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Montana: recursive delete based on prefix
by Trevor Cordes 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Here's my program that will easily, recursively delete all files with a certain prefix. I use .# for recoverable delete (if anyone wants my matching rm command, I call "r", let me know). Montana, you'll want to switch file_prefix to '._'. You'll also want to set $not_trevor=1 so it doesn't do some extra features I use with my r. #!/usr/bin/perl -w # # v2.1 by Trevor Cordes # set the first 2 vars below first; # you may need to change the perl, bash path references # recursively deletes files that have a certain prefix (eg .#); # recurses from the current dir if no args given, or from the given # directory arg(s); # dir args cannot have spaces (currently, but would be easy to fix); # should be safe for recursed files/dirs with spaces/newlines in name; # deletions are recursive! so if a dir has the prefix then all sub- # dirs/files will be rm'd too! # -o days only expunge files r'd more than <days> days ago # -q quiet: don't output normal one-line-per-file status $file_prefix='.#'; # set to the file prefix you want to delete, BE CAREFUL! $not_trevor =0; # set to 1 if you are not me # and not using this to expunge r'd files # disables the -o option $ENV{'SHELL'}='/bin/bash'; use Getopt::Std; getopts('qo:',\%opts); $dir='.'; $dir=join(' ',@ARGV) if @ARGV; $quiet=($opts{'q'}?1:0); $olderthan=($opts{'o'} and $opts{'o'}>0) ? time-($opts{'o'}*86400) : time+100000; # fudge a time way in the future print "Expunging <$dir>...\n" if !$quiet; die if !$file_prefix; # sanity check! system "find $dir -depth -xdev -name '$file_prefix*' -print0 " .($not_trevor ?'' :"| perl -n0e 'print if !/~(\\d+)~\\d+~\\d+\\000?\$/ or \$1<$olderthan' " ) ."| xargs --no-run-if-empty --null /bin/rm -r ".($quiet?'':'-v');

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Really Old (antique) computer, Victor 9000
by John Lange 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

This is a bit off topic but I'm wondering what suggestions people have for old computers that have slight historical significance? I have, still in good working order (just booted it last weekend), a Victor 9000. There is a write up on it here: http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=210 (side note: On that historical page, some of you might recognize the name Michael Gillespie who used to run a company here in Winnipeg called "Gray Research" in the Grain Exchange building dedicated to writing software for the Victor 9000. But I digress..) This particular machine holds a special attachment for me because I wrote (with some help from Greg Moeller & Bruce Walzer, also of Grey Research) and operated a BBS on it (the Twilight Zone). Anyhow, I've finally decided I'd like to get rid of it but I can't stand the thought of just dumping it in a Landfill (assuming they'd even let me do that). Anyone have any alternative suggestions? -- John Lange http://www.johnlange.ca

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Linux Developer Position(s) Available
by Gerald Brandt 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Norscan Instruments is looking for a Linux Embedded Software Developer. We currently have a contract position available for approximately 160 hours of work. The contract position involves modifying existing C and C++ source code for a project written in 2000 to extend functionality. Some of the work will be C based cgi applications for web based access. We currently have a full time position available. Depending on start date, the above contract could be included in this position. Intermediate Embedded Developer ------------------------------- As an embedded developer, you will be responsible for gathering requirements and designing/implementing solutions that fit within specified architectures. You are able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with team members. You are experienced in C++, preferably in an embedded Linux development environment. Ideally, you have 5 to 7 years of experience in embedded systems. You have experience using a formal software development process and using object oriented design techniques in your solutions. Experience with SNMP, Linux Kernel driver development and ARM processors will be considered assets. Please reply to: gerald.brandt(a)norscan.com

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MUUG Meeting, April 14, 7:30pm -- Xubuntu on a Mini-ITX System
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 07 Apr '09

07 Apr '09

The Manitoba UNIX User Group (MUUG) will be holding its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14. The meeting topic for this month is as follows: Xubuntu on a Mini-ITX Single-Board System Single-board PC's are becoming increasingly small, cheap and plentiful. The Mini-ITX motherboard offers almost everything you need to set up a basic system running a scaled-down or full-featured Linux distribution. Just add an enclosure, power supply and disk, and you're good to go. But there may be a few "gotchas" along the way. In this interactive demo presentation, Scott Balneaves, from Legal Aid Manitoba, will bring a few surplus Epia 5000 Mini-ITX motherboards along. In his demo, he plans to do the following: 1. Step through the mobo's features, identifying pinouts for headers, etc. 2. Install a mobo in a case, demonstrating connecting PSU, disk, cdrom, etc. 3. Install Xubuntu on the system. The group holds its general meetings at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of every month from September to June. (There are no meetings in July and August.) Meetings are open to the general public; you don't have to be a MUUG member to attend. ********************************************************************** Please note our meeting location: The IBM offices, at 400 Ellice Ave. (between Edmonton and Kennedy). When you arrive, you will have to sign in at the reception desk, and then wait for someone to take you (in groups) to the meeting room. Please try to arrive by about 7:15pm, so the meeting can start promptly at 7:30pm. Don't be late, or you may not get in. (But don't come too early either, since security may not be there to let you in before 7:15 or so.) Non-members may be required to show photo ID at the security desk. Limited parking is available for free on the street, either on Ellice Ave. or on some of the intersecting streets. Indoor parking is also available nearby, at Portage Place, for $3.00 for the evening. Bicycle parking is available in a bike rack under video surveillance located behind the building on Webb Place. ********************************************************************** For more information about MUUG, and its monthly meetings, check out their Web server: http://www.muug.mb.ca/ Help us promote this month's meeting, by putting this poster up on your workplace bulletin board or other suitable public message board: http://www.muug.mb.ca/meetings/MUUGmeeting.pdf -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)muug.mb.ca> Manitoba UNIX User Group Web: http://www.muug.mb.ca/ PO Box 130 St-Boniface Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg MB CANADA R2H 3B4 Fax: (204)474-7609

