Discussions - alt.os.linux.slackware

I've just finished packaging pm-utils 1.2.2 for Slackware (unofficially, of course), and I'd like to get some more widespread testing with it. This new release automatically queries the HAL "quirks" database, so in theory, suspend/resume should work on almost all laptops with it. Testing is relatively straightforward, but due to its experimental... more »

By Robby Workman - Oct 5 - 2 new of 2 messages

	bootsplash kernel patch
	Hi guys: I'm trying to install bootsplash in slackware 12.1, kernel 2.6.24.5 but i can't find the kernel patch, does anyone know where i can find it??? thanks in advance. Joel Camez. "Vale mas morir de pie, que vivir de rodillas". By jcamez - Oct 5 - 5 new of 5 messages

	How to burn a DVD on Slack 12.0
	I know how to burn a cd using cdrecord. But how do I burn a dvd given the same hardware? I have Slack-current in iso file form and I want to transfer it to the external media. For a cdr I use cdrecord dev=1001,0,0 foo.iso The drive is dvd-capable, read and write. John Culleton By john@wexfordpress.com - Oct 5 - 16 new of 16 messages

	vim, gpm, linux console
	I have problem with copy/paste with mouse (gpm) in linux console (non X) in Vim. E.g I attempt copy text from first console to second console where runing vim. Text is not copied. Why? vim --version --skip-- +mouse_gpm --skip-- Thanks, By Murat D. Kadirov - Oct 5 - 11 new of 11 messages

	Burning slackware current iso
	I have a dvd-capable read-write drive of recent vintage. I am downloading the slack current iso. For cdrecord session I address dev=1001,0,0. Slack 12.0. Can someone give me the exact command line needed to burn the slack current dvd iso on a dvd blank? The growisofs man page tells me more than I really want... more » By john@wexfordpress.com - Oct 4 - 2 new of 2 messages

	ssh firewall rules revisited, using ipt_recent, port knock
	Hi there, Some time ago there was a discussion here on various techniques for protecting access to ssh port 22. Other day I read [link] on Robby W's website and decided to write something like that into my firewall ruleset. Already I had 'gotojail' and a 'serv_rej' reset... more » By Grant - Oct 4 - 1 new of 1 message

	This is why I use slackware
	Can there be any more proof that ubuntu is aimed at the braindead?: [link] ----- Policy (Completed: Hardy) The default firewall policy will be: 1. ACCEPT all on loopback 2. ACCEPT all outgoing 3. default policy of ACCEPT for incoming (configurable) 4. LOG all dropped packets (perhaps use --limit 3/min... more » By notbob - Oct 3 - 24 new of 24 messages

	Gimp 2.6.0 - Almost But Not Quite Built in Slack 12.1
	Posting for info as someone else is sure to want to build Gimp 2.6.0: Dependencies that needed to be built for slack 12.1: babl 0.0.22 Not part of slack gegl 0.0.18 Not part of slack intltool 0.40.4 Not part of slack glib 2.81.1 Upgrade see [1]... more » By Peter Chant - Oct 2 - 4 new of 4 messages

	Confession
	Forgive me, Father Patrick, for I have sinned. I have commited the sin of unfaithfulness. Yes, I went out with another Linux distribution. I was seduced by her heavy makeup, flashy dresses, and sparkly jewelry. I did more than go out with her. I installed her in the guest room, on my file server, defying the evil... more » By Frank Bell - Oct 2 - 5 new of 5 messages

	Great New Linux Devices
	The GP2X Wiz and Pandora units will open up the face of handheld computing The GP2X Wiz is a pure Gaming/Video/MP3 console with hundreds of emulators written for it The other, the Pandora is a UMPC, which can run openoffice/firefox and is the same shape and size as a nintendo DS Check the data here on GP2X Wiz:... more » By rajtakhar - Oct 2 - 1 new of 1 message