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On Thu, 2 Mar 2000 16:43:29 GMT mattdm@mattdm.org (Matthew Miller) wrote (...) the only problem with that, is the under the current setup, we have /usr/local an NFS exported directory (which make a lot of sense, as long as you're not too worried (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I really like RPM (and package managers in general). It really gives you a lot of power, and helps keep your system manageable. I'd recommend installing anything you build yourself into /usr/local -- that way, you keep the RPM database there (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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On Thu, 2 Mar 2000 13:39:03 GMT mattdm@mattdm.org (Matthew Miller) wrote concerning 'Re: Custom launchers in Gnome panels?': (...) [snip excellent instructions] thanks a lot Matt! I never really delved into rpm, I usually compile and install my own (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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On Thu, 2 Mar 2000 06:15:21 GMT Todd Lehman <lehman@javanet.com> wrote concerning 'Re: Custom launchers in Gnome panels?': (...) hmmm... while I don't use the gnome stuff myself (too fancy, I like FVWM too much), why not write the whole thing in (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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On Thu, 2 Mar 2000 05:54:45 GMT Todd Lehman <lehman@javanet.com> wrote concerning 'Custom launchers in Gnome panels?': (...) hermitage$ rpm -qf /usr/bin/webcontrol_applet gnome-core-1.0.39-10 now all you need to do it search through the gnome core (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Sorry I can't answer the rest of your question, but I can tell you how to find the source code of something under redhat. First, find the full name of the applet binary: thneed:~$ locate webcontrol /etc/CORBA/servers/w...let.gnorba (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Er, I should be more specific about what I'd like to do... I just want a little applet that sits there and runs in a panel, and has a simple little 15-character edit box, and when I type stuff into the edit box and press Enter, I want it to (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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Anyone know a quick (say, 15 minutes or less) way to kluge up a custom launcher application for a Gnome panel? Something with a small edit box is all that's needed. There's a little capplet called "webcontrol" which ships with RHL6.1 which is (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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Wow. I've spent a good part of today (and will probably spend a parge part of the evening) reading Bruce Sterling's online book ((URL) - there's a lot more than "we in the public" ever [didn't] hear. Steve, may we believe that Bruce's account jives (...) (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) (URL) points to a very good summary of the events: (URL) the dir name "SS" is historically significant. I've read through summaries of this event several times, but this is the first time I noticed that the SS officer in charge took SJ Games (...) (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) January 18/19 1990. The DC 2600 bust was on December 6, 1992 KL (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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Hey Steve, there's an article about your infamous incident on slashdot I can't believe it's been 10 years. I guess the 10 yr anaversary of the Craig Neidorf case and the DC 2600 mtg will be coming up soon too. Hmm, last I remember Craig moved to the (...) (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Yeah, me too, given that I get free batteries from work. Otherwise, I'd probably prefer the rechargable. :) (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Actually, it's got 8. (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Looks like you're right about the IIIc. The V and Vx do this as well. Not sure about the VII. (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Hrmmm... that really isn't too shabby. I think I'll find someone who wants a IIIx cheap and get a IIIc, assuming it has 4mb. (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Wow. Excellent, thanks! Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 29-Feb-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) $.02 I'd rather use "normal" batteries. Easier to pick up an extra set while running through the airport and replace on the plane that way. -Steven (25 years ago, 29-Feb-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I thought the newer Palms would recharge batteries when parked on the cradle??? Steve (25 years ago, 29-Feb-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I believe that I've read that the e doesn't have the same sync capabilities as the x does, but I don't know the details offhand. Hmm, now that I think of it, I'm not sure where I heard that - may be a bad rumour. ah, there it is. According to (...) (25 years ago, 29-Feb-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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