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Linux-Announce Digest #235
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Linux-Announce Digest #235, Volume #4 Wed, 20 Nov 2002 10:13:05 EST
Contents:
KSnuffle-2.2 released (Josef Pittner)
Yet another Linux FAQ ("TekMate")
monolith 1.0.12 - build web apps from widgets (Richard Jones)
monolith 1.0.12 - build web apps from widgets (Richard Jones)
NEWS: McObject Adds XML Support to eXtremeDB In-Memory Database ("Information")
noteedit-2.0.17 (Joerg Anders)
linux-threads announce (Virginie Megy)
Central Ohio Linux User Group November Meeting Announcement ("J. Jacob Hopkins")
[LOCAL] Greater London LUG Meeting - 7th December 2002 (GLLUG Organiser)
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:55:11 CST
From: Josef Pittner <josef@CPE00045a81f513.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com>
Subject: KSnuffle-2.2 released
Thanks!
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KSnuffle, the KDE network packet sniffer, is now available for download
from:
ftp://195.92.31.34/ksnuffle-2.2/ksnuffle-2.2.tgz
This version has been built against a fairly recent KDE2.1 CVS snapshot.
The manual pages are online at
http://www.quaking.demon.co.uk/ksnuffle.manual
The main change from 2.1 is a work-around for the forthcoming KDE
change whereby setuid programs will not be run.
Please note that if the remote sniffer interface is not compatible with
2.0 and earlier versions. If you use remote sniffers, then you will need to
reinstall the rsnuffle daemon.
A few people have asked about RPMs. Sorry, none avaiable. I've got a
non-standard setup anyway, and there are two many combinations (RH, Suse,
Mandrake, installed under /usr or /opt/kde, etc.) to do this. Volunteers?
Regards
Mike Richardson
mike@quaking.demon.co.uk
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KSnuffle is a network packet sniffer for KDE. Features include:
* Basic filtering and packet selection via the GUI
* Advanced filtering and packet selection via filter programs
* Multiple concurrent monitors
* Text and binary logging, plus replay of binary log files
* Textual display of network traffic overview
* Full(er) details of protocol and application data available
* Display of data in TCP/IP streams
* Network load histograms and time-averaged load display
* Parallel display of multiple load histograms
* Save and restored filter and packet selection configurations
* Support for use by selected non-root users
* Plugin support - 0.8 contains plugins for
* TCP/IP stream monitoring
* DNS lookup monitoring,
* Traffic summaries
* End-to-End summaries
In its current state it is, so far as I can tell, quite reliable. The
main area where is is lacking is actually decoding different network
packets. At the moment, it handles basic decoding of TCP/IP and UDP/IP,
plus ARP/RARP and ICMP. Packet decoding does not go down into the
application level except for DNS packets.
Also, KSnuffle uses libpcap-0.4, as used by tcpdump. As I only have access
to Linux boxen, I cannot build or test it for any other Unix. I'd be
interested if anyone else could try.
KSnuffle is available from ftp://195.92.31.34/pub/ksnuffle-2.1/ ; there
is a homepage at http://www.quaking.demon.co.uk/ksnuffle.html. The latter
contains some screen shots and other information.
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:55:10 CST
From: "TekMate" <tekmate@nospam.hotmail.com>
Subject: Yet another Linux FAQ
Version 2.1 released
About: Yet another Linux FAQ is a comprehensive FAQ about the Linux
Operating System. It is a great document for Linux beginners to read. This
FAQ tries to help those new to Linux help themselves. It covers topics such
as kernel recompilation and X Window System configuration.
Changes: Some broken links were fixed and a few new ones were added.
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:55:29 CST
From: Richard Jones <rich@annexia.org>
Subject: monolith 1.0.12 - build web apps from widgets
Monolith is a framework for web applications. Instead of thinking of
your web application as a series of pages and forms, Monolith gives
you basic widgets like buttons, images, form fields, tables and so on,
which you can use to build up your web application or construct
reusable "super-widgets". In this way, building a web application is
rather like constructing a traditional GUI application using Gtk,
Motif, Windows/MFC, Java/JFC, etc.
Version 1.0.12 has been released, which represents a step forward in
usability and reliability. This version contains a much more
comprehensive set of widgets - used to build annexia's in house bug
tracking system, discussion server, chat server and calendaring
system. At the same time, we've fixed a load of bugs.
Monolith is licensed under the GNU Lesser/Library GPL (LGPL).
Download it from: http://www.annexia.org/freeware/monolith/
Main website: http://www.annexia.org/
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Richard Jones <rich@annexia.org> http://www.annexia.org/
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:55:38 CST
From: Richard Jones <rich@annexia.org>
Subject: monolith 1.0.12 - build web apps from widgets
Monolith is a framework for web applications. Instead of thinking of
your web application as a series of pages and forms, Monolith gives
you basic widgets like buttons, images, form fields, tables and so on,
which you can use to build up your web application or construct
reusable "super-widgets". In this way, building a web application is
rather like constructing a traditional GUI application using Gtk,
Motif, Windows/MFC, Java/JFC, etc.
