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[CROSS-POSTED] freed.in 2007 -- Call for Papers extended
by Raj Mathur 14 Aug '07

14 Aug '07

Hi, Due to feedback on the complexity of the speaker registration process, we have decided to extend the Call for Papers for freed.in 2007 to August 16, 2007. The speaker registration is at: http://conf.freed.in/index.php/freed/freed/user/account?source=%2Findex.php… [URL may wrap] and a small HOWTO on registering as a speaker as available at: http://wiki.linux-delhi.org/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Freedel2007/ConferenceRegist… If you still have questions, don't hesitate to mail: mailto:info@freed.in Please disseminate this CfP as widely as possible. ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT --------------------- freed.in - New Delhi 2007 - September 28-29 freed.in isn't just a Linux conference. It is a technical conference about Free Software and related topics, held annually in New Delhi. We invite submissions on any Free Software related subject; from Linux and the BSDs to OpenOffice.org, from networking to audio-visual magic, from deep hacks to Creative Commons. Important dates * Submissions open: July 15, 2007 * Submission deadline: August 16, 2007 * Email notifications from review committee: August 20, 2007 * Conference begins: September 28, 2007 Presentations being accepted We are accepting proposals for two different types of presentation: you can submit a proposal for a talk or a tutorial. If in doubt, you want to submit a talk proposal rather than a tutorial proposal. Call for Papers Talks are the main part of the conference: a series of presentations on Free Software related subjects. This year there will be 20-30 presentations. Presenters will be given a 50 minute slot, which includes up to 10 minutes for questions. The main programme also has 8 tutorial slots. Tutorials are longer and more interactive presentations, with slots lasting for 160 minutes, giving the speaker time to interact with the audience. Proposals for tutorials should be clear about the level of expertise required of the audience. Most presentations and tutorials will be technical in nature, but proposals for presentations on other aspects of Free Software and Free Culture, such as educational and cultural aspects are welcome. Topics Submissions related to the following topics are welcome: * General Papers (very strict accept policy!) * System Administration * Collaboration and Communication * Scientific and Research Tools * Native Language Computing * Legal Aspects of FLOSS The main site for the conference: http://freed.in/ Conference registration and paper submission site: http://conf.freed.in/ Please contact info(a)freed.in if you have any questions. Regards, -- Raju -- Raj Mathur raju(a)kandalaya.org http://kandalaya.org/ Freedom in Technology & Software || September 2007 || http://freed.in/ GPG: 78D4 FC67 367F 40E2 0DD5 0FEF C968 D0EF CC68 D17F It is the mind that moves

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RE:Grub error 17,cannot boot into Ubuntu
by Easwar Hariharan 13 Aug '07

13 Aug '07

@Rony: > If you could put up your query again in a simple way, point wise, it may > get more replies. :) Well,I tried to give the paramount things,namely what I did before the stuff happened,what happened,what I tried and what is the present situation.I'm sorry if it became unreadable. > > This site is usefull too. > > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RecoveringUbuntuAfterInstallingWindows?ac… If you read my original post,you would find that I've already reinstalled Grub from Ubuntu Live CD.The problem is that Grub tells me it cannot mount the partition it itself is on! @JTD > Have you tried the console method i posted? what was the result. I tried and the result was posted to the list.I tried some variations too.For your benefit: "Boot unsuccessful. /dev/hda7(/ for Ubuntu) had vmlinuz as symlink to boot/vmlinuz- 2.6.20-16-generic and a vmlinuz.old as symlink to boot/vmlinuz- 2.6.20-15-generic,both owned by root and 777 permissions. Similarly,initrd.img was symlink to boot/initrd.img-2.6.20-15-generic and initrd.img.old was symlink to boot/initrd.img- 2.6.20-15-generic,again owned by root and 777 permissions. I tried root=/dev/hda7 and root=/dev/hda5 with root (hd0,4).I also deleted the above symlinks in chroot mode because my /boot partition is not automount in my Ubuntu fstab and there's no use of symlinks which point to a file on a partition which is not mounted.Hopefully,that's not wrong. :P" > > PS:I was thinking of moving my /var/cache/apt/archives to my > > > /home partition and fresh install w/o touching the /home > > > partition in case nothing works out.Is that a good idea? > > I have yet to see an install which could not be booted with grub. > Here you see one. ;) Regards, Easwar

