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perplexing permissions problem
by Dave 10 Sep '09

10 Sep '09

Hello, I have a perplexing permissions problem that i thought i had, but it's resurfaced. I'm running CentOS 5.3 and it runs an apache web server. The permissions on the web data directory in this case /var/www/secure/data are set to 4775 owner of apache group of webdev. All users that should be allowed to place content are in the webdev group. I was under the impression that any file then placed in that directory would have a owner of apache and a group of webdev permissions of 664. Whenever a locally logged on user adds content permissions are set to 664 but owner and group membership are that of the user who added the files not apache and webdev. The issue is further compounded when a user logs in via ftp and adds files or folders. They are owned by the ftp user and group. Any assistance appreciated. Thanks. Dave.

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wireless router occationally dropping signal
by Dave 04 Sep '09

04 Sep '09

Hello, I've got a 2wire 2701 dsl modem. I've got it in bridged mode since i don't like it's dhcp or firewall abilities so it's wireless nat and other features are off, it's a bridge only. Behind it and serving my network is a Linksys wrt54g2v1 wired and wireless router. It's using the Linksys supplied firmware 1.0.01 although 1.0.03 is out i'm not yet decided to update to that or to a linux firmware package called dd-wrt. Does anyone have this particular router and using either the linksys 1.0.03 or the dd-wrt linux firmware? The problem i'm trying to solve is that occationally the wireless router either drops signal or something interferes with a machine's receiving of it, i haven't figured out which. When this occurs the box needs a power off, wait a second or two, then a power back up it'll usually get it back then. Question, is there a speech-friendly way to determine signal strength in bars of your router and another router not on your network, this is in xp? I've got another one, the machine in question picks it up with only one bar, and dropped a signal. Now it could be either the one bar other network, maybe we're on the same chanel, i have already switched from 6 to 11, or my refrigerator which is in almost perfect line between the machine in question and the router. Moving the machine isn't doable, moving the refrigerator obviously isn't, moving the router might be. I'm not sure if this is causing my occational signal drop, it doesn't happen all the time. I'm just guessing. Any assistance appreciated. Thanks. Dave.

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remote control of a pc with out screen reader in both locations
by Rick Watson 03 Sep '09

03 Sep '09

Good afternoon list, Has anyone ever done remote control of a windows machine without having jaws or some other screen reader installed in both locations. I am looking to do it with jaws installed on only one pc. Thanks Rick

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ASA 5500 question
by Scott Granados 02 Sep '09

02 Sep '09

Hi, getting an error while trying to set up a lan to lan session and google isn't treating me well.;) The error is IKEV1, unable to remove peer from table, no match! Anyone have any clues what this is? The device on the local side is an ASA5520 and the far end is a Pix 515. Thanks Scott

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tutorial for learning perl?
by Dave 01 Sep '09

01 Sep '09

Hello, I'm looking for a perl tutorial. It ideally would be beginner starting, then maybe a little intermediate and that intermediate stuff should ideally be system administration oriented. I've googled and not found one. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks. Dave.

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I did it again
by Greg B. 01 Sep '09

01 Sep '09

For those who requested Perl materials, I did it again. I did not check where the email came from and responded to the list and thus the attachment will be stripped out by the moderator. Sorry about that. . If you want the material I need a email address. Greg B.

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robots.txt or harvester blocks
by Dave 31 Aug '09

31 Aug '09

Hello, This one is for webmasters or those who administer web servers. I'm looking for a robots.txt file or perhaps entries to add to an httpd.conf or .htaccess file to block or keep out bad spiders, crawlers that proliferate spam, or any type of marketing thingy, anything other than a search engine. If anyone has anything on this i'm interested. Thanks. Dave.

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Exchange from 2K3 to 2K7
by Barry Toner 30 Aug '09

30 Aug '09

Folks, This is on behalf of a good friend, who's been thrown in at the deep end. I've no current experience in Exchange, other than high-level sys admin account management. Any suggestions? Hi B, So basically i have like 16 mailboxes that have been exported from exchange2003 using exmerge. i currently have them all stored on a hard drive as .pst files but i need them imported into exchange 2007. Problem is i dont think i can use the powershell cos i am using the 64bit OS - exmerge dosent want to run at all on exchange 2007. There are also quite alot of custom folders etc within the .pst's as well. Barry Toner Testing Windows 7 RC1 BCS Belfast Branch YPG Representative & Disability Group http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=nav.10444 Contact me @ Professional: barry.toner(a)bcs.org.uk Personal Email: barry(a)barry-toner.co.uk MSN/Live: djpaddy(a)djpaddy.co.uk TWITTER: dj_paddy Skype: djpaddy Mobile: (UK) +44 (0) 7921 611 253 US (MA) +14132418572 __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4378 (20090828) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

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building a notebook?
by John G. Heim 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

Has anyone here ever built a notebook computer?

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Anyone work for an ISP / carrier and want to sell some services?
by Scott Granados 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Hi, I'm looking for 100 megabits of transit (preferably over Metro E) in the San Francisco SOMA area if anyone is interested in selling it to me. Not sure if anyone else here works for a large enough ISP or carrier to fill this kind of request but I'd rather toss money towards a familiar company and help one of us out. Anyone who might be able to fill this contact me off list. I also need pipe in Bentonville AR (3 to 9 megabits) if anyone can fill it. Thanks Scott

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