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gull
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response 25 of 139:
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Jan 10 20:08 UTC 2006 |
I suddenly realized today why cron was using the wrong time zone -- I
never restarted it after changing /etc/localtime. I made that change
when I set the machine up in my new apartment, five months ago, but
didn't reboot afterwards. This dawned on me when we had a power outage
last night and I realized upsmon's log messages were all in the wrong
time zone, too.
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kingjon
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response 26 of 139:
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Jan 12 23:23 UTC 2006 |
I had a help request (from a Macedonian who didn't speak much English -- the
conversation broke up after about three iterations of "I don't understand")
asking how to set up a "bnc for irc". The only web definitions I found for
"bnc" were various sorts of cable connectors -- physical objects. Does anyone
have any idea what he or she might have been talking about?
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tod
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response 27 of 139:
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Jan 12 23:42 UTC 2006 |
Tony Almeida wants a socket from CTU into Division, Edgar.
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marcvh
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response 28 of 139:
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Jan 12 23:57 UTC 2006 |
Actors in 24 often complain that the process of memorizing their various
technobabble lines, and delivering them quickly so as to explain to the
audience what's going on without interrupting the pacing, is somewhat
challenging to them.
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aruba
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response 29 of 139:
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Jan 13 01:34 UTC 2006 |
Re #26: I don't know what a bnc is, but I do know that only members have
access to IRC on Grex.
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kingjon
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response 30 of 139:
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Jan 13 01:44 UTC 2006 |
So do I, for that matter, but I'd forgotten it in the conversation -- what I
did remember to say was that any sort of server, "bot", or "bouncer" isn't
allowed at all.
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bhoward
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response 31 of 139:
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Jan 13 01:56 UTC 2006 |
bnc was probably short for psybnc. "bnc" is short for a 'bouncer.'
A bnc acts as a proxy for irc, allowing you to hide your real IP
address and offers some protection against the script kiddies who
decide they don't like you and start attacking your IP address or
more specifically, your connection into irc.
It is definitely not welcome on grex, nor will it it work but that
doesn't stop hoards of newusers from coming in and trying anyways.
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kingjon
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response 32 of 139:
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Jan 13 02:02 UTC 2006 |
That's what I thought. (s/hoards/hordes/, surely?)
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tod
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response 33 of 139:
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Jan 13 05:01 UTC 2006 |
re #28
I thought the whole streaming video of a captured Secretary of State in order
to embed a worm into nuke facilities was pretty intriguing. I'd actually
encountered some ugly IIS at FermiII once upon a time so it was not far off
the mark of feasibility.
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bhoward
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response 34 of 139:
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Jan 13 05:44 UTC 2006 |
I kent spel.
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keesan
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response 35 of 139:
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Jan 13 15:18 UTC 2006 |
Jon, send me any Macedonians, I speak the language (not that I could have
helped in this case).
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twenex
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response 36 of 139:
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Jan 13 15:21 UTC 2006 |
How much does USPS charge to send Macedonians?
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tod
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response 37 of 139:
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Jan 13 16:04 UTC 2006 |
About the same as pistaccios
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kingjon
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response 38 of 139:
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Jan 13 19:08 UTC 2006 |
Re #35: "mesg -h y" to make yourself available to field help requests. (Since
you're somewhat experienced in Linux, which is a Unix clone, and in the BBS,
you should be able to handle helpees as well as most anyone.)
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bhoward
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response 39 of 139:
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Jan 14 03:39 UTC 2006 |
Yep. Most help seekers I speak with either want:
* help setting up Eggdrop/Psybnc
* basic guidance on how to edit files
* instructions on how to, get into (or out of) bbs
* details on how to gain access to outbound tcp
I also usually end up teaching them the "o" protocol
so they know went it is their turn to speak during a
write session.