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[News] End of SCO, is Novell the next one, or will be straight Microsoft ?
by Sudhir Gandotra ( सुधीर गन्दोत ्रा ) 13 Aug '07

13 Aug '07

http://www.forbes.com/2007/08/12/sco-novell-suit-biz-tech-cz_dl_0812bizsco.… Big 'No' To SCO Daniel Lyons, 08.12.07, 10:44 PM ET At long last, the SCO Group's ugly, often farcical legal crusade against Linux appears to be over. SCO has spent four and a half years arguing that it owns the copyrights to Unix, and that the free Linux operating system includes code stolen from Unix. Its claims suffered what is likely a death blow Friday when a judge in Utah ruled that SCO does not, in fact, own the copyrights to Unix. SCO issued a statement saying it would carry on with other claims against Novell (nasdaq: NOVL - news - people ), and hinted that it might try to appeal Friday’s ruling. Passionate fans of Linux, a free operating system developed collaboratively by programmers from around the world, have argued from the start that SCO’s claims lacked any merit. On pro-Linux Web sites, they’ve been celebrating since Friday, viewing the ruling as vindication. For SCO, it’s a fizzle of an ending to a case that began with loads of bluster and bravado. In March 2003, SCO Group (nasdaq: SCOX - news - people ), a tiny company based in Lindon, Utah, sued IBM (nyse: IBM - news - people ), claiming IBM took code from Unix and put it into Linux. SCO also warned hundreds of customers that they might be in legal trouble for using Linux. The suit got more complicated when Novell, an IBM ally, stepped forward and said that Novell, not SCO, actually owned the Unix copyrights. Novell had licensed Unix to SCO’s predecessor company, and SCO argued that in this transaction it had picked up the copyrights to Unix. Novell, however, claimed it had retained copyrights to Unix code. Before SCO could pursue its case against IBM it had to sue Novell to establish its ownership of the Unix copyrights. The trial was set to begin in September. But on Friday a federal court judge issued a summary judgment declaring that Novell owns the copyrights. In a statement, SCO said it was “obviously disappointed with the ruling,” but also indicated it intends to carry on with its lawsuit against Novell. “Although the district judge ruled in Novell's favor on important issues, the case has not yet been fully vetted by the legal system and we will continue to explore our options with respect to how we move forward from here.” Novell, in a statement, said: “The court's ruling has cut out the core of SCO's case and, as a result, eliminates SCO's threat to the Linux community based upon allegations of copyright infringement of UNIX. We are extremely pleased with the outcome.” IBM did not respond to a request for comment before this story was published. SCO’s claims against Linux angered the passionate fans of the free operating system, prompting pickets outside SCO’s offices and loads of heated invective. Linux is arguably the biggest thing to happen in computing in the past 20 years. Its fans are celebrating now. -- Peace, Force & Joy! Sudhir Gandotra. +91-98101-20918 / +91-93124-65666 OpenLX : B-220/2, II-III floors, Savitri Nagar, New Delhi 110017 OpenLX Linux OS, Linux Training, Support, Services, Product Development Legal.Software @ Fractional Cost : http://openlx.com http://kalculate.com - Linux based Accounting-Inventory

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Re: [Fsf-friends] Tmes of India article on Free Software Movement
by Roshan 12 Aug '07

12 Aug '07

--- alpesh gajbe wrote: > I am forwarding a link of an article in today's i.e. > 11st August 2007 Times > of India on Free Software Movement. http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=VE9JTS8yMDA3LzA4LzExI0… Wow! I'm a bit curious to know who's at the (front) centre of the image. I have seen and met others. :-? -- FSF of India Associate Fellow - http://www.gnu.org.in ubunturos @ freenode 5, 50, 500, 5000 - Store unlimited mails in your inbox. Go to http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html

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Re:[RESOLVED]Grub error 17,cannot boot into Ubuntu
by Easwar Hariharan 12 Aug '07

12 Aug '07

Hi all, Turned out that most probably the ext2 fs on the /boot partition was corrupted.Deletion of partition followed up by remaking with ext3 fs and restoration of kernel,init files and grub got rid of the error and everything is back to normal again. Regards, Easwar

