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Important
by Andrew Pam 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

From: Benjamin Conway <bjnconsulting(a)outlook.com> Date: 28/9/19, 1:13 am Dear Members of Linux users Victoria Hi, My name is Benjamin & I would really love some support. I would love to become a member. I am a Windows 7 user who runs a business through various computers. Although as I am sure you are aware Windows 7 support is finishing soon. I would like to ask if someone you know (perhaps even yourself), could assist me to install a linux system. For over 5 years I have avoided migrating to windows 10 as I hate it and I like Mac Hardware but I am not too savy with the software. I prefer to build my own computers and I have being using windows almost everyday since 1997, (I still have an old Windows 97 computer which still works). I used to use Linux in the 1990’s as a kid although now I am using Zorin OS 15 as a transition to a linux based OS, Based on my extensive research I believe I would be suited to either Fedora 20 or 30 or Pop_OS 19. I would really appreciate some help to install one of these OS systems onto my desktop. Sincerely, Benjamin J. Conway Principle Director BJN Consulting tel. 0451 480 462 e-bjnconsulting(a)outlook.com

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computer security questions
by Peter Wolf 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

Hello, My questions are - how do I detect a suspicious network connection? - what sort of computer security tips do people have? Some background information regarding the above questions. Firstly as some of you may have noticed I have very little to no knowledge in this area.I am flat out running a business that is barely paying bills and probably cannot afford to buy security software, hire someone or spend much time on a computer security course. I believe my computers are getting hacked.I have noticed files being changed/added in dropbox that I definitely hadn't changed/added myself.Also at times I am no longer able to easily change my password or do updates.Also I have noticed that at such times web browsing can become very slow as well as the general speed of my computer.I am running Linux Mint 18.My solution to computer security has been to change my user password several times a day which seems to help.I do updates regularly and use relatively low spec computers (dual core machines) so that if there is a problem and someone else is using my computer I can notice it more easily.I always use regular hard drives so that any possible hacking cannot be done too quickly.I have also written a program to change the hostname on my computers and this seems to speed up my computers and web browsing for a while.When web pages start malfunctioning,changing the user password and computer hostname very often fixes it. I have noticed that problems seem to be correlated with how many network connections I see.I am thinking of writing a program to shut down any suspicious network connections as long as I know how to detect them.Buying security software may seem more cost effective but I don't trust commercial products because the seller always has a vested interest to encourage hacking etc to continue the sale of products and maintain subscriptions. Unfortunately I have no computers that can run the latest Qubes Linux. regards Peter

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computer security questions
by Peter Wolf 21 Sep '19

