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Randal Jarrett | 1 Jan 2007 03:11

Re: ok, I give up and I'm asking for help with postfix.


I need to use it for receiving mail.  I have no problems with sending
mail ( it seems that the ISP only blocks incoming connections. ).

It really isn't necessary but it is a challenge.

On Sun, 2006-12-31 at 17:28 -0500, Jim Sculley wrote:
> Randal Jarrett wrote:
> > I need to have postfix on my home system initiate connection to my
> > remote mail server.  The 
> > 
> > ISP has blocked all incoming connections.
> 
> Do you want to send mail or retrieve it?
> 
> To retrieve I use fetchmail to connect to multiple mail servers.  The fetchamil program then hands the mail
to postfix. 
>   I also have postfix hand this mail to the cyrus IMAP server so that I can read my mail from anywhere.
> 
> For sending, I have the following in 'main.cf' (actual domain changed to protect the innocent)
> 
> relayhost = smtp.myisp.net
> 
> Also, make sure you are using the correct name for the remote host.  Many ISPs use 'mail.wherever.com' for
POP and 
> 'smtp.wherever.com' for sending.
> 
> Jim S.
> 
> Mandriva 2006
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Daniel Howard | 1 Jan 2007 03:22
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Installing Linux on laptop on New Years Eve

My wife asked me to put Linux on her Win 2K laptop, which now slows down 
within days of my reinstalling Win 2K.

I first tried K12LTSP w/o the LTSP component, which installed fine, but 
on initial boot up gave a screenfull of jibberish text and finally 
booted in a text shell.  I presumed that since she only had 256MB of 
RAM, that the X window launch failed due to lack of RAM.  So, I 
downloaded the netinst version of Debian, which started fine, but then 
informed me after I selected keyboard layout that the CD was not a 
Debian CD.  OK, I downloaded the business card version of Debian netinst 
and again, the CD ROM read error after selecting keyboard layout.  I 
tried booting in expert mode, and it does detect the CD ROM, but for 
some reason still ends up claiming CD ROM read errors.  I checked the 
checksum on the iso's and they check out fine.  I then downloaded the 
first binary iso for Debian full install, same symptom.  WTF?

I'm about to try PuppyLinux, but am I missing something here?  How come 
it reads the CD ROM OK at first for the install and then dies at the 
same point?  Note that it reads the Win 2K CD and installs just fine, I 
just hate to keep reinstalling it after it gets malware when I could 
remove the real problem, not just the symptom.

Wait a minute, that was supposed to be "So I'll remove the cause...but 
not the symptom!"

Happy New Year to All!

Daniel

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Jeff Lightner | 1 Jan 2007 03:39
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Re: Installing Linux on laptop on New Years Eve

On boot the CD is booted by the BIOS.  So it starts the installs fine
from first CD.  After that however the CD is accessed by the OS (Linux).
I had an issue with this one machine I installed and solved it by
waiting for the boot: prompt then typing:
ide=nodma

 
-----Original Message-----
From: ale-bounces@...
[mailto:ale-bounces@...] On Behalf Of
Daniel Howard
Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 9:22 PM
To: ale@...
Subject: [ale] Installing Linux on laptop on New Years Eve

My wife asked me to put Linux on her Win 2K laptop, which now slows down

within days of my reinstalling Win 2K.

I first tried K12LTSP w/o the LTSP component, which installed fine, but 
on initial boot up gave a screenfull of jibberish text and finally 
booted in a text shell.  I presumed that since she only had 256MB of 
RAM, that the X window launch failed due to lack of RAM.  So, I 
downloaded the netinst version of Debian, which started fine, but then 
informed me after I selected keyboard layout that the CD was not a 
Debian CD.  OK, I downloaded the business card version of Debian netinst

and again, the CD ROM read error after selecting keyboard layout.  I 
tried booting in expert mode, and it does detect the CD ROM, but for 
some reason still ends up claiming CD ROM read errors.  I checked the
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Jim Popovitch | 1 Jan 2007 09:49
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sendmail QueueID strangeness

I just noticed that my sendmail logfiles now contain queue IDs like
l0172AHM021211, whereas last year they began with a "k" like
kB132BN2043288.  What could cause the jump to "l"... Jan 1?

-Jim P.
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Philip James Smith | 1 Jan 2007 14:49

Moonshine

Hi Ale-ers:

Thanks for your replies and advice on using Linux to control temperature 
for making moonshine. Considering that making moonshine in GA is 
ILLEGAL, I won't be completing this project.

Sorry to have abused the forum, but thanks for your replies.

Best regards,
Phil Smith
Duluth, GA
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James P. Kinney III | 1 Jan 2007 19:41

Re: Moonshine

On Mon, 2007-01-01 at 08:49 -0500, Philip James Smith wrote:
> Hi Ale-ers:
> 
> Thanks for your replies and advice on using Linux to control temperature 
> for making moonshine. Considering that making moonshine in GA is 
> ILLEGAL, I won't be completing this project.

