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Ethernet Cards
by Ian Douglas 05 Aug '02

05 Aug '02

Most of my little network uses old 10BaseT network cards however I recently purchased a 10/100 hub and notice that the latest network cards I have ordered are also rated 10/100. I was therefore wondering a few things: Firstly, are 10MHz and 100MHz (on a 10/100 NIC) two discrete speeds or could the NIC/hub pair negotiate an intermediate speed if that is all my dodgey D.I.Y network cabling can handle? (i.e. is it possible for a 10/100 link to run at say 50MHz?) If so then is this intermediate speed negotiated only when the link is first made or will it dynamically drift higher and lower from minute to minute? Secondly, to satisfy my curiosity, I was wondering if anyone could recommend any little Linux programs which I can run in the background to dynamically monitor the speed at which my PC's network card is actually running. Thirdly I notice a couple of the latest NIC's I have ordered (3Com905CX-TX-M) are "managed" and "offer complete PC management". This has captured my imagination as I had always considered network cards to be pretty dumb, boring things. Could anyone guide me to something which could give me a crash course in remote NIC/Hub interrogation as (to me at least)(and yes, I know I need to meet more people and get a life!) this sounds quite an interesting and exciting concept. Finally, does using "managed" network cards within a network mean that my network's security is about to become non-existent? (i.e. if a hacker managed to gain access to my network but couldn't hack into my PC could he, for example, in frustration, remotely configure all my "managed" NIC's to do silly things making my network unusable?) Ian.

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Weekly IRC reminder
by Neill Newman 05 Aug '02

05 Aug '02

This is the automated ALUG IRC meeting reminder sent to remind you that there is an IRC meeting tonight (Monday) at 8.00pm. The meeting takes place on the irc server irc.alug.org.uk in the #alug channel. Most IRC clients should allow you to get there with the commands "/server irc.alug.org.uk" and "/join #alug". Popular IRC clients include tkirc, bitchx, xchat and EPIC on Unix, and Mirc under windows. Here are some links to help you get started with irc. Unix http://www.xchat.org/ http://freshmeat.net/ http://www.epicsol.org/ Windows http://www.mirc.com (loads of help with irc for newbies!)

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Re: [Alug] Choice of E-mail Clients + Stuff
by Ricardo Campos 04 Aug '02

04 Aug '02

> Interesting - I can't find any option for spell checking and yet one of the "suggests" dependancies on the Debian package is the apsell spell checker. Strange. IIRC (I might not!) Sylpheed doesn't have this option, but the "bleeding edge" version sylpheed-claws does. (apt-get install sylpheed-claws) Check the sylpheed homepage, it'll probably have more accurate info. Ricardo -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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Does anyone want...
by Wechsler 04 Aug '02

04 Aug '02

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Re: [Alug] Choice of E-mail Clients + Stuff
by Ricardo Campos 04 Aug '02

04 Aug '02

> 1) > What security precautions should I be taking now I can connect to the > internet? Can anyone recommend some useful resources I should study? Any > basic initial measures I should take? If u have a 2.4 kernel, use Gnome and want a quick and dirty firewall setup (using iptables), then I'd highly recommend firestarter. > 2) > Is it worth reviewing the PPP and IP setups with a view to optimising the > modem performance? or are any improvements likely to be marginal? Marginal. If you look through the ALUG archives, there should be some e-mails I did regarding "MTU", lowering the MTU and MSS to about 570 can improve performance, albeit marginal. You notice it with pictures etc. > 3) > Can anyone recommend some mail clients that work with Gnome? There seem to > be loads on Sourceforge and Freshmeat. Some guidance with narrowing down > the list would be most helpful. Sylpheed is my favourite for speed and simplicity. > 4) > I'd also like to migrate my existing M$ Outlook mailbox over to the new > client. Has anyone ever done this? Is it possible? Very probably, haven't done it myself tho. Maybe Evolution can do it? -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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Possible Meeting Venue
by Keith Watson 03 Aug '02

03 Aug '02

'Der Management' at Kewill have given a provisional OK to ALUG using the training room here at Stalham Staithe for the odd meeting. We need to check out the insurance position but we have run similar events here in the past apparently so with luck and a fair wind.... Our training room has the usual complement of white boards and flipcharts plus we can borrow an OHP and a display projector if required. It's quite large and can take up to 30-40 people (but 20 is comfortable). There is internet access available. Tea/Coffee facilities are also available on site. The Swan and the Maid's Head in Stalham are within about 5 minutes walk So... is this of any interest? Regards, Keith ____________ A ship in the harbour is safe... but that's not what ships were made for. ____________ PS. sorry about all this crap but it's added by the corporate e-mail system. Senior Analyst - Kewill Systems, E-Commerce Division Tel: +44 (0)1692 583735 Tel(S/Board): +44 (0)1692 582720 Fax: +44 (0)1692 581017 Email: mailto:Keith.Watson@kewill.com Web site: http://www.kewill.com This email and any files transmitted with it is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Kewill Systems plc. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager.

