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Linux-Announce Digest #957
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Linux-Announce Digest #957, Volume #3 Fri, 4 May 01 19:13:03 EDT
Contents:
Network test tool lcrzoex 3.10
Bonobo-Media 0.2: Funky Monkey (ERDI Gergo)
COMMERCIAL: Heroix Announces Heroix eQ Management Suite for Linux ("Sue Myers")
WWW: Linux Gazette #66 (May 2001) is available (Linux Gazette)
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From: <laurent.constantin@aql.fr>
Subject: Network test tool lcrzoex 3.10
Date: Fri, 4 May 2001 23:05:26 GMT
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Hello,
Version 3.10 of lcrzoex and lcrzo is now available.
Lcrzoex contains over 200 functionnalities to test an
Ethernet/IP network (sniff, spoof, configuration, clients, servers, etc.).
Lcrzo is the network library which permitted to create lcrzoex.
** lcrzo **
Lcrzo is a network library.
Its main objective is to easily create network test programs.
This library provides network functionnalities for Ethernet, IP, UDP,
TCP, ICMP, ARP and RARP protocols. It supports spoofing, sniffing,
client and server creation. Furthermore, lcrzo contains
high level functions dealing with data storage and handling.
Using all these functions, you can quickly create a network test
program. Lcrzo, which means "Laurent Constantin RéZO" (RéZO=network in
French), is available under the GNU LGPL license. This library was
successfully installed under Linux, FreeBSD and Solaris.
The library lcrzo provides :
- network functionnalities :
+ address conversion
+ packet encoding/decoding/printing
+ spoofing
+ real/virtual UDP/TCP clients/servers
+ sniffing
+ device(network board) dealing
+ etc.
- and general functionnalities :
+ data conversion
+ chained list
+ IPC
+ etc.
** lcrzoex **
Lcrzoex is a program containing usage examples for the library lcrzo.
Actually, lcrzoex contains over 200 examples. The main objective
of lcrzoex is to teach you how to use the library lcrzo. Every
example can be compiled alone and modified to match your needs.
Examples provided by lcrzoex can be used in the following contexts :
- discover the Ethernet address of a computer (examples 2, 3, 134,
etc.)
- sniff your LAN to detect what's going on (examples 7, 8, 9, etc.)
- check the checksums created by a network program which isn't
working (examples 16, 17, 18, etc.)
- intercept a session and replay it as many times we want to
strictly test your application (examples 10, 11, 12, 22, etc.)
- verify if a router is well configured even if the needed computers
are down (examples 48, ..., 53, etc.)
- check if your router/firewall/computer blocks
+ IP protocols (examples 29, ..., 34, etc.)
+ IP options (examples 29, ..., 34, 73, ..., 79, etc.), source
routing (examples 45, 56, 59, 62, etc.)
+ IP fragments (examples 44, 55, 58, 61, 72, etc.)
+ TCP options (examples 48, ..., 53, etc.)
+ ICMP types (examples 65, ..., 70, etc.)
+ ARP poisoning (examples 80, 81, 82, 83, etc.)
- create a tcp/udp client with a special local port (examples 85,
89, 86, 93, 97, etc.)
- convert between numbers (examples 139, ..., 148, etc.)
- etc.
** download **
You can read more about lcrzoex/lcrzo and download them at :
http://www.laurentconstantin.com/us/lcrzo/ [main server]
http://go.to/laurentconstantin/us/lcrzo/ [backup server]
http://laurentconstantin.est-la.com/us/lcrzo/ [backup server]
** changes **
Lcrzoex/lcrzo 3.10 includes the following changes :
Version 3.10 - 29-april-2001
++ bugs ++
none in this version
++ major evolutions of liblcrzo ++
none in this version
++ minor evolutions of liblcrzo ++
- In functions lcrzo_data_xx_hexa_stdin, lcrzo_data_xx_mixed_stdin
and lcrzo_data_xx_base64_stdin, if the user enter something
equivalent to an empty array, we do not ask to choose between
Empty and Default. These functions are now easier to use.
++ major evolutions of lcrzoex ++
- Creation of several modules grouping examples by themes.
- Creation of functions implementing http GET, HEAD, POST,
PUT and DELETE. Moreover, basic authentification is supported.
++ minor evolutions of lcrzoex ++
- Improvement of clients using udp syslog (example 88, 89, 90 and 91).
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Laurent Constantin
http://www.laurentconstantin.com/us/ [main server]
http://go.to/laurentconstantin/us/ [backup server]
http://laurentconstantin.est-la.com/us/ [backup server]
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From: ERDI Gergo <cactus@cactus.rulez.org>
Subject: Bonobo-Media 0.2: Funky Monkey
Date: Fri, 4 May 2001 23:06:09 GMT
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Bonobo-Media 0.2: "Funky Monkey"
================================
A new release of Bonobo-Media is available at
http://cactus.rulez.org/projects/bonobo-media
What is Bonobo-Media?
