[01:53] I'm setting up postfix as an internet mail server, and it's asking me if I want to use procmail for local delivery. What's the difference? [01:54] I've set up postfix for internal mail plenty of times, but I've never run into this question [01:54] guessing it's new in lucid [01:56] also, it's not covered in the server guide [01:56] they just give a list of answers without the questions [01:57] and they don't match up with the current state of the debconf questions === XyliosPC1 is now known as Xylios [02:07] I'm using irssi. Is there a way to remove all of the join/parts ? [02:09] sorry about that, DNS quit working properly [02:51] enzoplex: yes, but ask in #irssi === dendro-afk is now known as dendrobates [03:38] qman__: you have your debconf priority set lower than you have in the past - the questions haven't changed in a very long time. [03:39] that is, just hit return and take the default, and you'll see what you would have seen if the debconf priority was higher. [03:40] lamont, that makes sense, but following the guide precisely gives a different set of questions than the answers given follow [03:41] this is a fresh install, nothing else getting in the way [03:41] qman__: that's because normally (and for whoever wrote the guide), the debconf priority was higher, so they didn't see that question and it just got given the default answer without prompting [03:41] interesting [03:42] the procmail question only comes up if procmail is installed, but I had thought it was low [03:43] yeah. procmail is a low priority question, so unless you've done something to make debconf start asking everything (like an error during the install...), you wouldn't get asked that question [03:43] I simply did `sudo dpkg-reconfigure postfix` as shown [03:44] for reference the procmail question comes after the listen addresses and before the mailbox size limit [03:45] sounds about right from my recollection of writing those questions several years ago [03:46] so... it's possible that the default for dpkg-reconfigure was changed to be low instead of high, dunno [03:46] but the postfix debconf questions haven't changed in an eon [03:46] not a big deal, just thought it might help if the questions were listed as well to avoid that problem [03:46] might not hurt, esp if the default priority changed === dendrobates is now known as dendro-afk === dendro-afk is now known as dendrobates [04:23] !info varnish [04:23] varnish (source: varnish): a state-of-the-art, high-performance HTTP accelerator. In component universe, is optional. Version 2.1.0-2 (lucid), package size 296 kB, installed size 964 kB [04:30] yeah, seems interesting. See the Communications of the ACM, July 2010 === bastidrazor is now known as bastid_raZor [04:52] guys [04:52] i need help here [04:52] is there any default LDAP password?? [05:00] Hola gente estoy buscando una alternativa al artisteer para editar plantillas de joomla... alguna buena sugerencia??????? [05:08] guys [05:08] how do i trace my LDAP password?? [05:08] is there anyway i can see the LDAP password?? === dendrobates is now known as dendro-afk === dendro-afk is now known as dendrobates === dendrobates is now known as dendro-afk [07:44] hi, new to Ubuntu, installed ubuntu server 10.04 without domain name for local domain. how do I do this after install? === rmk- is now known as rmk === dendro-afk is now known as dendrobates [10:46] hi, I have a problem with the a dynamic file template in rsyslog. it seems rsyslogd wants to write to the log files in /var/log/%HOSTNAME% before the directory was created. [10:46] at least in normal mode. in debug mode, it creates the directory just fine. [10:46] I've posted details about my configuration, the error message and part of the debug output under http://pastie.org/1048389 [10:46] it could be related to Bug #484336 (https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/rsyslog/+bug/484336). changing the owner of /var/log to the user 'syslog' works, but I'd rather avoid that [10:46] Launchpad bug 484336 in rsyslog "/etc/rsyslog.conf permissions incorrect/missing for creation of dynamic files" [Undecided,Confirmed] https://launchpad.net/bugs/484336 [10:46] Launchpad bug 484336 in rsyslog "/etc/rsyslog.conf permissions incorrect/missing for creation of dynamic files" [Undecided,Confirmed] [11:40] why does the kernel add to cache when that causes increase in swap used? [11:42] is there a way to control how aggressively memory is cached? [11:42] is there a way to reduce total swap? [11:45] tarvid: you can control that behaviour with sysctl parameter vm.swappiness [11:45] tarvid: also see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwapFaq#What%20is%20swappiness%20and%20how%20do%20I%20change%20it? [11:47] thanks - current value is 60 [11:47] is there such a thing as cachinerr? [11:47] is there such a thing as cachiness? [12:02] tarvid, what are you trying to do, exactly? [12:03] avoid terrible situations where swap grows out of control and cached is large [12:04] the system will never use swap to cache [12:04] it only uses free memory to cache the disk [12:04] there seems to be some "tipping point" where a sudden demand brings the server to its knees [12:04] i'd rather not cache than swap [12:05] caching should not mean swapping, ever [12:05] it would be fairly pointless to cache the disk in swap, which is just another disk (or often the same disk) [12:05] Got some issues with permissions denied when running echo server1.example.com > /etc/hostname [12:05] /etc/init.d/hostname restart [12:06] :/ [12:06] root@helen:/usr/sbin# free -m [12:06] total used free shared buffers cached [12:06] Mem: 3711 2865 845 0 302 1589 [12:06] -/+ buffers/cache: 973 2737 [12:06] Swap: 10691 148 10542 [12:06] eventyret: forgot `sudo`? [12:06] joschi: naah i used sudo as well though i made a thing here it was hostname.sh start [12:06] following this guide http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1197883 [12:07] tarvid, lower your swappiness [12:07] it will then do less caching to free more memory [12:07] like 10? [12:07] eventyret: you used sudo in the wrong place? ;) [12:08] yeah, try 10 [12:08] eventyret: `sudo echo foo > bar` for example won't work the you'd expect [12:08] if it's still swapping unnecessarily, lower further [12:08] well [12:08] of course, you already have more than enough free to hold what's in swap [12:08] joschi: this gives me an error as well echo ns1.YOURDOMAINNAMEHERE.com > /etc/hostname [12:08] which simply means it decided that memory won't be needed any time soon [12:09] eventyret: yes, of course. /etc/hostname is only writable by root. [12:09] Gives me -bash: /etc/hostname: Permission denied [12:09] *doh* [12:09] eventyret, using redirection doesn't quite work with sudo [12:10] hehe ^ [12:10] the first part will be root, but the redirection won't be [12:10] might be that [12:10] its a VPS so :) [12:10] but even their guide sucked [12:10] so only root can change hostnames and such [12:10] I just use sudo -i, then do whatever I needed [12:10] what is sudo -i ? :) [12:10] there is probably a way to quote it into a single command but I don't know [12:10] eventyret: `man sudo` [12:10] sudo -i invokes a root shell [12:12] ahhh ok :) [12:12] *shurgs* how to exit manual >< [12:12] I know im fresh but i though it was Ctrl X like in nano >< [12:12] q :D [12:12] worked :P [12:13] thanks joschi qman__ it takes a week or so to test but I am monitoring with cacti [12:13] tarvid, it's far more likely that a memory leak is causing your issue, but that will make it wait longer to swap things [12:14] also ten gigs of swap is an awful lot [12:14] I didn't choose that, it was the default and a lot less would be preferable [12:14] is there a safe way to reduce the size of the swap partition? [12:15] swapoff, resize the partition, swapon [12:15] but that will just leave that space unused [12:15] pretty standard lamp+postfix+mailman installation [12:16] got lots of space [12:18] on systems with plenty of RAM, I generally just don't do swap at all [12:19] still on 9.10, php issues with drupal and python issues with google apps [12:20] I'll take a look at 10.4.1 [12:20] I'm keeping my desktop on 9.10 for a while, a lot of people had trouble with it, but my upgrade went smooth and I've got it just the way I like it [12:21] me too, some issues like transcode [12:22] i ran across a NID system that could work on IPtables but I forget what it was [12:22] My server gets hammered periodically [12:23] try the iptables recent module [12:23] great way to limit the request rate per IP [12:25] any tricks to install? prerequisites? [12:26] I think it's included in the default install for ubuntu [12:27] a good explanation of how to use it: http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/187 [12:28] the example situation is solved better other ways, but the information there is good anyway [12:31] not just ssh, i watched msnbot banging user/register repeatedly the other night in spite of robots.txt and rejections by the server [12:31] right [12:31] just change the port specified and the counts and such [12:31] it works for any type of connection [12:31] that means I have to think [12:32] of course [12:32] but you only have to think once [12:32] script it, and be done [12:32] I have the Gerald Ford problem and much is floating around in my mind [12:33] wherever I left it [12:40] and yeah, msnbot purposely ignores robots.txt and is especially brutal [12:41] looking through the auth log and I have a number of failed attempts on vsftpd [13:01] New bug: #606630 in vsftpd (main) "package vsftpd 2.2.2-3ubuntu6 failed to install/upgrade:" [Undecided,New] https://launchpad.net/bugs/606630 [13:28] does this channel cover questions about DNS stuff :) [13:32] exit [14:01] Hi guys. I have a ubuntu-server with 4 identical disks. 