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Somewhat OT: Spyware or Cancerous Software?
by Jack 06 Nov '05

06 Nov '05

Was just repairing a clients Windows machine yesterday. The spyware infection reminded me more of a cancer than anything else. If you don't get every last bit you'll get reinfected. The worst part is this malicious code puts itself in the registry, and with the ability to hide registry entries and to hide files from the file managers, cleaning may not be possible unless you know how to unhide this stuff. While the same can be done with Linux by replacing certain system tools, there is no registry to deal with. This is itself a great boost to cleaning an infected Linux system. There is no need to scour a registry looking for cryptic keys, that have no relationship to the infecting program(s). This is a great asset, since this particular system had been infected since July! Hence even were he to have kept backups of the registry, it is unlikely he'd still have a pre-infection copy of the registry. While it is a nice idea to have a central database where one can configure everything on the system, it was an extremely bad idea to make it so cryptic and accessible for abuse. Anyway that's my thought for the day. Avoid the cancer that Windows has become, use Linux. P.S. This one spyware program made over 200 entries in the registry, had over 1600 copies of bits of itself hidden in various locations (each of which were enough to spawn a new infection), and was running about 40 copies of itself in memory (thus maxing out the CPU whenever the infected user logged in). Brian JD

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OpenOffice.org Bloatware?
by Leo Mauler 03 Nov '05

03 Nov '05

Saw this on /. http://slashdot.org/articles/05/10/27/1425232.shtml?tid=185 After spending an entire ITEC exposition extolling the virtues of OOo, this crops up to claim that OOo has memory usage issues and very slow startup times. I'll admit that I haven't used M$ Office all that much, but I don't seem to notice a significant time period between running OOo and starting to write a document or create a spreadsheet. Has anyone else who uses both noticed the kind of lag on OOo that the article author describes? The Slashdot replies also go into the point that most people have M$ Office already, legally or illegally, so we can't talk "free" without running up against all the illegal copies out there which were also, technically, "free". One Slashdot reply says that Longhorn will make the "free" case for OOo by preventing people from running illegal copies of M$ software. Does anyone know about this in more detail? __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com

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Job Opportunity
by Sexton, Kyle 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

All, My company has a job opening that I thought might interest users on this list. Please go to http://www.gsihosting.com/careers/submit-resume-to-gsi.aspx to submit your resume. We are looking to have all resumes in by Monday of next week. Network Engineer Schedule: Saturday & Sunday Midnight -12:30, Monday & Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm Job Description: Responsible for the configuration, operation, and administration of servers running Windows and Linux. Design and implement solutions to customer issues. Take incoming calls from valued customers to assist with a variety of issues. Help customers on both dedicated and shared server platforms. Install PC components in order to fit server requirements. Create cross connects from core routers to customer end-points. Perform daily maintenance and monitoring of core infrastructure (Power, Air Conditioning, and Security). Assist with workstation support and deployment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Install and configure Windows - Install and configure Linux - Monitor servers and respond to server issues - Develop accurate solutions to customer problems - Assist customers on the telephone - Configure ports on switches - Add/Remove/Change firewall rules - Document problem resolution procedures - Dependable regular attendance DUTIES: - Respond effectively and promptly to customer issues - Act on any server problems to restore functionality - Daily monitoring of environmental conditions - Communicates effectively with peers - Assist internally with workstation support and server support - Performing tasks related to backups and offsite storage of GSI and client data SUPPORTING JOB FUNCTIONS: - Assist with support of custom software application - Wire and cable of network infrastructure as demand arises REQURIED SKILLS: - Linux - Scripting and Automation(Perl or VBScript) - Windows Server (2000/2003) - IIS 5 and 6 - Active Directory (Design, Implement, Manage) - Routing - Firewalls - Microsoft SQL - Server Applications (FTP/E-Mail/Telnet/HTTP) - Network Documentation (Visio/Word/Excel) - Communications Skills - Strong or Excellent - MCP/MCSE - Highly Preferable Thanks, Kyle Sexton

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strange bind behavior
by crash3m 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

