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Imagemagick - convert to same format as another image
by cory seligman 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

Hi all, I have an little microcontroller and LCD that can display windows bmp files, but it only seems to work with the ones provided. When I create a bmp file with the same basic resolution, colour depth etc, it fails to display. Does anyone know of a way to convert an image to bmp format having the same characteristics as a reference image? I'm sure I could work it out for this specific case, but it would be handy thing to be able to do in general. anyone? cory

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joining video files
by Lindsay Sprinter 21 Oct '11

21 Oct '11

I have downloaded a 4 part video that had been split into parts for down loading and I wish to put back into a single file. Any one have any sugestions for a decent utilty for this. I minor point is it plays the files at the wrong aspect ratio the correct being 4x3. The files are a fairly rare german film of the history of the Schnellboots (literaly fast boats, the german ww2 torpedo boats).. The following is part of the status from mplayer.......... ========================================================================== Opening video decoder: [ffmpeg] FFmpeg's libavcodec codec family Selected video codec: [ffh264] vfm: ffmpeg (FFmpeg H.264) ========================================================================== ========================================================================== Opening audio decoder: [faad] AAC (MPEG2/4 Advanced Audio Coding) FAAD: compressed input bitrate missing, assuming 128kbit/s! AUDIO: 44100 Hz, 2 ch, s16le, 128.0 kbit/9.07% (ratio: 16000->176400) Selected audio codec: [faad] afm: faad (FAAD AAC (MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio)) ========================================================================== Lindsay

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(slightly OT) announcement: Oceania Women of Open Tech launches
by Brianna Laugher 21 Oct '11

21 Oct '11

Hi, The group formerly known as AussieChix (Australian chapter of LinuxChix) has renamed and rescoped itself and is launching as OWOOT. If you are a geek girl or woman with an open tech bent, please feel free to join, or pass the word on to other folks who might be interested. cheers Brianna ------------ Subject: Oceania Women of Open Tech launches Oceania Women of Open Tech (OWOOT) is a new group for women in open technology in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. It has recently formed from the local chapters of LinuxChix, but with a wider scope focussing on open technology generally. OWOOT welcomes all women interested in open technology, including open source, open hardware, open data and free culture. OWOOT activities will include: - the Haecksen miniconference at linux.conf.au, and meetups and events at other conferences - periodic local social events - email and IRC forums where you can meet other women from the area who work with, build or use open technology OWOOT forums are open to men to join if they wish, as long as they keep in mind that the purpose of the group is supporting women in open tech and allowing them to meet each other. Find out more about OWOOT at our website: http://owoot.org/ Join the OWOOT email list and chat channel: http://owoot.org/Join -- They've just been waiting in a mountain for the right moment: http://modernthings.org/

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linux tools for windows bootsector viruses
by James Harper 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Does anyone know of any Linux tools for picking up the latest windows bootsector viruses? Thanks James

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help urgently needed tomorrow when I buy new hardware
by James Sinnamon 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Dear Linux users, Firstly, Sheila has asked me to apologise because, due to interruptions, she is still working on an article about the FOSS and GNU Linux Open Day in Victoria, As I am writing, Sheila is working feverishly on that article and says it should be published soon on http://candobetter.net . My existing hardware configuration and/or the Linux distributions I have tried to install have got the better of me. See APPENDIX 1. For this reason and because I want a PC with sufficient grunt to be able to run a java application (which will run the order of 100-200 or more threads ( http://www.informatik.uni-trier.de/~ley/db/conf/pdpta/pdpta2004-3.html#Sinn…) It seems that a 64 bit processor will be needed as a 32 bit processor cannot address more than 4 Gig of memory (see http://developer.amd.com/Pages/1130200686.aspx http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/microarc… ). I intend to go to a hardware dealer (possibly MSY in Cheltenham tomorrow) so i need advice as to what will be a hardware configuration that: 1. has sufficient power to run the multi-threaded Java application mentioned above; and 2. will mostly allow at least one Linux distribution to be installed and quickly without causing me anywhere the number of problems I have faced for at least the last two weeks (see APPENDIX 1). I would also be interested in what Linux Distribution others would recommend. I have had serious problems with Debian and Saboyan and have found Linux Mint and Ubuntu wanting (see APPENDIX 1). With the latter I two, I simply could not get the Apache server to log its rewriting of URLs with the Rewrite module. If you aren't able to help with an e-mail before 10.30AM tommorow, could you please consider texting me on 0412 319669 so I can ring you back and get advice from you after I have left home? Thanks, James Sinnamon APPENDIX 1 : Problems I experienced trying to create a Linux installation on which I could develop an test Drupal web-site It seems as if I won't be able to install the Linux configuration I need to update and test the Drupal content-managed site I help administer ( http://candobetter.net) I just could not get Apache to write logs of its rewriting of URLs on either my Ubuntu or Linux Mint distributions and have not yet got the advice I need from a Linuxquestions forum ( http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-server-73/how-to-log-apache-m…) I tried installing Debian Linux, then Samboyan Linux. Debian just may have worked but it came with almost no Apache configuration files. I would have had to write everything myself or copy them from elsewhere, So I tried to install Samboyan Linux. Samboyan promised to work "out of the box" but after it spent many hours downloading over 1 Gig of files, most programs failed to work. Some programs simply failed to appear after I selected them from the menu, I wish I had persevered with Debian. What subsequently bothered me about Debian was that when I told it to re-boot it simply re-booted straight back to Debian! it somehow skipped over both BIOS and the Boot sector boot menu. I could only see BIOS or the boot sector meu if I hit the reset button. What had it done to BIOS and the boot sector to make that happen? It seems that Linux Mint also tampers with the boot sector making some earlier Linux installations inaccessible. I found that the Linux distributions I used were unable to cope with my having two hard disk drives. They created boot sectors which contradicted each other on both Hard disks. Also, confusingly more than one Linux distribution was written to the same partition. One partition seemed to have the exact same Linux distribution written to it twice.