21 Sep '19

On 20/9/19 11:04 am, Peter Wolf via luv-beginners wrote: >/Hello, />//>/ My questions are />//>/- how do I detect a suspicious network connection? />//>/- what sort of computer security tips do people have? />//>//>/Some background information regarding the above questions. />//>/Firstly as some of you may have noticed I have very little to no />/knowledge in this area.I am flat out running a business that is barely />/paying bills and probably cannot afford to buy security software, hire />/someone or spend much time on a computer security course. />//>/I believe my computers are getting hacked. /If you computer is hacked then stop there. Save your data, format everything and reinstall your operating system. You are time poor so that is the quickest option. ******* I often do that but I'm looking for something more efficient and a prevention. >/I have noticed files being changed/added in dropbox that I definitely />/hadn't changed/added myself. /There may be another explanation for this than being hacked. Are you using the Dropbox app or web interface? What are the files? Are they found on both your computer and the cloud? When using the Dropbox folder as an application data storage I have seen temporary files remain after the application exits. ****** I mainly use the dropbox app for the desktop.One file that was modified was a script to enable apparmor.It was changed so that it did ****** some weird stuff with grub files.The script was in the cloud and on my computer. >/Also at times I am no longer able to easily change my password or do />/updates.Also I have noticed that at such times web browsing can become />/very slow as well as the general speed of my computer.I am running />/Linux Mint 18.My solution to computer security has been to change my />/user password several times a day which seems to help.I do updates />/regularly and use relatively low spec /Changing your password will be of no benefit is someone has root access to your computers. >//>/computers (dual core machines) so that if there is a problem and />/someone else is using my computer I can notice it more easily.I always />/use regular hard drives so that any possible hacking cannot be done />/too quickly.I have also written a program to change the hostname on my />/computers and this seems to speed up my computers and web browsing for />/a while.When web pages start malfunctioning,changing the user password />/and computer hostname very often fixes it. />//>/I have noticed that problems seem to be correlated with how many />/network connections I see.I am thinking of writing a program to shut />/down any suspicious network connections as long as I know how to />/detect them.Buying security software may seem more cost effective but />/I don't trust commercial products because the seller always has a />/vested interest to encourage hacking etc to continue the sale of />/products and maintain subscriptions. / I have been using Linux distributions on workstations and servers for over 20 years. User accounts have been hacked in the past when users insisted on using dictionary based passwords. Each time the give away was the accounts were being used to send spam. A password reset stopped that activity. No one has ever gained root access. I hope this helps ******** Yes this helps,thanks,information is good. >//>/Unfortunately I have no computers that can run the latest Qubes Linux. />//>/regards Peter />//>/_______________________________________________ />/luv-beginners mailing list />/luv-beginners at luv.asn.au <https://lists.luv.asn.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/luv-beginners> />/https://lists.luv.asn.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/luv-beginners /

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Network question
by Peter Wolf 14 Sep '19

14 Sep '19

Hello, I want to know if the following output is indicative of a healthy computer system.The command is "netstat -t" . I am worried about the apparent circular reference with localhost. Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address State tcp 32 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:37642 162.125.83.7:https CLOSE_WAIT tcp 0 0 localhost:60846 localhost:42012 ESTABLISHED tcp 32 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:60696 162.125.36.1:https CLOSE_WAIT tcp 32 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:39138 162.125.83.3:https CLOSE_WAIT tcp 0 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:46664 134.213.52.45:https ESTABLISHED tcp 0 0 localhost:42012 localhost:60846 ESTABLISHED tcp 0 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:46662 134.213.52.45:https ESTABLISHED tcp 32 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:38518 162.125.83.3:https CLOSE_WAIT tcp 0 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:57244 162.125.34.129:https ESTABLISHED tcp 32 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:39130 162.125.83.3:https CLOSE_WAIT tcp 32 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:59380 162.125.83.4:https CLOSE_WAIT tcp 0 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:57852 162.125.34.129:https ESTABLISHED tcp 1 0 L1JDFY77FVHYMJD6O:41264 ec2-52-22-138-109:https CLOSE_WAIT regards Peter

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Windows 10 print to Samba share
by Keith Bainbridge 12 Dec '18

