UK Linux

Shuttle PCs with Linux pre-installed available to buy
See el Reg for more: http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/11/16/shuttle_uk_linux/ However, it seems that you can't just order them online. You have to make an online 'request' to a suitable Shuttle vendor who will, presumably, make your order on demand. It's a good start, but could be much better... ... 10 Dec 2007 02:26

Simple but fast control - Update
I thought some of you might like to know where we'd got to on this. We now have a working test rig that's looking much better (and easier) than we expected. Sadly there is little Linux content to it now :( We discovered the Arduino development environment based on the ATmega168 microcontroller. This package is fu... 10 Dec 2007 02:26

Graphics tablet recommendation pls
Hi, Can anyone please recommend one that I'd be able to use with the likes of The Gimp & Sodipodi? I have an old Genius serial 6x6" tablet which I thought I'd be able to get working in the interim but without success so far. Thanks. -- Best rgds, Mark ... 10 Dec 2007 02:26

Turning of Kerberos for ftp transfers
I have just upgraded one of our servers from Red Hat 9 to fedora Core 6. We have an automated ftp system that calls ftp with an input file of commands to update a remote server. This still works but I am now getting a log file filled with "KERBEROS_V4 rejected as an authentication type". Do I need to turn off... 16 Nov 2007 08:53

TV tuners and Linux in UK
Hello All! I'm considering buying a Dual Freeview TV tuner with dual channels (recording up to 3 programmes and watching a 4th) or if that can't work just one dual tuner. Has anyone setup a tuner that works under linux and if so with what level of difficulty and using what distro? Vince ... 10 Dec 2007 02:26

JOB: Linux Systems Administrator
hi, I am a recruiter that is recruiting a Linux Systems Administrator for my client in Cambridge, UK. Ideally it would be great if the Sysadmin had some MySQL DBA skills too. Please feel free to contact me for more information on jamesbtobin(a)gmail.com or james.tobin(a)graffiti.net Many thanks JAMES ... 14 Nov 2007 09:12

openSuse?
Anyone tried it? How does it compare to Ubuntu in ease of use a compatability, plus does it have as a huge repos as Ubuntu? ... 15 Nov 2007 02:44

HP610C
Anyone want a hp610c printer works ok in Linux...I just bought a Laser printer so need to shift this...Only stipulation must be collected... -- Regards Ted Wager G3TPI High Peak UK Using Ubuntu Hardy Heron ... 10 Dec 2007 02:26

Suggestions for a box to run ssh port forwarding.
Some months ago this group suggested ssh port forwarding as a solution to a problem I was experiencing. I am pleased to say that this has proved to be highly effective and I would now like to have a dedicated box available to perform this function. The data rates are not high. What is the cheapest box (both p... 15 Nov 2007 22:38

Netgear SC101 broken mirror
ANy idea how to repair a broken mirror? The SC101 SCM software detects the broken mirror, allows me to select it but then doesnt present an "Ok" or "Next" or "Fix" button (I just have "Back and "Cancel")! Ive contacted Netgear tech support but the response is unintellgible, the engineer's first language clearly i... 12 Nov 2007 13:14