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I have a CentOS 6 box acting as a firewall, gateway and router. Behind my gateway is a VPN concentrator with an IPSEC tunnel to a branch office. My servers sit on 172.16.0.0/24, desktops sit on 172.16.1.0/24. The VPN concentrator sits on 172.16.0.4 and has an ipsec tunnel to a branch office with 192.168.1.0/24. I am able to ping any address on the 192.168.1.0/24 network from the firewall which is multihomed at 172.16.0.1 and 172.16.1.1. However, if I try to ping 192.168.X.X from my desktop PC (172.16.1.16), I get TTL expired errors. I'm sure I need a policy route somewhere. I just need some ideas. Thanks! Continue reading...

Apologies if this is a little vague. I'm trying to build up my "hands on" experience with Linux. I've done some things like installing Linux at home, installing and configuring applications like Apache, MySQL, etc. However, I'm looking for something more in depth. I've found some good online resources like these online labs: Timed Sys Admin Lab Servers - TrueAbility.com Good Walkthrough Documentation - Linuxtopia linuxnewbieguide.org Does anyone have other recommended resources? Thanks in advance Continue reading...

I have a box running Debian Wheezy: 3.2.0-4-amd64 #1 SMP Debian 3.2.51-1 x86_64 GNU/Linux This box is being used as a cash register. Openbravo POS 2.30.2 (written in Java) is the only graphical program used each day. Hardware in use: ELO touchscreen (USB), bar code scanner (USB), and Epson receipt printer (USB). Every Friday and Saturday (our busiest days), this box goes down on average once per day with the �gnome-session Fatal IO Error 11�. It would be really, really nice if this didn't happen. The box hasn't gone down on the other days of the week (which are less busy). As far as I know, this error doesn't actually indicate a problem with gnome-session; …

Hi, i tryed following this guide but i can't for the life of me figure out why it does not work. help -.- ubuntu -.- com/ community / Postfix / SPF Log does not show any SPF messages or checks. Same thing with this guide: howtoforge - . - com / - postfix - spf The perl skript is working. I started this manually: policyd-spf-perl Used the commands that the last guide shows: request=smtpd_access_policy protocol_state=RCPT protocol_name=SMTP helo_name=h****- forge - . -com queue_id=8045F2AB23 sender= recipient=falko.timme -a- *******- .- de client_address=81.169.1**.** client_name=h****.- server- *********.- net [empty line] and…

Hello all, I inherited a debian squeeze node with a simple LAMP stack installed. The backup 'solution' they set up is a simple USB disk hooked onto the server with a LUKS+ext4 partition. Previously the files were simply tar-d together and copied to the disk, now I use rdiff-backup instead. The problem is, that the disk randomly disconnects during backup. After the disk is gone, only a hard-reboot helps. Until that, the disk is not mountable again. According to SMART, there are no errors, everything seems to be fine. The node is in a remote DC, so physical inspection is not really possible. It seems, that the tar solution worked, but rdiff-backup kills the connecti…

A report today suggests that Apple will be retiring the regular, non-Retina 13-inch MacBook Pro in the second half of 2014. The news comes via Digitimes, a somewhat hit-and-miss source that cites insiders in the supply chain, and claims that Apple will be taking the MacBook Pro line Retina only: The sources pointed out that Apple has been reducing its MacBook Pro prices, narrowing the price gap between the MacBook Pro and the one equipped with Retina. Apple stopped producing the 15-inch MacBook Pro in 2013 and will end production of its 13-inch model in 2014. So while the source isn't exactly bulletproof, it does make a certain amount of sense. The cheapest Ret…

There are some stories floating around about CarPlay being run by, powered by, or something by QNX, BlackBerry's embedded operating system division. A better way to phrase it is that CarPlay "takes over the user experience" of in-vehicule infotainment systems running QNX. Here's the thing: Apple doesn't make or license embedded operating systems for smart cars just like they don't make or license embedded operating systems for TVs. They simply hook into what's already there, be it a Ferrari or a Panasonic, via CarPlay or Apple TV. Sure, there are substantial differences. Hooking into TVs is unidirectional, has been done for decades, and currently benefits from the ubiq…

Manually backing up your contacts is a great way to protect against an iCloud sync — or user action! — gone horribly wrong. But having a good backup is only the first step. Next comes restoring it. Hopefully you never have to use your contacts backup but if you do, follow along and we'll show you how to get the back on your Mac, safe and sound. How to restore Contacts on your Mac using a previously created archive Launch the Contacts app on your Mac. In the top menu bar, click on File and then Import... Navigate to the the place you last saved a contact archive. These are typically a .abbu file type. Click Open. That's it. The Contacts app will then res…

Since Back to the Future Part II debuted in 1989, many of have dreamed of owning our own hoverboard, and now an entity called HUVr Tech claims to have made that dream a reality. In a video featuring appearances from celebrities including Christopher Lloyd, Tony Hawk, and Moby, HUVr demonstrates it's supposed gravity-battling skateboard, modeled after the ones found in the movies. Going further, HUVr says that the board is controlled with an iPhone app that also tracks speed, distance, path, and travel time. The app is supposed to connect over Bluetooth. HUVr Tech says that the boards are coming in December. A hoax to be sure, but it begs the question: if it ever did co…

Every day dozens and dozens of new and updated apps and games hit the iOS and Mac App Stores. It's impossible to keep up with them all, but it's not impossible to pick out the very best. Here they are! Today we've got some updates to Skype, Facebook's new Paper app, and more. Let's take a closer look... New and updated iOS apps Skype for iPhone: Microsoft's popular audio, video, and text messaging app hits version 4.17.2 and brings with it some general fixes. Free - Download now Skype for iPad: The tablet-optimized version of Skype also gets bumped to 4.17.2 for some general fixes of its own. Free - Download now Facebook Paper: Facebook's new app for viewing stor…

Today we provide advance notification for the release of five bulletins for March 2014, two rated Critical and thee rated Important in severity. These updates address issues in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer and Silverlight. The update provided in MS14-012 fully addresses the issue first described in Security Advisory 2934088. While we have seen a limited number of attacks using this issue, they have only targeted Internet Explorer 10.

