LHS Episode #015

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LHS Episode #015

Linux in the HAM Shack #015 is here! I still believe that I can get these out on a regular basis but lately I find that life is very, very busy. However, I think Episode #015 is worth the little extra wait. We've got lots of feedback from listeners, our first donation (!) and two informative segments. In the first of our informational segments, Richard describes his installation of Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) and gives his thoughts and general appreciation for the system. In the second segment, I ramble on about SSH (secure shell) and all of its various uses, from logging into remote systems to copying files to forwarding X applications to a local machine. I'd say it even turned out pretty coherent thanks to some extensive editing. Just kidding. Maybe. Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to flood us with that feedback.

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Contributors:

  • Pat on Twitter said “Yes VK’s can have 2x4 call signs” and Russ explains

  • Joe NE3R likes Xastir for APRS. Joe is a Windows free Microsoft consultant

  • Some Windows bashing ensued

  • Bill KA9WKA Just found the program and is really enjoying it. Got Xastir running on his EEE PC. and tells us about www.pendrivelinux.com

  • Reminder that we record the show live. Go to www.lhsinfo.org for more information on dates and time

  • Hal W4OE is having problems with his Signal Link USB and KAM packet controllers

  • W9ZEB Just found the podcast and said Thanks for doing it. He even left a nice write up on his blog about us at

  • Joe NE3R Left us some nice words on his blog too at cryptojoe.blogspot.com Russ jumped in and squeezed all the goodness out of the post

  • Kent VE4KEH Made the very first donation ever to Linux in the HAM Shack and wants a show on Pulse Audio

Announcements:

  • Monsterb at Linux Cranks said he likes the show the other night on IRC. Go visit Linux Cranks. WARNING! They’re show is not family friendly and it is OGG only. you can find them at www.linuxcranks.info

  • I found some other useful programs. the first one is The MintCast.  MintCast is a beginner level Linux podcast. You can find them over at www.mintcast.org

  • The second is Productive Linux. This one is more about getting stuff done on the desktop.

Links and Notes:

  • This install was done on an AMD 1.0 Ghz. Processor with 512 Megs of memory

  • A Jackalope is a critter native to west Texas.

  • Normal upgrade ordeal. clicking the upgrade button never works for me.

  • Downloaded the Ubuntu Live CD and it worked fine except Nautilus did not work for me.

  • Kubuntu live cd loaded and ran just fine with no issues

  • Time to install

  • Installer worked just like it was supposed to.

  • Ran fine after install

  • After install from machine off to desktop ready took 63 seconds to boot.

  • Plenty of good tools Firefox, Gimp, Compiz, Open Office, etc.

  • Default media player is Rhythmbox

  • No animal on the desktop (Thank God)

  • Wireless networking worked with no issues

  • Did not try the EXT4 file system

  • First Richard gave us a description of SSH

  • With towel in hand Russ began to speak about SSH

  • you can use SSH for remote to your machines over the internet or your network

  • SSH uses Port 22

  • You need your port 22 open on your firewall if logging in from out side the local net work

  • you need to install the SSH client and SSH server as needed

  • Russ is so smart

  • Type SSH -y username and remote machines address and you are off to the races

  • you will be ask for a password. then you are in.

  • Now you have a terminal connection to the remote machine matching the user you sign as

  • Forwarding X-Windows is possible but beyond the scope of this episode

  • Russ says that running Firefox over SSH may end in tears

  • Try YFKlog via SSH

  • SCP uses SSH to copy files from a local to remote machine

  • Russ suggest PUTTY for SSH in Windows, Richard suggest CygWin for SSH in Windows

  • In the wrap up Russ suggest Checking the MAN pages and playing with SSH and you will find it to be a great tool

  • We will talk about Debian in a few weeks

  • We are looking to have another round table episode. Let us know if you are interested in being involved

  • Russ finds life between the peaks very lovely

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