Remote adminstration
by cmoman
Hello all,
Is there a tool in ubuntu that a user can start that reports the real world ip
address and configures a home router to open a port to allow remote
administration?
I have a friend or two for whom it would nice to get them to start a program,
report to me the details via MSN or Skype or telephone etc and allow me to
log in and fix or make a configuration change to their machine. I know how
to set things up using ssh etc but that relies on some initial configuration
at the their end. KDE has a nice VNC invite function but it won't do the
router config part.
It appears the likes of KTorrent and Azuereus have the ability to do some to
the router via UPnP to open ports up on the router dynamically so I am
guessing all this is possible.
Cheers
9 years, 8 months
Re: [wlug] benq scanner install
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz
Hi Glen,
Did you make a typo? snapscan scanscan??
John
----- Original Message Follows -----
> hi all
>
> I am installing my Benq scanner, and I have run into some
> trouble. I have listed my installation steps and terminal
> output:
>
> System: Ubuntu 5.10
>
> Kernel:2.6.12-9 386
>
> Scanner: BENQ 4300U
>
> Flatbed scanner
> USB 1.0
> Powerpack 16v(a)1.0A
>
> 1. Before plugging scanner in: tail /var/log/messages
>
> glenn@glenn:~$ tail /var/log/messages
> Nov 21 21:14:08 localhost kernel: [4311704.892000] usb
> 1-1.2: USB disconnect, address 3
> Nov 21 21:14:10 localhost kernel: [4311707.716000] usb
> 1-1.2: new low speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address
> 16 Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost kernel: [4311707.901000]
> input: USB HID v1.11 Mouse [Logitech USB Optical Mouse] on
> usb-0000:00:07.2-1.2 Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost
> input.agent[12936]: tsdev: already loaded Nov 21
> 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: mousedev:
> already loaded
> Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: evdev:
> already loaded Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost usb.agent[12951]:
> usbhid: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost
> input.agent[13046]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21
> 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13052]: evdev: already
> loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13113]:
> evdev: already loaded glenn@glenn:~$
>
> 2. When scanner is recognised upon plugging in:
>
> glenn@glenn:~$ tail /var/log/messages
> Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost kernel: [4311707.901000] input:
> USB HID v1.11 Mouse [Logitech USB Optical Mouse] on
> usb-0000:00:07.2-1.2 Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost
> input.agent[12936]: tsdev: already loaded Nov 21
> 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: mousedev:
> already loaded
> Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost input.agent[12936]: evdev:
> already loaded Nov 21 21:14:11 localhost usb.agent[12951]:
> usbhid: already loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost
> input.agent[13046]: evdev: already loaded Nov 21
> 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13052]: evdev: already
> loaded Nov 21 21:14:12 localhost input.agent[13113]:
> evdev: already loaded Nov 21 21:17:31 localhost kernel:
> [4311908.671000] usb 1-1.4.1: new full speed USB device
> using uhci_hcd and address 17 Nov 21 21:17:32 localhost
> usb.agent[13207]: libusbscanner: loaded successfully
> glenn@glenn:~$
>
> 3. lsusb
>
> glenn@glenn:~$ lsusb
> Bus 001 Device 017: ID 04a5:20b0 Acer Peripherals Inc.
> (now BenQ Corp.) S2W 3300U/4300U
> Bus 001 Device 016: ID 046d:c019 Logitech, Inc.
> Bus 001 Device 004: ID 05e3:0608 Genesys Logic, Inc.
> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 05e3:0608 Genesys Logic, Inc.
> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 0000:0000
> glenn@glenn:~$
>
> 4. Checked /proc/bus/usb/devices to see if the scanner was
> recognised and had loaded a driver (driver=(none) in my
> case.
>
> glenn@glenn:~$cat /proc/bus/usb/devices
> T: Bus=01 Lev=03 Prnt=04 Port=00 Cnt=01 Dev#= 17 Spd=12
> MxCh= 0 D: Ver= 1.00 Cls=ff(vend.) Sub=ff Prot=ff MxPS= 8
> #Cfgs= 1 P: Vendor=04a5 ProdID=20b0 Rev= 1.20
> S: Manufacturer=Color
> S: Product= FlatbedScanner 22
> C:* #Ifs= 1 Cfg#= 1 Atr=40 MxPwr=100mA
> I: If#= 0 Alt= 0 #EPs= 3 Cls=ff(vend.) Sub=ff Prot=ff
> Driver=(none) E: Ad=81(I) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 64 Ivl=0ms
> E: Ad=02(O) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 8 Ivl=0ms
> E: Ad=83(I) Atr=03(Int.) MxPS= 8 Ivl=16ms
> glenn@glenn:/proc/bus/usb$
>
> 5. As a normal user, run xsane from the terminal:
>
> glenn@glenn:/proc/bus/usb$ xsane
>
> ERROR MESSAGE: Failed to open device
> 'snapscan:libusb:001:017': Invalid argument.
