pm - After each meeting a group of GTALUGers move to the The Imperial Pub (54 Dundas St East) for refreshments and more socializing. # Code of Conduct We want a productive happy community that can welcome new ideas, improve every process every year, and foster collaboration between individuals with differing needs, interests and skills. We gain strength from diversity, and actively seek participation from those who enhance it. This code of conduct exists to ensure that diverse groups collaborate to mutual advantage and enjoyment. We will challenge prejudice that could jeopardize the participation of any person in the community. The Code of Conduct governs how we behave in public or in private whenever the Linux community will be judged by our actions. We expect it to be honored by everyone who represents the community officially or informally, claims affiliation, or participates directly. It applies to activities online or offline. We invite anybody to participate. Our community is open. Please read more about the GTALUG Code of Conduct here: <http://gtalug.org/about/code-of-conduct/>. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the GTALUG Code of Conduct please contact the GTALUG Board @ <board(a)gtalug.org>. --- GTALUG Announce mailing list announce(a)gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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[Ddvorski@conestogac.on.ca: invitation -- Software Carpentry: Conestoga College (April 2 and 3)]
by William Park 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Since I haven't seen any post about this... FYI. -- William ----- Forwarded message from Dalibor Dvorski <Ddvorski(a)conestogac.on.ca> ----- Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2016 15:01:57 +0000 From: Dalibor Dvorski <Ddvorski(a)conestogac.on.ca> Subject: invitation -- Software Carpentry: Conestoga College (April 2 and 3) To: Dalibor Dvorski <Ddvorski(a)conestogac.on.ca> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="_000_145900452636081330conestogaconca_" Dear all, I extend an invitation for you to attend Software Carpentry: Conestoga College on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 at the college's Doon campus in Kitchener. This collaborative workshop between the college, SHARCNET, Compute Ontario, and Compute Canada will feature introductory courses in the Unix shell, version control with Git, programming with Python, and managing data with SQL. The workshop is free to attend but does require registration. For more information, and to register for a free ticket, please visit: http://ppomorsk.github.io/2016-04-02-conestoga/ Attendees will be provided with free Tim Hortons coffee and Tim Bits, and there will be draws for two Raspberry Pi computers, two $20 Conestoga Bookstore giftcards, and two $20 Chartwells lunch cards throughout the two days of courses! If interested, I encourage you to immediately register for a free ticket. Last month when we organized a similar event in high performance computing, tickets were 'sold out' 40 hours after invitations were sent out. Thanks all, very much looking forward to seeing you again at another exciting workshop at the college! Dalibor Dvorski Lecturer and Academic Coordinator, School of Engineering and Information Technology Site Leader, SHARCNET @ Conestoga Founding Member, Robotics Innovation Group (RIG) Skills Canada: SCNC Chair and Skills Ontario: OTSC Chair Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning -- ----- End forwarded message -----

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