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Re: Using NTL Broadband with Linux (Ian Douglas)
by David Howe 03 Aug '02

03 Aug '02

> It might be worth digging a bit deeper into the > 'contract' > The reason why they dont like you to use Linux is > becaus Linux tends to use Masquerading rather than the > Proxy that is common with W$. NO, accoring to the Telewest Blueyonder installer (who was a cool techy not just a jobsworth) that installed mine its because Microsoft own 26% of NTL and therefore just "don't support" Linux. http://www.xciv.org/byhsi/ is a handy link too >> I think the sales rep said they currently recommend "Terayon TeraJet >> 21= > 0" >> cable modems. NTL provide you with a Motorola Surfboard cable modem - this is a good thing if you're technically minded becuase there are plenty of resources on the net to tell you how to get a little more than you're paying for out of your modem (I know a 15 year old kid in Essex on NTL getting 2GB) but of course this is not something I would condone ;) I myself have Telewest Blueyonder connected to an old piece of junk 133MHz Intel running as a smoothwall router www.smoothwall.org - I let the installer set up on a pc with windows on it then transferred the NIC to the crappy box and installed smoothwall to maintain the MAC address. Best regards, Dave

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24/7 dialup access
by Ashley 03 Aug '02

03 Aug '02

I have at last decided to change from metered dialup access to unmetered. Can anyone recommend a good isp with reliable connection, no engaged tones, etc. I'm using pipex atm, which have given me very few problems, but with the problems of their parent company Worldcom... -- Ashley T. Howes Ph.D. http://www.ashleyhowes.com "When all the animals of this world are gone, man will die of loneliness"

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Re: [Alug] Using NTL Broadband with Linux
by Laurie Brown 03 Aug '02

03 Aug '02

Ian Douglas wrote: > > I currently have a spare hard disk with windoze already installed on it > which I can temporarily put in the firewall PC for the registration process. That'll work... It will make things simpler. > I think the sales rep said they currently recommend "Terayon TeraJet 210" > cable modems. I know nothing about those. You'd better be sure they do RJ45! > Found the DHCP Mini-HowTo. Will print it out and start reading it later > today. DHCP is easy, frankly. The firewall needs to run dhcpcd (the client) to talk to NTL. My IP address has only changed once in more than a year. One of the good things about dhcpcd is it polls NTL every 3 hours and renews the lease so it never expires. > The NTL sales rep eagerly rang back last night, still as clueless as before, > but this time he offered me free installation if I signed up there and then > so I went ahead and booked it up for 14 August. From what I could gather > all the engineer will do is install a cable modem socket, give me a list of > companies from whom I can obtain a modem, then disappear out of the door. > If I want him to bring a modem with him and setup my PC for me (Windoze PCs > only) then there is a £50 installation charge. I chose the D.I.Y route. I rent my CM from NTL, a decision made because I knew that new models were being deployed in some places and I wanted a free upgrade. I got a new one! The engineers were very helpful, put the cable end where I wanted it, made me up an extra long cable for inside, and dropped off the CM. I did the rest. It isn't worth £50! > Thanks for all your help and advice Laurie, My pleasure. I wish I had more time to help more. I'm in Ipswich, BTW. Cheers, Laurie. -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Laurie Brown laurie(a)brownowl.com PGP key at http://pgpkeys.mit.edu:11371 ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: [Alug] Getting programs to run
by Ricardo Campos 03 Aug '02

03 Aug '02

> Where do I > go searching for these missing files? Heh, I'm SO glad I use a non-rpm based distro. try freshrpms.net and www.rpmfind.net Or use the mandrake package manager. Remember u can add internet sites as sources to it. Ricardo -- Get your free email from www.linuxmail.org Powered by Outblaze

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