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centos31 anaconda bug with lvm lvcreate?
by sophana 13 Aug '04

13 Aug '04

Hi I just tried to install centos3.1 from the 3cd. I removed all existing partitions and made a custom partitionning: a /boot partition /dev/hda1 and a lvm physical volume for the rest: /dev/hda2 in the lvm volume group I placed all other partitions including root (/) The anaconda crashed because of an error in lvcreate for the root partition. Is there a problem with that? I did reboot and restarted with then same config and it is now installing. I have saved the debug info on a floppy if anyone interested. Thanks Sophana

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Re: migration center
by Rick Graves 13 Aug '04

13 Aug '04

John, > I started a web page to collect my ideas > http://uranus.it.swin.edu.au/~jn/linux/centos-2/migration.htm I looked at the page collecting your ideas. That is a good start, and a good looking web page. Your wizard idea is fancier than what I had in mind. I was thinking of a table listing the starting points and in the left column and the sensible options in the right column. Then step by step instructions for each supported migration path. (I can imagine writing step by step instructions by actually doing it and taking notes as I go.) I agree that we do not have to rush it. On the other hand, I do not know what the schedule for the new web site will be. As for the migration center content (plain text type content), I suggest we move at our own pace, and when we are ready, either put the content in the existing site or in the new site, whichever is available. When cAos moves to the new site, much if the text will get copied from the old site and pasted into the new site anyway. Since I do not know anything about the schedule for the new site, I can imagine that it could take more time than doing a useful migration center. I simply suggest that we do not let any potential problems in doing a whole new web site delay putting out migration information that people could be using right now. > Each procedure could have a forum where people can contribute feedback, like they do with the php manual. This would be best. > Another thing I might have a play with is a family tree. That might help people see the differences between versions. That is another good suggestion. It could go in the FAQ explaining the difference between cAos and CentOS. Rick

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more about: migration center
by Rick Graves 13 Aug '04

13 Aug '04

John, I did not hear back from you right away. Maybe doing all the combinations is too big a job for one person. It might work if we split them up. I could do these two: RedHat 9 -> reinstall CentOS-3.1 RedHat 9 -> live update to CentOS-3.1 I am volunteering for these because I already have RedHat 9 and CentOS-3.1 CD's. The only rub is on Saturday I go on vacation, and at the end of August I will be back to where I have my computer junk. I could do those two in early September. Any other volunteers for any of the other combinations? My offer to work it all into the web site still stands. Rick --- Rick Graves <gravesricharde(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 06:13:59 -0700 (PDT) > From: Rick Graves <gravesricharde(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: migration center > To: centos(a)caosity.org > > John, > > Would you like to take a first crack at the text for > the migration center? You could then run it by this > group. > > If we get something that is good enough not to get > shot down here, I will work it into the web site. > > If we decide to go with separate sites, the text > could > just be copied over, so there would be no wasted > effort. > > Rick > > --- centos-request(a)caosity.org wrote: > > Message: 8 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 09:28:57 +1000 > From: John Newbigin <jn(a)it.swin.edu.au> > To: centos(a)caosity.org > Subject: Re: [Centos] suggestions for CentOS > > > ... > > I think another thing we should have is a 'migration > centre' which can > help people decide what product and procedure to use > to upgrade from > various distros. > > Something along the lines of: > RedHat 7.2 -> reinstall with CentOS-2 > -> reinstall with CentOS-3.1 > -> reinstall with cAos > -> live update to CentOS-2 > RedHat 9 -> reinstall CentOS-3.1 > -> live update to CentOS-3.1 > RHEL 2.1 -> live update to CentOS-2 > RHEL 3 -> live update to CentOS-3 > > And I am sure there are more. For each procedure, > instructions and > pitfalls etc can be listed, perhaps with community > feedback etc. > > > >

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Re: more about messing around with iptables
by Rick Graves 13 Aug '04

13 Aug '04

Hey scty Library, > I am messing around with iptables, trying to learn how it works so that I can build my self a router/firewall and mabey a VPN. Oops! I forgot about that. The LinWiz iptables wizards cannot help you, a router/firewall/VPN application is too complicated for them. If you do not care about reinventing the wheel, then proceed with your learning experience. If you just want a router/firewall/VPN, look at Smoothwall. A mountain of effort and expertise has been put into that dedicated firewall distribution, and I suspect there is NO WAY anything you could do on your own could come close. But if your purpose is to have a learning experience, then you are on the right track. Rick On Thu, 12 Aug 2004, scty Library wrote: > I am messing around with iptables, trying to learn how > it works so that I can build my self a router/firewall > and mabey a VPN. Anyway I tried to use a command on my > Desktop CentOS3 machine. > > "iptables -A INPUT -s 127.0.0.1 -p icmp -j DROP" > > now the command seems to have went through because I > didn't get any errors, but when I go to ping 127.0.0.1 > I am getting a response and my packet loss is 0%. It > should be 100% packet loss. > > Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong. I am not > trying to do anything yet, just want to learn by > exploring.

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Re: messing around with iptables
by Rick Graves 13 Aug '04

13 Aug '04

Hey scty Library, I forget your name. I do not have an answer for your question exactly. However, I think I have a solution to the overall problem, and it is here: http://www.lowth.com/LinWiz/1.09/ I use the wizards to create my iptables files. I have a couple of basic files that I use, and then I tweek the appropriate one after copying it to a new install. For people who want a solution fast, the two wizards are great. I hope this helps. Rick On Thu, 12 Aug 2004, scty Library wrote: > I am messing around with iptables, trying to learn how > it works so that I can build my self a router/firewall > and mabey a VPN. Anyway I tried to use a command on my > Desktop CentOS3 machine. > > "iptables -A INPUT -s 127.0.0.1 -p icmp -j DROP" > > now the command seems to have went through because I > didn't get any errors, but when I go to ping 127.0.0.1 > I am getting a response and my packet loss is 0%. It > should be 100% packet loss. > > Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong. I am not > trying to do anything yet, just want to learn by > exploring.

