why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Racer X 69 · 03-26-2020, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

No experience with RAID... But within that, my understanding of what you want to do is to have files on your Linux box that you can access from other machines?

In a nutshell.

robtcorl · 03-26-2020, 06:32 PM - **1 Like**

Computer Geeks!
I only know how to turn one on and off, but I'm fine with that.

bertwert · 03-26-2020, 06:40 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Computer Geeks!
I only know how to turn one on and off, but I'm fine with that.

Bob:

**clackers** · 03-26-2020, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Thanks!

So, I want to set up the RAID on those Western Digital Reds. Would either of you have any experience setting up a RAID on Linux? I have a peer to peer network in my house and shop, mostly on Cat 5 cable, simple unmanaged network hubs, and all behind a hardware firewall. I want to be able to access the RAID on this new Ubuntu box from any connected computer on the network. At this point most machines are Windows units, one on NT, one on 2000, one on XP Pro, and a PC and three laptops on 7 Pro.

I'm thinking RAID 5 or RAID 10.

Any tips, tricks, suggestions?

Oh, and if my experience thus far continues, Ubuntu will be my new operating system standard.

RAID setup: Installation/SoftwareRAID - Community Help Wiki

For sharing, I suggest Windows networking ... SAMBA.

dbs · 03-27-2020, 12:39 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Bob:

Guilty as charged

**StiffLegged** · 03-27-2020, 12:52 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Computer Geeks!
I only know how to turn one on and off, but I'm fine with that.

Which command turns computer geeks off? Could be useful to know.

**CharLac** · 03-27-2020, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by clackers

What an exciting time for you! I've done lots of Linux over the years, especially early on, but I only use it and deal with it on servers these days. I manage three of them, web proxies, at work.

Windows certainly uses the terminal. Powershell has revolutionized Windows sysadmin in the last decade. So much so that when you install Windows server (or ten thousand instances of them at the same time) you're asked if you need to bother with the GUI or not. If it's just part of a cluster, it might as well be the 'Core' installation, forget the graphics.

Full circle...cool to here the term cluster as I worked on the original...VAXcluster

robtcorl · 03-27-2020, 06:07 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

cool to here the term cluster

I use the term cluster often, but can't repeat the word I put after it.

bertwert · 03-27-2020, 07:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

I use the term cluster often, but can't repeat the word I put after it.

Starts with an F.

Fly.

Annoying little buggers those cluster flies.

robtcorl · 03-27-2020, 08:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Starts with an F.

Fly.

Close, but no cigar.

Racer X 69 · 03-27-2020, 08:36 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

While you're at it, try this fun command*:

Code:

sudo rm -rf /

*okay, don't actually...

sudo means superuser do, giving you root privileges, pretty much making you omnipotent (see here)

rm is remove

-rf are options for rm, -r is recursive meaning all files and directories within a directory, and -f is force meaning no prompting to delete

/ is your root directory, i.e. everything

So, in theory, this deletes everything...

Mother warned me about guys like you.

**StiffLegged** · 03-27-2020, 08:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Annoying little buggers those cluster flies.

Flies hate cigar smoke, as do midges. It’s almost worth smoking ‘em (or a pipe) if you’re out photographing in a Scottish summer evening. However, praise be for Skin So Soft - no tobacco necessary, just slap it on.

Racer X 69 · 03-27-2020, 08:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Close, but no cigar.

Cigar doesn't begin with f.

FantasticMrFox · 03-27-2020, 08:42 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

No experience with RAID...

Originally posted by bertwert

Annoying little buggers those cluster flies.

If you had experience with RAID, maybe you could get rid of the flies?

Racer X 69 · 03-27-2020, 08:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Computer Geeks!
I only know how to turn one on and off, but I'm fine with that.

Originally posted by dbs

Guilty as charged

Originally posted by StiffLegged

Which command turns computer geeks off? Could be useful to know.

I'm no computer geek, but I know how to find my way around it the mouse won't work.