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CDs Wanted page updated
by Roshan 11 Aug '07

11 Aug '07

List, http://db.glug-bom.org/wiki/index.php/CDs_Wanted The page has been updated with a recent entry of Mepis. If someone has a copy of it please get contact details from the above page. -- FSF of India Associate Fellow - http://www.gnu.org.in ubunturos @ freenode Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php/

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Re: Anyone interested in OpenMoko Mobile Phone
by Saurabh Mehta 11 Aug '07

11 Aug '07

> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Shakthi Kannan" <shakthimaan(a)gmail.com> > It does have a stable OS, and the basic applications that are shipped > with the phone work. > > It is quite stable, you can send SMS messages, you can make phone > calls with the dialer, bluetooth works, the microSD card works, > madplay works on the phone for listening to songs. > > SK > Shakthi Kannan > http://www.shakthimaan.com Many thanks for all members for replying. Shakthi, do you really have GTA01 model with you? In that case you are few of the lucky ones to have it. As of today, they are sold out and will be shipping next lot by Sept 10! I would like to know more about your experience with the product. Will it fine if we buy "Developer Version" now and then upgrade OS once its released in october? Shipping cost is now reduced a lot from 90$ to 60$. Sharing shipping cost with 3 pieces, each will cost around 13250 which is quiet affordable. Back to original question, anyone interested in buying "Developer Version" and sharing shipping cost? Read more about "Developer Version" before making up mind. http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Developer_preview -- Keep Smiling and Mailing, Regards, Saurabh

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Anyone interested in OpenMoko Mobile Phone
by Saurabh Mehta 11 Aug '07

11 Aug '07

> From: "Rajeev R. K." < rajeevrk(a)gmail.com> > To: "GNU/Linux Users Group, Mumbai, India" <linuxers(a)mm.glug-bom.org > > Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:01:48 +0530 > Subject: Re: [ILUG-BOM] Anyone interested in OpenMoko Mobile Phone > > Interesting. > i've been looking at that phone already, the only problem being that i'm a > cdma user. But i may buy the phone for my dad :) > Do let me know once you have any further info > > Regards > Rajeev > Hi Rajeev, Thanks for the reply. You might have noted that current release is Developer Version Release, it doesn't have stable OS and working applications. But with moderate hardware, its priced currently at 300$. I presume father would need a properly working phone. If you need fully working OpenMoko, you can wait till October and getter retail version at 450$ with better hardware or even you can get Linux based Motorola ROKR E6 currently at INR 14000/- with 1 GB Card. If you are interested in the developer version and jumping into upgrading OS in October, do let me know. I am happy with hardware that current model as its priced 300$, won't be interested in paying 450$ for little better hardware. Anyone knows whether Linux on Motorola ROKR E6 is upgradeable? -- Keep Smiling and Mailing, Regards, Saurabh

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spamassassin ----not functioning right !!!
by Agnello George 11 Aug '07