- ---------------------
Bonobo-Media is a set of Bonobo interfaces and a GTK+/libbonobo-based
implementation for the the control of generic multimedia playback. It
currently supports audio and video streams. Support for tuners is also
planned.
What is Bonobo-Media not?
- -------------------------
It is not a solution for actually delivering the media content to
the end-user. You should use other infrastructures like the GNOME
Multimedia Framework for that, ideally, from a Bonobo-Media stream
provider.
What's up with this release?
- ----------------------------
Features of this release include:
* The CORBA interface definition of Bonobo::Media::Stream, ::Audio,
and ::Video
* A GtkObject/C-based generic implementation of these interfaces
(just subclass the provided objects to create new stream providers)
* A GTK+ widget for stream control, and one for media content control
(including audio and video)
* A Bonobo control wrapper around said widget, implementing
PersistFile and PersistStream so you can load your media content
directly to the control
Changes since the last release include:
* The implementation is now based on BonoboXObject, so creating new
implementations is made even more simple
* For efficiency reasons, some CORBA methods are changed to be
one-way
But wait, there's more! Download now, and get not just one, but
TWO stream providers in the package!
* An SMPEG-based audio stream provider (for playback of MP3 files)
* An Ogg Vorbis-based audio stream provider
Of course, in the tradition of `Special Offers Available Only If You
Download Now', only Vorbis works 100%: the SMPEG provider doesn't
use EsounD yet (this means the actual sound playback will occur on the
machine where the factory is run)
Wim Taymans of the GStreamer project is also working on a GStreamer
provider for Bonobo-Media. GStreamer is a very exciting media
framework project that is progressing very fast. Be sure to check it
out.
Who should use this release?
- ----------------------------
It's a stable release, the interfaces and the API are never going to
change, that's why it's called a 1.0 release!
Oh wait, it is _not_ called a 1.0. Guess that means you shouldn't
expect it to show any sign of maturity. In fact, I'm pretty sure some
aspects of the interfaces aren't perfectly `right' yet.
So, you should only use this release if you want to experiment with
it, or if you are ready to change your code at the time of the next
Bonobo-Media release.
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.--= ULLA! =----------------------. `We are not here to give users what
\ http://cactus.rulez.org \ they want' -- RMS, at GUADEC 2001
`-----= cactus@cactus.rulez.org =--'
A fenébe a Prime Directive-val! Phasereket 'segglyuggató' módba!
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From: "Sue Myers" <smyers@gis.net>
Subject: COMMERCIAL: Heroix Announces Heroix eQ Management Suite for Linux
Date: Fri, 4 May 2001 23:05:10 GMT
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Heroix Announces the Heroix eQ Software Suite:
Unifies Management of Windows 2000, Windows NT, Unix, and Linux Systems
Breakthrough “Express Wizard” Interface
Dramatically Simplifies Multiplatform Management, Speeds Results
NEWTON, Mass. — April 30, 2001 — Heroix® Corporation, a leader in IT
infrastructure management software, today released the Heroix eQ™ Management
Suite. The new product family improves the performance and availability of
eBusiness and other critical applications by unifying monitoring and
management of multiplatform computing environments. The suite extends the
reach of Heroix’s award-winning management software into Linux environments
for the first time. In addition, Heroix eQ significantly improves
cross-platform management with innovations including a patent-pending
Express Wizard interface that guides IT personnel through tasks
step-by-step, enabling them to achieve results in less time and with less
training.
“This is a year when IT managers face pressure to do more with less, yet
expectations for service levels remain high,” said Jasmine Noel, director of
the Systems and Application Management Service at Hurwitz Group. “As such,
IT needs intelligent management tools that can configure themselves,
automatically adapt to infrastructure changes, and automatically diagnose
and fix common problems. Tools that can deliver those capabilities allow IT
to deliver high performance services in a cost-effective manner.”
“The Heroix eQ Management Suite responds to the sharp upswing in IT
complexity that enterprises are grappling with today,” said Howard Reisman,
president and CEO at Heroix. “While Web-enabled business, powerful
distributed servers, and open-source platforms have ushered in tremendous
advantages, they also pile on layers of management issues. The Heroix eQ
suite concentrates our company’s 16 years of management software expertise
in a product carefully architected for fast deployment and simple operation.
One of the most significant ways Heroix delivers on this vision is by
encompassing the three most widely used server environments: Windows®,
Unix®, and Linux®.”
Testers Agree: Unified Management Delivers Better Results
- From a single Web-based interface, Heroix eQ proactively monitors and
manages from tens to thousands of Windows 2000, Windows NT®, Unix, and Linux
systems. Heroix eQ detects and corrects complex problems before they affect
the performance of a wide range of cross-platform applications and
infrastructure components: messaging applications such as Microsoft®
Exchange and Lotus Notes®; databases including SQL Server and Oracle®; Web
servers such as Apache and Microsoft IIS; in addition to other server and
network technologies.