Glad to hear the change of heart. As for system control, Linux is great
and easily workable. It is used in many industrial settings for just
that purpose. 
> 
> Sorry to have abused the forum, but thanks for your replies.

I saw no abuse of the forum. It was a request for how to use Linux to...
I wish the rules were different 'cause I'd love to have a go at taking
one of 5 gallon batches of fine ale and try my hand at making a bottle
or two of single malt scotch.

Too bad the freedoms we get using Linux aren't extended through out all
of society :)
> 
> Best regards,
> Phil Smith
> Duluth, GA
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Christopher Bergeron | 1 Jan 2007 20:32

Re: Moonshine

You can make moonshine legally in GA.  I just had to apply for a Small 
Fuel Production License from the ATF.

I am in the process of building my own Ethanol still (E100), and by 
using that permit, I can do it legally for small volumes of Ethanol.  
Ethanol is alcohol (and it can be consumed if it's pure [but not E-85]).

I'd be interested in hearing more about your project.  Perhaps we could 
collaborate.

Kind regards,
Chris Bergeron

James P. Kinney III wrote:
> On Mon, 2007-01-01 at 08:49 -0500, Philip James Smith wrote:
>   
>> Hi Ale-ers:
>>
>> Thanks for your replies and advice on using Linux to control temperature 
>> for making moonshine. Considering that making moonshine in GA is 
>> ILLEGAL, I won't be completing this project.
>>     
>
> Glad to hear the change of heart. As for system control, Linux is great
> and easily workable. It is used in many industrial settings for just
> that purpose. 
>   
>> Sorry to have abused the forum, but thanks for your replies.
>>     
>
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Christopher Bergeron | 1 Jan 2007 20:34

Re: Moonshine

Here's a good site with more information about building a still like 
you're attempting:

http://running_on_alcohol.tripod.com/id3.html

I have the plans for this still, and I'm in the process of building it 
now.  The key for temperature control is to use a Johnson Controls 
valve/regulator.  It handles the temperature tuning, but at $300-400 
bucks, it's not a cheap component.

Kind regards,
Chris Bergeron

James P. Kinney III wrote:
> On
>  Mon, 2007-01-01 at 08:49 -0500, Philip James Smith wrote:
>   
>> Hi Ale-ers:
>>
>> Thanks for your replies and advice on using Linux to control temperature 
>> for making moonshine. Considering that making moonshine in GA is 
>> ILLEGAL, I won't be completing this project.
>>     
>
> Glad to hear the change of heart. As for system control, Linux is great
> and easily workable. It is used in many industrial settings for just
> that purpose. 
>   
>> Sorry to have abused the forum, but thanks for your replies.
>>
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Matt Kubilus | 1 Jan 2007 20:36
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Re: Installing Linux on laptop on New Years Eve

FYI, I found Ubuntu to be the most laptop friendly distro when setting up mine.

Sounds like the CD boots in INT13 mode, but has an issue when it
switches to using the linux driver (or lack thereof).

-Matt

On 12/31/06, Jeff Lightner <jlightner@...> wrote:
> On boot the CD is booted by the BIOS.  So it starts the installs fine
> from first CD.  After that however the CD is accessed by the OS (Linux).
> I had an issue with this one machine I installed and solved it by
> waiting for the boot: prompt then typing:
> ide=nodma
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ale-bounces@...
[mailto:ale-bounces@...] On Behalf Of
> Daniel Howard
> Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 9:22 PM
> To: ale@...
> Subject: [ale] Installing Linux on laptop on New Years Eve
>
> My wife asked me to put Linux on her Win 2K laptop, which now slows down
>
> within days of my reinstalling Win 2K.
>
> I first tried K12LTSP w/o the LTSP component, which installed fine, but
> on initial boot up gave a screenfull of jibberish text and finally
> booted in a text shell.  I presumed that since she only had 256MB of
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Christopher Bergeron | 1 Jan 2007 20:39

Re: linux / moonshine project query

James, the application for a small fuel production license is a 2 page 
document.  It's simpler to fill out than some tax forms.  As for the 
moonshine aspect, it is up to the producer to denature the alcohol, but 
as far as I know, they don't monitor it.  I just got a call about the 
status of my license from the ATF last week, so I have yet to find out 
the status from them.

Here's a link with more information about getting a license:
http://running_on_alcohol.tripod.com/id10.html

Unfortunately, the ATF application link is broken, but it's easy to find 
on the web.

Kind regards,
Chris Bergeron

James P. Kinney III wrote:
> On Sun, 2006-12-31 at 08:41 -0500, Philip James Smith wrote:
>   
>> Hi Ale-ers
>>
>> I am planning to make some moonshine. This is no joke. In the state of 
>> Georgia, it is legal to make a small amount at home.
>>     
>
> That will land you in jail. There is no provision for making _ANY_
> distilled spirits in _ANY_ quantity. Even if you are investigating a
> potential start-up commercial venture and just want to test a few recipe
> ideas you are required to have a federal license from BATF and more from
> Georgia. (I investigated doing just this about 6 months ago. The
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