11 Aug '07

HI . I have configured a postfix mailserver with amivisd new along with spamassisn and clamav . When sending a mail frm agnello.dsouza(a)gmail.com to agnello(a)niteshn.com my gamil account as per the headers only amavisd scans the mail ( see headers bellow ) there is no spam check ( eg X-Sam-Score: 2.612 ) ################################################################## Return-Path: <agnello.dsouza(a)gmail.com> X-Original-To: agnello(a)niteshn.info Delivered-To: support(a)niteshn.info Received: from localhost (unknown [127.0.0.1]) by server3.postfixtest.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0BA4E7E026 for <agnello(a)niteshn.info>; Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:00:08 +0000 (UTC) X-Virus-Scanned: amavisd-new at localhost Received: from server3.postfixtest.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (server3.postfixtest.com [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with ESMTP id TmQ-b9addErP for <agnello(a)niteshn.info>; Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:59:34 -0400 (EDT) Received: from mu-out-0910.google.com (mu-out-0910.google.com [209.85.134.185]) by server3.postfixtest.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2B1287DEA2 for <agnello(a)niteshn.info>; Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:59:30 -0400 (EDT) Received: by mu-out-0910.google.com with SMTP id i10so1444223mue for <agnello(a)niteshn.info>; Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:26:28 -0700 (PDT) DKIM-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=gmail.com; s=beta; h=domainkey-signature:received:received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:mime-version:content-type:content-transfer-encoding:content-disposition; b=iFFBLlun9Yt+nLydOFDpJa9Bj7SEt73dXELwwqfiZqi+iDwb9gFlQ7+3hl1sLWTFaeR8H+O/GdrdSoDyePAVV8hdkY4Wn+heLP1KUPUc2H7mBjeSb7WNudQpstG3nyYS99nasrvhorSljlBpwUpBG4Pt7V+GMW+1wJtq4oaQM5o= DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; c=nofws; d=gmail.com; s=beta; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:mime-version:content-type:content-transfer-encoding:content-disposition; b=GAJpOP7xU80OHx+sQ9ZxhXtwMdPr9JSiNWIViIZ4QodGPJ22KXmV7YqQB9REV6tIajml4AcWfqhh5Yll19ZJ8vsQm+wd9OYh6ztZQlUk/dmN4G/bJQjOLGAxeG0Ydb9Ow+egKpqBf70achdwsVT1i++nf8QXSDiQYF8kHS4x5UE= Received: by 10.78.145.5 with SMTP id s5mr1626494hud.1186827988171; Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:26:28 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.78.204.19 with HTTP; Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:26:28 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: <8c6878890708110326k1f0d7b05g64826232aa1439f2(a)mail.gmail.com> Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:56:28 +0530 From: "Agnello George" <agnello.dsouza(a)gmail.com> To: agnello(a)niteshn.info Subject: test MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline #################################################################### the spamd process is running ( see log bellow ) ################################################################# [root@server3 config]# ps -aux |grep spam Warning: bad syntax, perhaps a bogus '-'? See /usr/share/doc/procps-3.2.5/FAQ root 3454 0.7 8.9 55512 14136 ? Ss 16:06 0:04 /usr/bin/spamd -d -c -m5 -H -r /var/run/spamassassin/spamd.pid root 3460 0.0 8.6 55512 13632 ? S 16:06 0:00 spamd child root 3461 0.0 8.5 55512 13576 ? S 16:06 0:00 spamd child root 3462 0.0 8.5 55512 13548 ? S 16:06 0:00 spamd child root 3463 0.0 8.6 55512 13728 ? S 16:06 0:00 spamd child root 3464 0.0 8.9 55512 14240 ? S 16:06 0:00 spamd child root 3583 0.0 0.4 3760 704 pts/0 S+ 16:15 0:00 grep spam ################################################################# I can understand what is the problem Your advice would be greatly appreciated . -- Warm Regards Agnello . G .Dsouza www.agnellogeorge.blogspot.com

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mutt -f maildir issues!!!!
by Agnello George 11 Aug '07

11 Aug '07

Hi All I have set up a mail server - postfix ,the home dir for each user /home/vmail/domain.com/user1 Now if i want to use mutt ( a command line mail client ) how would i be able to use it ? Since i dont have a "mbox" or "maildir " . [root@server3 config]# ls -la /home/vmail/quali.co.in/suhas/ total 96 drwx------ 9 vmail vmail 4096 Aug 10 16:20 . drwx------ 8 vmail vmail 4096 Aug 9 16:10 .. drwx------ 2 vmail vmail 4096 Aug 10 16:17 courierimapkeywords -rw-r--r-- 1 vmail vmail 36 Aug 10 16:17 courierimapsubscribed -rw-r--r-- 1 vmail vmail 70 Aug 10 16:17 courierimapuiddb -rw-r--r-- 1 vmail vmail 89 Aug 10 16:20 courierpop3dsizelist drwx------ 2 vmail vmail 4096 Aug 10 15:15 cur drwx------ 6 vmail vmail 4096 Aug 10 16:17 .Drafts drwx------ 2 vmail vmail 4096 Aug 10 15:15 new drwx------ 6 vmail vmail 4096 Aug 10 16:17 .Sent drwx------ 2 vmail vmail 4096 Aug 10 16:17 tmp drwx------ 6 vmail vmail 4096 Aug 10 16:17 .Trash awaiting suggestions soon. -- Warm Regards Agnello . G .Dsouza www.agnellogeorge.blogspot.com

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