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WEB Cam Server
by Amichai Rotman 31 May '05

31 May '05

Hi All, I would like to setup a WebCam server for a relative of mine who started a kindergarden. He wants to be able to see who is comming / passing outside for security and ID purposes. I thought I could install some WebCam server distro on an old PIII machine, connect a couple of USB WebCams to it, hook it to a broadband internet connection and - presto ! I thought it would be cool to offer the parents to take a peek at their kids while theyŕe napping... Any suggestions? * Hardware Configuration (WebCams, PC) * Distro, Software... * Tips / Tricks / Pitfalls Thanks, -- :====================================================:. Amichai Rotman UIN#: 6401746 Registered Linux User#: 201192 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE READ: http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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FC3 on a VirtualPC needs PPTP support...
by Bo Berglund 31 May '05

31 May '05

I installed Fedora Core in a VirtualPC box on an XP-Pro with 1 gig RAM. It has been done because I need both Windows and Linux development environments basically at the same time. But to get at the sources from the Linux box I also need CVS access to the corporate server and this can only happen if I am inside the local LAN via a VPN tunnel. CVS is not channeled through the firewall. The VPN tunnel is served by a Windows2000 server with RRAS and it implements the PPTP protocol. So my best guess is that I should install PPTP support into FC3 and then go from there. I found this link in previous posts: http://pptpclient.sourceforge.net/howto-fedora-core-3.phtml Here one of the early steps is to get a new kernel: kernel_ppp_mppe-0.0.5-2dkms.noarch.rpm However, in order to make FC3 run at all inside a Virtual PC box I had to install a kernel update already. Instructions were given here: http://vpc.visualwin.com/Notes/FedoraCore.3.Final.html and in step #43 one does this: rpm -i --force kernel-2.6.9-vpc.i686.rpm which I believe will install a new kernel (correct me if I am wrong). What I am worried about now is if the PPTP install procedure will invalidate the VirtualPC kernel stuff so that I won't be able to use FC3 in VPC anymore... And I don't like to start over like I have had to do several times already just to get Linux going inside the VPC shell. So I am trying to avoid a self-destruct here. Anyone any ideas? And please forgive if the questions sound dumb, I am not used to Linux at all being a mainly Windows programmer... Bo Berglund

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request to add usb mass-storage compatible camera to gphoto2 rpm
by Adam Monsen 31 May '05

31 May '05

I'm having trouble getting Fedora to automatically recognize and make mountable (create proper devices and add to /etc/fstab) my [usb mass-storage compatible] digital camera. I am assuming the best way to get this to work properly would be to add it to the database that HAL searches when identifying devices. If this _is_ the case, I would like to have my camera added to the file described below. Please advise on who/what list to contact or if I should file a bug, or what other action(s) I should take to include data for this particular camera in the gphoto2 package. The file I'm proposing a change to is /usr/share/hal/fdi/information/20thirdparty/10-camera-libgphoto2.fdi , (again, it belongs to the gphoto2 rpm). I'm using gphoto2-2.1.5-9. Here are the relevant lines that need to be added for the Leica Digilux 1 camera: <match key="usb.vendor_id" int="0x04da"> <match key="usb.product_id" int="0x2373"> <merge key="info.category" type="string">camera</merge> <append key="info.capabilities" type="strlist">camera</append> <merge key="camera.access_method" type="string">libgphoto2</merge> </match> </match> A more detailed explanation of the specific problem I'm encountering is here: http://www.ratemyimplants.com/home?browse&mode=top_25 . The manifestation of the problem is that /dev/sda1 is not mountable. Again, if this is the wrong forum, I apologize... please let me know where this topic would be more welcome.

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Upgrade to FC4 from FC3 without having to re download and then burn cds and recreate partition?
by Sam Johnson 31 May '05

31 May '05

As I said, its on the fedora d/l server, its http://download.fedora.redhat.com/pub/fedora/linux/core/test/3.92/i386/os/i… for FC4 test 3 and http://download.fedora.redhat.com/pub/fedora/linux/core/3/i386/os/images/bo… for 3 and will be http://download.fedora.redhat.com/pub/fedora/linux/core/4/i386/os/images/bo… for when 4 comes out in a couple of days. Anyone for how to do a Harddrive upgrade install? On 5/31/05, Jared Buck <JBuck814366460(a)aol.com> wrote: > On Tue, 2005-05-31 at 16:52 -0400, Sam Johnson wrote: > > Will 3MB cable work? > > > > On 5/31/05, Jared Buck <JBuck814366460(a)aol.com> wrote: > > > On Tue, 2005-05-31 at 16:04 -0400, Elliot Lee wrote: > > > > On Tue, 31 May 2005, Sam Johnson wrote: > > > > > > > > > I am very excited about the soon release of Fedora Core 4. However, I > > > > > want to upgrade from Fedora Core 3 in an easier way than doing the > > > > > procedure that is required for the first install you do, downloading > > > > > all of the ISOs, then burning them to discs, and then use Disk Druid > > > > > to erase partition (and all of my lovely data) and recreate it. > > > > > I hear of alot of people saying that they upgraded, and am curious > > > > > about how it is done. > > > > > > > > If you have a fast Internet connection, you can download boot.iso, burn it > > > > to a CD, and then kick off an HTTP install by booting off that. > > > > > > > > Without a fast 'net connection, you can download all the ISOs, and do an > > > > upgrade from them. That will save you from the repartitioning and > > > > recreating bit. > > > > > > > > Best, > > > > -- Elliot > > > > > > > > > > I have a DSL line, does that count? :) where would I find boot.isos, > > > then? > > > > > > Jared > > > > > > > > > > I'm sure any high speed line would work - yours probably will. I just > need to know where to find the "boot.iso" Elliot mentioned. Maybe you > can ask him for me? > > Jared > > -- Sam Johnson Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip. - Will Rogers -- Sam Johnson Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip. - Will Rogers