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suggestions for CentOS
by dan1 12 Aug '04

12 Aug '04

Hi to all, I have some suggestions to make about the CentOS 3. I think that this would be great to include many questions we have on this mailing list into the FAQs of the centOS site. They are so poor, that we feel like nothing is happening for this centos 3, and in fact this seems to be a very good distribution.. too sad.. Probably that finding a way to access the mailing list archive through a search for non-subscribers would help a lot new users, and motivate them. I also had contact with the switch.ch mirror site of Switzerland (1Gbit/s), and they would be ready to mirror your distribution if it would become more known. So there should not be any bandwidth problems, and I wish that CentOS 3 will become known from the others. It's so strange, nobody knows about it.. A better documentation on your site would perhaps also help a bit, and motivate people to use it. Especially making a bigger difference on the site between cAos and CentOS 3 would be great (the way the site is designed). I also regret to not find any information on google groups about that. It's so sad.. Isn't it possible to post your e-mails to google groups (open a new channel for centos, etc..) ? In all cases, thank you for all, I'm very pleased to use CentOS 3 and try to make it known by others ! Hope this will help.. Daniel

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Re: migration center
by Rick Graves 12 Aug '04

12 Aug '04

John, Would you like to take a first crack at the text for the migration center? You could then run it by this group. If we get something that is good enough not to get shot down here, I will work it into the web site. If we decide to go with separate sites, the text could just be copied over, so there would be no wasted effort. Rick --- centos-request(a)caosity.org wrote: Message: 8 Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 09:28:57 +1000 From: John Newbigin <jn(a)it.swin.edu.au> To: centos(a)caosity.org Subject: Re: [Centos] suggestions for CentOS ... I think another thing we should have is a 'migration centre' which can help people decide what product and procedure to use to upgrade from various distros. Something along the lines of: RedHat 7.2 -> reinstall with CentOS-2 -> reinstall with CentOS-3.1 -> reinstall with cAos -> live update to CentOS-2 RedHat 9 -> reinstall CentOS-3.1 -> live update to CentOS-3.1 RHEL 2.1 -> live update to CentOS-2 RHEL 3 -> live update to CentOS-3 And I am sure there are more. For each procedure, instructions and pitfalls etc can be listed, perhaps with community feedback etc.

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Centos - Samba - FreeBSD
by SCALA SISTEMAS, S.L. 12 Aug '04

12 Aug '04

Is Centos 3.1 as stable as FreeBSD to install a Samba File Server for a Visual fox pro database ? I am using Free at this moment. My english is not good, I hope you understand it !!! Thanks ! Anthony.

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binary RPMs
by dan1 11 Aug '04

11 Aug '04

Hi everybody. I know that we can normally install source rpms designed for RH9 and FC1, but can we also install the binary RPMs for RH9 and/or FC1 on a CentOS 3 system ?

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Re: Flash plugin for CentOS
by Rick Graves 11 Aug '04

11 Aug '04

Nels, > I've got an easier solution. Excellent! Your solution is absolutely easier, and IT WORKS! After following your instructions, "This Land" by the JibJab brothers played without a hitch. With your permission, I will write up an FAQ and give you the credit. If anyone has not seen "This Land" yet, you owe it to yourself to take a look: http://www.jibjab.com/ Next I need java. When I go to the official US time site, http://www.time.gov/, and go to a time zone, I want to see the seconds go by (without having to click to refresh). Can you help with that as well? Perhaps one FAQ could cover both the Flash plugin and Java. Rick --- centos-request(a)caosity.org wrote: > Message: 3 > From: "Nels Lindquist" <nlindq(a)maei.ca> > Organization: Morningstar Air Express Inc. > To: centos(a)caosity.org > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 13:46:08 -0600 > Subject: Re: [Centos] Shockwave Flash player for > CentOS > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > On 9 Aug 2004 at 7:03, Rick Graves wrote: > > > I am using CentOS-3 as a desktop distribution. > With > > the exception of fewer red hats and some different > > logos, it looks exactly like RedHat 9 to me. > > Which is unsurprising, since RHEL 3 is based on RH > 9. > > > I prefer not to download and install something > that > > YUM could not help keep up to date. > > I can understand the sentiment, but depending on > what you're doing, > you may ultimately end up having to download and > install a package > directly, or even (*gasp*) build something from > source. It's not > *that* scary. Really. :-) > > > If I volunteered to be the "package maintainer", > could > > browser enhancements be included in the "extras"? > > I've got an easier solution. Edit /etc/yum.conf and > add the > following: > > - -- begin -- > [macromedia] > name=Macromedia Flash Player for Red Hat Linux 3 > baseurl= > # http://macromedia.mplug.org/apt/redhat/3/ > # http://sluglug.ucsc.edu/macromedia/apt/redhat/3/ > # > http://ruslug.rutgers.edu/macromedia/apt/redhat/3/ > # http://macromedia.rediris.es/apt/redhat/3/ > gpgcheck=1 > failovermethod=priority > - -- end -- > > Uncomment one of the repository URIs as appropriate. > You'll also > need to either set gpgcheck=0 (not recommended) or > install the Fedora > project GPG key which is used to sign these > packages. If you don't > already have it, do (as root): > > > rpm --import http://www.fedora.us/FEDORA-GPG-KEY > > Then you can simply: > > > yum install flash-plugin > > and everything should work as you would expect. > > The usual "yum update" should track the Macromedia > repository as > well. > > - ---- > Nels Lindquist <*> > Information Systems Manager > Morningstar Air Express Inc. >

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