Version 1.0.12 has been released, which represents a step forward in
usability and reliability. This version contains a much more
comprehensive set of widgets - used to build annexia's in house bug
tracking system, discussion server, chat server and calendaring
system. At the same time, we've fixed a load of bugs.
Monolith is licensed under the GNU Lesser/Library GPL (LGPL).
Download it from: http://www.annexia.org/freeware/monolith/
Main website: http://www.annexia.org/
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Richard Jones <rich@annexia.org> http://www.annexia.org/
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:56:41 CST
Reply-To: "Information" <info@mcobject.com>
From: "Information" <info@mcobject.com>
Subject: NEWS: McObject Adds XML Support to eXtremeDB In-Memory Database
Issaquah, WA-November 18, 2002-Responding to developers' increased interest
in realizing the benefits of XML (eXtensible Markup Language) for embedded
systems, McObject has released an XML interface for its eXtremeDB in-memory
database system. The eXtremeDB XML interface enables seamless data exchange
between eXtremeDB and other XML-enabled systems, and provides a simplified
means for updating underlying database structures.
McObject has created a freely downloadable example program demonstrating the
integration of the eXtremeDB embedded XML interface and Web Services through
SOAP interfaces. Interested developers can download the demonstration
program and implementation files at http://www.mcobject.com.
The eXtremeDB XML interface enables the export of database data in XML
format as well as importing XML data into the database. Expressed in XML
form, data is easily shared between eXtremeDB-based embedded systems and the
outside world, in an efficient, standards-based fashion.
In contrast to some databases that store data as XML, eXtremeDB XML supports
the W3C XML specification but stores its contents in the eXtremeDB binary
format, applying eXtremeDB's efficient in-memory storage methodology to the
imported data. Stored objects retain eXtremeDB's compact layout, as well as
its fast and predictable search methods and updates. With eXtremeDB XML, the
database still reads and writes XML in the context of transactions, ensuring
reliability and data integrity.
eXtremeDB's XML stands out as a truly embeddable implementation. The module
adds just 40K to the run-time code size, meeting the footprint limitations
typically imposed by embedded systems and intelligent devices.
Potential uses include exporting real-time data from eXtremeDB-based
embedded devices into enterprise databases, for archiving and for building
cutting-edge embedded Web-servers and other applications. The ability to
accept incoming XML simplifies eXtremeDB schema evolution by allowing the
use of using XML editing and transformation tools to change the database
structure. eXtremeDB XML is developed in accordance with the W3C SOAP
encoding recommendations.
"Embedded systems developers are discovering that XML cuts project time via
well-understood standards and tools, and makes devices 'smarter' by
providing new connectivity options. With eXtremeDB's XML interface,
developers realize these benefits while continuing to enjoy an ultra-small
database footprint, fast performance and a rich development tool-set," said
Steve Graves, McObject co-founder and CEO. "eXtremeDB XML provides a key
connectivity component for building connected, state-of-the-art intelligent
devices."
About McObject
McObject, based in Issaquah, WA, is committed to building data management
technology that makes intelligent devices smarter, and to providing
first-rate support and consulting services to customers and partners. With
more than 30 years experience in compilers, real-time systems, embedded data
management and kernel level device-driver development, McObject's founders
are well-suited to deliver database technology that becomes as ubiquitous as
computing itself. The company can be reached at 425 831 5964, or visit
www.mcobject.com.
McObject and eXtremeDB are trademarks of McObject LLC. All other company or
product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
--
McObject LLC
22525 SE 64th Place
Suite 302
Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone:+1 425 831 5964
Fax: +1 425 831 1542
http://www.mcobject.com
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:56:48 CST
From: Joerg Anders <j.anders@informatik.tu-chemnitz.de>
Subject: noteedit-2.0.17
Version 2.0.17 of the musical score editor NoteEdit is
available:
http://rnvs.informatik.tu-chemnitz.de/~jan/noteedit/noteedit.html
New features:
- Script based MusiXTeX export
(Thanks to Ulrich Herbst <ulrich.herbst@gmx.de>)
- bugs, bugs, bugs, ... (mainly concerning slures)
- German online documentation
(Thanks to Siegfried Anders <sas610@compuserve.de>)
--
J.Anders, Chemnitz, GERMANY (ja@informatik.tu-chemnitz.de)
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:57:13 CST
From: Virginie Megy <VIRGINIE.MEGY@BULL.NET>
Subject: linux-threads announce
I wish subscribe to the mailing list linux-threads
Thanks
Virginie
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:57:13 CST
From: "J. Jacob Hopkins" <jacob@colug.net>
Subject: Central Ohio Linux User Group November Meeting Announcement
Followup-to: colugx@colug.net
MEETING NOTICE
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Central Ohio Linux Users Group
Date: Saturday, November 23, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM local
Meeting Presentation
====================
The November meeting will feature:
- A tour through /bin and /sbin and highlights from
/usr/bin and /usr/sbin as time permits.