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linux.conf.au 2012 - Volunteer Registrations now open
by Kathy Reid - Team LCA2012 18 Oct '11

18 Oct '11

Hi everyone, Just a brief courtesy note to advise that Volunteer Registrations for linux.conf.au 2012 - LCA Under the Stars Ballarat 16-20th Jan 2012 - are now open. Please see the info at; http://linux.conf.au/register/volunteer for more information. Volunteer opportunities would ideally suit enthusiastic people from Ballarat and surrounding areas. Questions can be directed to volunteers(a)lcaunderthestars.org.au Kind regards, Kathy -- -- Kathy Reid Team LCA2012 kathy(a)lcaunderthestars.org.au www.lcaunderthestars.org.au @linuxconfau on Twitter, Identi.ca

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On Sheila's behalf: Wishes to interview open source activist woman on 3RPP Women's Show, midday this Thursday
by James Sinnamon 17 Oct '11

17 Oct '11

Dear Linux users, (Firstly, thanks to those who responded to my email with the subject "help urgently needed tomorrow when I buy new hardware". I have been too busy to respond, but will shortly.) Sheila would like to interview a woman from the open source community on the 3RPP feminist show Freewaves which is broadcast live this Thursday at 12:00PM. (Please don't look at the 3RPP schedule at http://www.3rpp.com.au/schedule hoping to find it. It's maintained by volunteers and is out of date.) Ideally the interviewee would also be from around the Mornington Peninsula. So, if you would like to talk on radio about open source software and women with Sheila this Thursday please contact her by dialing 97835047 or by e-mailing Sheila Newman <astridnova(a)gmail.com> . Thanks, James

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linux.conf.au Early bird registrations closing soon!
by Kathy Reid 16 Oct '11

16 Oct '11

Hi All, As most of you would likely be aware, earlybird registrations are currently open for linux.conf.au <http://linux.conf.au/> 2012 . As this is Australia's largest FOSS conference, it would be great if you're all able to make mention of the registrations at you next local LUG meeting and help make the 2012 event as amazing as those preceding it. Earlybird prices will remain available until the end of October, just 2 weeks away, or until sold out. Full details are, of course, available at http://linux.conf.au <http://linux.conf.au/> or we can be contacted at info(a)lcaunderthestars.org.au <mailto:info@lcaunderthestars.org.au> in case anyone has any specific questions. ************************************************************************************************** - Josh Stewart ----------------------------------------------------- Conference director linux.conf.au <http://linux.conf.au> 2012 - Ballarat 16- 20 Jan http://lcaunderthestars.org.au

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can't start xen vm "Cannot Plug VIF" October 2011
by Craig Sanders 16 Oct '11