I'm running bind 9.2.4-2 on a CentOS 4.0 server. The last week or so I've noticed some oddities in the logs. Here are some examples Oct 30 04:32:52 ns1 named[16917]: dispatch 0xb56f3f70: shutting down due to TCP receive error: connection reset Oct 30 04:32:52 ns1 named[16917]: dispatch 0xb5b3ef18: shutting down due to TCP receive error: connection reset Oct 30 04:32:52 ns1 named[16917]: dispatch 0xb5b3ef18: shutting down due to TCP receive error: connection reset Oct 30 04:32:52 ns1 named[16917]: dispatch 0xb56f3f70: shutting down due to TCP receive error: connection reset The frequency of this fluctuates considerably, between 2 and 200 times a day. I'm concerned that someone may be utilizing an exploit that hasn't been released/announced to the public. Can anyone help explain what I'm seeing here? I've dug through the dispatch source, but I don't speak c/c++ so its greek to me. Matt -- Got gmail? I do hahaha

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JOBOP: [Digital Simplistic Perm opening]
by Hal Duston 31 Oct '05

31 Oct '05

Contact Amanda at the address below for more information. ----- Forwarded message from "Leonard, Amanda" <aml(a)BGCS.com> ----- > 25 yr old Company 200 to 300 Pharma companies use them in the midwest turn key software > Based in Lenexa > > Small IT team > 4 other Devlopers > Reports directly to CTO Chuck Welch > > Linux Admin will look at Unix admins as well > > If they have strong Network capabilities that is a plus if they can set up VPN's > > Unix Scripting > > Some Development C or C++ > > Wants someone who wants to learn and is teachable and adaptable > > > Amanda Leonard > Bradford & Galt Consulting, Inc. > ..........we're thinking ahead! > aml(a)bgcs.com > www.bradfordandgalt.com > ----- End forwarded message -----

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OFFTOPIC: KC.PM November Perl Mongers Meetings
by Garrett Goebel 31 Oct '05

31 Oct '05

The Kansas City Perl Mongers (KCPM) is emerging from a long hiatus from meetings. We'll be having 2 meetings next month at the Planet Sub at 50th and Main. Tuesday, Nov. 8th @7PM Saturday, Nov. 12 @3PM http://kc.pm.org/news.shtml <http://kc.pm.org/news.shtml> cheers, Garrett -- Garrett Goebel IS Development Specialist ScriptPro Direct: 913.403.5261 5828 Reeds Road Main: 913.384.1008 Mission, KS 66202 Fax: 913.384.2180 www.scriptpro.com <www.scriptpro.com> garrett at scriptpro dot com

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Re: LiveCD at iTech
by mike＠handuma.com 30 Oct '05

30 Oct '05

Here's the report I received about the users computer and LiveCD version. The CD is the Ubuntu v. 5.10 LinuX LiveCD. The HW configuration is an IBM clone, Intel P4 2.6 GHz hyperthreading processor (hyperthreading enabled in BIOS) on an Intel motherboard, 1GB 133 Mhz DDR RAM, with an Nvidia video card, 1 standard CDROM drive, 1 DVD+RW drive (Linux CD was used in standard CDROM drive) and 2 HD's: One 20 GB with 1 partition + one 100 GB with 2 partitions; SW configuration is Win XP SP-2. Michael librarian(a)kclug.org http://www.handuma.com

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Live CD at iTech
by mike＠handuma.com 29 Oct '05

29 Oct '05

Hi, A person I gave a Live CD to at iTech is having trouble booting with it. He sent me the following message(see below). Michael The Linux Live CD locked up on my XP PC on bootup at the following line: Starting Enterprise Volume Mangement System. Please let me know if you have any insights/ideas about this, or need more info first. http://www.handuma.com

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RE: Live CD at iTech
by Kelsay, Brian - Kansas City, MO 28 Oct '05

28 Oct '05

Looks like he may have a RAID volume he is booting to. I could be wrong. He may need a specific kernel module that is not on the live cd, such as for a scsi controller, ATA100 PCI card controller or something similar. Could also be that he has SATA and that is not enabled on the specific live cd that he has. Need more details on the system hardware and which LiveCD, including version, that he is using. ******************************************* If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get a million miles per gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. - Robert X. Cringely -----Original Message----- From: On Behalf Of mike(a)handuma.com Hi, A person I gave a Live CD to at iTech is having trouble booting with it. He sent me the following message(see below). Michael The Linux Live CD locked up on my XP PC on bootup at the following line: Starting Enterprise Volume Mangement System. Please let me know if you have any insights/ideas about this, or need more info first.

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ITEC
by Monty J. Harder 27 Oct '05

27 Oct '05

I got registered. Has anyone got us a table? Who's bringing distros? Anone have anything but can't deliver it?

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