1Tb each. Running RAID5. Each disk has a partition of 6Gb free space before raid-partitions start. sda1 (6Gb) has Ubuntu on it. I would like to make something substituting RAD1 using dd to clone sda1 to sdb1. [14:01] Is this possible? [14:02] want the server to keep running from sdb1 if sda fails.. But sending me a e-mail :) [14:02] anyone with good advices? (my first time doing this :)) [14:04] I would have to set boot priority in bios to sda first and if no sda -> sdb I guess.. BUt afraid dd, and identical partitions (and boot sectors) can mess things up a bit [14:05] Raid1 is probably a better option? but had some problems with grub.. Any suggestions? [14:09] gnoob: I'd say go with a RAID-1 [14:16] hi guys I am having a small problem I have soft RAID5 and it meant one of the drives is failed, which is not, because all drives' SMART is ok [14:16] I am now rebuilding it [14:16] but I should be able to use it [14:16] Ok raid1 over sda1 and sdb1 then, but it will slow down performance a little or not? And grub will need to be installed on sdb also right? :) Thanks for advice joschi [14:16] but It is not avaibe to mount in the disk utility [14:16] I tried to mount it manually [14:17] but because the array is encrypted I get this: [14:17] do mount -o ro /dev/md0 /mnt/tempstore/ [14:17] mount: unknown filesystem type 'crypto_LUKS' [14:17] can you help me how to proceed [14:17] I tried raid1 at first, but had some grub problems.. (but used old disks and IDE over one channel = slooooow :p) [14:17] gnoob: yes, it'll marginally cost performance and yes, you'll have to install grub in each mbr [14:18] a link to a manpage will be aso ok [14:19] Ok thanks a lot joschi!! Ill start getting hands dirty then :) I will probably return to ask for how the e-mail thing works later :p want to be noticed when a disk have trouble [14:19] I am not new to linux but have used other unix and unix like systems for a very long time [14:50] anyone help me? [14:51] i follow the article on https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEC/CDInstall ,when i do the part 5 of STEP 7, it failed~~~ === dendrobates is now known as dendro-afk === dendro-afk is now known as dendrobates === dendrobates is now known as dendro-afk [16:52] New bug: #566537 in mod-wsgi (universe) "[MIR] mod-wsgi: libapache2-mod-wsgi" [Undecided,Fix committed] https://launchpad.net/bugs/566537 [16:56] can you get a 32 bit verstion ? [17:27] hello, one of my servers with a gigabit nic keeps connecting and 10 or 100 Mbps, and very occasionally at 1000. Would anyone know why this is?? [17:28] oh and its connected to a 1000Mbps port on the switch [17:35] alison: Line noise, maybe. [17:35] alison: bad cable or something. [17:42] hola [17:42] me pueden ayudar a configurar el ldap con samba [17:43] para autenticacion de usuarios? [17:49] somebody? [17:51] english or spanish? [17:57] Hi, one small question regarding UEC, in "MANAGED" mode why to use dhcp server.. I got succeed in "SYSTEM" mode for creating instance but IP assignment is not working correctly.. any pointers ? === dendro-afk is now known as dendrobates [19:04] Hi Guys, where could i find the most easiest ftp server to setup? [19:05] The other question i have is, Where is the config file for proftpd? [19:05] /etc/proftpd/proftpd.conf afaik [19:06] Ta remix shall give it a go. [19:08] Ok, i type cd /etc/proftpd but it comes up as having no directory [19:09] any alternative ftp systems? [19:16] when i now connect upto ftpd im given this error. [19:16] Connection attempt failed with "ECONNREFUSED - Connection refused by server". [19:21] New bug: #606715 in logwatch (main) "Logfile defintions wrong after changes to logfile rotation in Ubuntu Lucid" [Undecided,New] https://launchpad.net/bugs/606715 === unreal_ is now known as unreal [20:02] New bug: #594372 in tgt (universe) "MIR: tgt" [Medium,Fix committed] https://launchpad.net/bugs/594372 === dendrobates is now known as dendro-afk === dendro-afk is now known as dendrobates === dendrobates is now known as dendro-afk === dendro-afk is now known as dendrobates === unreal_ is now known as unreal === dendrobates is now known as dendro-afk [22:47] at startup, is there a way to cancel a disk check in progress? [22:49] hey, does anyone know a way to get 16 audio input channels into one PC? - I dont need a mixer or anything, basic phono/composite or 3.5mm microphone jack will do [22:51] Italian_Plumber: Try pressing c [22:52] hackeron: sixteen soundcards? [22:53] or there's likely some specialised kit with that many input channels [22:53] cloakable: tried 2 creative ones and even that caused stability problems [22:54] What are the differences between the generic kernel and the server kernel? The FAQ points me here: http://www.ubuntu.com/products/whatisubuntu/serveredition/features/kernel, but it is a 404... [22:58] hello? [23:01] Hi. [23:01] The server kernel has less modules built-in I believe. [23:02] Well, for example, I know it has a PAE extension, that allows up to 64GB or RAM in the 32bit version... [23:02] does it have any enhancements for something like asynchronous I/O? === dendro-afk is now known as dendrobates [23:42] any slab guru's around? [23:42] trying to troubleshoot an oom that shouldn't be happening [23:42] small allocation is failing even though there's 50+MB of ram free (on an embedded server with 256mb ram) [23:43] slabtop is reporting an insane number of size-2048 slabs, all in use, and the number increase at a rate of about 1 per second [23:43] disconnecting the network cable stops the increase :) [23:43] but I'm trying to figure out how to reclaim the space, if such a thing is possible [23:43] or figure out exactly where the memory is being allocated [23:44] (rmmoding the network driver doesn't reclaim anything) [23:45] cwillu_at_work: Try in #ubuntu-kernel. They're more likely to be able to help.