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  1. willing2learn

    How can I automatically umount usb flash drives left mounted by guests

    Hi Gurus, I have fedora4 system shared by many users loging in to the same guest account, I have a problem with them leaving thier flash drives still mounted for the next user, Is there a way to automatically umount all the devices such as /dev/sdb1, /dev/sdb2, /dev/sdc1 and so on.... Please...
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    how to preset a time to shutdown xp pro machines

    Hi Gurus, Is it possible to preset a time for shutdown on xp pro, if yes please let me know the commands procedure Many Thanks
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    How can I empty a folder on logout using gnome in fedora 4

    Hi gurus, I want to remove/empty files from a folder in my home when logging out using gnome, I added rm -rf /folder/* in the .bash_logout but it has no effect. Your help would be appreciated.
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    How to allow non root users to perform real time scheduling

    Hi gurus, Is it possible to change the default scheduling policies to SCHED_FIFO and SCHED_RR instead of default (SCHED_OTHER) On Fedora4 linux only users with superuser privileges can use the scheduling policies SCHED_FIFO and SCHED_RR. While the default policy (SCHED_OTHER), which is available...
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    ldap failed to start

    Hi Gurus, I am complete novice to ldap, I am trying to connect a fedora4 client to a LDAP server of which I have the ip address. Which I entered in the LDAP Server along with the domain name for the server in LDAP Search Base DN option. I get the following message when I try start the LDAP in...
  6. willing2learn

    File server advise required please

    Hi Gurus, We need advise in selection of a server, We are thinking of building a linux (redhat/fedora) file server serving about 100 machines with about 300 users accounts that can backup and have hot plugable scsi raid array etc we need to have an idea on the specs that would be required to...
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    "save as" hangs up Microsoft Office

    Dear Gurus, The problem is that in Office programme word when I "save as" it just hangs up and gives message "save as" is not responding and on selecting "End Task" from Task Manager it closes the word programme and I end up losing my data. Note I have kept the office updated with sp3 and no...
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    How to install usb flash memory stick on RH Enterprse 3

    Hi Gurus, Please advise how I can make my Red hat Enterprise version 3 running 2.4.21-32.0.1.EL kernel to automatically mount and umount the flash usb memory stick. Many thanks
  9. willing2learn

    How can I import ldif address book to outlook

    Hi gurus, I want to import address book in *.ldif format to microsoft outlook, how could I convert this format so that I can import in outlook. I can import ldif format to outlook express but not to microsoft outlook. Your help would be v.much appreciated.
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    How to remove edit option from grub screen in Fedora 3

    I am using fedora 3 in dual boot with xp and want to turn off the option to edit grub when booting with options to edit the selected command in the boot sequence 'c' for command line 'o' to open new line etc that appears under the GRUB Screen Your help would be appreciated.
  11. willing2learn

    remote desktop coonection

    Hi Gurus, I cannot remote connect to a pc running xp(home edition)from a pc running xp pro, but can remote connect other way round (ie to xp pro pc from xp home edition pc), what do I need to remote connect to xp home edition pc from xp pro pc. your help would be appreciated. many thanks
  12. willing2learn

    ssh and tar

    Hi Gurus, I have a linux box(redhat9) that has 94gb of data that I want to transfer over to another linux box(running fedora3) that has 100gb HD, is there a way to transfer over the data using ssh and/or tar to another machine? Can I send the whole lot in one go or do I need to split the data...
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    how to close a session without killing processes running in background

    Hi Gurus, A question. Upon exiting secure shell (I am loging into the IBM rs6000 sp (running AIX4.3 via ssh, (all processes started during that session are killed. How can I end my sessions on the IBM while not killing simulations running in the background (I use "&" for launching jobs in the...
  14. willing2learn

    netscape 7.2 doesnot copy to sent-mail or draft folder

    Hi Gurus, Help plz the netscape7.2 mail tool doesn't copy to sent-mail or draft folder, though it sends the mail but doesn't copy to these folders. your help would be appreciated Many Thanks
  15. willing2learn

    account manager problem as root

    Hi Gurus, I cannt open account manager as root to add or remove users. How can I add, remove or unlock users is there other way, I have always used the graphical manager to do it before. Your help will be appreciated
  16. willing2learn

    How to mount usb flash drive for users on Fedora2 Linux

    Hi Gurus, I would like to let users mount the usb flash drives without giving su privilages, so they can mount read and write just like the floppy drive, presently I am including each user on /etc/sudoers and they mount by sudo command which I want to do away. How do I make the system mount...
  17. willing2learn

    How to change the ssh port and get it to work ?

    I changed the ssh default port from 22 to one in the range > 50,000 by changing the entry in the /etc/ssh/sshd_conf and /etc/ssh/ssh_conf on both client and server machines but it doesn't seem to work, I also changed the port for ssh in /etc/services, restarted the sshd, also rebooted, but...
  18. willing2learn

    NIS passwd maps problem plz help

    Hi Gurus, plz help I get following errors for passwd when creating nis maps I do not know what this ^ parse error means:- # make NOPUSH=true -W /var/yp/Makefile -f ../Makefile all Updating passwd.byname... gawk: cmd. line:1: !/^[-+#]/ { if ($1 != "" && $3 >= 500 && $3 != ) print $1"\t"$0 }...
  19. willing2learn

    NIS setup problem (Redhat 9)

    Hi Gurus, I have followed the instruction on setting NIS but I get the following error messages after running /usr/lib/yp/ypinit -m gmake [1]: *** No rule to make target `' needed by all Stop; gmake [1]: leaving directory `/var/yp/eee` make :*** [target] Error2 Error running Makefile Please...
  20. willing2learn

    Dec Alpha boot problem

    Hi gurus, plz help I am having problem booting a XP1000 a dec alpha machine after powerdown, I get following messages after the initializing test Testing the disks read only dqb0.0.1.13.0 has no media present or is disabled via the Run/stop switch file open failed for dqb0.0.1.13.0 boot...

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