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How to *update* a Fedora Core 3 component program?
by Bo Berglund 31 May '05

31 May '05

I am new to Linux and Fedora Core 3 (installed yesterday).... When I tried the web browser I found that it is FireFox 1.0 Preview Release, so obviously I want to update it. I can get the 1.0.4 installer all right and I can unzip it too, but when I launch the install it looks like it is going to install a *new* instance of the program and this is not what I want. I want a regular software update, like when I install a new update of a program in Windows. On that platform it updates the *existing* installation instead of creating a new. One of my reasons for this is that the FireFox is available on the Applications menu in Fedora and I want to get the 1.0.4 launched from there. So these are my questions: 1) How can I *update* FireFox? 2) How can I in general uninstall programs in Fedora? 3) Should the installer not ask me to su before continuing? Bo Berglund

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disabilng selinux warnings
by Aleksandar Milivojevic 31 May '05

31 May '05

I have some NFS mounted file systems (from Solaris box). Whenever moving files between them (mv shell command), users are getting "security context not preserved" warning. I know what the warning is about, and why it is being generated. Is it possible to disable it? It's kind of confusing for the users (they think file isn't moved, so they are calling administrators about non-existing problem), and in my case really pointless. The source and destination are both mounted form Solaris boxes, so there's really not anything that could have been preserved... -- Aleksandar Milivojevic <amilivojevic(a)pbl.ca> Pollard Banknote Limited Systems Administrator 1499 Buffalo Place Tel: (204) 474-2323 ext 276 Winnipeg, MB R3T 1L7

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Unable to boot from CD with old PC need 1.44MB size file
by Farkas, Roderic R. 31 May '05

31 May '05

I will be using Fedora Core 3 at the months end but currently have Core 2 from Thompson Pub. with a Wells text I use. I have dual boot Red Hat 9.0 and Windows 200 Pro. I want instal the publishers copy) before I use it and cannot boot from the 1st CD (in a set of four). I know I'll need a small file maybe a floppy that I can start the install process from. The message I keep getting is the CD is not being found. Does anyone have a file I could use to get booted into Fedora Core 2.

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Re: memory.c - bad pmd - x86_64
by Ivan Adzhubey 31 May '05

31 May '05

Hi, This is just to confirm I am also having this same memory corruption problem with dual-Opterons on Tyan K8SPro (2882) and the latest Dave's patch has not fixed it for me either. I am VERY interested in the fix. Regards, Ivan Adzhubey > PJS = Peter J. Stieber > PJS>> here's what I get with 2.6.11-1.29_FC3smp. > > <snip></snip> > > PJS>> I noticed Christoph Franke's reply. > PJS>> It is reassuring to see someone else > PJS>> with the same problem, although I > PJS>> doubt it's reassuring for Cristophe ;-) > PJS>> > PJS>> Does the latest output help? > > DJ = Dave Jones > DJ> Hmm, not really. Need to stare at it some more. > > I really appreciate you looking into this. I will check the list > periodically for further instructions/suggestions. > > Thanks again, > Pete

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RE: fedora-list Digest, Vol 15, Issue 272
by Farkas, Roderic R. 31 May '05

31 May '05

Response to message 19. I'll be in LA at a workshop using Fedora Core 3. Demo an install on new equipment (I hope.) I asked about Core 4 and was told to wait. I just wanted to practice installation with what I had. Any idea of a net source for a floppy 1.44 MB boot, then I'll use the set of 4 CDs I have until I can acquire Core 3. -----Original Message----- From: fedora-list-bounces(a)redhat.com on behalf of fedora-list-request(a)redhat.com Sent: Tue 5/31/2005 1:29 PM To: fedora-list(a)redhat.com Cc: Subject: fedora-list Digest, Vol 15, Issue 272

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how do I make yum work?
by Michael Hennebry 31 May '05

31 May '05

After yet another fresh install of FC3, I tried to update with yum: [hennebry@24-117-46-53 ~]$ su - Password: [root@24-117-46-53 ~]# yum update You have enabled checking of packages via GPG keys. This is a good thing. However, you do not have any GPG public keys installed. You need to download the keys for packages you wish to install and install them. You can do that by running the command: rpm --import public.gpg.key For more information contact your distribution or package provider. [root@24-117-46-53 ~]# rpm --import public.gpg.key error: public.gpg.key: import read failed. [root@24-117-46-53 ~]# Now what? If the answer is RTFM, WITFM? Googling yum FAQ didn't help. -- Mike hennebry(a)web.cs.ndsu.NoDak.edu "There are three kinds of people, those who can count and those who can't."

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