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CRTC’s online consultation on Internet traffic management
by John Lange 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

The CRTC has setup a web site to consult the public about throttling. There is even a youtube video from the CRTC... I know you're thinking "the CRTC knows about YouTube?!", but it's for real: http://isppractices.econsultation.ca/ There is even a place to post comments. Press Release: http://crtc.gc.ca/eng/news/releases/2009/r090331.htm If you haven't already made your thoughts known to the CRTC, now is your chance. -- John Lange http://www.johnlange.ca

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10 open source books worth downloading
by Bill Reid 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Interesting list by Alastair Otter of open source books about Linux. http://www.tectonic.co.za/?p=4491 Enjoy, Bill

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Fwd: looking for AIX Administrator
by Gilbert E. Detillieux 30 Mar '09

30 Mar '09

FYI... -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Board] looking for AIX Administrator Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:18:50 -0400 From: George Muenz <georgem(a)tes.net> Hi I am looking for an AIX Administrator for a 1 year contract in Winnipeg, in case you know of anyone. Thanks George Muenz Senior Consultant TES - The Employment Solution 1-866-412-0377 ext. 2046 604-707-9018 ext. 2046 Fax: 1-866-260-8247 www.tes.net <http://www.tes.net/> This e-mail transmission may contain confidential or legally privileged information that is intended only for the individual or entity named in the e-mail address. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or reliance upon the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail transmission in error, please reply to the sender, so that we may resend it to the proper destination and then please delete the message from your in-box. The sender does not accept liability for any errors, omissions, corruption or viruses in the contents of this message, or in any attachments.

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Fwd: Easy Peasy Compatibility List could use your LUG's help
by Gilbert E. Detillieux 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

Easy Peasy (formerly Ubuntu Eee)is an Ubuntu-based distribution for netbooks. They're looking for users of various netbooks to install it, try it out, and report results for their compatibility list. If you're interested, read on... -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Easy Peasy Compatibility List could use your LUG's help Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:49:09 +0300 From: Joshua <jazzedupj0sh(a)gmail.com> To: undisclosed-recipients:; Hello LUG Admin, The Easy Peasy Compatibility list could really use some input from your LUG members. Some of your members probably are owners of netbooks, which may be listed on our compatibility list. Unfortunately we don't have enough data about how they work with Easy Peasy. Our aim is to get Easy Peasy working out-of-the-box on every netbook in the market. Would you be willing to help us out with this? If yes, then please follow these simple instructions to input your details. http://www.geteasypeasy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1303 We would really appreciate your help. I hope you will inform all the members of your LUG too. Thanks :) Joshua

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Bootable CD with partition editor
by Mike Pfaiffer 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

I'm looking to find (as the title says) a bootable CD with a partition editor/resizer. We have a couple potentials in the Lab already. I won't know until I get in tomorrow if the program is already on them. If they are not there then I'd like to bring one in for tomorrow. The CDs we have are Kubuntu 8.10 and the Trinity Rescue Kit. The plan is to do some installs from disk archives of a small hard drive and expand the partition after the installation. If this works out it could save hours of work. Later Mike

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Fwd: AIX Administrator required - Calgary or Edmonton
by Gilbert E. Detillieux 20 Mar '09

20 Mar '09

FYI... -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Board] AIX Administrator required - Calgary or Edmonton Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:53:44 -0400 From: George Muenz <georgem(a)tes.net> I wonder if you could disseminate to your members. Our client is seeking an experienced AIX Administrator for a long term contract in Calgary. Start is ASAP Required Skills: This resource will need in depth Unix(AIX), LDAP, P Series Virtualization, HACMP, Edgeserver skills and knowledge of VIO Thanks George Muenz Senior Consultant TES - The Employment Solution georgem(a)tes.net <mailto:georgem@tes.net> 1-866-412-0377 ext. 2046 604-707-9018 ext. 2046 Fax: 1-866-260-8247 www.tes.net <http://www.tes.net/> This e-mail transmission may contain confidential or legally privileged information that is intended only for the individual or entity named in the e-mail address. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or reliance upon the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail transmission in error, please reply to the sender, so that we may resend it to the proper destination and then please delete the message from your in-box. The sender does not accept liability for any errors, omissions, corruption or viruses in the contents of this message, or in any attachments.

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