12 Dec '18

Good afternoon All I'm trying to connect my better half's win10 laptop to my Samba share printer. I've tried several supposed fixes without success, including disabling the firewall (which worked for my Win7 VBox). The only thing I've read that I haven't tried is changing a key in the registry - because I am reluctant to try something potentially dangerous when nothing else has worked. I'd do it on my my own machine if necessary, but I need to know it works before I try it elsewhere. So here's the url from my debian laptop: smb://WORKGROUP/192.168.0.126/C1860-Series smbclient list for me: keith WARNING: The "syslog" option is deprecated Enter keith's password: Domain=[WORKGROUP] OS=[Windows 6.1] Server=[Samba 4.5.12-Debian] Sharename Type Comment --------- ---- ------- homes Disk Home Directories print$ Disk Printer Drivers IPC$ IPC IPC Service (Samba 4.5.12-Debian) C1860-Series Printer Samsung C1860 Series keith Disk Home Directories Domain=[WORKGROUP] OS=[Windows 6.1] Server=[Samba 4.5.12-Debian] Server Comment --------- ------- COMPAQ Samba 4.5.12-Debian IINETCABLE-SMB Samba 3.0.37 Workgroup Master --------- ------- WORKGROUP IINETCABLE-SMB smbclient listing for wife: anne WARNING: The "syslog" option is deprecated Enter anne's password: session setup failed: NT_STATUS_LOGON_FAILURE keith@asus3:~$ smbclient -L 192.168.0.126 -U anne WARNING: The "syslog" option is deprecated Enter anne's password: Domain=[WORKGROUP] OS=[Windows 6.1] Server=[Samba 4.5.12-Debian] Sharename Type Comment --------- ---- ------- homes Disk Home Directories print$ Disk Printer Drivers IPC$ IPC IPC Service (Samba 4.5.12-Debian) C1860-Series Printer Samsung C1860 Series anne Disk Home Directories Domain=[WORKGROUP] OS=[Windows 6.1] Server=[Samba 4.5.12-Debian] Server Comment --------- ------- COMPAQ Samba 4.5.12-Debian IINETCABLE-SMB Samba 3.0.37 Workgroup Master --------- ------- WORKGROUP IINETCABLE-SMB So, anybody got win10 to talk to Samba? please. I have read somewhere that I can share a printer over ssh, but not found any guide-lines. Would that be easier? Thanks -- Keith Bainbridge keithrbau(a)gmail.com +61 (0)447 667 468

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Distro for Windows User
by Brian Dobbins 11 Dec '18

11 Dec '18

Popular/practical distro for windows users - Zorin, Mint, or orher? Thanks

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Re: [luv-beginners] wireless printing.
by Peter 01 Jul '18

01 Jul '18

Hello Morrie, Thanks for your message.I have installed the HP printer software etc.It worked well but my printer didn't.Have checked the links and other information to confirm. regards Peter On 29/06/18 17:05, Morrie Wyatt wrote: > Hi Peter. > > A quick search on Google shows me that your printer is supported by > the HPLIP packages. > > run "sudo aptitude install hplip hplip-gui" to install these packages. > > (And if you want access to the scanner too, add sane and xsane to the > list of packages in the above command. > > Then run "sudo hp-setup", and select the "Jetdirect" option. > > The IP address looks like it has been assigned by DHCP from your router. > It may well be worth either to lock down that IP address at the router > DHCP settings, or set the IP address as a static on the printer itself. > The goal being to ensure its IP address doesn't change from time to time. > > Here's where I found the info. > > https://www.systutorials.com/241321/how-to-set-up-hp-printer-drivers-on-lin… > > and here: > > https://www.systutorials.com/136720/how-to-configure-scanner-in-a-hp-all-in… > > > > Hope this helps. > > Regards, > Morrie. > > -----Original Message----- > From: luv-beginners [mailto:luv-beginners-bounces@luv.asn.au] On Behalf Of Peter via luv-beginners > Sent: Friday, 29 June 2018 11:35 AM > To: luv-beginners(a)luv.asn.au > Subject: Re: [luv-beginners] wireless printing. > > I have tried the wireless setup on the printer menu and connected to my > home router successfully.Not > > sure if that is required.However, the printer now says it's IP address > is 192.168.0.11.Not sure if that is the IP address that is relevant. > > > On 29/06/18 10:50, Trent W. Buck wrote: >> Peter via luv-beginners wrote: >>> I am trying to do wireless printing for the first time with Linux >>> but have not succeeded so far. >>> >>> I have a HP photosmart 5520 printer which may not be working properly using >>> a wireless connection.The printer sends out a wifi signal which I am able to >>> connect to using my computer.A notification pops up saying I have connected >>> to it.I am using Linux Mint 18.I don't know where to go from there.How do I >>> print a test page? I have opened system-configuration-printer but the >>> printer does not show up there like it does with a USB connection.The >>> printer does not print using the USB connection as there is something wrong >>> with the printer,I want to test it with the wirless connection before I >>> throw it out. >> Does the printer have an IP address or hostname? > _______________________________________________ > luv-beginners mailing list > luv-beginners(a)luv.asn.au > https://lists.luv.asn.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/luv-beginners >