“By building so much ‘brain’ into their infrastructure management solutions,
Heroix certainly reduces the ‘brawn’ we would otherwise need to get results
for our large enterprise environment of more than 250 servers. Heroix
definitely offers us a better outcome with less effort,” said Kevin Lee,
group manager, Operations, Verizon Internet Services Inc. “In addition, our
successful experiences with Heroix tell me that Heroix eQ will be the
perfect integrated, multiplatform solution for our administration,
customization, and management needs.”
A Heroix customer at Lucent Technologies described the business benefits
Heroix eQ poses for his organization. “The multiplatform aspect is a
definite advantage for us,” said Daniel Rittenhouse, infrastructure
engineer. “With Heroix eQ, we will be able to unify control and visibility
without the headaches, expense, or complications that had kept us from
considering multiplatform enterprise management before.”
Purpose-Built Intelligence, Express Wizard, Autodiscovery Simplify Operation
Like the company’s other products, the Heroix eQ suite embeds a
purpose-built rule engine that powers the product’s system monitoring,
problem solving, automated configuration, and self-management. By emulating
the knowledge and reasoning of human experts, the built-in intelligence
enables enterprises to achieve immediate results with Heroix eQ “out of the
box” and simplifies ongoing operation. This intelligence also allows
enterprises to deploy Heroix eQ without the extensive implementation
consulting required by many infrastructure management products — a cost that
can outweigh other products’ software license fees many times over.
Feature highlights of the Heroix eQ Management Suite include:
- - Express Wizard interface. The software is controlled via a patent-pending
Express Wizard, which automatically prompts for the necessary information
while providing context-sensitive help. This intuitive, task-oriented
interface enables novice IT personnel to achieve effective results without a
steep learning curve. For experts, the Express Wizard speeds day-to-day
tasks.
- - Application autodiscovery. The Heroix eQ suite frees users from
time-consuming configuration by automatically discovering active
applications and systems. Like other Heroix products, the suite
self-configures monitoring thresholds appropriate to the normal workload of
each application and system. The software automatically detects application
and workload changes, boosting Heroix eQ’s scalability.
- - Emergency repair. Heroix eQ goes beyond typical monitoring to the
management of severely compromised systems —minimizing reboots and costly
downtime. Unlike other management products that simply host the standard
Windows GUI, Heroix eQ Emergency Access and Repair provides GUI-independent
commands that enable IT staff to reach and repair “hung” Windows servers.
When a server reboot cannot be avoided, Heroix eQ aids a clean restart to
prevent devastating corruption of business-critical data.
Pricing and Availability
The Heroix eQ Management Suite is available now. Pricing begins at $695
USD.
About Heroix
Heroix delivers award-winning software products that help organizations
guarantee the availability and performance of their multiplatform eBusiness
infrastructure and applications. More than 1,000 customers in over 40
countries rely on the company's integrated management software to monitor
and manage Windows NT, Windows 2000, Unix, Linux, and OpenVMS™ systems.
Heroix products detect problems, report and graph performance data, and
centrally monitor wide-ranging technologies such as Microsoft Exchange, IIS,
SQL Server, Citrix®, Oracle, Cisco®, Compaq Insight Manager®, service level
agreements, and more. Founded in 1975, Heroix is an authorized Microsoft
Gold Certified Partner, with US headquarters in Newton, Mass. and EMEA
headquarters in Welwyn Garden City, U.K. For more information, please visit
www.heroix.com.
###
Heroix, RoboMon, and the Heroix logo are registered trademarks and Heroix eQ
is a trademark of Heroix Corporation. All other trademarks are property of
their respective companies.
Editors Contact: Margaret Natario
Senior Media Relations Manager
Heroix Corporation
617-527-1550 x232
margaret.natario@heroix.com
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From: Linux Gazette <lg@ssc.com>
Subject: WWW: Linux Gazette #66 (May 2001) is available
Date: Fri, 4 May 2001 23:05:42 GMT
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Linux Gazette issue #66, May 2001, is out and can be found at:
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For download purposes, individual issues of LG are available at:
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* The Answer Gang
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* The Weekend Mechanic , by Thomas Adam
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* Interview with Ben Collins, the new Debian Project Leader , by
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* Converting Linux HOWTOs into Book Format , by Mark Nielsen
* Configuring GDM 2.2 , by Mark Nielsen
* CVS: Client-Server Version Control , by Kapil Sharma
* Stopping Spam on Your Linux Box , by Suresh Ramasubramanian
* The Back Page
+ About This Month's Authors
+ Not Linux
Read all about it in the Linux Gazette.
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