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kingjon
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response 40 of 139:
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Jan 14 03:56 UTC 2006 |
Most that I've encountered want to know how to get to and/or use the shell
(with a handful wanting this for the purpose of setting up servers of some
kind) -- the main problem is that the "menu" seems to be counterintuitive to
them. (It makes perfect sense to me, but then again I've used it off and on for
*years*.)
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jep
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response 41 of 139:
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Jan 18 17:02 UTC 2006 |
It appears I am going to be running cable TV to several more rooms in
my house. (Sigh.) I noticed when looking at supplies that there are
two kinds of cable; there's a more expensive kind which is labeled
as "digital cable" or "high def cable". In a few years, we all go
digital, so I want to know, do I need to install this "digital" cable?
If it's needed, I would rather get it done now than have to redo my
cable in a couple of years.
Thanks!
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tod
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response 42 of 139:
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Jan 18 17:55 UTC 2006 |
re #42
You should be able to simply use the indoor cable you can buy in bulk off the
reel at ACE Hardware. There's nothing magical going on other than how they
label it..though keep an eye on impedance. The cable between the receiver
and TV is a different Ohm rating than that of which comes from the cable
company into your house. Otherwise, knock yourself out.
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marcvh
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response 43 of 139:
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Jan 18 18:00 UTC 2006 |
What's important is that it be good cable; typically what you want is RG6/U
quad-shield (RG59 is not good enough; RG11/U is likely overkill.) It
doesn't matter whether it's labeled "digital" or not, that's just a
marketing term with no technical meaning in this context.
It's also important that you get good connectors (F-type, and crimp-on
is generally regarded as better than twist-on, probably want a rubber
seal if they're going to be exposed to water) and splitters (they should
be 2-way and clean up to 1 GHz.)
Remember that every time you split the signal you make it weaker,
particularly with analog cable. If the quality was OK with 1 set but is
bad when you add more, you likely need to add a drop amp to boost the
signal before it's split. Don't use the cheap junk amps they sell at
Home Depot or Radio Shack.
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jep
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response 44 of 139:
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Jan 18 18:17 UTC 2006 |
How would I know the difference between a good signal amplifier and
a "cheap junk amp"?
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tod
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response 45 of 139:
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Jan 18 18:19 UTC 2006 |
You don't. Just hang on to the receipt if you get the amp from Radio Shack
and if it doesn't do the job then return it and try a higher end model.
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marcvh
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response 46 of 139:
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Jan 18 18:56 UTC 2006 |
A good amplifier will support the full signal range from 5-1000 MHz and
a passive return (which lets data flow in the other direction, e.g. for
a cable modem or a set-top-box that does VOD and PPV.) Typically it
will also support a "power inserter" which allows you to place the amp
in a location where there isn't an electrical outlet nearby.
I've had good luck with the Electroline brand, which is available from
cabletvamps.com (but sometimes available cheaper on eBay.) Their web
site also has a fair amount of other useful info. But try it without an
amp first -- you may not need one at all.
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tod
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response 47 of 139:
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Jan 18 18:58 UTC 2006 |
re #46
What is a good brand for satellite tv cable amplifier/splitters?
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rcurl
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response 48 of 139:
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Jan 18 19:03 UTC 2006 |
I've split my incoming signal twice, one between the cable modem and the video
devices, and again between the VCR and TV. No problems, but of course problems
depend upon signal levels, equipment sensitivities, and impedance matching,
and these worked out for me.
Is there equipment available to distribute the cable signal wirelessly? There
is to distribute single channel PAL or NTSC signals. It would cost more than
running cables, of course, but there may be a lot of time and trouble involved
in running cables.
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marcvh
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response 49 of 139:
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Jan 18 19:11 UTC 2006 |
Re #47, dunno, ask twinkie.
I know of wireless devices for single channels (baseband) but not for
broadband.
Your VCR also has another splitter built-in (which is how it can
send the signal on depending on the "VCR/TV" switch.) Other big
factors are screen size (a picture that looks fine on a 19" set
may look horrible on a 60" set) and your individual tolerance of
snow and ghosting and such.
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