>
> 6. Run scanscan from the terminal:
>
> glenn@glenn:/proc/bus/usb$ snapscan
> bash: snapscan: command not found
>
> This is where I get into trouble as I cannot run apt-get
> on my 5.10 machine and can't figure out what to do next.
>
> Glenn.
>
>
>
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11 years, 2 months
Eee maker Asustek ponders an Android netbook | Betanews
by mikencolleen
This might be an interesting development. Move over Skype?
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11 years, 3 months
NZCS Industry Consultation Workshop on Professional Certification
by David Hallett
NZCS Consultation Workshop on Professional Certification
11 March 2009: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Bill Gallagher Hub
Wintec City Campus (Gate 5)
Anglesea Street, Hamilton
This is your chance to have your say about the upcoming Professional
Certification Programme.
Certification Programme
NZCS is in the process of designing and implementing a Professional
Certification Programme for ICT Professionals.
This internationally-aligned certification has the potential to redefine our
profession, and put ICT on equal footing with other professions, such as
Accountancy, Medicine and Engineering.
"Professional Certification" is the cornerstone of a profession, and helps
define and recognise true professionals. This is an overarching
certification and is NOT the same as technical certifications; ie it is
similar to "Chartered Accountant" or "Chartered Engineer" certifications for
those professions rather than technical certifications (such as Microsoft or
Cisco certs), although technical certifications are aligned with it.
Certification Workshops
This facilitated interactive workshop is your chance to not just hear about
the detail of how this programme will work, but to provide significant
feedback into the process as well.
Senior NZCS staff will work through the details step by step then lead
discussion around why particular routes have been chosen and decisions made,
other options available, and what the participants believe are the best
options.
Who's invited?
Everyone is welcome. Professional Certification is for the entire sector -
not just existing NZCS members - and we encourage everyone to come along and
get involved.
Consequently, please pass this invitation along to anyone you believe may be
interested in attending.
The full model will be released at the beginning of March and sent to
everyone on the NZCS Mailing List.
In the meantime, please visit http://www.nzcs.org.nz/certification for more
information, particularly the "Certification Update" document and Frequently
Asked Questions.
Registration is essential. Places will be filling fast, and registration is
necessary for catering and logistic purposes.
To register, simply register at the link below. Registration is free.
http://www.nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/21-NZCS_Consultation_Workshop_o...
Regards,
David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS
Pulsar Computer Solutions Ltd
P.O. Box 15-516
Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone: +64-7-210 5520
Mobile: +64-21-802 256
Email: david(a)pulsar.net.nz
11 years, 3 months
Relay for Life March 7, 2009
by Liz
Okay the Relay for Life is coming up and James suggested that we put a
group together to help raise our profile and also help those with Cancer.
Now James has had a few things crop up and is unable to help out,
however there are a few others of us keen to put together a group.
You can find more details about it here
http://www.relayforlife.org.nz/index/event?EventID=35
Its on March 7, 2009
Key points:
* Teams consist of 10 or more: a Team Captain is elected, a Team
name selected, and members submit a registration fee which will
vary according to where the event is being held. Teams are
encouraged to set and achieve their own FUNdraising goals in
advance of the Relay and to be as creative as they wish about how
they will walk, stroll or run around the track. FUNdraising can be
achieved on either an individual basis or as a team.
* At least one member of the team should be on the track for the
duration of Relay to keep the baton passing. They are encouraged
by their supporters and the electric and celebratory atmosphere
that is created by the trackside entertainment and the vibrancy of
everyone camping together overnight.
* After you have registered you will receive a thank you
confirmation, a login and password and access to the team captain
and team member pages.
* Cost $15 per person + whatever fund raising we can make
So can I have a show of hands please who would like to help out.
Liz
ps. Yes this is completely un linux related, however i figure it gets
the name noticed, we may be able to get some media coverage, and its good PR
11 years, 3 months
Kubuntu 8.10 KDE4.2 Akonadi and Kmail
by Chris O'Halloran
Hello,
Just wondered if anyone was using KDE 4.2 and had success getting
Akonadi to access their mail and display it in Kmail.
I can access an address boo k( via Kontact) to display via Akonadi;
and stop and start the Akonadi service without errors. I have it
connecting to a few IMAP email accounts but nothing actually get
displayed in Kmail. I've tried Mailody http://www.mailody.net but
that doesn't seem to connect to Akonadi yet.
Perhaps its not functional in Kubuntu 8.10 yet?
http://pim.kde.org/akonadi/
Anyone having success or similar experiences.
Chris
11 years, 3 months