16 Oct '11

i've got a VM on a citrix xenserver 5.0.0 machine that won't start. it was running find until it was rebooted on Fri afternoon. starting it from the (windows-only) xencenter GUI results in: "This VM cannot be started, as its network interfaces could not be connected. One of the NICs is in use elsewhere." starting it from the command line results in: # xe vm-start uuid=88915b63-d794-e021-4f78-b03f46e352b0 Cannot plug VIF VIF: 5dfd3886-8b48-20e5-4231-30284d7b185d anyone seen this before? know how to fix? i've tried deleting and re-creating the network interface for the VM. i've tried booting the VM without any network interface at all. i've tried "xe vif-unplug --force uuid=5dfd3886-8b48-20e5-4231-30284d7b185d" (doesn't work, expects the VM to be running, not halted). in fact, i've lost track of all the things i've tried doing that haven't worked. I haven't rebooted the xen server and *really* don't want to have to do that. I'd rather create a new VM and copy the OS (debian, fortunately so relatively easy to do) than reboot the server. craig ps: I've found this[1] via google, which looks like the same problem. the answer given by J Cannon at the bottom is flat out wrong. http://forums.citrix.com/message.jspa?messageID=1431119 -- craig sanders <cas(a)taz.net.au> BOFH excuse #32: techtonic stress

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Geelong Technology Entrepreneurship Forum 28th October 2011
by Kathy Reid 16 Oct '11

16 Oct '11

Forwarding on behalf of ICT Geelong - this may be of benefit to those involved in technology startups, R&D etc. Regards, Kathy --- *Tech experts and global entrepreneurs assemble for Forum * ICT Geelong (the Geelong Region ICT Cluster) has again successfully secured the services of a number of international experts to address the business community on technology and entrepreneurship. Industry leaders from the University of California (Berkeley), RedBalloon.com.au, Melbourne Angels and the CSIRO-Australian Institute of Sport will present at the Technology Entrepreneurship Forum in Geelong on 28th October. The day will be capped-off with the finalists of The $50,000 I.T. Invention Test presenting their I.T. pitches to an expert judging panel and the audience. The Invention Test is a competition aimed at helping innovators and entrepreneurs across Australia commercialise ideas, concepts or early stage projects that have a focus on I.T. "Developing an entrepreneurial culture is one of the keys to advancing the region?s technology sector." said Robert Reed, ICT Geelong Chairman (and Managing Director of FE Technologies)."A key element of ICT Geelong?s Charter is to educate the community on the importance of technology innovation and entrepreneurship. So we have assembled the best-of-the-best." ICT Geelong are welcoming people from all industry sectors, including researchers and students to the event. "Anyone with a passion for technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, investment and start-ups should come. There will be something for everyone, and we have a fantastic venue at The Pier on the Geelong waterfront." continues Mr Reed. Speakers will include; * Jerry Engel -- Founder of the Entrepreneurship Center at the University of California (Berkeley) * Naomi Simson-- Founder of RedBalloon.com.au * Jordan Green -- Founder of the Melbourne Angels, angel investor group * Dr Ian Blachonette -- Research Leader for the CSIRO- Australian Institute of Sport Partnership * Hon Gordon Rich-Phillips -- Minister for Technology (Victorian State Government) In Mr. Engel?s last visit to Geelong he acknowledged that the region could become a "cluster of innovation' akin to Silicon Valley, if it focused on developing a few key ingredients, like culture of entrepreneurship, access to venture capital, entrepreneurial professionals and strong local universities. "We have a long way to go" acknowledged Mr Reed, "However, when get buy-in and sponsorship from the likes of Deakin University, Berkeley, Melbourne Angels, Pitcher Partners, CSIRO-AIS, Commercialisation Australia, the City of Greater Geelong and the Victoria State Government we know that we are definitely heading in the right direction." In closing Mr Reed reinforce that "things are happening in Geelong right now in the area of technology entrepreneurship and commercialisation, and we (as the representative body of the IT industry) are excited to be leading it." Tickets are $50 per person which includes food and drinks for the entire day. RSVP to Craig Hill (craigh(a)sedconsulting.com.au) by 21st October. Free entry for all Deakin University staff and student. For more information on TheTechnology Entrepreneurship Forum go to www.ictgeelong.com.au <http://www.ictgeelong.com.au> For more information on The $50,000 I.T. Invention Test go to www.itinventiontest.com.au <http://www.itinventiontest.com.au> Media inquiries: Craig Hill SED Consulting (and Manager of ICT Geelong) Mob: 0408 390 930 Email: craigh(a)sedconsulting.com.au <mailto:craigh@sedconsulting.com.au?subject=Tech%20Forum%202011>

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