- Stump the Chump
- Installation fix-up - Bring that sick box
The upcoming meeting is open to the general public, and all
with an interest in Free Software, Open Source, Apache, MySQL,
Perl, PHP, sendmail, Linux, BSD, Unix, Windows, or whatever,
are invited. Well ... maybe not Windows, except those in
recovery ...
MEETING SITE:
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The November 2002 meeting will be held at:
Fibre Network Solutions
6816 Lauffer Road
Westerville, OH 43082
...The group has met on the LAST Wednesday or LAST Saturday of a
month, alternating by month to allow more folks to mesh their
schedules with COLUG's. Sites and dates also depend on facility
availabity, with common-sense relocation in the holiday season.
The webpage often has a link to a map to the upcoming meeting
site. See: http://www.colug.net/meetings.php The website is
always authoritative to other discussions, such as might be seen
on the mailing list.
Meeting Schedule
================
The NEXT month's following meeting is scheduled on Saturday,
December 28 2002 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Columbus TechSkills
facility.
Additional information
======================
Call Phil Hunter (Owl River Company) at 614 - 840 - 0935
info@owlriver.com http://www.owlriver.com/
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Check out the web site at: http://www.colug.net/ The meeting notice
appears AFTER the 18th of the month.
Send administrative mail to: colugx@colug.net with any questions
There exists a Mailman driven list -- send an email as above, or
see for details at: http://www.colug.net/mailing_list.php
-- Phil Hunter
hunter@owlriver.com
Owl River Company
"The World is Open to Linux (tm)"
... Open Source LINUX solutions ...
~COLUG/meeting/meeting.0211.txt
rev. 021118 JH
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Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:57:21 CST
From: GLLUG Organiser <gllugadmin@linux.co.uk>
Subject: [LOCAL] Greater London LUG Meeting - 7th December 2002
Reply-To: gllugadmin@linux.co.uk
Meeting: 7th December 2002
That's right, there is a GLLUG meeting on Saturday 7th December, between
12noon and 5pm.
We will be meeting in the New Cavendish Street campus of Westminster
University. This is in the shadow of the BT Tower, the nearest tube stations
are Great Portland Street, Warren Street and Goodge Street. You will find a
links to maps at http://www.gllug.org.uk/meeting-20021207.html
NOTE: you will need to sign in at the front desk to gain access to the
building. There are building works at the moment but we'll post signs if the
entrance has moved.
Talks
We have three talks planned for the December meeting. These will be
in the large lecture theatre on the second floor:-
12:00 - 12:30
Welcome and Introduction.
also opportunity to try and debug overhead
projectors :-)
12:30 - 13:30
Professor Peter Kacsuk - Cluster and Grid talk.
This will be an introductory talk along the lines of: what
is a cluster, what is the grid, what problems can be solved
using clusters and the grid.
He has lots of material and can change the talk depending on
what people want on the day.
14:00 - 15:00
Michael Meeks - Gnome 2: Desktop of the future
"This talk will showcase the Gnome project, and show how we
are developing our vision of "Free software on every
desktop". With extensive demos of Evolution (our Outlook
replacement), and the range of desktop applications.
"New features in the recent 2.0 release will gleam at
onlookers, plus how our strategic direction and long term
vision matches business needs. Accessibility support for
impaired users, vital for government deployment, and US
software sales will also be demonstrated."
15:30 - 16:30
Alasdair G Kergon - Logical Volume Management - LVM/LVM2
Technical, sysadmin-oriented.
To round the meeting off: Steve Cobrin will chair an open forum
discussion. The topic is open, but some topics to get you thinking
could be:
KDE vs Gnome vs others. (handy since Michael will be here)
*Do please be aware that we can't guarantee that the talks will
happen at the times stated, but we will do our best to make sure
they do.
Other activities
Away from the formal lectures, we have two rooms set aside, both on
the second floor, same level as main lecture room.
The network lab, as it is known, can be used for some rolling demos
of Linux being installed and configured.
We also have the Multimedia room. This will be used for people to
set is up their own machines. You can do this if you have something
to show off, or you are looking for a solution to some problems. If
your are bringing in your own machine, make sure you sign it in when
you arrive, otherwise security won't let you take it when you go!
We'll have monitors, keyboards, mice, and powerleads available. [So
no need to lug all that stuff].
We will have access to the some of the latest iso images and some
CD-Burners.
Please register at the reception desk. If you decide to bring a PC,
please have the serial number written down ahead of time. We may
also take a picture of you and your PC as proof of ownership.
These are the places you can go to, should you be looking for
sanctuary away from the formal talks.
After
After the meeting, for those that want, the group will move off to
'The Green Man' public house, very close to Great Portland Street.
We have it booked from 5:30pm, part of the ground floor area of the
bar is reserved for us. Even if you were unable to make the daytime
meeting, please feel free to join us at the pub. To help you find
the pub check the web-site.
Next meeting
The date for the next meeting has not yet been set, but should be a
Saturday sometime in January or early February; look for an
announcement here, or watch the GLLUG web site for further
announcements.
Contact us
If you have any ideas for future events, you can either discuss them
on the main mailing list, or get our direct attention by mailing to
gllugadmin@linux.co.uk
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