03-27-2020, 08:36 AM - 3 Likes	#76481
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by bertwert While you're at it, try this fun command: Code:* sudo rm -rf / okay, don't* actually... sudo means superuser do, giving you root privileges, pretty much making you omnipotent (see here) rm is remove -rf are options for rm, -r is recursive meaning all files and directories within a directory, and -f is force meaning no prompting to delete / is your root directory, i.e. everything So, in theory, this deletes everything... Mother warned me about guys like you.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by bertwert No experience with RAID... But within that, my understanding of what you want to do is to have files on your Linux box that you can access from other machines? In a nutshell.

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Computer Geeks! I only know how to turn one on and off, but I'm fine with that.

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by robtcorl Computer Geeks! I only know how to turn one on and off, but I'm fine with that. Bob:

03-26-2020, 08:37 PM	#76474
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Thanks! So, I want to set up the RAID on those Western Digital Reds. Would either of you have any experience setting up a RAID on Linux? I have a peer to peer network in my house and shop, mostly on Cat 5 cable, simple unmanaged network hubs, and all behind a hardware firewall. I want to be able to access the RAID on this new Ubuntu box from any connected computer on the network. At this point most machines are Windows units, one on NT, one on 2000, one on XP Pro, and a PC and three laptops on 7 Pro. I'm thinking RAID 5 or RAID 10. Any tips, tricks, suggestions? Oh, and if my experience thus far continues, Ubuntu will be my new operating system standard. RAID setup: Installation/SoftwareRAID - Community Help Wiki For sharing, I suggest Windows networking ... SAMBA.

03-27-2020, 12:39 AM - 2 Likes	#76475
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by bertwert Bob: Guilty as charged

03-27-2020, 12:52 AM - 4 Likes	#76476
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,634	Originally posted by robtcorl Computer Geeks! I only know how to turn one on and off, but I'm fine with that. Which command turns computer geeks off? Could be useful to know.

03-27-2020, 05:08 AM	#76477
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by clackers What an exciting time for you! I've done lots of Linux over the years, especially early on, but I only use it and deal with it on servers these days. I manage three of them, web proxies, at work. Windows certainly uses the terminal. Powershell has revolutionized Windows sysadmin in the last decade. So much so that when you install Windows server (or ten thousand instances of them at the same time) you're asked if you need to bother with the GUI or not. If it's just part of a cluster, it might as well be the 'Core' installation, forget the graphics. Full circle...cool to here the term cluster as I worked on the original...VAXcluster

03-27-2020, 06:07 AM - 4 Likes	#76478
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by CharLac cool to here the term cluster I use the term cluster often, but can't repeat the word I put after it.

03-27-2020, 07:37 AM - 1 Like	#76479
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by robtcorl I use the term cluster often, but can't repeat the word I put after it. Starts with an F. Fly. Annoying little buggers those cluster flies.

03-27-2020, 08:14 AM - 2 Likes	#76480
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by bertwert Starts with an F. Fly. Close, but no cigar.

03-27-2020, 08:37 AM - 1 Like	#76482
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,634	Originally posted by bertwert Annoying little buggers those cluster flies. Flies hate cigar smoke, as do midges. It’s almost worth smoking ‘em (or a pipe) if you’re out photographing in a Scottish summer evening. However, praise be for Skin So Soft - no tobacco necessary, just slap it on.

03-27-2020, 08:40 AM - 2 Likes	#76483
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by robtcorl Close, but no cigar. Cigar doesn't begin with f.

03-27-2020, 08:42 AM - 4 Likes	#76484
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by bertwert No experience with RAID... Originally posted by bertwert Annoying little buggers those cluster flies. If you had experience with RAID, maybe you could get rid of the flies?

03-27-2020, 08:43 AM - 1 Like	#76485
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by robtcorl Computer Geeks! I only know how to turn one on and off, but I'm fine with that. Originally posted by dbs Guilty as charged Originally posted by StiffLegged Which command turns computer geeks off? Could be useful to know. I'm no computer geek, but I know how to find my way around it the mouse won't work.