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wireless printing.
by Peter 29 Jun '18

29 Jun '18

Hello, I am trying to do wireless printing for the first time with Linux but have not succeeded so far. I have a HP photosmart 5520 printer which may not be working properly using a wireless connection.The printer sends out a wifi signal which I am able to connect to using my computer.A notification pops up saying I have connected to it.I am using Linux Mint 18.I don't know where to go from there.How do I print a test page? I have opened system-configuration-printer but the printer does not show up there like it does with a USB connection.The printer does not print using the USB connection as there is something wrong with the printer,I want to test it with the wirless connection before I throw it out. regards Peter

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Fwd: Interesting Open Source event in Moreland
by Wen Lin 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

Hi all, There is an interesting event related to FOSS taking place at the Moreland City Council / Brunswick Library, Brunswick from 7:45 pm tomorrow (Thurs, 2 Nov). If you are free around that time, it's an event worth checking out. Margaret Gordon discusses open source and collaborative platforms A screening and discussion of free and open source software and collaborative online platforms. Margaret Gordon makes documentaries about open source technologies and not-for-profit organisations including VideoLAN (VLC) Wikipedia, Linux and Mozilla (Firefox). Join us for a screening and discussion of free and open source software and collaborative online platforms. Event detail *Date:* Thursday 02 November 2017 *Time:* 7.45 pm - 9 pm *Location:* Brunswick Library, Cnr Sydney Road and Dawson Street (enter from Dawson Street), Brunswick *Cost:* Free *Public transport:* Sydney Road tram. Jewell and Brunswick Stations on the Upfield train line are ten minutes walk. Bus routes 504, 506, 508 and 509 have bus stops on nearby side streets off Sydney Road. Regards, Wen ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ben M via luv-main <luv-main(a)luv.asn.au> Date: Sun, Oct 22, 2017 at 10:16 PM Subject: Interesting Open Source event in Moreland To: luv-main(a)luv.asn.au Hi all, There is a fantastic looking event coming up in Moreland on Thursday the 2nd of November at 8pm: http://www.moreland.vic.gov. au/libraries/library-events-and-activities/readmore- project/-Margaret-Gordon-discusses-open-source-and-collaborative-platforms-/ ... Margaret Gordon was the reporter who visited FSM during our August meetup, and she is presenting some of the work she has been doing with the Linux Foundation, Wikipedia and VLC. Looks to be a fantastic presentation. Even more exciting we may get the opportunity to do a short presentation or lead a discussion group... get in touch if you can make the event and want to get involved and we'll keep you updated with developments (including a sneak preview of the videos being presented... Exciting!). ~~ Ben Minerds _______________________________________________ luv-main mailing list luv-main(a)luv.asn.au https://lists.luv.asn.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/luv-main

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Re: [luv-beginners] Sending Bulk Mail - Own SMTP mail server on VPS vs 3rd Party Mail Service
by Wen Lin 23 Sep '17

23 Sep '17

Hi Arjen, Thanks for your info. I will check out this Binary Lane. BTW, I noticed a few of our LUV members have VPS hosted by Digital Ocean. They seem quite active in hosting various Linux related forums and tutorials. However, Digital Ocean is also American, but they do have DCs outside of US, e.g. Canada. Cheers, Wen On 23 Sep. 2017 5:00 pm, "Arjen Lentz" <arjen(a)lentz.com.au> wrote: Hi For our VPS hosting needs in Australia we use Binary Lane. They're Australian owned as well, which I regard as an advantage (also in legal terms). Stuff just works and their support has been very prompt and technically competent. Linode is very good and we've used them for years, but they are American and thus directly subject to US legal leverage. Even if you used a Linode DC in Japan or Singapore, ultimately it would be open to US legal frivolities. This may not be a consideration for some needs, but I'm just putting it out there. Data sovereignty is a thing. Regards, Arjen.

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