In Windows XP Pro I have a lot of folders with a lot of items in them, and I've noticed often when I go in, it shows the list, but then it disappears and it says "Searching for items..." in the status bar at the bottom for more than 10 seconds up to a few minutes. I can understand it looking for the folders and file names in the folder, but it makes no sense that it should take this long just to show a bunch of names. Even if it's looking for icons, I've seen it still load the list and then show the icons later; I'm perfectly fine with that, and would prefer that to having a blank page for a while. Linux shows the names fast, Mac, Android, you name it. Here's my ques…

I have a Dell Dimension 8300 running windows xp sp 3, I want to reformat the hard drive of this computer and reinstall the os For some reason it does not see the xp disk that came with the computer. I would like to keep this machine if possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Continue reading...

Support for Windows XP is ending in April 2014. Is it possible to upgrade my PC from XP to Vista (rather than Windows 7 or 8) in order to extend the life of my machine? I don't think my PC could cope with Windows 7 and in any case I'd have to do a clean install and lose all my programs. I don't want to buy a new machine yet as Windows 7 seems to have a limited life and I hate Windows 8. I'd rather wait for Windows 9. If I can upgrade to Vista, where would I get the installation disk from? And any idea when Vista support will end? Continue reading...

Just installed new hard drive on my old Dell Inspiron E1705 (9400). Now after installing the pc's OS (version 2005 XP), it's now asking for the SP2 cd rom. I down loaded the program on both to flash drive and onto a CD. Then I tried loading both formats onto the Dell. But the PC is still asking for the SP3CD Rom. Question: Where can I pick one (sp3 cd rom) from. I know time is running out for windows XP but for now with this PC I think I'm safer running it with XP rather than Windows 8. Not sure my PC can handle it because my PC I think is 32 bit. Continue reading...

I'm running Windows XP (sp3) x64 and I never had a issue with this website: https://www.mywalmart.com/Default.aspx - This morning, 3-2-14 I received the following attachment in Chrome, Firefox, Android and IE. Any clue would be appreciated. Continue reading...

I have recently purchased an Epson XP-410 printer and am having difficulty downloading the printer software from the given website. Every time I download it it gives me the message "This app cannot run on your PC." I am not sure why it does not allow me to download the software and do not have a USB to be able to connect to my printer. Continue reading...

All my games were okay before.. and now there are errors.. This started 4 days ago when I downloaded "Path of Exile" after i install the "pathOfExileInstaller.msi" while the game(poe) was patching, I opened my ragnarok online game and there was an pop-up error "Cannot init d3d or grf file has a problem" so I thought it was just an error because I opened two online games at the same time... so i closed the ragnarok and finished the POE patch/dwnload. when the 'Path of exile' was finished patching I started to launch the game and an error appeared - The D3D device has a non-zero reference count, meaning some objects were not released. - Failed resetting…

Hi, I have a laptop with windows 8 pre installed in it .Its a HP pavilion g6 2236tx. Due to some reasons i had to change it form gpt to MBR. Now i lost my windows 8. I have all the recovery disks of my laptop . when i am trying to use those they are not working. Please help. Continue reading...

my problem still remains the same. I have done everything what you asked me to do in the previous mail sent by Patrick. I have sent the dump files via dropbox, did everything, made all the changes. please give me another email id so that I can send those dump files for your information. Because of this I can't update my OS. Continue reading...

Original title: no internet connection for x box when I am connected for everything else When I am already connected to the internet I try to access the xbox games and get a message after trying to sign in that an internet connection cannot be established at this time. I played solitare on a daily basis and suddenly could no longer connect. Also noticed the weather on my tile was current, but when I clicked on the tile the weather screen was not current. Cannot access the app store,not able to connect is the message. Tile for Bing lets me type in search, but message says not sure what happened try again later. I suspect an update caused the problem, it was 8/…

2 minidump files zipped folder of two of the WHEA uncorrectable crashes occuring within 2 hours. Trying to get good computers at cheap price is hard. seems like all refurbished and open box computers are for a reason. Please help :( i don't want to return again. Continue reading...

I was in the registry editor deleting another program and happened to see HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/mshjdic.hanjadic and HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/mshjdic.hanjadic.1. Can you tell me what these entries mean? Should they be deleted or is there a correction needed? Many thanks for your assistance. Continue reading...

Hi All. I am looking to upgrade my rig and I am wondering which way to go is best. I currently have a 4 core processor with 2 graphics cards running in crossfire mode. I am looking at getting a 6 or 8 core processor and I am not sure which combination will be best. Should I get a straight forward mobo with crossfire and continue to use two graphics cards or would it be better to get an APU processor and combine it with one graphics card? What do you think? Cheers. Continue reading...

hello their ,I have a black widow flight stick that is tooooooo sensitive ,ive tried all the usual stuff and still it refuses to be nice,i use it in fsx floght simulator.....can you alter the settings in fsx itself,ive had a look and cant really find anything that is remotely attached to ailerons,elevators....it realy does spoil the effect,im rather stuck on fsx flight sim its very interesting,would be more so if my stick worked as it should..... thank you for listening....I would really like someone to reply as its really getting on my pip so to speak..... Continue reading...